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Albert Lea council approves ordinance splitting Public Safety into separate police and fire departments
Summary
On second reading the council approved Ordinance 25‑133 to dissolve the combined Public Safety Department and reestablish separate police and fire departments, with chiefs overseeing each. The council also approved a resolution permitting publication of the ordinance summary.
The Albert Lea City Council on April 14 approved Ordinance 25‑133 on second reading to divide the existing Public Safety Department into separate Police and Fire departments, each led by its own chief.
City Manager presented the ordinance, saying staff recommended the final reading because "current staffing and needs of the community are better matched going back to this organizational structure." Councilor Anderson moved the ordinance; Councilor Van Beek seconded. Councilors voted by roll…
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