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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 23,2012 Page 2 Mayor Roe noted incorrect information on tonight's meeting agenda on upcoming public meetings, advising that the February 1, 2012 Planning Commission was still scheduled and not cancelled as indicated on that schedule. 5. Recognitions,Donations,Communications a. Proclaim February Black History Month Mayor Roe read the proclamation declaring February of 2012 as Black History Month in Roseville and inviting all members of the Roseville community to re- new their commitment to ensuring racial equality,understanding and justice. Johnson moved, Willmus seconded, proclaiming February, 2012 as Black History Month in the City of Roseville; as amended with a correction of the year from 2011 to 2012. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Willmus; Johnson; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: None. b. Accept Granite Foundation Donation Police Chief Rick Mathwig introduced and recognized the Tim and Diane Mad- den family, a local family foundation entitled the "Granite Foundation," for their assistance in purchasing equipment for the Police Department as detailed in the Request for Council Action (RCA) dated January 23, 2012. Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, acceptance of a $6,000 donation from The Granite Foundation to the Roseville Police Department for equipment to be used by the Investigations and Patrol Divisions. On behalf of the City Council and community, Councilmember Johnson thanked the Madden Family and the Granite Foundation for their generosity. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Willmus; Johnson; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: None. c. Accept Donation to Police Department from Hugh and Julie Thibodeau Chief Mathwig introduced Hugh and Julie Thibodeau, long-time friends of the City and Roseville Police Department, and recognized their gracious support in the past as well as currently through their donation to replace one of the City's K- 9 units that will be retired due to health issues. Pust moved, Johnson seconded, acceptance of a donation from the Thibodeau family in the amount of$10,000 to be used by Roseville Police Department; and recognition of the Thibodeau continued and generous support to the City's Police Department.