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City Council Study Session Minutes- 01/12/04 Page 15 the legislation currently had their own departments, and were broke, putting their legislation in a completely different scenario. full- time proposed c. Runoff Election System Elections Coordinator Carolyn Curti provided brief information on the proposed Instant Runoff Voting legislation, outlining four concerns of staff that were related to voter education, cost, accuracy, ballot printing, and the timing in pursuing the legislation in conjunction with the Special Election to fill the Council vacancy. Councilmember Maschka spoke in favor of a Resolution of support to pursue the special election that would be used only in special elections, but providing an option to pursue. Ann Berry, League of Women Voters (L WV) Ms. Berry noted that the League of Women Voters study of Instant Runoff Voting was part of a larger state study on a variety of voting issues and options; and that the scope of the study had been expanded to include other systems. Ms. Berry anticipated the results of the state study within a few months; and encouraged those interested to participate in the public meetings for additional information. Mayor Klausing sought clarification as to the LWV's position, with Ms. Berry confirming that the L WV had not taken a position at this time, pending completion of the statewide study and further discussion. Bruce Kennedy, 1416 Skillman Avenue W Mr. Kennedy noted that his affiliated organization, "Pair Vote Minnesota" was looking to bring alternative voting methods to the State of Minnesota and the City of Roseville. Mr. Kennedy briefly reviewed the Instant Runoff process. Mayor Klausing noted his intrigue with the process; reiterated his disappointment that a Primary would not be held in conjunction with the Special Election this spring; and expressed his main concern in educating the public if Resolution 10184 Runoff Election System