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W_ <br /> i <br /> Cly <br /> Elk = <br /> Fiver Request for Action <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 7.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business October 19, 2020 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Public Art Grant Application Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Approve,by motion,the public art grant application for the Slipstream sculpture created by The Milligan <br /> Studio. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> At their July 8, 2020, meeting, the Public Art Subcommittee interviewed two artists, and recommended <br /> approval of the proposal from The Milligan Studio. <br /> At their July 15, 2020, budget meeting,the EDA received an update regarding changes made to the Central MN <br /> Arts Board grant program and application process: <br /> Changes made to the CMAB Project Grant application process: <br /> 1) Project Grants <br /> • Final grant is due to CMAB by October 21, 2020 <br /> • CMAB panel will review grants on December 4,2020 <br /> • CMAB final review on December 10, 2020 <br /> • The maximum request amount will be $5,000 <br /> • There will be no match requirement in the proposal budget <br /> • Applicants that receive CMAB/MSAB operating support may include administrative costs <br /> associated with the proposal budget <br /> • Multiple organizations/applicants may partner on projects and receive separate grants to pay for <br /> their specific involvement in shared efforts <br /> 2) There is limited eligibility for non-arts organizations: <br /> a) Priority will be given to projects that advance diversity, equity&inclusion <br /> b) Groups may continue to apply using a fiscal sponsor <br /> c) Municipalities are not eligible to apply,but can serve as fiscal agents <br /> The EDA will serve as the fiscal agent upon the receipt of any grant dollars. <br /> Staff will need to write a second project grant for the spring. <br /> • Draft review deadline is February 17, 2021 <br /> • Application deadline is March 17, 2021 <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A Y�elcoming community nvith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P U W E H E o s r <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity ,g /` UR <br />