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Several Public Safety staff received Lifesaving Awards at the September 23rd City Council meeting; Officer BJ DeBoer, Officer Trevor Hamdorf, Officer Tom Nerison, Detective Ed Sypniewski and Deputy Director Dan Olson. These officers helped to save the life of Mr. Loren Balfany, a New Brighton resident, who went into full cardiac arrest while at Wells Fargo bank on April 11, 2014. The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf notified the Public Safety Department that thus far, they have collected 5,036 lbs. of food, $1,009 in cash donations, and 1,514 lbs. of school supplies during our National Night Out efforts. The City Council officially accepted these donations at the September 23rd Council meeting. On Sunday, September 14th at about 2:40 am, Sgt. Krebsbach and Officer Amberg were conducting a foot patrol of the construction site at 1225 Old Hwy 8 NW (CSI). While conducting the foot patrol, they walked along the west side of the construction area and noticed the mobile office had lights on and a door standing open. As they approached the building to investigate, they observed a suspect, later identified as Craig Merritt, 32 years of age from Brooklyn Center, sitting in a chair inside the structure. The suspect was not- aware of the officers' presence. Assistance from Officer Kingslien, Officer Riedel and Ramsey County Sheriff's Office were called to assist. Mr. Merritt was confronted and he admitted that he had entered the structure stating, "I broke in to charge my phone." Mr. Merritt had several suspected stolen items in his possession to include credit cards, zip drive, wireless router, a phone charger and Werther's Original candy. Mr. Merritt was arrested and booked for Burglary. He was later formally charged with two counts of Burglary. This was a wonderful job created by a foot patrol by Sgt. Krebsbach and Officer Amberg. Deputy Director Olson reported several Public Safety members are running the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday to include Nate Macziewski, Matt Farmer, Chris Rother, Tony Paetznick, Bob Jacobson, and former Firefighter Andy Vik. Our department personnel have run 121 marathons so far; with Director Jacobson running his 25t marathon!! Council Liaison A. Council Report Council Member Burg reported the groundbreaking ceremony was held last week for the Pulte Homes. Pulte Homes reported they have had 600 inquiries already regarding this location which is the highest they have ever received. The Exchange Food & Drink opened on Friday so please stop in. On Tuesday, Council will have a closed meeting session regarding the US Army / New Brighton Water Treatment Settlement. On September 91h, Council passed a preliminary budget with a proposed tax levy increase of 1.9%. City staff have worked really hard to continue to deliver services as a low cost. New Brighton's tax levy increases have historically been much smaller than other cities of same and similar size. There will be a fundraiser for Northeast Youth & Family Services on October 22nd. The tickets are $35 with proceeds going to a good cause.