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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20241121 - PSAC Minutes November 21, 2024 Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes Present: Commissioners: Melissa Blackstad, Gary Stevens, John Gunter, Mary Nehring, Andy Caflisch, and Theresa Auge`. There were several Hastings residents in attendance. Among those in attendance was City Council Member; Dave Pemble City Staff: Police Chief Dave Wilske, Fire Chief John Townsend Guest: Dan Wietecha: Hastings City Administrator Chair Augé called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Welcome/Introductions: The agenda was amended to include an announcement by Chair Auge` A motion made by Commissioner Gunter and seconded by Commissioner Blackstad to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. A motion made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Blackstad to approve the September 19, 2024, meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously. (There were no meetings in October.) Police Update: • On December 2nd a recognition will be held at the City Council meeting recognizing the 2 recently hired Police Officers and the Community Service Officer. PSAC members will assist with serving refreshments. • A joint toy drive with Dakota County Sheriff’s department ends December 6th. • The 3rd investigator position was awarded to Officer Haedt. • ISD 200 has agreed to a 2nd SRO. This position will be filled in 2025. • Coffee with a Cop was held at McDonalds. It was a great success. • Gobble Gait is an annual Hasting’s event. Both Officers and Reservists worked the event. Anticipated participation is over 2000. • Naloxone is now available through Dakota County. Fire Update: • Very busy with over 3500 calls to date. • Fire Prevention week in October was a success. Over 1900 kids participated. • Ambulance on order; delayed arrival isn’t expected until May 2025. • 3 staff recently completed paramedic school. Chair Auge` to get names and send cards. • Hiring for a January start is ongoing. Great array of applications. Over 60 applicats for 5 positions. • The chief met with the council regarding their space needs study. This study is available for commission at a future date. Old Business: • Fire Prevention Week: widely successful. • Crisis Presentation by the Police department. The commission decided to reschedule this event in 2025. • Open Commission positions. City Administrator Wietecha explained the process. We will be filling 2 positions: the vacated Anderson position and the end of Blackstad’s term. To date there are 3 applications. Interviews will be coordinated by Chief Townsend. New Business: • ATV Topic: City Administrator Wietecha outlined the expectations. Chief Wilske provided some additional information. (See attachment.) • E-bike mobility Topic: City Administrator Wietecha outlined the expectations. Chief Wilske provided some additional information. (See attachment.) • Bomb Threat: Chief Wilske provided some additional details surrounding this event. There was no bomb at the middle school. School Resource Officer Freeman had the investigation completed quickly. • Shop with a Cop: Our commission has been asked to assist the young shoppers with wrapping their gifts on December 4th. • Chair Augé’s announcement: Joseph Dotseth is the son-in-law to the Auge`s. He is the acting Chief of Police for Metro Transit. Next Meeting: December 19, 2024 Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Blackstad and seconded by Commissioner Nehring. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.