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I I I Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 1986 Public Hearing, Continued Egan had nothing to add to the staff report concerning the certi- fication of unpaid tree and weed removal charges. As there were no comments or questions from either the audience or councilmembers, motion by Schmidt, seconded by Williams, to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID TREE AND WEED REMOVAL CHARGES. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Council Business Egan stated that Ms. Pat Synan, election coordinator, was present to answer any questions. In response to questions from councilmembers, Synan stated the proposed boundaries were established as a result of reviewing the number of registered voters and their location, physical bounda- ries, and the location of adequate polling places which took into consideration the accessability for the handicapped. Synan also stated that it was not feasible to do a major change at this time due to the lack of development in Precinct Four. In response to Benke's question, Synan stated the City had received a letter from the State of Minnesota asking the City to redefine its boundaries to coincide with physical boundaries and that the letter indicated if the City did not redefine its boundaries the State would do it for us. Synan stated, in response to Benke's question, that the bounda- ries would remain the same for the caucuses being held next week, on March 18th. Brandt indicated that someone should send letters to the groups that will be caucusing; Benke noted the staff report states a letter will be mailed to those affected by the change. Synan stated that council must take action ninety days prior to an election; maps need to be posted in City Hall, banks, etc. sixty days prior to an election; and every citizen must be noti- fied thirty days prior to an election. Brandt felt that organizations and political parties should also be notified that the change is pending. Benke felt it would be to the City's advantage to publish a map before the council takes final action so that the public has an opportunity to review it before the resolution is adopted. Page Four Certification of Unpaid Tree and Weed Removal Charges Report 86-56 Resolution 86-18 Council Business Precinct Changes Report 86-57 Resolution 86-18A