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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 09,2012 Page 2 inally involved in the 2002 NE Diagonal study; and sponsored by Ramsey County Com- missioner Jan Parker. Mayor Roe advised that the purpose of the meeting was to update participants in current transportation initiatives in the region, with all cities expressing their interest in continuing to pursue those efforts. Mayor Roe advised that, action steps outside that meeting had included research of the western terminus of the corridor to Minneapolis to make that connection, as well as reviewing remaining,but limited number of business users of the Burlington Northern Rail line, to determine if continued retention of that right-of-way was indicated. Mayor Roe advised that a follow-up meeting, con- vened again by Commissioner Parker, was anticipated and updates provided as applica- ble. 5. Recognitions,Donations, Communications a. Recognize Outgoing Commissioners Mayor Roe presented plaques of appreciation to outgoing advisory board com- missioners and publicly recognized them for their service to the community. Those Commissioners recognized, but unable to attend tonight's meeting, includ- ed David Horsager (Ethics Commission); Glenn Cook (Planning Commission); Jim Campbell (Police Civil Service Commission); and Deborah Battisto (Human Rights Commission). Mayor Roe personally recognized Ms. Gale Pedersen (Parks and Recreation Commission. Ms. Pedersen personally thanked Parks and Recreation Department Director Lon- nie Brokke and his staff, as well as former and current Councilmembers, for mak- ing her 16-20 years of service so enjoyable. Ms. Petersen noted the number of new people now serving on the Commission; and encouraged others to serve as well. Ms. Pedersen advised that she was happy with the work of the Commission during her various tenures; and as the current Chair of the Ramsey County Parks Commission promised to continue serving the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission as a liaison between those two bodies. Mayor Roe personally recognized Joe Wozniak(Planning Commission). Mr. Wozniak thanked past and current Councilmembers for appointing him to serve on the Commission. While being a lot of fun, Mr. Wozniak noted that it was also a lot of work, and he was proud of the accomplishments of the Commis- sion during his tenure, and praised fellow commissioners and their knowledge. Mr. Wozniak noted the passion of Roseville residents regarding land use issues; and recognized the ongoing interest of commissioners in listening to residents. Mr. Wozniak noted that he had learned a lot about the City during his tenure; and thanked City staff for their research and preparation on behalf of commissioners