On Tuesday, February 11, Chatfield School District voters will be asked to consider a $11.03 million general obligation bond to build a gymnasium and fitness space, as well as repurposed space to better support our wrestling program.
COMMUNITY
INFORMATION
MEETINGS
Monday
January 13, 2025
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Chatfield Center for the Arts
Legion Room
405 Main Street
Tuesday
January 14, 2025
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
High School Forum Room
205 Union Street NE
Monday
January 27, 2025
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
High School Forum Room
205 Union Street NE
PROPOSED PROJECT
The high school gym, originally built in 1956, is comparable in size to a modern middle school gym (8,500 SF) with a seating capacity of 600. A high school gym of appropriate size (12,000 SF) with seating for 1,000 was not included in the high school's 2016 renovation. This decision reflected the community's financial input and prioritization of needs. Since 2016, the demand for gym space to accommodate school and community programs has continued to grow. Many groups struggle to secure adequate gym time and often must practice late in the evening on school nights. Additionally, some high school and youth events cannot be hosted due to the gym's limited size.
The plan will provide:
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Additional spaces for physical education
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Competition gym with seating for 1,000
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Increased gym availability and improved scheduling options for school and youth sport programs
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Expansion of fitness facility with dedicated entrance and toilets
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Repurposed space to expand the wrestling facility
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Dedicated lobby and restrooms
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Additional storage
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School/community storm shelter for weather emergencies
GYM COURT LAYOUT
BALLOT QUESTION
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 227 (Chatfield Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,030,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, construction of a new gymnasium and additional space for comments and fitness activities?
WHAT WILL THE BOND COST ME?
The below chart shows the monthly tax impact for the $11.03 million bond.
Assumes a 20 year borrow with a 5% interest rate. * Ag Homestead examples exclude the house, garage, and one acre which has the same tax impact as a residential homestead property. **The Ag2School Property Tax relief bill passed in May 2019 provides debt service tax relief of levy payments of 70% for taxes payable in 2023 and beyond for qualifying agricultural and timber properties
Click on the button below to find the tax impact for your property.
ELECTION DAY VOTING
EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTING
Begins December 27
During Regular Office Hours
Monday-Friday | 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Chatfield Public Schools - District Office
205 Union Street NE, Chatfield, MN 55923
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Polls are open 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Chatfield High School
205 Union Street NE, Chatfield, MN 55923
DONT FORGET TO VOTE!
Click on the button to add the date to your calendar.
SPECIAL HOURS
Friday, December 27 | 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Monday, December 30 | 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Friday, January 10 | 5:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, January 18 | 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Friday, January 31 | 5:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, February 8 | 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Monday, February 10 | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
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