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Unofficial Results Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Ballot Questions

The following list includes municipal and school district questions.
 

Anoka

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #14)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 14 (Fridley Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $187.43 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $497.43 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation, and be applicable for ten years, commencing with taxes payable in 2020, 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. 14 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #16)

Approval of Renewed Referendum Levy Authorization
The school board of Independent School District No. 16 (Spring Lake Park Public Schools) has proposed to renew a portion of its referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $193.98 per pupil, which expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2019. The renewed authorization amount of $193.98 per pupil proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2020, and would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 16 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 #16)

Approval of Renewed Capital Projects Levy Authorization
The School Board of Independent School District No. 16 (Spring Lake Park Public Schools) has proposed the renewal of an existing capital project levy authorization, continuing funds to provide for and maintain technology systems for classroom and school operations and the district's safety and security systems.The proposed capital project levy authorization will be in the amount of 2.96% times the net tax capacity of the school district, providing approximately $1,326,633 for taxes payable in 2020, 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 $13,266,330. If approved, this authorization will renew the school district's existing authorization scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019, and will not increase the tax rate. Shall the renewal of the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 16 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #624)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $326,000,000 to provide funds for a phased program of acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new grades K-5 elementary school facility; the construction of various projects to accommodate projected enrollment growth districtwide; the completion of deferred maintenance projects at all school district facilities; the construction, acquisition and installation of safety and security improvements at all school district facilities; the construction of additions and renovations to current district elementary schools; the construction of additions and renovations to the high school North Campus to convert that site and facility for use as a grades 9-12 single site high school facility; the construction of renovations to the high school South Campus to convert it for use as a middle school facility; the construction of renovations to the Sunrise Park Middle School facility to convert it for uses to include a senior citizen center, an early childhood center, the Transition Education Center and the District office; and the construction of renovations to the current District Center building to allow for expansion of the Central Middle School facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #728)

Revoking Existing School District Referendum Revenue; Replacing With New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authority, $467.12 per pupil, and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $1,217.12 per pupil (an increase of $750 per pupil), subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authority and the replacement with a new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #728)

Approval of School District General Obligation School Building Bond Issue
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $113,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, deferred capital projects, school security, and repairs to existing buildings across the district including such things as roofs, parking lots and heating systems; construction of a new school; and improvements to schools at all levels? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Benton

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #748)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 748 (Sartell-St. Stephen) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $24.83 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $460 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2020, 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. 748 be approved?
 

Carver

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #111)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 111 (Watertown-Mayer Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $67.28 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $492.28 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, commencing with taxes payable in 2020, 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 2 (ISD #111)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 111 (Watertown-Mayer Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,385,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the remodeling and updating of existing classroom areas, the remodeling of special education spaces, and the remodeling of existing space to create an exploratory lab space at the elementary school site; the remodeling and construction of improvements to existing educational spaces and the creation of small group learning and break-out spaces at the existing middle school and high school facilities; the construction of site safety and traffic flow improvements to those middle school and high school sites and the completion of various deferred maintenance and infrastructure projects at those facilities districtwide; and the construction of athletic and activity field improvements including track replacement, acquisition and installation of synthetic turf and the construction of bleacher improvements? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #112)

APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 112 (Eastern Carver County), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by $550 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 112 (Eastern Carver County), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #112)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 112 (Eastern Carver County), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $111,675,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, the completion of deferred maintenance repair projects at various school sites and facilities and the construction of a new elementary school and a new bus garage? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #112)

RENEWAL OF EXPIRING CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY FOR SECURITY & TECHNOLOGY
The board of Independent School District No. 112 (Eastern Carver County), Minnesota has proposed to renew its expiring capital project levy authorization in the amount of 4.947% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of security, technology, and teaching and learning capital improvements. The proposed tax rate is not being increased from the previous year's rate. The proposed renewal of the expiring capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $4,385,717 in the first year it is to be levied, 2019, for taxes payable in 2020, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $43,857,170. Shall the renewal of the expiring capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 112 (Easter Carver County), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE
 

Cass

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #113)

Capital Project Levy for District Vehicle Replacement and Technology
The board of Independent School District 113 (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 0.979% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of technology and the replacement of school district vehicles, including school buses. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $200,000 in the first year it is to be levied, 2019, for taxes payable in 2020, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $2,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Chippewa

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2180)

APPROVAL OF RENEWED REFERENDUM LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 2180 (MACCRAY Public Schools) has proposed to renew a portion of its referendum revenue authorization in the amount of $1,103.14 per pupil, which expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2019. The renewed authorization amount of $1,103.14 per pupil proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2020, and would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the renewal of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 2180 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 #2180)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BUILDING BONDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2180 (MACCRAY Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,515,000 to provide funds for the acquisition or betterment of school sites and facilities Districtwide, including without limitation remodeling, renovations, and/or expansion of the school facility located in Clara City for use as a combined pre-K-5 elementary school, 6-8 middle school, and 9-12 high school facility; construction of a 500-seat auditorium addition to said facility; and deconstruction or transition of the Raymond and Maynard school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Clay

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2164)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2164, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools, be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $31,435,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including: the construction of new gymnasium at both school facility sites; costs related to the upgrading and remodeling of all school facility sites; and costs related to updating and improving safety and security at all school facilities. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Crow Wing

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #182)

APPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AND BOND ISSUE
The school board of Independent School District No. 182 (Crosby-Ironton Public Schools) has proposed a project for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including without limitation repair, maintenance, remodeling, and equipping of existing facilities Districtwide; and the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure improvements and instructional equipment. To provide funds for the portion of project costs to be financed with bond proceeds, the board has proposed to issue general obligation school building bonds in the maximum principal amount of $29,560,000. To provide funds for the technology portion of the project costs, the school board has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 0.994% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed authorization would raise approximately $200,000 for taxes payable in 2020, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded by the capital project levy is approximately $2,000,000 . Shall the issuance of the general obligation school building bonds and the capital project levy proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 182 be approved?
 

Dakota

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #191)

APPROVE INCREASED REFERENDUM LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 191 has proposed to revoke all of its referendum revenue authorization in the total amount of $1,516.03 per pupil, of which $291.56 per pupil expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2022 and the remaining $1,224.47 per pupil expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2027, and to replace this authorization with a single authorization in the amount of the lesser of $1,800.00 per pupil or the maximum authorization allowed by statute, representing an increase of up to $283.97 per pupil. The authorization proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2020, and would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute, provided that actual referendum revenue authorization for any year would not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. This authorization would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation and replacement of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 191 be approved? 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 board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $345 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. 194 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #194)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $42,900,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition and installation of improved technology and technology systems, networks, cabling and infrastructure in all District facilities; the construction of safety and security improvements to all District facilities; the construction and equipping of a gymnasium addition to the McGuire Middle School site and facility; the construction of a pool addition to the Century Middle School site and facility; and the acquisition and installation of artificial turf practice fields at the Lakeville North and Lakeville South High School sites? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #196)

Revoking Existing School District Referendum Revenue; Replacing With New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authority of $939.67 per pupil and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $1,566.67 per pupil (an increase of $627 per pupil), subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authority and the replacement with a new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Dodge

CITY QUESTION 1 (Byron)

ACQUISITION AND BETTERMENT OF AN AQUATIC FACILITY
"Shall the City of Byron, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,100,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of an aquatic facility? "BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2125)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The Board of Independent School District No. 2125, Triton, has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by $750.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be effective beginning with taxes payable in 2020 and would be applicable for ten (10) 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. 2125 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Douglas

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #206)

Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 206 (Alexandria), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by the following amounts for taxes payable in the years specified: * $375 per pupil for taxes payable in 2020 * $485 per pupil for taxes payable in 2021 * $595 per pupil for taxes payable in 2022 through 2029 The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 206 (Alexandria), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2908)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2908 (Brandon-Evansville) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,915,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities to convert the existing Brandon School site and facility into a Pre-K-12 site and facility, including the construction and equipping of an elementary school addition and improvements and an early childhood addition, and the construction of high school renovations and improvements including the construction and equipping of a band and choir addition and improvements to the cafeteria/commons area, classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms and parking lots? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2908)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2908 (Brandon-Evansville) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,300,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a multipurpose gymnasium addition with locker rooms and dedicated Chargers Kids Club area to the existing Brandon School site and facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Fillmore

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #858)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 858 (St. Charles Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,630,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the remodeling of the existing elementary school kitchen and cafeteria into preschool and kindergarten classrooms; the construction and equipping of a new elementary school kitchen/cafeteria addition; the construction and equipping of an east wing science room addition to the high school facility; the construction and equipping of a high school office/entrance, commons and kitchen areas; the remodeling of first and second floor high school classrooms and restrooms; the remodeling of existing agriculture and industrial technology classrooms and labs; the expansion of agriculture and industrial technology shop areas; the construction of a remote greenhouse; and the conversion of the existing café into a weight room? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #858)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the School board of Independent School District No. 858 (St. Charles Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,870,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a new high school auxiliary gym; the remodeling of the high school northwest lobby, the addition of a fitness room, changing rooms, training room and public restrooms; and the refreshing of the Boys and Girls locker rooms? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2137)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2137 (Kingsland Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $842 per pupil. A portion of this proposed new authorization would replace its existing referendum revenue authorization of $127.82, which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019. 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. 2137 by approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Freeborn

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2886)

Revoking Existing School District Referendum Revenue; Replacing With New Authorization
The board of lndependent School District No. 2886 (Glenville-Emmons School District), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District's existing referendum revenue authority of $1,377.06 per pupil and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $1,377.06 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authority and the replacement with a new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2886 (Glenville-Emmons School District), Minnesota be approved?

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2886)

Approval of School District Operating Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 2886 (Glenville-Emmons School District), Minnesota has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by an additional $402.44 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2886 (Glenville-Emmons School District), Minnesota be approved?
 

Goodhue

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2805)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2805 (Zumbrota-Mazeppa), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $38,585,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, safety/security and heating/ventilation improvements, technical/trades education learning space expansion, auditorium upgrades, classroom additions and renovations, Zumbrota cafeteria expansion and Mazeppa kitchen and cafeteria code compliance upgrades and expansion? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2805)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 2805 (Zumbrota-Mazeppa), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,350,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, Mazeppa gymnasium construction to replace WPA gym which will become a dedicated school cafeteria? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #2805)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 2805 (Zumbrota-Mazeppa), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,945,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, Zumbrota gymnasium construction, track facility improvements, baseball field renovations to accommodate new gym and enhanced child safety bus parking, and accessibility upgrades to athletic fields including spectator seating? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Grant

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #261)

Renewal of Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 261 (Ashby) has proposed to renew the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $603.11 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years, beginning with taxes payable in 2020, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 261 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
 

Hennepin

CITY QUESTION 1 (Bloomington)

Remove Alcohol Regulations from the City Charter
Shall the Bloomington City Charter be amended to delete Section 12.12, which would allow the City Council to adopt ordinances authorizing additional types of places to serve and sell alcohol in the City?

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #277)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorizations
The board of Independent School District No. 277 (Westonka) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $1,095.62 per pupil and to replace that authorization with the following amounts per pupil for taxes payable in the years specified: - $1,445.62 for taxes payable in 2020 through 2029 - an additional $350 per pupil for taxes payable in 2024 through 2029 The proposed new referendum revenue authorizations would increase each year by the rate of inflation 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 the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increases 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 1 (ISD #278)

Revoking Existing Capital Project Levy Authorization; Approving New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 278 (Orono Public Schools) has proposed to revoke its existing capital project levy authorization of 2.539% times the net tax capacity of the school district and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of 5.023% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The proposed new authorization will raise approximately $2,109,804 for taxes payable in 2020, the first year it is to be levied and would be applicable for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $21,098,040. The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology to improve teaching and learning. Shall the school district's existing capital project levy authorization be revoked and the new capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of lndependent School District No. 278 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Hubbard

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #113)

Capital Project Levy for District Vehicle Replacement and Technology
The board of Independent School District 113 (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 0.979% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of technology and the replacement of school district vehicles, including school buses. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $200,000 in the first year it is to be levied, 2019, for taxes payable in 2020, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $2,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #306)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 306 (Laporte Public School) 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 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. 306 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #306)

Approval of Additional School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 306 (Laporte Public School) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by an additional $100 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 Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 306 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Kanabec

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #333)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 333 (Ogilvie), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $495,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Kittson

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2358)

School District Question 1 Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 2358 (Tri-County Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $2,476 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would renew the school district's existing authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2020. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years, beginning with taxes payable in 2021 unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2358 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE
 

Mahnomen

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #435)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BOND ISSUE
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 435 (Waubun-Ogema-White Earth), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $7,740,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, security, HVAC and classroom renovations at the Ogema site and classroom renovations and additions, restroom remodeling, locker room upgrades, HVAC and parking lot improvements and bus/maintenance garage improvements at the Waubun site? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Marshall

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2358)

School District Question 1 Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 2358 (Tri-County Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $2,476 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would renew the school district's existing authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2020. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years, beginning with taxes payable in 2021 unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2358 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE
 

Meeker

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #465)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 465 (Litchfield Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $625 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. 465 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #465)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 465 (Litchfield Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $32,995,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities at Lake Ripley Elementary School, Litchfield Middle School and Litchfield High School, including the construction of improvements to the overall traffic flow, the creation of secure entries, the repurposing and creation of educational spaces, the repurposing and creation of common spaces, the completion of various deferred maintenance projects and the acquisition of furniture, fixtures and equipment? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #465)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
If both School District Question 1 and School District Question 2 are approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 465 (Litchfield Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,430,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an aquatics facility addition to the existing high school facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Mille Lacs

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #912)

APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 912 (Milaca), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by $250.95 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shal the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 912 (Milaca), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #912)

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS; REQUIRED CAPITAL PROJECTS
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 912 (Milaca), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,100,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including career and technical education facility improvements, various required capital maintenance projects inclusive of roofing, pool, windows and security? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Morrison

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #486)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 486 (Swanville Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $85.34 per pupil. A portion of this proposed new authorization would replace its existing referendum revenue authorization of $38.31 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2020. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2021, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 486 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #486)

RENEWAL OF CAPITOL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION FOR TECHNOLOGY
The board of Independent School District No. 486 (Swanville Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 3.073% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, computers, mobile-devices, improved technology, technology systems, networks, infrastructure, office and instructional technology, and related training. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $75,000 for taxes payable in 2020, 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 $750,000. Shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 486 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Nicollet

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2365)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BUILDING BONDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2365 (Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $49,490,000 to provide funds for the acquisition or betterment of school sites and facilities District wide, including without limitation the purchase of land and construction of a new pre-K-12 school facility in Gibbon, and the decommissioning of existing Gibbon, Winthrop and Fairfax school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Nobles

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #518)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 518 (Worthington) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $26,700,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new grades 4 and 5 intermediate school facility?

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #518)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 518 (Worthington) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of additional space at the proposed new intermediate school facility to include grade 3 at that facility?

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #518)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 518 (Worthington) be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000 to provide funds for the refunding of the District's Certificates of Participation, Series 2017A and to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including a portion of the funds necessary for the construction and equipping of a second story classroom addition to the existing high school facility?
 

Norman

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2854)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 2854 (Ada-Borup Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition of school sites and educational facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Olmsted

CITY QUESTION 1 (Byron)

ACQUISITION AND BETTERMENT OF AN AQUATIC FACILITY
"Shall the City of Byron, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,100,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of an aquatic facility? "BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #227)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization
School District Question 1 Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization The board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $476.00 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $751.00 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years commencing with taxes payable in 2020, 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. 227 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #227)

Approval of Additional School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools) has also proposed to increase its general education revenue by $75 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for five years commencing with taxes payable in 2020, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 227 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #534)

School District Question Revoking Existing School District Referendum Revenue; Replacing With New Authorization
The board of lndependent School District No. 534 (Stewartville), Minnesota has proposed to revoke the School District's existing referendum revenue authority of $17.92 per pupil and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $246.41 per pupil ( an increase of $228.49 per pupil). The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authority and the replacement with a new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 534 (Stewartville), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #535)

School District Question
School District Question 1 Approval of School Building Bonds Elementary/Middle Schools; Auditoriums; Security Shall the board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $171,400,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including reconstruction of Bishop and Longfellow elementary schools, construction of a new elementary school and a new middle school, security upgrades at all school buildings, auditorium upgrades at all three high schools, and land acquisition? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #535)

School District Question 2
Approval of School Building Bonds- Swimming Pool Construction and Upgrades If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a swimming pool at Century High School and upgrades to the existing swimming pool at Mayo High School? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Otter Tail

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #547)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 547 (Parkers Prairie Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,160,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a childcare addition, toilet, life safety, HVAC, deferred maintenance and other associated upgrades at the Parkers Prairie Elementary School, and the construction and equipping of a fitness room addition, toilet, security, HVAC, deferred maintenance and other associated upgrades at Parkers Prairie High School? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Polk

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #599)

CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED USE OF CERTAIN REMAINING BOND PROCEEDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 599 (Fertile-Beltrami) be authorized to use approximately $770,000 of any remaining proceeds of its General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2017A, originally issued to fund the costs of certain improvements included in the School District's ten-year facility plan approved by the Board and the Commissioner of Education which have since been completed, to fund other improvements to school district sites and facilities, including the completion of various deferred maintenance projects at school sites and facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #600)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BUILDING BONDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 600 (Fisher Public Schools be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,695,000 to provide funds for the acquisition or betterment of school sites and facilities Districtwide, including without limitation remodeling, renovation, and/or expansion of the K-12 school facility located in the City of Fisher, improving safety and security, and maintenance and infrastructure repairs? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Pope

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #206)

Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 206 (Alexandria), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's general education revenue by the following amounts for taxes payable in the years specified: * $375 per pupil for taxes payable in 2020 * $485 per pupil for taxes payable in 2021 * $595 per pupil for taxes payable in 2022 through 2029 The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 206 (Alexandria), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #743)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 743 (Sauk Centre Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,033.83 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization of $733.83 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2020. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six years, commencing with taxes payable in 2021, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 743 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2364)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2364 (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $212.84 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $661.26 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years commencing with taxes payable in 2020, 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. 2364 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2364)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2364 (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,965,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the expansion and modernization of high school career and technical education space, the renovation of existing high school science classrooms, the creation of collaborative learning areas, the remodeling of high school special education space, and the remodeling of existing space to create new high school weights and fitness space; the expansion and renovation of early childhood spaces; the construction of new kitchen and cafeteria space at the elementary school facility; the acquisition, construction and installation of HVAC and other infrastructure improvements at both the high school and elementary school facilities, the construction of site, parking and traffic flow improvements at both school sites, the construction of secure entrances into the administrative offices at both facilities, and the construction of ADA improvements at both facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #2364)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 2 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2364 (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,980,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the remodeling and updating of the high school kitchen, the expansion of the custodial equipment area at the high school facility, the construction of improvements to the high school auditorium, the creation of additional high school group and collaborative learning areas, and the construction of additional career and technical education improvements at the high school facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Ramsey

CITY QUESTION 1 (St. Paul)

Referendum on whether Ordinance ORD 18-39 should remain in effect.
Should Ordinance ROD 18-39, entitled "Residential Coordinated Collection", remain in effect for residential trash collection in St. Paul? Ordinance 18-39 creates new rules for the collection and disposal of trash and payment for trash service; and requires that certain residential dwellings have trash collected by a designated trash hauler. A "yes" vote is a vote in favor of keeping Ordinance ORD 18-39. A "No" vote is a vote to get rid of Ordinance ORD 18-39.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #621)

Approval of New Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 621 (Mounds View Public Schools) has proposed to renew the portion of its existing referendum revenue authorization of $535.06 which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019 and to revoke the remaining portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $300.35 per pupil and to replace that revoked authorization with an authorization of $1,200.35 per pupil. The proposed total new referendum revenue authorization of $1,735.41 would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2020, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall a portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be renewed, a portion be revoked and replaced, and the total increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 621 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #624)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $326,000,000 to provide funds for a phased program of acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new grades K-5 elementary school facility; the construction of various projects to accommodate projected enrollment growth districtwide; the completion of deferred maintenance projects at all school district facilities; the construction, acquisition and installation of safety and security improvements at all school district facilities; the construction of additions and renovations to current district elementary schools; the construction of additions and renovations to the high school North Campus to convert that site and facility for use as a grades 9-12 single site high school facility; the construction of renovations to the high school South Campus to convert it for use as a middle school facility; the construction of renovations to the Sunrise Park Middle School facility to convert it for uses to include a senior citizen center, an early childhood center, the Transition Education Center and the District office; and the construction of renovations to the current District Center building to allow for expansion of the Central Middle School facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Scott

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #191)

APPROVE INCREASED REFERENDUM LEVY AUTHORIZATION
The school board of Independent School District No. 191 has proposed to revoke all of its referendum revenue authorization in the total amount of $1,516.03 per pupil, of which $291.56 per pupil expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2022 and the remaining $1,224.47 per pupil expires at the end of taxes-payable year 2027, and to replace this authorization with a single authorization in the amount of the lesser of $1,800.00 per pupil or the maximum authorization allowed by statute, representing an increase of up to $283.97 per pupil. The authorization proposed in this ballot question would be first effective for taxes payable in 2020, and would increase annually by the rate of inflation as determined by statute, provided that actual referendum revenue authorization for any year would not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. This authorization would be applicable for ten years unless earlier revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation and replacement of the referendum levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 191 be approved? 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 board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $345 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. 194 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #194)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $42,900,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the acquisition and installation of improved technology and technology systems, networks, cabling and infrastructure in all District facilities; the construction of safety and security improvements to all District facilities; the construction and equipping of a gymnasium addition to the McGuire Middle School site and facility; the construction of a pool addition to the Century Middle School site and facility; and the acquisition and installation of artificial turf practice fields at the Lakeville North and Lakeville South High School sites? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Sherburne

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #726)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 726 (Becker Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $525.26 per pupil. A portion of this proposed new authorization would replace its existing referendum revenue authorization of $415.26 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019. 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. 726 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #726)

Renewal of Capital Project Levy Authorization for Technology
The board of Independent School District No. 726 (Becker Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 1.8340% times the net tax capacity of the school district. This authorization would renew the school district's existing capital project levy authorization for technology which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of instructional technology. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $494,215 for taxes payable in 2020, 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 $4,942,150. Shall the capital project levy authorization by the board of Independent School District No. 726 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #728)

Revoking Existing School District Referendum Revenue; Replacing With New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authority, $467.12 per pupil, and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $1,217.12 per pupil (an increase of $750 per pupil), subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authority and the replacement with a new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #728)

Approval of School District General Obligation School Building Bond Issue
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $113,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, deferred capital projects, school security, and repairs to existing buildings across the district including such things as roofs, parking lots and heating systems; construction of a new school; and improvements to schools at all levels? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Sibley

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2365)

APPROVAL OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BUILDING BONDS
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2365 (Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $49,490,000 to provide funds for the acquisition or betterment of school sites and facilities District wide, including without limitation the purchase of land and construction of a new pre-K-12 school facility in Gibbon, and the decommissioning of existing Gibbon, Winthrop and Fairfax school facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Stearns

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #743)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 743 (Sauk Centre Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,033.83 per pupil. A portion of this proposed referendum revenue authorization would replace the school district's prior authorization of $733.83 per pupil which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2020. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for six years, commencing with taxes payable in 2021, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 743 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #748)

Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 748 (Sartell-St. Stephen) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $24.83 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $460 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2020, 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. 748 be approved?

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2364)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2364 (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa) has proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $212.84 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $661.26 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years commencing with taxes payable in 2020, 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. 2364 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2364)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2364 (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,965,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the expansion and modernization of high school career and technical education space, the renovation of existing high school science classrooms, the creation of collaborative learning areas, the remodeling of high school special education space, and the remodeling of existing space to create new high school weights and fitness space; the expansion and renovation of early childhood spaces; the construction of new kitchen and cafeteria space at the elementary school facility; the acquisition, construction and installation of HVAC and other infrastructure improvements at both the high school and elementary school facilities, the construction of site, parking and traffic flow improvements at both school sites, the construction of secure entrances into the administrative offices at both facilities, and the construction of ADA improvements at both facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #2364)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 2 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 2364 (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,980,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the remodeling and updating of the high school kitchen, the expansion of the custodial equipment area at the high school facility, the construction of improvements to the high school auditorium, the creation of additional high school group and collaborative learning areas, and the construction of additional career and technical education improvements at the high school facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Steele

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #761)

Approval of School Building Bonds New High School
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $104,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, construction of a new high school? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #761)

Approval of School Building Bonds Old High School
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, re-purposing of the old high school site for School District use? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Wabasha

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #535)

School District Question
School District Question 1 Approval of School Building Bonds Elementary/Middle Schools; Auditoriums; Security Shall the board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $171,400,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including reconstruction of Bishop and Longfellow elementary schools, construction of a new elementary school and a new middle school, security upgrades at all school buildings, auditorium upgrades at all three high schools, and land acquisition? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #535)

School District Question 2
Approval of School Building Bonds- Swimming Pool Construction and Upgrades If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a swimming pool at Century High School and upgrades to the existing swimming pool at Mayo High School? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2805)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 2805 (Zumbrota-Mazeppa), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $38,585,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, safety/security and heating/ventilation improvements, technical/trades education learning space expansion, auditorium upgrades, classroom additions and renovations, Zumbrota cafeteria expansion and Mazeppa kitchen and cafeteria code compliance upgrades and expansion? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2805)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 2805 (Zumbrota-Mazeppa), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,350,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, Mazeppa gymnasium construction to replace WPA gym which will become a dedicated school cafeteria? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #2805)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 2805 (Zumbrota-Mazeppa), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,945,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, Zumbrota gymnasium construction, track facility improvements, baseball field renovations to accommodate new gym and enhanced child safety bus parking, and accessibility upgrades to athletic fields including spectator seating? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Waseca

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #761)

Approval of School Building Bonds New High School
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $104,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, construction of a new high school? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #761)

Approval of School Building Bonds Old High School
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 761 (Owatonna Public Schools), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, re-purposing of the old high school site for School District use? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
 

Washington

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #624)

Approval of School District Bond Issue
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $326,000,000 to provide funds for a phased program of acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new grades K-5 elementary school facility; the construction of various projects to accommodate projected enrollment growth districtwide; the completion of deferred maintenance projects at all school district facilities; the construction, acquisition and installation of safety and security improvements at all school district facilities; the construction of additions and renovations to current district elementary schools; the construction of additions and renovations to the high school North Campus to convert that site and facility for use as a grades 9-12 single site high school facility; the construction of renovations to the high school South Campus to convert it for use as a middle school facility; the construction of renovations to the Sunrise Park Middle School facility to convert it for uses to include a senior citizen center, an early childhood center, the Transition Education Center and the District office; and the construction of renovations to the current District Center building to allow for expansion of the Central Middle School facility? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Winona

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #858)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 858 (St. Charles Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,630,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the remodeling of the existing elementary school kitchen and cafeteria into preschool and kindergarten classrooms; the construction and equipping of a new elementary school kitchen/cafeteria addition; the construction and equipping of an east wing science room addition to the high school facility; the construction and equipping of a high school office/entrance, commons and kitchen areas; the remodeling of first and second floor high school classrooms and restrooms; the remodeling of existing agriculture and industrial technology classrooms and labs; the expansion of agriculture and industrial technology shop areas; the construction of a remote greenhouse; and the conversion of the existing café into a weight room? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #858)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the School board of Independent School District No. 858 (St. Charles Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,870,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction of a new high school auxiliary gym; the remodeling of the high school northwest lobby, the addition of a fitness room, changing rooms, training room and public restrooms; and the refreshing of the Boys and Girls locker rooms? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
 

Wright

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #728)

Revoking Existing School District Referendum Revenue; Replacing With New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authority, $467.12 per pupil, and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $1,217.12 per pupil (an increase of $750 per pupil), subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authority and the replacement with a new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #728)

Approval of School District General Obligation School Building Bond Issue
If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $113,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, deferred capital projects, school security, and repairs to existing buildings across the district including such things as roofs, parking lots and heating systems; construction of a new school; and improvements to schools at all levels? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #876)

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 876 (Annandale) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $79.03 per pupil. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would renew the school district's existing authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2020. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for seven years, commencing with taxes payable in 2021, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 876 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 #877)

Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $750 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. 877 be approved?

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2687)

REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION: APPROVING NEW AUTHORIZATION
The board of Independent School District No. 2687 (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $70.55 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $320.55 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2020, 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. 2687 by approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #2687)

APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION FOR TECHNOLOGY
The board of Independent School District No. 2687 (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 2.022% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The money raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure improvements and instructional equipment. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $200,000 for taxes payable in 2020, 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 $2,000,000. If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 2687 also be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.