4.5. SR 05-01-2017Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Prepared by
May 1, 2017
Consent
Tim Sevcik, Parks Superintendent
Item Description
Reviewed by
Resolution Accepting Donation of Trees
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, a resolution acknowledging a donation from Cargill for the purchase of trees at the
Youth Athletic Complex (YAC).
Background/Discussion
This resolution is for a donation of $500 from Cargill to plant 18 trees around the YAC softball fields.
This is a continuing partnership with Cargill that began in 2016 in which the city received a $500 donation
from Cargill to plant 20 trees at the YAC football field.
In addition to the monetary donation, Cargill staff will provide labor for the installation of the trees.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
Resolution Acknowledging Donation
Councilmember _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 17-____
A Resolution of the City Council 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 $500 donation from Cargill with the intent it
be used by Parks and Recreation Department for purchased of tree at the Youth Athletic
Complex..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, by at least four-fifths
vote, to acknowledge the support and commend Cargill for their 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 1 day of May, 2017.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk