Item 3.7 Accepting Donations for Sponsorship of the Prairie Festiva
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs October 14, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.7 – Accept Donations
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
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.
X 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 donations.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Otsego Prairie Festival was held on September 21, 2024 with an estimated attendance of 7,000 people. There were
86 vendors, 13 food vendors, and 120 car show participants. To provide a variety of affordable activities for all ages the
Festival Committee works with area civic groups and businesses to provide monetary donations and volunteers.
Over 75 volunteers from various organizations helped to make the Festival a safe and fun event. These organizations
included Otsego Lions, Otsego Rod and Custom, Elk River Lions, and senior volunteers from RSVP.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2024-73
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-73 accepting donations for sponsorship of the 2024 Otsego Prairie Festival.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 101 - General
Yes
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2024-73
ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR SPONSORHSIP
OF THE 2024 OTSEGO PRAIRIE FESTIVAL
WHEREAS, the following Sponsors have made cash donations to the City of Otsego for the 2024 Prairie Festival; and
SPONSOR Level
The Bank of Elk River $8,000 Title
Hakanson/ Anderson $1,500 Community
Jete Dance $1,000 Community
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,000 Community
Knife River $1,000 Community
HKGi $1,000 Community
P & F Machining $1,000 Community
Abra Autobody & Glass $1,000 Community
The Planning Company $500 Fireworks
Fehn Companies $500 Fireworks
Collins Brothers Towing $500 Fireworks
Ace of Albertville $500 Fireworks
Ardaigh Suas Academy $250 Event
Lano Equipment $250 Event
Dojo Karate $250 Event
Canvas Craft $250 Event
Michels Corporation $250 Event
Midwest Landscapes $250 Event
GROSS TOTAL $19,000
WHEREAS, the donation to the City of Otsego is for the purpose of supporting provisions of community events in Otsego; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal property be accepted only with
the adoption of a resolution of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the City sincerely thanks the aforementioned business and community organizations for their generous donation
and for the support of their community.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the donations for the 2024 Otsego Prairie Festival are hereby accepted.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 14th day of October, 2024.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk