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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 18, 2016 Page 2 Ms. Barsel noted that the seminar would most likely serve as a model for other communities, as she was aware there were interested representatives from other communities at the event. In conclusion, Ms. Barsel recognized the generous do- nations received for the event. On behalf of the community and City Council, Mayor Roe thanked Ms. Barsel, CHAT, sponsors, planners and others involved in this successful and informa- tiveevent. 5. Council & City Manager Communications, Reports, and Announcements Mayor Roe announced upcoming April activities, including Skatopoly; Roseville Clean - Up Day; and Baby Shower supplies being collected by the Roseville Police Department for the Harriet Tubman Center. Councilmember Etten announced an additional work day for the Rice Street Community Gardens at the corner of Rice Street and Larpenteur (Maplewood side). Councilmember Laliberte thanked Ms. Barsel for her report on the Advanced Care Plan- ning event, and recognized the informative presenters and information shared. Councilmember Laliberte reported on her attendance earlier today at the Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens, and her shared her impressions of this very moving, momen- tous and powerful event. Councilmember Laliberte thanked city staff and the Human Rights Commission for planning and facilitating the event; and recognized the League of Women Voters for being available to register these newest citizens to vote. Coun- cilmember Laliberte noted that there were many to thank and expressed her honor in be- ing a part of the day. Mayor Roe thanked Councilmember Laliberte for standing in for him and Acting Mayor Willmus who were both unable to attend due to work commitments. City Manager Trudgeon reported that staff anticipated closing on the Owasso Field site later this week, with final documentation being completed, confirmed by City Attorney Gaughan. 6. Recognitions, Donations and Communications a. Proclamation Recognizing Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Anna Carpen- ter Mayor Roe read a proclamation recognizing Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Anna Carpenter. By unanimous consent the proclamation was adopted by the Council.