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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 13 Councilmember Stigney stated he had talked with the City Administrator today who clarified the questions he had. He stated it is unfortunate to have to make this kind of payout but that was corrected in the contract. Councilmember Stigney commented on the importance to assure the language in contracts and noted this issue has been corrected going forward. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 6822 A Resolution Approving the use of -the Automark Ballot Marking Device for Mounds View Municipal Elections. Assistant to the City Administrator Crane explained that Congress enacted the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) in 2002 to ensure that the voting method utilized in every polling place includes. a ballot marking device that is accessible for individuals with disabilities. This provides them the ability to vote privately and independently. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has adopted the local equipment plan to acquire and operate a ballot marking device that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Assistant to the City Administrator Crane reported that Ramsey County recently received a grant in the amount of $1,256,572 to acquire and operate such a ballot marking device. The City of Mounds View will be receiving five such marking devices from Ramsey County. One for each Precinct and one for absentee voting. Staff has done the initial testing of the equipment, and all five machines passed. Assistant to the City Administrator Crane explained that the Minnesota i Secretary of State's Office has certified the Automark ballot marking device be used for the State. In addition, the Ramsey County Auditor has also authorized the Automark ballot device in all elections in Ramsey County. Assistant to the City Administrator Crane advised that the operation and maintenance of the Automark ballot marking device will be conducted in the same manner as the voting systems in the joint powers agreement between the City and Ramsey County dated Apri124, 2001. The City is required to pass a resolution authorizing the use of this equipment. This resolution will then be forwarded to the Ramsey County Auditor for their record. Assistant to the City Administrator Crane stated staff recommends approval of Resolution 6822. It is the intention of Staff, to display this equipment and have information about this equipment at least 60 days prior to the State Primary. Public demonstrations will also happen at least six weeks prior to the State Primary, which will be on September 12, 2006. Mayor Marty stated his support for this plan, noting it will allow everyone to vote in private. MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/STIGNEY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6822, A Resolution Approving the use of the Automark Ballot Marking Device for Mounds View Municipal Elections. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.