3.1. EDAG BEAUTIFICATION 11-16-2020Meeting of the EDA Beautification Committee
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, November 9, 2020
Members Present: Tamara Ackerman, Ann McCormick, Melissa McAlpine, and Ryan Hardin
Members Absent: Rhonda Magnussen
Staff Present: Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the EDA Beautification Committee
was called to order at 10:03 a.m.
2. Consider Agenda
Motion by Hardin and seconded by McCormick to approve the agenda. Motion
carried 4-0.
3.0 Consent Agenda
Motion by Hardin and seconded by Ackerman to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Introductions were made as the committee welcomed Melissa McAlpine to the
group.
4.1 Beautification Application Review
Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. The group discussed the two finalists and is
recommending the award recipient to be Elk Plaza Dental, as they scored higher on “the
business property/space visually enhances the surrounding neighborhood”.
Committee members discussed some ideas on what they would like to award the winner in
November. Some ideas were a plaque that would be located outside the business to
everyone would see it, a gift card from a local nursery, and chamber bucks to be spent at an
Elk River business. Mr. Hardin will contact the owner of Plants and Things on available
options.
5.1 Announcements
Chairperson Ackerman stated she is resigning her position on the Beautification Committee
after this year, but will be available to help with filling her vacancy.
6. Adjournment
Motion by Ackerman and seconded by Hardin to adjourn the meeting at 10:52 a.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Minutes prepared by Colleen Eddy.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Cal Portner, EDA Executive Director