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metropolitan Council Bu<ld(np communtlfes fhal work ocr Cn Y September 27,2002 To: Local Unibi of GovernmcDt in the Metropolitan Area Re: Proposed Plans for Metropolitan Council Redistricting P / pfY.p ‘^'"''"■wvo.vo The Metropolitan Council invites you to comment on three proposed plans for redistricting the sixteen Council districts. Minnesota Stotutes 473.123, Subd. 3a states “the legislature shall redraw the boundaries of the council districts after each dicennial federal census so that each district has substantially equal population.” Redistricting is to take place for the Metropolitan Council each ten years in the year ending with the number ”3”. Prior to the 1993 legislative session, the Metropolitan Council submitted a redistricting proposal that was adopted by the Legislature. In keeping with that precedent the Council intends to submit a redistricting recommendation in the 2003 session. For the past few months a Metropolitan Council Redistricting Advisory Group has been meeting for the purpose of making a recommendation on new Metropolitan Council districts based on the 2000 census. The advisory group established several factors as criteria. These include: • Minimize the splitting of suburban communities. • Keep each district of substantially equal population. • Retain two districts entirely with the municipal boundaries of Minneapolis. • Retain one district entirely with the municipal boundaries of St. Paul. • Group communities locally that have some common subregional interests. Prior to the Redistricting Advisory Group (consisting of Council members and public representatives) making a final plan recommendation to the Metropolitan Council, the Redistricting Advisory Group is seeking public comment on three proposals that subtantially meet the redistricting principles. The three plans are available on the Council website at httP /Aaww.metfocouncil.ofQ/msouroaa/reaoufcea htm Go to this link and then scroll down to die “General” category and click on “Redistricting Proposals” to view these maps. District descriptions and population information on each district is included in this mailing. If you do not have internet access and wish copies of the maps please call the Council’s Data Center at 651*602-1 140. A public comment meeting wiil be held on Thursday, October 10,2002 at 3 p.m. in Room 1 A of the Metropolitan Council offices at Mean Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. As alternative ways to comment, persons may call the Council’s public comment line at (65 1 )602*1 500 and leave a recorded message or e-mail the Council’s Data Center at data.center@metc.state.mn.us regaiding the three redistricting proposals. Written comments may also be faxed to (65 1) 602-1464. All comments will be accepted until 5 p.m., October 11,2002. Your comments on the proposed plans are greatly appreciated. The Metropolitan Council tentatively plans to make a final recommendation at its meeting on October 23. Sincerely, Marc Hugunin Chair, Metropolitan Council Redistricting Advisory Group And Metropolitan Council Member, District 14 mctroccMincil.org Metro Info Line 602* 1