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�� Request for Action <br /> Elk - <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 3.0 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business May 18, 2020 Amanda Othoudt,Economic Development <br /> Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Chamber of Commerce Business Survey: Concern Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> #2, #9, #11, #15 Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> • Receive information,provide feedback. <br /> • Agree,by consensus,the action sufficiently meets or exceeds expectations to address <br /> concerns/recommendations from the Chamber of Commerce Business Survey: Concern#2, #9, #11 <br /> and #15. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Citing concerns regarding the business atmosphere experienced by developers with the city,the EDA <br /> commissioned a survey through the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce to identify specific concerns. <br /> Two follow up meetings were held with participants of the survey with Commissioners Westgaard, <br /> Wagner and Blesener. The information gathered was shared with the city administrator who developed a <br /> workplan to address the concerns. <br /> Staff will review all the concerns outlined in the workplan organized by department prior to the EDA <br /> regular meetings scheduled in May,June,July,with a wrap up in August. <br /> Concern#2: Current rebate programs are insufficient to achieve the objectives of the statedgoals. <br /> Listed below are the 2020 commercial rebate programs and forms offered by ERMU. Rebates are <br /> provided for equipment that is purchased and installed in 2020. Rebate funds are limited and are available <br /> on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum rebate per project will be limited to $20,000. <br /> ■ Chillers and Air Handling Rebate Application <br /> ■ Custom Efficiency Rebate Application <br /> ■ Custom Lighting Rebate Application <br /> ■ Electric Forklift Rebate Application <br /> ■ Electric High Frequency Charging Rebate Application <br /> ■ Energy Star Commercial Food Service Equipment Rebate Application <br /> ■ Fractional EC Motor Rebate Application <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A n elcoming community n ith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P U W E H E o s r <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity /`1NfUR <br />