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6129296166 DECISION RESOURSES 631 P03 APR 06 '96 13: 1? <br /> The City of Elk River is considering asking residents to consider <br /> a different park bond referendum proposal this Fall . Keeping in <br /> mind that the approval of any referendum would require a property <br /> • tax increase to fund construction, . . . <br /> 5 . Which of these three statements STATEMENT A 1 <br /> best describes your feelings? STATEMENT B 2 <br /> A. I would vote AGAINST almost STATEMENT C 3 <br /> any tax increase for park and NONE OF ABOVE (VOL) 4 <br /> recreational facilities develop- DON'T KNOW/REFUSEL2 5 <br /> ment . <br /> B. I would vote FOR a tax in- <br /> crease under some conditions, but <br /> AGAINST it under other conditions . <br /> C. I would vote FOR almost any <br /> tax increase for park and recrea- <br /> tional facilities development . <br /> Now, I would like to obtain your reaction to two potential park <br /> referendum proposals. . . . <br /> ROTATE ORDER: <br /> The City of Elk River would propose a three million dollar park <br /> bond referendum for the development of park and recreational <br /> facilities and the construction of an outdoor swimming complex. <br /> It would include the updating of equipment in neighborhood parks, <br /> development of trail segments, and the construction of additional <br /> 111 ballfieds . The swimming complex would feature a regulation lap <br /> pool and diving well, family fun leisure swimming pool with a <br /> zero-depth entrance for children and the handicapped, a water <br /> slide and water play area, as well as a bath house and poolside <br /> areas for sunbathing and relaxing. <br /> Residents would be asked to approve a three million dollar bond <br /> referendum to fund the development of park and recreational <br /> facilities and the construction of the outdoor swimming complex. <br /> The bonds would be underwritten through an increase of property <br /> taxes of about $4 . 92 monthly or $59 . 00 annually on a $125, 000 . 00 <br /> home . <br /> 6 . If the election were today, would STRONGLY FAVOR 1 <br /> you favor or oppose this bond FAVOR 2 <br /> referendum? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) OPPOSE 3 <br /> And, do you feel strongly that STRONGLY OPPOSE 4 <br /> way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 5 <br /> 7 . Could you tell me one or two reasons for your decision? <br /> 2 <br />