The City has received donations, totaling $7,175.00, from the following:

$860.00 Shakopee Lions Club

$1,140.00 BretBecca, Inc. (The Pullman Club)

$400.00 Valley Sport

$150.00 Nick Atkinson & Assoc. (American Family Insurance)

  $425.00 Saks Salon on First

$425.00 Tim Whitcomb Agency (Farmer's Insurance)

$850.00 Bills Toggery

$850.00 Turtles Bar & Grill

$425.00 Andrew Frank (Thrivent Financial Services)

$400.00 O'Brien's Public House

  $850.00 Jaycees

  $400.00 Real Gem

The donations will be used to fund the purchase of replacement decorative snowflake lights for the downtown area.  The City will collaborate with the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission to install the lights and storage when not in use.

Administration and collection of the donations was provided by Duane Wermerskirchen, Chairperson of the Downtown Business Group.  The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity of the downtown businesses and local organizations.

The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations of over $1,000.00 and any donation of real property.