Discussion:
Chuck "Bebo" Novakovich is considered to be the "Father" of hockey in Shakopee, working with the city's recreation board to launch the first hockey program in the community at the Huber Park outdoor rink in 1968.
Valley Sports (Tony and Andrea Jansen) is celebrating hockey history in the community by honoring Andrea's grandfather with the donation of a big screen television to be mounted in the ice arena's lobby.
Staff will work with Valley Sports to secure and mount the television (not to exceed $1,000 in cost), install an appropriate plaque, and display the newspaper articles attached near the plaque celebrating "Bebo" Novakovich's impact on hockey in Shakopee.
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The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $1000.00 and donations of real property.
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Staff recommend that the Mayor and Council approve Resolution R2023-0132 accepting the donation of a television from Valley Sports to the Ice Arena honoring founder of Shakopee Hockey, Chuck "Bebo" Novakovich.