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hik -�-1 Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authority City Beautification Committee 4.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business July 8, 2019 Amanda Othoudt,ED Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> EDA City Beautification Policy discussion Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Review the Draft EDA City Beautification Policy. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> At their June 10, 2019,Beautification Committee meeting,members discussed revising the beautification <br /> policy as follows: <br /> 1. Changing the policy to allow a larger pool of applicants,with one winner at the end of the <br /> season. <br /> 2. Adding an interior beautification component. <br /> 3. Recognizing service groups who have contributed to beautifying areas within the city. <br /> 4. Incorporating videos and public input. <br /> 5. Providing an incentive for the grand winner in November. <br /> At their June 17,2019,meeting,the EDA discussed changing the policy to incorporate the suggestions of <br /> the committee. The EDA is supportive and encouraged the committee to discuss the policy and bring <br /> back to the EDA. <br /> Based upon discussions at the City Beautification Committee and the EDA, staff made some suggested <br /> changes to the policy. Any changes to the program and/or policy would be implemented in 2020. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> • DRAFT Beautification Policy <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POIEREI 1 1 <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity NATURE <br />