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Mayor Johnson stated the City was fortunate that Massopust was willing to step in and help this fall. However, <br />she explained the City may have to consider hiring another clerical person to assist with future elections. <br />Councilmember Burg thanked staff for working so diligently to keep up with the State and Federal election <br />requirements as they change on a yearly basis. <br />Mayor Johnson asked how many election judges assisted the City with the primary election. Spangrud <br />estimated the City around 100 people serving as judges during the primary election. <br />Councilmember Johnson asked how the ballot questioned was worded. Spangrud explained State Statutes <br />were very specific as to what voters were or were not able to vote on. She reported the ballot question was <br />crafted by attorneys and comply with State Statutes. Lotter advised the language was unsettlingly and <br />deliberately vague. He indicated the public would have to be educated prior to going to the polls in order to <br />understand the ballot question. <br />Councilmember Allen inquired what would best way for the Council to educate the public on the ballot <br />question. Lotter stated the Council could coordinate with residents in order to get out the message. He reported <br />an article could be written for the next City newsletter. He provided further comment on the facts that could be <br />included in this article and what it would mean if the Ordinance was or was not repealed. He stated the safest <br />way to approach this issue was a grassroots method with Councilmembers going door to door. <br />Councilmember Burg indicated this would be a very confusing issue for the public. <br />Councilmember Allen thanked staff for working on this issue so professionally. <br />Mayor Johnson agreed Lotter and City staff was working diligently on behalf of the entire community. She <br />stated she looked forward to getting out and educating the public on the ballot question. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen requested an update on Hanson Park. Lotter provided the Council with an update on <br />Hanson Park and reported staff would be drafting a letter that would be sent to the entire community regarding <br />the progress being made at this park. <br />Worksession adjourned at 6:28 pm <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Terri Spangrud <br />City Clerk <br />