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• Ward 4 = 5,939 (-1%) - No Change <br />For Census and redistricting purposes, the City is divided into smaller geographic areas known as Census Blocks <br />that are used to summarize population and act as boundary lines for districts and wards. Based on City Council <br />discussion at the December 6, 2011 Work Session, Staff has prepared this potential Ward Map that balances <br />population with minimal geographic change and follows major transportation corridors. The revised Ward <br />boundaries may also require shifts in polling locations (same sites to be used -potential for use by different precinct). <br />Staff anticipates bringing forward the resolution establishing the polling places on May 8, 2012, for Council <br />approval. The revised State Legislative Boundaries also include a shift in the State House boundary, now partially <br />located within Ramsey. Staff proposes revising precinct boundaries within Ward 1 to utilize the new legislative <br />boundary for ease of election administration (one [1] Minnesota House Representative per Precinct). <br />Staff has also prepared a series of maps to illustrate impacts of the proposed revised Ward boundaries as well as <br />show the Minnesota Senate and House District Boundaries for reference. Furthermore, Staff has prepared a map <br />that depicts school district boundaries for discussion if further revisions to Precinct boundaries within Ward 2 are <br />desire to attempt to match the school district boundaries. <br />Ramsey has until April 3, 2012 to provide updated Ward and Precinct data to Anoka County. This time line also <br />requires three (3) Public Hearing notifications. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends that the City Council comment on the draft Ward Map and direct Staff to prepare the necessary <br />Public Hearings for the Ward Map Amendment. <br />Funding Source: <br />Preparation and review of maps is being handled as part of regular Staff duties. <br />Council Action: <br />Motion to accept the draft Ward Map and direct Staff to prepare the necessary Public Hearings for the Ward Map <br />Amendment. <br />Potential Revised Ward Boundaries <br />Current Ward Overlay Map <br />Area of Change Map <br />House District Map <br />School District Map <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Kurt Ulrich Amy Dietl 02/23/2012 11:36 AM <br />Form Started By: Amy Dietl Started On: 02/23/2012 11:23 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 02/23/2012 <br />