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March 22, 2022 Page 4 of 5 Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting did not anticipate there would be any further improvements as they have maxed out this property. However, the City does expect improvements to Block B. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to adopt the Resolution accepting the Feasibility Study and calling for a Public Improvement Hearing on proposed Project 22‐1, 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Consider Resolution Establishing New Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places. City Manager Massopust stated City Clerk Spangrud would be presenting this item to the Council. City Clerk Spangrud reviewed maps with the City’s new redistricting. She reported New Brighton’s redistricted precincts have contiguous territories that do not cross legislative, congressional or school district boundaries. Proposed precincts have equal populations to the extent that is it possible considering current populations, future growth, maintaining communities of interest and other factors. Proposed precinct boundaries also follow census block lines to make sure the City receives the most accurate statistics in the future. State law requires that each precinct have a polling location within one mile of the precinct boundary that is ADA compliant, free of other activities near the voting room, smoke‐free, liquor‐free, is not near a liquor service area, meets all other legal criteria for polling places and is large enough for all election activities. Each facility that has agreed to be an election partner by serving as a polling place is large enough to hold six 6 to 8‐foot tables, 12 to 15 voting booths, an accessible voting booth , an accessible ballot marking device, and ballot counting equipment all spaced six feet apart. Additionally, each polling place meets security criteria, has a place for election judges to eat meals, a place for voters to wait in line, sufficient parking for anticipated voters and election judges, sufficient accessible parking, and sufficient space for curbside voting activities. Staff commented further on the redistricting requirements, noted the location of the proposed precincts and recommended approval of the Resolution. Councilmember Axberg thanked City Clerk Spangrud and her entire team for all of their efforts on the redistricting. Councilmember Abdulle thanked City Clerk Spangrud for all of her diligent work to find precincts and polling locations that were within boundaries for voters. Councilmember Dunsworth thanked City Clerk Spangrud and her staff for all of their efforts. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked City Clerk Spangrud for hearing the concerns of the Council and for following up to find polling locations that aligned with the Council’s direction. City Clerk Spangrud encouraged members of the public to consider serving as an election judge and noted those interested in serving were encouraged to contact City Hall for further information. Councilmember Axberg reported she has served as an election judge and noted it was a rewarding experience. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to approve Resolution Establishing New Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported on March 28 the community survey would be sent out. He explained residents would be selected at random for the survey. He indicated Director 3. Consider Resolution Establishing New Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates