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Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Economic Development Authority 7.3 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />General Business October 21, 2019 Amanda Othoudt, ED Director <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Director Report Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Information presented for discussion to keep the EDA updated on development activity. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />BUSINESS VISITS <br />Completed 15 BR&E visits with three more scheduled. Please RSVP if you are able to attend. <br /> <br />MISCELLANEOUS <br />Public Art Initiative <br />The RFP for Public Art has been published online, submitted to local artists, and sent to the Central MN <br />Arts Board. We have four registered artists. The survey was completed on October 1. The results were <br />sent to all registered artists. <br /> <br />Sherburne County EDA Meeting <br />Amanda and Colleen attended the Sherburne County EDA meeting to discuss policy changes to their <br />Revolving Loan Fund Program. Laura Kangas from Arvig presented an update on recent broadband <br />upgrades. Over the next year they plan to focus on connections from Zimmerman to Elk River. Staff will <br />be participating in those discussions. The county is also working on developing a county-wide marketing <br />project which will include Business Biopic videos from local businesses. <br /> <br />Revolving Loan Fund Balance Reports <br />At the request of the Commission, a copy of the Revolving Loan Fund report is attached. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Revolving Loan Fund Report <br /> Public Art Survey <br /> <br /> <br />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 />