HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2A - INTRODUCTION OF RICHARD GLANZER 8-20-13MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: 8/20/2013
PRESENTATION
ITEM #: 2A
AGENDA ITEM: Introduction of Richard “Woody” Glanzer to Council
SUBMITTED BY: Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Dean Zuleger, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Adam Bell, City Clerk
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item ................................................................................. Fire Chief
- Report/Presentation ................................................................................. Fire Chief
- Questions from Council to Staff .................................................. Mayor Facilitates
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required. This is to introduce Richard Glanzer to Council and Public. He will serve
the department in a Support Services role as our first ever Department Chaplain.
STAFF REPORT:
Richard comes to us from Willmar FD where he served as Chaplain. He has recently purchased a
home in Lake Elmo and approached us offering his assistance. His background and training are
in Chaplaincy and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, (CISD). We believe he will fill a critical
void in dealing with and supporting family members when disaster strikes as well as helping
department members in dealing with “difficult” call responses.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests that council recognize Richard Glanzer in the Voluntary Support
Services role of Department Chaplain. No formal action is required.