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3. J COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 1993 assessments have already been filed with Anoka County, title companies sometimes remit an incorrect amount to prepare a particular assessment. The overpayment is returned to the title company. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the disbursements for December 13, 1993 as submitted. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the disbursements for November 30, 1993 as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Introduction of Election Recount Policy - Mrs. Anderson explained that on November 22, 1993, the City Council acting as the Election Canvassing Board received the report of the November election recount and approved that report. At that time the Clerk -Treasurer was asked to write a formal policy that would cover all aspects of an election recount, such as persons required to attend the recount and what expenses would be billed to the person requesting a recount. A draft of an Election Recount Policy was presented to the City Council. Mrs. Anderson asked that the City Council review the policy and let her know if there are any questions or suggestions for changes to the draft policy. The draft Policy will be returned to the City Council for approval. Council Member Kuether said she did not see a need for this policy. Mrs. Anderson explained that she was requested to prepare the policy so that when a request for a recount is received, an estimate of the cost can easily be prepared. She explained that if many questions and/or concerns arise tonight, the matter will be placed on a future Council work session agenda. Council Member Kuether asked how many times has there bee a recount in this City. Mrs. Anderson said that this is the first time in 18 years and probably the only time since Lino Lakes became a city. Mayor Reinert explained that Mrs. Anderson prepared a system for the recount that worked well. The system also verified the accuracy of the Accu -Vote equipment. He felt if there is a system that works well, it should become standard policy. Council Member Elliott felt that the policy would be a good legacy for future City Clerks. Mrs. Anderson explained that the policy would be a benefit for her. When the request was received PAGE 16 1 1 1