4.5 SR 03-01-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent Agenda March 1, 2021 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Pond Hockey Goals Donation from Paul Olson Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, a resolution acknowledging the donation of four sets of pond hockey goals at an approximate
value of $500 from Paul Olson.
Background/Discussion
Elk River residents Nicki Baker and Paul Olson contacted Michael Hecker regarding their desire to construct and
donate pond hockey goal boxes for the city’s outdoor rinks at Mississippi Oaks Park, River Place Park and Handke
Pit.
A youth hockey coach, Paul, led the effort with his Pee Wee hockey team to construct them in his garage. They
were completed and delivered to the outdoor rinks in early February. The approximate value of the project is
$500.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
N/A
Attachments
Resolution Acknowledging Donation
The Elk River Vision
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Updated: August 2020
Councilmember _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 21-____
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 donation of four sets pond hockey goals with
an approximate value of $500.00 from Paul Olson and his Elk River Youth Hockey
Association Peewee Hockey team with the intent they will be used by Parks and Recreation
Department for city outdoor rinks at Mississippi Oaks Park, River Place Park and Handke
Pit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, by at least four-fifths
vote, to acknowledge the support and commend Paul and his team 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 March 2021.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk