Adopt Resolution #16-04-067 Establishing Polling Location for Ward 4 Precinct 1 at Ramsey Fire Station No. 2, 5650 Alpine Drive NW

Purpose:  The purpose of this item is to establish the polling location for Ward 4 Precinct 1 in the new Fire Station No. 2.

Background:  The polling location for Ward 4 Precinct 1 has been Fire Station No. 2, also known as Old Municipal Center, located at 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW.  A new building housing Fire Station No. 2 has been constructed and the old Fire Station No. 2 will be demolished.  Therefore, a new voting location is necessary for Ward 4 Precinct 1 and must be established by resolution, according to Minnesota Statutes Section 204B.16.  Attached is a resolution establishing the new voting location for Ward 4 Precinct 1.

According to State Statutes, when polling locations are changed, the County Auditor or Municipal Clerk shall notify each affected registered voter of the change at least one week prior to the State Primary held after the change takes place.  Following adoption of this resolution, the City Clerk shall notify the Anoka County Auditor, and they will be sending out notification postcards to all registered voters in Ward 4 Precinct 1.  The cost of the notification will be bore by the City.

Election costs are budgeted for in the Elections Section of the General Fund.

Staff recommends Council adopt the resolution establishing the polling location for Ward 4 Precinct 1 at the new Fire Station No. 2 at 5650 Alpine Drive NW.

Motion to adopt Resolution #16-04-067 Establishing Polling Location for Ward 4 Precinct 1 at Ramsey Fire Station No. 2, 5650 Alpine Drive NW.

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Motion to direct staff to notify the Anoka County Auditor of the polling location change so the affected registered voters may be properly notified.