IV.4. Resolution Accepting Gifts and Donations Received by the City in 2025; Bishop
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2026-018
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Nick Bishop, Finance Director
Date: February 17, 2026
Subject: Accept 2025 Gifts and Donations
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO adopt Resolution 2026-008 Accepting Gifts and Donations Received by
the City in 2025.
OVERVIEW
Minnesota State Statute 465.03 requires that the City Council officially accept gifts to
the City through a resolution. The attached resolution includes all gifts and donations
received throughout 2025, totaling $40,607.51.
Certain gifts and donations are reflected in the annual budget due to their recurring
nature. Acceptance of additional gifts or donations may result in additional or offsetting
expenditures. Acceptance of 2025 Gifts and Donations will not create any additional
long-term costs or expenditures for the City.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Resolution 2026-008 Accepting Gifts and Donations Received by the City in 2025
Finance Department
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-008
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GIFTS AND DONATIONS
RECEIVED BY THE CITY IN 2025
WHEREAS, MN Statute 465.03 requires that cities accept donations for the benefit of
its residents in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor; and
WHEREAS, MN Statute 465.03 requires that all gifts and donations be accepted only
with the adoption of a resolution of the governing body by two-thirds of its members;
and
WHEREAS, additional revenues received may require the City to incur additional
expenditures in order to comply with restricted donations; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the following gifts and donations during 2025:
Donor Amount Designated Use
Anonymous 1,150.50 Arts Center
Depot Gala Silent Auction 310.77 Depoty Youth Advisory Board
Donations through ActiveNet Registration 13,830.26 Activity Center
Donations through AudienceView Ticketing 840.00 Arts Center
Friends of HCA 17,000.00 Arts Center
Fundraising 5,931.98 Activity Center
Sonus Interiors 500.00 Depot Youth Advisory Board
Payroll Contributions 314.00 Activity Center
Payroll Contributions 240.00 Depot
Payroll Contributions 490.00 Arts Center
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the gifts and donations are hereby officially
accepted by City Council with acknowledgement and gratitude to the donors.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 17th day of February, 2026.
By:___________________________
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk