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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Economic Development Authority City Beautification Committee <br />Item Number <br />4.2 <br />Agenda Section <br />General Business <br />Meeting Date <br />July 8, 2019 <br />Prepared by <br />Amanda Othoudt, ED Director <br />Item Description <br />EDA City Beautification Policy discussion <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Review the Draft EDA City Beautification Policy. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />At their June 10, 2019, Beautification Committee meeting, members discussed revising the beautification <br />policy as follows: <br />1. Changing the policy to allow a larger pool of applicants, with one winner at the end of the <br />season. <br />2. Adding an interior beautification component. <br />3. Recognizing service groups who have contributed to beautifying areas within the city. <br />4. Incorporating videos and public input. <br />5. Providing an incentive for the grand winner in November. <br /> <br />At their June 17, 2019, meeting, the EDA discussed changing the policy to incorporate the suggestions of <br />the committee. The EDA is supportive and encouraged the committee to discuss the policy and bring <br />back to the EDA. <br /> <br />Based upon discussions at the City Beautification Committee and the EDA, staff made some suggested <br />changes to the policy. Any changes to the program and/or policy would be implemented in 2020. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> DRAFT Beautification Policy <br />