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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 24,2011 Page 2 Councilmember Willmus expressed his appreciation to Ms. Stellwagen for her comments; and encouraged her to talk to the City's Park and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke as well. Councilmember McGehee noted she had also heard concerns raised by citizens regarding smoke detector inspections and requirements to hard wire and replace units already in place. Councilmember Pust arrived at this time. 4. Council Communications, Reports and Announcements Mayor Roe announced an upcoming City of Shoreview Human Rights Commission North Suburban meeting scheduled from 6:00 — 9:00 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Shoreview Community Center to discuss religious diversity in area communities. Mayor Roe noted that the event was free, but they asked for pre-registration to facilitate the light meal planned; and encouraged area residents to attend to engage in the dialogue. For additional information or to R.S.V.P., call 651/490-4613. Councilmember Willmus advised that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Organizing Team was initiating their organization and implementation process for the recently- adopted Master Plan, and was actively seeking citizens to become involved in one or more of the seven (7) working groups. For additional information, call Mr. Brokke at 792-7012 or Ms. Anfang at 792-7012; or see the City's website for further details. Mayor Roe encouraged young people to become involved as well. Councilmember Pust apologized to fellow Councilmembers and the public for being late for tonight's meeting, but noted she had a work commitment that was unavoidable. 5. Recognitions,Donations, Communications Mayor Roe noted that the agenda would remain fluid as the City Council awaited the ar- rival of some participants in tonight's meeting. b. Black History Month Mayor Roe read a proclamation declaring February 2011 to be Black History Month in the City of Roseville, urging all citizens to join together to recognize the contributions made by African Americans to our nation's economic strength, his- tory, music, arts, written words, and discoveries often overlooked. Willmus moved, Pust seconded, a proclamation declaring February 2011 to be Black History Month in the City of Roseville, urging all citizens to join together to recognize the contributions made by African Americans to our nation's eco- nomic strength, history, music, arts, written words, and discoveries often over- looked. Roll Call