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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260115 - Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Packet City of Hastings Public Safety Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 15, 2026 * Call to Order- * Election of a Chair * Election of a Secretary * Commissioners Oath * Commissioners non-compete * Approval of the Agenda- * Welcome/Introduction – Newly appointed Commissioner * Approval of Minutes of November 20, 2025, meeting * Department Updates -Police Department- Chief Dave Wilske -Fire Department- Chief John Townsend * Old Business • 2025 Annual Report Submitted • Police Reserve Banquet * New Business • December PD and Fire Recognition: cards • 2026 Calendar of Events • 2026 Annual Goals • Flavored Tobacco in City of Hastings – Chief Wilske * Next Meeting • February 19,2026 Adjournment- November 20, 2025 Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes Present: Commissioners: Andy Caflisch, Mary Nehring, John Gunter, Theresa Augé, Brian Braun, Gary Stevens and Ryan Sherry Absent: City Staff: Police Chief Dave Wilske Fire Chief John Townsend Guests: Chair Augé called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. Welcome/Introductions: A motion made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Braun to amend the agenda and add a presentation about the 35W Bridge collapse. Motion passed unanimously. A motion made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Stevens to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. A motion made by Commissioner Sherry and seconded by Commissioner Nehring to approve the September 18, 2025, meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Police Update – Chief Wilske: • Continuing to search for quality candidates to fill open positions. Currently have an offer letter to a candidate pending background checks. Additionally have two candidates in the process of background checks. Offer letters are pending results of their background. • Sgt. Matt Hedrick is graduating from Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) • Officer Rinowski and her husband have a new baby boy. Officer Rinowski is scheduled to return to work after the first of the year. • City Council received a comprehensive Police Department update. • Preparing for Gobble Gait run on Thanksgiving morning. • Officer Domeier was recognized for DWI enforcement. • Public Safety Committee of the City Council have Begun discussion about reviewing options for a city ordinance regarding flavored tobacco products sale in Hastings. Fire Update – Chief Townsend: • Brush truck is making progress and should be in service in the next couple weeks. • Ladder Truck ordered three years ago should be delivered in the spring of 2026. • Hockey Day MN hosted in Hastings. HFD will be providing an ambulance for two days as part of the compliance for NHL regulations. • Fire service reporting with be through a new federal program next year. This process requires setup and data input that is happening now to prepare for the transition. • Hasting city policies are being discussed regarding the use of AI technologies. Current AI technologies streamline a lot of the responsibilities related to report writing and records management. Old Business: • Fire week update – well attended New Business: • Shop with a Hero – 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. on December 8, 2025, at Walmart in Hastings • Commissioner’s Terms – Chief Townsend will contact commissioners to update their term status. • Annual Report – Chair Augé presented a draft of the established 2025 goals. o Commissioner Caflisch made a motion for Chair Augé to make edits to the 2025 goals and forward to Chief Townsend for presentation to the City Council. Commissioner Braun seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. • 35W Bridge Collapse presentation by Chief Wilske. This presentation renewed the importance of multiple agencies working together. Next Meeting: City Hall – December 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Nehring and seconded by Commissioner Braun to cancel the December 18, 2025, meeting due to limited agenda items. Next meeting will be January 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Gunter. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.