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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 07,2013 Page 2 westbound traffic so there was is no crossing of opposing traffic. Mr. Petersen thanked the City Council for their time and consideration. Mayor Roe thanked Mr. Petersen for his comments; and expressed his relief that Mr. Petersen's sister was recovering. Mayor Roe advised that, while this intersec- tion was under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County and they would be in charge of signal timing, he assured Mr. Petersen that the City's Public Works Department would contact and coordinate with Ramsey County Public Works Department to address Mr. Petersen's concerns. Councilmember McGehee introduced Public Works Director Duane Schwartz in the audience and suggested that Mr. Petersen follow-up with him in resolving this issue. 4. Council Communications, Reports, Announcements and Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority(HRA) Report Mayor Roe announced a need for interested persons to buy burgers and chips at the White Bear Lake V.F.W. on Highways 61 and 96 on the second Monday of each month from 5:00— 8:00 p.m., with proceeds from the fundraiser going to support military fami- lies and sponsored by the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon group of Northern Ramsey County. Mayor Roe announced the next seven week session of Roseville University every other Thursday from 6+39-6:30 — 9:00 p.m., starting on February 28, 2013. Mayor Roe noted that this interactive process was provided a fun and informative behind-the-scenes look at local government. Mayor Roe advised that Roseville U was free, but since space was limited, residents were asked to sign up to keep class sizes reasonable; with sign up avail- able at City Hall or via the City's website. Councilmember Willmus recognized a recent newspaper article regarding the Roseville High School Boys Basketball Team, and the generosity of a couple toward the team over the holiday tournaments who bought the entire team's lunch in Alexandria, MN. Coun- cilmember Willmus noted the favorable impression the couple had received with the team's decorum and politeness; which served to show the great work of our local schools, coaches, and teachers; and thanked the team for being such good ambassadors for the school and the entire City of Roseville. Mayor Roe concurred. Mayor Roe recognized the City Police Department for recent recognition received from the Karen community for their work with and support of that immigrant community in Roseville. 5. Recognitions,Donations, Communications a. Proclamation of Martin Luther King Jr.Day