4.1 BCSR 10-10-2022
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Economic Development Authority City Beautification Committee
Item Number
4.1
Agenda Section
General Business
Meeting Date
October 10, 2022
Prepared by
Joshua Mollan, Economic Development Specialist
Item Description
Review Applications
Reviewed by
Brent O’Neil, Economic Development Director
Reviewed by
Action Requested
All committee members are to complete a judging rubric for each applicant for the 2022 Beautification
Award and provide a recommended winner and finalist to the EDA.
Background/Discussion
The City of Elk River Beautification Committee seeks to recognize commercial/industrial site
improvements, commercial/industrial upgrades, landscapes, renovations, restorations, and new structures
that are architecturally noteworthy. A major criterion is how the project visually enhances the surrounding
neighborhood and community. How the business incorporates design, maintenance, color, organization,
and creativity within the existing community. Improvements to structures, interior/exterior spaces and
the landscaping are important elements for consideration.
Three Rivers Montessori converted a bank into an elementary school in 2021. They updated the grounds,
added a pollinator garden, and installed a large playground with native trees and plants. They made
additions to the existing building and updated outdoor signage and landscape.
Salon on Main gutted and remodeled their over 100-year-old building in 2020. They removed three layers
of drywall, three ceilings, and four layers of flooring. They installed a new roof, headers for support,
drywall, flooring, plumbing, electrical, large back windows, stucco on the rear of the building, and new
front and rear doors. Also, rooms were put in for all staff to be more covid safe. Salon on Main finished
it off with LED lights and beautiful warm paint colors. The construction started February 2020 and was
finished by Kiser Construction August 2020.
Toth Farms, Inc. started a restoration on an iconic farm property on the edge of Lake Orono in 2021.
The late 1800’s barn was resided, reroofed and renovated to preserve its beauty. Windows were added,
landscaping around the building was completed and the interior was cleaned. Multiple storage buildings,
sheds, and debris were removed from the farm site. Project completed in 2022.
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Financial Impact
None
Attachments
▪ Three Rivers Montessori Application
▪ Three Rivers Montessori Photos
▪ Salon on Main Application
▪ Salon on Main Photos
▪ Toth Farms, Inc. Application
▪ Toth Farms, Inc. Photos
▪ Judging Rubrics
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City Beautification Award Entry Form
To apply, please complete the fields below and submit this form with the required photos.
Business Name
Three Rivers Montessori
Office Phone Number
763-595-1213
Cell Phone Number
Photo Upload
Please submit two recent, high-resolution photos, including both “before” and “after” shots. These photos may be used for publicity so
high-quality images are highly encouraged.
Photo Upload - REQUIRED 1 of 2
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Use this first field for the "BEFORE" image and the field to the
right for the photo showing the completed project.
Photo Upload - REQUIRED 2 of 2
IMG.jpg
Use this field to upload an "AFTER" shot, showing the completed
project.
Business Address
17267 Yale St NW
Address2
City
Elk River
State
MN
Zip
55330
Description of Improvement Project(s)
Converted First National Bank into our elementary school in 2021, updated the grounds and added a pollinator garden and
large playground with native trees and plants. Added additions to the existing building and updated outdoor signage and
landscape.
Eligibility Requirements:
Self-nominations are encouraged! Properties must be located within the City of Elk River corporate
limits. Projects may include improvements to the interior or exterior of the business. For new
construction, a certificate of occupancy must have been issued. Public projects or previous winners
that have won in the previous two years are not eligible. By submitting a photo, you authorize the use
of photos in various social media and print forums.
City Beautification Award Entry Form - Submission #43481
Date Submitted: 8/17/2022
Beautification Committee Meeting
Monday, October 10th, 2022
4.1 at2 Three Rivers Montessori Photos
BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
8/19/22, 7:28 AM https://www.elkrivermn.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/43492
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Print
City Beautification Award Entry Form
To apply, please complete the fields below and submit this form with the required photos.
Business Name
Salon On Main
Office Phone Number Cell Phone Number
7634587222
Photo Upload
Please submit two recent, high-resolution photos, including both “before” and “after” shots. These photos may be used for publicity so
high-quality images are highly encouraged.
Photo Upload - REQUIRED 1 of 2
1422D24D-DD55-4E69-92BF-CA313CE4449A.jpeg
Use this first field for the "BEFORE" image and the field to the
right for the photo showing the completed project.
Photo Upload - REQUIRED 2 of 2
789775E9-62BF-4E1A-BCE9-82A4F3D6A46A.jpeg
Use this field to upload an "AFTER" shot, showing the completed
project.
Business Address
705 Main Street
Address2
City
Elk River
State
Mn
Zip
55330
Description of Improvement Project(s)
2020 our entire building was gutted out and all new re model was done. We removed 3 layers of sheet rock, 3 ceilings, 4
layers of flooring, a whole new entire roof, all new headers were put in for support, all new Sheetrock, flooring, plumbing,
electrical, rooms were put in for all staff to be more covid safe regulated, Large new back windows, all new stucco to back of
building, all new front and back doors. With finishing it off with led lights and beautiful warm paint colors. Its hard to send
before and after pictures of this project but would like to drop the photos off to review. So you are able to see it all! The
construction started February of 2020 and was finished by Kiser Construction august 2020. Our building is over 100 years old
and fresh to stand for another 100! I appreciate this opportunity to send this information in and continue to help keep our
downtown structures standing. Thank you Deana McLean.
Eligibility Requirements:
Self-nominations are encouraged! Properties must be located within the City of Elk River corporate
limits. Projects may include improvements to the interior or exterior of the business. For new
construction, a certificate of occupancy must have been issued. Public projects or previous winners
that have won in the previous two years are not eligible. By submitting a photo, you authorize the use
of photos in various social media and print forums.
City Beautification Award Entry Form - Submission #43492
Date Submitted: 8/18/2022
4.1 at4
Salon on Main Photos
Beautification Committee Meeting
Monday, October 10th, 2022
BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
10/3/22, 8:26 AM https://www.elkrivermn.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/43940
https://www.elkrivermn.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/43940 1/2
Print
City Beautification Award Entry Form
To apply, please complete the fields below and submit this form with the required photos.
Business Name
Toth Farms, Inc.
Office Phone Number
6128011093
Cell Phone Number
6128011093
Photo Upload
Please submit two recent, high-resolution photos, including both “before” and “after” shots. These photos may
be used for publicity so high-quality images are highly encouraged.
Photo Upload - REQUIRED 1 of 2
60E5A27A-8A81-4FDD-9DB7-3E5B2F40B006.jpeg
Use this first field for the "BEFORE" image and the
field to the right for the photo showing the completed
project.
Photo Upload - REQUIRED 2 of 2
7ABD9BA5-7D00-45B8-BDE2-2D28F1E19233.jpeg
Use this field to upload an "AFTER" shot, showing the
completed project.
Business Address
1023 Manor Place NW
Address2
City
Elk River
State
Minnesota
Zip
55330
Description of Improvement Project(s)
In 2021, we restored an iconic farm property on the edge of Lake Orono. The late 1800’s barn was resided, reroofed and
renovated to preserve its beauty. Windows were added, landscaping around the building was completed and the interior was
cleaned. Multiple storage buildings, sheds, and debris were removed from the farm site. Project completed in 2022.
City Beautification Award Entry Form - Submission #43940
Date Submitted: 9/30/2022
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Toth Farms Photos
Beautification Committee Meeting
Monday, October 10th, 2022
BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
Judging Rubric
This award recognizes businesses whose building(s), property and/or spaces that contribute to the
beautification of the city through landscaping and architecture. Applicants need to score a minimum of 10
points in order to qualify as a finalist.
Scoring Rubric 0 1 2 3 Total
Criteria Does not meet
the criteria
Neutral Meets the
criteria
Exceeds the
criteria
The business
building(s)/property/space
visually enhances the
surrounding neighborhood.
The business
building(s)/property/space
is well maintained.
The business
building(s)/property/space
incorporates a visually
pleasing color scheme.
The business
building(s)/property/space
incorporates creativity and
design.
The business made
substantial improvements
to their
building(s)/property/space.
Grand Total
Judging Rubric
This award recognizes businesses whose building(s), property and/or spaces that contribute to the
beautification of the city through landscaping and architecture. Applicants need to score a minimum of 10
points in order to qualify as a finalist.
Scoring Rubric 0 1 2 3 Total
Criteria Does not meet
the criteria
Neutral Meets the
criteria
Exceeds the
criteria
The business
building(s)/property/space
visually enhances the
surrounding neighborhood.
The business
building(s)/property/space
is well maintained.
The business
building(s)/property/space
incorporates a visually
pleasing color scheme.
The business
building(s)/property/space
incorporates creativity and
design.
The business made
substantial improvements
to their
building(s)/property/space.
Grand Total
Judging Rubric
This award recognizes businesses whose building(s), property and/or spaces that contribute to the
beautification of the city through landscaping and architecture. Applicants need to score a minimum of 10
points in order to qualify as a finalist.
Scoring Rubric 0 1 2 3 Total
Criteria Does not meet
the criteria
Neutral Meets the
criteria
Exceeds the
criteria
The business
building(s)/property/space
visually enhances the
surrounding neighborhood.
The business
building(s)/property/space
is well maintained.
The business
building(s)/property/space
incorporates a visually
pleasing color scheme.
The business
building(s)/property/space
incorporates creativity and
design.
The business made
substantial improvements
to their
building(s)/property/space.
Grand Total