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of <br /> • Elk Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authority City Beauti Eication Committee 4.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business May 13,2019 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> EDA City Beautification Award Application Review Amanda Othoudt, ED Director <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Review the EDA City Beautification Award app cation and provide a recommendation to the EDA. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The City of Elk River Beautification Committee seeks to recognize commercial/industrial site <br /> improvements, commercial/industrial upgrades,landscapes,renovations, restorations, and new structures <br /> that are architecturally noteworthy. <br /> A major criterion is how the project visually en .nces the surrounding neighborhood and community. <br /> How the business incorporates design, mainten,nee,color, organization and creativity within the existing <br /> community. Improvements to structures, outdoor spaces and the landscaping are important elements for <br /> consideration. <br /> One application was received this month: <br /> Die Concepts,Inc. <br /> • Fred and Sherri Trapp owners of Die Concepts,Inc.,realized their vision in 2016 to renovate the <br /> building off of Line Avenue and Twin :kes Road. This property had previously been occupied <br /> by an industrial user. The property was i very poor condition for a long period of time. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> • City Beautification Award Application <br /> • Judging Rubric <br /> • <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A welcoming community with revolutionary and ,.cited resourcefulness, exceptional PaNE 1 E 1 IT <br /> service, and community engagement that encourage and inspires prosperity NATURE <br />