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<br /> <br />VI. Reports and Updates <br /> <br />A. Allina Health – Matt Miron <br /> <br />Matt Miron provided the Commission with an update on how Allina was responding to <br />COVID-19. He explained Allina was responding all people they come in contact with to be <br />wearing a mask in order to protect themselves and Allina staff. He commented on the <br />community paramedics program and described how this was helping people heal in the <br />community away from nursing homes. He indicated Allina has a 90-day supply of PPE for all <br />clinicians. He reported call volumes were down about 50% in the north metro at this time. <br />He explained Allina was actively recruiting and hiring paramedics and EMT’s. He thanked <br />all of the community partners that have provided donations of all kinds to Allina and its <br />paramedics. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kessler thanked Allina for a job well done in the community. <br /> <br />B. Public Safety Update – Director Paetznick <br /> <br />Director Paetznick stated New Brighton was at Day 61 in response to COVD-19. He <br />reported all City buildings had closed on Friday, March 13th. He explained call volume for <br />the Police Department were down, along with traffic crashes. He indicated domestics, <br />disputes and other criminals occurrences were still taking place. He reviewed New <br />Brighton’s five incident principles for guiding the City at this time which were: 1) Protect <br />workforce and community health; 2) Maintain essential services; 3) Offer employee <br />flexibility; 4) Provide community support; and 5) Developing contingency plans. He <br />commented further on the impacts COVID-19 has had on the community. He thanked all <br />who participated in the recent mask drive and stated these masks have been distributed to the <br />City’s congregate care facilities. He pulled up the City’s webpage and encouraged residents <br />to visit this site for additional information regarding COVID-19. <br /> <br />Director Paetznick discussed how summer activities would be impacted noting National <br />Night Out would be postponed to October 6th and Stockyard Days has been canceled. He <br />stated he was proud of how the City of New Brighton has responded to the pandemic and he <br />thanked his staff for remaining disciplined in order to maintain their health. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kessler requested further information regarding the Zoom training that was <br />held with Fire personnel. Director Paetznick reported 36 of the 41 fire fighters attended a <br />virtual training last Monday night. He explained this format was chosen in order to protect <br />the health of the fire personnel. <br /> <br />Director Paetznick commented further on how his department has been working to <br />compartmentalize in order to protect staff. He stated he appreciated all of the cooperation <br />that was going on between Police, Fire, EMT’s and local partners. He commended the <br />officers that responded to the recent standoff and provided the Commission with a <br />description on the events that occurred. <br /> <br />C. City Council Update – Graeme Allen, Councilmember <br /> <br />Councilmember Allen provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He <br />explained the Council hired a new City Manager, Devin Massopust. He discussed the great