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Director Jacobson noted our Public Safety Center building is the alternate EOC for the State of Minnesota. Updates A. Citizen Corps Council No Report. Department Reports A. Human Rights No report. B. Allina Health Mr. Dave Matteson, Allina Health, reported that as of 4/28, there have been 586 total calls in New Brighton; an average of 5 per day. The majority of these calls are sick persons or breathing problems with 76% of calls resulting in a transport. Mr. Matteson reported he attended an Arden Hills council meeting last month to get a building permit for their new office location but a lot of things changed and the Council voted 3 -2 to not allow the lease so he is now actively looking at other properties in New Brighton. Allina Health now has new ALS protocols in effect. Allina Health has expanded their service in Glencoe as Glencoe was experiencing some financial hardship which resulted in Glencoe asking to merge with Allina. C. Volunteers in Public Safety (YIPS) Commissioner Woods presented the following items of note: • The April blood drive was a success with 29 pints of blood being collected. The next blood drive is scheduled for June 25`n. • New Brighton Clean Up Day /Shredding Day is May 3rd from 9 am - Noon. • The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for May 4th at 5 pm at the New Brighton Community Center. • The New Brighton Triathlon is scheduled for June 7tH • Skywarn training is scheduled for May 27tH D. Public Safety /Homeland Security Update Sgt. Andy Masterman is retiring on May 23rd after serving New Brighton for 26 years. We will be recognizing Sgt. Masterman at the May 13th City Council meeting with a proclamation and a plaque. Sgt. Masterman will be a business agent for Law Enforcement Labor Services. Due to this retirement, we are working on a promotional process to replace his position and a hiring process.