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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.4 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Consent December 18, 2017 Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Resolution Designating Polling Places Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt,by motion, a resolution designating polling locations for the 2018 elections. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The 2017 legislature passed a new law requiring cities to designate polling places for each precinct by <br /> December 31 for the upcoming year. Previous language called for formal action only if a polling location <br /> changed. <br /> It is believed the intent of this legislation was to lessen voter confusion and frustration as it relates to <br /> voters'perceptions of ever changing polling places from one election to the next. <br /> Council will see this item repeat on the agenda at the end of every year. At the recommendation of the <br /> Office of the State Auditor, this will also need to be completed prior to non-election years,in the event of <br /> a special election being called. <br /> Lions Park Center is currently a polling location but with the Center being wrapped into the Arena <br /> improvement project, this space will likely not be available for the 2018 election. Staff is currently <br /> evaluating other options and a change in location must be determined 90 days (May) before the primary <br /> election in order to mail notice to affected residents. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Resolution <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAWRE1 <br />