HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-02 Appoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Andrew Caflish and Reappoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Melissa Blackstad City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From: David D. Wilske, Chief of Police
Date: December 19th, 2022
Item: Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Appointment
Council Action Requested:
Council is asked to appoint Andrew Caflisch to a two-year term on the Public Safety Advisory
Commission. Council is also asked to re-appoint Melissa Blackstad for the term of 1/1/2023 to
12/31/2024.
Background Information:
Caflisch participated in an oral interview before a panel consisting of City Councilmember Leifeld, PSAC
Chair Dolores Pemble, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Police Chief Dave Wilske and Fire Chief John
Townsend. At the conclusion of the interview, the panel unanimously recommended Caflisch. Andrew
will begin his term commencing 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2024 and will take the place of Bryon Ascheman,
who’s term will end on 12/31/2022.
In regards to the reappointment; Members may serve up to three consecutive two-year terms upon
approval of the City Council. The Commissioners have provided excellent service to the City and staff
supports reappointment.
Financial Impact:
None
Advisory Commission Discussion:
Public Safety Advisory Commission Chair, Pemble.
Council Committee Discussion:
N /A
Attachments:
Advisory Commission Interest Form
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