2020.02.10 Public Safety Commission Packet

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Discussion included: • The definition of a suspicious vehicle was discussed. • The Commission discussed how parking concerns should be managed around apartment complexes that were adjacent to single-family homes. • The Commission requested staff review the sight lines and if sidewalks were on the street or if pedestrians/students were using the street. • Mayor Johnson commented on the parking requirements within the Midtown Village development and discussed how the developer had purchased more land from the City to meet parking requirements. • The Commission thanked Director Paetznick for the presentation on the City's parking regulations and sign requests. VI. Reports and Updates A. Allina Health — Dave Matteson Dave Mattson provided the Commission with an update on recent response calls. He noted Allina responded to an apartment fire in December and also assisted with a home birth. He described the multiple victim shooting event that occurred in Spring Lake Park. He discussed how Allina managed the recent ice storm. He reviewed the just -in -time training that Allina has been completing with its staff. He reported stating in June he would be having an additional Medical Director by the name of Dr. Greg Jones that would be focused on north metro operations. He commented on how to safely clear an intersection when an ambulance was behind vehicles. B. Public Safety Update — Director Paetznick Director Paetznick reported VIPS would be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Community Center on Wednesday, January 15th from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. He discussed how the City was partnering with NYFS on mental health calls. He described in- service sexual assault investigation training his officers attended last week with Ramsey County. He thanked Allina for their great response to the recent apartment fire. He reported the Public Safety Department took possession of its new utility truck in December. He anticipated the ladder truck would be completed in the next couple months. He reported the snow sculpture opened last weekend and the ice castle would be open on Friday, January 17th. C. City Council Update —Valerie Johnson, Mayor Mayor Johnson wished everyone a Happy New Year. She thanked the Bartz Brothers for coming up with another great snow sculpture again this year. She thanked the neighbors for being patient. She reported on Wednesday, January 15th the Transportation Committee and Representative Connie Bernardy would be taking a tour through New Brighton, Fridley and Blaine. She noted the whistle free zone would be discussed with the Committee members. She commented on how the Real ID was adversely impacting the license bureau and noted she would continue to advocate for this endeavor. She stated on Monday, January 27th there would be a legislative hearing at the New Brighton Community Center on legalizing marijuana. She indicated the hearing would be held at 5:30 p.m. She updated the Commission on the Midtown Village development. She reported the City Council was in the middle of the hiring process for the City Manager. She encouraged the six members that had expiring terms to reapply if interested in continuing their service to the City.