HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-09 Accept Donation to the Hastings LeDuc Historic Estate
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Dan Wietecha, City Administrator
Date: October 6, 2025
Item: Accept Donation to LeDuc Historic Estate
Council Action Requested:
Council is asked to accept an anonymous $2000 donation to repair water intrusion at the LeDuc
Historic Estate.
Background Information:
An anonymous donor has graciously offered $2000 to repair water damage in the archway of the
window bay in the library. Repair consists of removal and repair of flashing, scrape, and re-caulk
to prevent water intrusion at the window and plaster and paint repair of interior damage.
Repairs and maintenance on historic buildings like the LeDuc can be quite expensive and can
also require extra time or specialized contractors to complete. Cost estimate for this work is
$1900-$2000.
Financial Impact:
Positive impact
Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
VIII-09
CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ___________
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND ACCEPTING ANONYMOUS
DONATION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS LEDUC HISTORIC ESTATE
WHEREAS, an anonymous resident has presented the City with a $2000 donation to
repair damage from water intrusion at the LeDuc Historic Estate; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends the donor
for these civic efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota:
1. That the donations are accepted and acknowledged with gratitude.
2. That the donations will be used to repair water intrusion at the LeDuc Historic Estate.
Adopted this 6th day of October, 2025.
__________________________________
Mary Fasbender, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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