HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240118 - PSAC Minutes January 18, 2024
Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
Present: Commissioners: Gary Stevens, Melissa Blackstad, Andy Caflisch, Mary Nehring and Theresa
Auge`
City Staff: Fire Chief John Townsend and Police Chief Dave Wilske
Secretary Augé called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Election of Commission Chair and Secretary were held.
New Officers Elected: Chair Augé and Secretary Blackstad
A motion made by Commissioner Caflish and seconded by Commissioner Stevens to approve the
amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Blackstad to approve
the December 21, 2023, meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
Welcome/Introductions: Commissioner Anderson was introduced to the members of the commission.
Oath of Office: Steven Anderson was given the oath of office by Chief Wilske.
Police Update:
• Chief Wilske is participating in the League of Min leadership program.
• Officer Knochenmus will move to investigations.
• Officer Knochenmus will become a use of force instructor.
• Two (2) police officer candidates in various stages of background.
• Community Service Officer was reopened for applications.
• Down three (3) officers.
Fire Update:
• Townsend met with Public Safety of the Council.
• Call volume is up 8% in 2023.
• Staffing update: Paid on Call: six (6) have started fire school. Down 3 but have 2 candidates in
background. Looking for firefighters with paramedic background
• Old ladder truck sold to St. Peter. New ladder truck ordered, with a 3 year wait period.
• Took delivery of chassis for F350 brush truck
• New ambulance coming end of 2024 or early 2025.
• New Tinder coming late 2024 or early 2025.
• 2023 has 701 inspections and 347 rental licenses issued.
• Doing better with data after records management system updated
• Space needs study to be completed in 2024.
• A fitness room will be turned into 2 dorms.
• Mental Health event for family and family support will take place February 10.
• The first wellness opportunity went well.
Old Business:
• City commission training has been rescheduled for February 26,2024. Invitations will be coming
via email.
New Business:
• Review annual report.
A motion made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to
approve the annual report. Motion passed unanimously. Chief Wilske to forward to
February 6th city council agenda.
• City Council Public Safety Committee are: Leifeld, Fox and Haus.
• Discuss PSAC goals for 2024.
▪ Continue with thank you or congratulations cards.
▪ Other ideas circulated included:
Presentations by city staff
▪ Social Worker on police patrol
▪ 360 Advocate used with Fire and Police
▪ Various staff to talk about their day-to-day encounters.
▪ Coffee with cops or firefighters.
▪ Holiday Hero idea to give back to police and fire. Since there is a $5 limit
for staff, could include retired staff and invite current staff. Possible grill
event.
▪ 35W collapse presentation emphasizing how multiple agencies work
together for emergency management.
▪ Role of the Fire Marshall.
▪ Invite the School Resource Officer to a meeting.
▪ Rental housing inspection program
▪ Paramedic program vs EMT
• Review PSAC dates and times for 2024. A calendar was provided outlining events for
PSAC members.
• Reviewed proposed handbook PSAC updates. The commission supported the additional
document to be added to the handbook. This document assists with onboarding to the
commission.
Next Meeting: February 15, 2024.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Stevens. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:57 pm.