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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 22, 2002 No one else was present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK There was no Finance Department report. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consider Resolution No. 02 — 35, Establishing Precinct Boundaries, Polling Places and Adding Two New Precincts and Polling Places Effective September 10, 2002, Dan Tesch — Administration Director Tesch advised every ten years the nation's census is done to ensure that representation in government remains equal among citizens. After the conclusion of the 2000 census the Minnesota Legislature adjusted the boundaries of representative government. This process is called "redistricting". The Legislative and Congressional redistricting plans were relea on Tuesday, March 19, 2002. Lino Lakes remains in the six legislative districts 52A and 53A and therefore must establi 19 weeks before the State Primary. M.S. 204B.14 subd. The City has redrawn its precinct boundaries, whic Administration Director Tesch referred to a map new precinct boundaries with the addition of in the City. Administration Director Tesch noted th election that will be held Saturday, A e Minnesota Supreme Court ional district, but is split by oundaries by April 30th (at least be effect September 10, 2002. the legislative split and a map showing the precincts, because of the residential growth • cincts and boundaries do not apply to the special 2. Councilmember Dahl moved to adop ution No. 02 — 35, as presented. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the mo 'ed unanimously. Resolution No. 02 — 35 can be found in the City Clerk's office. VFW Proclamation — Loyalty Day, May 1, 2002 — Administration Director Tesch advised the VFW has asked the City to proclaim Loyalty Day as May 1, 2002, as an incentive to every American to reaffirm his or her love of the flag and country. Mayor Bergeson read the proclamation designating Loyalty Day as May 1, 2002. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the designation of Loyalty Day on May 1, 2002, as presented. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consider Resolution No. 02 — 38, Renewal of Application to Permit Gambling at Miller's on Main for the Centennial fire Fighters Relief Fund, Dan Tesch — Administration Director Tesch referred to a copy of the application received from the Centennial Firefighters Relief Association for 4