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Department Reports <br />A. Human Rights <br />Director Paetznick noted the racial justice panel, sponsored by New Brighton League of Women <br />Voters, had a great turnout and great conversations. There were good questions and a respectful <br />dialog. <br />Director Paetznick and Mayor Johnson served as community evaluators for the 8th grade student <br />presentations on their human rights projects at Highview Middle School. <br />B. Allina Health <br />Ms. Renee Rosenberg reported Allina is back to normal operations after the nurse's strike. Allina is <br />going to increase their office space at the Mounds View location. The new ambulances will be out <br />soon. They will have "auto load" which will load the patients into the ambulance without lifting. <br />C. Volunteers in Public Safety (YIPS) <br />Director Paetznick noted VIPS helped with the blood drive that was held two weeks ago. VIPS will <br />once again help with SantaCop this year. Retired Officer McNeely worked with the VIPS to <br />coordinate a transition before her retirement. SantaCop this year will be scaled back but will <br />continue to help those in need. <br />D. Public Safety/Homeland Security Update <br />Director Paetznick noted the following items: <br />o In reviewing the crime data, numbers are trending up a little. <br />o Officer Troy Hyland resigned and went to Coon Rapids PD. <br />o We have a conditional job offer out to one of our Police Reserves. <br />o Director Paetznick confirmed that he has been made the permanent Director of Public Safety. <br />Officer Trevor Hamdorf is now the permanent Deputy Director. <br />o Another conditional job offer will be extended to the next person on our eligibility list. <br />Mayor Johnson commented we are so lucky to have these two gentlemen in our community. <br />Congratulations and she looks forward to working with the both of you. <br />Council Member Strub commented we are lucky to have Director Paetznick. He is out in the <br />community and involved. Congratulations! <br />Council Liaison <br />A. Council Report <br />Council Member Brian Strub noted two new officers; Officer Kostohryz and Officer Nordhus, were <br />sworn in at the last council meeting. Council Member Strub also wishes the best of luck to Officer <br />Hyland. <br />