Item 3.1 8.19.2025 Draft Public Safety Meeting MinutesPUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Prairie Center
August 19, 2025
6:30 PM
Call to Order.
This meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Chair David Greeman; Commissioners: Dan Freiberg, Gregory Hubbard, Judy Sibert,
Kyle Heltemes, and Rossamon Becker.
Absent: Commissioner Loren Green and Emergency Services Director Rausch
City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp, CM Tina Goede
2.Consider agenda approval.
Commissioner Gregory Hubbard motioned to approve agenda as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Dan Freiberg. All in favor. Motioned carried 6-0.
3.Consider the following minutes:
3.1 June 10, 2025, and notes from July 8, 2025
Commissioner Dan Freiberg motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Judy Sibert. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
5.Open Forum
Chair David Greeman attended the funeral for John Braun who was a member of the Public
Safety Commission. David learned about John‘s military career and how extensive it was and
spoke highly of him. A sympathy card was passed around for the mayor, attending city council,
and each commissioner to sign.
Chair David Greeman asked for volunteers to attend the booth for the Prairie Festival and what
we should get to hand out to the children. The festival is on September 13th, and the location
will be near the touch a truck area. The commission will have an awning, table, and banners set
up for the festival.
The commission also discussed finding a replacement for Director Rausch who is leaving
because of health problems. Initially, the city would like to hire an interim person and then hire
a full-time individual.
6.Emergency Services Director Rausch Updates.
Because of illness Director Rausch was unable to attend.
Item 3.1
7. Review received monthly reports.
7.1 Albertville Fire Department.
No one was present from the Albertville Fire Department
7.2 Elk River Fire Department.
No one was present from the from the Elk River Fire Department.
7.3 Rogers Fire Department.
No one was present from the Rogers Fire Department.
7.4 Wright County Sherriff Department.
Deputy Blitz was present and discussed taking emergency action during differing
emergency events and provided a handout.
7.5 CentraCare EMS
No one was present from the CentraCare EMS
7.6 Allina EMS
No one was present from the from Allina EMS
7. Set Next Meeting
September 9, 2025, at 6:30 pm.
8. Adjourn.
Commissioner Gregory Hubbard motioned to adjourn at 7:06 PM. Seconded by Commissioner
Dan Freiberg. All in favor. Motion carried 6-0.
Minutes taken/written by Commissioner Kyle Heltemes