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City Council Regular Meeting —10/11/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 9 S.a Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Award of Excellence for Sponsorships and Partnerships Mayor Klausing welcomed Roseville Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jill Anfang, who in turn introduced Ms. Susie Miller, MRPA representative. Ms. Miller reviewed the outreach efforts of the City of Roseville for special events such as Rosefest, noting their importance and cost to the community. Mr. Miller recognized the aggressive recruitment partnerships and sponsorships by staff to maintain and improve the annual quality of this event. Ms. Miller presented the 2004 MRPA "Award of Excellence" for the outstanding work of Roseville Parks and Recreation in their research and development of private partnerships and sponsorships to support Rosefest. Mayor Klausing thanked Ms. Miller for the presentation of the award, and accepted the award on behalf of the City of Roseville, residents and staff. At the discretion of the Chair, no formal action was taken. Councilmember Maschka noted that 2005 would be the 25tn year of the Rosefest, and would provide a new concept for volunteers and staff to pursue. S.b Hear a Presentation from the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Director of Community Services Jodie Daubert of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce provided an overview of the Chamber's membership geography (with over �/z of its membership from suburban communities); the Chamber's mission, vision, philosophy, initiatives, goals, and local focus, as well as regional impact. Ms. Daubert noted that regional transportation investment was the number one concern of the Chamber and its membership. Ms. Daubert noted the availability of several area MRPA Award of Excellence for Sponsorships and Partnerships St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce