Laserfiche WebLink
Request for Action <br />ToItem Number <br />Economic Development Authority6.5 <br />Agenda Section Meeting DatePrepared by <br /> <br />General BusinessMay 15, 2017Amanda Othoudt, EDD <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />City Beautification PolicyCal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br />Action Requested <br /> <br />Approve, by motion, the changes made to the City Beautification Award Policy <br />Background/Discussion <br />At their March 6 meeting, the City Beautification Committee met to discuss the program and revi <br />policy and application. The committee recommended including a sc <br />Staff hasnot received any applications for the City Beautification Award program. We haveadvertised on <br />all of our social media accounts and with the Chamber. <br /> <br />Feedback received indicated that individuals were hesitant to nominate any businesses because the <br />application asks for permission, via signature from the nominate <br /> <br /> the business is selected as a winner. <br />Changes to the policy seek permission from the business owner after <br />This eliminates the need for sending rejection letters to the <br />doesnt create the expectation that they will win. The Beautification Committee recommended to approve <br />the changes to the policy. <br />It is expected that if the EDA approves to remove the requirement for permission, the city would receive <br />at least two nominations for consideration next month. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />Revised City BeautificationPolicy and Scoring Rubric <br /> <br />