3.6 Otsego Lions Donationot� 0
MINNESOTA V
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Director Demant
July 12, 2021
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.6 Accepting Otsego
Lions Club Donation
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
I THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
No
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
X
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
The Power of Produce (POP) Club program provides a fun opportunity for children to engage in the local
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting a donation.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Otsego Lions Club and the City of Otsego continue to partner to offer residents quality recreational
opportunities and park amenities. The Otsego Lions Club would like to donate $500 to the Farmers Market
POP program.
The Power of Produce (POP) Club program provides a fun opportunity for children to engage in the local
food system through conversations directly with farmers, educational games, demonstrations, and
exposure to new fruits and vegetables. In addition to participating in educational activities, POP Club kids
receive vouchers to spend at the market, allowing them to make their own shopping decisions at the
farmers market.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2021-52
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-52 accepting a donation from the Otsego Lions Club.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A N/A
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2021-52
ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE OTSEGO LIONS CLUB
WHEREAS, The Otsego Lions Club has made a cash donation of $500 to the City of Otsego; and
WHEREAS, the donation to the City of Otsego is for the purpose of providing residents quality
recreational opportunities and park amenities; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 requires that all gifts and donations or real or personal property
be accepted only with adoption of a resolution of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego sincerely thanks the Otsego Lions Club for their generous donation and for
its support of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the donation from the Otsego Lions Club in the amount of $500 has been hereby accepted.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 12th day of July, 2021.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk