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CC Special Work Session <br /> Meeting Date: 03/01/2022 <br /> Title: <br /> Discuss Redistricting City Wards and Precincts <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> The purpose of this discussion is to consider ward and precinct boundaries to ensure compliance with ward <br /> population equality and other legal requirements. This may involve reestablishing existing wards or drawing new <br /> ward boundaries. The City must reestablish ward and precinct boundaries based on population shifts throughout the <br /> City. The City must complete boundary establishment work in time for the March 29 deadline.New ward and <br /> precinct boundaries will be in effect for the state primary election in August. <br /> It is important to note that per M.S. 205.84 subd. 1 "wards shall be as equal in population as practicable."If not, the <br /> redistricting may be contested. <br /> Civil Engineer Len Linton will have proposed maps ready and attached to this case Friday. <br /> Timeframe: <br /> To be determined. <br /> Funding Source: <br /> Not applicable. <br /> Responsible Party(ies): <br /> Colleen Lasher,Administrative Services Director and Len Linton, Civil Engineer IV. <br /> Outcome: <br /> For the City Council to establish or reestablish ward and precinct boundaries in order for an ordinance to be <br /> introduced on March 8th and adopted on March 22nd; in time for the March 29th deadline. <br /> Attachments <br /> Precinct Map <br /> Form Review <br /> Inbox Reviewed By Date <br /> Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/24/2022 04:36 PM <br /> Form Started By:Colleen Lasher Started On:02/24/2022 04:07 PM <br /> Final Approval Date:02/24/2022 <br />