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City Council Study Session — Ol/12/04 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 17 <br />statistical research on the ineffectiveness of Primary <br />Elections; and encouraged the City Council to modify the <br />resolution for future implementation, not current use. <br />Bruce Kennedy,1416 Skillman Avenue W <br />Mr. Kennedy opined his optimism in seeing the legislation <br />passed; noting that the bill had already been introduced in <br />the House; and the co-author of the bill had asked the City <br />for their support via the resolution to fast-track the bill. Mr. <br />Kennedy noted that there would be no effort on the part of <br />the Council or staff beyond adopting the resolution, with <br />Mr. Kennedy committing to personally visit with as many <br />legislators as possible to gain their support. <br />Maschka moved, Klausing seconded adoption of Resolution <br />No. 10184 "A Resolution Supporting Alternative Voting <br />Methods in Local Elections" <br />Councilmember Kough spoke in support of the resolution. <br />Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion, anticipating <br />additional information for the public through the legislative <br />hearing process. <br />Mr. Kennedy advised that he would attempt to keep the <br />Council and staff informed of the meetings related to this <br />special legislation for public information. <br />Mayor Klausing noted that tonight's action was supporting a <br />resolution making the process available; and that use of <br />Instant Runoff Voting for the upcoming Special Election <br />was a different discussion for the future, pending the <br />outcome of the legislation. <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Schroeder, Maschka, Kough and Klausing. <br />Nays: None. <br />D. John Rose Minnesota OVAL Improvements John Rose <br />City Manager Neal Beets sought Council receptiveness and Minnesota OVAL <br />direction on whether staff should develop a more detailed Improvements <br />