City Council Meeting Date: March 3, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
Ben Martig, City Administrator
From: Brenda Angelstad, Finance Director
Title
Consider Resolution Accepting Gifts Received by the City of Northfield in 2025.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the attached Resolution formally accepting the gifts and donations given to the City during 2025.
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to officially accept the gifts and donations given to the City during 2025. Minnesota Statute 465.03 provides that acceptance of gifts of real or personal property by the City shall be by resolutions and approval by a two-thirds majority vote. The details of individual gifts are listed in Exhibit A, which is made part of the resolution. Overall, the City received $1,043,099.13 in specific gifts or general donations. This total does not include any in-kind donations of time, supplies or materials contributed that are also noted in Exhibit A.
Alternative Options:
Do not accept and return gifts.
Financial Impacts:
Gifts have been included in 2025 activity.
Tentative Timelines:
Gifts need to be accepted prior to completion of the annual audit.