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