5.1. SR 11-05-2007REQUEST FOR ACTION
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To Item Number
Ci Council 5.1.
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Administration November 5, 2007 Sue I~ostanshek, Senior Center
Coordinator
Item Description Reviewed by
Senior Center "Sponsor a Key" Letter Tim Simon, Finance Director
Reviewed by
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Action Requested
Council support and approval for the Senior Center "Sponsor a Key" fundraiser to raise funds for a baby
grand piano for the new Activity Center and authorization to mail the attached letter to the Senior Center
mailing list and other people and businesses that have been identified.
Background/Discussion
The Senior Center Advisory Council is seeking the City Council's support and approval for a Senior
Center fundraiser to raise funds for a baby grand piano for the new Activity Center (413 Proctor). The
attached letter will be sent to the Senior Centex mailing list as well as other people and businesses that
have been identified by the Advisory Council. The goal is to raise $10,000 (the cost of the piano). The
Senior Center will ask for "sponsors" fox 88 keys to collect $8,800.00 ($100.00 per key). Additional
fundraising will be done if necessary.
The baby grand piano that will be purchased has a "player piano" feature. Background music can be
played without a pianist to provide a welcoming atmosphere. We also have volunteer pianists and can
bring in professional pianists for special events.
Financial Impact
No financial impact to the city budget, as the piano will not be purchased until the fundraising goal has
been met.
Attachments
^ "Sponsor a Key" fundraising letter
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
S:\Council\Parks\Sponsor a Key Letter.doc
City of
Elk -
River
Parks and
Recreation
Main Office
1104 Lions Park Drive
Elk River, MN 55330
763.635.1150
Fax: 763.635.1155
Pinewood Golf Course
18150 Waco Street
763.441.3451
Elk River Arena
1000 School Street
763.635.1140
Park Planning
13069 Orono Parkway
763.635.1000
Park Maintenance
19000 Proctor Road
763.635.1120
Senior Center
350 Evans Avenue
763241.4434
ELK RIVER
SENIOR CENTER
350 EVANS AVE., ELK RIVER, MN 55330
November, 2007
Dear Community Member:
NEWS ALERT: NEW K/DS ON THE BLOC/G~
(A little older, but young at heart)
Have you heard the latest news? This fall the Elk River Senior Center is opening a
second site at 413 Proctor Ave. The Elk River Senior Center is a division of Elk River
Parks & Recreation. We will be converting the old library building into the new Elk
River Activity Center. We are very excited to invite all active adults to participate in a
variety of programs at this location. The current senior center location at 350 Evans
Ave will also remain open as a satellite site. Our new location will offer more space for
expanded programming and community use.
We are writing to let you know about an opportunity to support. our expansion. The
Senior Center has started a new project to acquire a baby grand piano for this new site.
With its' "player piano" feature, this piano will create a welcoming atmosphere,
providing background music without a pianist, as well as being used by individual
pianists for special events. Our project, "Sponsor a Key", involves the help of
individuals and businesses, such as yourself . We are seeking sponsors for our 88 piano
keys*. Each piano key can be sponsored for $100 which will include your name or
business name on a plaque at the new site.
With your help the Elk River Activity Center will be a focal point for our community.
Our goal is to provide year-round programs and services to enhance lives by creating
an active healthy lifestyle for our citizens. We hope you will consider this unique
opportunity to support the Adult Activity Center.
Thank you for your support!
Senior Center Advisory Council
Elk River Senior Center
763-241-4434
*Please consult your tax advisor about
your donation.
SPEED
LIMIT ON THE MOVE...
55 OVER 55 BUT WE'RE
NOT SLOWING
DOWN!
wwwci.elk-rivermn.us
recreation@ci.elk-rivermn.us