Okay. At this time, I'll call the February 23rd, 2026 meeting to order. Uh, please rise for the pledge if you can. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it
stands one nation indivisible. Make a motion to adopt tonight's agenda. >> Second. >> Have a motion and a second. All in favor? >> I >> I >> uh presentations or no? Yeah.
Presentations. Sheriff's office. >> Good evening, Mayor and Council. Uh January started off with uh 342 calls for service. It's on par with what we've seen in years past. Uh we responded to four assaults, four theft reports, and
two damage to property calls. We had 19 arrests for miscellaneous offenses and conducted 106 traffic stops, which resulted in 19 traffic citations on our roadway. Uh a couple of our notable calls, one being on the 9th at 9:47 p.m., Deputy
Vitec stopped a vehicle after checking the plate and learning that the vehicle had been sold, but the title not properly transferred. Uh while speaking with the driver, Deputy Vitec learned uh that this driver did not have a valid driver's license and was canceled in I in the public safety. Driver thought he had a valid
license, but he had uh received a yellow document in the mail though uh and acknowledged he had not paid outstanding fines. Driver was arrested and transported to jail where he was booked on gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation. On the 19th, uh, Deputy Sullivan was
dispatched a phone call fraud report. While speaking with the caller, Deputy Sullivan learned that the victim had provided a $500 Venmo payment through Facebook Messenger to someone offering to sell a John Deere tractor. Um, our caller had yet to receive that uh piece
of machinery that he had paid the $500 for. The seller ended up giving several excuses to the buyer on why he couldn't pick the tractor up and stopped communicating with our victim in this case. Deputy Sullivan conducted an investigation on her own and was quickly
able to locate the exact picture of this tractor the victim had intended to buy on an auction website priced at $3,800 from Ontario, Canada. Deputy Sullivan was able to successfully identify the suspects in this case through the use of our law enforcement databases and has
since completed her case by sending it to our investigations team for charges of theft by swindle. And then finally, on the 28th of January at 10:04 a.m., Deputy Madson observed a vehicle traveling well above the posted speed limit on Highway 65 and 81st
Avenue. When the deputy attempted to stop that car, the driver accelerated to speeds of over 100 miles per hour and continued northbound, crossing into county. The vehicle eventually slowed near an intersection in Iani where the deputy performed a controlled pursuit
immobilization technique or a pit maneuver as we refer to it as bringing the vehicle to a stop. Both occupants of the vehicle were compliant with commands and were safely detained. The driver was found to have a revoked driver's license. No contraband was
located during the search. The driver did later admit to fleeing out of fear and poor decision-making. So, the driver was transported to jail and booked on charges of fleeing in a motor vehicle and driving after revocation. So, that was it for the month of January. Pretty standard from what we see usually at
this time of year. Um, just as a reminder, next month we're going to do our meet the deputy night. So, I'll bring all of our contract deputies that serve our East Bethl community here. So, please make sure to tune in and join us. We have a number of returning deputies
that uh have worked the city for a long time, which is a good thing. But we also see some new faces as well. So, we're planning on doing next month. >> Sounds good. Anybody any questions for >> uh just a question on curiosity on this
fraud case saying that the uh original or the exact picture of the tractor was out of Ontario, Canada. Um but you did identify uh individuals involved. Were those individuals actually like local to the
state and we're just using that picture? >> Yes. Local to the state. Uh well within our ability to enforce what had happened here. So sounds like it was just some pick or clip art that you would find online and >> Yeah. They just posted >> took a picture copied and
>> Yeah. And we see a lot of these scams. So um please be cautious when you're looking at Facebook Messenger, eBay, all those other things. Look for those reviews. Make sure you're doing your research before you do that. We get a lot of fraud cases uh through our investigative division. So, um that
extra two minutes that it takes to look at these things is super helpful. >> You could really you can see through it if you really take take a moment to to uh gain some knowledge on what you're buying and who you're buying it from. And you know, a little preparation goes
a long way. It's very easy to spot if you know what to look for. >> Yeah. Stop and think for five minutes. Any other question? >> Yeah, I do. Um, two of my neighbors this week have uh complained to me and one of them I saw
the sheriff's over by there uh with these scams online phone calling up and telling people that they owe money or whatever. >> Yeah, >> looks like they're really targeting this area. >> Yeah, we've seen an uptick in that. Um but I I use the word uptick maybe cautiously. We're always dealing with
those. Those are very very common. Um Were these people identifying themselves as members of the sheriff's office? >> No, they were identifying themselves as someone from the bank and there was an error in their account. >> Yeah. Again, be careful. Usually the banks communicate through through certified mail and we would communicate
with anybody through certified mail or in person. Um we do see those quite a bit and usually people are communicating you know with VPNs. So it's very very difficult for us to track where those calls originate from. Uh, education is the key component here, I think. And
knowing that these things exist is is uh, you know, is half the battle. And we don't call and ask for money. We never call and tell you that you have a warrant. Usually don't do anything like that. So, if you have any questions or if something just doesn't seem right, it
probably is. You rely on your instincts in this case. And if you have any questions, hang up the phone, call 911, ask to speak to a deputy. They'll be able to tell you if what you're uh receiving on the other end of your previous phone call is legitimate or not. >> Yeah. One of the neighbors said uh they called him and said there was $14,000
actually put into his account. >> Yeah. >> He said thank you and hung up. So >> So that was kind of nice. >> Wow. >> Good to know that. >> Yeah. It's out there. >> Oh, they're pretty they're pretty good at it. They one called me about a year
ago and actually had my oldest grandson's voice on there. >> Yeah. And first I was taking it for serious and then it just it just didn't work out. You know, they wouldn't give me a badge number or nothing like this. And
>> they actually use your family voices, how somehow they get them. >> And AI AI plays a lot into that too. And um a lot of our information can be found online. It's as simple as Google search. So >> yeah, and they are very sophisticated
because I know somebody who they called and the number name and number of the bank was on the caller ID. So they thought it was absolutely legit, but and they called back and it was the same person because they intercepted the
bank's phone number somehow. So >> it's very scary how sophisticated they can be. >> Yep. I've gotten them as well and and uh they they promise lots of things
and uh the the key is not to give out any personal information and what they said uh in addition to the thing that they are calling about
they said we have information that accounts have been opened in your name in these 10 different banks and these were local banks. So, but as soon as I pressed them on some information, then they're done talking. But just be
certain, I called up the local banks and said, "Uh, do I have a mystery account here?" >> So, yeah, it's always best to verify and don't give your information out. Yep.
I have a quick question I'd like to ask since we're discussing this, but have you experienced any any issues with cryptocurrency scams and crypto ATMs here in the county or in the city? >> Yeah, I was going to I was going to jump into that. That's a whole another that's a separate completely separate than you know um somebody actually trying to scam
physically. Some of these kiosks and things um are up for discussion on you know what the effectiveness is, what their usage is without uh you know uh um increasing the ability to conduct criminal activity. You know, uh
cryptocurrency is it's new. I I don't know a whole heck of a lot about it, but we're learning in the investigative division slowly but surely. Following the money trail is very difficult for us because a lot of these accounts exist overseas. And at that point, as you know, um our hands are tied and some of
our federal partners have really helped and stepped up with taking some cases um over a over a large sum of money that's been taken. But other than that, you know, if you fall into that trap, there's not a whole heck of a lot we can do to help you out. So, like I said
before, please be careful on what you're investing in, how you're using cryptocurrency and things like that. We are seeing a lot of those. >> Okay. Thank you for elaborating on that. That's helpful. We see it a lot and I'm just curious if it's happened here. So, terrific. >> Would the sheriff's department have
anybody that would be able to put on a presentation about fraud? >> Yep. Yeah, certainly. Um, actually investigator assigned to the city of East Buffalo. Derek Lean has done it twice now. He's got one um on a PowerPoint. I think it takes about a half hour hour. We've done them at the
sheriff's office. We did it last spring. We can certainly set something up. >> Yeah. I was wondering if we could have maybe like a 15minute one at uh we have we're planning a spring town hall meeting, but in addition to that,
possibly the seniors would be interested in a longer version. I know seniors are targeted explicitly. >> Yeah, we did one at the sheriff's office last year. We were up at our saviors, I think. So, we can certainly uh we can certainly set anything up that that
council would recommend. We can certainly get something on the books and Derrick's more than willing to help. >> Yeah. Um um Suzan, >> leave me a card and I'll or a a card or a phone number of who to contact or send me an email and I will reach out because
third Thursday of every month we're always looking for somebody. >> I'll uh I'll send you an email in the morning and we can connect. >> Perfect. Thank you. >> Any questions from the public for sheriff's office? None being heard. Thank you, Derek. >> Thank you. Thanks, Derek.
>> Fire chief's report. Good evening, mayor and members of the council. Uh, thank you for allowing me to be here tonight. Uh, the, uh, February numbers you should have before you, uh, we had a total of 59 calls, uh, 30% of those were falls or
shortness of breath. Um, so I think everybody's had some sort of bout with, uh, the crud that's gone around and it's, uh, sent people to the hospital and stuff. So, just make sure you're taking care of yourself. Uh, we had one mutual aid uh mutual aid fire request
and then we had a car versus power pull for some of the uh the fireside uh calls. Um, MXL was there very quickly and they were able to maintain power to the area that was affected and get it fixed uh relatively quickly. So, that
was that was nice. Uh, this month we've done five hours of training. We focused on incident command and tonight uh the fire department members are working with Alina on medical training. Uh I believe it's cardiac
and uh uh birth. Um one thing to talk about is uh burning permits and open burning. Um I encourage everybody to check the DNR's website for any burning bans that might be coming uh
with little to no snow on the ground. Fires spread fast this time of year. So if you are out burning a brush pile or something like that, make sure you're keeping track of it. Um couple of things. Uh there's a
retirement that's on the consent agenda uh for Jeff Porsche of he has 37 years with the department. Uh so I would like to congratulate him and thank him for his time with the department and uh wish him well in his uh uh retirement.
Uh there's uh new hire number eight on the consent agenda as well tonight. Uh we're excited about that. Uh five probationary members started the academy last week. Um it sounds like it's going well and they're acclimating to that.
Well, we also have two members that are currently uh enrolled in instructor one that's being held in now then. Um, so it's good to see our people getting out and uh moving things forward for themselves. Um, and I've been asked a couple of times and I still don't know
the exact answer. Um, I don't know what the ice conditions are. However, I will say with the weather getting warmer to make sure that you're watching the ice conditions if you're out on the ice. Um, it, you know, it's going to be 50 on Friday. Um, I know there's a lot of ice
out there, but it can deteriorate pretty fast. So, just make sure you're being safe out there if you're if you're out on the water. That's all I have. >> I know in the news tonight, two of them went through on Minnotonka today. >> I also saw a news article on Red that
there was a pickup with an ice house and in in the water. So, uh even though it's been cold and it looks like it should be solid, it's it's never 100% safe. So, >> what's the mandatory date for fish houses to come off this year?
>> I'm not positive. >> Is it the 28th? >> It's usually the 28th. The end of February, but I'm not positive. >> I was thinking it was March. >> No, no, it's always been the end of February. >> End of February. >> Okay, that's coming up.
>> Um, I have a another question about your new hire versus how long before they go to the academy? I mean, do they once they're hired, are they in the academy even though they've been going the academy has been going on or do they start at a different level? How does that work?
>> Uh, well, this particular new hire that we have on the council's agenda tonight comes to us with a lot of experience. >> Oh, good. >> Um, he will well have to verify with with this gentleman, but he wouldn't be attending the academy. Um, but if he
were to need the academy, he would have to wait until the summer session started. So, uh, the last one that we hired, um, uh, Colton, uh, we were able to get him onboarded and signed up with the academy just before it started. Ideally, we'd
like to have him in house for a little bit before, uh, they start the academy just so they feel a little bit more prepared. Uh, but we were able to get him in just at the end there. >> Perfect. Okay, I get it. Thanks. That's all I have.
Any questions from the public for the chief? >> Not being heard. Thank you, Jeff. Thanks, Chief. >> Thanks, Chief. >> Public forum. I don't think anybody signed up for nothing. Okay. >> Consent agenda. >> Make a motion to approve tonight's
consent agenda. I'd like to pull item F as in frog. >> And I'd like to pull item D. And I'll second. >> What one did you want to pull? D >> I'm going to pull G.
So I'm going to vote F and A. Okay. All those in favor? We have a motion and a second. All those in favor of the consent agenda as amended? I >> I >> Okay. Item A,
I just got a question. Did this uh we got the definitions basically in front of usually like the uh the categories of all the expenses. >> Y is that for a reason or usually it's
behind so we can otherwise now we got to go through this and then >> Yep. There's there's two different bill lists that we've provided at this point. one is by um vendor and then the second one is going to be by the actual department that's making the purchase.
>> So is that the one you're referring to? >> Yeah. Well, see, yeah, because this starts out, you know, usually you got them all listed like this all the way through this, >> right? >> That's I was just wondering, you didn't change. >> No, >> it's just for this.
>> No. Okay. All right. Make a motion to approve item A. >> Second. >> Okay, we have a motion and a second. Any further discussion on it? >> Is there any way we can get them combined? >> Um, we can make,
>> you know, I mean, can we sit down and try and get it where it's a little bit easier to go through the bills instead of opening them one, cross-checking here? You know what I mean? It just takes >> Yeah, each list is obviously it depends on how the individual would like to look at the actual bill list. One again is by
vendor. So, you can go by by whoever is making the purchase or whatever the vendor is that it's getting purchased from. And the other list is by department. So, it's really depends on how someone wants to look at it. You don't really have to cross reference them because they're they're giving you the same information except in two
different ways. >> Okay. >> So, maybe we can just kind of touch base off. >> We're going to add one a little bit to one and take a little bit off. I I don't know. It just seems like it takes a lot of time and it's it's a little confusing at times to go through. >> Yeah. Maybe we can just touch checks tomorrow and kind of go through and then
maybe get get a consensus on what you'd like to see. >> Yes, >> that'd be great. >> Awesome. >> Any other discussion? >> None being heard. We have a motion and a second. All those in favor? >> I. >> Item D.
>> Okay. This is the playground purchase. Could you bring up that picture? It's a great playground. Um, and I just have a question about what was on the picture because I couldn't make it out online. And then I wanted to know um
if you and I know it's been said before, but I couldn't find it and I can't remember exactly how much um and park fees did um that development pay.
>> Sure. I think it was like 160 162 so far. >> 162. So >> I believe I believe so. >> Okay. >> So just a little bit of background on this uh development. So they're through phase two as far as approvals are
concerned and they've submitted $162,000 worth of park dedication fees. So this playground, the one that was just illustrated up on the the the screen there was going to be 125,837 for your consideration tonight. And then the other part of that is 19,257
for the zipline. And the zip line is very similar to the one that's out in um booster east. So booster west. Um and again almost identical which a total cost of 145,094 then for tonight's consideration.
>> Perfect. And I was just wondering where is the zipline going to go up in that park? >> That I'm not sure. Um, again, if you're if they're going to copy kind of what is done at Booster at the Booster Park,
it's going to be kind of off this main uh playground. So, they have a kind of a separate border and and mulch uh off to the side of the original park. >> So, they'll add the mulch, more mulch to it. Okay.
>> Now, my other question about the picture is what are those little white things? It looks like there's a little girl standing. They're kind of pentagon shaped. Yeah. What are those? Do they spin? What is that? Do you know? I was just trying to analyze that whole
picture. And I'm like, this looks like such a cool playground, but what is that? >> Right. Great question. I'm not sure what that actually is off hand or the function of it, but uh >> Okay. Thought I'd ask. All right. Thank you. With that, I'll make a motion to
approve item D on the consent agenda. >> Second. I have a motion and second. Any further discussion? None being heard. All those in favor? >> I opposed. Unheard. F. Item F.
>> Uh just to mirror the chief's comments on uh Jeff Porser's retirement from the fire department. He joined in 1988 and 37 years of service. That's that's
quite a run. That's quite the dedication towards the city and the city's residents. So, uh I know through his actions, he's probably impacted positively a lot of people. So, I just want to thank him for
his service. I also want to say thank you for him. Uh 37 years is a long time and I'm sure he has benefited a lot of the younger firefighters with the experience that he has and our residents as well. You know, we are doing good and I wish him a great
retirement. So, thank you. And I am wondering does the city or the fire department give him a plaque plaque to those who retire or is that not a thing? And yes, come to the podium and then is there a
farewell event for him or anything like that? Um the relief association um will uh has placed an order for commemorative acts uh which is customary for retirement over 20 years.
>> Um we are putting something together. However, we're leaving it up to uh Jeff on how big he wants that to be. I I would like to have something that really sends him off in style and says thank
you, but um this is his moment. So, I want it to be what he wants. So, it might be something just before a drill one night. Um, but as we know more, um, I'll keep the council informed because I would encourage everybody to come say thanks.
>> Thank you. What's his last date? >> It was, uh, February 1st. >> Oh, it was all right. Thank you. >> Yep. So, Mike, can the council pass a resolution uh showing our appreciation and support for his 37 years of
>> Certainly. >> and get that uh signed and framed up. >> Sure. Yep. We can add that to the next agenda. >> Perfect. >> Thank you, Mike. >> Yep. >> And I I echo everybody else's. I've known Jeff well before the fire department. we grew up together in that
and he's runs a quality business in the city and I think more of Jess as a team player and a personal friend in anything. He's a great guy. Thank you for his service.
>> I'd like to also add something to that. I was talking with Mr. Smith earlier about this and uh this is quite an achievement. 37 years of service. Uh writing down some notes and talking with some people and I wish I knew the guy more personally, but that that's one of
the things here in the city. You may not know exactly what these guys are doing and how long they've been doing it, but they really put everything into this and he's answered the call day and night. every season in moments of urgency,
uncertainty. For nearly four decades, he stepped out without hesitation to protect the people of this city. Uh volunteer service requires a ton of sacrifice. It means missed dinners, interrupted holidays, late nights, early
mornings. It means putting others first. For 37 years, he did exactly that with professionalism, courage, and quiet dedication. His longevity alone is remarkable, but the quality of those years, that's what truly defines his
legacy up at this department. Leadership and his commitment throughout his career. He served multiple officer positions, taking on responsibilities, not for recognition, but because the department needed steady leadership. He's helped guide decisions, support
fellow firefighters, and ensure the standards remained high. He's understood that leadership in the fire service is not about rank. It's about accountability, integrity, and setting the right example. His professionalism shaped the culture of this department. His steady presence has brought
confidence during challenging calls, and his experience has become a source of strength for a lot of the team members up there. As his career progressed, it is often called that he became a mentor, which is a one of the most important roles you can have up there. He's
invested time in candidates, new firefighters, sharing knowledge, teaching skills, passing along values that define this profession. He didn't just train firefighters and help train them. He helped shape character. Many standing
here tonight or here tonight and watching and other firefighters have all been influenced by his guidance. The lessons he shared about teamwork, responsibility, and service will continue long after tonight. And that's the true mark of a legacy when your
impact or when you impact lives through others. After 37 years of service, he's now going to take on a new chapter, one focused on family and well-earned rest and the freedom to enjoy the time that was often sacrificed for others. Retirement from the fire service does
not diminish the bond created there. It simply changes his role. He leaves active duty with respect, gratitude, and admiration of an entire department and this community and council. His service to East Bethl has been steadfast. His example has been powerful, and his
contribution will be long lasting. So, on behalf of the city of East Bethl, and I think everyone here who has expressed their gratitude tonight and many of the lives you've touched, thank you. Thank you for what you've done for this city. Thank you for 37 years of courage, 37
years of leadership. Thank you for your mentorship, and thank you for protecting this community since 1988. Your career has been defined by dedication, professionalism, and heart. As you begin this next chapter with your family, know that your legacy here is secure and deeply appreciated. And
congratulations on your retirement. It's well earned. Thank you. >> Make a motion to approve item F. >> Second. Motion in a second. All in favor? >> I I
G. I pulled this uh bring up page 45. Uh this Jeff on the last sentence here under your usage guidelines, you you put in the 3:1 ratio will be applied during the vacation period regardless of day or
night. what you mean by the 3:1 ratio. >> Uh so the 3:1 um credit or call credit was uh established in our administrative guidelines that passed in December. >> Okay. >> Um so uh if we go back to that the 3:1 ratio is if uh because our department is
split into day and night responders, if they come off shift, say a night responder responds to day calls, for every three calls that they respond off shift, I'll give them credit towards their night call. because I can't give them credit towards daytime response.
It's not the responsibility. >> This would be the same way. I don't want to discourage people or tell people they can't come if they decide to use uh vacation time. Um, but I want to encourage them to enjoy their vacation that they've put in for. Um, so should
they decide to come back, say they only go for four days and they've got three days where they can respond, I will still give them credit towards whichever way they go, uh, you know, day or night responders um, just at a rate of 3 to one. >> Okay. Thank you for your clarification.
>> Yep. Uh, any more discussion on that? I'll make a motion to approve this. Second. >> I have a motion second. All in favor? >> I >> I. >> Motion passes. >> Uh item 8 G1,
selection of townhouse meeting. U Mr. Mr. Mayor, members of council, again, historically, the city council has scheduled a seasonal town hall meeting as an opportunity for residents to express concerns and present questions to the city council staff and other officials in both a formal and informal setting. The spring town hall
meeting is generally held in April and is proposed for a date that doesn't conflict with any other municipal or school district meetings. staff has reviewed and found there is there's to be no conflicts with the evening meeting schedules for the school district or any other East Bethl commissions or
committees in April 2026 for the dates listed below. So with that, we'll uh open it up for council discussion on which dates or date they would prefer to have the town hall meeting on. The only conflict I
have is with April 9th. There actually is a Sunrise River meeting that evening. And my two dates I prefer are Monday, April 6th or Wednesday, April 29th. And I prefer out of those two the 29th because I think the weather will be even
nicer. >> That was kind of one of my theories that get later in the month might be better weather, might get more people. 29th is good for me. >> It's fine with me, Jim.
That's good. We'll go with the Wednesday, April 29th. >> All right. Thank you. >> All right. Um, with this we also have a suggestion of uh possibly having a little meeting on
booster day. Um, that uh could be a possibility just kind of an informal uh where they we're going to have a stage there anyways. We could take 15 minutes to sit up there uh meet a couple
people. If we have some more conversation, we could do that. Uh um is there any interest in doing that? >> I'm not understanding exactly what you want us to do. >> Um in our last paragraph here, it says
alternately >> last year proposal was made to hold town hall meeting in conjunction with booster day. if we wanted to do something like that >> kind of like we did not last year but the year before where we had a tent and we were there
>> but we kind of like that but this would just be uh we were going to have a stage like there was last year so we could plan 15 minutes where we could sit up on stage and people could ask questions and
>> question and answer period. Yeah, that sounds like fun. >> If I I think that would be easy enough to set up fit in. It won't take any more staff time. Um we should be able to have a couple microphones to just be
questioning of where it could fit in on the uh booster day schedule. >> Are we going to be manning the booth this year? proposal. >> Right now, there are plans to have both a city booth and a committee booth, but they will be side by side like they have
been in years prior. So, so if there's interest on that, I can bring that up at the next booster meeting and We can fit it in somewhere. >> Everyone good with that,
>> Tim? >> Okay. >> All right. Sounds good forward, huh? >> All right. 9A staff reports. Um, just a quick update. We did have our financial audits last week. So, staff has been busy getting those items together for
our auditing team. And again, we have our workers comp audit next week. So, more audit and um things to complete for year end. And then after that is done, we go right into budget season. So, um those are kind of the updates from the finance department. And other than that,
I wanted to introduce to the public our new um senior city planner, Eric Johnson. He's in the audience tonight and uh we're very excited to have him on board and um really eager for him to get going and working with us. So, welcome
Eric. Welcome, Eric. >> Okay. Council reports. >> Say, Mr. Mayor, I want to point out we have a city attorney office reports as well. Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, at this point, I guess I'll call uh Tom Widner up to the the podium here if
he's ready. I'm catching him cold. But Tom is in the uh prosecution group and you guys haven't heard anything from our prosecutors in a while. So thought this was a good opportunity for you guys to get some information about some of the concerns that were addressed at the last meeting specifically you council member.
>> Thanks. >> Yes. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor Council. Uh my name is Tom Whiter. I'm uh run the prosecution group at Ecber Glammers. I've been one of our prosecutors there
uh for the last 35 years. Um but the question I think there was a question that was posed as to ordinance violations or nuisance violations that are currently being prosecuted uh in our office is I believe what uh the question
came about. Now, ordinance violations are a lot there are a lot of different ordinance violations, but I think you're talking about property nuisance property violations specifically, but the ordinance violations that we've uh prosecuted also include things like dog dog at
large or fire restrictions and things like that. Um, currently there are approximately prosecute only about 50 of those over the last four years. But as far as nuisance property violations, there is
only one currently open nuisance property violation that we are currently prosecuting. We prosecuted five uh open files over the last three years. Um criminally, so that's where we sit with
those those violations. I will tell you that in the course of the last year, we prosecuted 186 different we've opened 186 criminal files in our office on behalf of the city of East Bethl. Um that was in the year 2025.
Uh we average somewhere around 150 open files that will open to prosecute for the city of East Bethl every year. I'm not certain what other information you may want from me at this time. I will tell you that um uh one the only
one case that we have currently open was set to be tried um several within the last month or month and a half and it was not tried because there was another case that took precedent and that case was brought forward and tried instead.
So there's one remaining case that's non-compliant that exists out there. Thank you. >> Any questions for Mr. Winer? >> Thank you, sir. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
Okay, we'll move on to council reports. >> Suzanne. >> Yeah, I have a couple things. I attended the airport festival um meeting that we're trying to get people to participate so we can recreate at
501c3 and start getting donations for the Blaine Anoka County Blaine airport but um and it's going to happen in June of 2027. It's a great place to come and meet different people. I did make a post
and I got four people, but I mean we need enough people to that are not employees to become a a president and vice president, secretary, treasurer so that this can get off the ground. So, we
are looking for people. You can messenger me, PM me, call me. My phone number is on the um East Bethl website if you're text me if you're interested. and all they need is your email and I'll put it on um the I'll send it to the MAC
and they will send you meeting invites and all that kind of thing. Um the dance is coming up first Friday of March. So um come out and do some fun dancing. I'll be up there decorating all um Irish
like and um it'll be fun. They they do tend to play a little more Irish music in March. So, it's it's a lot of fun. We always have snacks and coffee and um and it's a lot of fun and meet some new
meet your community. So, it's a good place to come. Um I do want to thank the city for painting the community center over there. It's looking really sharp. It's looking bright. Soon we'll have floors and
someday maybe some windows we can see through, but that will be nice. Um, the seniors are planning a instead of a craft vendor sale, it's going to be a combination and it's going to be we're going to call it like a flea market, farmers market for
June 13th. And we're going to have games for kids and um it's going to be like a ice cream social, free ice cream. Um um kids games, uh maybe some prizes for kids. So, plan to come out. Look for um
advertisements on that. And I think that's all I got. >> Jim, I don't have any Tim. >> Yeah. Um a parks meeting was cancelled this week, but uh I want you to know we
still have an opening on the parks commission. It's an excellent committee. It's a great way to stay involved in the city. Uh, and I highly suggest if you're looking to get involved uh with committees with the city, it's an excellent way to do it. So, please uh think about it and come on board. Please
put in an application and see what you can do. >> Thank you. With that, I'll entertain a motion to adjurnn. >> Yep. Uh I should have said this earlier uh when we were talking about uh uh Jeff
Porchner. Uh we thanked him for his service uh and his dedication to the city. Uh but I would like to put it on the record and put it out there for everybody to hear. Uh we thank his family as well. They lent him to us for 37 years and that is a huge part of the
uh fire service here. So, I would like to thank his family uh for for letting us have them for that long. >> Thank you. >> Thanks, Chief. Thank you. Thank you. >> I'll entertain a motion. >> I'll make a motion to adjurnn. >> Second.
>> A motion second. All in favor? >> I. >> Anything's done? >> I