Laserfiche WebLink
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 12, 2012 3 <br /> Mr. Mansky did not feel this was a viable option. It served the City well for the residents living <br /> south of the CP railroad tracks. <br /> Councilmember Holmes inquired if the County had any other polling place suggestions. <br /> Mr. Mansky stated the City could continue to use Valentine Hills Elementary. The County was <br /> making recommendations based on the size and parking availability at potential polling stations. <br /> Mayor Grant suggested the City plan for the upcoming 2012 election keeping in mind that there <br /> is a great deal of road construction surrounding the City this year. <br /> Mr. Mansky asked if the City had considered using Bethel University as a polling place. <br /> Mayor Grant felt the college was too isolated to be considered. He noted Trinity Church may be <br /> an option. After discussing the matter further, he was in favor of keeping three polling places for <br /> 2012 with the issue to be revisited in 2014. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated the current polling locations were Church of the Way, <br /> Valentine Hills Elementary and the Public Works Facility. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned if the City had to maintain three polling locations for the <br /> three districts. She felt now may be the time to make a change. <br /> Mayor Grant summarized that the Council was in favor of keeping Church of the Way for <br /> precinct 1 and the Public Works facility for precinct 3. A decision needed to be made for precinct <br /> 2. <br /> Councilmember Holmes suggested that for the 2014 election, Bethel University be approached to <br /> serve as a single polling place for Arden Hills as it was centrally located within the City. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated the parking could be a concern at this <br /> location if used for the entire City since elections occur while the university is in session. <br /> Mayor Grant requested Valentine Hills remain the polling location for precinct 2 for 2012. The <br /> Council concurred. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained she would revise the <br /> Resolution to assure it could be approved at this evening's Council meeting. <br /> Councilmember Holmes requested further information on the absentee ballot voting process. <br /> Mr. Mansky discussed the absentee voting process in further detail, explaining the County <br /> handled the bulk of these ballots and applications. However, the City will have them available as <br /> well. Wages for election judges were then discussed. <br /> B. Todd Hill—Hill Capitol Strategies, Inc. Contract <br />