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Executive Session and Regular City Council- 4/7/03 Page 21 and advised that he would not limit his comments and presentation to a specific time frame. Mayor Kysylyczyn expressed disappointment that portions of the community had apparently made a decision without having the facts before them and without the advantage of a decision- making process. Mayor Kysylyczyn initiated his presentation from the podium with an editorial from the April 6, 2003 issue of the Star/Tribune, which was entitled, "Shorter, not Longer" and spoke to public opinion. Councilmember Klausing left the Council Chambers at 9:58 p.m.; and when Mayor Kysylyczyn stopped his presentation to await his return, Councilmember Klausing suggested a brief recess; which was not recognized by Mayor Kysylyczyn. Mayor Kysylyczyn awaited Councilmember Klausing's return at 10:02 p.m. before again beginning his presentation. Mayor then read several humorous and memorable quotes about government decision-making as examples of past personal politics and personal vendettas, emphasizing his desire to proceed with facts; and listed several questions regarding the rationale in decision-making regarding the primary election discussion to-date. Mayor Kysylyczyn stated his desire for a public policy position; and provided background information on the City's implementation of a municipal Primary in the early 1970' s and questioned whether conditions still exist requiring Primary elections in Roseville; and proceeded to present statistical and demographic information on Primary and General elections in Roseville from 1971 - 2001. Mayor Kysylyczyn further provided a time line of informational and discussion meetings held to-date on Primary election issue, opining that only fifty percent (50%) of the process had been completed; again emphasizing his desire for factual information versus