Agenda - Council - 02/14/1989 - Laserfiche WebLink

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RF~DISTRICTL-NG OF PRECLNCTS / POLLLNG PLACES By: M,~rk S. Banwart, Comrn,m{ty Development Director At the November 16, 1988 Council meeting, Mayor Reimann stated that he heard complaints of long voting lines at Precincts 1 and 3 and directed the Community Development Director to research population numbers in all the precincts to determine whether the boundaries need adjusting or polling places need to be expanded. Observation~ According to State Statute, cities cannot make changes in precinct boundaries between January 1, 1987 and January 1, 1992, except that a City may establish new precincts if they lie entirely within the outer boundaries of the old precinct. The names of the new precincts must include the n~me of the former precinct. In discussions with election officials, there was a stated need to acquire 20 additional voting booths, 25 votomatic machines, and two demo machines. Discussion also included the possible modifications to precinct lines and identification of additional polling places. Recommendation: Staff recommends that Precinct 3 be divided into Precincts 3A and 3B using the existing Elk River School District/Anoka-Hennepin School District boundary. Precinct 3A would use the new Central Park Park Center and Precinct 3B would use the St. Anthony Gun Club. Precinct 2 would remain unchanged. Precinct 1 would be changed to Precincts lA and lB. The dividing line would be Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest (County Road No. 57). Precinct lB would continue to use Ramsey Elementary School while Precinct lA would use the Senior Citizen area in the lower level of the l~rnsey Municipal Center. Council Action: Council motion will be based on your discussion. Rex~iew ChecMist: City Administrator X City Attorney City Engineer Community Development Director X Chief of Police Finance Officer Planning & Zoning Commission Arlene Stafford .X