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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 23,2012 Page 3 4. Council Communications, Reports, Announcements and Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority (HRA) Report Mayor Roe announced Roseville's semi-annual clean-up day scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2012; with material drop off at the Central Park entrance off Dale Street from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. City Manager Malinen, assisted by Recycling Coordinator Tim Pratt, the recently-held Earth Day event held at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) continuing as a "zero waste" event for the firth year. Mr. Pratt noted that this year held the lowest waste generated for any event serving food, with only 5.5% of the materials being waste, or 2 lbs., 14 oz. collected from trash, with several hundred people attending. Mayor Roe noted that Councilmember Johnson had left the meeting briefly due to health issues;but anticipated returning shortly. 5. Recognitions, Donations, Communications a. Proclaim May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Mayor Roe read a proclamation recognizing the accomplishments and contribu- tions of Asian Pacific Americans, and celebrating the inclusion of all people in building a better future for the citizens of Roseville, MN. Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, proclaiming May as Asian Pacific Ameri- can Heritage Month in the City of Roseville. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee; Willmus; Pust; and Roe. Nays: None. b. Proclaim Police Week and May 15, 2012 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day Mayor Roe read a proclamation declaring the week of May 13 to 19, 2012, as National Police Week in the City of Roseville; commemorating law enforce- ment officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for pre- serving the rights and security of all citizens. The Proclamation further declared May 15, 2012 as Peace officers' Memorial Day in honor of law enforcement of- ficers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community, or have become disabled in the performance of du- ty, and recognizing and paying respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes. Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, proclaiming Police Week, and May 15, 2012, as Peace Officer's Memorial Day in the City of Roseville.