HomeMy WebLinkAbout13.C.1. Request of ISD 720 to Waive Building Permit Fees for Outdoor Learning Center
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CITY OF SHAKO PEE
MEMORANDUM
CASELOG NO: NA
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Request ofISD 720 to waive building permit fees for Outdoor
Learning Center
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2010
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION:
The City's Building Official, Jim Grampre, received the attached request from Shakopee
High School principal, James Murphy, to reduce building permit fees. In the past, the
Council has reviewed such requests on a case by case basis.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Provide direction to City staff regarding whether, and in what amount, to reduce building
permit fees for the ISD 720 Outdoor Learning Center.
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R. Michael Leek
Community Development Director
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S.uperlntendent: Jon McBroom
Principal: James Murphy
Assistant Principal: Barbara J. McNulty
Shako pee
Senior High School
March 11,2010
Mr. Jim Grampre
129 South Homes Street
Shakopee,1fJN 55379
Dear Mr. Grampre:
The purpose of this letter is to request that our committee, the Outdoor Classroom Fundraising Committee, be
placed on the Shakopee City Council agenda for the purpose of requesting a fee reduction for the permit we will
need to make the Shakopee School District Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) a reality.
A 28' x 40' structure to be located on the Shakopee High School campus, the OLC will be an asset to a variety
of students of various ages. For example, high school vocational classes such as the construction classes will
use some of the unique features of the structure to study various forms of alternative energy while students from
other schools in Shakopee will take field trips to the site to learn more about the natural world through hands-on
activities. In groups of two to about thirty, Shakopee students will come together at the OLC to experience,
appreciate, and learn more about various topics such as the natural environment, green construction, etc.
This project is in part funded by a Lowe's, Inc. matching grant as well as by the donation of time, money, and
materials by various local contractors, businesses, and charitable organizations. Construction of this project is a
cooperative venture between the construction classes at Shakopee High School and numerous volunteers-local
business owners, construction workers, school personnel, students and their families, etc.
The process of applying for a building permit for the OLC has already begun, and Sonya Kraft of Design Build
I Service, Inc..will submit all information required for permit approval. Due to the unique nature of this structure
and because it is being built by limited funds, the fundraising committee is requesting a reduction in the
building permit fee. The fundraising committee would be happy to answer any questions you or the council
may have; please feel free to contact us with any issues that need clarification. Thank you for your
consideration. We look forward to hearing from you regarding our request.
Sincerely,
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Shakopee High School principal
On behalf of the Outdoor Classroom Fundraising Committee
200 10th Ave. E. . Shakopee, MN 55379
(952)496-5152* . fax: (952445-3268
*Also a TTY number
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For More Information, Contact... Shakopee
Mr. James E. Murphy. Principal Environmental
Shakopee High School
100 W. 17th Ave
Getting Involved... Shakopee. MN 55378 learning Center
(852) 486-5150
We need your help to realize this vision. There are i m urp h y@lshako pee. k12. mn. us Project
three basic ways you could get involved:
~ Donating Funds Mr. Ed Loiselle. SHS Environmental Ethics Teacher ", A Project of Shako pee High School through a
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~ Donating Labor el 0 i sell@lshako pee. kl2 .mn. us grant from Lowe's Home Improvement
Mr. William Koenig. SHS Ecology Teacher
~ Donating Building Materials
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If interested. please complete and mail in the follow- Mr. Brian Christian. SHS Construction Trades Teacher - - -
ing form: b chri sti@lshako pee. k12. mn. us
Contact Information Ms. Judi T omczik. SHS High Potential Coordinator
jtomczi k@lshakopee.kI2.mn.us
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Shako pee High School Phone: 952-496-5152
100 W 17th Ave Fax: 952-496-3246 Shakopee High School
Shakopee. MN 55379 Web: www.shakopee.kI2.mn.us
Phone: 952-496-5152
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[]n-Going Model of Environmental
Green Building Learning
The Shakopee Environmental Learning Center .
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~ Solar Roof (SELC) is a model of community interaction and I,
~ Thermal Mass Walls involvement. This project ties together efforts
from Shako pee High School (SHS). community
~ Bermed Design building contractors. the City of Shakopee. and
Lowe's Home Improvement to create an innovative self- SHS. The school is seeking to raise the funds to be
~ Wind Powered sustaining design structure that will serve as a model matched in order to create the SELC.
~ Geo- Thermal Heating and Cooling of green design for this region.
~ Galvanized Steel Community Beneficiaries of the SHe
Project Background
~ Water Collection System ~ SHS Construction classes (builders)
~ Green House/Plant Nursery In the Fall of 2007 teachers from Shakopee High School ~ SHS Environmental Ethics a Ecology classes
formulated a proposal for an Environmental Ethics
~ All-Green Construction Materials course. Once the course was approved by the School ~ SHS Engineering and Drafting classes
Board. plans were laid to create an environmentally- ~ SHS Physical Education classes
integrated class experience for students. By the first
semester of the class. connections ~ Local Contractors
were made with the Minnesota De- ~ Community Members (green building design)
partment of Natural Resources. ~ Community Education
T rout Unlimited, Great River En-
ergy. and the Lion's Club to provide
a high-quality hands-on environ-
I mental experience for students. A Project of Shakopee High School through a grant from
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During the winter of 2008-8. SHS Lowe's Home Improvement
submitted a winning grant proposal Shakopee High School Phone: 952-496-5152
in the lowe's Tool Box Matching 100 W 17th Ave Fax: 952-496-3246
Grant program. wherein Lowe's will Shako pee. MN 55379 Web: www.shakopee.k12.mn.us
match up to $5o.DoD raised by
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