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B. Allina Medical Mr. Dave Matteson distributed and reviewed the January report including response times. He also reminded Commissioners that Allina will be moving into their new location in Mounds View on or about March 12t'. The new technology in the facility will improve services. Allina will be purchasing 16 new"Life pack cardiac monitors"which cost about $25,000 each. Allina is hiring EMT's and will be hiring new paramedics soon. They will also begin using"intra nasal medications" for certain patient needs in the next one to two months. Mr. Matteson also talked about how Allina prepares for snowstorms to include increasing staffing. C. Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) No report. D. Public Safety/Homeland Security Update Director Jacobson noted the following: The Police Division held their annual meeting on Friday, February 24th at the Public Safety Center. During the meeting, several awards/recognitions were given out to include the following: • Police Officer of the Year—Officer Brad Krebsbach • Traffic Safety Officer of the Year— Sgt. Andy Masterman • Life Saving Award for November 2, 2011 (saved the life of a 22 year old male bleeding from self inflicted wounds)— Sgt. Terry Nelson, Officer Ted Layton, Officer Brad Krebsbach, Fire Captain Mike Schute and Firefighter Andy Vik • Life Saving Award for August 5, 2011 (saved the life of a suicidal male who attempted to jump off the Silver Lake Rd/694 bridge)—Officer Trevor Hamdorf, Officer Kathy McNeely, Officer Matt Voeller, Officer Burt Emerson, PSO Joey Zuehlke, Deputy Director Dan Olson, Officer Aaron Slack • Life Saving Award for July 24, 2011 (saved the life of an 85 year old female who was not breathing due to an airway obstruction)— Sgt. Steve Moore, Officer Kathy McNeely, Officer Matt Voeller Parks and Recreation and Public Safety will be teaming up to assist a New Brighton family who has made a request through the Suburban Ramsey County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program. We will be assisting the family with planning and hosting a welcome home party for a returning National Guard member. The family is overwhelmed and they don't feel that they can plan and host this party on their own. The party date and location are set for May 12th from 9 am to noon at the Freedom Park Neighborhood Center.