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STAFF AGENDA REPORT
DATE:
4B
RALPH TESCHNER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ELECTION JUDGE
APPOINTMENTS FOR 1997 GENERAL ELECTION
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
INTRODUCTION:
The upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 will consist
of a general citywide election for the following offices:
CITY
Mayor (1)
Councilmembers (2)
SCHOOL DISTRICT #719
Boardmembers (2)
As part of the election process, the City Council must authorize the
appointment of election judges to conduct the election day activities.
DISCUSSION:
The General Election will be a joint effort between the City and
School District, with city staff coordinating the process. Similarly,
the cost of the election will be shared evenly between our two
jurisdictions.
The polling places for the five precincts are located as follows along
with their current registered voter count:
Precinct Location Registered V oters
#1 Holy Trinity Church 1699
16150 Arcadia Avenue SE
#2 MN Valley Community Church 1706
5995 Timber Trail SE
#3 St. Michaels Church 1709
16311 Duluth Avenue SE
#4 SMDC Government Center 1001
2330 Sioux Trail NW
#5 Assembly of God Church 1999
6880 Boudin Street NE
The attached map shows the various precincts. For information
purposes all precincts with the exception of Precinct #4 are located
within Prior Lake School District 719. A small portion of Precinct
#4 lies within Shakopee School District #720 and these voters
16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNllY EMPLOYER
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receive ballots relating only to ISD #720 in addition to city council
elections.
Total registered voter count is presently 8,114. It is interesting to
note the virtual identical size of precincts 1, 2 and 3 with respect to
number of registered voters. Each precinct will be staffed with 3
election judges. Within the precincts, there is relative party balance
as required by election law.
The polls shall be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. The judges will
report to their appropriate precinct location one hour prior to the poll
openings for set-up preparation. Their compensation shall be $6.25
per hour.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff would recommend approval of the attached list of election
judges by precinct. Staff has contacted the judges and each has
expressed interest in serving in this year's election.
ACTION REQUIRED: A motion to approve as part of the consent agenda is in order.
Attachments
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Holy Trinity Church
16150 Arcadia Avenue 5E
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2. MN Valley Community Church
5995 Timber Trail SE
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16) II Dululh Avenue SE
4. Mdewakanton Community Center
2)30 Sioux Trail NW
5. ^ssclllhly of God Church
6880 Boudin Street NE
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ELECTION OFFICIALS
1997 GENERAL ELECTION
(November 4, 1997)
~ Address Precinct ~ Phone #
Wayne Lundgren 14349 Watersedge Trail NE #1 Democrat 445-8086
Tom Story 3552 Basswood Circle SW #1 Republican 447-3880
Mary Ann Sharratt 6896 Hillcrest St. SE #1 Republican 447-2475
Jim Cates 16390 Albany Ave. SE #2 Democrat 447-2655
Beverly Lundgren 14349 Watersedge Trail NE #2 Democrat 445-8086
Marlene Turner 16276 Franklin Circle SE #2 Republican 447-6619
Emily Amberg 16349 Park Ave. SE #3 Democrat 447-2775
Lyla Karnitz 3825 Simpkins Drive SW #3 Republican 440-8346
Jodi Ernst 3203 Sycamore Trail SW #3 Republican 447-8357
Kathy Arnold 15683 Island View Road NW #4 Democrat 447-3965
Dave Baden 13866 Pike Lake Trail NE #4 Democrat 445-4353
Elva Fahrencamp 3844 Green Heights Trl SW #4 Republican 447-2575
Helen Ries 6781 Denise St. NE #5 Democrat 447-3112
Charlotte Renner 14934 Lori Road SE #5 Democrat 447-2906
Diane Schroeder 14131 Timothy Ave. NE #5 Republican 447-2073
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