Item 4B. Special Matters: Acknowledgment of Donations

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

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.

Perkins Capital Management - $1,050 designated to the Forests Forever Program for trees at Baker Park Reserve in memory of Phyllis Allison.
Judy Osborne, St. Louis Park - $500 designated to Parks & Trails.
Joanne Bartel, Eden Prairie - $500 directed to Richardson Nature Center.
Jonathan Gombola, Minnetrista - $500 designated for Parks & Trails.

The Three Rivers Park District Foundation provides ongoing support to the Park District through partnerships and directed donations. In December 2025, the Three Rivers Park District Foundation conveyed $35,389.66 for various purposes, including:

Susan and Mary Dunnavan - $25,000 directed to Noerenberg Gardens in memory of C. Curtis Dunnavan.
Lawrence Levine - $5,100 designated to Parks & Trails for trail construction and maintenance.
Vaudreuil Giving Fund - $1,000 designated to Parks & Trails.
Graco Inc. - $880 designated for Parks & Trails.
Dale Specken - $582.30 directed to Carver Park Reserve for the Laura Wood memorial.
Bienert Family Fund - $500 designated for Parks & 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