Discussion:
The City has received a monetary donation from Sue Westegaard in the amount of $1500.00. This donation is in memory of Ms. Westegaard's mother, Helen Halvorson. It is the intent that the donation be used for a new aquatic program being offered in 2022.
Swimming for Girls Water Safety Lessons is aimed to serve our female Muslim population who are not able to take lessons at the Community Center due to male presence. In this program we aim to teach water safety skills like floating, getting their faces wet, orienting themselves in the water and what to do if they find themselves in a water emergency. We also want to teach them how to be safe and keep others safe around water and to also have fun.
Staff has attached a copy of the letter from Ms. Westegaard. (Attachment A) as well as a copy of the marketing materials for the program (Attachment B).
The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity from Sue Westegaard, an active member of the Shakopee Community Center and participant in aquatic programming.
The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $1,000.00 and donations of real property.