Consent Agenda - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
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Annual Polling Place Designations
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to adopt the proposed resolution designation polling places for 2022.
Background
State Statute requires the governing body of each municipality to designate polling place locations annually, even when no elections are regularly scheduled as the requirement would apply to any special elections that may arise. The attached map identifies the city’s current 24 polling locations. Even though the redistricting process will likely result in precinct changes, cities still need to pass this annual polling place resolution for 2022 by December 31, 2021. Adoption of this resolution fulfills the statutory requirement and ensures that designations are accurate for any possible special elections in early 2022. Once wards/precincts are established during redistricting, staff will bring forward a resolution establishing polling places that will take effect starting with the August 9, 2022 primary election. It is the intention of the legislature to complete congressional and legislative redistricting no later than February 15, 2022, after which cities reestablish all precincts. Staff has begun preliminary work in preparation of this process which will include the charter commission and opportunities for public input to assist council as you consider any proposed changes.
A certified copy of the adopted resolution will be forwarded to both county auditors.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This item relates to the effective communication strategic priority that ensures polling places are planned for and established.
Board/Commission Review
N/A
Financial Impact
N/A
Public Outreach/Input
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the proposed resolution designating polling places for the 2022 election cycle.
Attachment List
Precinct map
Body
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 204B.16, subd 1 requires the City Council, by ordinance or resolution, to designate polling places for the upcoming year; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling places locations may be made at least 90 days before the next election if one or more of the authorized polling places becomes unavailable for use; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling place locations may be made in the case of an emergency when it is necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council, in compliance with the terms and provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 204B.16, hereby designates the following polling places for elections conducted in the City in 2021:
|
Ward 1 Precincts |
Polling Place |
Address |
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W1-P1 |
University Avenue Elementary School |
9901 University Avenue NE |
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W1-P2 |
Mary Ann Young Center |
9150 Central Avenue NE |
|
W1-P3 |
St. Timothy’s Catholic Church |
707 89th Avenue NE |
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W1-P4 |
Christ Lutheran Church |
641 89th Avenue NE |
|
W1-P5 |
National Sports Center -Welcome Center |
1750 105th Avenue NE |
|
W1-P6 |
Infinite Campus |
4321 109th Avenue NE |
|
W1-P7 |
Our Saviors Lutheran Church |
9185 Lexington Avenue NE |
|
W1-P8 |
Centennial Senior High - Performing Arts |
4757 North Road |
|
W1-P9 |
Blaine City Hall (Mail Ballot) |
10801 Town Square Drive |
|
Ward 2 Precincts |
Polling Place |
Address |
|
W2-P1 |
King of Glory Church |
10103 University Avenue NE |
|
W2-P2A |
Madison Elementary School |
650 Territorial Road NE |
|
W2-P2B |
Hope Church |
1264 109th Avenue NE |
|
W2-P3 |
Jefferson Elementary School |
11331 Jefferson Street NE |
|
W2-P4A |
Abundant Life Community Church |
1105 117th Avenue NE |
|
W2-P4B |
National Sports Center -Welcome Center |
1750 105th Avenue NE |
|
W2-P5 |
Oak Park Community Church |
12050 Aberdeen Street NE |
|
W2-P6 |
Blaine City Hall |
10801 Town Square Drive |
|
Ward 3 Precincts |
Polling Place |
Address |
|
W3-P1 |
Blaine United Methodist Church |
621 115th Avenue NE |
|
W3-P2 |
Fire Station #3 |
11920 Ulysses Street NE |
|
W3-P3 |
Roosevelt Middle School |
650 125th Avenue NE |
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W3-P4 |
Way of the Lord Church |
804 131st Avenue NE |
|
W3-P5 |
Johnsville Elementary School |
991 125th Avenue NE |
|
W3-P6 |
Northpoint Elementary School |
2350 124th Court NE |
|
W3-P7 |
Muslim American Society (MAS) MN |
12175 Aberdeen Street NE |
|
W3-P8 |
Bridgewood Community Church |
11670 Lexington Avenue NE |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized to designate a replacement meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Election Law for any polling place designated in this resolution that becomes unavailable for use by the city;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized to designate an emergency replacement polling place meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Election Law for any polling place designated in this resolution when necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution and any subsequent polling place designations to the Anoka and Ramsey County Elections Offices.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 18th day of October, 2021.