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V. City Hall <br />2013 Annual Report · Administration · St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br />9 <br />ELECTIONS <br />Electronic Poll Book Pilot Study <br />The City of St. Anthony participated in the Electronic Poll Book Pilot Project which was adopted <br />during the 2013 Legislative session. The pilot study allowed voters to check in electronically <br />using either a tablet or netbook. The poll books allowed for new voters to register on Election <br />Day electronically making the process quicker and more effi cient. All three of St. Anthony’s <br />polling places participated and provided feedback to the Elections Task Force which will report <br />to the Legislative bodies regarding the future of Electronic Poll Books in the State of Minnesota. <br />New Election Tabulators <br />St. Anthony’s Hennepin Precincts had their <br />fi rst experience with New Election Tabulators. <br />Hennepin County purchased the DS200’s in the <br />late spring and was used throughout the 2013 <br />election season. The DS200’s have digital <br />scanning capabilities where the old machines <br />were optical scanning. Digital scanning actually <br />scan every ballot that is entered into the <br />tabulator and stored an electronic image onto a <br />USB drive. This is benefi cial to election staff for <br />tabulating write-in ballots allowing the process <br />to be more streamlined. <br />General Municipal Election <br />The General Municipal Election was held on November 5, 2013, with a 10.5% voter <br />turnout. As you can see from the odd year data below, the voter turn-out was lower <br />than normal. <br />Turnout <br />Population <br />Remaining <br />Population <br />34% <br />66% <br />2009 <br />20% <br />80% <br />2011 <br />10% <br />90% <br />2013 <br />66%80%90% <br />34% <br />20%10%