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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />March 25, 2025 <br />Page 8 <br />1 Maintenance Division, Ice Skaters 2021-2025, Utilities Division, Watermain Breaks and Service <br />2 Leaks 2017-2024, Vehicle Maintenance Division, Engineering Division Projects 2024, Street & <br />3 Utility Improvements and Mill & Overlay Projects 2024-2040, 2024 Sustainability Initiatives, <br />4 Community Engagement & Service, Staff Training and Development, Staff Recognition, Electric <br />5 Vehicle Analysis, Well 4 Rehabilitation, 2025 Upcoming Events, and How to Stay Connected. <br />6 <br />7 Councilmember Jenson stated he has no concerns and thanked Mr. Gumke for the detail in his <br />8 report, along with a thanks to the entire department. <br />9 <br />10 Councilmember Doolan stated at the MWMO meeting, St. Anthony was commended for their <br />11 street sweeping efforts. <br />12 <br />13 Councilmember Randle left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. <br />14 <br />15 Mayor Webster asked about the Public Works staff and noted they are the humblest staff in the <br />16 City. Ernie Hicks is a valued employee. Mayor Webster referred to Well 4 and asked for an <br />17 explanation of the process for getting that well back online. Mr. Gumke explained there was an <br />18 issue with the chlorine level being too low. The water was always safe to drink. <br />19 <br />20 Mayor Webster commended the Parks Maintenance Division on the accessible and inclusive play <br />21 equipment at Silver Point Park. She thanked Mr. Gumke for his leadership in the Public Works <br />22 Department and all the Staff. <br />23 <br />24 D. Police Annual Re ort. <br />25 <br />26 Police Chief Jeff Spiess reviewed a PowerPoint of the Police Department Annual Report for <br />27 2024. The report included Department Summary, Crime Statistics (Part I and II Crimes), <br />28 Investigation Review, Calls for Service, Patrol Review, Reason for Stop Data, Education <br />29 Overview, Education Summary, Social Media Team, Strategic Plan/Community Engagement, <br />30 Community Engagement/Our Team, Community Engagement Events, Body Worn Camera <br />31 Program, Recruitment/Bold Strategy, Wellness Focus, Work Plan Accomplishments, What's on <br />32 Deck — Looking Ahead to 2025-2026, and How to Stay Connected. <br />33 <br />34 Today there are 22 police officers filling every shift. Overtime has decreased. There are two <br />35 police officers currently in field training. There are 3 cadets who will finish school in 2025. One <br />36 other cadet is being interviewed, which will bring the total to 28 if everything goes right. <br />37 <br />38 Mayor Webster asked about the therapy dog program and wondered if that was connected to the <br />39 lost dog program. She thanked Chief Spiess for the wonderful presentation. <br />40 <br />41 Councilmember Jenson stated he is amazed at the detail of the report. St. Anthony is the poster <br />42 child for community -oriented policing. He thanked Chief Spiess for his leadership and the team. <br />43 The department has a great operating system. <br />44 <br />