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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 20, 2013 Page 3 Mayor Roe advised that the Human Rights Commission and staff had removed Item 7.h from tonight's agenda, entitled, "Direct Staff to Advertise Vacancy on the Human Rights Commission." Mayor Roe further noted that Business/Action Item 13.c entitled, "Community Develop- ment Department Request to Perform an Abatement for Unresolved Violation of City Code at 949 Brooks;" had been removed from tonight's agenda due to resolution of the violation by the property owner. Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, approval of the agenda as amended. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Laliberte; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: None. 3. Public Comment Mayor Roe called for public comment by members of the audience on any non-agenda items. No one appeared to speak at this time. 4. Council Communications, Reports and Announcements Mayor Roe announced an upcoming family event sponsored by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Area Watershed District entitled "WaterFest," a celebration of watershed aware- ness and clean lakes. Mayor Roe advised that this free event was scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with additional information available on their website. Mayor Roe advised that the last meeting regarding redevelopment of the property at Dale Street and the former Fire Station was scheduled for May 28, 2013, the meetings held at the King of Kings Lutheran Church on N Dale Street. Mayor Roe announced a tribute concert for the Fallen Heroes Education Fund Benefit, was scheduled for June 23, 2013 at the Arden Hills North Heights Lutheran Church. Councilmember Laliberte reported on her attendance at the most recent Community Dia- logue, sponsored by the Roseville Human Rights Commission and funded through a grant from the Busch Foundation, with good discussions based on ideas generated from the first dialogue held earlier. Councilmember Laliberte thanked the Human Rights Com- mission for sponsoring this event, and expressed her interest in receiving their final report on the dialogues. Councilmember Laliberte noted that Roseville citizen, Jim Bedzinski, had been awarded the 2013 BIG award as Big Brother of the Year by the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organiza- tion, from a field of four in the running for that recognition. On behalf of the community, Councilmember Laliberte offered congratulations to Mr. Bedzinski.