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Regular City Council Minutes - 3/1 0/03 Page 11 driven charge to the Task Force. Councilmember Klausing opined that, under the circumstances, and given the public and written testimony given, there appeared to be no reason to reconsider the Primary election, and the Council could move on to more pressing business. Mayor Kysylyczyn asked Councilmember Klausing to clarify if he had already made up his mind. Councilmember Maschka opined that the written and verbal testimony provided, and the representative consensus of the Task Force had confirmed the voice of the citizens. Councilmember Maschka passionately opined that he was strongly opposed to eliminating the Primary election process. Councilmember Maschka stated that, it was his understanding that Councilmember Kough had previously expressed his opinion that he supported municipal Primary elections as well; even though Councilmember Kough was not available at tonight's meeting to voice that opinion. Mayor Kysylyczyn asked Councilmember Maschka if he was aware of the rationale for discussing this item. Councilmember Maschka responded that it was a moot point, that the people had spoken, and it was time to move on. Councilmember Schroeder expressed his disappointment in the process to-date and further disappointment in the apparent Council consensus without first hearing all the information to be considered and read a prepared statement with his original rationale for running for election, and his comments as he considered whether to vote to preserve or eliminate municipal Primary elections. Mayor Kysylyczyn recognized audience member Wade Russell again, who took issue with Councilmember Maschka's comments and his perception that elected officials needed to respect the decision-making process and each other at the bench, as well as residents. Mr.