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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 08/11/1997., AGENDA JOINT CITY COUNCIUSCHOOL BOARD SESSION MONDAY, AUGUST 11,1997 SCHOOL BOARD: CITY COUNCIL: SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF: CITY COUNCIL STAFF: 7:00P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER 8100 SCHOOL ROAD Chair Karen Norman, Vice Chair Mary Endorf, Clerk Ann Yonamine, Treasurer Mark Kantor, Director David Hann, Director Carol Bomben, Director Barb Gabbert Mayor Jean Harris, Ronald Case, Sherry Butcher-Younghans, Ross Thorfinnson, Jr., Nancy Trya-Lukens Superintendent Bill Gaslin, Cyndie Hays, High School Principal, Steve Schultz, High School Activities Director, Roxanne Aase, Acting Recording Secretary City Manager Carl Julie, Assistant City Manager Chris Enger, Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources, Eugene Dietz, Director of Public Works I. SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM PRESENTATION Superintendent Gaslin will introduce a presentation on the September 9 Special Election. Also presenting will be Eden Prairie High School's principal, Cyndie Hays, and Steve Schultz, high school activities director. II. OTHER BUSINESS OF MUTUAL INTEREST III. ADJOURNMENT 7/15/97 SEPrEMBER 9, 1997 REFERENDUM QUESTION 1 $16,850,000 A. mGH SCHOOL MODIFICATIONS, ACTIVITY CENTER $14, {)()(), 000 ADDmON & SITE IMPROVEMENTS Purpose: To provide adequate space for educational programming for physical education and intramural activities for a high school of 3,500 students and, furthermore, to make necessary building modifications to ensure appropriate alignment of student services. Programming Summary: The major elements of the high school modifications, activity center addition and site improvements are described in general terms as follows: , 1. The construction of the Activity Center will include six teaching stations and a running track at an estimated cost of $8,650,000. 2. The conversion of one of the outdoor playing fields into two additional teaching stations by installing artificial turf, with a portable, heated bubble to permit year-round usage along with other site improvements to repair the existing stadium field and track is estimated to cost $2,250,000. 3. The modifications to the existing building would enhance and align student support and student activities services with an estimated cost of $1,000,000. 4. The project would also add classroom and production space for Docutech/vocational training and multi- media. 5. Furniture and equipment will be needed for these spaces. 6. The estimated cost of this entire project, including the activity center, the turf field with bubble, stadium improvements, building modifications, furniture/equipment, architectural fees and contingency totals $14,000,000. C. CENTRAL KINDERGARTEN CENTER MULTIPURPOSE $800,000 ROOM Purpose: To provide handicapped accessibility space for physical education, music and art. Programming Summary: The major elements of the Central Kindergarten Center multipurpose room addition are described in general terms as follows: 1. The room would be immediately adjacent to the existing kindergarten center and on-grade with the existing facility to permit handicapped accessibility. Currently, physically handicapped children are unable to get to the existing gymnasium under the Administrative Services Center because there are no elevators in either the Central Kindergarten Center or the Administrative Services Center. . 2. The multipurpose room would be used for physical education, music and art activities. 3. The room will also be usable for meetings with parents or other larger groups. D. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER ELEVATOR $200,000 Purpose: To provide handicapped accessibility to all levels of the Administrative Services Building. Programming Summary: The major elements of constructing an elevator in the Administrative Services Center are described in general terms as follows: 1. The Administrative Services Center does not provide for handicapped accessibility except to the top floor by use of a ramp. 2. No accessibility is provided to the center floor or the lower floor (gymnasium). 3. Handicapped individuals are unable to go to the shelter areas in case of emergencies. OFFICIAL BALLOT SPECIAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 272 (EDEN PRAIRIE) STATE OF MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote, complete the arrow pointing to your choice, like this < ---< < Use only the marker provided QUESTION NO. 1 SHALL THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 272 (EDEN PRAIRIE) BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,850,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISmON AND BETTERMENT OF SCHOOL SITES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF AN ACTIVITIES CENTER FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND INTRAMURAL PROGRAMMING; THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS ATHLETIC FACILITIES; THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE mGH SCHOOL; THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEVATOR IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER TO PROVIDE DISABLED ACCESS; THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AT THE CENTRAL KINDERGARTEN CENTER TO PROVIDE DISABLED ACCESS; AND THE EXPANSION AND EQUIPPING OF THE CENTRAL PREP KITCHEN AT THE HIGH SCHOOL TO ACCOMMODATE INCREASED STUDENT ENROLLMENT? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALWT QUESTION, YOU ARE YES < ---< < VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. NO <-« EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IN'IEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Budn~Serri~ __________________________________________ ___ DATE: June 13, 1997 TO: Bill Gaslin FROM: Merle Gamm RE: Proposed Referendum Bill, Springsted has provided us with the following information concerning tax levy impact on various valued homes based upon a $24,500,000 referendum. $100,000 $21. 67 per year $150,000 $39.01 per year $200,000 $56.35 per year $300,000 $91.02 per year $400,000 $125.70 per year Several of the district's current bond issues are being paid in full in the next few years. The district's debt service will experience its highest debt service tax levy rate in 1997 for taxes payable in 1999. The debt service Net Tax Capacity Rate (rate of taxation) will decrease in 1998 pay 2000, remain stable for the ensuing two years, and then start decreasing rapidly. The tax rate for debt service for 2001 for taxes payable in 2003 is only 61 % of the tax rate for 1997 payable 1999. These statements assume the sale of bonds for the proposed $24,500,000 referendum.