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City Council Study Session Minutes- 01/12/04 Page 17 alternative voting methods for the future, but spoke against using the process for the Special Election; opining the slim probability of getting the bill passed and signed, given it's low priority on the legislative agenda. Mr. Kysylyczyn reiterated his support of the process for future Special Elections in Roseville, reviewing his previous statistical research on the ineffectiveness of Primary Elections; and encouraged the City Council to modify the resolution for future implementation, not current use. Bruce Kennedy, 1416 Skillman Avenue W Mr. Kennedy opined his optimism in seeing the legislation passed; noting that the bill had already been introduced in the House; and the co-author of the bill had asked the City for their support via the resolution to fast-track the bill. Mr. Kennedy noted that there would be no effort on the part of the Councilor staff beyond adopting the resolution, with Mr. Kennedy committing to personally visit with as many legislators as possible to gain their support. Maschka moved, Klausing seconded adoption of Resolution No. 10184 "A Resolution Supporting Alternative Voting Methods in Local Elections" Council member Kough spoke in support of the resolution. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion, anticipating additional information for the public through the legislative hearing process. Mr. Kennedy advised that he would attempt to keep the Council and staff informed of the meetings related to this special legislation for public information. Mayor Klausing noted that tonight's action was supporting a resolution making the process available; and that use of Instant Runoff Voting for the upcoming Special Election was a different discussion for the future, pending the outcome of the legislation.