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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2012
AGENDA #: 7 B
PREPARED BY : Kelly Meyer, Asst. City Manager
PRESENTED Kelly Meyer
BY:
AGENDA ITEM: PRESENTATION: POLAR PLUNGE EVENT TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLY M PICS
HELD AT SAND POINT PARK
DISCUSSION: On February 18 , 2012 the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics will be held at
Sand Point Beach from noon until 3:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by l ocal law
enforcement, including several members of the Prior Lake police department
(Sgt. J ohn Stanger, Officer Chris Schaefer, and Officer Adam Boser) who will
“take the plunge” into the icy waters of Prior Lake to raise money for the Special
Olympics. Other staff members who have stepped up to take the plunge include
Lynda Allen, Angie Barsta d and Janet Ringberg. Not only is the event sponsored
by law e n forcement, it is also being supported by many local businesses and
community members through d o nations and fund - raising efforts.
Casey Meyer of the Special Olympics will pr o vide a brief (5 - m inute) presentation
on the event and the efforts to support Special Olympics.
RECOMMEN D ED There is no action required.
MOTION: