09-18-2023 BPA MINSpecial Meeting of the Elk River EDA
Beautification and Public Art Committee
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, September 18th, 2023
Members Present: Melissa McAlpine, Ryan Hardin, Jennifer Wagner, and Dan Tveite
Members Absent: Deb Hjermstad, Michael Niziolek
Staff Present: Economic Development Specialist Josh Mollan, Economic Development Director Brent
O'Neil, and Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg
I . Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special meeting of the EDA Beautification and Public Art
Committee was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Josh.
Josh shared that Sharon Tracy has resigned from the committee.
2. Consider Agenda
Moved by Dan and seconded by Jennifer to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consider Minutes
Moved by Ryan and seconded by Melissa to approve the August 14, 2023, Beautification
Committee meeting minutes. Motion carried 2-0.
Moved by Dan and seconded by Ryan to approve the August 14, 2023, Beautification and Public Art
Committee meeting minutes. Motion carried 4-0.
4.1 Beautification Award Updates
Josh advised that Beautification Award applications are due on 9/30 and to date there have not been any
applications received. He asked the committee their thoughts on the future of the Beautification Award.
Jennifer asked if committee members can self -nominate.
The committee was agreeable with the condition that the member would abstain from discussion and
judging.
Dan and Jennifer suggested deferring making any changes to the program until after this year's award season
wraps up.
4.2 Public Art Vision and Goals
Josh asked the committee what they want the vision and plan of the newly merged committee to be.
Dan preferred to follow a similar procedure to the last project that the Public Art Committee utilized.
Ryan suggested getting connected with Joan Ruprecht.
Jennifer suggested staff look more into additional public art grant opportunities.
The committee agreed that a plaque or similar recognition should be included in future public art projects.
Jennifer suggested looking further into the FT Center interior branding. She advised that there is a branding
document that was prepared some years back with conceptual designs of community forward art pieces.
4.3 General Updates
Josh advised he will connect further with candidate suggestions. He also suggested the committee think
further about the committee's name. Josh also questioned how the updated timing works for committee
members.
Brent shared the police statute fundraiser as a potential project.
4. Adjournment
There being no further business, Josh adjourned the meeting of the special meeting of the EDA
Beautification and Public Art Committee at 4:56 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Josh Mollan.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
Josh Aollan, Recording Secretary
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