A civics quiz question: What is Minnesota's third largest level of government? You pass if you answered the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities. The 16 member Met Council's budget, $291 million this year, is third in size behind Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota. Next question: name the Metropolitan Council member who represents you? Name not on the tip of your tongue? Proponents of electing rather than appointing council members say that would change if a bill before lawmakers is approved this session. But others say an elected council means another layer of campaign fundraising and advertising. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson has more.