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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, Apri128, 2008 Page 7 candidates, and ability of the public to provide their input, was open. Council- member Roe spoke in opposition to appointing someone to the vacant seat who intended to run for election to avoid providing extra publicity and/or advantages to their campaign. Councilmember Ihlan opined that the "kingmaker idea," indicating that whomever was appointed would determine who won the fall election, was inaccurate and further opined that incumbency didn't guarantee a win, and while it may be an advantage, was an unknown. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that an ap- pointed candidate may be voting on important issues and making a deciding vote, while not having been democratically elected. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that she was concerned that appointees maybe asked to promise not to run for election, since that was their political right to do so. Councilmember Pust opined that the implication of not being accountable to vot- ers would also be applicable if someone only ran for office once, and didn't seek re-election. Councilmember Pust further opined that they were still accountable to the citizens of Roseville; and that there were lots of ways to be accountable without standing for election. Mayor Klausing thanked Councilmembers for the good discussion; and requested that staff include future agenda discussion on revising City Ordinance related to special elections. 12. a. Consider Adoption of a Resolution regarding the Request by Red Dog hold- ings LLC d/b/a Cash N Pawn for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Pawn Shop at 2181- 2195 Snelling Avenue (PF08-014) Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon briefly reviewed the request, and noted City Code Chapter 311 regulating pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers, and reviewed recommended conditions of approval. Mr. Trudgeon noted that inclusion in the staff report of over thirty-five communi- cations and/or a-mails received by staff in opposition to, or expressing concerns, with the proposed pawnshop. An additional written note of opposition was re- ceived earlier today from Noreen Sarg, 1640 W Highway 36 and was presented as a Bench Handout. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the applicant had mailed a letter, dated April 21, 2008, to residents in the immediate area, in an effort to address concerns of residents about a pawnshop and to address misconceptions about the type of business. Mr. Trudgeon advised that, consistent with public record and staff policy, a list of area residents within a stipulated area, had been provided by staff to the applicant, at their request. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the communication had been created and distributed by the applicant, without review by staff beforehand, and thus any concerns of the letter's content needed to be addressed directly to the applicant.