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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 28, 2011 Page 11 At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Hromatka reviewed some of the types of volunteer opportunities available at NYFS for those interested, including mentoring for kids with mental health diagnoses; tutoring and other youth devel- opment; proper technology use and skills; partnering with community interest groups; and the mundane administrative volunteer opportunities. Mayor Roe thanked Mr. Hromatka for his presentation; and recognized the efforts of NYFS in encouraging outreach and communication with faith-based groups and others providing services to and making connections with those in need. Mayor Roe spoke in support of the efforts of the NYFS, and opined that the City's annual contribution was well spent. b. Roseville Visitor's Association (RVA)Annual Report Executive Director Julie Larson Wearn presented the annual report of the RVA; and highlighted various 2010 and 2011 events sponsored by the organization. The RVA presentation was included as part of the February 28, 2011 meeting agenda packet. Mayor Roe thanked Ms. Wearn for the presentation and promotional work of the RVA on behalf of the City's hospitality industry and community events. Councilmember McGehee questioned how the City Council could make her job easier and more successful within the community. Ms. Wearn noted that the City Council was always receptive to the RVA's work; and encouraged additional communication with the RVA so they could provide their perspective from a visitor's point of view, in major developments within the community, such as in Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area. Ms. Wearn noted that those had great impact on the City's businesses and employment, and would pro- vide an opportunity for the RVA to include additional opportunities for visitors, such as a jogging map with distances throughout the community as part of the pathway development plan. Councilmember Pust questioned whether the RVA was involved in discussions on how future development of the TCAAP site in Arden Hills would impact Rose- ville. Ms. Wearn advised that, if a stadium should develop on the site, it would definite- ly impact Roseville Hotels. Ms. Wearn noted her conversations to-date with those involved in those discussions. Councilmember Johnson expressed his appreciation of the work by Ms. Wearn as Executive Director of the RVA.