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June 12, 2014 Meeting Minutes
Attending: Pat Dougherty, Linda Ringstad, Betsy Jader, Janine Alcorn, Woody Spitzmueller, PLPD
Randy Hofstad, Mike McGuire
Absent: Emily Gulstad, Gina Gertner
Meeting called to order at 4:05 pm by Pat.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Janine; 2nd by Linda. Approval Unanimous.
Approval of May Minutes: Motion by Linda; 2nd by Betsy. Approval Unanimous
Old business:
Committee discussed current list of objectives. Renumbered and prioritized the objectives based on most
recent city survey results.
New business:
Lt Hofstad discussed state wide ‘toward zero death’ campaign. The spring campaign resulted in some
24000 stops statewide with a number of vehicle forfeitures.
Randy also noted that the PLPD has hired two new police officers. They wrap up their training program in
June. Once these new officers are sworn in the department will be fully staffed. Also a significant number
of drivers cited for seat belt violation.
Linda mentioned that the Savage Commuity Education has partnered with the Savage PD for a ‘Know the
Truth’ (KTT) campaign to combat substance abuse in concert with MN Teen Challenge. Program planned
on Thursday, 2 October 2014 at the PLSHS. The committee will offer assistance as may be requested.
Motion: Janine moved that the CSAC assist with event in partnership with KTT; Woody 2nd: unanimous
approval.
Discussed the annual Neighborhood Night Out; now termed ‘Night to Unite’. Always scheduled on the
first Tuesday in August. Planned by the PLPD for Tuesday, 5 August 2014.
Action: Frank Boyles has requested that CSAC focus on specific safety issues surfaced in resident survey.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.
Motion by Woody, 2nd by Pat. Unanimous approval.