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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 14, 2008 Page 9 Ayes: Roe; Pust; Nays: Ihlan. Motion carried. Roll Call Willmus; and Klausing. 9. General Ordinances for Adoption 10. Presentations a. Presentation of the Police Unity Tour Police Chief Carol Sletner introduced Detective Marc Schultz, formerly Roseville School Liaison Officer for several years, and now back serving in investigations for the department. Roseville Police Detective Marc Schultz presented information on the non-profit bike riding tour organization committed to spreading awareness and raising money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Police Unity Tour), through arrival from various locations around the country to the memorial in Washington, D.C. Detective Schultz advised that the purpose of the unity tour and NLEOM is to spread awareness about the NLEOM, to raise monetary support for NLEOM and the museum, and to honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Detective Schultz advised that more information, along with options for making donations, was available at www.policeunitytour.org; with officers participating in the Presidential Ceremony and candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C. during Police Week, annually the second week of May. b. Public Comment regarding a Special Election Ordinance Councilmember Roe, at the request of Mayor Klausing, provided a brief overview of the proposed ordinance, and rationale for bringing it forward following the re- cent City Council vacancy due to the unfortunate passing of Councilmember Kough; and intent to fill Council vacancies in the most democratic process avail- able through broadening when and how a special election would be held. Public Comment Roger Toogood, 601 Terrace Court Mr. Toogood expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roe for putting the ordi- nance together for the public's response and reaction, noting the complexity and variety of various issues to be considered. Mr. Toogood discussed state law pro- visions and perspectives; filing period; and the need for continuity of elections happening in the fall and longer days for sign visibility and campaigning.