10-10-2022 CBC MINMeeting of the Elk River EDA Beautification Committee
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, October 10, 2022
Members Present: Ryan Hardin, Melissa McAlpine, and Deb Hjermstad
Members Absent: Ashley Welsh
Staff Present: Brent O'Neil, Economic Development Director
Joshua Mollan, Economic Development Specialist
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
I . Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the EDA Beautification Committee
was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Chair Hardin.
2. Consider Agenda
Motion by McAlpine and seconded by Hjermstad to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by McAlpine and seconded by Hjermstad to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
4.1 Judge Applications
Mr. Mollan introduced the third applicant: Toth Farms. The committee discussed the
eligibility of their barn for the Beautification Award.
Motion by Hjermstad and seconded by McAlpine to confirm that Toth Farms does
not qualify for the Beautification Award based on the criteria set forth.
Motion carried 3-0.
The two remaining applicants, Three Rivers Montessori, and Salon on Main were judged
using the Beautification Award Judging Rubric.
Out of a maximum of 45 points Three Rivers Montessori scored 36 and Salon on Main
scored 29.
Staff will confirm eligibility of the finalists and bring to the committee at the November
meeting before making a recommendation to the EDA.
Motion by Hardin and seconded by Hjermstad to request staff to look further into
eligibility requirements for non -profits.
Motion carried 3-0
Motion by McAlpine and seconded by Hardin for staff to determine another form of
recognition for the Toth Farms barn.
Motion carried 3-0.
4.2 General Updates
The committee suggested keeping a bench or planter with a plaque as the prize while
allowing the winner to install at their business or donate to a local park/path. Mr. Mollan
determined that vinyl stickers can be made in house and should be awarded to the winner
and finalist.
S. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Hardin adjourned the meeting of the EDA
Beautification Committee at 10:59 a.m.
Minutes prepared by Joshua Molla.n.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
Jos ollan, Recording Secretary