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City Council Study Session — Ol/12/04 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 15 <br />legislation, outlining four concerns of staff that were related <br />to voter education, cost, accuracy, ballot printing, and the <br />timing in pursuing the legislation in conjunction with the <br />Special Election to fill the Council vacancy. <br />Councilmember Maschka spoke in favor of a Resolution of <br />support to pursue the special election that would be used <br />only in special elections, but providing an option to pursue. <br />Ann Berry, League of Women Voters (LWV) <br />Ms. Berry noted that the League of Women Voters study of <br />Instant Runoff Voting was part of a larger state study on a <br />variety of voting issues and options; and that the scope of <br />the study had been expanded to include other systems. Ms. <br />Berry anticipated the results of the state study within a few <br />months; and encouraged those interested to participate in the <br />public meetings for additional information. <br />Mayor Klausing sought clarification as to the LWV's <br />position, with Ms. Berry confirming that the LWV had not <br />taken a position at this time, pending completion of the <br />statewide study and further discussion. <br />Bruce Kennedy,1416 Skillman Avenue W <br />Mr. Kennedy noted that his affiliated organization, "Fair <br />Vote Minnesota" was looking to bring alternative voting <br />methods to the State of Minnesota and the City of Roseville. <br />Mr. Kennedy briefly reviewed the Instant Runoff process. <br />Mayor Klausing noted his intrigue with the process; <br />reiterated his disappointment that a Primary would not be <br />held in conjunction with the Special Election this spring; <br />and expressed his main concern in educating the public if <br />this election process were used in the Special Election. <br />Mr. Kennedy expressed his desire to inform and educate the <br />public regarding the process, to ensure their comfort level. <br />Further discussion included the need for hand counting of <br />ballots due to the incompatibility of software in current <br />
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