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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 14, 2011 Page 2 Office. Lt. Helland noted that the City of Maplewood was already participating, and sought City Council support for creation of this network in the community. Lt. Helland advised that she would leave a brochure detailing the program and a business card with City Manager Malinen for the City Council's review and con- sideration. Councilmember Pust noted that she had met with the previous representative for this program last summer, and enthusiastically supported the program. Council- member Pust advised that this topic had been discussed at the most recent Ramsey County League of Local Governments (RCLLG) meeting, with various jurisdic- tions represented, and their suggestion had been to band together as a county-wide group to achieve a broad group of participants; and Councilmember Pust recom- mended that we continue discussions with those interested communities and work on the project through the RCLLG. Councilmember McGehee sought additional information on the types of support being requested and what it meant to be part of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Net- work. Lt. Helland advised that the level of participation and project were specific to each represented committee according to specific needs and their interests; and listed several ideas such as after school programs for students whose parents were deployed; support networks at schools for children with their peers for social and emotional support; assistance by employers and businesses in addressing job seeking skills needed of development of resumes. Lt. Helman clarified that this network was not about fundraising or money, but about time and partnership op- portunities for military families seeking those connections. Mayor Roe thanked Lt. Helland for her presentation; and suggested further fol- low-up. 4. Council Communications,Reports and Announcements Mayor Roe announced the next seven (7)-week Roseville University session, beginning on April 7, 2011 from 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings at Roseville City Hall. Mayor Roe noted that the sessions were free, but pre-registration was required as space was limited; and encouraged citizens to seek additional information on the City's website or through calling City Hall, and also for obtaining an enrollment form. Councilmember Willmus announced for hockey fans, a Minnesota Wild hockey practice at the John Rose Guidant OVAL in Roseville on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. Councilmember Willmus noted a number of City Advisory Commissions having vacan- cies and seeking applicants to serve; and encouraged interested citizens to apply before