7.1. EDSR 07-18-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Economic Development Authority 7.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business July 18, 2022 Joshua Mollan, Economic Development Specialist
Item Description Reviewed by
EDA Committee Updates Brent O’Neil, Economic Development Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Item presented for information and discussion purposes.
Background/Discussion
Together Elk River – Orange Ball Creative has developed a series of print pieces: flyer, tabloid poster, and a table
topper. We are working with the Chamber to print and distribute tabloid posters. The corresponding social media
posts have also been developed and are currently being distributed by the Chamber’s social media platforms.
Those posts are then being reposted by the City and Economic Development accounts.
Beautification Committee – The committee has been meeting regularly since May. They are continuing to solicit
projects for the 2022 Beautification Award. As of the July meeting, the committee decided to streamline
applications to online only. Updated marketing and promotional materials are currently being generated with
distribution of print pieces as well as social media posts planned in the coming weeks. The committee is also
continuing to look at other communication beautification efforts such as park or corridor clean-up events with
local youth and service groups.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Committees support the goals and objectives of the EDA.
Attachments
169 Reasons Flyer
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
For more information, tips, and reminders, visit us online:
CityofElkRiver
ElkRiverAreaChamber
For complete construction info, visit:
dot.state.mn.us/d3/elkriverfreeway
From your favorite Elk River businesses, thank you for
your continued support during the Hwy 169 construction!
Overpass at Main St
Coming in 2024
Underpass at School StOverpass at 193rd Ave
Coming in 2023
Redesigned InterchangeUnderpass at 197th Ave
Coming in 2022
A SNEAK PEEK AT THE NEW HWY 169:
169 REASONSroad construction will be worth it
#169reasons
Share your reason using the hashtag:
REASON #39
You can get
home with your
takeout before
it's cold!
REASON #72
The sooner
you’ll be
pontoonin’!
REASON #3
Easy access for
teaching your 10th
grader how to
merge!
REASON #43
Goodbye
stoplights!