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Economic Development Authority Minutes <br />June 21, 2021 <br />S. Open Forum <br />No one appeared for Open Forum. <br />6. Public Hearings <br />There were no public hearing items. <br />7.1 Public Art Initiative Update <br />Ms. Eddy provided an update on the public art initiative. <br />Page 2 <br />Commissioner Blesener questioned if staff was confident in finding a solution. Ms. <br />Eddy explained Granite Shores donated use of a structural engineer to work on <br />finding a solution and she is confident one will be found. <br />7.2 Together Elk River Campaign Update <br />Ms. Eddy indicated staff sent a survey to Elk River businesses to better understand <br />their needs during the Highway 10 and Jackson construction projects. She stated a <br />couple businesses would like clarity on access points, parking, and tools to navigate <br />drivers through the construction process. <br />She stated brand ambassadors met last week to discuss other items that may have <br />more of an impact on businesses during construction. Some of the items being <br />planned are a Spirit Week and a job fair. <br />Commissioner Wagner added a large issue that came out of the meeting is employers <br />are unable to find employees, so the group is working on a job fair event to help <br />showcase local businesses. <br />4.5 Resolution Accepting Donations for the Slipstream Public Art <br />Initiative. <br />Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. <br />Commissioner Wagner indicated she removed this item from the consent agenda as <br />she felt it was important to publicly recognize community partnerships. <br />Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember <br />Christianson to adopt resolution 21-03 acknowledging contributions from the <br />Bank of Elk River, First Bank of Elk River, the State Farm Agency, and the <br />Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce. <br />Motion carried 7-0. <br />p I I I a I I Ir <br />NATURE <br />