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Regular City Council Minutes -11/17/03 Page 21 the Council to consensus on issues. Mayor Kysylyczyn reiterated his opined comments regarding the incumbency status achieved by appointees; the waste of time, staff and money to appoint an advisory commission to review the appointment/Special Election issue and alleged that it was a stalling tactic of Councilmember Klausing's to delay appointment until after he took office as Mayor. Mayor Kysylyczyn further opined from a recent October 25, 2003, newspaper article, as well as previous alleged quotes the political posturing of Councilmember Klausing and perceived inconsistencies. Councilmember Schroeder questioned the purpose of further discussion; noting his research and conversations with the City Attorney in June or July of 2003 related to a potential Council vacancies and how the process would work. Councilmember Schroeder noted his previous stance on Primary Municipal Elections, but recognized the public preference to express their voting rights and privileges; further noting that, building on that public philosophy, the public should be granted their right to vote at a Special Election to fill the Council vacancy. Councilnlember Schroeder opined his support of the process outlined and motion amending the ordinance as a good starting point. Councilmember Kough concurred with his original opinion regarding elimination of Primary Municipal Elections, but recognizing the public's desire and right to vote, noted that he supported the cost of democracy and the holding of a Special Election, and would support the motion on the table. Councilmember Klausing sought clarification from Councilmember Kough as to his support of a Primary prior to the Special Election. Councilmember Kough clarified that he was supportive of the Special Election, but saw no need for a Primary prior