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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 25, 2008 Page 11 Ms. Kennedy noted the interpreters and cultural liaisons and language lines for all school staff that are already in place; cultural, family and academic differences in each immigrant group; ways to increase parent/student/teacher communication and the school system itself; basic needs (food, clothing and jobs); and the in- credible generosity of area churches, civic groups and businesses in meeting basic needs of the refugee groups, and in their mentoring or sponsorships. Ms. Keimedy noted that, relative to that diversity, there was an increase of 33% in the poverty rate of current students in the district that changed the dynamics of everything, creating a need for school supplies, backpacks, scholarships for Feld trips, and other socio-economic issues. Ms. Kennedy urged that this be consid- ered by the community, and that the image of Roseville as a white, middle-class community was changing quickly. Councihnember Pust thanked Ms. Kennedy for her positive presentation, and ex- pressed hope that those in the community and at home would also see the oppor- tunity and strength for the community through its diversity; and encouraged all to start learning more about that diversity within the community. Ms. Kennedy suggested that every new culture be seen as a Social Studies lesson, and could provide priceless job and life skills for white populations in that leaning process. Mayor Klausing, on behalf of the community, staff and City Council, thanked Ms. Kennedy for her presentation; the thought-provoking data provided, specifically as it related to work of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Human Rights Commission; and encouraged outreach to new members of the City of Roseville, and efforts to get them involved in their new community. Mayor Klausing noted that there would be an upcoming joint meeting of the City Council and School Board for further discussions. 12. a. Consider Amending City Code Chapter 302.13; Off-Sale Liquor License Requirements Finance Director Chris Miller briefly reviewed the staff report, noting the current maximum number of off-sale liquor licenses in the City at ten, based on City Code, Chapter 302.13. Mr. Miller advised that only one license remained avail- able, and within the next few weeks or months, it is anticipated that action from several retailers will be forthcoming to the City Council from retailers seeking that last license; in addition to inquiries through staff from additional retailers ex- pressing interest in obtaining anoff--sale liquor license. Mr. Miller noted the background information in the staff report; and a recent survey by staff of ten metropolitan area cities with similar populations and their per capita restrictions on the number of off-sale liquor licenses, if any.