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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 11, 2017 Page 3 tution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; as amended. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte and Roe. Nays: None. C. Proclaim Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Roe read a proclamation declaring September 15 — October 15, 2017 as Hispanic Heritage Month, inviting all members of the community to celebrate this year's theme"Shaping the Bright Future of America." Etten moved, Willmus seconded, proclaiming September 15 — October 15, 2015 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Roseville, MN. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte and Roe. Nays: None. d. Introduce Volunteer Coordinator Assistant City Manager Rebecca Olson introduced Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Boggs and reviewed her background and expertise in the service enterprise and volunteer field. Volunteer Coordinator Boggs Ms. Boggs thanked the city and staff for the warm welcome; and expressed her excitement going forward, encouraging everyone to reach out for volunteer assis- tance as needed. 7. Items Removed from Consent Agenda 8. Business Items a. Police Civil Service Commission Meeting with the City Council Mayor Roe welcomed Chair Brad VenderVegt and Commissioner Randi Lundell to this joint meeting. Chair VanderVegt briefly reviewed the purpose of the commission, noting their most important work in supporting the Police system in attracting the brightest and best officer candidates to serve the Roseville community and public service needs. Even with the current demands of law enforcement officers, Chair VanderVegt noted the high level of retention of officers in Roseville. After living in Roseville for twenty-five years, Commissioner Lundell noted how, until being appointed to the Police Civil Service Commission, she had been una- ware of what a great police force the city had; and expressed her excitement in becoming involved in the Commission and its involvement in the community and