Cannon Falls resident raises concerns about welfare checks during public comment
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Summary
Tim Diemer, a Cannon Falls resident since 1991, told the council he feels emotionally mistreated and said he believes welfare-check responses were inconsistent; he asked the city to look into the matter. The council did not take formal action during the meeting.
During public input at the Dec. 16 council meeting, resident Tim Diemer described ongoing non-physical (emotional) mistreatment and frustration with how some welfare-check requests were handled by police.
Diemer said he had left a voicemail for an officer on Dec. 6, that an officer checked on him once, and that a later welfare-check request did not result in an in-person visit. He said he does not know who to turn to and asked the council to look into the matter.
The council acknowledged his comments but did not take action during the meeting; the mayor closed the public hearing that followed with no public speakers on the budget item. The council did not specify any follow-up steps on the concerns Diemer raised during public comment.
Why it matters Public comment is the formal avenue for residents to raise safety and service concerns with city leaders. When comments allege problems with public-safety responses, councils sometimes refer the matter to staff or public-safety officials for follow-up.
What's next The transcript records Diemer's request that the situation "should be looked into," but the council did not record any formal referral or directive during the meeting. Council or staff follow-up on his concerns was not specified in the public record from this session.
Source: Tim Diemer’s remarks during public comment, Dec. 16 meeting.
