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Economic Development Authority Minutes Page 2 <br /> August 21,2017 <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> There were no public hearing items scheduled for this agenda. <br /> 6.1 Beautification Award <br /> Tamara Ackerman,representing the Elk River Beautification Committee,presented <br /> the staff report recommending two business owners for this month's Beautification <br /> Award. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Provo to <br /> recognize Ralphie's Minnoco with the award for making substantial <br /> improvements to the exterior of their building in the last year. Motion carried <br /> 6-0. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Blesener to <br /> recognize the American Family Insurance—Bonnie Koste Agency,Inc. for <br /> consistently maintaining her property in an attractive and well-kept manner. <br /> Motion carried 6-0. <br /> Brian Brehmer,owner of Ralphie's Minnoco, and Bonnie Koste, owner of the <br /> Bonnie Koste Agency were present to accept the awards. <br /> Ms.Ackerman encouraged businesses to submit nominations for future <br /> beautification awards. <br /> 6.2 2018 Budget <br /> Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Blesener and seconded by Commissioner Olsen to <br /> approve the 2018 EDA budget as presented. Motion carried 6-0. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Olsen and seconded by Commissioner Blesener to <br /> adopt resolution 17-05 establishing the tax levy for the Elk River Economic <br /> Development Authority for the City of Elk River,Minnesota. Motion carried <br /> 6-0. <br /> 6.3 2018 YMCA Budget Levy <br /> Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. <br /> Members of the EDA questioned the requirement to levy 105%and fund <br /> restrictions. Ms. Othoudt indicated it is a state requirement but she will ask Finance <br /> Director Lori Ziemer to provide information at a future meeting. <br /> NATURE <br /> ® E I E I e <br />