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CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
r (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
' Action by City Administrator
MEMORANDUM
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Date b 1 TO: Mayor Date Submitted to Commission
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Don Ashworth, City Manager Date Submitted toCounci(
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FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director
' DATE: May 19, 1993
1 SUBJ: American Legion Donation
The Chanhassen American Legion Post No. 580 has, again, generously donated $1600.00 to
aid in the purchase of three dozen smoke detectors, a temperature measuring device, and
a carbon monoxide indicator. The American Legion Post in Chanhassen has continued to
be a very strong supporter of our fire department smoke detector give away program
(through which smoke detectors are donated to people with financial need), as well as
assisting with other necessary purchases.
' Pursuant to City Ordinance, such donations must be accepted by the City Council.
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1 RECOMMENDATION:
' It is the recommendation of staff that this generous donation be accepted, and that the
Public Safety Director be directed to thank them for this donation.
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May 4, 1993 1
Joey Townsend, Adjutant
American Legion Post 580 1
Box 264
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Mr. Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal J I
Chanhassen Fire Department
City of Chanhassen 111 P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Dear Mark,
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Enclosed is a check for $1,600.00 to aid in the purchase of three
dozen smoke detectors, a temperature measuring device and a carbon
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monoxide indicator as requested. Would it be possible to mention to the
media /public that the give -away program is sponsored, or aided, by the I
Chanhassen American Legion Post? We are in the business of positive
community public relations much the same as the Chanhassen Fire
Department. 1
Since ely yours 1
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