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limit on local streets a concerted effort would have to be made to engage and educate the public. DCAD Director Schlichting reported a number of neighboring communities were migrating to 25 miles per hour which would assist in creating uniformity for the region.  Further discussion ensued regarding how the City would market and sign for the speed limit change, if a change were approved.  Commissioner Stout stated he liked the idea of lowering residential speed limits or putting sidewalks in some places to improve pedestrian safety. Motion by Kuipers, seconded by Judd to direct staff to further investigate what streets should remain at 30 and those that should be lowered to 25 miles per hour. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried 6-0. VI. Reports and Updates A. Allina Health – Dave Matteson Dave Mattson provided the Commission with an update from Allina Health. He discussed the staff changes that have occurred at Allina. He updated the group on COVID noting admissions were on the decline for the first time since the surge. He stated ICU’s were now filled with more non-COVID patients than COVID patients. He commented further on the EMS shortage and how this was impacting the region. He reviewed the 2021 calls for service for New Brighton and noted the response times. He discussed the school bus collision that occurred in New Brighton and described the services that were provided to the students. He thanked the New Brighton police officers that assisted with a recent call that involved a severely injured child. Commissioner Stout requested further information on the number of opioid overdoses occurring in the community. Mr. Mattson commented on the number of opioid overdoses that were occurring noting this was a growing concern for the community. He reported Allina was spending more money on Narcan than on any other medication. He described how the number overdoses often comes in waves. Director Paetznick agreed there has been an increase in frequency. B. Public Safety Update – Director Paetznick Director Paetznick provided the Commission with an update on COVID and noted Ramsey County was offering N-95 respirators. He explained he was pleased to report he hired an officer in the past month, which meant two new officers were being trained at this time. He noted the department still had three vacancies and stated laterals would be pursued for these positions. He commented further on the departments recruitment efforts for fire and police personnel. He discussed the vehicle crashes and fire calls the fire division had responded to recently. He explained he presented the City Council with crime data information at a recent worksession meeting and noted this information was available to the public on the City’s website. He noted he would be serving on the Ramsey County 911 Dispatch task force group. He stated the City was seeking student commissioners to serve with each Commission. Director Paetznick reported he provided the Commission with information on “no-knock warrants”. He discussed how the department serves warrants in the community and it was noted the department rarely has no-knock warrants.