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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 />5.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />General Business <br />Meeting Date <br />July 13, 2020 <br />Prepared by <br />Colleen Eddy, ED Specialist <br />Item Description <br />EDA City Beautification Award Application Review <br />Reviewed by <br />Amanda Othoudt, ED Director <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Review the EDA City Beautification Award application and provide a recommendation to the EDA. <br /> <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 /> <br />A major criterion is how the project visually enhances the surrounding neighborhood and community. <br />How the business incorporates design, maintenance, color, organization and creativity within the existing <br />community. Improvements to structures, interior/exterior spaces and the landscaping are important <br />elements for consideration. <br /> <br />Plaisted Companies, Inc. recently remodeled their Outdoor Landscape Supply Showroom area. This <br />Outdoor Showroom is a great display area for both homeowners and contractors to come for ideas for <br />outdoor hardscaping products. Plaisted is very proud of the work that was done in this area. The display <br />showcases several brand names including: Borgert, Belgard, Rochester, Stoneworks, Summerset Grills & <br />Plaisted Companies products. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> City Beautification Award Applications <br /> Judging Rubric <br />