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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
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Explore the feasibility of providing additional
educational and recreational facilities at Edgewood
Middle School
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* 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)
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