HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8841RESOLUTION NO. 8841
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPORT OF
MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND REFERENDUM
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of quality public
education; and
WHEREAS, the City has a longstanding record of cooperative programs with the
Mounds View School District; and
WHEREAS, the School District has demonstrated an outstanding record of high
academic achievement; and
WHEREAS, quality schools are important to the quality of life in our community
and maintaining high property values; and
WHEREAS, most school buildings are already occupied beyond 100 percent
capacity and an additional 1,600 students are anticipated in the Mounds View School
District in the next seven years; and
WHEREAS, it has been 18 years since the District last asked voters to invest in
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the School Board unanimously voted to place the bond referendum
on the November 7, 2017, ballot; and
WHEREAS, the bond would relieve overcrowding, address safety and security
needs, and improve aging infrastructure; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mounds View hereby supports the
passage of the bond referendum for Mounds View Public Schools on November 7, 2017.
Adopted this 9th day of October, 2017.
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Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nyle ikmu�, Interi City Administrator
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