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Executive Session and regular City Council — 4/7/03 <br />DRAFT Minutes — Page 23 <br />informed decision after all the facts had been presented. <br />Councilmember Kough responded to the presentation by <br />opining that no new information had been presented <br />relevant to his decision- making process; and he was <br />basing his decision, as his duty and obligation, on the <br />evident preference of public opinion. <br />Mayor Kysylyczyn opined that, with all due respect, there <br />were a number of people expressing their opinion <br />associated with personal politics, but did not necessarily <br />represent the majority. <br />Mayor Kysylyczyn responded to Ms. Sobola's comments <br />by questioning their relevance to the discussion. <br />Councilmember Schroeder commented on his interestin <br />the Primary election topic; expressed disappointment in <br />unwillingness of the public to research and have accurate <br />information prior to making a decision, rather than basing <br />decisions on opinions and emotions; and opined that, if it <br />should become necessary, for budget reductions,, to <br />eliminate the Primary election or layoff staff, he would <br />support elimination of the Primary election. <br />Councilmember Schroeder expressed an interest in <br />continuing discussions and having more information <br />provided. <br />Councilmember Klausing stated that he was ready to vote, <br />and asked Mayor Kysylyczyn to call the question. <br />