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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 15, 2008 Page 3 4. Council Communications, Reports, Announcements & Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Report Councilmember Roe, noted his previous comments related to Roseville Glows lighting around City Hall, and clarified that this was sponsored, and electricity costs paid for by the Roseville Visitor's Association, whose purpose was to promote lodging and tourism activities through revenues from hotel taxes paid in the community. Councilmember Roe further noted that they had switched to LED lighting this year, for a cost savings of 90% and use of less electricity, further reducing the carbon footprint. 5. Recognitions, Donations, Communications a. Accept $500 Donation from Target Corporation Police Chief Carol Sletner recognized Jen and Nicole, representing Target Corpo- ration and their donation of $500.00 to purchase supplies for the Police Depart- ment's 2009 Citizen's Academy. Chief Sletner recognized and presented a plaque to Target Corporation for their sponsorship. Mayor Klausing thanked Target Corporation for their donation. Roe moved, Pust seconded, acceptance of the generous donation from the Target Corporation of $500.00 to purchase supplies for the Police Department's 2009 Citizen's Academy. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Willmus; Pust; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None. Chief Sletner further noted the success of the recent annual "Shop with a Cop" program held last week; and thanked City employees for their contributions and participation, as well as the generosity of Target Corporation, Papa John's, Mi- chael's, North American Banking Co., Metro Bindery, Midwest Reliability Or- ganization, Roseville Bakery, and the Harriet Tubman Family Alliance. Fourteen children had the opportunity to purchase gifts for their families through the 2008 Roseville Police Department's Shop With A Cop Program. Nicole Kurzawa and Jen Engle of Target Corporation expressed Target's enthu- siasm in working with the City's law enforcement personnel, and expressed their pride in the partnerships created in Roseville. Nicole noted that Target looked forward to continuing with those and other programs in the future. Mayor Klausing thanked Target Corporation for their donation.