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Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to accept and <br /> declare the results of the August 13, 2024 Primary Election. <br /> Further discussion: <br /> Councilmember Howell concurred with Councilmember Musgrove that the city should receive <br /> guidance from the State. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove thanked staff for providing additional details as well as the results <br /> tapes. <br /> Councilmember Olson said he understands the process but feels like going through the motions as <br /> council is verifying something that they aren't laying eyes on. <br /> Councilmember Howell asked if there is a bigger time frame to complete the canvassing after the <br /> General Election. <br /> City Clerk Schmidt said the time frame to canvass the Primary is within 3 days of the election,the <br /> time frame to complete the canvass for the General is up to 10 days after the election. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked what happens is Council doesn't approve the results. <br /> City Administrator Hagen replied that our staff is given a set of rules and procedures to follow to <br /> run elections, and can only work with the information we are provided by the voter. <br /> Councilmembers are welcome to come to view the equipment testing and to view the closing of <br /> the polls, but at the end of the day, there are a lot of rules that election judges and staff have to <br /> follow. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked if all the rules and regulations were followed for this election. <br /> City Clerk Schmidt replied yes. <br /> Councilmember Howell commented that the issues some Councilmembers have is largely with the <br /> State and if staff can get more information and guidance prior to the November election that would <br /> be helpful. <br /> A roll call vote was performed: <br /> Councilmember Olson aye <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff aye <br /> Councilmember Specht aye <br /> Councilmember Musgrove aye <br /> Councilmember Howell aye <br /> Mayor Kuzma aye <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Canvassing Board/August 16, 2024 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />