Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes 2-3 Public Safety Committee - 20 May 2025 - Minutes 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Wellness Policy 4 Wellness Policy b. Play Vehicles Ordinance 5 Play Vehicle Ordinance c. Therapy / Facility dog 6 Update Therapy Dog 6. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS 7. ADJOURNMENT  Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 2:00 PM - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Council Chambers The Public Safety Committee of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present: PRESENT: Ron Volkert, Thomas Weinmeyer, Bill O'Connell, Greg Gartner ABSENT: Shawn Demulling OTHERS Craig Yehlik, Veronica Koehler, Michelle Scanlan, Kristy Johnson, Bailey PRESENT: Mitchell CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA Bill O'Connell made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bill O'Connell made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON Bill O'Connell made a motion to retain Alderman Tom Weinmeyer as Chair and Shawn Demulling as Vice-Chair. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. POLICE VEHICLE, DRUG DETECTIVE - 2025 CIP Chief Craig Yehlik and Deputy Chief Veronica Koehler announced that the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan includes funding for the replacement of the Drug Detective Squad vehicle. The CIP allocates a total of $50,000, which covers the cost of the new vehicle and necessary equipment, with a trade-in of the current squad. Any remaining funds after the purchase and outfitting of the new squad car may be applied toward next year's departmental equipment needs. Public Safety Committee Meeting May 20, 2025 Bill O'Connell made a motion To authorize the department to solicit bids for an unmarked detective vehicle, with any remaining funds, if applicable, to be allocated toward department equipment. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. DIRECT SELLERS ORDINANCE REVIEW/UPDATE Michelle Scanlan, City Clerk and Kristy Johnson, Deputy Clerk, presented the committee with their proposed changes and additions to the current Direct Sellers Ordinance. This primarily focuses on the division of a "Direct Seller's Permit" and a "Mobile Food Establishment Permit". Other changes comprise of updated verbiage, opportunities for a day, month, or annual license with a background check being conducted biennially. Greg Gartner made a motion to present the change at full council for approval. Bill O'Connell seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. MUTUAL AID INFORMATION Chief Yehlik provided a short overview of the department’s current mutual aid operations, which continue as previously established. No further action was taken. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS Chief Yehlik shared that the New Richmond Annual K9 Fun Run went very well, and money was raised for our K9 Program. He also shared that K9 Officer Behnke and K9 Koda are soon headed to their Annual PD1 Recertification. ADJOURNMENT Thomas Weinmeyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:38 pm. Bill O'Connell seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. Public Safety Committee Meeting May 20, 2025  156 East First Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Ph 715-246-4268 Fax 715-246-7129 www.newrichmondwi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Craig Yehlik, Chief of Police DATE: July 15, 2025 SUBJECT: Wellness policy Background The New Richmond Police Department has been working on a wellness policy to include peer support. Sgt. Jarred McLain will give an overview of the policy and solicit feedback. This is meant to be a first reading Staff recommendation This is meant to be a first reading. Feedback is requested and it will come back at a future date for action.  156 East First Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Ph 715-246-4268 Fax 715-246-7129 www.newrichmondwi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Craig Yehlik, Chief of Police DATE: July 15, 2025 SUBJECT: Play vehicle ordinance presentation Background The New Richmond Police Department officers have been observing more and more play vehicles in the area, on the roadways, in developments and on trails/sidewalks within New Richmond. Some of the vehicles include bikes, E-bikes, scooters, electric dirt bikes, one wheel’s, electric unicycles, mopeds, gas powered pedal bikes etc. etc. Officer Anderson will provide an overview of what types of play vehicles we are seeing, what the ordinance and state statutes read and what other communities are doing in these types of situations. Play vehicles by ordinance do NOT include golf carts, UTV’s or ATV type vehicles. Staff recommendation While this is meant to be an educational presentation the Public Safety Committee may make suggestions and if ordinance changes are recommended, we could bring them back to full council at the August meeting.  156 East First Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Ph 715-246-4268 Fax 715-246-7129 www.newrichmondwi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Craig Yehlik, Chief of Police DATE: 7/15/2025 SUBJECT: Therapy/facility dog Background Public Safety Committee has approved the Police Department to look into a therapy/facility dog. We would like to update the Public Safety Committee on information. Staff recommendation No action needed on this.