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City Clerk Schmidt explained the agreement that was terminated at the last Council meeting was just in regard to the pollpads. She noted that all other equipment is enclosed in the agreement that was not terminated. Councilmember Musgrove stated she would like to discuss with the County the idea of the County keeping possession of the equipment and only bringing the equipment when it is needed. City Attorney Knaak shared that in the current JPA, the pollpads would be included. He noted that they can modify the agreement if they would like. He stated that if no changes are made to the agreement, the pollpads will be governed by the JPA. City Clerk Schmidt explained that it would not be ideal for the equipment to be dropped off the morning of the election as the judges have to get the equipment going right away at 6:00 a.m. Councilmember Musgrove suggested having the agreement ask that the equipment be dropped off a day before the election. The consensus of the Council was to table this discussion until Mr. Hunt and the County Attorney's Office were present. 2.02: Discuss Polling Locations City Clerk Schmidt reviewed the Staff report concerning polling locations. Councilmember Musgrove shared her concern with the disparity in the number of voters from Ward 3, Precinct 1 and Ward 3, Precinct 2. She noted that while she does not disagree with changing polling locations; however, she thinks that these two precincts warrant a look at where the boundaries are for the sizes. She added that she agrees with using St. Katharine Drexel as she has heard good things about using this facility. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if they are only allowed to change ward numbers every ten years. City Clerk Schmidt said yes. She noted that they could change precinct lines if they wanted by sending a notice before December 1 the year before a General Election year. Councilmember Riley said he is supportive of the proposed changes. Councilmember Specht suggested having signage at polling locations that have changed to make it easier to find the new locations. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the proposed changes to polling locations. 2.03: Review Final Draft of Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement City Council Work Session / November 26, 2024 Page 2 of 10