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The kick off meeting for the New Brighton Comprehensive Plan was held on November 9th; this is <br />largely a land use plan which needs to be revised/updated every 10 years. <br />The Employee Recognition Breakfast was held on November 10th. Congratulations to Deputy <br />Director Hamdorf on receiving the Michael J. Walker Spirit Award. <br />The Ramsey County Sheriff attended the November 22nd Council meeting to give their annual update <br />to the council. <br />Council Member Strub and Director Paetznick talked about the new CAD system which has the <br />ability to create a response plan to send the closest fire apparatus; this is called Closest Unit <br />Dispatching, and gets the right resources headed to the fire call right away. Council Member Strub is <br />immensely impressed with the leaders in our community to be able to agree to do this for the benefit <br />of the residents. <br />Old Business <br />A. Lock Boxes for Citizens <br />Commissioner Lamp is inquiring into the pros and cons of lock boxes. Director Paetznick stated he <br />has looked a little into Roseville's program which is a little different for them as their fire personnel <br />respond to medicals. Director Paetznick stated we don't see a big problem with this in our <br />community. He noted an option would be a private lock box instead. <br />B. Commission Role in Public Safety Director Selection Process <br />This item is no longer an issue since Director Paetznick has been appointed the Director of Public <br />Safety. <br />New Business <br />A. City Council Referrals <br />1. Brighton Shores (Long Lake Road/Beach Road) Street Light Request <br />2. Robin Lane Traffic Concerns <br />Director Paetznick reported that Mr. Craig Schlichting, Director of Community Assets <br />and Development, will present to the Commission on these two items at the January <br />meeting. <br />3. Police Body Worn Cameras <br />Director Paetznick reported we plan to have a presentation regarding this item at the <br />February commission meeting; with a chance for public input. <br />Commissioner Conway inquired about the Commission process. Council Member Strub stated that <br />applications will be accepted for new commissioners and for commissioners whose terms are <br />expiring. Then the commission applicants will have an interview with Council and city staff and then <br />appointments for the commissions are made. <br />