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City of <br />Elk — <br />River <br />Request for Action <br />To <br />Item Number <br />Economic Development Authori <br />6.4 <br />Agenda Section <br />Meeting Date <br />Prepared by <br />General Business <br />August 17, 2015 <br />Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />Public Art Installation Update <br />Amanda Othoudt, ED Director <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Action Requested <br />Item presented for information. <br />Background/Discussion <br />It has been almost a year in the making, but we are excited to announce that the Public Art Installation <br />Initiative is nearing completion. The initiative was established as a way to create a memorable and <br />impactful addition to the city and to promote the "Powered by Nature" brand. Carl Zachmann, the artist, <br />has been busy building the llhimsical ilindmill, which will be unveiled at a ceremony on August 27, 2015, <br />from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Great River Regional Library. Staff is coordinating this exciting event <br />and will share details as they are confirmed. <br />The windmill will have an incredible backdrop as it will be installed between the Butterfly Garden and the <br />Prairie Garden. This location will be visible for people traveling on Orono Parkway and for people <br />entering the library parking lot. There is an opportunity for people to sit, relax, and enjoy the whimsical <br />sounds of the windmill on a nearby bench. <br />This is an exciting project for the city and we look forward to the community enjoying the Whimsical <br />Windmill for many years to come. <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br />Attachments <br />■ Location map of Whimsical Windmill <br />P a w E A E U s r <br />NaA f RE] <br />