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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 28, 2013 Page 2 Mayor Roe announced the next seven week session of Roseville University every other Thursday from 6:30 — 9:00 p.m., starting on February 28, 2013. Mayor Roe noted that this interactive process 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 available at City Hall or via the City's website. Mayor Roe noted the opportunity to support local military troops and their families on the second Monday of each month (next event February 11, 2013) at the White Bear Lake V.F.W. on Highways 96 and 61 in White Bear Lake, with burgers and chips available for $5.00 each. Mayor Roe reminded Roseville citizens interested in applying for an advisory commis- sion to the City Council, that the application deadline was February 28, 2013, with appli- cations available at the City's website or through calling City Hall at 651/792-7001. Mayor Roe noted that vacancies existed on the Ethics Commission (1 vacancy), Parks and Recreation Commission (2 vacancies) and the Planning Commission (2 vacancies). As the recently-appointed Roseville City Councilmember appointed to serve on the Ram- sey County League of Local Governments (RCLLG), Councilmember Laliberte reported on her attendance at their meeting last week. Councilmember Laliberte noted that it was an informational evening with area legislators in attendance to provide their backgrounds and history of service, and their committee assignments for this session. Councilmember Laliberte advised that the RCLLG March 21, 2013 meeting had Ramsey County Emer- gency Management as its topic, and encouraged all Councilmembers to attend. Coun- cilmember Laliberte noted that the topic for the May 30, 2013 RCLLG meeting would focus on how local government could work more closely with area school boards. Coun- cilmember Laliberte advised that she brought new directories to distribute to Coun- cilmembers tonight. Councilmember Laliberte, as a member of the Subcommittee studying City Advisory Commissions along with Councilmember McGehee, advised that dialogue had been initi- ated; and encouraged former and current commissioners to share their input with the Subcommittee. Councilmember McGehee advised that the first meeting of her unofficial Roseville pros- titution issue task force had been held, with participants given homework assignments as the task force began its broad approach to this subject, including reaching out to the Ram- sey County Attorney, school districts, and other interested organizations. 5. Recognitions, Donations, Communications a. Proclamation of February as Black History Month