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Regular City Council Meeting - 03/29/04 Minutes - Page 13 Mayor Klausing challenged involvement by representatives of the Boy Scouts in the audience at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan, Kough, Maschka, Schroeder and Klausing. Nays: None. 5. Update on the Ad-Hoc Litter Committee Plans Communications Specialist Carolyn Curti and Ad Hoc Litter Control Committee Coordinator Patty Hoag reviewed the activities of the 11 volunteers serving on the Committee and their promotion of and plans for beautification and clean up of the community during the month of April. Ms. Hoag noted that involvement was being encouraged from businesses, churches, Roseville area schools and colleges, service organizations, employees, and residents in the clean up efforts. Ms. Hoag identified specific dates that would focus on specific areas of clean up; reviewed several projects; and reviewed how residents and businesses could become involved. Ms. Hoag noted that Ramsey County and MnDOT had agreed to provide as many trash bags as the City needs for the effort; and the committee had purchased 50 reflective vests and 20 litter grabbers for use by volunteers. Ms. Hoag outlined the focus dates; the process for volunteers to come to City Hall for their location assignment, instructions, equipment and a safety review; then returning to City Hall for refreshments and returning supplies. Ms. Hoag noted the bags would be left along the roadside for pick up by City, County or State crews; and further noted that several financial contributions from business and/or civic organizations were pending and would be brought forward for Council acceptance upon receipt. Ms. Curti provided a sign up sheet for City Councilmembers, along with a designated trash bag for each. Mayor Klausing sought clarification on the age of younger volunteers; with staff responding that only those 12 years of age and older would be allowed for roadway right-of-way pick up; Update on the Ad-Hoc Litter Committee Plans