IV.3. Approval of Election Administration Agreement between the City of Hopkins and Hopkins Independent School District 270; Domeier
May 18, 2021 Council Report 2021-044
Approval of Election Administration Agreement between the City of Hopkins and
Hopkins Independent School District 270
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve the 2021 Election Administration
Agreement between the City of Hopkins and the Hopkins Independent School District #270.
Adoption of this motion will approve the 2021 Election Administration Agreement between the City
of Hopkins and the Hopkins Independent School District #270 (the “School District”).
Overview
The School District approved the 2021 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. 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
early voting along with a portion of the City Clerk’s time spent on the election.
Primary Issues to Consider
Does the City Council want to approve the 2021 Election Administration Agreement with the Hopkins
School District #270?
Supporting Documents
• The 2021 Election Administration Agreement between the City and the Hopkins School
District #270.
• School Board Resolution approved at the April 27, 2021 Board meeting.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: Approx. $25,000 Budgeted: Y/N _Y_ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): _______________________________________