HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.cApril 14, 2010
Proposed Action
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POLLING PLACE CHANGE
Item No.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve resolution establishing
Kenwood Trail Middle School as the new polling place for Precinct 14.
Overview
Representatives from Family of Christ Lutheran Church, the current polling place for
Precinct 14, have indicated that their building will not be available to the City for the
August 10th State Primary Election. State Statute does not permit a city to change a
polling place between the Primary and General Elections; therefore, a temporary move
for the August 10th Primary was not an option.
I contact ISD 194 and requested the use of Kenwood Trail Middle School (KTMS) as
the new polling place for Precinct 14. While KTMS is not located within the boundaries
of Precinct 14, it is located within one mile of the precinct boundary, which is allowed by
State Statute. To my knowledge, there are no other public buildings of sufficient size
within the boundaries of this precinct.
Upon approval, the attached resolution will be forwarded to Dakota County, who will
send Postal Verification Cards to all households in the precinct, notifying them of the
change. The cost is .29 per card. There are currently 1710 households in this precinct,
for a total cost to the City of $495.90.
Primary Issues to Consider
Will voters be inconvenienced by the polling place change? Staff will make every effort
to educate voters, through newspaper and Messages articles as well as the City's
website. Signs will also be posted at Family of Christ Church on Election Day.
Supporting Information
,, . Resolution establishing a new polling place
Charlene
Clerk
Financial Impact: $495.90 Budgeted: Y/N No Source: City Clerk/Elections
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NEW
POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT NO. 14
IN THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the current polling place for Precinct No. 14 is Family of Christ Lutheran
Church, 10970 —185' Street West; and
WHEREAS, Family of Christ Lutheran Church does not have the space available to
accommodate the August 10, 2010 State Primary Election; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 204B.16 provides that a polling place may be located
within one mile of the precinct boundary; and
WHEREAS, Kenwood Trail Middle School is located within one mile of the east
boundary of Precinct 14; and
WHEREAS, Kenwood Trail Middle School has the space available to accommodate
voting activities; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 204B.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
that the polling place for Precinct No. 14 shall be Kenwood Trail Middle School, 19455
Kenwood Trail, commencing with the 2010 State Primary Election.
ADOPTED this 19th day of April, 2010.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
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Holly Dahl, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk