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Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Village Hall 2417 Brewery Road Cross Plains, WI 53528 (608) 798-3241 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Cameron Bjorklund Roll Call Present: Cameron Bjorklund, Candace Montag, Randy Swingen, and Kevin Engelien. Excused absence: Tami Roll Also present: Chief Tony Ruesga, Chief Holly Ellickson, Sgt. Matt Hudson, Pamela Wendt, Rodney Esser, Vince Wendt, Allie Wahlgren, Anna Wahlgren, and Karl Wahlgren. Pledge of Allegiance Presentations / Recognitions: Rodney “Peanuts” Esser was presented with a Community Service Award. Public Comment: – None Approval of Minutes from April 21, 2026, PSC Meeting: Motion by Swingen, seconded by Montag, to approve minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Report of PSC Officers Chairperson - Reported he was assigned to represent the Village Board on the EMS Committee and will now represent the Village Board on all first responder committees. Members - Engelien reported on Trout Days and appreciated all the support from first responders, community, and committees. Special Guest – None Report of First Responders Cross Plains Area EMS Chief – Reported a signed agreement with the district and EMS. Reported 71 calls for the month and a total of 239 calls for the year. Reported community EMS has been approved by the State of Wisconsin but still working through a few processes within Cross Plains. Cross Plains Fire Chief – No Report Cross Plains Police Chief – Reported having almost 3000 calls for service for the year. Reported on increased drug overdose calls and violent calls. Reported new officer scheduled to begin the police academy in August. Committee Discussion Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Village Ordinance Chapter 51. After a discussion Motion by Engelien, seconded by Swingen, to recommend the presented Village Ordinance amendment after reviewed and approved by the Village Attorney. All ayes. Motion carried. Update of Recommended and Approved Items from the PSC. Bjorklund and Chief Ruesga provided an update, and it appears that all items have been taken care of with exception of two items that Bjorklund said he would address. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendation from the PSC to add a Police Officer position. After a discussion no action was taken, and it was recommended that the matter be addressed at a future meeting after some research and memo to Village Board are completed. Future Items of Discussion Village Ordinance - Inspection Authority at Massage Parlors Recommendation from the PSC to add a Police Officer position XI. Schedule Next Meeting Date Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7pm. XII. Adjournment Motion by Montag, seconded by Swingen, to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried. Proper notice of this meeting was given to the public and posted on the public bulletin boards in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. Respectfully submitted, Tony Ruesga Jr. Chief of Police