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February 10, 2015 Page 2 of 5 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Commission Minutes Mayor Jacobsen received the following minutes on behalf of the City: Public Safety Commission minutes from November 24, 2014. Special Order of Business 1. Presentation from Bill Hammes of the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety Sergeant Terry Nelson the Coordinator for Traffic Safety in New Brighton introduced Bill Hammes to the City Council. Bill Hammes, Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety, recognized New Brighton Public Safety Department for their efforts in addressing traffic concerns, speeding and impaired drivers. He stated in 2002 the State of Minnesota had 657 fatalities on its streets and highways. He reported this number has been reduced to 395 in 2012. In 2014, this number came in around 370, which was the second lowest fatality rate since World War H He then discussed the fatal crashes that occurred in Ramsey County over the last year. He provided comment on the Towards Zero Death initiative and appreciated the continued cooperation of the Public Safety Department. He thanked Sergeant Nelson for attending the Ramsey County Public Safety meetings. Based on the efforts of the entire New Brighton Public Safety Department, he presented the Sergeant Nelson with a brand new LIDAR (speed detection tool). He reported that New Brighton was one of only eight departments that would be receiving this recognition. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. 2. Annual Presentation from the New Brighton Information Technology Services City Manager Lotter explained that IT Coordinator Barte would be presenting this item to the Council. IT Coordinator Barte provided the Council with an overview of the City's Information Technology Services. He stated he has been working for the City for over 20 years. He reported the IT department supports all City meeting coverage,160 computers, 22 iPads, 70 cell/smart phones, 36 servers, along with network communications between six buildings and five sewer lift stations. He then discussed the upgrades and accomplishments from the previous year. He noted the goals for 2015 to be a SAN install, an expansion of the Community Center network, Finance Department upgrade, Class POS system upgrade, all 2003 servers replaced and Public Safety CAD system will be upgraded. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked IT Coordinator Barte for his knowledge and expertise on behalf of the City. Councilmember Strub appreciated the IT Department as well and noted the City was able to provide a high level of customer service because of their efforts. Councilmember Bauman thanked IT Director Barte for his presentation. Mayor Jacobsen thanked IT Director Barte for assisting the City and its staff in the numerous technological transitions that have been made in recent years. He was pleased that the City Council has reduced its use of paper through the use of iPads. Presentation of the Wisconsin Community Media `Best of the Midwest Invitational" 2014 Award of Excellence for the New Brighton Exchange Marketing Video City Manager Lotter explained how community hours with CTV were used to create a marketing video for the New Brighton Exchange. This video was now being recognized by the Wisconsin Community Media for `Best of the Midwest Invitational" 2014 Award of Excellence. Code Enforcement Officer Hatch indicated he worked with Kevin Schmidt of CTV on the marketing video for the New Brighton Exchange two years ago, along with several local brokers. He discussed the script that was used and interviews that were held. Commission Minutes Special Order of Business 1. Presentation from sill Hammes oftheMN Office of Traffic Safety 2. Annual Presentation from the New Brighton Infomiation Technology Services 3. Presentation of the Wisconsin Coinarunity Media `Best ofthe Midwest Invitational" 2014 AwardofExcellence for theNewBnoton Exchange Marketing Video