![]() Todd Jones spoke up, saying, “I think with these conditions, the city has a leg to stand on” (if problems were to arise). The proposed resolution includes several conditions to address that have been brought up. Next, Deb Zimmer informed the council about Resolution 2016-31, concerning a special use permit for Travis Smith to operate a taxidermy service at 301 Center Avenue. Mayor Struzyk said, “I think your board did a wonderful job coming up with these plans.” ![]() He also encouraged everyone to go to the Kingsland website, to see videos answering common questions, and said there is a calculator to figure out anyone’s specific tax impact under these plans. The board then settled upon the single-site option, and that’s what will be on the ballot in Question Two. Regarding Question Two (the building referendum), McDonald said, “Since I’ve been here, and even long before, that’s been a topic of study and discussion…A lot of people have looked at this, …and a common theme has been that doing nothing is not a good solution.” He said that consulting firms and a community committee worked on developing several options, and then the various costs and advantages and disadvantages were compared, including the longterm costs of maintaining whatever facilities are used. He also said if approved, this referendum would revoke and replace the prior referendum from 2010. He said the amount would maximize Kingsland’s use of state aid, by bringing the operating cost to $760 per pupil. McDonald explained that if Question One passes, it would bring in approximately $200,000 more for annual operating costs, which have risen over time. We want you to have a good understanding of what this is… There’s an operating referendum, and the second question is a building referendum.” McDonald stated, “In a few shorts weeks, we’ll be going to the polls, and there’s a lot to vote for. Kingsland Superintendent John McDonald attended the meeting, as did School Board Members Troy Asher and Ann Oeltjen, to inform the council about the upcoming two referendum questions that will be voted upon this November 8. ![]() Members in attendance were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jeff Vehrenkamp, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 24, 2016.
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