3.1. DRAFT BPA MINUTES 12-18-2023

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Special Meeting of the Elk River EDA Beautification and Public Art Committee Held at the Elk River City Hall Monday, November 20, 2023 Members Present: Deb Hjermstad, Melissa McAlpine, Ryan Hardin, Jennifer Wagner, and Dan Tveite Staff Present: Economic Development Specialist Josh Mollan, Economic Development Director Brent O’Neil, and Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg Guests Present: Nic Hahn 1. Call Meeting to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special meeting of the EDA Beautification and Public Art Committee was called to order at 4:32 p.m. by Josh. 2. Consider Agenda Moved by Dan and seconded by Jennifer to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Consider Minutes Moved by Ryan and seconded by Melissa to approve the September 18, 2023, meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0. 4.1 Beautification Award Judging (Jennifer Wagner (committee member and co-owner of Edge Bar + Boutique) stepped out of the room and recused herself from judging.) Josh introduced the applicant: Edge Bar + Boutique and shared before and after photos of the business. The committee collectively judged Edge Bar + Boutique using the Beautification Award Judging Rubric. Out of a maximum of 15 points, Edge Bar + Boutique scored 15. Motion by Dan and seconded by Deb to recommend to the EDA that Edge Bar + Boutique win the 2023 Beautification Award. Motion carried 4-0. (Jennifer Wagner was invited back into the room) The committee decided that a garden bench will continue to be the award prize. 4.2 Public Art Project The committee discussed the upcoming public art project. Josh shared that he would connect with the Multipurpose Facility Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission at their December meetings to ensure they are on board with their locations being a preferred site for the public art project. The committee directed staff to get the RFP near complete before the next meeting as well as connect with mosaic artist Carey Dean.