HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-165RESOLUTION NO. 2012-165
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
THE FAMILY OF BOB AND SUE COLLINS
WHEREAS, Bob and Sue Collins were longtime residents of Stillwater and were
active bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, Sue Collins passed away in 1994 and Bob Collins passed away in
2011; and
WHEREAS, the children of Bob and Sue Collins (Ann Brookman, Lock Collins,
Dan Collins and Mary Ellen Becker) decided to donate $85,000 in the memory of their
parents for public improvements that support bicycling in Stillwater and the Stillwater
area; and
WHEREAS, the Collins Family siblings decided specifically to donate $65,000
towards the pergola structure on the Downtown Pedestrian Walkway that provides access
and supporting facilities for the City of Stillwater's trail segment that will connect to the
Brown's Creek State Trail; and
WHEREAS, the Collins Family siblings also decided to donate $20,000 towards
the Brown's Creek State Trail trailhead information center and bicycle racks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Stillwater hereby accepts the donations towards the pergola, information center and
bicycle racks.
Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 2nd day of October,
2012.
CITY OF STILLW
Mayor
ST:
Diane F. Ward, Clerk