Item 3.9 Accepting Donations 2026 Prairie Festival Sponsors
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs October 12, 2026
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.9 – Accept Donations
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution accepting donations.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Otsego Prairie Festival was held on September 12, 2026, with an estimated attendance of 11,500 people. There
were 112 vendors, 14 food vendors, and 156 car show participants. To provide a variety of affordable activities for all
ages the Festival Committee works with area civic groups and businesses to provide monetary donations and
volunteers.
Over 50 volunteers from various organizations helped to make the festival a safe and fun event. These organizations
included Otsego Lions, Otsego Rod and Custom, Gifts Anonymous, and senior volunteers.
The attached resolution outlines the organizations who donated to the 2026 Otsego Prairie Festival.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2026-90
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-90 Accepting Donations from the 2026 Prairie Festival Sponsors.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-90
ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
2026 PRAIRIE FESTIVAL SPONSORS
WHEREAS, the following Sponsors have made cash donations to the City of Otsego for the 2026 Prairie Festival; and
SPONSOR Level
The Bank of Elk River $9,000 Title
Hakanson/ Anderson $1,500 Community
Jete Dance $1,000 Community
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,000 Community
P and F Machining $1,000 Community
Michels Corporation $1,000 Community
HKGi $1,000 Community
Les Schwab Tires $1,000 Community
Knife River $1,000 Community
State Farm – Shawna Kolles $1,000 Community
O2B Kids $1,000 Community
NorthStar Regional $1,000 Community
Foss Swim School $1,000 Community
The Planning Company $500 Fireworks
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School $500 Fireworks
Wings Financial $500 Fireworks
The Original Collins Brothers
Towing $500 Fireworks
Lano Equipment $250 Event
Dojo Karate $250 Event
Canvas Craft $250 Event
Sora Therapy $250 Event
Midwest Landscapes $250 Event
Northface Construction $250 Event
Albertville KinderCare $250 Event
101 Market $250 Event
GROSS TOTAL $25,500
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WHEREAS, the donation to the City of Otsego is for the purpose of supporting provisions of community events in Otsego; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 requires that all gifts and donations or real or personal property be accepted only with
the adoption of a resolution of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego sincerely thanks the before mentioned business and community organizations for their generous
donation and for the support of their community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the aforementioned donations for the 2026 Otsego Prairie Festival are hereby accepted.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 12th day of October, 2026.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk