HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-01671TY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO 2010-016
Whereas the City of Lake Elmo takes great pride in the success of ISD 832 and is committed to
ensuring that future generations of students continue to receive the highest-quality education; and
Whereas, we recognize that great schools benefit communities broadly and enhance property
values for local residents; and
Whereas, the strategic facilities plan for ISD 832 was developed over nearly two years in
consultation with area parents, teachers, administrators and community members, to identify
upgrades that meet the unique student and community needs of ISD 832; and
Whereas, the strategic facilities plan will deliver significant improvements in ISD 832's math,
engineering and science curriculum, as well as additional computer labs, libraries, support for
modem technology in all classrooms, and safer and healthier facilities for all teachers and
students; and
Whereas, improvements to athletic facilities will provide enhanced opportunities for ISD 932
students, local athletic associations and community members; and
Whereas, the strategic facilities plan will benefit all residents of ISD 832 by providing access to
meeting space, computer labs and other resources for local civic groups and community
gatherings; and
Whereas, by implementing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) -standard
improvements in all schools, including full LEED certification for the new Wildwood
Elementary School, ISD 8321 can continue its commitment to energy conservation by reducing
consumption by 10%-15%, protecting the environment and preserving significant operating
dollar-, for teachers and programs; and
Whereas, the time is right for this project, as ISD 832 is in a unique position to maximize
taxpayer value with the use of federal stimulus Build America Bonds, lower than normal
construction costs, and long-term investments that will deliver efficient operations for the next 50
years.
Therefore, be it resolved by the undersigned elected officer that the City of Lake Elmo is in full
support of the ISD 832 facilities plan and bond referendum as approved on February 4, 2010 by
the ISD 832 School Board.
Mayor