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Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that multiple software systems are used and <br />provided additional explanation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked the rejection rate. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher replied that there were 87 rejected ballots. She explained <br />that in most situations a rejected ballot came through the mail and was missing a signature. She <br />stated that Anoka County reached out to those individuals and provided them the opportunity to <br />correct their ballot or come in on election day to cast their vote. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked what would happen if the rejected ballot was received on election <br />day and asked if those rejected ballots were corrected and counted. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher was unsure if all voters chose to correct their ballots but <br />noted that Anoka County reached out to each rejected ballot caster and those voters would have <br />still had the opportunity to vote. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that the results from one precinct came in later than the <br />others and asked for an update. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher reported that precinct was at City Hall and noted that site <br />was very busy and the modem was connected later for that site. She stated that the results may <br />have been late for Ramsey standards but were still provided before others in the County. She <br />explained how the results are uploaded to Anoka County. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if the process tonight simply acknowledges the results accepted <br />by Anoka County and asked for details on the process. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher read a section from the City Clerk manual related to <br />canvassing of results and explained the purpose of the Canvassing Board. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she is not disagreeing with the results but commented that <br />they are being asked to sign something that they have not been able to review in detail. She asked <br />if there would be a way for the Council to review the numbers as they come into Ramsey. <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher commented that would not be possible unless <br />Councilmembers sit behind her desk with her. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that the City Clerk is presenting the results as a true total of the <br />votes for each candidate and does not preclude any court actions. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley commented that they are acknowledging the results. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to accept and declare <br />the results of the 2020 General Election. <br /> <br />Canvas Board / November 12, 2020 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />