4.11. SR 11-06-2017
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.11
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
ConsentNovember 6, 2017Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Acknowledge Donations for Bailey Point Nature Cal Portner, City Administrator
Preserve
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, the attached resolution acknowledging $6,000 in donations to the Parks and
Recreation Department from donors to be used for Bailey Point Nature Preserve Prairie Restoration.
Background/Discussion
From May to September 2017, the Parks and Recreation Department received 14 donations from
members and friends of the Bailey family with the intention they be used for prairie restoration at Bailey
Point Nature Preserve.
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The restoration work was part of the 100 year celebration Cretex held at Bailey Point Nature Preserve
on June 24, 2017. The festivities included a picnic lunch for the Bailey family and the planting of prairie
grasses.
Staff sent thank you letters to the individual donors for their contributions.
Financial Impact
The $6,000 in donations paid for the full reimbursement to Cretex for prairie restoration plant materials.
Attachments
Resolution acknowledging donations
Exhibit A spreadsheet detailing the donations, including the donor and amount
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
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 $6,000 total donations from Exhibit A with
the intent it be used by Parks and Recreation Department for Bailey Point Nature Preserve
Prairie Restoration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the City Council, by at least four-fifths
vote, to acknowledge the support and commend Donors outlined in Exhibit A for their
donation.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
______________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following against: , whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The following members were present:
and the following absent:
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Passed and adopted this 6 day of November, 2017.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
Donations for Bailey Point Nature Preserve
Prairie Restoration
Date:Donor:Amount:
5/11/2017James & Marlece Watson$ 300.00
5/15/2017Christopher A. Blythe$ 300.00
5/15/2017John & Pamela Watson$ 300.00
5/23/2017John & Kathryn Roberts$ 375.00
5/24/2017Robert P. Watson$ 300.00
5/30/2017Charles R. Watson$ 300.00
6/2/2017Carolyn Bailey & Panos Lambrianides$ 375.00
6/6/2017Peter M. Bailey$ 375.00
6/15/2017Mary Ellen Benninger$ 375.00
6/20/2017Marlyce M. Bailey$ 500.00
6/26/2017Timothy & Margaret Bailey$ 500.00
6/26/2017Michael & Sarah Healey$ 750.00
6/29/2017John & Patricia Bailey$ 750.00
9/19/2017Steven & Patricia Miller$ 500.00
Total:$ 6,000.00