IV.8. Approval of the 2019 Elections Administration Agreement with Hopkins Independent School District 270; DomeierJune 4, 2019 Council Report 2019-058
Approval of the 2019 Election Administration Agreement between the City of Hopkins and
the Hopkins Independent School District #270
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve the 2017 Election Administration
Agreement between the City of Hopkins and the Hopkins Independent School District #270.
Adoption of this motion will approve the 2017 Election Administration Agreement between the City
of Hopkins and the Hopkins Independent School District #270 (the “School District”).
Overview
The School District approved the 2019 administration agreement and resolution designating the
Hopkins Ballot Board as the ISD #270 Ballot Board and the Hopkins City Clerk as designated co-
election official on May 21, 2019.
Minnesota State Statute specifies the formula and specific election expenses that can be charged to
the School District. The agreement includes other costs the School District will pay including one
additional precinct that accommodates the Edina residents that are in the Hopkins School District.
The City will also bill the School District for are the actual costs of the election and the part of the
City Clerk’s time spent on the election.
Primary Issues to Consider
Does the City Council want to approve the 2019 Election Administration Agreement with the Hopkins
School District #270?
Supporting Documents
The 2019 Election Administration Agreement between the City and the Hopkins School
District #270.
School Board Resolution approved at the May 21, 2019 Board meeting.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: Approx. $25,000 Budgeted: Y/N _Y_ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): _______________________________________