Item 3B. Special Matters: Acknowledgement of Donations
Superintendent's Recommendation:
NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Prepared By: Sierra Spicer-Zimmerman, Donor Relations and Volunteer Supervisor
Background:
Commissioners and/or staff are encouraged to report any special matters, awards, recognitions or other acknowledgements at this time.
Acknowledgement of Donations
The Board wishes to acknowledge the following donations to the Park District of $500 or more made in the past month.
- Tim and Cathy Maes, St. Paul - $1,000 for the renewal of a tribute bench on Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail in memory of Susan Morris.
- Amy Offner, Wisconsin - $800 for a Forests Forever tribute tree to be planted at French Regional Park in memory of Hannah (Severson) Wood.
- Destination Concepts, California - $800 for a Forests Forever tribute tree to be planted at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve in memory of Kristin Hoffman.
- Nancy Benzinger, Champlin - $500 directed to support interpretive signage at Elm Creek Park Reserve.
The Three Rivers Park District Foundation provides ongoing support to the Park District through partnerships and directed donations. In August 2025, the Three Rivers Park District Foundation conveyed $17,238.86 for various purposes, including:
- Earl Hetrick - $5,000 directed to Elm Creek Park Reserve for cross-country ski trails.
- Geraldine Nelson - $5,000 directed to the Pathways Internship Program.
- Perkins Foundation - $800 directed to Noerenberg Memorial Gardens.
Relationship to the System Plan:
The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:
Goal 1: You Belong Here
Goal 2: Parks Matter
Goal 3: Lead by Example
