2020.10.12 Public Safety Commission Minutes

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City had over 50 different virtual events and over 1,000 pounds of food and $2,600 was collected for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. He thanked the community for their generosity in the midst of a global pandemic. He reported October was Fire Safety Prevention Month. He noted a neighborhood fire truck parade was being planned for Saturday, October 31st. He reviewed the crime statistics for the City and noted crime was up 25%. He was hopeful that with the seasonal turn in weather the crimes of opportunity and property crimes would be on the decline. He explained the City had 30 positive COVID cases in the last week. He noted the Public Safety Department has only had 2 positive cases since the pandemic began. He commented the department was working with the City Clerk to assure the upcoming election was safe. He reported the Commission would be addressing use of force at its November meeting. The Commission encouraged the Public Safety Department to create a Zoom meeting or video for New Brighton children to view for Fire Safety Prevention Month. C. City Council Update – Graeme Allen, Councilmember Councilmember Allen provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He thanked all of the Public Safety officers who participated in the virtual National Night Out events. He reported early voting had begun at the New Brighton Community Center and would be held weekdays through November 2nd. He explained residents could also opt to vote on election day on Tuesday, November 3rd. He thanked all of the individuals that would be serving as election judges. He noted the City was still in need of additional election judges and those interested in serving in this capacity should contact the City Clerk. VII. Adjournment Motion by Kessler, seconded by Winkels to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried 7-0. Respectfully submitted, Tony Paetznick Director of Public Safety