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Regular City Council Meeting — 03/08/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 3 on the measure on Monday, March 15, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Kennedy recommended that citizens become involved in supporting the legislation, and encouraged them to contact him at 651-633-3713 for carpooling and other accommodations to attend the vote and show their support. Councilmember Schroeder reiterated his past concerns on the need to educate Roseville citizens on this system, in anticipation of the legislation passing; and expressed concern that potential voters not be so intimidated as to not show up at the polls. Mr. Kennedy noted that his time, of late, had been exclusively spent on getting the legislation heard and passed. Mr. Kennedy shared some of his thoughts on education, suggesting a direct mailing to past registered voters and noting the volunteer pool a�ailable from the Fair Vote Minnesota who have been advocating for this choice. Mr. Kennedy further suggested educational sessions be held at the public library and elderly housing units, in addition to advertising in various media sources. Mr. Kennedy opined that the educational options should be discussed, debated and acted upon prior to the Council's adoption of an ordinance related to instant runoff elections. City Manager Beets responded that the March 15, 2004 Council Study Session would be the last meeting scheduled prior to the Special Election, and a draft ordinance would be available in anticipation of the legislation being passed earlier that day. Mr. Beets noted that staff would be acting at the direction of the City Attorney to ensure that the enactment, publication and process was followed appropriately. Councilmember Kough noted that he would be unavailable to attend the March 15, 2004 meeting; and questioned City Attorney Anderson on whether a super maj ority was required to pass the ordinance. City Attorney Anderson noted that a simple majority was all that would be required to enact the ordinance.