3.17 Appoint 2024 Election JudgesA
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Clerk Etzel January 22, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.17 – Appoint Election Judges
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.
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 is recommending 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 March 5, 2024
Presidential Nominating Primary Election, August 13, 2024 Primary Election and November 5, 2024 General Election.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2024-15
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-15 appointing Election Judges for the 2024 Elections.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Elections Department (41410)
Yes
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2024-15
APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE 2024 ELECTIONS
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 Presidential Nominating Primary Elections are to be held on March 5, 2024, Primary Election to be held on
August 13, 2024, and the General Election to be held on November 5, 2024; 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, Precinct 4B, and Precinct 5B:
Julie Abel
Michele (Micki) Becker
Stephanie Carpentier
Martha (Marti) Carroll
Michele (Shelly) Chapman
Richard Christensen
Renae Citrowski
Alvina Cooke
Gabriel Davis
Anne Echtenkamp
Judy Fehn
Julie Fries
Larry Fries
Loren Green
Deborah Gross
Marqueta Hainje
Mike Halloran
Ann Hollis
Gary Hoxter
Annlea (anna) Hoxter
Gwen Lapp
Suzanne Leshovsky
Viola Look
Diane Lucas
Jo (Joann) Malm
Bruce Maltzen
Linda McComb
Mary Murphy
Sandra (Sandy) Nordberg
Dan Oekle
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Kathy O'Neal
Jim Penick
Judy Riess
Jim Riess
Tim Rizk
B. Jane Seiber
Toni Seroshek
Richard Sieber
Janet Skoog
Dan Sly
Rachael Snavely
Robert (Rob) Snavely
Paul Sturm
Sheryl Theuninck
Terri Thompson
Charles Trisko
Judith Vetsch
Kristine Weideman
Kimerly Wilcox
Norman Witteborg
2. That Election Judges be paid $15.00 per hour and that Head Election Judges paid $17.00 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.
Audra Etzel Katie Kalland Jake Larsen
Sabrina Hille Mary Olson Adam Flaherty
Sandy Lindenfelser Kelly Thelen Julie Weiers
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 22nd day of January, 2024.
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