Results for Selected Precincts in Dakota County

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #197)
APPROVE RENEWAL AND INCREASE OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION (TECHNOLOGY)
The school board of Independent School District No. 197 (West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools) has proposed a project for the payment of certain technology costs, including costs of improving equity and access to current technology; the funding of costs related to the acquisition, replacement and maintenance of technology; and the funding of costs related to technology systems and infrastructure. The voters previously approved a capital project levy to provide funds for the project costs, which is set to expire in taxes payable year 2014. The school board proposes to renew and increase the capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.198107% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed authorization would raise approximately $1,200,000 for taxes payable in 2015, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. The estimated cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $12,000,000. The project has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the renewal and increase of the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 197 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #197)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE FOR SECURITY
The school board of Independent School District No. 197 (West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools) has proposed certain projects for the improvement of security at all school facilities district-wide, including without limitation the construction of secured entrances to school buildings and classrooms. To provide funds for the costs of the projects, the school board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. This project has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 197 (West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000 to provide funds for enhanced security of its school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #197)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE FOR STADIUM
If the voters of the School District approve both School District Ballot Questions 1 and 2, the school board of Independent School District No. 197 (West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools) has additionally proposed a project for the construction and equipping of a stadium to be located at Henry Sibley High School. To provide funds for the costs of the project, the school board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,585,000. This project has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. If School District Ballot Questions 1 and 2 are both approved by the voters, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 197 (West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools) additionally be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,585,000 to provide funds for the construction and equipping of a new stadium to be located at Henry Sibley High School? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.