Ballot Questions

The following list includes constitutional amendments, county, municipal, and school district questions.
 

Aitkin

School District Question 1 (ISD #001)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Aitkin Independent School District No. 1 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $445.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.** Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Aitkin Independent School District No. 1 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.**
 

Anoka

City Question 1 (City of Andover-004)

PRESERVATION OF WATER, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HABITAT AREAS
Shall the City of Andover, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to finance the acquisition of land from willing sellers for the preservation of natural areas, water and air quality and wildlife habitat? Spending would be subject to an annual audit. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. This proposal would cost approximately $8 per year for each $100,000 in property value on most property types. The maximum amount of increased levy as a percentage of market value is .0078% and the maximum amount that would be raised by the new referendum tax rate in the first year if it were to be levied is $195,539.

City Question 1 (City of Columbia Heights-040)

PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT
Shall the home rule charter of the City of Columbia Heights be amended to establish a four ward, two at-large council member system of representation by creating two additional council member positions, with the transition schedule of one council member elected from each ward in 2008 and two council members elected at-large in 2010.

City Question 1 (City of Fridley-055)

Shall the City increase the water, sanitary sewer and storm water rates?
The City is required to run the water, sanitary sewer, and storm water operations like a business. Due to the City Charter limitation on rate increases, the operations lost approximately $500,000 in 2005. The City expects similar or greater losses in 2006 and beyond unless these rates are raised as follows: Water - 16 cents per 1,000 gallons used; Sanitary Sewer – 32 cents per 1,000 gallons of water used; and Storm Water – 13 cents per quarter per residential property. Do you approve the utility rate increases listed above that are needed to bring revenues even with expenses?

City Question 1 (City of Lino Lakes-080)

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LINO LAKES CITY CHARTER
Should Chapter II (Form of Government), Section 2.04 (Incompatible Offices) of the Lino Lakes City Charter be amended to read as follows: (Proposed new language in bold print): "Section 2.04 Incompatible Offices No Member of the Council shall be a member of the City Charter Commission, hold any paid municipal office or employment through the City other than that to which elected. Further, until one (1) year after the expiration of his/her term, no Mayor or Council Member shall be appointed or employed by the City in a compensated position which was created, or the ompensation for which was increased during his/her term as Mayor or Council Member." Shall the proposed Charter amendment be adopted?

School District Question 1 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,830,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a new elementary school?

School District Question 2 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE - 18 HS CLASSROOMS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,500,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of 18 classrooms and renovations at St. Francis High School?

School District Question 3 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE - HS PHY ED SPACE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including physical education space at St. Francis High School?

School District Question 4 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE - FIX AND REPAIR
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including fix and repair projects (roofs, parking lots, etc.) at district sites?

School District Question 1 (ISD #624)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,286 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 624 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #728)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $697.81 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $903.81 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #831)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The existing referendum levy authority for Independent School District No. 831, Forest Lake, is expiring. The School Board has proposed to replace the expiring authority and to increase its general education revenue by $725.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 831 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #831)

APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 831, Forest Lake, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $175.00 per pupil, contingent upon Ballot Question No. 1 being approved. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, shall this additional increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 831 also be approved?
 

Becker

School District Question 1 (ISD #023)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 BE APPROVED?
The Board of Independent School District No. 23, Frazee-Vergas Public Schools has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $125.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 23 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #023)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 BE APPROVED?
The Board of Independent School District No. 23, Frazee-Vergas Public Schools has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $274.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 23 be approved

School District Question 1 (ISD #309)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 309 (Park Rapids Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 309 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2889)

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2889 (Lake Park-Audubon) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $24,700,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a secondary facility in Lake Park; and the construction, renovation and equipping of a prekindergarten/elementary facility in Audubon?
 

Beltrami

City Question 1 (City of Bemidji-015)

CONSTRUCTION OF THE BEMIDJI REGIONAL EVENT CENTER
Shall the Bemidji City Council seek special Legislative authorization to extend the current one half of one percent local sales and use tax (.5%) for the purpose of paying 60% of the cost to construct the Bemidji Regional Events Center? (The projected cost of constructing the Event Center is $35 million. The State is responsible for appropriating 40% of the cost. If authorized, the City will issue General Obligation Bonds up to the authorized amount for the purpose of paying capital and administrative costs of acquisition, demolition, construction, infrastructure im-provements, furniture, fixtures and equipment. Revenues from the extended Sales and Use Tax will be pledged to the payment of the Bonds, with Bond payments also guaranteed by the City’s Property Taxes.)

City Question 2 (City of Bemidji-015)

CHARTER AMENDMENT-THE MAYOR
Shall Section 2.06 of the Charter be amended to add the requirement that the mayor provide an annual state of the city address to city residents and, delete the reference to election of president pro-tem?

City Question 3 (City of Bemidji-015)

CHARTER AMENDMENT -INTERFERENCE WITH ADMINISTRATION
Shall Section 2.09 of the Charter be amended to delete and restate in stronger language the prohibition that the mayor and/or councilmembers not publicly or privately direct or manage the work of a subordinate of the city manager?

City Question 4 (City of Bemidji-015)

CHARTER AMENDMENT-THE CITY MANAGER
Shall Section 6.01 of the Charter be amended to delete the current provision which permits the council to pay the city manager salary and/or benefits for an additional calendar month, not to exceed two calendar months salary and/or benefits, after the council’s adoption of a preliminary resolution to suspend the city manager from duty?

City Question 1 (City of Kelliher-099)

CITY OF KELLIHER-SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?
 

Benton

City Question 1 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the City of St. Cloud, Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $34,500,000 for the acquisition and betterment of public safety facilities, including construction and equipping of a new police station in downtown St. Cloud? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of the market value is 0.76% and the amount that will be raised by the new tax rate in the year to be levied (2008) is $2,897,200. The bonds are general obligations of the City, which pledges its full faith and credit to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

City Question 2 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the City of St. Cloud, Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,510,000 for the acquisition and betterment of public safety facilities, including construction and equipping of a new south side fire station and remodeling of existing fire stations? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of the market value is 0.006% and the amount that will be raised by the new tax rate in the year to be levied (2008) is $211,400. The bonds are general obligations of the City, which pledges its full faith and credit to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

City Question 3 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the Street Construction ordinance be amended to permit the City Council to authorize construction of the following improvements: Pinecone Road Improvements: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway along Pinecone Road between County Road (CR) 120 (20th Street North) and County Road (CR) 134, including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound Pinecone Road at CR 120 ? Left and right-turn lanes on southbound Pinecone Road at Glenview Lane ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound Pinecone Road at Glenview Lane ? A right-turn lane on southbound Pinecone Road at 16th Street South ? A right-turn lane on southbound Pinecone Road at Timberdoodle Drive Stearns County Road (CR) 134 Improvements: Construct a 4-lane, divided roadway along CR 134 from the intersection at Pinecone Road to the intersection at CSAH 4 and CR 138 (54th Avenue North), including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on westbound CR 134 at Pinecone Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound CR 134 at Pinecone Road ? A right-turn lane on southbound CR 134 at Spruce Street ? A right-turn lane on southbound CR 134 at West Oakes Drive ? A left–turn lane on northbound CR 134 at West Oakes Drive ? Left and right-turn lanes on southbound CR 134 at CSAH 4 Stearns County State-Aid Highway (CSAH) No. 4 Improvements: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway along CSAH 4 from just west of Rolling Ridge Road to CR 134/Ridgewood Road including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at Rolling Ridge Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on westbound CSAH 4 at Rolling Ridge Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at CR 134/Ridgewood Road ? Dual left-turn lanes on westbound CSAH 4 at CR 134/Ridgewood Road ? A right-turn lane on eastbound Ridgewood Road at CSAH 4 Construct a 6-lane divided roadway along CSAH 4 from CR 134/Ridgewood Road to CSAH 138 (54th Avenue) including dual left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at CSAH 138/54th Avenue.

City Question 1 (City of Sartell-262)

APPROVAL OF CONTINUATION OF ½ CENT SALES AND USE TAX
Explanation: The residents of Sartell, St. Cloud, St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Waite Park and Sauk Rapids currently collect a one-half percent (1/2%) sales and use tax. That tax expires March 31, 2007. The collected tax revenue will be used first to fund the construction of a new regional library in St. Cloud with remaining sales tax dollars collected shared by the collecting cities for other projects that serve a regional area. Shall the City of Sartell be authorized to continue the collection of a ½ cent sales and use tax through the year 2018 to fund the regional library in St. Cloud and any or all of the projects described below and approved by the voters for the approved projects in an aggregate amount not to exceed $24 million?

City Question 2 (City of Sartell-262)

LAND ACQUISITIONS
Shall up to $5 million of the ½ cent sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition of and payment of bonds for land for open space, natural areas, nature parks, passive and active recreational uses, trails, and similar community facilities serving the regional area?

City Question 3 (City of Sartell-262)

ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS
Shall up to $ 6 million of the ½ cent sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition of, betterment of, development of, improvements to and payment of bonds for new and existing regional athletic and recreational parks and trails and complementary recreational facilities which could include trails, recreational fields, pools, shelters, and similar recreational facilities?

City Question 4 (City of Sartell-262)

COMMUNITY RESOURCE FACILITIES
Shall up to $ 3 million of the ½ cent sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition, betterment, construction and development of and payment of bonds for community resource facilities which could include a branch library, community meeting rooms, senior center activity space, heritage or museum space, historic building and site preservation, and similar facilities?

City Question 5 (City of Sartell-262)

REGIONAL ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADES
Shall up to $ 10 million of the ½ cent sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition, betterment, construction of and payment of bonds for new and reconstruction of existing regional roadway corridors which could include County Road 119; 50th Avenue South; Pinecone Road; 19th Avenue South; 4th Avenue South to County Road 119; an east-west collector roadway and other regionally significant major roadway improvements.

City Question 1 (City of Sauk Rapids-073)

CITY QUESTION NUMBER 1: APPROVAL OF CONTINUATION OF ONE-HALF PERCENT (1/2%) SALES AND USE TAX
Shall the City of Sauk Rapids be authorized to continue the collection of a one-half percent (1/2%) sales and use tax through the year 2018 to fund the regional library in Saint Cloud and any or all of the projects described below and approved by the voters in an aggregate amount not to exceed $25,250,000.

City Question 2 (City of Sauk Rapids-073)

CITY QUESTION NUMBER 2: ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS
Shall up to $10 million of the one-half percent (1/2%) sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition of, betterment of, development of and improvements to, and payment of debt service on bonds issued to fund, new and existing regional athletic and recreational parks and trails and complementary recreational facilities, which could include trails, recreational fields, shelters and other community buildings, and similar recreational facilities.

City Question 3 (City of Sauk Rapids-073)

CITY QUESTION NUMBER 3: REGIONAL ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
Shall up to $15 million of the one-half percent (1/2%) sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition, betterment and construction of and payment of debt service on bonds issued to fund new and reconstruction of existing regional transportation corridors and other regionally significant major transportation improvements.

City Question 4 (City of Sauk Rapids-073)

CITY QUESTION NUMBER 4: SPORTS ARENA EAST IMPROVEMENTS
Shall up to $250,000 of the one-half percent (1/2%) sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of new improvements to the Sports Arena East facility.
 

Big Stone

Town Question 1 (Town of Moonshine Twp-065)

Shall the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years be designated as the date of the Moonshine Township general election?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2888)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2888 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No. 2888 (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $975 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Blue Earth

City Question 1 (City of Mankato-100)

SHOULD SMOKING BE PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF WORK WITHIN CITY
Should smoking be prohibited in public places and places of work within the City of Mankato pursuant to ordinance no. 05-0328-5?

City Question 2 (City of Mankato-100)

THE 0.5% LOCAL SALES TAX REMAIN IN EFFECT AND UNCHANGED UNTIL 2018
The 0.5% local sales tax will remain in effect and unchanged until 2018 and continue to be used for the retirement of bonded debt for the Midwest Wireless Civic Center and for improvements to the downtown area maintenance and improvements to the Midwest Wireless Civic Center and retiring the debt as early as 2015?

School District Question 1 (ISD #088)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 88 (New Ulm Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $400 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for 10 (ten) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.** Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No.88 be approved? **BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Brown

School District Question 1 (ISD #088)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 88 (New Ulm Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $400 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for 10 (ten) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.** Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No.88 be approved? **BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Carlton

City Question 1 (City of Barnum-014)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #100)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, INSTRUCTIONAL, AND OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS, PERSONNEL AND SERVICES
The School Board of Independent School District Number 100 (Wrenshall) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by a maximum amount of $450.00 per pupil, effective for taxes payable in 2007. The school district’s actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for three years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District Number 100 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Carver

School District Question 1 (ISD 110)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 110 (Waconia, St. Bonifacius, New Germany) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,065,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites, including the acquisition and improvement of land for future school facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD 110)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 110 (Waconia, St. Bonifacius, New Germany) has proposed to revoke the portion of the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2007 ($88.47 per pupil) and to revoke the portion of the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2008 ($50.25 per pupil), and to replace those authorizations with a new authorization of $138.72 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 110 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #112)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 - APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 112 be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $92,910,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new high school facility? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #112)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 - APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 112 has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $285 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by not to exceed the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. YES NO If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 112 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #716)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
The School Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Yes No Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2859)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2859 (Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $680.05 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $880.05 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2859 approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Cass

School District Question 1 (ISD #317)

FUNDING TO RESTORE CUTS, BALANCE BUDGET AND MANAGE COST INCREASES
The board of Independent School District No. 317 (Deer River) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 317 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #317)

FUNDING TO INCREASE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS BUDGETS
The board of Independent School District No. 317 (Deer River) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $100 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 317 also be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2170)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2170, Staples Motley, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $440.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2170 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #2170)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 2170, Staples Motley, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $100.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2170 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Chippewa

City Question 1 (City of Maynard-065)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #129)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 129, Montevideo Public Schools, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $375 per pupil. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 129 BE APPROVED? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #775)

SHALL THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION BE REVOKED AND THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.775 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No.775 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Public Schools has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum rvenue authorization of $104.81 and to replace it with a new authorization of $200 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 775 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #777)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 777 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No.777(Benson) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $515 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2190)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2190, Yellow Medicine East, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $581.00 per pupil. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2190 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Chisago

School District Question 1 (ISD #831)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The existing referendum levy authority for Independent School District No. 831, Forest Lake, is expiring. The School Board has proposed to replace the expiring authority and to increase its general education revenue by $725.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 831 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #831)

APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 831, Forest Lake, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $175.00 per pupil, contingent upon Ballot Question No. 1 being approved. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, shall this additional increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 831 also be approved?
 

Clay

School District Question 1 (ISD #2889)

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2889 (Lake Park-Audubon) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $24,700,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a secondary facility in Lake Park; and the construction, renovation and equipping of a prekindergarten/elementary facility in Audubon?
 

Cottonwood

School District Question 1 (ISD #173)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No 173 (Mountain Lake) be approved?
 

Crow Wing

City Question 1 (City of Brainerd-015)

SALES TAX AND BONDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
Should the City of Brainerd be authorized to (a) impose a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent, and (b) issue its general obligation bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $22,030,000, to provide funds to pay the capital and administrative costs of: (1) the construction costs of upgraded water and wastewater treatment facilities to serve the cities of Brainerd and Baxter; and (2) City water infrastructure improvements; and (3) trail development? The sales and use taxes would be pledged to pay the bonds, but as general obligations of the City, the bonds would ultimately be secured by the City's property taxes and full faith and credit. If the bonds were paid entirely from property taxes, the amount of taxes that would be raised in the first year of the property tax levy to pay the principal and interest on the bonds is estimated to be approximately $1,810,000. The maximum amount of taxes that would be raised in any subsequent year for this purpose is estimated to be approximately $1,812,000. This maximum increase in property tax levy is estimated to be approximately 0.259% of the taxable market value of property in the City. BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. Sales and use taxes are intended to be the primary source of payment for the bonds and property taxes will increase ONLY IF sales and use tax revenues are not sufficient to pay principal and interest on the bonds when due.

City Question 1 (City of Emily-065)

SALES TAX FOR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
Should the City of Emily be authorized to impose a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent to provide funds to pay the capital cost of the infrastructure of the Emily waste water system? The sales and use tax would be pledged as payment towards the outstanding loan payments that the City is obligated to pay for the waste water system. Alternative is to increase property tax levy of the taxable market value of the property in the City.

School District Question 1 (ISD #001)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Aitkin Independent School District No. 1 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $445.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.** Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Aitkin Independent School District No. 1 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.**

School District Question 1 (ISD #480)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 480 (Onamia) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $550 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 480 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #480)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 480 (Onamia) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $350,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the renovation of the existing track and related facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Dakota

School District Question 1 (ISD #191)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $845.68 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,433.75 per pupil, which would be an increase of $588.07 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 191 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #194)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #194)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has proposed to revoke $589.61 per pupil of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $589.61 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 3 (ISD #194)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.276% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $750,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $7,500,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #197)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 197 (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools) has proposed to revoke $585.68 per pupil of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,081.09 per pupil, which would be an increase of $495.41 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall a portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 197 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #659)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 659 (Northfield) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $685 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,180 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 659 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #659)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 659 (Northfield) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.367% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment, the support and maintenance of technology and the repair and betterment of school sites and facilities. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $750,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for seven years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $5,250,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. YES NO If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 659 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Dodge

City Question 1 (City of Claremont-014)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the City of Claremont be allowed to issue Sunday intoxicating liquor licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor to eligible establishments?

City Question 1 (City of Kasson-050)

Shall the City of Kasson, Minnesota be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,900,000 to defray the expense of the renovation, expansion and equipping of the former elementary school for city hall, library or other governmental purposes?

City Question 1 (City of West Concord-085)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Should the City of West Concord issue Sunday liquor licenses to eligible establishments?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2172)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2172 BE APPROVED?
The school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $294.80 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #2172)

SHALL THE CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2171 BE APPROVED?
The school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.56% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for boiler replacements, roof repair and maintenance, HVAC deferred maintenance, window replacement and repair, tuck pointing, replacement of ceiling tiles, lighting replacement, parking lot repair and resurfacing, and the purchase, installation and maintenance of technology and equipment. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $170,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for seven years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,190,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved?
 

Douglas

School District Question 1 (ISD #547)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 547 (Parkers Prairie) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $447.85 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 547 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2149)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2149 (Minnewaska) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $629 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2149 be approved?
 

Faribault

School District Question 1 (ISD #2134)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 2134 (United South Central Public Schools), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the portion of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2009 ($342.39 per pupil) and the portion of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2013 ($300.00 per pupil) and to approve a new authorization of $1,000 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2134 (United South Central Public Schools) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #2536)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2536 (Granada Huntley-East Chain) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $675 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2536 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Fillmore

City Question 1 (City of Rushford Village-150)

RUSHFORD VILLAGE QUESTION
Shall Option Plan A, modifying the standard of city government by providing for the appointment by the council of the clerk and treasurer be adopted for the government of the city?

City Question 1 (City of Wykoff)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the City Council of Wykoff be allowed to issue on-sale, off-sale licenses to restaurants, bars and clubs for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #227)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,750,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility and related improvements? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #227)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) also be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,085,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the repair, remodeling, renovation, upgrading, equipping and construction of an addition and improvements to the existing high school facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Freeborn

City Question 1 (City of Hayward-094)

CITY OF HAYWARD QUESTION
SHALL THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A SUNDAY INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE?

School District Question 1 (ISD #241)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 241 (Albert Lea Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $497.87 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $957.87 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. YES NO Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 241 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2134)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 2134 (United South Central Public Schools), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the portion of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2009 ($342.39 per pupil) and the portion of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2013 ($300.00 per pupil) and to approve a new authorization of $1,000 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2134 (United South Central Public Schools) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Goodhue

City Question 1 (City of Lake City-067)

LAKE CITY QUESTION
Shall the following proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Lake City be adopted? THAT PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF LAKE CITY, OR THAT PROPERTY IN WHICH THE CITY HAS EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF THE SURFACE, THAT IS LOCATED NORTH AND EASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: From the most Northerly boundary of the City of Lake City at its intersection with the most Northerly boundary of U.S. Highway #61; thence along the most Northerly boundary of said Highway #61 to Park Street; thence along the most Northerly boundary of Park Street to Chestnut Street; thence along the most Westerly boundary of Chestnut Street to Franklin Street; thence along the most Northerly boundary of Franklin Street to Marion Street; thence along the most Westerly boundary of Marion Street to U.S. Highway #61; thence along the most Northerly boundary of said Highway to Iowa Street; thence along the most Westerly boundary of Iowa Street to Oak Street; thence along the most Northerly boundary of Oak Street to Highway 61; thence along the most Northerly boundary of said Highway to its intersection with the CP Railroad Right-of-Way; thence along the most Northerly boundary of said Railroad to the most Southerly boundary of the City of Lake City and there terminating; SHALL NOT BE SOLD, VACATED, LEASED FOR MORE THAN A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, WITHOUT APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF LAKE CITY VOTING AT A GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION TO APPROVE SUCH SALE, VACATION, OR LEASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #659)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 659 (Northfield) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $685 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,180 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 659 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #659)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 659 (Northfield) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.367% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment, the support and maintenance of technology and the repair and betterment of school sites and facilities. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $750,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for seven years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $5,250,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. YES NO If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 659 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2172)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2172 BE APPROVED?
The school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $294.80 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #2172)

SHALL THE CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2171 BE APPROVED?
The school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.56% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for boiler replacements, roof repair and maintenance, HVAC deferred maintenance, window replacement and repair, tuck pointing, replacement of ceiling tiles, lighting replacement, parking lot repair and resurfacing, and the purchase, installation and maintenance of technology and equipment. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $170,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for seven years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,190,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved?
 

Hennepin

City Question 1 (City of Minneapolis-135)

CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 161 - A PROPOSAL TO USE INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS ELECTIONS
Should the City of Minneapolis adopt Single Transferable Vote, sometimes known as Ranked Choice Voting or Instant Runoff Voting, as the method for electing the Mayor, City Council, and members of the Park and Recreation Board, Library Board, and Board of Estimate and Taxation without a separate primary election and with ballot format and rules for counting votes adopted by ordinance?

City Question 1 (City of Plymouth)

Shall the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring land for open space, greenways, and parks? NOTICE: BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of increased levy as a percentage of market value is .010376%. The amount that will be raised by the new referendum tax rate in the first year it is to be levied is $892,000.

City Question 1 (City of Rockford-129)

CITY QUESTION NUMBER 1
Shall the City of Rockford, Minnesota, be authorized (a) to impose a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent, and (b) to issue its general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000, plus the cost of issuing the bonds, to finance the acquisition of properties along the Crow River and to upgrade the flood control levee as recommended by the study completed by BRA the City Engineers. The sales and use taxes would be pledged to pay the bonds, but as general obligation of the City, the bonds would ultimately be guaranteed by the City's property taxes. If the bonds were paid entirely from property tax levies, the amount of such increased levy as a percent of market value would be 3.17%, and the total amount of such taxes in the first year of any such levy would be $85,613. BY VOTING YES ON THE BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. Sales and use taxes are intended to be the primary source of payment for the bonds and property taxes will increase ONLY IF sales and use tax revenues are not sufficient to pay principal and interest on the bonds when due. YES NO

School District Question 1 (ISD 110)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 110 (Waconia, St. Bonifacius, New Germany) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,065,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites, including the acquisition and improvement of land for future school facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD 110)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 110 (Waconia, St. Bonifacius, New Germany) has proposed to revoke the portion of the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2007 ($88.47 per pupil) and to revoke the portion of the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2008 ($50.25 per pupil), and to replace those authorizations with a new authorization of $138.72 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 110 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD 277)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 277 (Westonka) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $480 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 277 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD 277)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 277 (Westonka) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $57,985,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a new facility to accommodate middle school programs; the repair, remodeling, renovation, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to the existing Mound Westonka High School, Shirley Hills Primary School, and Hilltop Primary School facilities; and the acquisition of land adjacent to the existing high school site for use for physical education and athletic programs? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD 278)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 278 (Orono) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by up to $550 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 278 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD 286)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
The School Board of Independent School District No. 286, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $315.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 286 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD 286)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 286, Brooklyn Center, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $200.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 286 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #728)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $697.81 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $903.81 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Houston

School District Question 1 (ISD #294)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 294 Houston has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,400 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would begin in 2008 after the expiration of authority that expires after taxes payable in 2007. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 294 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #300)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 300 (La Crescent-Hokah) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $575 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 300 be approved?
 

Hubbard

City Question 1 (City of Akeley-004)

PROPOSAL FOR THE ADOPTION OF "OPTIONAL PLAN A" FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Shall Optional Plan A, modifying the standard plan of city government by providing for the appointment by the council of the clerk/treasurer, be adopted for the government of the city of Akeley?

School District Question 1 (ISD #309)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 309 (Park Rapids Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 309 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Isanti

School District Question 1 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,830,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a new elementary school?

School District Question 2 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE - 18 HS CLASSROOMS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,500,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of 18 classrooms and renovations at St. Francis High School?

School District Question 3 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE - HS PHY ED SPACE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including physical education space at St. Francis High School?

School District Question 4 (ISD #015)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE - FIX AND REPAIR
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 15, St. Francis be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including fix and repair projects (roofs, parking lots, etc.) at district sites?

School District Question 1 (ISD #728)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $697.81 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $903.81 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Itasca

City Question 1 (City of Bigfork-034)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays? Yes No

City Question 1 (City of Marble-164)

SHALL OPTIONAL PLAN A MODIFYING THE STANDARD PLAN OF CITY GOVERNMENT BY PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CLERK BE ADOPTED FOR THE CITY OF MARBLE? YES NO
Shall Optional Plan A modifying the standard plan of city government by providing for the appointment by the council of the clerk be adopted for the City of Marble?

School District Question 1 (ISD #317)

FUNDING TO RESTORE CUTS, BALANCE BUDGET AND MANAGE COST INCREASES
The board of Independent School District No. 317 (Deer River) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 317 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #317)

FUNDING TO INCREASE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS BUDGETS
The board of Independent School District No. 317 (Deer River) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $100 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 317 also be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Jackson

City Question 1 (City of Okabena-090)

SPLIT-LIQUOR LICENSE
A city with a combination private-public system is referred to a "split-liquor" city. The City currently owns and operates a municipal liquor store. Shall the City Council be allowed to issue a private on-sale license to the Okabena Legion for the sale of intoxicating liquor?

City Question 2 (City of Okabena-090)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the City Council be allowed to issue an on-sale license to the Okabena Legion for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #173)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No 173 (Mountain Lake) be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2895)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2895, Jackson County Central, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $749.77 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2895 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Kandiyohi

City Question 1 (City of New London-109)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #775)

SHALL THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION BE REVOKED AND THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.775 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No.775 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Public Schools has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum rvenue authorization of $104.81 and to replace it with a new authorization of $200 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 775 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2396)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION.
The bBard of Independent School District No. 2396, Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, has proposed to REVOKE its existing referendum revenue authorization of $650.00 per pupil and REPLACE it with a new authorization that will increase its general education revenue by $1,444.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 7 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2396 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2534)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE ATHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 2534(Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $700 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization of $415.48 per pupil which expired after taxes payable in 2006. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. yes or no Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2534 (Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2890)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 2890, Renville County West Schools has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $400.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The new authorization would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Yes or No Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2890 be approved? By voting "yes" on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase.
 

Kittson

School District Question 1 (ISD #356)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 356 (Lancaster) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,009.08 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the portion of the school district's existing revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2007 and would be applicable to taxes payable in 2008 and thereafter. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 356 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU WILL BE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Koochiching

City Question 1 (City of Rainy Lake Unorganized-022)

SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Shall the County of Koochiching be allowed to issue Sunday Intoxicating Liquor Licenses to Restaurant or Club establishments located within the Precinct of Kooch Poll 5?

City Question 1 (City of Northome-035)

SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Should the City of Northome issue Sunday liquor licenses to eligible establishments?

School District Question 1 (ISD #363)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 363 (South Koochiching-Rainy River) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for a phased program of acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including acquisition and installation of instructional equipment, textbooks, supplies and improved technology systems?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2142)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2142 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No. 2142, St. Louis County Schools, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
 

Lac Qui Parle

City Question 1 (City of Dawson-045)

ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION
Should the City of Dawson be authorized to issue and sell its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,385,000 to provide funds for renovation and rehabilitation of the municipal swimming pool and bath house and related site improvements? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The amount of taxes that would be raised in the first year of the property tax levy to pay the principal and interest on the bonds is estimated to be approximately $102,100.00. The maximum amount of taxes that would be raised in any subsequent year for this purpose is estimated to be approximately $102,100.00 This maximum increase in property tax levy is estimated to be approximately 0.228786% of the taxable market value of property in the City. Contributions from the towns of Hamlin, Lac qui Parle, Maxwell, Providence, Riverside, Cerro Gordo, Baxter and Ten Mile Lake are expected to pay debt service on $390,000 of the principal amount of the bonds.

School District Question 1 (ISD #129)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 129, Montevideo Public Schools, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $375 per pupil. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 129 BE APPROVED? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2190)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2190, Yellow Medicine East, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $581.00 per pupil. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2190 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Lake

City Question 1 (City of Silver Bay-025)

SILVER BAY SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #381)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, INSTRUCTIONAL, AND OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS, PERSONNEL AND SERVICES
The School Board of Independent School District No. 381 (Lake Superior) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $950.00 per pupil, effective for taxes payable 2007. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 381 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Lake Of The Woods

School District Question 1 (ISD #390)

REVOKING EXISTING SCH0OL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 390 (Lake of the Woods) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $126.30 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $700 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 390 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #390)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of independent school district no. 390 (Lake of the Woods) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including roof replacements? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 3 (ISD #390)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of independent school district no. 390 (Lake of the Woods) also be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school facilities, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?

School District Question 1 (ISD #690)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of school facilities?

School District Question 2 (ISD #690)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Le Sueur

School District Question 1 (ISD #716)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
The School Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Yes No Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Lincoln

School District Question 1 (ISD #403)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION;APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 403 (Ivanhoe) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $400.45 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,200 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 403 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #404)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 404(Lake Benton Public School), State of Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $603.09 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,443.72 per pupil for 2007, which would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 404(Lake Benton) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
 

Mcleod

School District Question 1 (ISD #2859)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2859 (Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $680.05 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $880.05 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2859 approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Martin

City Question 1 (City of Truman-135)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2536)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2536 (Granada Huntley-East Chain) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $675 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2536 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2895)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2895, Jackson County Central, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $749.77 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2895 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Meeker

City Question 1 (City of Kingston-094)

Shall the city council be allowed to issue licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail?

School District Question 1 (ISD #466)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION.
The Board of Independent School District No. 466 (Dassel-Cokato) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $325 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #876)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 876 (Annandale) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $457.69 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $650 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 876 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2396)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION.
The bBard of Independent School District No. 2396, Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, has proposed to REVOKE its existing referendum revenue authorization of $650.00 per pupil and REPLACE it with a new authorization that will increase its general education revenue by $1,444.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 7 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2396 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Mille Lacs

City Question 1 (City of Isle-048)

CITY QUESTION #1 SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city be permitted to issue Sunday On-Sale intoxicating Liquor Licenses to establishments within the city? (‘On-Sale’ is defined as the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquor on the premises only) (M.S. 340A.504, subd. 3 (e) and M.S. 340A.416, subd. 4)

School District Question 1 (ISD #480)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 480 (Onamia) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $550 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 480 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #480)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 480 (Onamia) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $350,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the renovation of the existing track and related facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Morrison

City Question 1 (City of Pierz-154)

PIERZ CITY QUESTION 1
Shall Optional Plan B, providing for the council-manager form of city government, be adopted for the government of the City? Yes No

School District Question 1 (ISD #480)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 480 (Onamia) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $550 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 480 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #480)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 480 (Onamia) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $350,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the renovation of the existing track and related facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #487)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 487 (Upsala Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $700 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 487 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2170)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2170, Staples Motley, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $440.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2170 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #2170)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 2170, Staples Motley, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $100.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2170 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Mower

City Question 1 (City of Austin-015)

REFERENDUM QUESTION
May the City of Austin, Minnesota impose by ordinance a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent for the exclusive purpose of paying all or part of the capital or administrative costs of flood mitigation projects in the City of Austin, Minnesota, which tax shall terminate at the earlier of: 1) 20 years after the date of initial imposition of the tax; or 2) When the Austin City Council determines that the costs of such flood mitigation projects and any financing of such costs have been paid in full.

City Question 1 (City of Racine-119)

ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR A MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Should the Racine City Council be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $163,572.00 to finance a portion of the cost of building a new municipal building in the City?

School District Question 1 (ISD #500)

REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 500 be approved?
 

Murray

City Question 1 (City of Chandler-030)

Shall Optional Plan A, modifying the Standard Plan of city government providing for the appointment by the Chandler City Council of the City Clerk and City Treasurer (or Clerk/Treasurer combined position), be adopted for the government of the City of Chandler?

School District Question 1 (ISD #581)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 581 (Edgerton), Minnesosta, be authorized to issue general school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000, for acquisition and betterment of school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #2169)

Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District. No. 2169 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No. 2169, Murray County Central, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $450.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District. No. 2169 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2689)

Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2689 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No.2689 (Pipestone Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $400.88 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,000 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2689 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Nicollet

City Question 1 (City of North Mankato-065)

SALES TAX FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
Should the City of North Mankato be authorized to impose a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent to provide funds to pay the capital and administrative costs not exceeding $6,000,000 of the following capital projects: (i) The local share of the Trunk Highway 14/County State Aid Highway 41 interchange project; (ii) Development of regional parks and hiking and biking trails; on of the North Mankato Taylor Library; (iv) Riverfront redevelopment; and (v) Lake improvement projects.

School District Question 1 (ISD #088)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 88 (New Ulm Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $400 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for 10 (ten) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.** Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No.88 be approved? **BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #507)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 507 (Nicollet Public School) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $581.91 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $800 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 507 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Nobles

City Question 1 (City of Rushmore-120)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the City of Rushmore be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #518)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 518 BE APPROVED?
The Board of Independent School District No. 518, Worthington, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,000 per pupil. This authorization is to replace the expiring operating referendum. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight (8) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #581)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 581 (Edgerton), Minnesosta, be authorized to issue general school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000, for acquisition and betterment of school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #2169)

Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District. No. 2169 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No. 2169, Murray County Central, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $450.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District. No. 2169 be approved?
 

Olmsted

City Question 3 (City of Stewartville-115)

CONSTRUCTION OF AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FOR A SWIMMING POOL, BATH HOUSE AND PARKING LOT
Shall the City of Stewartville, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000 to defray the expense of the construction of and mechanical equipment for a swimming pool, bath house and parking lot?" BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of increased levy as a percentage of market value is .0575%. The maximum amount that would be raised by the new referendum tax rate in the first year if it were to be levied is $159,634.

School District Question 1 (ISD #227)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,750,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility and related improvements? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #227)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) also be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,085,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the repair, remodeling, renovation, upgrading, equipping and construction of an addition and improvements to the existing high school facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0535)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $440.84 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the School District’s existing authorization ($440.84 per pupil) which will expire after taxes payable in 2007. For taxes payable in 2008, the first year the authorization is to be levied, the property tax portion thereof will require an estimated referendum tax rate of .0851618% of the referendum market value of property in the School District. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for nine (9) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0535)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
If Question 1 above is approved, the School Board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $200.00 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. For taxes payable in 2007, the first year the authorization is to be levied, the property tax portion thereof will require an estimated referendum tax rate of .0386361% of the referendum market value of property in the School District. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the additional increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
 

Otter Tail

School District Question 1 (ISD #023)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 BE APPROVED?
The Board of Independent School District No. 23, Frazee-Vergas Public Schools has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $125.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 23 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #023)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 BE APPROVED?
The Board of Independent School District No. 23, Frazee-Vergas Public Schools has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $274.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 23 be approved

School District Question 1 (ISD #547)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 547 (Parkers Prairie) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $447.85 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 547 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #786)

Shall the School District's existing Referendum Revenue Authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 786 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No. 786 (Bertha-Hewitt) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $126.99 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $700 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the School District's existing Referendum Revenue Authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 786 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #846)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $525 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 5 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 846 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #850)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 850 (Rothsay) has proposed to revoke the portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2007 and to replace that authorization ($140 per pupil) and the portion of the school district's referendum revenue authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2006 ($500.82 per pupil) with a new authorization of $750 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 850 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2889)

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2889 (Lake Park-Audubon) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $24,700,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a secondary facility in Lake Park; and the construction, renovation and equipping of a prekindergarten/elementary facility in Audubon?
 

Pipestone

School District Question 1 (ISD #404)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 404(Lake Benton Public School), State of Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $603.09 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,443.72 per pupil for 2007, which would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 404(Lake Benton) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

School District Question 1 (ISD #581)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 581 (Edgerton), Minnesosta, be authorized to issue general school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000, for acquisition and betterment of school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #2689)

Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2689 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No.2689 (Pipestone Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $400.88 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,000 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2689 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Polk

City Question 1 (City of Fertile-115)

ISSUANCE OF SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSING
Shall the City of Fertile issue Sunday liquor licenses to eligible establishments?

City Question 1 (City of Lengby-225)

SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LAKE BAR AND GRILL?
Shall the City of Lengby be authorized to issue an on-sale Sunday liquor license for Spring Lake Bar and Grill?

City Question 1 (City of Mentor-250)

The city currently owns and operates a municipal liquor store and bar and holds a monopoly on liquor sales. Shall the city council issue private on-sale licenses to hotels, clubs and restaurants for the sale of liquor?

School District Question 1 (ISD #595)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #595 HAS PROPOSED TO REVOKE ITS EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION OF $126.17 PER PUPIL UNIT AND REPLACE THAT AUTHORIZATION WITH NEW AUTHORIZATION THAT WILL INCREASE ITS GENERAL REVENUE BY $700 PER RESIDENT MARGINAL COST PUPIL UNIT. THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE WILL BE USED TO FINANCE SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND THE PROPERTY TAX PORTION THEREOF WILL REQUIRE AN ESTIMATED REFERENDUM TAX RATE OF APPROXIMATELY .132485 PERCENT OF THE REFERENDUM MARKET VALUE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TAXES PAYABLE IN 2008, THE FIRST YEAR IT IS TO BE LEVIED. THE PROPOSED REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION WOULD BE APPLICABLE FOR TEN YEARS, UNLESS OTHERWISE REVOKED OR REDUCED AS PROVIDED BY LAW. SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRCIT NO. 595 BE APPROVED? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2609)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2609 (Win-E-Mac)has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $800 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2609 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Pope

School District Question 2 (ISD #777)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 777 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No.777(Benson) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $515 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2149)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2149 (Minnewaska) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $629 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2149 be approved?
 

Ramsey

City Question 1 (City of Mounds View-080)

CHARTER AMENDMENT
Should Chapter 7 section 7.03 of the City Charter be amended by adding new language to limit annual property taxes, levies and specified fees for City services to a maximum increase of 5%, or the CPI (Consumer Price Index) plus 2%, whichever is less, and to restrict the ability of the City to increase specified fund balances beyond set limits, with any increase in excess of these limits being subject to voter approval?

School District Question 1 (ISD #621)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 621 (Mounds View) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $321.39 per pupil that is expiring after taxes payable in 2007 and to increase its general education revenue by replacing that authorization with a new authorization of $990.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 621 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #622)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $833.02 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,433.75 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The school district’s actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #622)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of .9812% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment, the support and maintenance of technology and the costs of training staff in the use of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $800,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $8,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #624)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,286 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 624 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #625)

REFERENDUM FOR CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOLS
The board of independent school district no. 625, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $593 per pupil first effective for taxes payable in 2007. The existing referendum levy authority is expiring. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 625 be approved?
 

Red Lake

School District Question 1 (ISD #2609)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2609 (Win-E-Mac)has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $800 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2609 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Redwood

City Question 1 (City of Belview-005)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the City Council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays? Yes______ No______

School District Question 1 (ISD #640)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board Of Independent School District 640 (Wabasso) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 640 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2190)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2190, Yellow Medicine East, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $581.00 per pupil. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2190 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Renville

City Question 1 (City of Bird Island-019)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the City Council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

City Question 1 (City of Franklin-085)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the Franklin City Council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2190)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2190, Yellow Medicine East, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $581.00 per pupil. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2190 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2534)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE ATHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 2534(Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $700 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization of $415.48 per pupil which expired after taxes payable in 2006. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. yes or no Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2534 (Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2890)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 2890, Renville County West Schools has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $400.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The new authorization would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Yes or No Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2890 be approved? By voting "yes" on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase.
 

Rice

School District Question 1 (ISD #659)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 659 (Northfield) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $685 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,180 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 659 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #659)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 659 (Northfield) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.367% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment, the support and maintenance of technology and the repair and betterment of school sites and facilities. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $750,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for seven years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $5,250,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. YES NO If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 659 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2172)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2172 BE APPROVED?
The school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $294.80 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #2172)

SHALL THE CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2171 BE APPROVED?
The school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.56% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for boiler replacements, roof repair and maintenance, HVAC deferred maintenance, window replacement and repair, tuck pointing, replacement of ceiling tiles, lighting replacement, parking lot repair and resurfacing, and the purchase, installation and maintenance of technology and equipment. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $170,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for seven years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,190,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved?
 

Rock

School District Question 1 (ISD #581)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 581 (Edgerton), Minnesosta, be authorized to issue general school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000, for acquisition and betterment of school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #2689)

Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2689 be approved?
The board of Independent School District No.2689 (Pipestone Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $400.88 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,000 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2689 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Roseau

City Question 1 (City of Roseau-155)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Should the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to eligible establishments for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on sunday?

School District Question 1 (ISD #690)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of school facilities?

School District Question 2 (ISD #690)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 690 (Warroad), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Saint Louis

City Question 1 (City of Cook-110)

SUNDAY ON-SALE LIQUOR QUESTION
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays? Yes No

School District Question 1 (ISD #381)

APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM REVENUE TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, INSTRUCTIONAL, AND OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS, PERSONNEL AND SERVICES
The School Board of Independent School District No. 381 (Lake Superior) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $950.00 per pupil, effective for taxes payable 2007. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 381 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #696)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 696, Ely Public Schools, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $900.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Should the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 696 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2142)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2142 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No. 2142, St. Louis County Schools, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
 

Scott

School District Question 1 (ISD #191)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $845.68 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,433.75 per pupil, which would be an increase of $588.07 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 191 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #194)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #194)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has proposed to revoke $589.61 per pupil of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $589.61 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 3 (ISD #194)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 1.276% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment and the support and maintenance of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $750,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $7,500,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 194 be approved? YES NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #716)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
The School Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Yes No Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #717)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 717, Jordan, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $425.00 per pupil. The revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 717 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Sherburne

City Question 1 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the City of St. Cloud, Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $34,500,000 for the acquisition and betterment of public safety facilities, including construction and equipping of a new police station in downtown St. Cloud? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of the market value is 0.76% and the amount that will be raised by the new tax rate in the year to be levied (2008) is $2,897,200. The bonds are general obligations of the City, which pledges its full faith and credit to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

City Question 2 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the City of St. Cloud, Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,510,000 for the acquisition and betterment of public safety facilities, including construction and equipping of a new south side fire station and remodeling of existing fire stations? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of the market value is 0.006% and the amount that will be raised by the new tax rate in the year to be levied (2008) is $211,400. The bonds are general obligations of the City, which pledges its full faith and credit to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

City Question 3 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the Street Construction ordinance be amended to permit the City Council to authorize construction of the following improvements: Pinecone Road Improvements: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway along Pinecone Road between County Road (CR) 120 (20th Street North) and County Road (CR) 134, including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound Pinecone Road at CR 120 ? Left and right-turn lanes on southbound Pinecone Road at Glenview Lane ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound Pinecone Road at Glenview Lane ? A right-turn lane on southbound Pinecone Road at 16th Street South ? A right-turn lane on southbound Pinecone Road at Timberdoodle Drive Stearns County Road (CR) 134 Improvements: Construct a 4-lane, divided roadway along CR 134 from the intersection at Pinecone Road to the intersection at CSAH 4 and CR 138 (54th Avenue North), including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on westbound CR 134 at Pinecone Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound CR 134 at Pinecone Road ? A right-turn lane on southbound CR 134 at Spruce Street ? A right-turn lane on southbound CR 134 at West Oakes Drive ? A left–turn lane on northbound CR 134 at West Oakes Drive ? Left and right-turn lanes on southbound CR 134 at CSAH 4 Stearns County State-Aid Highway (CSAH) No. 4 Improvements: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway along CSAH 4 from just west of Rolling Ridge Road to CR 134/Ridgewood Road including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at Rolling Ridge Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on westbound CSAH 4 at Rolling Ridge Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at CR 134/Ridgewood Road ? Dual left-turn lanes on westbound CSAH 4 at CR 134/Ridgewood Road ? A right-turn lane on eastbound Ridgewood Road at CSAH 4 Construct a 6-lane divided roadway along CSAH 4 from CR 134/Ridgewood Road to CSAH 138 (54th Avenue) including dual left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at CSAH 138/54th Avenue.

School District Question 1 (ISD #728)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $697.81 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $903.81 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #882)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $209.42 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $951.42 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 882 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #882)

FUNDING TO REOPEN CLOSED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $194.94 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 882 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Sibley

School District Question 1 (ISD #716)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
The School Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $600 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Yes No Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 716 (Belle Plaine) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2859)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2859 (Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $680.05 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $880.05 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2859 approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Stearns

City Question 1 (City of Kimball-110)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

City Question 1 (City of Paynesville-184)

City Question 1 (City of Paynesville-184)
Shall the City Council of the City of Paynesville be permitted to issue on-sale licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sundays in the City of Paynesville in accordance to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Liquor Laws?

City Question 1 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the City of St. Cloud, Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $34,500,000 for the acquisition and betterment of public safety facilities, including construction and equipping of a new police station in downtown St. Cloud? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of the market value is 0.76% and the amount that will be raised by the new tax rate in the year to be levied (2008) is $2,897,200. The bonds are general obligations of the City, which pledges its full faith and credit to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

City Question 2 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the City of St. Cloud, Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,510,000 for the acquisition and betterment of public safety facilities, including construction and equipping of a new south side fire station and remodeling of existing fire stations? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of the market value is 0.006% and the amount that will be raised by the new tax rate in the year to be levied (2008) is $211,400. The bonds are general obligations of the City, which pledges its full faith and credit to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

City Question 3 (City of St. Cloud-230)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Shall the Street Construction ordinance be amended to permit the City Council to authorize construction of the following improvements: Pinecone Road Improvements: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway along Pinecone Road between County Road (CR) 120 (20th Street North) and County Road (CR) 134, including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound Pinecone Road at CR 120 ? Left and right-turn lanes on southbound Pinecone Road at Glenview Lane ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound Pinecone Road at Glenview Lane ? A right-turn lane on southbound Pinecone Road at 16th Street South ? A right-turn lane on southbound Pinecone Road at Timberdoodle Drive Stearns County Road (CR) 134 Improvements: Construct a 4-lane, divided roadway along CR 134 from the intersection at Pinecone Road to the intersection at CSAH 4 and CR 138 (54th Avenue North), including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on westbound CR 134 at Pinecone Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on northbound CR 134 at Pinecone Road ? A right-turn lane on southbound CR 134 at Spruce Street ? A right-turn lane on southbound CR 134 at West Oakes Drive ? A left–turn lane on northbound CR 134 at West Oakes Drive ? Left and right-turn lanes on southbound CR 134 at CSAH 4 Stearns County State-Aid Highway (CSAH) No. 4 Improvements: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway along CSAH 4 from just west of Rolling Ridge Road to CR 134/Ridgewood Road including left and right-turn lanes at the following locations: ? Left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at Rolling Ridge Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on westbound CSAH 4 at Rolling Ridge Road ? Left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at CR 134/Ridgewood Road ? Dual left-turn lanes on westbound CSAH 4 at CR 134/Ridgewood Road ? A right-turn lane on eastbound Ridgewood Road at CSAH 4 Construct a 6-lane divided roadway along CSAH 4 from CR 134/Ridgewood Road to CSAH 138 (54th Avenue) including dual left and right-turn lanes on eastbound CSAH 4 at CSAH 138/54th Avenue.

City Question 1 (City of St. Martin-248)

CITY CONTRACT FOR SANITATION SERVICES
Should the City of St. Martin contract with a single hauler to provide all garbage pickup services throughout the City? Note: If this is approved by the voters, every residence and business will be required to have and be billed for garbage pickup services by the hauler.

City Question 1 (City of Sartell-262)

APPROVAL OF CONTINUATION OF ½ CENT SALES AND USE TAX
Explanation: The residents of Sartell, St. Cloud, St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Waite Park and Sauk Rapids currently collect a one-half percent (1/2%) sales and use tax. That tax expires March 31, 2007. The collected tax revenue will be used first to fund the construction of a new regional library in St. Cloud with remaining sales tax dollars collected shared by the collecting cities for other projects that serve a regional area. Shall the City of Sartell be authorized to continue the collection of a ½ cent sales and use tax through the year 2018 to fund the regional library in St. Cloud and any or all of the projects described below and approved by the voters for the approved projects in an aggregate amount not to exceed $24 million?

City Question 2 (City of Sartell-262)

LAND ACQUISITIONS
Shall up to $5 million of the ½ cent sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition of and payment of bonds for land for open space, natural areas, nature parks, passive and active recreational uses, trails, and similar community facilities serving the regional area?

City Question 3 (City of Sartell-262)

ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS
Shall up to $ 6 million of the ½ cent sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition of, betterment of, development of, improvements to and payment of bonds for new and existing regional athletic and recreational parks and trails and complementary recreational facilities which could include trails, recreational fields, pools, shelters, and similar recreational facilities?

City Question 4 (City of Sartell-262)

COMMUNITY RESOURCE FACILITIES
Shall up to $ 3 million of the ½ cent sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition, betterment, construction and development of and payment of bonds for community resource facilities which could include a branch library, community meeting rooms, senior center activity space, heritage or museum space, historic building and site preservation, and similar facilities?

City Question 5 (City of Sartell-262)

REGIONAL ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADES
Shall up to $ 10 million of the ½ cent sales and use tax be used to fund all or part of the cost for acquisition, betterment, construction of and payment of bonds for new and reconstruction of existing regional roadway corridors which could include County Road 119; 50th Avenue South; Pinecone Road; 19th Avenue South; 4th Avenue South to County Road 119; an east-west collector roadway and other regionally significant major roadway improvements.

City Question 1 (City of Waite Park-280)

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Shall the City of Waite Park be authorized to impose and use a portion of the proceeds of a ½ of one percent sales and use tax in an amount not to exceed thirty-nine million dollars thru 2018 for the acquisition, betterment and construction of and payment of bonds for regional transportation projects (for example, • a right-hand turn lane on 2nd Ave. S. and 2nd St. at McDonalds and Kohl’s, • 10th Avenue improvement, • 3rd St N improvements that have already been completed, • extend Waite Ave (near Crossroads Mall) to Apollo H.S.)?

City Question 2 (City of Waite Park-280)

REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS SYSTEMS
Shall the City of Waite Park be authorized to impose and use a portion of the proceeds of a ½ of one percent sales and use tax in an amount not to exceed twenty-one million dollars thru 2018 for the acquisition, betterment and construction of and payment of bonds for regional parks and trails projects (for example, bike/walk paths, aquatic facilities, playground equipment)?

City Question 3 (City of Waite Park-280)

REGIONAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Shall the City of Waite Park be authorized to impose and use a portion of the proceeds of a ½ of one percent sales and use tax in an amount not to exceed eleven million dollars thru 2018 for the acquisition, betterment and construction of and payment of bonds for regional community facilities (for example, remodeling/expanding the existing library in Waite Park, walking track, senior and youth facilities)?

School District Question 1 (ISD #487)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 487 (Upsala Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $700 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 487 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #876)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 876 (Annandale) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $457.69 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $650 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 876 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2149)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2149 (Minnewaska) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $629 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2149 be approved?
 

Steele

City Question 1 (City of Owatonna-070)

SALES TAX AND BONDS FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Should the City of Owatonna be authorized to (a) impose a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent, and (b) issue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $4,500,000, secured solely by sales and use tax revenues, to provide funds to pay the capital and administrative costs of transportation projects included in the 2004 U.S. Highway 14-Owatonna Beltline Study by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Steele County and the City?

City Question 2 (City of Owatonna-070)

SALES TAX AND BONDS FOR PARKS AND TRAIL DEVELOPMENTS
Should the City of Owatonna be authorized to (a) impose a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent, and (b) issue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,400,000, secured solely by sales and use tax revenues, to provide funds to pay the capital and administrative costs of regional parks and trail developments?

City Question 3 (City of Owatonna-070)

SALES TAX AND BONDS FOR WEST HILLS, FIRE HALL, LIBRARY
Should the City of Owatonna be authorized to (a) impose a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent, and (b) issue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,823,000, secured solely by sales and use tax revenues, to provide funds to pay the capital and administrative costs of West Hills complex, fire hall and library improvement projects?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2172)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2172 BE APPROVED?
The school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $294.80 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #2172)

SHALL THE CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2171 BE APPROVED?
The school board of Independent School District No. 2172 (Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 2.56% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for boiler replacements, roof repair and maintenance, HVAC deferred maintenance, window replacement and repair, tuck pointing, replacement of ceiling tiles, lighting replacement, parking lot repair and resurfacing, and the purchase, installation and maintenance of technology and equipment. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $170,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for seven years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,190,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2172 be approved?
 

Stevens

County Question 1

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS JAIL FACILITY
Shall Stevens County, Minnesota issue and sell its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000, for constructing and equipping a County jail facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of the market value is 0.1517% and the amount that will be raised by the new tax rate in the year to be levied (2007) is $559,461. The bonds are general obligations of the County, which pledges its full faith and credit to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

City Question 1 (City of Hancock-050)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the city council be allowed to issue on sale license to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquors at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2888)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2888 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No. 2888 (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $975 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Swift

School District Question 1 (ISD #775)

SHALL THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION BE REVOKED AND THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.775 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No.775 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Public Schools has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum rvenue authorization of $104.81 and to replace it with a new authorization of $200 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 775 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #777)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 777 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No.777(Benson) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $515 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
 

Todd

School District Question 1 (ISD #487)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 487 (Upsala Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $700 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 487 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #786)

Shall the School District's existing Referendum Revenue Authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 786 be approved?
The Board of Independent School District No. 786 (Bertha-Hewitt) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $126.99 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $700 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the School District's existing Referendum Revenue Authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 786 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2170)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2170, Staples Motley, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $440.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2170 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #2170)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 2170, Staples Motley, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $100.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2170 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Traverse

City Question 1 (City of Wheaton-090)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall the Wheaton City Council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, and hotels for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2888)

SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2888 BE APPROVED?
The board of Independent School District No. 2888 (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $975 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Wabasha

City Question 1 (City of Lake City-067)

LAKE CITY QUESTION
Shall the following proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Lake City be adopted? THAT PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF LAKE CITY, OR THAT PROPERTY IN WHICH THE CITY HAS EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF THE SURFACE, THAT IS LOCATED NORTH AND EASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: From the most Northerly boundary of the City of Lake City at its intersection with the most Northerly boundary of U.S. Highway #61; thence along the most Northerly boundary of said Highway #61 to Park Street; thence along the most Northerly boundary of Park Street to Chestnut Street; thence along the most Westerly boundary of Chestnut Street to Franklin Street; thence along the most Northerly boundary of Franklin Street to Marion Street; thence along the most Westerly boundary of Marion Street to U.S. Highway #61; thence along the most Northerly boundary of said Highway to Iowa Street; thence along the most Westerly boundary of Iowa Street to Oak Street; thence along the most Northerly boundary of Oak Street to Highway 61; thence along the most Northerly boundary of said Highway to its intersection with the CP Railroad Right-of-Way; thence along the most Northerly boundary of said Railroad to the most Southerly boundary of the City of Lake City and there terminating; SHALL NOT BE SOLD, VACATED, LEASED FOR MORE THAN A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, WITHOUT APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF LAKE CITY VOTING AT A GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION TO APPROVE SUCH SALE, VACATION, OR LEASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0535)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $440.84 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the School District’s existing authorization ($440.84 per pupil) which will expire after taxes payable in 2007. For taxes payable in 2008, the first year the authorization is to be levied, the property tax portion thereof will require an estimated referendum tax rate of .0851618% of the referendum market value of property in the School District. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for nine (9) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0535)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY
If Question 1 above is approved, the School Board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $200.00 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. For taxes payable in 2007, the first year the authorization is to be levied, the property tax portion thereof will require an estimated referendum tax rate of .0386361% of the referendum market value of property in the School District. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the additional increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
 

Wadena

School District Question 1 (ISD #2170)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2170, Staples Motley, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $440.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2170 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #2170)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 2170, Staples Motley, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $100.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to finance school operations. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The proposed authorization would increase annually by the rate of inflation. The increase would be effective beginning in 2007, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2170 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Waseca

School District Question 1 (ISD #2134)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 2134 (United South Central Public Schools), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the portion of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2009 ($342.39 per pupil) and the portion of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2013 ($300.00 per pupil) and to approve a new authorization of $1,000 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2134 (United South Central Public Schools) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Washington

County Question 1

PRESERVATION OF WATER QUALITY, WOODLANDS, AND OTHER NATURAL AREAS
In favor of authorizing Washington County to issue general obligation bonds in one or more issues in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to acquire and improve land and interests in land, for the purposes of improving water quality of rivers, lakes and streams; protecting drinking water sources; purchasing parklands; preserving wetlands and woodlands; and protecting land along water bodies from development, with spending reviewed by a citizens' advisory committee and subject to an annual audit? BY VOTING 'YES' ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. This proposal would cost approximately $12 per year for ten years for each $100,000 in property value on most property types. Agricultural land and noncommercial seasonal properties currently are exempt from the tax. The maximum amount of the increased tax levy as a percentage of market value would be 0.0111% and the maximum amount that would be raised by the new tax rate in the first year to be levied would be $2,600,000.

School District Question 1 (ISD #622)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $833.02 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,433.75 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The school district’s actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #622)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of .9812% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment, the support and maintenance of technology and the costs of training staff in the use of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $800,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $8,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 622 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #624)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,286 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 624 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #831)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The existing referendum levy authority for Independent School District No. 831, Forest Lake, is expiring. The School Board has proposed to replace the expiring authority and to increase its general education revenue by $725.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 831 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #831)

APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 831, Forest Lake, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $175.00 per pupil, contingent upon Ballot Question No. 1 being approved. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, shall this additional increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 831 also be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #834)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $818.34 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,433.75 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 834 be approved?

School District Question 2 (ISD #834)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.7096% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the purchase of textbooks and media resources, the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment, the support and maintenance of technology and the costs of training staff in the use of technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $3,000,000 for taxes payable in 2007, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for five years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $15,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 834 be approved?
 

Watonwan

City Question 1 (City of Butterfield-014)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall liquor licenses be issued for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sundays for consumption at licensed establishments in the City of Butterfield?

City Question 1 (City of Madelia-049)

SUNDAY LIQUOR
Shall liquor licenses be issued for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sundays in the City of Madelia?

School District Question 1 (ISD #173)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No 173 (Mountain Lake) be approved?
 

Wilkin

School District Question 1 (ISD #846)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 846 (Breckenridge) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $525 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 5 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 846 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #850)

REVOKING PORTION OF EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 850 (Rothsay) has proposed to revoke the portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2007 and to replace that authorization ($140 per pupil) and the portion of the school district's referendum revenue authorization which expires after taxes payable in 2006 ($500.82 per pupil) with a new authorization of $750 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 850 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Winona

City Question 1 (City of Winona-145)

Shall the City of Winona, Minnesota, be authorized to impose a sales and use tax of one half of one percent and an excise tax of $20 per retail sale of motor vehicles to pay capital and administrative costs of certain transportation and flood control projects?

School District Question 1 (ISD #227)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,750,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility and related improvements? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #227)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) also be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,085,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the repair, remodeling, renovation, upgrading, equipping and construction of an addition and improvements to the existing high school facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #294)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 294 Houston has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,400 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would begin in 2008 after the expiration of authority that expires after taxes payable in 2007. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 294 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #300)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 300 (La Crescent-Hokah) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $575 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 300 be approved?
 

Wright

City Question 1 (City of Clearwater-033)

APPROVAL OF 1/2 PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX
The City of Clearwater City Council has approved the imposition of a 1/2 percent sales and use tax if approved by a majority of votes at this general election and authorized by special law passed by the Minnesota State Legislature after voter approval. The 1/2 percent sales and use tax would be collected for 20 years or until $15 million is raised, whichever event occurs first. If the 1/2 percent sales and use tax is approved, it may only be used for local and regional projects such as the costs of acquisition, construction, improvement, and development of regional parks, bicycle trails, parkland, pedestrian walkways, open space, and land and buildings for a community and recreation center. The dollar amount is based on a twenty (20) year projection of revenues. Shall the City of Clearwater collect a 1/2 percent sales and use tax for 20 years for the purposes stated above? YES NO

City Question 1 (City of Cokato-039)

WHETHER COKATO CITY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ISSUE LIQUOR LICENSES
Shall the city council be allowed to issue licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail? YES (for license) NO (against license)

City Question 1 (City of Rockford-129)

CITY QUESTION NUMBER 1
Shall the City of Rockford, Minnesota, be authorized (a) to impose a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent, and (b) to issue its general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000, plus the cost of issuing the bonds, to finance the acquisition of properties along the Crow River and to upgrade the flood control levee as recommended by the study completed by BRA the City Engineers. The sales and use taxes would be pledged to pay the bonds, but as general obligation of the City, the bonds would ultimately be guaranteed by the City's property taxes. If the bonds were paid entirely from property tax levies, the amount of such increased levy as a percent of market value would be 3.17%, and the total amount of such taxes in the first year of any such levy would be $85,613. BY VOTING YES ON THE BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. Sales and use taxes are intended to be the primary source of payment for the bonds and property taxes will increase ONLY IF sales and use tax revenues are not sufficient to pay principal and interest on the bonds when due. YES NO

School District Question 1 (ISD #466)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION.
The Board of Independent School District No. 466 (Dassel-Cokato) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $325 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #728)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $697.81 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $903.81 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #876)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 876 (Annandale) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $457.69 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $650 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 876 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #881)

REVOKING EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 881 (Maple Lake) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $640.39 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $699.39 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 881 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #881)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 881 (Maple Lake) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,660,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the repair, renovation, equipping and construction of additions and improvements to the Maple Lake Elementary and the Maple Lake High School facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 3 (ISD #881)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE
If School District Ballot Questions 1 and 2 are approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 881 (Maple Lake) also be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,380,000, to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an auditorium addition to the existing high school facility and the remodeling and renovation of the high school music rooms? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #882)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $209.42 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $951.42 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 882 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #882)

FUNDING TO REOPEN CLOSED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The board of Independent School District No. 882 (Monticello) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $194.94 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 882 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2859)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2859 (Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $680.05 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $880.05 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2859 approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Yellow Medicine

School District Question 1 (ISD #129)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 129, Montevideo Public Schools, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $375 per pupil. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. SHALL THE INCREASE IN THE REVENUE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 129 BE APPROVED? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2190)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2190, Yellow Medicine East, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $581.00 per pupil. This amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2190 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.