HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240919 - PSAC Minutes September 19, 2024
Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
Present: Commissioners: Melissa Blackstad, Gary Stevens, John Gunter, Mary Nehring, Steven
Anderson, and Theresa Auge`.
There were several Hastings residents in attendance.
City Staff: Police Chief Dave Wilske, Fire Chief John Townsend
Chair Augé called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Welcome/Introductions:
The agenda was amended to include Micro Mobility (aka E-Bikes) and PSAC Commission Resignation
A motion made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Nehring to approve the
amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Blackstad to approve the
August 15, 2024, meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
Police Update:
• Staffing Update: New Officer started – Brandon Kucharski. The department is at full staff, which
will allow an additional investigator position.
• Investigators to move to 6-year terms vs 3-years.
• 2025 hiring update to include an additional school resource officer, providing an officer at the
middle and high schools.
• Rivertown Live event went well. Attendance was 2000-2200. The drone team provided coverage
over the rooftops. This is a standard procedure at events.
• Hastings Family Service Board: Chief Wilske will term out at end of the year and Deputy Chief
Schowalter will join.
• Working with a new company to furnish the squad cars and will save $6,000 per build.
• Looking at 3 replacement cars for 2025.
Fire Update:
• Booya went well.
• Fire Prevention week coming up with open house on October 8th
• FD working on school visits
• A new brush truck is now in service with the old one being sold.
• The hiring process to start January 25 in which plans are to hire 2 additional Firefighters.
Old Business:
• None
New Business:
• Lions Park update: despite the recent fire, we will plan on this site for the NNO in 2025.
• Everbridge overview is a communication tool used to notify residents through a 911 system.
• ATV update Motion made by the City Council to send this topic to PSAC was discussed. Chair
Auge` will confirm the intent of the city council’s motion regarding PSAC’s duties.
• Resignation Commissioner Anderson resigned effective September 20. Chair Auge` will notify
the City Council.
• Micromobility: Chief Wilske brought this topic to the commission. Chair Auge` will confirm what
role the commission has on this topic.
Next Meeting:
October 10th at City Hall
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Blackstad. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:29 pm.