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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2026 4:00 p.m. City Council Chambers (203 S. Farwell Street) MEMBERS PRESENT: Disa Wahlstrand, Stephanie Finn, Jon Standiford, David Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Casey Utke STAFF PRESENT: Police Chief Matt Rokus Fire Chief Matt Jaggar Human Resources Director Carrie Riepl The Commission convened in open session at 4:01 p.m. Meeting was called to order by President Wahlstrand. President Wahlstrand asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the Police and Fire Commission meeting held on November 20, 2025. One correction was noted, and the minutes were approved with the correction. Chief Rokus provided a personnel update. A discussion was held regarding the newest hires and the upcoming recruitment process to fill the 5 current vacancies. Chief Rokus also provided an operational update. A discussion was held regarding the department’s intersection with the community’s unhoused population and provided a summary of their efforts within the last year. Chief Jaggar provided a personnel update. There were two retirements since the last meeting. A discussion was held regarding the 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 Firefighter Lucas Knipfer to Engineer, and Engineer Jordan Watson to Lieutenant, based on the promotional eligibility list already adopted by the commission. Both promotions will be effective January 26, 2026. A discussion was also held regarding the carryover of a candidate to the current eligibility list due to their active deployment. Chief Jaggar also provided an operational update. Discussions were also held regarding the conceptual design phase of the new administrative fire station, the success of “Keep the Wreath Green,” fireside chats with employees, contract negotiations, and the accomplishment of gaining three spots on the Wisconsin Hazard Team. President Wahlstrand asked if there are any future agenda items. It was noted that the March meeting will move to March 11, 2026 to accommodate for the schedules of the commissioners. At 4:30 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Standiford, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and passed by unanimous roll call vote to go into closed session to discuss interviews of Police Officer candidates held prior to the meeting and Firefighter candidates previously placed on the eligibility list. Page 2 of 2 At 4:33 p.m., motion was made by Commissioner Finn, seconded by Commissioner Anderson and passed unanimously to move into open session. Based on the discussion held in closed session, a Firefighter candidate was carried over onto the current eligibility list. Motion was made by Commissioner Finn, seconded by Commissioner Anderson and passed unanimously, to carry the candidate to the new eligibility list, which shall remain in effect for one year. Based on the interviews held prior to the meeting and the discussion held conducted in closed session, a Police Officer eligibility list was created. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Standiford and passed unanimously, to adopt the new eligibility list, which shall replace the previous list and remain in effect until replaced by the Commission. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Standiford and the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Police and Fire Commission meeting is March 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Minutes recorded by Kelsey Dittloff, Police and Fire Commission Secretary.