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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250116 - PSAC Packet City of Hastings Public Safety Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 16, 2025 * Call to Order- * Oath of Commission- * Annual forms for commission- * Election of Chair- * Election of Secretary- * Approval of the Agenda- * Approval of Minutes from the December 19, 2024, meeting * Welcome/Introduction – * Department Updates -Police Department- Chief Dave Wilske -Fire Department- Chief John Townsend * Old Business • Police Department Presentation on ATV Topic • E-Bike Topic • Annual Reserve Banquet • Presentation on DNR Hunting Topic * New Business • 2025 Annual Goals • 2025 Calendar of Events and reschedule June 19th date. • Annual Commission Training * Next Meeting • February 20, 2025 Adjournment- December 19, 2024 Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes Present: Commissioners: Melissa Blackstad, Gary Stevens, John Gunter, Mary Nehring, Andy Caflisch, and Theresa Auge`. Commission members that will begin their terms in January attended. They were Ryan Sherry and Brian Braun. There were several Hastings residents in attendance City Staff: Police Chief Dave Wilske, Fire Chief John Townsend Guests: Commission members that will begin their terms in January attended. They were Ryan Sherry and Brian Braun. Chair Augé called the meeting to order at 6:28 pm. Chair Auge` announced that note cards were drafted for Fire and Police staff recognized at the recent city council meeting for years of service. Welcome/Introductions: Introductions were made to incoming commission members. The agenda was amended to include the topic of DNR and Hunting. A motion made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Blackstad to approve the amended agenda. Motion passed unanimously. A motion made by Commissioner Caflisch and seconded by Commissioner Blackstad to approve the November 21, 2024, meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Police Update: • Chief Wilske has completed his term on the Hastings Family Service Board. He has recommended DC. Schowalter to replace him. • On December 6nd staff participated in an extensive “role playing” exercise. • There was a pursuit last week, in which spike strips were used. It was successful in stopping the vehicle. Unfortunately, there was about 10,000 dollars damage to a squad car. • A second school resource officer was approved. This person will be hired in 2025. • The annual Police Reserve Banquet is scheduled for early January, commission members are invited. • The Chief will be out for a few days at the end of the year. Fire Update: • The new tender arrived. This device carries water to rural areas. • The staffing process to add 2 firefighters to the 2025 budget is on track. • The department is changing their mental health program. Embedded in the model is the use of a psychologist who will be in the building every 5 weeks. • Just completing a grant for 74,000 to purchase radios for ‘hot, warm, cold” zones. Old Business: • Chair Auge` has received a couple of requests for people to speak to the commission regarding the ATV and E-bike topics. The commission will consider such requests as needed. No action at this topic. • ATV Topic: Last month the commission was given several city ordinances for review and a copy of the DNR 2024 ATV rules. The commission tackled this topic with robust dialog. A list of requirements was initiated. The group will continue with this discussion in January. (see attachment) • E-Bike Topic: Last month the commission was given several documents for review. The commission had good conversation that included drafting a start to expectations. This topic will continue in January. (see attachment) • Open Commission positions. Incoming commissioners Braun and Sherry were given binders. The commission extended a heartful thankyou to member Blackstad for her years of service. • Shop with a Hero: Officer Rinowski was able to raise 8,600 dollars. Each child was paired with a firefighter, deputy or police officer. Together they shopped. The event was held at Walmart. Commissioners were present to assist with wrapping the purchases. It was a great event. New Business: • 2024 Annual Report: A draft of a proposed report was available for review. A motion was made by Commissioner Givens and seconded by Commissioner Nehring to accept the report. Motion passed unanimously. Chief Townsend will forward the report to the City Council. • Annual Reservist Banquet: A reminder that that the Police Reserve Banquet will be held on January 8th. Commissioners should RSVP to Chief Wilske. • DNR and Hunting: The city council asked the commission to review the particulars regarding a parcel of land located south in Hastings. Residents have expressed concern regarding hunting in this area. Chief Wilske has a PowerPoint prepared on this subject. The commission will begin discussion on this topic in January. Next Meeting: January 16, 2025 Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Givens and seconded by Commissioner Caflish. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 pm. 2025 Public Safety Advisory Commission Calendar of Events January • Police Reserve Banquet • Monthly Meeting 1-16 • Annual Commission Training February • Monthly Meeting 2-20 March • Monthly Meeting 3-20 April • Monthly Meeting 4-17 May • Public Safety Week: aka Police Week • Monthly Meeting 5-15 June • Monthly Meeting 6 July • 4th of July Parade • Monthly Meeting 7-17 August • National Night Out 8-5 • Monthly Meeting 8-21 September • Monthly 9-18 October • Fire Week Open House • Monthly Meeting 10-16 November • Monthly Meeting 11-20 December • City Council meeting recognition • Shop with a Hero • Monthly Meeting 12-18 Other Events throughout the year: • Coffee with a Cop • Art/Park/Police Summer Events • PD and Fire Recognition Events