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B. City Council Update – Emily Dunsworth, Councilmember Councilmember Dunsworth provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She stated the Council was working on the preliminary budget and tax levy for 2024. She reported the final vote for the budget and levy would be in December. She recognized that today was September 11 and she appreciated being at the Public Safety Center this evening. C. Public Safety Update – Director Paetznick Director Paetznick explained he was in the middle of a firefighter hiring process. He reported he spent the later part of August and early September addressing the SRO topic. He noted he has continued with the SRO program and he was acutely aware of the problematic legislation that was in place. He believed it was best for the students for the officers to remain in place. He commented on the assessment study that would be completed on the Public Safety Department by an outside consultant and stated this topic would be addressed by the Commission on October 9. He discussed the challenges that were facing the County wide reporting program. Further discussion ensued regarding staffing for the Public Safety Department. VI. Presentations and Business Items A. Public Safety Center Tour – Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(d) Motion by Harkins, seconded by Stout to adjourn to a Closed Meeting at 6:59 p.m. Motion carried 8-0. Director Paetznick provided the Commission with a tour of the Public Safety Center. Motion by Wagner, seconded by Hollimon to reconvene the Public Safety Commission meeting at 8:38 p.m. Motion carried 8-0. VII. Adjournment Motion by Hollimon, seconded by Stout to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion carried 8-0. Respectfully submitted, Tony Paetznick Director of Public Safety