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ftmnmmttn mart COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Ohl QLmmnunt Mourn% of the lltitg of*will Wend: The May 28 , 1987 meeting of the Committee of the Whole was called to order by Councilman Ann Puzzello at 4 :35 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included : Councilmen Barcome, Puzzello , Beck , and Brayboy ; City Clerk Irene Gammon , Steve Luecke, Norman Primus, Charles Minkler of MACOG, Glenda Ray Hernandez , Kevin Donnley , various interested citizens , and memberss of the news media. Councilman Puzzello noted that the purpose of the meeting was to continue the discussion of Bill No 28-87 addressing the redistricting process . Mr. Norman Primus was then called upon to give an update. Mr. Primus briefly reviewed the role of the neutral decision maker. He noted that the neutral decision maker played a vital role in the process by using neutral criteria as well as neutral information. He then reviewed various maps which were submitted by interested citizens (copy attached) . Eleven ( 11) participants submitted twelve (12) plans and basically represented the entire spectrum of the community. The overall goal was to have the lowest possible deviation and compactness percentage. He indicated that a registered nurse had the best plan with regard to deviation. Councilman Barcome noted that he would like to have an overlay which showed precinct lines as they are currenly drawn. Councilman Braboy also expressed a desire for this information. Mr. Primus stated that he could prepare that type of may and . present it to the Council for their review. Councilman Barcome also requested the number of registered voters within each area He stated his belief that this informa- tion would be extremely helpful when reviewing each of the twelve (12) maps submitted. Mr. Primus noted that three (3) basic configurations were proposed in the map drawing one being a pie , one being block shaped , and one using natural boundaries. Mr. Primus indicated that the current population deviation in the current district maps is 1 , 792. IN[C IR[tt 4690 PUBLISHING CO.