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<br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Mayor and City Council 6.2 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Presentations, Awards, November 16, 2020 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br />and Recognition <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />2020 EDA City Beautification Award Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Recognize the 2020 Beautification Award recipient. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The Beautification Committee was established in March of 2017. From May through October, the Committee <br />accepts nominations from the public and/or self-nominations and in November they select one finalist for the <br />award. The award is presented by the EDA President and a member of the Beautification Committee. <br /> <br />On November 16, 2020, the EDA approved and recognized Elk Plaza Dental as the 2020 Beautification Award <br />recipient for their efforts to enhance the surrounding neighborhood and community. Dr. Hunter has made <br />significant improvements to the facade of his business and with new landscaping has modernized his building. The <br />work started late fall and continued even during a COVID-closure of his business. The investment signals his <br />dedication to making Elk River a better place for business. <br /> <br />Dr. Hunter, owner of Elk Plaza Dental, will accept the award. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />The City Beautification Award recognizes business owners whose efforts to clean, repair, improve and enhance the <br />overall aesthetics of either the interior or exterior of the business, property and/or space thereby maintaining the <br />beauty of their neighborhood and surroundings. It is presented to encourage community improvements, enhance <br />our city’s image and economic vitality <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> N/A <br /> <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br /> <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. <br /> Updated: August 2020 <br />