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February 26, 2019 Page 2 of 6 Special Order of Business 1. Life Saving Award City Manager Lotter reported Public Safety Director Paetznick would be presenting this item to the City Council. Public Safety Director Paetznick reported on January 21, 2019 around 1:02 pm, New Brighton resident Dave Nelson collapsed in the gymnasium of the New Brighton Community Center while playing basketball. Parks & Recreation Facilities Manager Bill Bach and Building Assistant Chase Polekewski responded with the building’s two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Sergeant Terry Nelson was the first responder to arrive following the 911 call and found bystanders Heather Riese and Katherine Zapata performing CPR on Mr. Nelson. They were soon joined by Officers Kimberly Boyd and Scott Kingslien with continuing CPR as the AED indicated the presence of a shockable rhythm, with three shocks delivered to Mr. Nelson. Allina EMS Paramedic Philip Niemczyk and EMT Timothy Sprandel arrived to further assist with patient care, as Mr. Nelson began breathing on his own and regained consciousness. Mr. Nelson was transported to the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital and released after only two days. He recognized all of the first responders and New Brighton residents that assisted in saving Dave Nelson’s life. Nathan Lane, Allina EMS, thanked the Council and the citizens of New Brighton for being a Heart Safe Community. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Dave Nelson thanked all who assisted in saving his life, both in Public Safety and those who were bystanders. He explained it was amazing for him to be standing here today and indicated it was because of the quick actions of the first responders that he was still alive. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked all of the first responders and bystanders for caring and taking quick action. Councilmember Allen commented the quality of life that was provided by the City’s first responders was invaluable. He thanked each and every one of them for the tremendous service they provide to the community. 2. NYFS Annual Update City Manager Lotter reported Jerry Hromatka from NYFS had a presentation for the City Council. Jerry Hromatka, Northeast Youth and Family Services, thanked the Council for their time. He updated the Council on the good things that were occurring at NYFS. He reported NYFS served youth age 5 to 21 and noted 4,000 youth were served each year. He explained NYFS focused on three program areas, which were mental health, day treatment and community service. He indicated these programs were solution oriented and worked towards reaching positive results. He commented on the benefit of investing in youth and those suffering from mental health. He discussed the importance of connection with both youth and seniors in the community. He described how technology was changing youth and the workforce and the importance of providing youth with 21st Century skills. He reviewed NYFS’s budget for 2019 and thanked New Brighton for their continued partnership. He invited the Council to attend the NYFS Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1st. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked Mr. Hromatka for his efforts on behalf of the community. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Hromatka and NYFS for their assistance with youth. 3. Update from Rise, Inc. on Services in New Brighton Community Center Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported Judy Anderson from Rise had an update for the City Council. Judy Anderson, Rise, discussed the great things that were happening at the Community Center. She thanked the City for the great partnership that had been entered into between New Brighton and Rise. She provided Special Order of Business 1. Life Saving Award 2. NYFS Annual Update 3. Update from Rise, Inc. on Services in New Brighton Community Center