HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2025-55 Mooty Pickleball CourtsRESOLUTION NO. 2025-55
ACCEPTING DONATIONS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EDINA
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations of real or personal
property for the benefit of its citizens;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 118A allows cities to accept donations of stock that would become public
funds in an unallowable investment instrument and must be liquidated as soon as possible.
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted via a resolution of the Council adopted by a two thirds
majority of its members.
WHEREAS, the John W. Mooty Foundation Trust, the Melvin R. Mooty & Sally R. Mooty Foundation, and
the Mary Mooty Kileen & Tom Kileen Family Foundation wish to donate funds to convert the crossover courts
to dedicated pickleball courts and improvements to layout and surfacing replacement of the existing pickleball
courts. The work shall be contracted for and directed by City of Edina staff;
WHEREAS, donors will collectively donate cash or stock in the total value of up to $448,378, to fund
the project;
WHEREAS, any stock donation will be deposited to City of Edina brokerage account and liquidated as
soon as possible for this project following acceptance of this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council accepts with sincere
appreciation the following donation on behalf of its citizens.
Parks & Recreation - Rosland Park Mooty Pickleball Courts
•The John W. Mooty Foundation Trust, the Melvin R. Mooty & Sally R. Mooty Foundation, and the Mary
Mooty Kileen & Tom Kileen Family Foundation - $448,378 – Update Rosland Park Mooty Pickleball Courts
Dated: July 15, 2025
Attest:
Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached
and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025, and
as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this _______ day of ___________________, 2025.
Sharon Allision, City Clerk
Sharon Allison (Jul 16, 2025 12:16 CDT)