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ITEM 3.7 Additional Election JudgesCITY O OtSe F o MINNESOTA V DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Request for City Council Action ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE: Administration City Clerk Loff September 14, 2020 PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #: Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.7 STRATEGIC VISION MEETS: I 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. X 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 General Elections. ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED? No No BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION: Minnesota State Statute 20413.21, Subd. 2 requires the City Clerk to make the recommendation of election judges to the City Council at least 25 days before an election. The attached Resolution gives City staff the ability to use these election judges for the November 3 General Elections. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Resolution 2020-57 POSSIBLE MOTION PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES: Motion to adopt Resolution 2020-57 appointing Election Judges for the 2020 General Elections. BUDGET INFORMATION FUNDING: BUDGETED: General Fund — Elections 101-41410-104 Yes :1 CITY OF OTSEGO COUNTY OF WRIGHT STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO: 2020-57 APPOINTING ADDITIONAL ELECTION JUDGES FOR 2020 ELECTIONS WHEREAS, the General Elections are to be held on November 3, 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: 1. 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: Camillla Weah Giuliana Beckwith Kimerly Wilcox John Waldron Marqueta Hainje Janet Christie Megan Hanson Ryan Follmer Kiz Gorham Isabel Omolo Jen Telfer Bryan Telfer Joseph Peet Dan Sly Brian Bogan Caryn Weber Andrew Crook Taryn Hermann ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 14th day of September, 2020. MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: IN FAVOR: OPPOSED: 1 CITY OF OTSEGO Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor ATTEST: Tami M. Loff, City Clerk