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CANVASSING BOARD
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
MINUTES
Albertville City Hall
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Mayor Klecker called the Albertville Canvassing Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Ron Klecker, Council members Dan Wagner, Tom Fay, John Vetsch, and
LeRoy Berning; City Administrator Larry Kruse, Finance Director Lannes, and City Clerk Bridget
Miller
ABSENT: none
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2008-055 ENTITLED A RESOLUTION TO CANVASS THE
2008 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
City Administrator Kruse began by complimenting City Clerk Miller and Finance Director Lannes
on a great job with Elections. The majority of the process went rather smoothly. Kruse then went
on to give an overview of the 2008 General Elections that were held on Tuesday, November 5, 2008
at the Albertville City Hall. Kruse commented that there were a couple complaints that were
acknowledged and dealt with. Kruse reported there were approximately 3, 400+ voters that came
through and of the 3,400 there were 798 new registered voters. Kruse shared with the Council that
as voters waited in line he would ask the voter how long they had been waiting. The average wait
was about 20 minutes, which Kruse felt was not very long to wait.
City Administrator Kruse continued by asking the Council what their opinions were on how staff
could improve and prepare for the 2010 or 2012 Elections. One suggestion Kruse had was to add
more "handicap" accessible parking spots near the rear entrance of the building. Staffwas unaware
of the number of voters currently in Albertville with walkers, wheelchairs, or motorized equipment
compared to previous elections. One Council member shared with staff how Monticello had the
voters get in alphabetical lines when they arrived. Another Council member suggested setting up
the new registration table in the hallway if possible.
Mayor Klecker asked for a motion on Resolution No. 2008-055 entitle a Resolution to Canvass the
2008 General Election Results.
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Agenda Item No.6.
Meeting Date October 20, 2008
City of Albertville
Canvassing Results Board Minutes
November 5, 2008
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MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Vetsch to approve
RESOLUTION No. 2008-055 entitled a Resolution to Canvass the 2008 General Election Results,
which will be printed and signed; then the signed copy will be scanned and the electronic scanned
version will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk that will serve as the City's official record.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Klecker then asked for a motion to adjourn the Canvassing Board meeting.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Vetsch to adjourn the
Wednesday, November 5,2008 Canvassing Results Board meeting at 6:11 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Ron Klecker, Mayor
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Bridget Mil~ City Clerk
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Agenda Item No.6.
Meeting Date October 20, 2008