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The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br /> <br />Request for Action <br /> <br />To <br />Economic Development Authority <br />Item Number <br />7.1 <br /> <br />Meeting Date <br />November 17, 2025 <br />Prepared By <br />Joshua Mollan, Economic Development Specialist <br /> <br />Item Description <br />Presentation - Beautification Award Winner <br />Reviewed by <br />Brent O'Neil <br />Cal Portner <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Recognize the 2025 Beautification Award winner, Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, with the <br />presentation of the award by President Westgaard. <br /> <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />Following a recommendation from the Beautification and Public Art Committee, the EDA selected at its <br />October meeting Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce (ERACC) as the winner of the 2025 Beautification <br />Award. <br /> <br />The award was based on ERACC's remodel of their prominently located office into a modern and attractive <br />property, which has positively contributed to the beauty of the community. <br /> <br />Staff will coordinate with ERACC on the commemorative 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 <br />enhance the overall aesthetics of either the interior or exterior of the business, property and/or space, <br />thereby maintaining the beauty of their neighborhood and surroundings. It is presented to encourage <br />community improvements, enhance the city’s image, and economic vitality. <br /> <br />Attachments <br />1. Beautification Award Winner Presentation <br /> <br /> <br />Page 11 of 21