HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 5-28-08May 28, 2008
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session
on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 5:00 PM in the St. Joseph City hall.
Members Present: Mayor AI Rassier. Councilors Dale Wick, Renee Symanietz, Steve Frank, Rick
Schultz.
City Representatives Present: Public Works Director Terry Thene, Police Chief Peter Jansky
Election Precincts: Weyrens reported that with the elections scheduled in 2008 the staff has been
reviewing the election precincts and boundaries. The City is divided into three precincts:
Precinct One Person residing north of Minnesota Street and west of College Avenue
Polling location: City Hall, 25 College Avenue North (City hall)
Precinct Two Persons residing east of College Avenue
Polling location: 323 - 4cn Avenue NE (Fire hall)
Precinct Three Persons resident south of Minnesota Street and west of College Avenue
Polling location: 37 College Avenue North (Haehn Student Center)
When Precinct Three was established the voters consisted primarily of residents of the College and/or
Monastery. Over time the precinct has grown to include more residents to include the Wilshire
Apartments, Foxmore Hollow, Morningside Acres, 29m Street and Hill Street. This area added between
300 and 400 voters to this precinct.
Over the years the City and District 742 has had difficulty securing a site for the election. Even though
arrangements were made a year in advance, we could still be moved. In addition to a floating space,
parking was not convenient for the residents. The City has an opportunity to move the precinct to the
new school on Jade Road. Weyrens stated that she has contacted the Monastery and College of St.
Benedict.
The Monastery is supportive of the change of polling location and stated that they had to transport some
of the members at the current location, so that would not be an issue. The College on the other hand, is
not support of the change. They prefer to have the precinct on campus and they feel that moving the
precinct may reduce the number of students that will vote. Weyrens stated that the relocation of the
precinct is the best for all the voters as the space at Kennedy is large and parking is adjacent to the
precinct.
Frank stated his initial concern was moving the precinct could be seen as disengaging the students from
the voting process. He further stated that it is not uncommon to have a precinct on a College Campus;
however, he understands the rationale for requesting the precinct change. Weyrens stated that the
decision really came down to access for voters and a stable voting place. Wick and Rassier stated they
too support the precinct change and this is a good opportunity to work with District 742.
Frank made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2008-009
Combing Precinct 1 and Precinct Three, creating a new Precinct One to include all eligible voter
residing West of College Avenue I CR 121. Further, the County Auditor is requested to notify each
affected household as required by MN Statute. The motion was seconded by Schultz and passed
unanimously.
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