2020.05.11 Public Safety Commission Packet

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NEW BRIGHTON building tomorrow today MINUTES Public Safety Commission March 9, 2020 City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Hollimon. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Commissioners Robert Boyd, William Cook, Amina Ghouse, Geoff Hollimon, Stephanie Kitzhaber, Stephanie Malone, Karen Wagner, and Ache Wakai. Members Absent: Commissioner Tanya Kessler. Also Present: Director Tony Paetznick, Council Member Paul Jacobsen and Dave Matteson (Allina Health). III. Approval of Agenda Motion by Wagner, seconded by Cook to approve the March 9, 2020 agenda as presented. Motion carried 8-0. IV. Approval of Minutes Motion by Wagner, seconded by Kitzhaber to approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as presented. Motion carried 8-0. V. Presentations and Public Hearings A. Public Health Emergency Management — Tony Paetznick, Public Safety Director Director Paetznick provided the Commission with a presentation on the City's Public Health Emergency Management Plan. He described the role of the New Brighton Public Safety Department in a public health emergency. He reported the City would be taking advantage of the new billboard and would be posting a message encouraging residents to Prevent the Spread by washing their hands, staying home when they are sick and to cover their cough. He noted the City's website would also be updated with the latest information on the Coronavirus. He commented on the information available from the CDC on the virus. The Ramsey County Emergency Operations Plan was also discussed. The activities within the scope of health and medical services was reviewed. He encouraged Commissioners to refer members of the public to contact the Public Safety Department with any comments or questions they may have about the "what if's". He then commented on the Ramsey County