2003-87
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
October 13. 2003
RESOLUTION NO:
2003-87
MOTION BY:
Peterson
SECONDED BY:
A votte
A RESOLUTION REGARDING SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 BOND/OPERATING LEVY
WHEREAS, Independent School District 112 is one of the fastest growing school district
in the metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, current enrollment projections predict that the high school will be 360
students beyond capacity by 2005 and the elementary schools will be at capacity just in time for the
new elementary school is to be opened; and
and
WHEREAS, the system of public schools is a cornerstone of quality in this community;
WHEREAS, learning is one of our officially-adopted community values; and
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WHEREAS, the Chanhassen City Council believes that quality education has a positive
effect on community market values; and
WHEREAS, District 112 has proposed a bond referendum in the amount of $54.75 million
to build and improve schools, purchase land, and upgrade existing facilities; and
WHEREAS, District 112 is also proposing an operating levy of $124 more per student per
year for 10 years in order to help pay for the operation of existing and the proposed new schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Chanhassen, Minnesota urges residents to educate themselves about the referendum and to vote on
November 4, 2003.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 13th day of October 2003.
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Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
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Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
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Furlong None Lundquist
Labatt
Ayotte
Peterson