6.4. SR 04-06-2015
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
ConsentApril 6, 2015Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Donation from Mike Ethen in Memory of Dennis Cal Portner, City Administrator
and Colleen Ethen
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, a donation of $1,000 from Mike Ethen in memory of his parents Dennis and
Colleen Ethen of which $900 is for improving the Houlton Farm Property Conservation Area and $100
will be used as a prize for the winner of the “Name the Property” contest.
Background/Discussion
Local residents continue to be excited about the acquisition of the Houlton Farm property. The Ethen
family wanted to donate money for the purpose of making improvement to the Houlton Farm Property
Conservation Area.
They have requested that the larger potion be used for improvements and restoration to the property and
$100 could be used for the “Name the Property” contest. The contest sponsored by the Houlton
Planning Committee will be announced soon to involve the community in the naming of the new
conservation area.
Financial Impact
None required with the donation
Attachments
Resolution Acknowledging $1,000 Donation
Councilmember _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
Resolution 15-____
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Acknowledging Contributions
WHEREAS,
the City of Elk River is grateful to all civic groups, organizations, and
individuals for their contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Elk River received a $1,000 donation from Dennis and Colleen
Ethen with the intent $900 be used by the Parks and Recreation Department for restoring
the Houlton Farm Property Conservation Area and $100 be used for a Name the Houlton
Property Naming Contest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the City Council, by at least four-fifths
vote, to acknowledge the support and commend Mike Ethen for his donation.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
______________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following against: , whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The following members were present:
and the following absent:
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Passed and adopted this 6 day of April 2013.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk