Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingWalker, MI · December 8, 2025
Agenda
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 5:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance
1. Committee Members: Mayor Carey (Chair), Thom Burke, Jessica
Babcock, and Elaina Huizenga-Chase
Discussion Items
1. Approval of Minutes from November 10, 2025
2. Fire Department Updates
3. Police Department Updates
4. Space Needs Study Discussion
Adjournment
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
5:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance
Committee Members: Mayor Carey (Chair), Thom Burke, Jessica Babcock, and
Elaina Huizenga-Chase
City Staff: Darrel Schmalzel, Scott Conners, Rusty Shoultz, Keith Mankel, and
Andy Veen.
Others in Attendance: Pat Callahan, and Craig Meadows of Studio GC
Discussion Items
Approval of Minutes from October 13, 2025
Motion by Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase, seconded by Jessica Babcock to approve
the minutes from October 13, 2025. Motion Carried.
Public Safety Space Needs Study Presentation
Pat Callahan, Studio GC, provided background information and an overview of
the firm's experience.
Chief Rusty Shoultz summarized the fire department's current and future needs.
Craig Meadows, Studio GC, presented key findings of the space needs study to
the Committee. A detailed facility assessment was reviewed for the Public
Safety Building, Fire Station #2, and Fire Station #3. The presentation included
both short and long term solution options. An estimated cost for long term
improvements was also presented.
Discussion was held.
Adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Public Safety Committee Minutes 11-10-25
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Public Safety Committee Minutes 11-10-25
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