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0 Allina Medical Bill Snoke and Mark Dascalos, the regional operations manager for our North Metro region attended the meeting. Mr. Snake shared a graph on improved response time by Allina averaging a 7 minute, 8 second response. There were 340 emergency ambulance responses in the first quarter. There was discussion regarding quality vs. the importance of a quick response. Mr. Snoke also indicated that he would follow up with other ambulance service response times. He also briefly discussed the plans for swine flu response. Mr. Dascalos shared the need to protect first responders so that they can stay healthy to ensure continued response for citizens. Mr. Dascalos then discussed how to best protect the public and patients. He added that the medical community in MN is not yet alarmed but they are getting prepared to include confirming the number of N 95 masks available to them. He also talked about the relative safety in New Brighton and large gathering places such as the Mall of America or the Airport. Commissioner Elwell asked about the real threat or potential threat. Mr. Snoke explained that there is no natural immunity and has spread to other countries and is in a human to human transmission. Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) Commissioner Woods reported: • Had a VIPS meeting on Tuesday with a very large turnout • Had a blood drive (smaller number) but did receive 26 units of blood • Continuing to do fingerprinting (the late Eunice Westby was the main person who conducted fingerprinting) • Roberta Allen now doing fingerprinting • Had a CERT refresher • Will be participating in Town Hall • Project Lifesaver has two new possible applicants • Bob Parrott has been very active, and, he has been hired by Ramsey County Sheriff's to start up the program for suburban Ramsey County • Graffiti seems to be reduced • PREC is having a meeting regarding Freedom Park activities especially the skate park • The PSC is becoming "greener" to include energy efficient light bulbs, recycling, etc. Public Safety / Homeland Security Update Director Jacobson reported the following: • Arson at Hansen Park has been solved and the suspect has pled guilty • Civil Service Commission has met and has a new member, Ms. Cindy Ketola • Public Safety has been given the approval to negotiate with the Metro Gang Task Force to combine evidence/property functions and hire a new person (paid for by Metro Gang Task Force).