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City Council Study Session — O1/12/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 16 voting equipment; Councilmember Schroeder expressed his concern about educating the voters at the polls and implementing a new system that may discourage tentative voters; but saw future cost savings in eliminating Primary Elections. Mr. Kennedy committed his time and that of his organization to diligently assist in educating the public regarding this process, providing sample ballots prior to the Special Election, and citing his experience as an election judge in explaining the process to prospective voters. Mr. Kennedy assured Councilmembers of his confidence in Roseville voters to adapting to the process. Mr. Kennedy sought Council support of the draft resolution provided as a bench handout at tonight's meeting. Mayor Klausing sought clarification from Mr. Kennedy on the revisions to the bench handout and the draft resolution included in the Council agenda packet. Mr. Kennedy responded that the only revisions were in identifying the House File number and authors of the bill. Mayor Klausing summarized the requested resolution and Council action, seeking additional public comment. Joe Machyowsky, 2690 Oxford Street N Mr. Machyowsky opined that it was time for the City to move forward; encouraged that the election not become confused with additional legalize; and requested simplicity of the issue. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 Victoria Street N Mr. Kysylyczyn spoke in support of Mr. Kennedy's idea for alternative voting methods for the future, but spoke against using the process for the Special Election; opining the slim probability of getting the bill passed and signed, given it's low priority on the legislative agenda. Mr. Kysylyczyn reiterated his support of the process for future Special Elections in Roseville, reviewing his previous