Give Eden Prairie Residents a Choice in $20 Million Aquatics Center Spending
We the undersigned, in accordance with Minnesota statestatute 475.521, request a public referendum on the issuance of bonds being considered tofund the proposed expansion of the current swimming pool and associated aquatics facilities at the Eden Prairie Community Center as presented during a public hearing at the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, meeting of the Eden Prairie City Council.
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March 20, 2014
I am truly humbled by the conversations I have had with neighbors regarding this project. It is your determination to have a say in how our community resources are managed that keeps this momentum going.
March 20, 2014
I am truly stunned by the level of engagement this petition has received. This momentum belongs entirely to the residents who chose to pay attention and speak up. I never imagined this would grow into such a powerful conversation about how our city spends money.
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2014
74 Comments
EP residents are paying off the debt approved in the 2005 refendum for the Community Center, parks, and trails. The city should not continue to collect these taxes without another referendum approving the proposed $20 million in spending.
I'm in favor of the pool project, but it's also a big enough commitment that the people should have a direct voice in the decision
If you're spending $20 Million of our money - repeat: OUR MONEY - a referendum should be required. I don't deny the pool needs upgrades, but let EP citizens decide if we need to spend $20 Million for an aquatics palace that would rival an olympic center.
I do think a better pool facility is needed, but I object to the way this project has been handled. Special interest groups (Foxjets, local businesses, EP high school aquatics, etc.) have driven this project, and there's been only perfunctory effort to build broad community support or to seek input from EP residents who are not affiliated with these groups.
This is a long-term commitment that should be decided by the voters. I haven't decided if I support the Aquatics Center spending, but I want to learn more and have a direct voice, pro or con.
Citizens of the Twin Cities have so many choices with fitness facilities already. Funding for such a project will come short as they always do. Just take a look at the Vikings Stadium going up. If the City of Eden Priaire wants such luxurious indoor facilities, increase the dues for using such a facility for those who want it so bad.
No more property tax. If they have the extra money, why not a walking track like the Chaska Community Center at no charge.
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Give Eden Prairie Residents a Choice in $20 Million Aquatics Center Spending
We the undersigned, in accordance with Minnesota statestatute 475.521, request a public referendum on the issuance of bonds being considered tofund the proposed expansion of the current swimming pool and associated aquatics facilities at the Eden Prairie Community Center as presented during a public hearing at the Tuesday, March 18, 2014, meeting of the Eden Prairie City Council.
Updates
March 20, 2014
I am truly humbled by the conversations I have had with neighbors regarding this project. It is your determination to have a say in how our community resources are managed that keeps this momentum going.
March 20, 2014
I am truly stunned by the level of engagement this petition has received. This momentum belongs entirely to the residents who chose to pay attention and speak up. I never imagined this would grow into such a powerful conversation about how our city spends money.
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2014
74 Comments
Finding a way to slip over $19 million dolloars into our debt without voter approval is unethical. This is why people distrust government. Whether we approve or disapprove of the pool expansion, we deserve the right to vote.
EP residents are paying off the debt approved in the 2005 refendum for the Community Center, parks, and trails. The city should not continue to collect these taxes without another referendum approving the proposed $20 million in spending.
I'm in favor of the pool project, but it's also a big enough commitment that the people should have a direct voice in the decision
If you're spending $20 Million of our money - repeat: OUR MONEY - a referendum should be required. I don't deny the pool needs upgrades, but let EP citizens decide if we need to spend $20 Million for an aquatics palace that would rival an olympic center.
I do think a better pool facility is needed, but I object to the way this project has been handled. Special interest groups (Foxjets, local businesses, EP high school aquatics, etc.) have driven this project, and there's been only perfunctory effort to build broad community support or to seek input from EP residents who are not affiliated with these groups.
This is a long-term commitment that should be decided by the voters. I haven't decided if I support the Aquatics Center spending, but I want to learn more and have a direct voice, pro or con.
Citizens of the Twin Cities have so many choices with fitness facilities already. Funding for such a project will come short as they always do. Just take a look at the Vikings Stadium going up. If the City of Eden Priaire wants such luxurious indoor facilities, increase the dues for using such a facility for those who want it so bad.
No more property tax. If they have the extra money, why not a walking track like the Chaska Community Center at no charge.
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Finding a way to slip over $19 million dolloars into our debt without voter approval is unethical. This is why people distrust government. Whether we approve or disapprove of the pool expansion, we deserve the right to vote.