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reviewed by the Public Safety Department. He stated his plan for this request would be <br />to study each intersection along the corridor over the period of a week. He recommended <br />this study be completed before winter. He provided further comment on the checks and <br />balances that had to be in place prior to stops signs being installed. <br /> <br />Hollimon stated he was not a fan of four-way stops. He explained the speed limit on <br />residential streets in Iowa, Wisconsin and North Dakota was 25 miles per hour. <br /> <br />Director Schlichting reviewed the sign inventory with the Commission. He explained the <br />City had a request previously for stop signs in this area which led to the installation of <br />“Yield” signs. He discussed the traffic accidents that have occurred along this corridor in <br />the past five years. He stated this was not a unique neighborhood but rather was typical <br />to other neighborhoods in New Brighton. <br /> <br />Kessler commented on how traffic sneaks through the City along 6th Street when other <br />roadways were backed up. <br /> <br />Hollimon reported he drove 6th Street last week and stated he had a hard time maintaining <br />30 miles per hour without keeping his foot on the brakes. <br /> <br />Malone stated as a mom of young children she was concerned about pedestrian safety. <br />She asked if this roadway was well lit and felt safe for walkers. Director Schlichting <br />commented every intersection along this roadway had a street light. He commented how <br />children would walk to school along this corridor. <br /> <br />Hollimon questioned how this item would proceed. Director Schlichting reported he <br />would be completing a study and would report back to the Commission with the findings. <br /> <br />VI. Reports and Updates <br /> <br />A. Allina Health – Dave Matteson <br /> <br />Dave Mattson explained Allina Health has deployed five ambulances to the East Coast <br />after hurricane Dorian hit. He commented these units have since been called back. He <br />stated there has been a spike in heavy drug use in the community. He reported Southside <br />Harm Reduction Services was working in Minneapolis to clean up hypodermic needles. <br />He discussed the harm of vaping and how lungs were being impacted. He explained <br />retired Public Safety Director Bob Jacobsen would be speaking to paramedics regarding <br />stress and thoughts of suicide. He commented further on the mental health services <br />available to EMS and first responders. <br /> <br />B. Public Safety Update – Director Paetznick <br /> <br />Director Paetznick discussed how the New Brighton Public Safety Department was <br />working to take care of its law enforcement officers and their mental health. He explained <br />the departments 30th officer would begin service on Tuesday, September 10th. He <br />reviewed the crime stats for July noting there was a continuing trend that crime was on <br />the decline while vehicle crashes were slightly higher. He commented school got off to a <br />great start for the School Resource Officers and noted officers were working with