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February 24, 2015 Page 3 of 7 side at Hazelnut Park. New Brighton Police Officer DeDominces was monitoring the radio channel and knew he was close to this emergency call in the City of Arden Hills. Officer DeDominces volunteered to respond and arrived about 3 1/2 minutes later and shortly after Mr. Johnson had arrived with the AED. Officer DeDominces, who was the first emergency responder on scene, utilized the Trinity Lutheran AED on Mr. Lund who was still not breathing nor had a pulse. Officer DeDominces used his experience and training for these situations and directed two "shocks" with the AED to Mr. Lund. Allina Paramedics, including Barb Schley and Kimberly Hedger, and other emergency personnel arrived as lifesaving efforts continued. Mr. Lund later regained a pulse and began breathing. Allina Medical transported Mr. Lund to Abbott Northwestern Hospital with Officer DeDominces and Ramsey County Sheriff's Deputy Luke Mickelson traveling with the ambulance to continue assisting with breathing for Mr. Lund to continue the critical chain of survival. Mr. Lund was treated at Abbott Northwestern and ultimately survived his cardiac arrest. Mr. Lund shared with us that his cardiologist indicated the damage to his heart is minimal. Mr. Lund's cardiologist attributes this lack of damage to prompt and properly performed CPR, rapid response of emergency personnel, rapid intervention of EMS, and the use of an AED. This chain of survival was successful in part due to recent CPR training by friends, a community AED that was located nearby, and a rapid, professional response by emergency personnel including Officer DeDominces who responded to a call which he was not obligated, nor expected, to handle. The chain of survival and care for Mr. Lund was performed so well that he returned to work on Monday, February 2; only 23 days after suffering a full cardiac arrest. For these actions, the New Brighton Department of Public Safety recognized Officer Brian DeDominces, Ramsey County Deputy Luke Mickelson, Paramedic Barb Schley, Paramedic Kimberly Hedger, along with community members Mr. Aaron Briggs, Mr. Grant Dawson, and Mr. Mike Johnson with the New Brighton Department of Public Safety Life Saving Award. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Dave Madison, Allina Medical, noted there were 1,000+ cardiac arrest situations every day in America. He stressed the importance of a quick response in a cardiac arrest situation. He reported that the assistance from Mr. Lund's friends and the chain of care provided by Police and EMS saved his life and provided for the successful outcome. Matthew Lund offered a heartfelt thanks to God and all involved in saving his life. He appreciated his friends' quick thinking and the professionals who stepped in to provide him further medical support. He also appreciated Trinity Lutheran for having an AED on site. Councilmember Bauman was pleased that the communities' efforts to create a Heart Safe Community were paying off. Councilmember Jacobsen commended Mr. Lund's friends and the Public Safety staff for their partnership and professionalism. Mayor Jacobsen agreed stating he believed New Brighton was one of the safety communities in the country. He thanked all involved for putting their training to use and for bringing Mr. Lund back to life. Consent Agenda Consent Agenda 1. Consolidated Vouches 1. Consolidated Vouchers 147893 through 148023 for a grand total of $908,849.60. 147893 through 148023. 2. Consider Approval of Application for Operational 2 AM Liquor License Big 2. Operational 2 AM Liquor Lie. - Big Louie's Bar and Grill. Louie's Bar & Grill. 3. Consideration of Final Payment for City Project 14-4, Iron/Manganese Removal 3. Final Payment for City Project 14-4. System Filter Rehabilitation WTP #1. 4. Res. Exec. Coop. 4. Consideration of Resolution AuthorizingExecution of a Cooperative Agreement P � Agr Ioth treesw/MNOT for 10th Street NW Bridge with MnDOT for the Widening of the 10th Street NW Bridge and Associated & Improvements.