HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2003-073 School Reforendum 4,91�, 1rl. RESOLUTION NO.2003-73
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City of Edna
WHEREAS, surveys have shown that the quality of our public education system is the No. 1
reason people choose to reside in Edina;and
WHEREAS, during the 2003 legislative session, the State did not provide any additional operating
funds to schools to meet increasing costs;and
WHEREAS, the Edina Board of Education identified and prioritized maintenance and program
needs in the school district; and
WHEREAS, Edina Public Schools' facilities were well built and managed, but due to the type and
age of work done in the era they were constructed, there are serious maintenance issues that must
be addressed in the near future;and
WHEREAS,the type and number of programs offered by the school district,including the addition
of girls athletics, has changed significantly since the last of the schools was constructed more than
30 years ago;and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina is a supporter of the youth asset-building initiative "Connecting
With Kids."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council hereby gives its support for
the Edina Public Schools Bond and Operations Levy Referendum and encourages all citizens
within the boundaries of the Edina school district to exercise their right to vote, authorizing these
very important projects to"operate,renovate and innovate."
Passed and adopted this 21St day of October 2003. D ,�
Attest
City Clerk Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted by the Edina
City Council at its regular meeting October 7,2003,and as recorded in the Minutes of said regular meeting.
WITNESS,my hand and seal of said City this day of .2003.
Debra A.Mangen,City Clerk
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