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Department Approval <br />k" <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 1/24/11 <br />I <br />-ti V o. �l- Item 5. <br />Item Description: Recognize Roseville Resident Ms. Betty Wolfangle as Ramsey County's <br />Outstanding Senior Citizen Volunteer in 2010 <br />11 BACKGROUND <br />2 In 2010, Roseville resident and long time City of Roseville Volunteer Ms. �Betty Wolfangle was <br />3 recognized key, the State of nnesota and Governor Tim Pawlenty and received a Certificate of <br />4, Commendation as Ramsey County's Outstanding Senior Citizen Volunteer in 2010. <br />6 uch of Ms. Wolfangle's volunteer work has been with the City of Roseville so it is appropriate <br />"7 that the City recognize this achievement. <br />Ms. Wolf angle's work with the City of Roseville extends to various organizations where she has <br />played a key task and leadership role. Following are just a few examples of her numerous <br />volunteer accomplishments that led to her commendation: <br />Roseville Historical Society <br />• Initiated Roseville Historical Society following the creation of Roseville Heritage <br />Trail <br />• Hosted Bicentennial Celebrations in 1976 and 198,7 <br />• Re-dedicated Bicentennial onument in 2010 <br />• anaged community meetings <br />• Extensive time commitment over 15 years time (approximately 150 hours/year) <br />• The Historical Society has established an impressive gallery of Roseville <br />memorabilia and time line of community development and activity thanks to the <br />efforts of Ms. Wolfangle. <br />2. Roseville Central Park Auxiliary ~ Friends of Roseville Parks (FOR Parks) <br />• Responsible for the "blooming boulevards"' in Roseville Central Park. <br />• Approximately 2-5 hours/month for 40 years <br />• Show of community pride, support to parks and recreation department, <br />encouraging community involvement /engagement <br />Page I of 3 <br />