6.2 SR 11-15-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business November 15, 2021 Brent O’Neil, Economic Development Director
Item Description Reviewed by
2021 EDA City Beautification Award Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Recognize the 2021 Beautification Award Recipient.
Background/Discussion
The Beautification Committee was established in March of 2017. From May through October, the Committee
accepts nominations from the public and/or self-nominations and in November they select one finalist for the
award. The recipient will receive the award at the following EDA meeting presented by the EDA President and a
member of the Beautification Committee. Beginning in 2021 the award criteria was expanded to include interior
improvements as well as exterior improvements.
On October 11, 2021, the Committee reviewed applications and recommends AEGIR Brewing Company, for their
efforts to enhance the property at 19050 Industrial Blvd NW. They completed an extensive renovation of the
interior space converting an industrial space into an inviting taproom. Following recognition by the EDA at the
November 15, 2021, representatives of AEGIR will be present to be recognized by the Mayor and City Council.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
The City Beautification Award recognizes business owners whose efforts to clean, repair, improve and enhance the
overall aesthetics of either the interior or exterior of the business, property and/or space thereby maintaining the
beauty of their neighborhood and surroundings. It is presented to encourage community improvements, enhance
our city’s image and economic vitality.
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