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Request for Action To Item Number Economic Development Authority 7.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business December 19, 2022 Joshua Mollan, Economic Development Specialist Item Description Reviewed by Presentation - Beautification Award Winner Brent O’Neil, Economic Development Director Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Recognize the 2022 Beautification Program winner with presentation of the award by President Tveite. Background/Discussion Following a recommendation from the EDA Beautification Committee, the EDA selected at its November 2022 meeting Three Rivers Montessori as the winner of the 2022 Beautification Award. The award was based on Three Rivers’ reuse and conversion of a former bank building into a school facility, and their beautification efforts which included interior, exterior, and landscaping renovations. In addition to Three Rivers Montessori, two other applications were submitted. The Beautification committee commended both the Toth Farms barn (on Orono Parkway at Main St.) and Salon on Main for their recent efforts and will be highlighted on the EDA’s social network platforms in addition to highlighting Three Rivers. Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal The City Beautification Award recognizes business owners whose efforts to clean, repair, improve and enhance the overall aesthetics of either the interior or exterior of the business, property and/or space thereby maintaining the beauty of their neighborhood and surroundings. It is presented to encourage community improvements, enhance the city’s image and economic vitality. Attachments  Photo of new pollinator garden at Three Rivers Montessori The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020