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City Council Minutes Page 10 <br />September 20, 2021 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br />Councilmember Wagner suggested a grant to be used by non-profits or kids to <br />subsidize the rent of the Furniture and Things Community Event Center. She noted <br />the funds could be used for open gym days or for when non-profits want to rent a <br />meeting space. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz questioned who would decide which groups qualified. Councilmember <br />Wagner explained it would have to be a non-profit or youth organization and they <br />would be required to complete a request form. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz noted he has received complaints that non-profits are charged a rental <br />fee and has asked Councilmember Westgaard to discuss with the Multipurpose <br />Facility Advisory Commission. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer liked the idea but questioned what we will have to show once <br />the money has run out. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz stated he likes the idea of benches better because the city can show <br />what the money was used for. Councilmember Beyer concurred. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wagner suggested purchasing one bench and using the remaining <br />money for the grant. <br /> <br />The Council expressed concern with outlining and managing criteria and also having <br />one organization monopolize the funding. <br /> <br />Councilmember Westgaard mentioned flower and light pole decorations may be an <br />option. Councilmember Wagner explained the flowers are taken care of for the next <br />three years under downtown beautification and the Housing and Redevelopment <br />Authority. <br /> <br />Mr. Portner suggested the money could be put towards the downtown dock. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz questioned if two benches could be purchased and have the remaining <br />amount go towards the dock. Councilmember Wagner commented the remaining <br />amount wouldn’t be significant enough to make an impact on the dock. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz questioned if the $6,500 donation is sufficient to purchase three <br />benches. Mr. Portner indicated it will be close, but we have ample funding in the <br />budget to make up the difference. He suggested including signage indicated the <br />benches were funded in part by the Ministerial donation. <br /> <br />Council consensus was to use the Elk River Ministerial Association donation to <br />purchase three benches for installation at Bailey Point. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />