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Beautification awards: commission sets categories and authorizes champion to finalize details
Summary
Commissioners discussed categories, nomination timing and contact information for the annual beautification awards, and authorized commissioner Cheryl Brandenburg to coordinate details with parks & rec.
Commission champion Cheryl Brandenburg reported gains in nominations last year and led discussion of timing and categories for this year’s yard-beautification awards. Commissioners suggested opening nominations around Memorial Day or Mother's Day, adding categories for apartments and balconies, including photos with nominations and adding an optional contact field to help verify winners.
Cheryl was authorized to work with parks & rec to finalize categories and outreach. Commissioners also debated whether to keep a "mayor's choice" award; staff suggested sending shortlisted nominations early to the mayor so the mayor can select without delaying other awards. The commission plans to reuse QR-code signage and nomination infrastructure from the prior year and to advertise the awards at the upcoming art show.
