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414 o f .�., Request for Action River To Item Number Economic Development Authority 6.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business December 19,2016 Amanda Othoudt,EDD Item Description Reviewed by City Beautification Subcommittee Cal Portner,City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Approve,by motion,the creation of the EDA City Beautification subcommittee and an amendment to the EDA Bylaws. Background/Discussion Staff is developing the EDA City Beautification Sub-committee to review nominations and select local businesses that pride themselves in beautifying their neighborhood and the community. The sub-committee will be made up of five community members who will be Elk River residents,one of whom will be an Elk River Chamber member. Members will be appointed by the EDA and will have no term limit.The committee will meet once a month at a time and date established by the membership. From May through October,one winner will be chosen each month with a grand prize winner chosen in October. Business owners would receive public recognition and an award for making the City of Elk River beautiful! Businesses may self-nominate or be nominated by others. Winning properties may be shown in promotional materials with owner's consent. Awards are given in two categories. 1) Businesses that have made substantial improvements to the exterior of their buildings and/or landscape. 2) Businesses that consistently maintain their properties in an attractive and well-kept manner. Nominations must be submitted before the first Monday of each month. The committee will select a winner who will receive an engraved plaque to display. The winner be recognized by the Authority and Council. Financial Impact The estimated cost to purchase six engraved plaques is $400 to come from the Advertising and Marketing line item in the 2017 budget. Attachments • City Beautification Policy and Entry Form • Amendment to the EDA Bylaws 1 •oiEREI iT ATURJ�