10-21-2024 BPA MINMeeting of the Beautification and Public
Art Committee
Held at the Elk River City Hall
cityof Monday, October 21, 2024
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Members Present: Committee Member Deb Hjermstad, Committee Member Melissa McAlpine,
Councilmember Jennifer Wagner, Committee Member Ryan Hardin,
Commissioner Dan Tveite
Members Absent Committee Member Nic Hahn
Staff Present Economic Development Specialist Josh Mollan
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting was called to order at 3:34 PM.
2. CONSIDER AGENDA
Moved by Dan and seconded by Ryan to approve the agenda. Motion Carried 5-0.
3. CONSIDER MINUTES
3.1 9-16-2024 Beautification and Public Art Committee Minutes
Moved by Dan and seconded by Melissa to approve the September 16, 2024, Meeting
Minutes. Motion 5-0.
4. GENERAL BUSINESS
4.1 Beautification Award Judging
Josh introduced and shared before and after photos of the nominees. The committee collectively judged
and scored each out of a maximum of 15 points. Josh compiled and averaged the scores.
• Professional Karate Studios (10.8/ 15)
• Wayne Swart State Farm (13.2/ 15)
• Allison's Addicts Boutique (11.6115)
• Well Read Books (12.2/ 15)
• Cinema Professional Building (1 1.4/ 15)
• Eclectic Boutique (10.4/ 15)
Moved by Dan and seconded by Ryan to recommend to the EDA that Wayne Swart State
Farm win the 2024 Beautification Award. Motion 5-0.
Josh shared that in the coming months he will recognize the nominees that didn't win on social media.
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Josh also shared that the bench was delivered and secured at Edge Bar + Boutique.
Ryan asked if the committee could review the Beautification Award policy.
4.2 Public Art Project
Josh updated the committee on Carey Dean's project and the details of the reveal ceremony. He
advised that the ceremony is penciled in for November 25 at 2 pm at FT Center.
Deb suggested that Nic would make a good candidate to speak at the event due to her connection to
the arts.
Josh shared that the remaining funding has not been secured.
Dan shared that he will make a few connections to share the opportunity.
4.3 General Updates
Deb shared details of the past junior Master Gardeners project and methods of recognition.
Josh shared that the city received an inquiry from a muralist and advised that he will push for this
committee to review or give feedback on direction of a future piece.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Josh adjourned the meeting at 4:25 PM.
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Josh Mollan, Recording Secretary
Tina Allard, City Clerk