Resolution No. 2023-27, Establishing a Local Org. for Emergency Mgmt, Desigatint the PS Dir. and Creating Org. Structure for PS Dept.
Resolution No. 2023-27
Establishing a Local Organization for Emergency Management, Designating the Public
Safety Director, and Creates Organizational Structure of the Public Safety Department
Whereas, Minnesota Statute (M.S.) § 12.25 requires the Fridley City Council (Council) to establish
a local organization to perform emergency management functions; and
Whereas, the Fridley City Charter § 6.03 empowers the Council to create offices, departments, or
divisions for the administration of the City’s affairs; and
Whereas, M.S. § 12.25 subd. 1 requires the Council to designate a Director of Public Safety.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby creates the
Public Safety Department for the City of Fridley that will be responsible for the equal protection
of all persons and property, fair and just enforcement of all applicable laws of the State and
ordinances of the City, prevention of fires, removal of fire hazards, rendering of firefighting,
prevention of the public peace and order, prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of
offenders, rendering of Emergency Management Services, and development of education and
training for employees, volunteers, and citizens of the City and general safety and wellbeing of
the community at large.
Be it further resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby designates Brian
Weierke as the Public Safety Director for the City of Fridley who shall be responsible to the City
Manager, serve as the City’s Emergency Management Director, and be responsible for all
aspects of public safety including all fire and police activities.
Be it further resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the following
organizational structure and roles and responsibilities:
1. The Police Division will consist of a Police Chief and such other members as may be
determined from time to time. The Director of Public Safety may serve as Police Chief.
The Police Chief and other personnel of the Police Division are appointed by the City
Manager for an indefinite period. The Police Division shall be under the direct
supervision of the Police Chief who shall be responsible to and under the direct
supervision of the Director of Public Safety.
2. The Fire Division will consist of a Fire Chief and such other subordinate officers and
firefighters as may be determined from time to time. The Director of Public Safety may
serve as Fire Chief. The Fire Chief and other personnel of the Fire Department Division
are appointed by the City Manager for an indefinite period. The Fire Division shall be
supervised by the Fire Chief who shall be responsible to and under the direct supervision
of the Director of Public Safety.
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3. The Emergency Management Division will consist of an Emergency Management
Director who shall be responsible for the duties and responsibilities as specified in the
Fridley City Code. The Emergency Management Director may be the Police Chief or Fire
Chief and shall be appointed by the City Manager.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 day of March, 2023.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk