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D. Public Safety/Homeland Security Update Director Jacobson noted Life Saving Awards will be presented at the March 26th Council meeting. All Public Safety Commissioners are welcome to attend. On March 8th, the Police Division Annual Meeting was held. The following awards were presented: • Special Commendation award— Sgt. Steven Moore—for the safe arrest of a local armed serial robber. • Commendation award—Officer Thomas Griffin—for coordinating a Town Hall meeting at Irondale High School featuring national, state and local dignitaries. • Commendation award—Officer Theodore Layton—for affecting the safe arrest of a repeat offender. • Letter of Commendation—Sergeant Mitchell Singer, Detective Edward Sypniewski III, Officer Theodore Layton, Officer Scott Kingslien and Officer Thomas Nerison—for quickly locating and safely apprehending four dangerous suspects who robbed the Liquor Barrel. • 2012 Traffic Safety Officer of the Year award—Officer Dustin Bengtson • 2012 Police Officer of the Year award—Of er Theodore Layton Director Jacobson noted there was an apartment fire at Garden View Apartments on March 21st at approximately 11:00 pm. There were no injuries and investigation continues to try to determine the cause of the fire. There was significant damage to 4 apartment units. Council LiaisonNr- A. Council Report Council Member Samuelson noted Council members attended a League training which was very good. City staff continues to work on negotiations for housing blocks in the New Brighton Exchange development. Council Member Samuelson reported if anyone is interested in being on a commission, this is the time to apply. Commissioner Bredenbeck reported he will not reapply for the Public Safety Commission. He stated Director Jacobson does an excellent job; his position calls on a lot of executive abilities, which he has. The Public Safety organization is great and well run and deserves a lot of support. Commissioner Bredenbeck stated it has been a pleasure to be on this commission and it has been very interesting; he has learned a lot. He leaves this commission with a little bit of regret and appreciates getting to know all of you. Director Jacobson reported Commissioner Hollimon and Commissioner Woods with both be reappointed. The Public Safety Commission will be at 9 members until this spot is filled. Council Member Samuelson reported she will be going to the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission (PREC) as the council liaison. Council Member Bauman will be the next liaison for the Public Safety Commission.