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� , , 1��?��T,�F�T� F�}� �'��T(=il. ��'TIC��f Date: March 15,2004 Item:12. Department ApprovaL• Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Item Description: Instant Runoff Voting Background: In January the City Council passed a resolution stating that the City is "giving serious consideration to the benefits of using Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) in this Special Election." The resolution requested that the Legislature pass HF 1719 which would give the City permission to use IRV in the Apri120,2004 Special Election. The bill, as amended to limit the IlZV only to the City of Roseville Apri120 Special Election, passed the Senate and is scheduled to be heard in the House on March 15. Governor Pawlenty has indicated he would sign the bill if it passes both Houses. If the House passes the bill on the afternoon of March 15 and if the City Council wants to use IRV for the Apri120 election, the Council must adopt the attached ordinance at the Monday meeting. Ballots are scheduled to be printed on March 16 so that they are available for absentee voting which begins March 19. If the Council adopts the ordinance, City staff will train election judges on IRV. Ramsey County will provide technical support to count the ballots on election night, if needed. Since IRV is a new way of voting, residents will likely have questions. Roseville resident and ZRV supporter Bruce Kennedy has offered to conduct IRV demonstrations for groups throughout Roseville. Staff will work with Mr. Kennedy to get information on Cable Channel 16 and on the City's webpage telling residents about the change in voting. Council Action Requested: If the Minnesota House passes the appropriate legislation and Governor Pawlenty signs it, hold the first reading, waive the second reading, and enact the proposed ordinance to allow the City of Roseville to use the Instant Runoff Voting method during the Apri120,2004 special election.