City Clerk Matson introduced the item and Daniel Phillips, National Demographics Corporation, provided an overview of the districting process, and discussed the legal requirements for drawing districts and how the maps were analyzed. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Council discussion ensued regarding district boundaries and election sequencing.
Mayor Ray Russom opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, Mayor Ray Russom closed the public hearing.
Council Member Paulding provided comments and stated his preferred maps are 903 Mod, 202 Mod, and 902.
Council Member Barneich provided comments and stated her preferred maps are 202 Mod, 903 Mod, and 902.
Council Member Storton provided comments and stated his preferred maps are 903 Mod and 202 Mod.
Mayor Pro Tem George provided comments and stated her preferred maps are 903 Mod, 202 Mod, and 902 Mod.
Mayor Ray Russom provided comments and stated her preferred maps are 202 Mod and 903 Mod.
Council concurred to bring back maps 202 Mod, 902, 902 Mod, and 903 Mod for further consideration and to discuss election sequencing after choosing a map at the next public hearing on March 8, 2022.