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MEMORANDUM <br /> • <br /> DATE: March 17, 1997 <br /> TO: Michael Morrison, City Manager <br /> FROM: Connie Kroeplin, City Clerk <br /> ITEM: UPDATE ON CHANGING PRECINCT 1R LOCATION <br /> As you are aware,I have been considering a change of location for Precinct 1,, Ramsey <br /> County. Presently, voters vote at Apache Plaza, in the hallway of the northwest corner. <br /> A change from this location is needed because: <br /> 1) Its availability is uncertain due to redevelopment at Apache. <br /> 2) There were several complaints from voters about the location, i.e., they couldn't find <br /> it (it was plainly marked, but the area looked different because of the CUB <br /> construction) and parking was difficult. <br /> . 3) Election judges commented on the poor lighting, chilly hallway, lack of a convenient <br /> restroom. <br /> Larry and I have discussed other locations. They are <br /> a) The gym at Wilshire Park. The problem with using the school is parking. <br /> Superintendent Rolek has voiced his concern that there would not be enough parking <br /> places. <br /> b) Chandler Place. I understand they have a large area which could be used. Parking <br /> would be a serious problem. They may charge us. I have not spoke with anyone <br /> from Chandler Place. <br /> c) Storage garage at Public Works. The facility has plenty of space and parking would <br /> not be a problem. Larry assured me the garage would be cleaned and can be <br /> sufficiently heated. He will show me the facility soon. <br /> I recommend relocating the Ramsey County polling location to the storage garage at the <br /> Public Works because: it's City property; it's in Ramsey County; parking won't be a <br /> problem; it is handicap accessible; and, because Public Works personnel have always set up <br /> the voting places, so it would be convenient for them to be able to set up'at their work site. <br /> • <br />