Administration - Cory Richter, GIS Manager/Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
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Second Reading
Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Elections, Sec. 26-1. Councilmember Election Wards
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to hold second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the election ward boundaries.
Schedule of Actions
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Workshop |
2/14/22 |
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City Council - Review/First Reading |
3/07/22 |
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City Council - Second Reading/Adoption |
3/21/22 |
Background
Redistricting is the process of redrawing boundaries of election districts to ensure that the people of each district are equally represented. Using data from the 2020 Census, new boundaries must be determined that reflect population growth and shifts over the past decade and created so each district has approximately the same number of people
At the March 7 meeting, Council reviewed four options of proposed boundary maps. All met statutory requirements for boundaries and population and polling places have been identified for each precinct. While all options included an increase in the number of precincts from 25 to 27, based on the City’s projected growth this increase in precincts will adequately accommodate that projected growth. Factors staff used to determine both wards and precincts included:
• 2020 census population
• projected population growth
• registered voters and estimated voters
• wards that are bounded by precinct lines, compact in area, and composed of contiguous territory
• wards that are as equal in population as practicable within the required 5% population threshold
• polling place management
Based on these factors and upon review and discussion, Council held first reading of the proposed ordinance for ward boundaries outlined in Option 2B.
As concluded upon at the workshop, staff will be scheduling a Charter Commission meeting later this year to discuss the possibility of redefining the current ward structure at some point in the future to create smaller wards that may be more neighborhood-based and provide more focused representation for residents. Consideration of any revised structure would be brought before the Council for review and approval and would include triggers such as population and full build-out.
Strategic Plan Relationship
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Board/Commission Review
The Charter Commission provided input to the Council as part of the workshop discussion and the final option was shared.
Financial Impact
Financial impacts include costs for two additional precincts, such as voting equipment and election judge teams. The majority of these costs will be incorporated as part of the joint powers agreement with Anoka County which is already based on population.
Public Outreach/Input
Public outreach has continued throughout the process, including contact with Anoka County and the City’s three school districts. A webpage has also been created that includes a survey and request for feedback from the public, which will be shared at the Council meeting.
Staff Recommendation
Council is asked to hold second reading and adopt the proposed ordinance amending the City’s ward boundaries effective 2022.
Attachment List
State Reapportionment Map
Proposed Ward Boundary Map
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THE CITY OF BLAINE DOES ORDAIN: (Added portions are underscored and deleted portions are shown with overstrike.)
Pursuant to section 2.03(a) of the city Charter, the city is divided into three wards for the election of councilmembers, pursuant to section 2.03 of the city Charter. The wards established in this section shall exist as of August 14, 2012 August 9, 2022, and candidates for the office of councilmember shall seek election at the regular city election of 2012 2022.
Ward No. 1: Ward No. 1 is that part of the City of Blaine lying within its corporate limits and lying south of the following described line:
Beginning on the west corporate limits at the intersection of C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue) and 102nd Lane; thence east along 102nd Lane to President Drive; thence south along President Drive to Pleasure Creek Parkway West; thence southeasterly along Pleasure Creek Parkway West to Clover Leaf Parkway; thence south along Clover Leaf Parkway to 99th Avenue; thence east along 99th Avenue to T.H. 65; thence north along T.H. 65 to County Road 87 (105th Avenue); thence east along County Road 87 (105th Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road); thence north along C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) to C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue); thence east along C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue) to the east corporate limits of the city, County Road 53 (Sunset Avenue); there terminating. Except: the cities of Circle Pines and Lexington.
Beginning on the west corporate limits at the intersection of C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue) and C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue); thence east along C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road); thence south along C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) to 101st Avenue; thence east along 101st Avenue to C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road); thence southeast along C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) to intersection of I35W and 95th Avenue; thence north a distance of 1,288 feet on I35W to the corporate limits adjacent to Circle Pines; thence following the corporate limits in alignment with 97th Lane to Hamline Avenue; thence south along Hamline Ave to Edgewood Road; thence east along Edgewood Avenue to C.S.A.H. 17 (Lexington Avenue); thence north on C.S.A.H. 17 (Lexington Avenue) to County Road 49 (North Road); thence east along County Road 49 (North Road) to the east corporate limits and County Road 53 (Sunset Avenue); and there terminating.
Ward No. 2: Ward No. 2 is that part of the City of Blaine within its corporate limits bounded on the west by C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue), and within the following described line:
Beginning on the west corporate limits at the intersection of C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue) and 102nd Lane; thence east along 102nd Lane to President Drive; thence south along President Drive to Pleasure Creek Parkway West; thence southeasterly along Pleasure Creek Parkway West to Clover Leaf Parkway; thence south along Clover Leaf Parkway to 99th Avenue; thence east along 99th Avenue to T.H. 65; thence north along T.H. 65 to County Road 87 (105th Avenue); thence east along County Road 87 (105th Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road); thence north along C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) to C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue); thence east along C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 17 (Lexington Avenue); thence north along C.S.A.H. 17 (Lexington Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 14 (125th Avenue); thence west along C.S.A.H. 14 (125th Avenue) to North Lake Boulevard; thence south along North Lake Boulevard to Lakes Parkway; thence southwesterly along Lakes Parkway to C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road); thence northwesterly along C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) to Cloud Drive; thence west along Cloud Drive to Radisson Road; then northwesterly along Radisson Road to 122nd Lane; thence west along 122nd Lane to Hastings Street; thence south along Hastings Street to 121st Avenue; thence west along 121st Avenue to T.H. 65; thence south along T.H. 65 to 113th Avenue; thence west along 113th Avenue to 7th Street; thence south along 7th Street to President Drive; thence south along President Drive to 111th Avenue; then west along 111th Avenue to C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue); thence south along C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue) to Point of Beginning; and there terminating.
Beginning on the west corporate limits at the intersection of C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue) and C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue); thence east along C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road); thence south along C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) to 101st Avenue; thence east along 101st Avenue to C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road); thence southeast along C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) to intersection of I35W and 95th Avenue; thence north a distance of 1,288 feet on I35W to the corporate limits adjacent to Circle Pines; thence following the corporate limits in alignment with 97th Lane to Hamline Avenue; thence south along Hamline Ave to Edgewood Road; thence east along Edgewood Avenue to C.S.A.H. 17 (Lexington Avenue); thence north on C.S.A.H. 17 (Lexington Avenue) to County Road 49 (North Road); thence east along County Road 49 (North Road) to the east corporate limits and County Road 53 (Sunset Avenue); thence north on County Road 53 (Sunset Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 14 (125th Avenue); thence west along C.S.A.H. 14 (125th Avenue) to Harpers Street; thence south along Harpers Street to Lakes Parkway; thence southwest along Lakes Parkway to the intersection of C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) and 119th Avenue; thence west along 119th Avenue to Arnold Palmer Trail; thence west along Arnold Palmer Trail to 117th Lane, thence west 117th Lane to London Street; thence north along London Street to 118th Lane; thence northwest along 118th Lane to 119th Avenue; thence west along 119th Avenue to the intersection of T.H. 65 and 117th Avenue; thence west along 117th Avenue to the west corporate limits of the city at C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue); thence south along C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue) to the Point of Beginning; and there terminating.
Ward No. 3: Ward No. 3 is that part of the City of Blaine lying within its corporate limits and lying north and east of the following described line:
Beginning on the west corporate limits at the intersection of C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue) and 111th Avenue; thence east along 111th Avenue to President Drive; thence north along President Drive to 7th Street; thence north along 7th Street to 113th Avenue; thence east along 113th Avenue to T.H. 65; thence north along T.H. 65 to 121st Avenue; thence east along 121st Avenue to Hastings Street; thence north along Hastings Street to 122nd Lane; thence east along 122nd Lane to Radisson Road; thence southeasterly along Radisson Road to Cloud Drive; thence east along Cloud Drive to C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road); thence southeasterly along C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) to Lakes Parkway; thence northeasterly along Lakes Parkway to North Lake Boulevard; thence north along North Lake Boulevard to C.S.A.H. 14 (125th Avenue); thence east along C.S.A.H. 14 (125th Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 17 (Lexington Avenue); thence south along C.S.A.H. 17 (Lexington Avenue) to C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue); thence east along C.S.A.H. 12 (109th Avenue) to the east corporate limits of the city, County Road 53 (Sunset Avenue); thence north along east corporate limits of the city to the north corporate limits of the city; thence west along north corporate limits of the city to the west corporate limits of the city; thence south along the west corporate limits of the city to Point of Beginning, and there terminating.
Beginning on the west corporate limits at the intersection of C.S.A.H. 51 (University Avenue) and 117th Avenue; thence east along 117th Avenue to the intersection of T.H. 65 and 119th Avenue; thence east along 119th Avenue to 118th Lane; thence southeast along 118th Lane to London Street; thence south along London Street to 117th Lane; thence east along 117th Lane to Arnold Palmer Trail; thence east along Arnold Palmer Trail to 119th Avenue; thence east along 119th Avenue to the intersection of C.S.A.H. 52 (Radisson Road) and Lakes Parkway; thence northeast along Lakes Parkway to Harpers Street; thence north along Harpers Street to C.S.A.H. 14 (125th Avenue); thence east along C.S.A.H. 14 (125th Avenue) to east corporate limits of the city, County Road 53 (Sunset Avenue); and there terminating.
INTRODUCED AND READ in full the 7th day of March, 2022.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 21st day of March, 2022.