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City of <br /> Elk �-- Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 7.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business March 15, 2021 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Public Art Initiative Funding Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Item presented for information and discussion purposes. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The EDA received a Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) Project Grant for$4,125. It was noted that <br /> the city would be able to submit a second round of grant funds,but as the project was already covered in <br /> the first round of funding,the city is not able to submit a second application to CMAB. <br /> The Public Art Subcommittee met on March 8 to discuss potential funding sources to cover the other <br /> $5,000. The group discussed various organizations to reach out to and directed staff to draft a letter on <br /> their behalf,which will be sent to local organizations. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Mission/Policy/Goal <br /> The Public Art Subcommittee works under the EDA to implement a public art initiative. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ None <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 />