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• Redistricting Committee Meeting Minutes (Cont'd) August 28, 2001 -Page 2 Population numbers reflected the following: District 1 5650 +6% District 2 5598 +5% District 3 5,698 +6% District 4 5,099 -4% District 5 5,039 -5% District 6 5,420 +2% • Sidney Grant noted the Committee would need to look at each block individually to fine tune the numbers. The Committee agreed to take the map presented and look at ethnic groups within each district. It appears that while upholding the +/-5% population guidelines, the map as presented was a good attempt to avoid retrogression. In addition, met all other criteria established by the City Council in the criteria ordinance. Masood Malik provided the Committee with a breakdown. Ed Matuszak informed the group the targeted number per district is 5,313. A perfect target would be 266+ or 266-. Sidney Grant noted we would be able to obtain this target by fine-tuning the numbers to meet the +/-5%. The Committee discussed making the following changes to the next proposed map: Take in more of District 1 and add to District 4. The line would be drawn to out lot line on H Street. Pick up more in District 3 on Rocky Hollow. Bring the new map with numbers +/-5% as discussed. At that time the Committee can analyze against district breakdowns. The Committee noted the lines were drawn in accordance with the guidelines the Committee was required to follow. In addition, lines were moved to keep people with common interests in the same district, and to keep the incumbent in their district. Sidney Grant requested each district to state their opinion of map #R-005. Each member was pleased with the map. It was noted they would like to see Creekmont Subdivision be completely in District 3.