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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
February 26, 2004
Chanhassen Lions Donation
The Chanhassen Lions Club has been involved in the Chanhassen community for
many years and has taken a special interest in assisting the City with projects and
events. In the early 1990's, when the Lions were operating a charitable gambling
operation, a portion of their proceeds were donated to the City. In 1995, the Lions
donated $11,000 to be used for the operation of the new Chanhassen Recreation
Center. During that time, a need for ball field lighting on fields #4 and #5 at Lake
Ann Park was recognized. The Lions graciously agreed to pledge $98,000 toward
the lighting project. The club made an initial contribution of $25,000 and has been
contributing funds ever since. Their charitable gambling operation has since been
discontinued relinquishing the Lions from their contractual obligation to fulfill their
original pledge. However, the Lions remain committed to making contributions
towards the ball field lighting project.
In 2001, a monument sign was dedicated at Lake Ann Park, officially renaming field
# 4 as Lions Field. The Lions Club paid for the monument sign, which cost
approximately $4,600. The $4,600 contribution was in addition to the ball field
lighting pledge of $98,000. To date, the Lions have contributed over $50,000 of the
$98,000 pledged amount. The Lions are here tonight to contribute another $3,000
toward their initial pledge.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Chanhassen City Council gratefully accept the donation
of $3,000 from the Chanhassen Lions Club.
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