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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DECEMBER 3, 2007
58
Ralph Teschner, Finance Director
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING POLLING LOCATION
CHANGES FOR PRIOR LAKE PRECINCT #5 AND PRECINCT #7
Introduction
This agenda item requests authorization to change the polling place in Precinct
#5 from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church to Fire Station #2 and change
the polling location in Precinct #7 from Playworks Link Event Center to
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church beginning with the primary election in
2008 general election. Election law requires that any precinct change such as
designated polling locations must be approved at least 90 days before the date
of the next election.
History
Periodically the city council has been asked to change polling locations in an
effort to provide more convenient access to our growing list of voters. The
changes in polling locations requested in this agenda item are for this reason.
Current Circumstances
Implementing the location change now will allow Scott County adequate lead
time to notify registered voters within Precinct #5 and Precinct #7 of the polling
location changes well in advance of next year's elections. Also, early action by
the Council will allow the City to actively promote the change on our web site,
Wavelength, cable broadcasting and other media means. Precinct size is
generally recommended by the Minnesota Secretary of State Election Division
not to exceed a maximum of 2,000 registered voters. The present registration
count within the city is indicated below:
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Currently the City has no public facility located within Precinct #5 to
accommodate voting activities. However with the completion of Fire Station #2
the opportunity to relocate the polling location within the precinct boundaries is
now available. Voting would be conducted in the conference room.
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church would continue to serve as a polling
location but for Precinct #7 instead. This is an ideal situation because it is
anticipated that upon build-out nearly 700 senior citizens will be located at
Shepherd's Path campus and the church would provide convenient
accessibility to all those residents. The parking situation for voters is greatly
improved. Also it would serve as a much more centralized location within the
boundaries of Precinct #7.
Issues
Adjusting polling locations does create confusion so we do attempt to keep
such action to a minimum. We believe that changing the polling place for
Precinct #5 from Shepherd of the Lake Church to Fire Station 2 (scheduled for
completion in May, 2008) and Precinct #7 polling place from Playworks Link
Event Center to Shepherd of the Lake Church will have the following
advantages:
1. More centralized location for the voters.
2. More convenient for a large senior segment of our voting population.
3. Minimizes conflicting activities on election day.
4. Improved direct access for the voters.
5. Location within precinct boundaries is less confusing.
ALTERNATIVES:
Conclusion
Staff would recommend adoption of a Resolution Approving Polling Location
Changes for Prior Lake Precinct #5 and Precinct #7. The resolution reaffirms
the existing polling locations for precincts #1 , #2, #3, #4, #6A and #6B and
authorizes the new polling location for Precinct #5 to move to Fire Station #2
and to utilize Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church as the polling location for
Precinct #7 effective for all future elections beginning in September of 2008.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Adopt A Resolution Approving Polling Location Changes for Prior Lake
Precinct #5 and precinct #7.
2. Table this item for a specific reason.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
1. Resolution Approving Polling Location Changes for Prior Lake Precinct #5
and Precinct #7
2. 2008 Election Precinct Boundary Map
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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 07 -xx
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLLING LOCATION CHANGE FOR
PRIOR LAKE PRECINCT #5 AND PRECINCT #7
MOTION BY: SECOND BY:
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 204B.16 stipulates that election polling place changes be
authorized by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, The City has reviewed all existing locations for precinct polling places to
determine the most efficient accessibility for Prior Lake registered voters;
and
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined it to be in the best interest of voters to
designate Fire Station #2, 3906 Station Place NW as the new polling location
for Prior Lake Precinct #5; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined it to be in the best interest of voters to
designate Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road
NW as the new polling location for Prior Lake Precinct #7; and
WHEREAS, The attached precinct map identifies the new precinct boundaries for all eight
(8) precincts located in the City of Prior Lake.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City of Prior Lake hereby approves the following precinct polling places and
attached "Prior Lake Election Precinct Boundary Map 2008" effective September
1, 2008 and for all future elections conducted after this date.
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Passed and adopted this 3rd day of December, 2007.
YES
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City of Prior Lake
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