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Regular City Council Minutes -11/17/03 Page 17 upcoming election, be appointed to serve until the Special Election was held. Ms. Yates was unsure of her concern related to holding a Primary prior to the Special Election, citing various advantages and disadvantages. Ms. Yates concluded her comments by encouraging the City Council find a solution for good public policy in order to foster integrity, given the deeply-divided electorate and provide, and provide a way for the community to unite. Dick Lambert, 800 Brenner Mr. Lambert acknowledged his particIpation on the Roseville Concerned Citizens for a Fair and Open Government, but noted he was speaking as a citizen, and not on behalf of the organization. Mr. Lambert noted the minimal cost per citizen of holding an election; an opined that the community was hurting and needed to heal. Mr. Lambert further opined that any appointee would carry a tainted perception by a portion of the community, and encouraged that the Council pursue a Special Election, with a Primary, to diminish any negativity and provide a candidate to fill the vacancy that represents the majority of the community, without misconcepti on. Wade Russell, 2994 Old Highway 8 Mr. Russell expressed his confusion related to comments provided by the public during the previous Primary Election discussion, and the current Special Election discussion, as well as lack of clarity in state statute. Mr. Russell concluded by opining his strong support of holding a Special Election. Daniel Stuart, 1091 West Grandview Avenue Mr. Stuart noted that he had e-mailed his comments, but had additional comment to make at tonight's meeting. Mr. Stuart opined that each Councilmember was currently holding seats that they had been elected to by the voters of Roseville; and even though there was now essentially a "promotion from within," it did not devalue the Council seat under discussion or the upcoming vacancy of that