ITEM 3.3 Addition Election Judges4011
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Administration
Deputy City Clerk Benting
October 26, 2020
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.3
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/J USTI FICATION:
Minnesota State Statute 20413.21, Subd. 2 requires the City Clerk (or Deputy City Clerk) to make the
recommendation of election judges to the City Council. Due to shortages of staffing and a significant
number of absentee ballots, City staff is requesting additional members be appointed Election Judges.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2020-69
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2020-69 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: 2020-69
APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR 2020 ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the General Elections are to be held on November 3, 2020, and,
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:
Carmela Bolden
Theres Celander
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 26th day of October, 2020.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bethany Benting, Deputy City Clerk