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Aitkin

School District Question 1 (ISD #002)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2 (Hill City) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $875,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of additions and improvements to two science classrooms, the art area and the office area of the existing school facilities; the acquisition of weight lifting equipment; and the acquisition and installation of instructional equipment and improved technology systems in existing school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #182)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The school board of Independent School District No. 182 (Crosby-Ironton Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $595 per pupil, effective for taxes payable year 2009. This amount 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 increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 182 (Crosby-Ironton Public Schools) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #182)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The school board of Independent School District No. 182 (Crosby-Ironton Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $100 per pupil, effective for taxes payable year 2009. This amount 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. Provided that School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the additional increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 182 (Crosby-Ironton Public Schools) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2580)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school Board of Independent School District No. 2580 (East Central) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of various improvements to district sites and facilities, the acquisition of vehicles and equipment, and the acquisition and installation of instructional equipment and improved technology systems, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?

Anoka

City Question 1 (City of Lino Lakes-080)

PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT INITIATED BY VOTER PETITION

Should Chapter 8 of the City of Lino Lakes charter be amended to authorize the financing of public improvements with special assessments using the procedures of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 instead of current City Charter procedures that include a city-wide referendum for most improvements?

School District Question 1 (ISD #0015)

REPLACING EXPIRED REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION-MAINTAIN STUDENT EDUCATIONA PROGRAMS

The Board of Independent School District No. 15 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $671.65 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum authorization would replace the school district’s prior authorization which has expired. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $297.90 per pupil over the school district’s expired authorization. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven (7) 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. 15 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #0728)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The School Board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum ($115.90 per pupil) that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2008. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Becker

School District Question 1 (ISD #548)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The Board of Independent School District No. 548, Pelican Rapids, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,100 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The increase would be effective beginning with taxes payable in 2009, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 548 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #549)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 549 (Perham-Dent Public School) has proposed to revoke its existing referendum revenue authorization of $26.30 per pupil and replace that authorization with a new authorization that will increase its general education revenue by $ 695 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. 549 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2889)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

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 $19,670,000 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, partial renovation and equipping of a prekindergarten/elementary facility in Audubon? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Beltrami

School District Question 1 (ISD #031)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The existing levy referendum authority for Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, is expiring after 2008. The School Board has proposed to renew its expiring general education revenue of $501 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 31 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE

School District Question 1 (ISD #036)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 36 (Kelliher) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for the betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of various improvements to district sites and facilities, the acquisition of vehicles and equipment, and the acquisition and installation of instructional equipment and improved technology systems, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?

Benton

City Question 1 (City of Ronneby-060)

SHALL THE CITY OF RONNEBY DISSOLVE

Shall the City of Ronneby dissolve as a municipal corporation and the territory thereof become the jurisdiction of Maywood Township? / / For Dissolution / / Against Dissolution

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

CITY QUESTION 1

Shall the Street Construction Ordinance be amended to permit the City Council to approve the marking of three traffic lanes on 14th Avenue South between Highway 23 and 2nd Street South.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR TEACHERS, ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OPERATIONS

The School Board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud) Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum of $97.23 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2008 and increase its general education revenue by an additional $457.77 per pupil for a total of $555 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR FUNDING EQUAL TO MINNESOTA AVERAGE

The School Board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud) Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additiona $160 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the additional increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

School District Question 3 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENT CURRICULUM AND SERVICES.

The School Board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud) Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $255 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Questions 1 and 2 are approved, shall the additional increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud) be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.

School District Question 1 (ISD #912)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The Board of Independent School District No. 912 (Milaca Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $350 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. 912 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Blue Earth

Town Question 1 (Town of Ceresco Twp-025)

COMBINE THE OFFICES OF CLERK AND TREASURER

Shall Option D providing for combining the offices of clerk and treasurer be adopted for the government of the town?

Town Question 2 (Town of Ceresco Twp-025)

APPOINTMENT OF CLERK AND TREASURER

Shall option B providing for the appointment of the clerk and treasurer by the town board be adopted for the government of the town?

Town Question 1 (Town of Mapleton Twp-110)

APPOINTMENT OF CLERK/TREASURER

Should the clerk/treasurer position become an appointed office?

School District Question 1 (ISD #075)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 75 (St. Clair Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $550 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 propsed by the board of Independent School District No. 75 be approved?

Brown

City Question 1 (City of Springfield-105)

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?

Carlton

School District Question 1 (ISD #091)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 91 (Barnum) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, with said bonds to be repaid from funds on hand and available in the debt redemption fund of the school district?

Carver

School District Question 1 (ISD #108)

RENEWAL OF EXPIRED SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 108 (Central Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would extend the school district's prior authorization which is scheduled to expire. 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. 108 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2687)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2687 (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,400,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new grade 5-8 middle school addition to the existing high school facility; and remodeling of the existing middle school facility for other district uses? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Cass

Town Question 1 (Town of Pike Bay Twp-185)

APPOINTMENT OF THE CLERK BY THE TOWN BOARD

Shall option B, providing for the appointment of the clerk by the town board, be adopted for the government of the town?

School District Question 1 (ISD #118)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 118 (Northland Community Schools) be authorized to issue its general obilgation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $810,000.00 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including the replacement of boilers and heating systems in various district facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #118)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 118 (Northland Community Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $440,000.00 to provide funds for the prepayment of a lease-purchase agreement previously entered into in 2003 to finance the construction of an addition to the school facility in Remer? 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 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 Sunday.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2180)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY

The School Board of Independent School District No. 2180 (MACCRAY), Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $500 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 increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 2180 (MACCRAY) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Chisago

City Question 1 (City of North Branch-060)

CITY OF NORTH BRANCH POLICE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION

Shall the City of North Branch, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 to defray the expense of the acquisition and betterment of, including but not limited to constructing and equipping a Police Facility?" BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Clay

School District Question 1 (ISD #548)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #2889)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Clearwater

City Question 1 (City of Shevlin-114)

TO ALLOW LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN CITY LIMITS TO BE OPEN 52 SUNDAYS PER YEAR.

To allow liquor establishments within the city limits of Shevlin to be open 52 Sundays per year subject to applicable Minnesota State Laws. (Currently establishments are allowed to be open 4 Sundays per year).

Cottonwood

Town Question 1 (Town of Midway Twp-070)

MIDWAY SUNDAY LIQUOR

Shall the county be permitted to issue Sunday sales intoxicating liquor licenses to establishments within the town?

Crow Wing

Town Question 1 (Town of Irondale Twp-110)

APPOINTMENT OF CLERK POSITION

Shall the clerk's position be changed to an appointed position rather than an elected position?

School District Question 1 (ISD #182)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 2 (ISD #182)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Dakota

City Question 1 (City of Eagan-025)

BONDS FOR LAND ACQUISTION

Shall the City of Eagan be authorized to issue and sell its general obligation bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $10,250,000 for the purpose of acquiring approximately 120 acres of land formerly known as Carriage Hills Golf Course for public facilities, recreation, and open space uses?

School District Question 1 (ISD #006)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION

The board of Special School District No. 6 (South St. Paul Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 4.11% 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, with that technology concentrated in the areas of student computing and technology enhanced classrooms. A portion of this proposed authorization would replace the school district's authorization which will expire after taxes payable in 2009. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $750,000 for taxes payable in 2010, 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 commment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Special School District No. 6 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #199)

RENEWAL OF EXPIRED SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The school board of Independent School District No. 199 (Inver Grove Heights Community Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $363.89 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the portion of the school district's prior authorization which has expired. 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. 199 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Dodge

School District Question 1 (ISD #756)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

The School Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota, has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $350.45 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $700 per pupil (subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation). The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 2 (ISD #756)

STUDENT ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT REFERENDUM AUTHORITY

(If Question 1 above is approved,) the School Board of Independent School District No. 756 (Blooming Prairie), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $200 per pupil (subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation). The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for three (3) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Douglas

City Question 1 (City of Garfield-055)

SUNDAY LIQUOR BALLOT 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?

School District Question 1 (ISD #547)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 547 (Parkers Prairie) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $402.15 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. 547 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Faribault

City Question 1 (City of Kiester-058)

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?

Freeborn

City Question 1 (City of Alden-014)

SUNDAY LIQUOR OPINION QUESTION

Shall special licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sundays in the City of Alden? [ ] FOR SPECIAL LICENSE [ ] AGAINST SPECIAL LICENSE

School District Question 1 (ISD #756)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 2 (ISD #756)

STUDENT ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT REFERENDUM AUTHORITY

School District Question 1 (ISD #2168)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 2168 NRHEG PUBLIC SCHOOLS has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $450.00 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. 2168 NRHEG 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 Kenyon-079)

SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES

Should the Kenyon City Council be allowed to issue licenses to eligible establishments as set forth in the City Code for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

City Question 1 (City of Lake City-067)

AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER, SECTION 2.02, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS.

(Note: new language is underlined; deleted language has a line through it) Section 2.02. Boards and Commissions. The Council shall create a Marina Board to exercise powers and duties relating to marina and waterfront matters; a Utility Board to exercise powers and duties relating to water, sewer, storm water and electricity; and may create by ordinance if it deems necessary, such other boards and commissions to advise the Council with respect to any municipal function or activity, to investigate any subject of interest to the City or to perform quasi?judicial functions. All Board and Commission members shall be residents and qualified electors of the City of Lake City except as to those appointed as Advisory members of Boards and Commissions. The powers and duties of all boards and commissions shall be determined by ordinance. The Council shall itself be and perform the duties and exercise the powers of such boards and commissions provided for by statute unless it otherwise so provides by ordinance. Each board and commission shall consist of not less than three or more than fifteen members who shall each serve for the term of three years. No board or commission member shall serve as a member of more than one board or commission at the same time except as a member of a Planning Commission. or Board of Adjustments. No board or commission member shall serve more than three full or partial consecutive terms. and no board or commission member shall have entitlement to the second or third full consecutive term. No person shall be reappointed to a board or commission on which he or she has served three full consecutive terms during the three years immediately thereafter following. Any Board or Commission member may be removed from office for cause shown by vote of not less than five members of the Council. The Mayor shall appoint the new members to of the Boards and Commissions, subject to the confirmation of a majority of the Council. For the reappointment of existing Board and Commission members eligible for reappointment, only a confirmation by a majority of the Council shall be required. All persons now holding office in the City shall continue in office to the expiration of the term for which they have been appointed and until their successors shall have been designated and qualified. The term of all board and commission members shall be extended to the first business day of March of the year next succeeding the date of the expiration of their term expiring after the adoption of this Charter. Members of the City Council and residents of the City of Lake City, may make such recommendations to the Mayor of new persons for appointment to serve on Boards & Commissions as they may deem appropriate. The Mayor, with the approval of a majority of the full City Council, may reduce the term of a Board and Commission member so as to provide for a reasonable staggering of terms of the members of a Board or Commission.

City Question 2 (City of Lake City-067)

AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER, SECTION 2.06, THE MAYOR.

(Note: new language is underlined; deleted language has a line through it) Section 2.06. The Mayor. The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Council except that the Council shall choose from its members a president pro tem who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Council and shall serve as president in the Mayor's absence and as Mayor in case of the Mayor's disability or absence from the City or as otherwise provided by this Charter. The Mayor shall have a vote as a member of the Council. The Mayor shall exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed upon the Mayor by this Charter, the Ordinances of the City, and the laws of the State. The Mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and by the governor for the purposes of martial law. The Mayor shall study the operations of the City government and shall report to the Council any neglect, dereliction of duty, or waste on the part of any officer or department of the City. In time of public danger or emergency the Mayor may, with the consent of the Council, or as may be provided for in and consistent with the City Emergency Plan as provided for in the City Municipal Code, take command of the police, maintain order and enforce the law. The Mayor shall from time to time give the Council such information and recommend such measures as the Mayor may deem advantageous to the City.

City Question 3 (City of Lake City-067)

AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER, SECTION 2.09, CENSURE OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL.

(Note: new language is underlined; deleted language has a line through it) Section 2.09. Censure of the Mayor or any other Member of the City Council. On a motion of the City Council approved by not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the full City Council, the City Council may censure a member of the Council for behavior it has determined is inappropriate or disrespectful toward the Council as a whole, or any member thereof, including the office of City Council member, a member of City Staff, a City Consultant, or a member of the Public.

City Question 4 (City of Lake City-067)

AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER, SECTION 12.12, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS.

(Note: new language is underlined; deleted language has a line through it) Section 12.12. Economic Development Authority Commissioners. Commissioners appointed to a City Economic Development Authority established pursuant to MSA 469.091 or laws supplementary thereto, shall be residents and qualified electors of the City of Lake City, except as may be otherwise specifically provided for in the enabling resolution or amendments thereto establishing such Economic Development Authority.

City Question 1 (City of Red Wing-110)

Shall the Red Wing City Charter be amended to provide that vacancies in the Council or office of Mayor be filled, in all instances, by election rather than appointment?

Grant

School District Question 1 (ISD #264)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 264 (Herman-Norcross) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $927.24 per pupil for taxes payable in 2010, the first year the new authorization would be levied. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would extend the school district's prior authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2009. 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 ISD No. 264 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #0852)

APPROVAL OF INCREASED GENERAL EDUCATION REVENUE TO FINANCE SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The board of Independent School District No. 852 (Campbell-Tintah) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1450 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the portion of the school district’s existing authorization of $801.80 per pupil which is scheduled to expire. 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. 852 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Hennepin

CITY QUESTION 1 (CITY OF Brooklyn Center-010)

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CITY QUESTION 1 (CITY OF EXCELSIOR-065)

Should the Charter of the City of Excelsior, Minnesota be amended to add the following language: Chapter VIII. Parkland Section 8.01. The Commons and Port of Excelsior are to be preserved as parkland in perpetuity. This land shall not be sold and cannot be developed or leased except for city-sponsored parkland uses.

School District Question 1 (SD #0001)

STRONG SCHOOLS STRONG CITY REFERENDUM

The Board of Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis Public Schools, has proposed to revoke the school district`s existing referendum revenue authorization of $615 per pupil and replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,200 per pupil beginning with taxes payable in 2009. This revenue will be used to develop early reading skills, bolster math and science programs, provide up-to-date technology and textbooks and manage class size for the benefit of the children of Minneapolis. The maximum amount of increased revenue per pupil will be $1,200. Beginning in 2010, the amount will be increased each year by the rate of inflation. The rate of inflation is the increase in the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers prepared by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Standards. The proposed revenue would be authorized 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 Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis Public Schools be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU WILL BE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (SD #0001)

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

Shall the Board of Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis Public Schools consist of six members elected by district and three members elected at-large for a total of nine members? Board of education members elected on or prior to November 4, 2008 shall complete their terms. The six districts shall be of equal population and shall initially coincide with the six park board districts for the Minneapolis Park Board. Three districts shall be given even numbers and three districts shall be given odd numbers. Transition. Beginning with the 2010 general election, three members representing districts with odd numbers and two at-large members shall be elected for a total of eight members. In the 2012 general election, three members representing districts with even numbers and one at-large member shall be elected for a total of nine members.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0279)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 279 (Osseo Area Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $336.31 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. 279 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0279)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 279 (Osseo Area Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 3.009% 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 $5,000,000 for taxes payable in 2009, 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 $25,000,000. 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. 279 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0281)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 281 (Robbinsdale Area Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $848.25 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,360.35 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. 281 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0281)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 281 (Robbinsdale Area Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $119.46 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven 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. 281 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0283)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

The school board of Independent School District No. 283 (St. Louis Park) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization of $1,560.55 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,869.77 per pupil. The proposed new operating 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 operating referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 283 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0283)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 283 (Saint Louis Park) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, which will include security upgrades, 21st Century technology, and deferred maintenance projects? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0728)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #0877)

FUNDING TO AVOID FURTHER BUDGET AND STAFF CUTS

The board of Independent School District No. 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $339 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. 877 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0883)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 883 (Rockford) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $912 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. 883 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Hubbard

CITY QUESTION 1 (CITY OF AKELEY-004)

RED WING CITY BALLOT QUESTION #1

Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale liquor licenses to the Akeley Municipal Liquor Store for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?

School District Question 1 (ISD #031)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Isanti

School District Question 1 (ISD #0015)

REPLACING EXPIRED REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION-MAINTAIN STUDENT EDUCATIONA PROGRAMS

School District Question 1 (ISD #333)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY

The School Board of Independent School District No. 333 (Ogilvie), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,195 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. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the Board of No Independent School District No. 333 (Ogilvie) be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 1 (ISD #0728)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #912)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Itasca

Town Question 1 (Town of Alvwood Twp-005)

PROPOSED CHANGE TO TOWNSHIP CLERK POSITION

Should the position of Township Clerk be changed from an elected official to a position that is appinted by the Township Board Supervisors?

Town Question 1 (Town of Splithand Twp-217)

CHANGE OF NUMBER OF SUPERVISORS REQUIRED

I am in favor of reducing the number of Township Supervisors to 3. I am in favor of keeping the number of Township Supervisors at 5.

School District Question 1 (ISD #319)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR CURRICULUM, TECHNOLOGY, AND STUDENT SERVICES

The board of Independent School District No. 319 (Nashwauk-Keewatin) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $900 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization of $117.08 per pupil which has expired. 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. 319 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Kanabec

City Question 1 (City of Ogilvie-070)

SPLIT LIQUOR

The City of Ogilvie owns and operates a municipal liquor store. Shall the Ogilvie City Council be allowed to issue private on-sale licenses to hotels, clubs and restaurants for the sale of intoxicating liquor?

City Question 2 (City of Ogilvie-070)

SUNDAY LIQUOR

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

School District Question 1 (ISD #333)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY

School District Question 1 (ISD #912)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #2580)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Kandiyohi

School District Question 1 (ISD #345)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 0345 New London-Spicer has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $597 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for seven (7) 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. 0345 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #347)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 347 (Willmar Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $201.51 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. 347 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #347)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 347 (Willmar Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $374.36 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would 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. 347 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #815)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL OPERATING LEVY

The Board of Common School District No. 815, Prinsburg, has proposed to increase its general education revenue in an amount necessary to eliminate any operating deficit. The proposed special operating levy would be applicable for four years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the special operating levy proposed by the Board of Common School District No. 815 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2180)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY

Koochiching

CITY QUESTION 1 (Rainy Lake Unorganized-022)

Not Available

School District Question 1 (ISD #036)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

School District Question 1 (ISD #362)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS

Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 362 (Littlefork-Big Falls), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to finance classroom upgrades and technology improvements, and other costs related to the acquisition of equipment and betterment of school facilities?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2142)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The Board of Independent School District No. 2142 (St. Louis County) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $300 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. 2142 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Lac Qui Parle

City Question 1 (City of Boyd-030)

ISSUANCE OF SUNDAY ON-SALE LICENSES TO HOTELS, CLUBS AND RESTAURANTS

Shall the city council be allowed to issue Sunday on-sale liquor licenses to hotels, clubs and restaurants?

School District Question 1 (ISD #378)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE FOR REPLACEMENT OF BOILER SYSTEM

Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 378, Dawson-Boyd be authorized to issue its general obligation school bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,760,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the replacement of a boiler system with a geothermal heating and cooling system and a new fire sprinkler system? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Lake

City Question 1 (City of Silver Bay-025)

Whereas, the Silver Bay Public Utilities Commission has recommended to the Council that the issue of abolishing the Public Utilities Commission be placed on the ballot for the next city election because the commission does not have adequate staff to carry out the statutory requirements of a regulatory commission. Whereas, abolishing the commission, establishing a recommendatory commission, and the Council taking jurisdiction of the utilities department, would be economically beneficial and a more efficient method of handling city matters. Shall jurisdiction over the Silver Bay Public Utilities Department be transferred from the Public Utilities Commission to the City Council?

Le Sueur

School District Question 1 (ISD #394)

APPROVAL PF REVENUE INCREASE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS,TEXTBOOKS & TECHNOLOGY

The School Board of Independent School District No. 394 (Montgomery-Lonsdale), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $313.13 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 2 (ISD #394)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE TO REOPEN AND OPERATE SWIMMING POOL

If question 1 above is approved, the School Board of Independent School District No. 394 (Montgomery-Lonsdale), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $70.97 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise reduced as provided by law.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2397)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE RENEWAL AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 2397 (Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools) has proposed to extend its general education property tax levy by $300 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Lyon

City Question 1 (City of Florence-045)

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

School District Question 1 (ISD #415)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFEREDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 415, Lynd has proposed to renew its expired authorization of revenue of $615.00 per pupil. The additional revenue will be used to continue financing school operations. The property tax portion of the school district taxes will be payable in 2009, the first year it is to be levied. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) yeas unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 415 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR PROPERTY TAXES FROM THIS REVENUE SOURCE TO REMAIN THE SAME.

Mcleod

City Question 1 (City of Hutchinson-055)

QUESTION ON LEVY OF AN ADDITIONAL TAX LEVY FOR MOSQUITO ABATEMENT

Shall the City of Hutchinson be authorized to levy an additional tax levy under Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.73 for mosquito abatement purposes in the levy years 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 in a maximum yearly amount of $35,000.00? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #423)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 423 (Hutchinson) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $36,940,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and the construction of improvements and classroom and physical education additions to the existing high school facility? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #423)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 423 (Hutchinson) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $21,975,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the renovation, repair, remodeling, upgrading, equipping and construction of improvements to the existing Park Elementary School facility; the conversion of the Park Elementary School facility for use as a grades 4 and 5 facility; and the construction and equipping of additions to the West Elementary School facility for use for a new grades 2 and 3 facility and for early childhood family education and all day every day kindergarten programs? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #465)

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. 465 BE APPROVED?

The Board of Independent School District No. 465 (Litchfield Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $301.51 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $600 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. 465 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #2687)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

School District Question 1 (ISD #2887)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 2887 (McLeod West Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $703.29 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,511.52 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.

Marshall

City Question 1 (City of Middle River-149)

SUNDAY LIQUOR

Shall the city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to clubs or restaurants for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sunday?

Meeker

School District Question 1 (ISD #423)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

School District Question 2 (ISD #423)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

School District Question 1 (ISD #465)

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. 465 BE APPROVED?

Mille Lacs

School District Question 1 (ISD #333)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY

School District Question 1 (ISD #912)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Morrison

School District Question 1 (ISD #0740)

RENEWING EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION TO HELP MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS

The board of Independent School District No. 740 (Melrose Area Public Schools) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $700 per pupil which is scheduled to expire. 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 No. 740 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0740)

FUNDING TO MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS AND UPDATE CURRICULUM AND TECHNOLOGY

The board of Independent School District No. 740 (Melrose Area Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $200 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for three 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. 740 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #912)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Mower

School District Question 1 (ISD #756)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 2 (ISD #756)

STUDENT ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT REFERENDUM AUTHORITY

Murray

School District Question 1 (ISD #581)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION, APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 581, Edgerton, has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorizaton of $613.54 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,000 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be an increase of $386.46 per pupil over the amount of the school district's revoked authorization. The proposed 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. 581 be appproved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #581)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 581, Edgerton, has also proposed to increase its general revenue by an additional $200 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question One is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 581 also be appproved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Nicollet

School District Question 1 (ISD #2397)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE RENEWAL AUTHORIZATION

Nobles

City Question 1 (City of Lismore-084)

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 Worthington-150)

APPROVAL OF IMPOSITION OF LOCAL SALES TAX IN THE CITY OF WORTHINGTON

May the City of Worthington, Minnesota impose by ordinance a sales and use tax of ½ of one percent for the exclusive purpose of paying the costs of a community center complex and for renovations to the Memorial Auditorium which tax shall terminate 10 years after the date of initial imposition of the tax or when the City Council determines that the amount of revenue received from the taxes to pay for the projects equals or exceeds $6 million, plus the costs related to the issuance of bonds?

School District Question 1 (ISD #514)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The Board of Independent School District No. 514, Ellsworth Public Schools, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum revenue authorization of $573.12 per pupil and replace that authorization with a new authorization that will increase its general education revenue to $982.12 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 revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 514 be approved?

School District Question 1 (ISD #581)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION, APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 2 (ISD #581)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Olmsted

City Question 1 (City of Rochester-095)

CHARTER QUESTION – A HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE COMMON COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS

Shall the proposed charter amendment authorizing the Common Council to establish a procedure for the imposition of civil penalties for ordinance violations be adopted? PROPOSED LANGUAGE ORDINANCES SECTION 6.00. (When Required). Subd. 3. The Common Council may provide by ordinance that a violation of a city ordinance is either a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor punishable in accordance with state law. In addition, the Council may establish by ordinance a procedure for imposing a civil penalty for each ordinance violation. The procedure must provide for an opportunity for a hearing before a neutral party, which may be the Council.

Otter Tail

Town Question 1 (Town of Dunn Twp-110)

FIVE SUPERVISOR BOARD

Shall a five-member Board of Supervisors be adopted for the Town of Dunn.

School District Question 1 (ISD #547)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #548)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #549)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #0852)

APPROVAL OF INCREASED GENERAL EDUCATION REVENUE TO FINANCE SCHOOL OPERATIONS

School District Question 1 (ISD #2889)

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Pennington

School District Question 1 (ISD #630)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The Board of Independent School District No. 630 (Red Lake Falls) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,600.00 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's existing authorization which is expiring. 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. 630 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Pine

School District Question 1 (ISD #2580)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Pipestone

School District Question 1 (ISD #581)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION, APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 2 (ISD #581)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Polk

City Question 1 (City of East Grand Forks-075)

CHANGING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS

Should the City change the municipal elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years?

City Question 1 (City of Fertile-115)

SUNDAY LIQUOR

Should the the City of Fertile issue Sunday liquor licenses to eligible establishments?

School District Question 1 (ISD #630)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Red Lake

School District Question 1 (ISD #630)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Redwood

County Question 1

SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE

Shall the County of Koochiching be allowed to issue Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to restaurants, clubs, bowling centers, or hotels with a seating capacity for at least 30 persons and which hold an on-sale intoxicating liquor license and which are located within the Precinct of Kooch Poll 3?

Town Question 1 (Town of Vesta Twp-175)

TOWN QUESTION 1

Shall persons who own or occupy real estate that adjoins a town road and is not a part of an incorporated municipality be required to remove rocks larger than five inches in diameter from and to cut, destroy or remove all weeds, grass and other plants up to three inches in diameter that grow upon the town road adjacent to their land?

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?

School District Question 1 (ISD #423)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

School District Question 2 (ISD #423)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

School District Question 1 (ISD #2180)

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE LEVY

School District Question 1 (ISD #2887)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

Rice

School District Question 1 (ISD #394)

APPROVAL PF REVENUE INCREASE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS,TEXTBOOKS & TECHNOLOGY

School District Question 2 (ISD #394)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE TO REOPEN AND OPERATE SWIMMING POOL

School District Question 1 (ISD #829)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS

The School Board of Independent School District No. 829 (Waseca), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authorization of $610 per pupil and to approve a new authorization of $1,150 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. 829 (Waseca) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

School District Question 2 (ISD #829)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY

The School Board of Independent School District No. 829 (Waseca), Minnesota, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $150 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five (5) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Ballot Question 1 is approved , shall the additional increase in the revenue proposed by the board of independent school district no. 829 (Waseca) be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Rock

City Question 1 (City of Luverne-055)

SUNDAY LIQUOR

Shall the Luverne 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? By voting "YES" on this ballot question, you are voting for Sunday Liquor in Luverne.

School District Question 1 (ISD #514)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #581)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION, APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 2 (ISD #581)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

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?

Saint Louis

City Question 1 (City of Duluth-125)

NONBINDING PROPOSITION

Should the state statute which prohibits the issuance of licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor in the Lakeside and Lester Park Neighborhoods be repealed? A “YES” VOTE MEANS I SUPPORT ELIMINATING THE STATE LAW WHICH PROHIBITS THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR IN THE LAKESIDE AND LESTER PARK NEIGHBORHOODS. A “NO” VOTE MEANS I DO NOT SUPPORT ELIMINATING THE STATE LAW WHICH PROHIBITS THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR IN THE LAKESIDE AND LESTER PARK NEIGHBORHOODS.

City Question 2 (City of Duluth-125)

PROPOSED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CHARTER AMENDMENT

Should section 30 of the 1912 home rule charter of the city of Duluth, as amended, be amended to allow a citizen to request that the council appoint special prosecutor to prosecute violations of the charter’s conflict of interest provisions when the city attorney has determined that there is no probable cause to do so and to require that the council to decide whether or not to do so within 60 days of receipt of such request? A “YES” VOTE IS IN FAVOR OF ADDING A PROCESS REQUIRING THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACT ON CITIZEN COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO ALLEGED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A “NO” VOTE IS A VOTE AGAINST ADDING A PROCESS REQUIRING THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACT ON CITIZEN COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO ALLEGED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

City Question 1 (City of Ely-145)

PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2.04 REGARDING COUNCIL VACANCIES

Should section 2.04 the charter of the City of Ely be amended to require a special election, rather than appointment by the council, in the event of a vacancy for the unexpired term of an elective office due to death, resignation or otherwise, provided the vacancy is declared more than a year prior to the next municipal election; and further require said special election to take place within ninety (90) days of declaring the vacancy?

Town Question 1 (Town of Grand Lake Twp-215)

SEPARATE CLERK/TREASURER POSITION

Shall Option D, for combining the offices of Clerk and Treasurer, be abandoned for the township?

Town Question 2 (Town of Grand Lake Twp-215)

TOWN TREASURER

If Town Question #1 passes, who shall be elected as Town Treasurer?

School District Question 1 (ISD #704)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR TEACHERS, ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OPERATIONS

The Board of Independent School District No. 704 (Proctor) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $400 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 revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 704 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0709)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The existing levy referendum authority for Independent School District No. 709, Duluth, is expiring in 2008. The school board has proposed to renew its expiring general education revenue of $365.60 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 709 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0709)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Provided that ballot question No. 1 is approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 709, Duluth, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $334.40 per pupil for a total of $700.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization of $700 per pupil would increase each year by the rate of inflation and would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 709 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 3 (ISD #0709)

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Provided that ballot questions No. 1 and 2 are approved, the Board of Independent School District No. 709, Duluth, has proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $500.00 per pupil for a total of $1,200.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization of $1200 per pupil would increase each year by the rate of inflation and would be applicable for five years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the referendum revenue authorization proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 709 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2142)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Scott

School District Question 1 (ISD #717)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 717 has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $425 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 2009, the first year it is to be levied. Shall the increase in the 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.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0719)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The prior referendum revenue authorization of $841.22 per pupil of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake/Savage Area Schools) has expired. The Board has proposed a new authorization that would be $210 per pupil greater than the school district's expired authorization and that would increase the school district's authorization to $1,051.22 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. 719 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #0719)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake/Savage Area Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $90 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would 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. 719 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #2397)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE RENEWAL AUTHORIZATION

Sherburne

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

CITY QUESTION 1

Shall the Street Construction Ordinance be amended to permit the City Council to approve the marking of three traffic lanes on 14th Avenue South between Highway 23 and 2nd Street South.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0728)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR TEACHERS, ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OPERATIONS

School District Question 2 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR FUNDING EQUAL TO MINNESOTA AVERAGE

School District Question 3 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENT CURRICULUM AND SERVICES.

Sibley

City Question 1 (City of Gibbon-045)

CITY QUESTION 1

Shall special licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sundays in the City of Gibbon?

City Question 1 (City of Winthrop-120)

CITY QUESTION 1

Shall the City Council of the City of Winthrop 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 #108)

RENEWAL OF EXPIRED SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #2397)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE RENEWAL AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #2887)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

Stearns

City Question 1 (City of Rockville-208)

ROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Shall the City of Rockville, Minnesota, be authorized to levy property taxes in the amount of $100,000 per year in each of the years 2009 and 2010 to defray the expense of the acquisition and betterment of road improvement projects? The maximum amount of increased levy as a percentage of market value is 0.03213%. The maximum amount that would be raised by the new referendum tax rate in the first year if it were to be levied is $100,000. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

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

CITY QUESTION 1

Shall the Street Construction Ordinance be amended to permit the City Council to approve the marking of three traffic lanes on 14th Avenue South between Highway 23 and 2nd Street South.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0740)

RENEWING EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION TO HELP MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS

School District Question 2 (ISD #0740)

FUNDING TO MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS AND UPDATE CURRICULUM AND TECHNOLOGY

School District Question 1 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR TEACHERS, ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OPERATIONS

School District Question 2 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR FUNDING EQUAL TO MINNESOTA AVERAGE

School District Question 3 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENT CURRICULUM AND SERVICES.

Steele

School District Question 1 (ISD #756)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 2 (ISD #756)

STUDENT ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT REFERENDUM AUTHORITY

School District Question 1 (ISD #829)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS

School District Question 2 (ISD #829)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY

School District Question 1 (ISD #2168)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Stevens

School District Question 1 (ISD #264)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Todd

School District Question 1 (ISD #0740)

RENEWING EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION TO HELP MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS

School District Question 2 (ISD #0740)

FUNDING TO MAINTAIN EXISTING PROGRAMS AND UPDATE CURRICULUM AND TECHNOLOGY

Traverse

School District Question 1 (ISD #264)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #801)

RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

The board if Independent School District No. 801 (Browns Valley) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,318.53 per pupil which is scheduled to expire. 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. 801 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0852)

APPROVAL OF INCREASED GENERAL EDUCATION REVENUE TO FINANCE SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Wabasha

City Question 1 (City of Lake City-067)

AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER, SECTION 2.02, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS.

City Question 2 (City of Lake City-067)

AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER, SECTION 2.06, THE MAYOR.

City Question 3 (City of Lake City-067)

AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER, SECTION 2.09, CENSURE OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL.

City Question 4 (City of Lake City-067)

AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER, SECTION 12.12, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS.

City Question 1 (City of Plainview-109)

SUNDAY ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR

Should the City of Plainview, Minnesota, be authorized to issue to any qualified applicant an on-sale Sunday Intoxicating Liquor License?

Wadena

City Question 1 (City of Sebeka-075)

SPLIT LIQUOR

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

City Question 2 (City of Sebeka-075)

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?

Waseca

School District Question 1 (ISD #075)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #829)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS

School District Question 2 (ISD #829)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY

School District Question 1 (ISD #2168)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

Washington

Town Question 1 (Town of Denmark Twp-040)

WHETHER TO MOVE THE TOWN ELECTION TO NOVEMBER

Shall the Town of Denmark conduct its general elections on the First Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even numbered years?

Town Question 1 (Town of Stillwater Twp-175)

TOWN QUESTION

Should the Town Clerk's position become appointed rather than elected?

Watonwan

Town Question 1 (Town of Rosendale Twp-085)

WHETHER TO COMBINE THE OFFICES OF CLERK AND TREASURER

Shall the combination of the offices of Clerk and Treasurer be adopted for the government of the town?

Town Question 2 (Town of Rosendale Twp-085)

WHETHER TO APPOINT THE POSIITON OF CLERK/TREASURER

Shall the position of Clerk/Treasurer, if approved for combination, be appointed by the town board?

Wilkin

School District Question 1 (ISD #0852)

APPROVAL OF INCREASED GENERAL EDUCATION REVENUE TO FINANCE SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Winona

School District Question 1 (ISD #857)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

The school board of Independent School District No. 857 (Lewiston Altura Schools) has proposed a project for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition of land for and equipping and construction of classrooms and a gymnasium at the Upper Elementary School, remodeling and upgrading the heating and ventilating of the existing building, replacing the unit ventilators in four elementary school classrooms and the high school conference room. To provide funds for the project costs, the school board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,315,000. The project to be funded has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 857 (Lewiston Altura Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,315,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 2 (ISD #857)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

If School District Ballot Question No. 1 is approved the Board hereby finds and determines that it is necessary and expedient for the School District to issue general obligation bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,085,000, and not to exceed any limitation upon the incurring of indebtedness which shall be applicable on the date or dates of the issuance of such bonds, for the purpose of providing funds for the betterment of school facilities, including the installation of health and safety improvements including replacement of single pain glass, improve ventilation, installing high efficiency boilers, sprinkling the building, and improving the electrical power, and fire alarm system, and environmentally sustainable improvements consisting of geothermal heat and light fixture controls. To provide funds for the project costs, the school board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in and amount not to exceed $1,085,000. The project to be funded has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 857 (Lewiston Altura Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,085,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Wright

Town Question 1 (Town of Stockholm Twp-155)

ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR TOWN HALL FACILITY

Should the Town of Stockholm be authorized to issue and sell its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to provide funds to acquire, construct and equip a town hall facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0728)

RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR TEACHERS, ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OPERATIONS

School District Question 2 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR FUNDING EQUAL TO MINNESOTA AVERAGE

School District Question 3 (ISD #0742)

APPROVAL OF REVENUE INCREASE FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENT CURRICULUM AND SERVICES.

School District Question 1 (ISD #0877)

FUNDING TO AVOID FURTHER BUDGET AND STAFF CUTS

School District Question 1 (ISD #0883)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION

School District Question 1 (ISD #2687)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE

Yellow Medicine

School District Question 1 (ISD #378)

APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUE FOR REPLACEMENT OF BOILER SYSTEM