more than adequate. They also wanted us to use paper ballots, but we decided to use the punch cards as voters in our community are accustomed to them. The ballot counting machine is easy to use, promotes fairness, and makes it less likely that counting errors will occur. Things that the city could improve for the next election the staff could host a "Meet the Candidates Night," reduce the number of election judges to three (3), reduce other unnecessary election costs, and continue to aid in greater public awareness of the election to increase potential voter turnout. Other city activities carried on as normal. James Elmer was given a vote of thanks and confidence by the joint resolution of Mayor Butler and the City Council for his services in designing and preparing the city's official seal. A snow removal ordinance was passed to prepare for the upcoming winter snow season, and the city began to set up the city's youth city council. 2 336