02.10.2026 Public Safety Meeting MinutesPUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Prairie Center
February 10, 2026
6:30 PM
Call to Order:
This meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Chair David Greeman; Commissioners: Dan Freiberg, Gregory Hubbard, Judy Sibert,
Kyle Heltemes, Loren Green, and Rossamon Becker.
City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp, CM Tina Goede, CM Dunlap
2.Consider agenda approval.
Commissioner Dan Freiberg motioned to approve agenda as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Judy Sibert. All in favor. Motioned carried 7-0.
3.Consider the following minutes:
3.1 January 13, 2026
Commissioner Gregory Hubbard motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Rossamon Becker. All in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
5.Open Forum.
Stu Randall with the Maple Grove Radio Club gave a presentation on how their club could
benefit Otsego and Wright County. It is a service-oriented club that provides communications
assistance to public safety entities through HAM radio at no charge, as it is a volunteer-based
organization. Some benefits are that it can be used as a backup during severe weather or other
catastrophes that may cause traditional communications to fail or become overburdened. The
club also acts as sky aware and storm spotters. This service can use handheld radios to also
assist in during disaster recovery. You can send emails and use them as a phone as well. Their
network consists of several repeaters and would like to add one to the new fire station or
another area in Otsego at no cost to the city. Questions asked by the present council members
and Commissioners included height of antenna, amount of space it would take, and if it needs
to be manned. The councilmembers and Public Safety Commission understood the benefits and
would like Interim Fire Chief Mike Scott to meet with Stu at the site to discuss it in more detail.
Deputy Jason Oltmanns suggested businesses along Queens Avenue NE as they are in an area
they are on the corner of each boundary of the fire, ambulance response times.
David Swaab, 71st Lane NE Otsego, MN 55330 discussed his experience with multiple fires at Point
Park HOA and the increase to their insurance premium. He is rallying to have the new fire
station operational because of response times.
6.Review received monthly reports.
6.1 Albertville Fire Department.
There was no representative from the Albertville Fire Department.
6.2 Elk River Fire Department
There was no representative from the Elk River Fire Department.
6.3 Rogers Fire Department.
There was no representative from the Rogers Fire Department.
6.4 Wright County Sherriff Department.
Sargent Jason Oltmanns provided video a water rescue from the Mississippi River west
of Kadler Avenue NE in Otsego. The Wright County Sheriffs Office was able to deploy
their river jet boat to rescue a man that was clinging to a kayak with an anchor that was
tied around his legs. The boat was towed from Buffalo, so discussion began if there is a
place to store it closer to the river. Fire Chief Mike Scott mentioned there is budget for a
Zodiac boat.
Sargent Oltmanns also discussed a receipt of teletype on 2/5/26 at around 3:15 about a
man who may have committed a homicide in Wisconsin. The man may have been
driving a red Honda Prius with Wisconsin plate that may be in Monticello. One of the
deputies came across the suspect’s vehicle and initiated a homicide stop. The vehicle
stopped but then fled. The deputy began chasing with other units joining in. The chase
came to a stop at Odean Avenue and 70th Street. The suspect was taken into custody
without incident.
7.Draft Public Safety Proclamation
Chair David Greeman discussed the draft of the Public Safety Proclamation. The typed
proclamation was handed to Mayor Stockamp. Issue proclamation as written. Motioned by Dan
Freiberg and second by Judy Sibert. Motioned carried 7-0.
8.Report from Interim Fire Chief Mike Scott
Interim Fire Chief Mike Scott mentioned he had nine candidates. They are still looking at June
completion. He showed drone footage of the current progress of the construction. Remaining
trucks are scheduled for delivery by May. He also discussed leasing a temporary building closer
to Albertville that can house a pumper truck to provide quicker responses to the west end of
the city. He also spoke with Senator Seeberger about creating a fire district. She is not in our
district, but she is a Chair of the Public Safety Committee, a fire fighter, and an Allina medic.
9.Set Next Meeting
March 10, 2026- Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary
10.Adjourn.
Commissioner Dan Freiberg motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Judy Sibert. All
in favor. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Minutes taken/written by Commissioner Kyle Heltemes