Discussion:
The City of Shakopee has received a monetary donation from the Shakopee Lions Club in the amount of $3500.00 to help with costs to repair the lion, and frog at the splash pad. Currently, the frog and lion are in need of repairs due to wear and tear. The lion will need to be repaired before the 2024 season, the frog will be repaired in the fall of 2024. The City of Shakopee is working with Bricks Boatworks to make the repairs. Bricks Boatworks is the contractor who made the repairs in 2021 when it was vandalized. The lion's repairs will cost $4658.63, while the frog's repairs will cost $2500.00.
The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity of the Shakopee Lions Club and their continued support of park maintenance operations at Lions Park.
The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $1000.00 and donations of real property.