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Report Number 14 -282 Agenda Section V -2 11rBAMCJTM Meeting Date November 25, 2014 Um city that works [or you REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Presentation of Civilian Service Award to Lars Karlson DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Robert J. Jacobson, Director of Public Safe CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report Comments attached Recommendation: Conduct recognition by New Brighton Dept. of Public Safety for the Civilian Service Award to Mr. Lars Karlson. Legislative History: NIA Explanation:. On September 27th, 2014 Mr. Lars Karlson was sitting on the front step of his residence in the 300 block of 16`h Ave SW enjoying a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning. He was dressed casually in shorts and a t -shirt with no shoes. Mr. Karlson heard the revving of a motorcycle engine coming around the corner from eastbound Silver Lake to northbound 16th Ave SW. Mr. Karlson observed the motorcycle attempt to round the curve at an estimated 60 mph and then lost control. The motorcyclist was ejected off of the motorcycle and tumbled and rolled about 50 feet onto the grass. Mr. Karlson immediately rushed to the motorcyclist's aid and observed injuries to include bleeding from an open gash on his chin,. Mr. Karlson called 911 for emergency medical and police response but die motorcyclist was concerned and stated that he had to leave. The motorcyclist indicated that he had three previous DUI convictions and had warrants for his arrest. Mr. Karlson attempted to calm the motorcyclist but to no avail. The motorcyclist began. to flee on foot followed closely by Mr. Karlson. At great risk to himself, Mr. Karlson did not give up and tackled the motorcyclist. Again the motorcyclist got up and ran and was again tackled by Mr. Karlson. And., for a third time the motorcyclist began to flee after throwing a backpack at Mr. Karlson. Undeterred, Mr. Karlson again gave chase and blocked the motorcyclist's path. Mr. Karlson advised the motorcyclist that he was a runner and that if he tried to flee he would again simply chase him down and tackle him once more. Two joggers then stopped to offer their assistance while the motorcyclist continued to yell and argue. Mr. Karlson placed the motorcyclist under "citizen's arrest" and with the help of the two unidentified joggers kept him detained until the arrival of police officers including Officer Kevin Olson and Sgt. Terry Nelson. Mr. Karlson remained on scene for another 20 minutes as the investigation and ultimately arrest of the motorcyclist were completed. Mr. Karlson said it best as he told the motorcyclist that he had "endangered the safety of the neighborhood enough" I'1MUNC1LIREPORT51zOtMbiic Safwy0vilien Servica Avarrd - Uri Knriorn do,