3.12 Appoint 2022 General Election Judges
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Clerk Etzel October 10, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.12 – Appoint Election
Judges
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X 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 adopt a resolution appointing election judges.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Minnesota Statute §204B.21, Subd. 2 outlines that election judges for precincts in a municipality be
appointed by the governing body of the municipality, and that the appointments shall be made at least
twenty-five (25) days before the election at which the election judges will serve.
Having this Resolution approved gives City staff the ability to use some of these election judges for the
November 8, 2022 General Election.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2022-77
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-77 appointing Election Judges for the 2022 Elections.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Elections Department
101-41410-104
Yes
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-77
APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the regulations regarding elections judges are set by Minnesota Statute §204B.21, Subd. 2; and
WHEREAS, election judges for precincts in a municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the
municipality; and
WHEREAS, election judges shall be appointed at least twenty-fire (25) days before the election at which the
election judge will serve; and
WHEREAS, the General Elections are to be held on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Election Judges are required to perform the election duties for these elections; and
WHEREAS, Election Judges are to attend the necessary training provided by Wright County and the City of
Otsego in order to hold the position of Election Judge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. The following persons are appointed as Election Judges at the discretion of the City Clerk from the
following list should they meet the requirements for an election judge and should they choose to
serve.
Otsego Precinct 1A, Precinct 2A, Precinct 3B, and Precinct 4B
Julie Abel Aaron Hannan Jennifer Telfer
Jeanne Anderson Gloria Heidner Bryan Telfer
Mark Anderson Robin Hille Terri Thompson
Vivian Ayres Barbara Holmberg Charles Trisko
James Ayres Annalea Hoxter Catherine Walter
Barb Bartholomaus Gary Hoxter Daniel Walter
Judith Beaudry Laurie Jones Nicholas Warren
Lloyd Beaudry Tracy Kincanon Kristine Weideman
Michelle Becker Adam Klarfeld Kimerly Wilcox
Connie Becker Gwen Lapp Louis Witt
Giuliana Beckwith Kristen Larson Norman Witteborg
Elizabeth Benson Susanne Leshovsky
Michael Boho, Jr. Viola Look
Theresa Celander Shelley Lovejoy
Patricia Chancellor Bruce Maltzen
Richard Christensen Linda McComb
Mary Christian Mary Murphy
Alvina Cook Jon Nelson
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Jane Covart Sonja Nelson
Sandra Dailey Bruce Ness
Barbara DeMars Anne Ness
Anne Echtenkamp Sandy Norberg
Judith Fehn Daniel Oelke
Jacqueline Fields Jim Penick
Paul Fields Molly Peterson
Ryan Follmer Sarah Polcher
Natalie Frier Teri Qualley
Julie Fries Ena Rasmussen
Larry Fries James Riess
Daniel Gates Judy Riess
Loren Green Toni Seroshek
Debra Gross Richard Sieber
Nancy Hackbarth Jane Sieber
Nic Hahn Janet Skoog
Marqueta Hainje Dan Sly
Michael Halloran Gina Smelter
Julie Hannan Paul Sturm
2. That Election Judges be paid $14.00 per hour and that Head Election Judges / Absentee Ballot Board
Judges / Direct Ballot Judges be paid $16.00 per hour.
3. That the City Clerk has the authority for the appointment of additional election judges within the
twenty-five (25) days before the election if additional election judges will be required.
4. The following City staff are appointed as Election Judges at the discretion of the City Clerk from the
following list should they meet the requirements for an election judge and should they choose to
serve.
Bethany Benting Mary Olson Jake Larsen
Sabrina Hille Kelly Thelen Adam Flaherty
Sandy Lindenfelser Julie Weiers
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of October, 2022.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk