HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-076 Resolution Electing to Administrater Early Voting Pursuant to Minnesota Election Law CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 26-076
A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO ADMINISTER EARLY VOTING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA ELECTION LAW
WHEREAS, during the 2026 legislative session, the State of Minnesota adopted legislation permitting
municipalities currently administering absentee voting to elect to conduct 18 days of in-person early
vofing rather than administering the full 46-day in-person absentee voting period; and
WHEREAS, the legislation maintains the full statutory absentee vofing period for absentee voting by
mail; and
WHEREAS, the Lakeville City Council has reviewed historical voter participation data,operational
impacts, staffing considerations, and financial impacts associated with administration of in-person
absentee voting; and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the majority of in-person absentee voting acfivity in Lakeville
historically occurs during the final 18 days prior to Election Day; and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that transitioning to the 18-day in-person early voting model will
continue to provide accessible voting opportunities while improving operational efficiency and reducing
staffing costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville,
Minnesota, as follows:
• The City of Lakeville elects to administer the 18-day in-person early voting model as
authorized under Minnesota law.
• The City Clerk is authorized and directed to notify Dakota County of the City's election
to administer early voting pursuant to state law requirements.
• The City Clerk and City Administration are authorized to take all administrative actions
necessary to implement the 18-day in-person early voting model for applicable elections.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1 st day of June 2026.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE:
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Luke ellier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk