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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 09, 2009 Page 8 Mr. Mansky addressed questions and comments of Councilmembers including; political impacts for this current legislation addressing only early voting, and not voting by mail; tracking for the voter with voting by mail and timing of such web- site programming at the Secretary of State level, or potentially at the Ramsey County level; potential rescheduling of MN primaries from September to June; and continued same day registration options. Further discussion included options for the portion of the population not Internet savvy, with considerable consideration given to serving all voters, and channeling staff time to deliver services to all voters, by streamlining efforts in available ar- eas; and clearer instructions to voters on their ballots for voting by mail; while al- lowing for actual interaction with ballot counters in early voting. Mr. Mansky addressed the requests of constituents in seeking more voting alterna- tives; potential location of voting kiosks in grocery stores and/or shopping cen- ters; and legislation currently being drafted by Senator Marty related to a pilot program for voting options. Additional discussion included timing of potential legislation; and minor language amendments in the City's proposed resolution to serve as a pilot to preserve the City's options. Mayor Klausing thanked Mr. Mansky for his attendance and information. Recess Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting at approximately 7:10 p.m. for interviews; and reconvened at approximately 8:57 p.m. in Regular Session. Advisory Commission Interviews Those interviewed were: Tim Johnson (Parks & Recreation /Planning Commissions); John Gis- selquist (Planning Commission); Keith Miller and, Gary Grefenberg (Planning /Human Rights Commissions); Peg Kennedy, Liz Jaeger, Barbara Yates and Howard Wagner (Human Rights Commission). 11. Public Hearings 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Update of Centennial Gardens Apartments Non-Compliance Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon reviewed staff's analysis of Centennial Gardens Apartments Non-Compliance, as detailed in the staff report dated March 9, 2009. Mr. Trudgeon referenced letters from the developer's attor- ney included in the packet. Staff s recommendation was that a letter of non-compliance be issued to the de- veloper, but that no penalty be levied, with the letter specifically stating that Cen-