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February 24, 2014
Item No.
ESTABLISH LAKEVILLE HERITAGE CENTER
AS THE PRECINCT 1 POLLING PLACE
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve resolution establishing the
Lakeville Heritage Center as the Precinct 1 polling place
Passage of this motion moves the polling place for Precinct 1 from the Lakeville Area Arts
Center to the Lakeville Heritage Center.
Overview
While the Lakeville Area Arts Center works well for a Primary or Special Election, it does not
have ample space inside the building, or off - street parking, to handle the heavy turnout of a
General Election. The Lakeville Heritage Center has ample space, all on one level, in addition
to off-street parking.
State Statute allows a polling place to be located within one mile of the precinct boundary for
which it serves. The Heritage Center is located within one mile of the north boundary of
Precinct 1.
Approval of this resolution is recommended at this time so that the room can be scheduled
well in advance of the 2014 elections.
Primary Issues to Consider
How will registered voters be notified of the polling place change?
Postal Verification Cards will be mailed by Dakota County to all registered voters in Precinct 1. In
addition, polling place information will be posted on the City's website prior to the August 12 and
November 4 elections.
Supporting Information
• Resolution establishing polling place
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Charlene Friedges
City Clerk
Financial Impact: $555.00 Budgeted: Y/N Source: City Clerk/Elections
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 14-11
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LAKEVILLE HERITAGE CENTER
AS THE PRECINCT 1 POLLING PLACE
WHEREAS, the current polling place for Precinct No. 1 is Lakeville Area Arts Center,
20965 Holyoke Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Lakeville Area Arts Center does not have ample space to accommodate
a General Election; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 20413.16 provides that a polling place may be located
within one mile of the precinct boundary; and
WHEREAS, Heritage Center is located within one mile of the north boundary of
Precinct 1; and
WHEREAS, Heritage Center has ample space to accommodate voting activities; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 20413.16 requires that polling place changes must be
made at least 90 days prior to an election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville,
Minnesota, that the polling place for Precinct No.1 shall be Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110
Holyoke Avenue.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of March, 2014
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
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Matt Little, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk