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July 23, 2013 Page 2 of 6 Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2013 meeting. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2013 meeting. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Commission Minutes Mayor Jacobsen received the following minutes on behalf of the City: • Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission minutes from June 5, 2013. Special Order of Business 1. Staff Report on the June 21 Storm and Recognition of Special Efforts by Staff. Report No. 13 -174. City Manager Lotter stated on Friday, June 21 �'' 2013 the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch followed by a severe thunderstorm watch. Those watches were upgraded to flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings. It became apparent that the metro area including New Brighton would be facing a potentially powerful, dangerous stoma. The stomas that followed resulted in significant flooding, numerous trees uprooted many of which caused obstructions of roadways and downed power lines resulting in dangerous conditions and widespread power outages. City Manager Lotter explained public safety resources including the Fire and Police Division under the leadership and direction of Deputy Director Tony Paetznick deployed quickly with 19 firefighters including one Chief Officer and Five Fire Captains responding to 20 fire calls for service in the first hour. With leadership from Fire Captain Brad Krebsbach and Mike Schute serving in command -level roles, the Fire Division ultimately responded to a total of 29 emergency calls including 24 power lines down, 3 fire alarms and 2 other emergencies. The firefighters assisted immediately in clearing roadways of debris and trees to ensure emergency access and mitigated downed power lines protecting the scenes as much as possible to ensure safety for our community. Their response under difficult and dangerous conditions was outstanding. Their presence in the neighborhoods also provided a calming effect for members of our community knowing that emergency personnel were present and in action. City Manager Lotter commented the Police Division with Sergeant Mitch Singer with two police officers and one public safety officer (PSO) assisted with the 29 fire division emergency calls and an additional 20 calls for service. Their work in response and maintaining safety and order in our City during this storm was critical. City Manager Lotter reported the Public Works staff deployed and reacted to numerous critical infrastructure concerns related to the storm and power outages. All lift stations had a power loss and portable generators had to be quickly engaged. Public Works Supervisor Scott Boller and Public Works staff members including Tom Bauer, Derek Miller and Kris Fluegel worked tirelessly to ensure our City's water and sewer systems would not fail. They also assisted with deployment of barricades to protect a complete blockage of 7t' Street NW by large trees and power lines. City Manager Lotter stated the Parks and Recreation Department also quickly engaged in and deployed numerous full time and park time personnel for continued clearance of roadways blocked by downed trees. Parks Superintendent Chris Wolla and Maintenance Worker Mike Schute led the staff as they utilized several Commission Minutes Suecial Order of Business 1. StaffReportonthe June 21 Stoma and Recognition of Special Efforts by Staff. Report No. 13 -174.