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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2026 12:45 p.m. Bridges Conference Room (203 S. Farwell Street) MEMBERS PRESENT: Disa Wahlstrand, Casey Utke, Jon Standiford, David Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Stephanie Finn STAFF PRESENT: Police Chief Matt Rokus Assistant City Attorney Jenessa Stromberger Fire Chief Matt Jaggar Deputy Fire Chief Natasha Myre Deputy Fire Chief Bob Haller Human Resources Director Carrie Riepl The Commission convened in open session at 12:59 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Anderson. At 1:00 p.m., motion was made by Commissioner Standiford, seconded by Commissioner Utke, and passed by unanimous roll call vote to go into closed session to conduct interviews of Firefighter candidates. At 3:56 p.m., Commissioner Wahlstrand, Chief Rokus, and Deputy City Attorney Jenessa Stromberger arrived. At 4:02 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Natasha Myre and Deputy Fire Chief Bob Haller left the meeting. At 4:02 p.m., motion was made by Commissioner Utke, seconded by Commissioner Standiford, and passed unanimously to move into open session. Based on the interviews conducted in closed session, a Firefighter eligibility list was created. Motion was made by Commissioner Utke, seconded by Commissioner Anderson and passed unanimously, to adopt the new eligibility list, which shall remain in effect until March 11, 2027. President Wahlstrand asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the Police and Fire Commission meeting held on January 15, 2026. No corrections or additions were noted, and the minutes stand approved as circulated. Chief Rokus provided a personnel update. There was one resignation since the last meeting. A discussion was held regarding the newest hires and the most recent recruitment process to fill the five vacancies, with two current offers accepted. Chief Rokus also provided an operational update. A discussion was held regarding the process of adding a third K9 to the Patrol Division, the Chief’s presentation for the Police Executive Page 2 of 2 Research Forum, and the new ICAT (Integrating Communication, Assessment, and Tactics) training model. Chief Jaggar provided a personnel update. There were two retirements and one resignation since the last meeting. A discussion was held regarding the 12 current openings in the department, along with the current and upcoming hiring processes to fill the roles. A discussion was also held regarding the promotion of Engineer Andrew Elbert to Lieutenant and Engineer John Sordahl to Lieutenant, based on the promotional eligibility list already adopted by the commission. Both promotions will be effective April 25, 2026. Chief Jaggar also provided an operational update. An update was provided on the current hiring process as well as the new hires that recently started. A discussion was also held regarding the Station 2 build team, fire side chats with the stations, contract negotiation and grievance updates, and the possibility of merging with Altoona. President Wahlstrand asked if there are any future agenda items. Human Resources Director Carrie Riepl, Chief Jaggar, and Chief Rokus all provided President Wahlstrand with plaques and tokens of appreciation for her 10 dedicated years of service to the Commission. No other future agenda items were noted. At 4:23 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Utke, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and passed by unanimous roll call vote to go into closed session to review the sufficiency of a filed statement of charges regarding employees over which the Police and Fire Commission exercises responsibility. At 4:23 p.m. Chief Rokus and Chief Jaggar left the meeting. At 4:32 p.m., motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Standiford and passed unanimously to move into open session. Motion was made by Commissioner Utke to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Anderson and the meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Police and Fire Commission meeting is May 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Minutes recorded by Kelsey Dittloff, Police and Fire Commission Secretary.