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Gillen family donates $12,500 to Shakopee Community Center sauna and scholarship in memory of Xavier
Summary
The council accepted a $12,500 donation from the Gillen family to improve the community-center sauna and to establish a scholarship; the family and community center staff plan a plaque and small unveiling ceremony.
The council accepted a $12,500 donation from the Gillen family in memory of their son, Xavier. City staff explained the contribution will support improvements to the dry sauna and seed a scholarship program to increase access to community-center programs. Monique, Xavier's stepmother, and Nick Gillen, his father, spoke about Xavier's connection to the community center and their intent to further fund the scholarship through future events.
Councilor Lara moved to accept the donation; the motion was seconded and approved without recorded opposition. City staff said there will be a plaque outside the remodeled sauna and a small unveiling ceremony once the plaque is installed.
