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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 19, 2017 Page 2 she considered to be unfair and unjust penalties, in this case with a delinquent wa- ter bill. As she had previously presented to Mayor Roe, Ms. Glasgow summa- rized her family's situation and health issues, causing them to become in arrears with their mortgage and utility bills. Ms. Glasgow asked for consideration of fi- nancial hardships when traumatic events and crises affect families who until then have kept current on their obligations. Ms. Glasgow referenced her discussions with city staff throughout the process, and ultimately having the bill applied to property taxes, with staff stating it was no longer able to assist since this practice had been approved by vote of the City Council. Ms. Glasgow stated that she was not asking for pity, but only understanding from the city, and asked that they re- evaluate their overage charges and grace period when a bill comes due. Mayor Roe summarized, with confirmation by Ms. Glasgow, her request for a re- view of the City Council's policy on applying a 10% late fee for delinquent utility bills, and the practice of sending those delinquent accounts to Ramsey County if overdue for sixty days for application to property taxes. Mayor Roe stated that the City Council and staff would review the situation offline and decide if the pol- icy needed review or revision; and thanked Ms. Glasgow for bringing it to their attention tonight. 5. Recognitions, Donations and Communications a. Proclaim July 2018 as Parks & Recreation Month Mayor Roe read a proclamation recognizing July 2017 as Parks and Recreation Month; recognizing the importance of city parks and recreation programs and fa- cilities in establishing and maintaining the quality of life in Roseville. Etten moved, Laliberte seconded, proclaiming July 2017 as Parks and Recreation Month; recognizing the importance of city parks and recreation programs and fa- cilities in establishing and maintaining the quality of life in Roseville. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee, Willmus, Laliberte, Etten and Roe Nays: None. b. Acceptance of Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) 2016 "Award of Excellence" for Communications Initiatives: Roseville Adult Sport Virtual Managers' Meeting Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Jill Anfang introduced MRPA representa- tive, Jason Eisold to present the award; and Matt Johnson, Recreation Programs and Banquet Room Supervisor, who received the award for the city. Mr. Eisold commended the city for it leadership in providing this unique YouTube presenta- tion for the 2016 Adult Softball Virtual Managers versus their attendance at a meeting. Recess