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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-OCTOBER 14, 2013 8 MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember_ Werner seconded a motion to approve two development scenarios to be evaluated in the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). Councilmember Holmes stated that she would not support this motion or the previously amended motion as the Council does not have enough information regarding the proposed development scenarios. The motion carried.(3-2) (Holden and Holmes opposed). MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2013-039 — Ordering the AUAR. The motion carried (3-2) (Holden and Holmes opposed). B. State of the District — Upcoming Levy Referendum Question on November Ballot Dan Hoverman, Mounds View School District Superintendent, thanked the Council for their time. He introduced Bob Helgeson of the Mounds View School Board who was also in attendance this evening. Bob Helgeson, Mounds View School Board, provided a presentation on behalf of the school district. He explained that Mounds View schools were focused on adding value. The district's mission statement and equity promise was reviewed in detail along with the priorities for the upcoming school year. These priorities include all-day every day kindergarten for 2014, early college program implementation at Mounds View High School, financial stability through levy renewal in 2013, and contract negotiations to enhance financial stability while securing the best employees. Mr. Helgeson discussed how the demographics in the district have been changing over the past 20 years. He indicated that the district's enrollment has remained steady over this time, while the number of students receiving free and reduced lunch has doubled during this period. Mr. Helgeson reviewed the performance standards that have been achieved by Mounds View School District students. It was noted the district had the fourth highest number of National Merit students in the State of Minnesota. In addition, the district's students were one to three grade levels above the national average for standardized tests. These achievements are a testament to the commitment the district has to its students. Mr. Helgeson discussed the STEAM program taking place at the district's middle schools. He noted this program had focused learning on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. The numerous benefits of the early college program were then reviewed. He stated that all students could now receive a two year degree by the time they graduated high school. This program received the 2013 Grand Prize from the States Local Government Innovation Award. Mr. Helgeson provided comment on the value of the education the students in the Mounds View School District were receiving. He indicated that a spring community survey shows 90% of the