Item 3D. Special Matters: Acknowledgement of Donations

Superintendent's Recommendation:

NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.


Prepared By: Sierra Spicer-Zimmerman, Development & Events Manager

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.

  • Colleen Oliver, Minneapolis: $3,000 for dedication of two Rocking Chairs to be placed at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park and $1,000 for a plaque on the River of Recognition Donor Wall in the Gateway Center in memory of Terry and Larry.
  • Dennis Grenell, Maple Plain: $3,500 for the renewal of a tribute bench at Baker Park Reserve in honor of Alex H. Grenell.
  • Jeffrey Light, Arden Hills: $800 for the planting of a Forests Forever tribute tree at Silverwood Park in memory of Adele Louise Bergstrom.


Three Rivers Park District Foundation provides ongoing support to the Park District through partnerships and directed donations. In June 2026, the Three Rivers Park District Foundation conveyed various gifts totaling: $10,214.26 to the Park District.

  • Earl Hetrick Jr. - $10,000 directed to Elm Creek Park Reserve for Nordic trails.


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

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