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April 9,2019 Page 2 of 4 • Planning Commission Minutes from December 18,2018. • EDC Minutes from January 2,2019. • EDC Minutes from February 6,2019. • EDC Minutes from March 6,2019. • PREC Minutes from March 6,2019. Special Order of Business Special Order of 1. Oath of Office for Police Officer Austin Sonterre. Business I.Oath of Office for Public Safety Director Paetznick introduced newlyhired Police Officer AustinCouncil. Police Officer Austin Sonterre to the City Sonterre. City Clerk Spangrud administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Austin Sontene. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Councilmember Jacobsen welcomed Officer Sonterre to the New Brighton Public Safety Department. He encouraged him to uphold the high standards that are held by all officers within the department. Councilmember Burg welcomed Officer Sontene and appreciated the fact he was willing to serve this community. Mayor Johnson welcomed Officer Sonterre to the department and encouraged him to be safe. Councilmember Allen thanked Officer Sonterre for moving from lawncare service to public service. He reported Officer Sonterre was joining a phenomenal organization. Councilmember Dunsworth congratulated Officer Sontene on his new position with the City of New Brighton. 2. Life Saving Awairi. 2.Life Saving Award. Public Safety Director Paetznick reported on January 23,2019 around 9:38 pm,31-year-old Noor Siddiqui collapsed at LA Fitness. Officers Cody Amberg and Taylor Wodnick,along with Public Safety Officers (PSOs)John Thomas and Claudia Valdez responded to the 911 call. Allina Health Emergency Medical Services(EMS)Dispatcher Meagan Cheney provided pre-arrival instructions and Ms.Siddiqui's brother-in- law Mir Ali performed CPR. Responding officers found that the victim was not breathing and did not have a pulse. They continued lifesaving efforts and administered two shocks with an Automated External Defibrillator(AED),at which time Ms.Siddiqui regained a pulse. Allina Paramedic Charles Babbini and EMT Mark Beckenbach arrived to further provide patient care,with PSOs Thomas and Valdez riding in the ambulance to assist them. Ms.Siddiqui was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center and was breathing on her own upon arrival. She recovered and was able to retum home. He thanked all of the officers and first responders who assisted on this life-saving event. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Dr.Lick,Allina Health,congratulated the New Brighton Public Safety Department for their tremendous efforts. Mayor Johnson stated she was pleased Noor Siddiqui was alive and well,and able to attend this meeting. She thanked the EMT's and first responders for their life-saving efforts. Noor Siddiqui thanked all ofthe police officers and first responders from the bottom of her heart who assisted in saving her life. She stated she was so thankful to be able to still hug her kids and husband. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked the New Brighton Public Safety Department and EMT's for assisting in saving another life. Mayor Johnson thanked the Lion's for providing the local Boy Scouts with an AED. 3. Local Government Innovation Award. 3.Local Government Innovation Award. Public Safety Director Paetznick stated the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota named the Ramsey County Fire Chiefs Association(RCFCA)as the recipients of its 2018 Leading Innovator in the City Category of the 12th Annual Local Government Innovation Awards(LGIA)