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eg lar ity o c eeti on ay, cto er , age 4. Council Communications, Reports and Announcements a. Mayor Klausing announced the award to the Roseville Police Department of the National Town Watch Award for their coordination and endorsement of commu- nity National Night Out activities. Mayor Klausing noted that, while the City had won this award annually over a number of years, this year they received their highest ranking, 13th in communities of similar population size. Mayor Klausing further noted that over seventy (70) neighborhoods held activities on National Night Out, with other events held on different nights with similar themes. On behalf of the community and the City Council, Mayor Klausing thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their participation and encouragement of these events. b. Councilmember Roe, as a follow-up to earlier comments of Mr. Sands, advised Councilmembers that the Ramsey County League of Local Governments (RCLLG) was sponsoring a presentation on tax increment financing later in the week, and sought additional information from Councilmember Ihlan, the City's representative to the RCLLG. Councilmember Ihlan advised that the presentation was scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2007; would be held at the Snail Lake Education Center in Shore- view; and encouraged Councilmembers and interested members of the public to attend. It was noted that the meeting had been publicly noticed as a City meeting to allow a quorum of Councilmembers to attend. 5. Recognitions, Donations, Communications a. Proclamation of November as American Indian Month Mayor Klausing read the proclamation recognizing November 2007 as American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Roseville. Kough moved, Ihlan seconded, proclaiming November 2007 as American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Roseville, urging all citizens to join in appreciation for our rich and diverse community. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Roe; Kough; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. b. Proclamation of October 27, 2007 as "Make a Difference Day" Mayor Klausing read the proclamation recognizing October 27, 2007, as "Make a Difference Day," in the City of Roseville.