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Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Administration
City Clerk Loff
July 27, 2020
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.4
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
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Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council approve the attached Resolution appointing additional Election
Judges for the 2020 Elections.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Minnesota State Statute 20413.21, Subd. 2 states that appointments shall be made at least 25 days before
the election at which the election judges will serve, except that the appointing authority may pass a
resolution authorizing the appointment of additional election judges within the 25 days before the election
if the appointing authority determines that additional election judges will be required; due to COVID-19
and some judges backing out we are in need of some additional election judges for the Primary Elections.
The City Clerk recommends approval of the attached Resolution appointing election judges.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2020-44
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2020-44 appointing Election Judges for the 2020 Elections.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING:
BUDGETED:
General Fund — Elections
101-41410-104
Yes
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2020-44
APPOINTING ADDITIONAL ELECTION JUDGES FOR 2020 ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Primary Elections are to be held on August 11, 2020, and,
WHEREAS, the General Elections are to be held on November 2, 2020, and,
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute 20413.21, Subd. 2 states that appointments shall be made at least 25
days before the election at which the election judges will serve, except that the appointing authority
may pass a resolution authorizing the appointment of additional election judges within the 25 days
before the election if the appointing authority determines that additional election judges will be
required,
WHEREAS, Election Judges are required to perform the election duties for these elections,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
The following persons are appointed as Election Judges and are to attend the necessary training
provided by Wright County and the City of Otsego in order to hold the position of Election Judge:
Julie Hannan
Leann Hoffstrom
Melisa Jensen
Gina Smelter
Sean Jayson
Paul Fields
Megan Kelley
Adam Klarfeld
Aaron Hannan
Susan Donovan
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of July, 2020.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
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CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tami M. Loff, City Clerk