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The notification requirements are as follows: When a precinct boundary is reestablished or a local government election district boundary is redistricted, a detailed map showing the new precincts or districts must be posted at the locations and in the manner in items A to C. Item A pertains to municipalities, and reads as follows: For precincts and wards established by a municipality, the notice prepared by the municipal clerk must be posted in the clerk's office. The notice may be posted in other conspicuous locations in the municipality, at the discretion of the clerk. The information posted must also be made available for public inspection at the office of the county auditor. Staff will post the maps and information on the Public Notice Board in the lobby of City Hall. Staff will also send all notices to the County Auditor and the Secretary of State offices. The notices required must be posted within 72 hours after the adoption of precinct or election district boundaries. The notices must remain posted until the day following the state general election in a year ending in two. With regard to noticing affected voters - when precinct boundaries are changed, the county auditor or municipal clerk shall notify each affected registered voter of the change at least one week prior to the state primary held after the change takes place. Following completion of the ward and precinct boundary amendments, Anoka County Elections will be sending out notification postcards to all voters within the City of Ramsey Recommendation: Staff is recommending the City Council adopt the attached resolution establishing the Precinct boundary lines and the polling locations. Funding Source: Costs for elections are budgeted for in the Elections Section of the General Fund. Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #12-03-XXX Establishing Precinct Boundary Lines and Polling Places for the City of Ramsey Map of Proposed Polling Locations Map Showing 1 Mile Radius Inbox Reviewed By Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich Form Started By: Jo Thieling Attachments Form Review Final Approval Date: 03/21/2012 Date 03/21/2012 11:23 AM Started On: 03/15/2012 03:09 PM