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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4718 . ~ RESOLUTION NO. 4718 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO EXPLORE A PARTNERSHIP WITH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 621 FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Independent School District No. 621 have identified a need for classroom and recreational space at Pinewood and Sunnyside Schools; and WHEREAS, the Board has approached the city Council of Mounds View with a request to consider a joint project to explore ways that the two local units of government can work cooperatively to provide classroom and recreational space for the elementary students of Mounds View; and WHEREAS, at the 1995 Strategic Planning Session, the city Council committed to broadening its relationship with the school district as one of its service delivery action steps; and WHEREAS, the opportunity to explore a cooperative partnership with the School District is consistent with the Council's goals; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View city/School District partnership can best be accomplished by the creation of a Task Force with the following composition: 1 School Board Member 1 Elementary School Principal (Pinewood or sunnyside) Director of Community Education 1 Member of the Early Childhood Family Education Committee 1 Parent from either Pinewood or Sunnyside School 1 City Councilmember 1 EDA Commissioner 1 EDC Member 1 Senior Resident of Mounds View 1 Representative from Ramsey County City Administrator; and WHEREAS, the Task Force will be charged with: * Identifying the educational and recreational space needs at Sunnyside and Pinewood * Explore the feasibility of providing additional educational and recreational facilities at Edgewood Middle School . .. . RESOLUTION NO. 4718 PAGE TWO OF TWO * Identifying the size, scope and costs associated with additional space needs * Explore funding opportunities * Present findings to the Board and City Council with recommendations for action; and WHEREAS, the City council, at their February 6, 1995 Work Session, expressed interest in participating in a cooperative approach to solving a problem impacting Mounds View children and their parents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council in and for the City of Mounds View does hereby declare its intent to partner with Independent School District No. 621 to explore opportunities to identify the educational and recreational space needs of the children of Mounds View attending pinewood and Sunnyside Elementary Schools. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council does hereby declare its intent to participate in a joint Task Force as outlined herein. Adopted this 27th day of February, 1995. AT1'EST: (SEAL) \' ---"- ,,~ '"-.... //"I/d" .0" ~. / I \ \