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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 24, 2012 Page 7 ment as much as they were working with the St. Paul Police Department; however, he noted that his department was reaching out to the Somali community. As an ex- ample, Sheriff Bostrom noted the involvement and outreach of former St. Paul As- sistant Chief Dennis Jensen, who had been a key leader in resolving the "traveler cases" for the Somali group, whose efforts were recognized by the Department of Justice. Sheriff Bostrom noted that the department was also involved with the tat- too removal program in St. Paul to assist young people wishing to get out of gangs, and included teaching them life skills and educational opportunities. Councilmember McGehee noted Chief Mathwig's involvement in the Karen com- munity through the volleyball programs; and encouraged the Sheriff's Department to get involved in those efforts. In response, Sheriff Bostrom recognized Chief Mathwig's success to-date in Rose- ville, and not wishing to interfere with that success, advised that his department was available to support his efforts in whatever ways Chief Mathwig requested that in- volvement. City Manager Malinen thanked Sheriff Bostrom for his willingness to work with suburban police departments, particularly on the investigative units. City Manager Malinen also recognized the Sheriff's efforts and support in putting together the Fallen Officer's Memorial in Maplewood, with the ceremony scheduled to be held in Roseville in 2013. Sheriff Bostrom noted that often families of fallen officers felt forgotten, and it was his intent that they be aware that their loved one's legacy would continue and to emphasize the difference those officers had made in their communities. Sheriff Bostrom noted that law enforcement had suffered many losses, including Roseville, and that the efforts to honor those heroes had support throughout the law enforce- ment community. Sheriff Bostrom noted that it was the intent that the memorial recognition move from community to community as well as his agency; and ex- pressed his appreciation for Roseville's participation for this annual recognition on May 15 during Law Enforcement Week. Sheriff Bostrom noted that attendance at the event proved to be a rewarding experience for the family members and all at- tending. Mayor Roe thanked Sheriff Bostrom again for his presentation and attendance. 11. Public Hearings a. Public Hearing to Confirm Assessments for City Project P-ST-SW-11-02: Dale Street Reconstruction between County Road C and South Owasso Boulevard Mayor Roe recognized City Engineer Debra Bloom who provided a description of the project, project financing and a discussion of typical assessments for benefiting properties, as detailed in the RCA dated September 24, 2012.