The Cottonwood City Council presented the City Beautification Recognition Award to Firecreek Coffee Company during its May 6 meeting.
The community development department implemented the CBR program earlier this year to encourage property maintenance, instill civic pride and recognize and encourage environmental enhancements.
Firecreek was nominated by a member of the community and won in all three categories: Best curb appeal, best use of native plants and best overall. A panel of five judges evaluated the landscaping of each nominated business based on a variety of criteria including creativity and use of space. The CBR program will continue on an annual basis.
New Cottonwood City Councilman Derek Palosaari also took the oath of office at the meeting, filling the seat vacated by Tosca Henry.
Mayor Tim Elinksi commented that the city’s strategic plan expresses the council’s desire to preserve Cottonwood’s small-town charm.
“Who better to serve alongside us than Mr. Palosaari, who grew up here and has returned to raise his family here,” Elinski said.
Library Director Ryan Bigelow presented the city’s strategic plan. Town Manager Scotty Douglass stressed the importance of the plan and its role in the city.
“This document really rules over what we’re trying to accomplish as the city of Cottonwood,” Douglass said. “Everything that we do as a city plugs into the strategic plan and gives us a very focused effort toward making sure we follow these initiatives.”
