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1i Changing Polling Location for Precinct #3 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone 952.2271100 Fax 952.227 1110 Building Inspections Phone 952.22711BO Fax 952.2271190 Engineering Phone 952.2271160 Fax 952.227 1170 Finance Phone 952.227 1140 Fax 952.227 1110 Park & Recreation Phone 952.2271120 Fax 952.2271110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone 952.227 1400 Fax 952.2271404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.2271130 Fax 952.2271110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone 952.227 1300 Fax 952.2271310 Senior Center Phone 952.2271125 Fax: 952.227 1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us 1~ MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Karen J. Engelhardt, Office Manager ~ May 2, 2006 # ' FROM: DA TE: SUBJ: Approval of Changing the Polling Location for Precinct #3 from Discovery United Methodist Church to St. Hubert Church The polling location for Precinct 3 (southern Chanhassen), has been at Discovery United Methodist Church, 275 Lake Drive East for many years. The space is quite small, but has worked adequately over the years. With the anticipated growth in this precinct, staff believes that voting will outgrow thIS location very soon. In discussing thIS with the County Auditor, we both agreed that it would be better to move the precinct before the new developments get underway. State law requires that polling places be located within the precinct boundary or wIthin 3,000 feet of the boundary line if no space can be found within the precinct. In reviewing options for moving the precinct, staff contacted St. Hubert's Church requesting permission to use their space. They will allow us to use their Fellowship Hall, which will provide ample space for years to come. It is not located within the precinct boundary (neither was Discovery United Methodist Church), but is within 3,000 feet of the boundary line. State law also requires that if a precinct is moved, it must be done before June 151 of an election year and that all affected households receive written notice of the change. The Carver County Auditor's office would send out this notification. RECOMMENDA TION Staff recommends that the polling location for Precinct 3 be moved from Discovery United Methodist Church, 275 Lake Drive East to St. Hubert Church, 8201 Main Street. Staff will also work with the County Auditor so that proper notification is mailed to affected voters prior to June 151. Approval of this item requires a simple majority vote of those City Council members present. ATTACHMENT 1. PrecInct Map The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautitul parks. A great place to live, work, and play. LIJ CIJ CD - IT] l___~J ~. ~ ~"'.c , .." -, .' ..,~'_j!,; ir.: Chanhassen's V oring Precincts Main Fire Station 7610 Laredo Drive City Hall Council Chambers 7700 Market Blvd. St Hubert Church 8201 Main Street Living Christ Lutheran Church 820 Lake Drive Family of Christ Lutheran Church 2020 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Hennepin County 1 City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. 2 Family of Christ Lutheran Church 2020 Coulter Blvd. -t, Apnl, 2006 G\GlS\Pro"",o9I<Jl6\PdIln""".....t