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<br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Recognition of Life Saving Awards <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Anthony S. Paetznick, Director of Public Safety <br />CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: <br />No comments to supplement this report ___ Comments attached ___ <br /> <br />Recommendation: Conduct recognition by New Brighton Department of Public Safety and Allina <br />Health Emergency Medical Services for Life Saving Awards. <br /> <br />Legislative History: Public Safety has a tradition of recognizing Life Saving Awards during City <br />Council meetings. <br /> <br />Financial Impact: n/a <br /> <br />Explanation: On January 21, 2019 around 1:02 pm, New Brighton resident Dave Nelson <br />collapsed in the gymnasium of the New Brighton Community Center while <br />playing basketball. Parks & Recreation Facilities Manager Bill Bach and Building <br />Assistant Chase Polekewski responded with the building’s two Automated <br />External Defibrillators (AEDs). Sgt. Terry Nelson was the first responder to <br />arrive following the 911 call and found bystanders Heather Riese and Katherine <br />Zapata performing CPR on Mr. Nelson. They were soon joined by Officers <br />Kimberly Boyd and Scott Kingslien with continuing CPR as the AED indicated the <br />presence of a shockable rhythm, with three shocks delivered to Mr. Nelson. <br />Allina EMS Paramedic Philip Niemczyk and EMT Timothy Sprandel arrived to <br />further assist with patient care, as Mr. Nelson began breathing on his own and <br />regained consciousness. Mr. Nelson was transported to the University of <br />Minnesota Fairview Hospital and released after only two days. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ________________________ <br />Anthony S. Paetznick <br />Director of Public Safety <br />Report Number: 1 <br />Agenda Section: Special Order <br />Report Date: Feb. 19, 2019 <br />Council Meeting Date: Feb. 26, 2019