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the newly formed District 3 and can address other ones randomly. She added that they have a good <br /> template for this with the Oak Grove resolution. <br /> Councilmember Howell agreed that it is always a great idea to randomly check work. She <br /> suggested doing a post-election review for two-thirds of Ramsey's precincts. She added that she <br /> likes the idea of this being a resolution as it will send the message to the County about what the <br /> cities like and hope that the County will get on board with this also. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked what doing the post-election reviews would mean to the City. He <br /> added that he suggested pushing the paper rosters forward; however, they are required to use the <br /> electronic ballots if the County is involved. <br /> City Clerk Schmidt explained that the County has the authority to do the post-election reviews and <br /> the City does not have the authority to take this from the County, the authority would have to be <br /> granted to them. She noted they can request this authority; however, it does not mean that the <br /> County has to grant it. She added that the County's standpoint seems to be that they would like to <br /> keep this in-house so this may not be an option for the City. She shared that the hand-counting of <br /> ballots does take time and human error does come into play. She noted that this can prolong things <br /> and make them harder from an administrative perspective. She said she would recommend waiting <br /> to hear from the County Board on their decision for post-election reviews. She explained that if <br /> this authority is granted to them, it would be a learning experience to all who are involved. <br /> Mayor Kuzma asked if the only authority the City has over post-election reviews is if it were a <br /> City special election. <br /> City Clerk Schmidt said the County would still have the authority over the special election. She <br /> noted that they could recount the votes; however, unless the threshold is low enough which would <br /> automatically trigger a recount. <br /> Councilmember Specht suggested they could put a resolution together like Oak Grove did to show <br /> the County what they would like to see done with elections. <br /> Councilmember Howell agreed with Councilmember Specht. She said that she has spoken with <br /> people from other cities who feel like this is something that residents want not only in Ramsey but <br /> these other cities as well. She stated this is the City's opportunity to take a stand and show the <br /> County what the residents want. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove noted that if the County does have to do one post-election review per <br /> Congressional District they would have to do one in Ramsey's District 3. She added that she is <br /> sure there are election judges who would volunteer to go help at the County level. She asked if the <br /> County pays for automatic recounts when the threshold is low enough. <br /> City Clerk Schmidt said if it is low enough that it requires a recount then the City pays for it if it <br /> is a City race, and the County pays for it if it is a County race. She explained that the candidates <br /> would only have to pay for a recount if it was above the threshold. <br /> City Council Work Session/May 14, 2024 <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br />