05-09-2022 CBC MINMeeting of the Elk River EDA Beautification Committee
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, May 9, 2022
Members Present: Ryan Hardin, Melissa McAlpine, and Ashely Welsh (via Zoom)
Members Absent: Deb Hjermstad
Staff Present: Brent O'Neil, Economic Development Director
Joshua Mollan, Economic Development Intern
I . Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the EDA Beautification Committee
was called to order at 10:09 a.m. by Chair Hardin.
2. Consider Agenda
Motion by McAlpine and seconded by Welsh to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by McAlpine and seconded by Welsh to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
4.1 Open Discussion on 2022 Activities
Mr. O'Neil opened the floor for discussion on the future of the EDA Beautification
Committee.
The committee suggested involving local groups for potential clean-up events at parks or
high -traffic roadside areas in need of beautification. It was also suggested about determining
if a grant would be appropriate for local sports team fundraising as a reward for clean-up
efforts. The committee would also like to gain further knowledge on businesses undergoing
projects that would qualify them for a beautification award by pulling specific permits. They
also inquired on the city including a checkbox or dropdown option in the permit application
process to better track potential beautification award applicants.
Chair Hardin ended the discussion by suggesting the committee prepare to discuss if policy
changes are needed for the future of the committee and the award.
S. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Hardin adjourned the meeting of the Elk River EDA
Beautification Committee at 10:42 a.m.
M/Vres ared by Joshua Mollan.
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Josh Ddollan, Recording Secretary