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Councilmember Burg asked what Ms. Kessler believed were the three most important responsibilities a <br />commission member has to the community. <br />Ms. Kessler thought it was important to support police and fire with the technology and tools they needed. She <br />stated she would like to see body -cameras put in place and for the department to move into the 21St century. <br />She appreciated the fact that social workers were sent at times instead of police officers. She wanted to see <br />greater coordination between mental health professionals and police officers. She also wanted the City's <br />officers trained to better address mental health issues. She also wanted to see safety improved along Old <br />Highway 8 year DQ. <br />Mayor Johnson asked how Ms. Kessler would handle a situation where someone contacted her voicing <br />opposition to an item being discussed at your commission. She questioned if this would change if this person <br />was a family member or close friend. <br />Ms. Kessler stated she works well with people who do not always agree with her. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen asked how Ms. Kessler would represent herself in the public if there was a policy or <br />Ordinance she disagreed with. <br />Ms. Kessler indicated she would work to try and change it, within the boundaries of the law. She stated she <br />would work to make changes for the better. <br />Councilmember Bauman asked which of the following strikes her as the most interesting: land use and <br />variance, economic programs, business retention and redevelopment, impacts of recreation in the community, <br />or the impacts of public safety services. <br />Ms. Kessler stated she was move interested in public safety. Her second area of interest would be land use. <br />Mayor Johnson asked if Ms. Kessler had any questions for the Council. <br />Ms. Kessler questioned when the Public Safety Commission meets. <br />Councilmember Strub reported the Public Safety Commission meets on the last Monday of every month. He <br />indicated the group would be meeting next on Monday, March 27th at 6:30 p.m. <br />Mayor Johnson encouraged Ms. Kessler to contact the City with any further questions he may have. She <br />thanked Ms. Kessler for coming forward and being willing to serve the City. <br />Worksession adjourned at 6:28 pm <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Sandra Daniloff <br />Deputy City Clerk <br />