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<br /> <br />C. Strategic Priorities for 2022-2023 – Tony Paetznick, Director of Public Safety <br /> <br />Director Paetznick reviewed the City Council’s five strategic priorities for 2022 through <br />2023 with the Commission. He commented on the priorities that overlap with the work of the <br />Public Safety Commission. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> Councilmember Allen discussed how the Council was working to address the <br />workloads of staff members. <br /> The Commission thanked staff for the update on the Council’s strategic priorities. <br /> <br />VI. Reports and Updates <br /> <br />A. Allina Health – Dave Matteson <br /> <br />Dave Mattson provided the Commission with an update from Allina Health. He discussed the <br />staffing crisis Allina has been working through but noted six full time paramedics started on <br />June 6 and 12 EMT’s would be starting at the end of June. He stated a medical director was <br />hired out of Shakopee and he would be focused on the south metro. He reported 41 <br />ambulances were recently purchased and these would replace Allina’s sprinters. He reviewed <br />the calls for service data and noted May was the busiest month so far in 2022. He <br />commented on a significant event that occurred in Coon Rapids. He discussed how BYPAP <br />versus CPAP would be the standard for patients in need of respiratory assistance. <br /> <br />B. Public Safety Update – Director Paetznick <br /> <br />Director Paetznick stated on May 17 the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office released their <br />decision on the Merwyn’s Liquor case for the event that occurred back in November 2021. <br />The use of force was found to be justified and no criminal charges were filed against the <br />officers involved in that event. He commented staff was into the summertime staffing phase, <br />which was helping the department. He stated National Night Out would be held on Tuesday, <br />August 2. He reported Stockyard Days would now be hosted by the New Brighton Lions and <br />this event would be held August 12 through August 14. He encouraged residents to pay <br />attention to the excessive heat warnings this summer. The pillars within the 21st Century <br />policing model were further discussed with the Commission, along with the discussions he <br />has had with other police chiefs on how to address gun violence. Further discussion ensued <br />regarding the construction that was occurring on I-694. <br /> <br />C. City Council Update – Graeme Allen, Councilmember <br /> <br />Councilmember Allen provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He <br />stated the City Council would be discussing how to advocate against or address gun violence <br />at its next Council meeting. He understood there would have to be changes in law in order <br />for this to happen. He indicated the country was become more armed than ever and guns <br />were being used to resolve issues, which was sadly impacting society. He explained final <br />construction and inspections were being completed on Midtown Village. He thanked <br />everyone who participated in No Mow May. He invited residents to participate in the Chalk <br />Walk Festival which would be held Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26. <br />