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June 29, 2016 ((Opp 31�) FM Area Foundation Connecting people and purpose. Nancy Malecha, City Administrator City of Pequot Lakes 4638 County Road 11 Pequot Lakes MN 56472 Dear Nancy, It was a pleasure visiting with you last week and sharing the exciting news of the generous donation one of our fund-holders wishes to grant to the city of Pequot Lakes. Just a quick synopsis: • The donor feels Pequot Lakes is a progressive and active community. The donor is aware of the Highway 371 bypass and its potential effects on local business. • The donor sees potential in creating places of destination in Pequot Lakes and wants to assist the city by: • Granting$150,000 to develop a State Flag Display in Trailside Park similar to the Avenue of State Flags at Mount Rushmore(see included photos). • Granting$100,000 to construct a splash park. • The donor wishes to provide these grants anonymously with no acknowledgement or identification of the donor. The donor asked that I enclose a number of documents prepared by the donor to provide you with additional details regarding the potential donation and ideas on how the State Flag Display could be constructed. It is my understanding that further conversations to determine exactly how to carry out the wishes of the donor in regard to the Trailside Park project and the splash park will be entertained once the grant/donation offer is accepted by the city of Pequot Lakes. The donor would like to grant the dollars as soon as possible but understands actual construction may not be accomplished yet this year. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I will call you again next week to confirm that you received this information. 1 know you mentioned the process you will need to follow in considering this grant donation, i.e., discussion at Park Commission, recommendation from Park Commission to City Council, discussion at City Council, City Council decision,etc., but unfortunately, I didn't write down verbatim what you said so I would like to gather that information again. Thank you and the city of Pequot Lakes for your consideration of this wonderful potential grant donation. I look forward to visiting with you again soon. Sincerely, Our vision is to address all quality of life needs Greg Diehl in our community by creating unlimited Development Officer philanthropic resources. 409 7th St.S PHONE: • 0 NATIONAL Fargo, D 58103 www.areafoundation.org STANDARDS