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PINECONE VISION CENTER EXPANDS PineCone Vision Center recently relocated. The newly expanded building tripled the size of its current practice and houses all departments and staff under one roof. The facility offers ten examination rooms, newer equipment, and more advanced medical technology.
CRANE, DULLINGER JOIN WSB Jamie Crane joined WSB & Associates, Inc. as a survey technician. Crane has over two years of surveying experience and 17 years of construction experience. Gina Dullinger, PE, joined the company as a project engineer. She brings over 15 years of experience as a project engineer and manager.
LOCAL COMPANIES NAMED TOP WORKPLACE The Star Tribune named Brenny Transportation, Inc. as one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota. Brenny ranked No.16 on the small company list. Marco Inc. also earned a spot on the list for the sixth consecutive year. Microbiologics, Pro Staff and Reliable Medical Supply were also included. The Top Workplace list recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinion measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. Nearly 70,000 surveys are analyzed statewide every year.
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n November 3, 2015, the St. Cloud Area School District will ask voters to decide on a proposed bond referendum. Take time to educate yourself before you cast your ballot. THE HISTORY Technical High School is nearly 100 years old and faces endless repair and accessibility issues. For years, athletics and other activities have been outsourced off-site because of space and condition issues. Apollo High School is 45 years old and also faces the deterioration of time. The average age of schools in the district is 40, and the reality is that they were built for another era. School entrances and offices in most of the facilities are not adequately secure. Technology needs far exceed the district’s present capacity, and staff, students and community members agree that in order for students to be prepared for tomorrow’s work world, they must be digitally skilled.
THE QUESTION The referendum question requests authority to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $167 million to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities throughout the school district. The funds would pay the cost for: Land and construction of the new Technical High School
$113.8 million
The repair and renovation of the existing Apollo High School site and facility
$46.5 million
The construction of secure, controlled entries and safety and security upgrades to various school sites and facilities throughout the district
$2.5 million
The acquisition, installation, replacement and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, and technology systems for schools throughout the district
$4.2 million
Total
$167 million
THE PAYMENT
TORGERSON PROMOTED Heartland Glass Company promoted Ryan Torgerson to general manager. Torgerson started at Heartland Glass in 2001. He has served in various roles including sales, estimator, project manager and operations manager.
Estimated Tax Impact: RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD
Est. Mkt Value
Est. Impact of First Yr
$125,000
$159.57
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Est. Mkt Value
Est. Impact of First Yr
$250,000
$713.85
$200,000
$302.34
$500,000
$1,553.67
$275,000
$445.11
$1 million
$3,233.32
$400,000
$671.86
$2 million
$6,592.60
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Source: St. Cloud Independent School District 742
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