The project was paid for in bonds that were established in 2003 by a voter referendum.

This was the highest tax increase permitted without going to voter referendum.

Council ultimately decided to put the question of retail store hours to a voter referendum in the 2014 election.

School boards will likely need to go to voter referendum for future construction spending, unless they have a sufficient reserves to cover the costs.

It has since undergone significant renovations to bring it up to date, including a $49.5 million voter referendum for the district in 2001.