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February 24, 2015 Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the worksession minutes from the February 10, 2015 meeting. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Commission Minutes Mayor Jacobsen received the following minutes on behalf of the City: PREC minutes from January 7, 2015. Special Order of Business 1. Northeast Youth and Family Services, President & CEO Jerry Hromatka City Manager Lotter stated Jerry Hromatka to discuss the events taking place at Northeast Youth and Family Services. Jerry Hromatka, Northeast Youth and Family Services, thanked the Council for their time. He explained his organization has been around for 37 years. He was proud to say that New Brighton has supported NYFS since its inception. He discussed how his non-profit has been adjusting to meet the core needs of the community. He noted the three core focuses of NYFS was mental health, youth development and day treatment programs. Further information was provided on the services provided through each of these programs and how they were positively impacting the youth in the community. He provided comment on how the economy was improving but noted there were still service needs. He thanked New Brighton for their continued support and asked for comments or questions. Councilmember Burg requested further information on the NYFS award recipients. Mr. Hromatka explained eight members of the community were awarded with the Service to Youth Award He was inspired by the work done by these individuals. He then discussed an upcoming golf event that would assist in raising funds for NYFS. Councilmember Snub thanked Mr. Hromatka for his thorough report and for his dedicated service to the community. He asked how volunteers could get in contact with NYFS. Mr. Hromatka encouraged residents to visit NYFS's website for further information on his organization or to attend the upcoming leadership luncheon. He stated that he was always looking for adults to mentor youth 2. Presentation of Life Saving Awards City Manager Lotter stated Public Safety Director Jacobson would be presenting several staff members with a Life Saving Award. Public Safety Director Jacobson explained that on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at about 11:40 a.m., Mr. Matthew Lund and several of his friends were playing their regularly scheduled game of broomball at Hazelnut Park at 3301 New Brighton Road in Arden Hills. Mr. Lund had reportedly been playing one of his best games of broomball and was now taking his turn playing in goal. As the broomball game continued, one fellow player, Dan Magnuson, noted that Mr. Lund was lying on the ice and did not appear to be moving. As Mr. Lund lay motionless, he was checked on and found he did not have a pulse and was not breathing. Mr. Magnuson told teammates and friends to stop playing and for someone to call 911. Another player, Peter Javorski, went into action dialing 911 to initiate the chain of survival via emergency responders. Allina Medical and Ramsey County Sheriff's Office personnel were advised to respond to a "man down on the ice, no pulse." Meanwhile, friend Aaron Briggs, a personal trainer who had just recently become certified in CPR, and Grant Dawson, took quick, decisive action. They began CPR with Mr. Briggs performing chest compressions while Mr. Dawson began rescue breathing. Another friend, Mike Johnson, remained calm and determined a likely need for an AED. Mr. Johnson ran to nearby Trinity Lutheran Church which was open and had an easily accessible AED. Mr. Johnson retrieved the AED and ran back to his friend's Page 2 of 7 Commission Minutes Special Order of Business 1. Northeast Youth and Family Services, President & CEO Jerry Hromatka 2. Presentation of Life Saving Awards