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June 23, 2015 Page 9 of 10 Councilmember Strub had the same concerns as the rest of the Council. He asked how often I the Council could change its polling locations. City Clerk Haarstad commented that the Council could change the polling locations on a yearly basis. Councilmember Strub respected the safety of the schools and their students, however, he was in favor of staff engaging the school board to see if Sunnyside Elementary or Irondale High School could be used as a polling location. Councilmember Bauman supported Irondale High School being pursued as a polling location versus the elementary school. She questioned if the Council could delay action on this item to allow staff additional time to speak with the school board. City Clerk Haarstad reported the City was well within the statutory timeline, however there was also a practical timeline that should be observed. She indicated she was trying to get the City's polling districts resolved for the benefit of Ramsey County. She believed that the Council could delay action on this until the July 13th meeting. Councilmember Burg questioned if the Council should approve the precinct map as presented, except for District 8. City Clerk Haarstad stated this would be another option for the Council. Councilmember Bauman supported this recommendation. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution approving the updated precinct map and establishing polling places for Districts 1-7, and directing staff to report back with additional polling locations for District 8; and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into polling place agreements with the various facility managers (Districts 1-7). 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Rei)orts, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported a resident expressed concern with the City's water situation this evening. He indicated that the City was seeking alternative sources of water outside of the Mt. Sinai -Hinkley well. He commented staff was reaching out to other municipalities and will continue to address this concern. He stated staff was drafting a letter for New Brighton residents that would keep them informed on the water situation, he reported the July newsletter would have additional information on water conservation efforts. He provided further comment on this trip to Tucson, AZ and the work staff was conducting with the Army to address water solutions. He discussed the current odd/even watering ban and noted staff was monitoring how the ban was impacting the City's water supply. He explained why the odd/even watering ban was not enforced in the past and commented how the City would be managing the situation at present. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported that the Planning Commission met on June 16th. The group discussed the AN helipad along with a draft Shoreland Ordinance. He stated he would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Conference June 24-26. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the Cable Commission met on May 30th. Another meeting was held on June 9th between the Cable Commission lawyers and CenturyLink representatives. She explained that negotiations with CenturyLink would continue over the coming months. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported the City Forester has been out trimming trees and boulevard obstructions. She encouraged residents with tree concerns to contact Park and Recreation staff. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates