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Police report: 704 calls in March; rec center posts March revenue and lists spring programs
Summary
Lieutenant Thompson reported 704 calls for service in March and neighborhood outreach; recreation staff said the rec center generated $7,551 in March (total $20,335) and listed upcoming community events; two residents offered public comments including a DEA take-back event on April 25.
Dellwoods police and recreation staff delivered monthly activity reports and residents used the public-comment period to highlight community events.
Lieutenant Thompson told the board that police handled 704 calls for service in March and provided a breakdown of incidents including 526 traffic violations written, 27 auto accidents, 14 arrests and a single reported shooting. He also reported neighborhood outreach such as Neighborhood Watch attendance and CERT training information.
Recreation staff reported recent events and participation metrics: the rec center generated $7,551 in March and a running total of $20,335; staff listed upcoming events including a small-business vendor event on April 18 and a spring paint event on April 25. Staff said the rec center averaged 52 visitors daily in March and added 16 new annual memberships.
During public comment, resident Ellis Fitzwalter congratulated elected officials and announced a DEA National Take Back Day event April 25 at the Dellwood Rec Center offering medication disposal, safe-disposal bags and Narcan resources. Resident Laverne Mahoney thanked staff for the Easter egg hunt and praised fast response on a neighborhood issue.
No formal actions or votes were taken on police or recreation items during the meeting; staff asked residents to watch for program details to be released.
