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Fire and police reports; residents urge Narcan access and dog park naming
Summary
Fire Chief Brittain reported 76 calls and steady recruitment; Police Chief Canady reported 131 calls and detailed enforcement numbers. Public commenters urged Narcan dispensary availability, sought clarification on a city statement, and requested the dog park be named for Bernard Berg.
At the start of the May 6 meeting, Fire Chief Brittain told the council the fire department had 76 calls for service last month and that recruiting is drawing "3–5 new recruits per month," with two members testing for Firefighter 1 that evening. Fire Chief Brittain also reminded residents there is no burning within city limits and the greater UGM area including Lakeview.
Police Chief Canady reported the department had 131 calls for service in April, including 119 traffic stops and a range of citations and arrests. In public comment, Ryan Boldman of the Prevention Coalition said Drug Takeback Day on April 25 collected about "10 pounds" of material and announced a partnership with the Fire and Health Districts to provide a Narcan dispensary at the fire station. Leslie Taylor, a member of the Soap Lake Conservancy, asked for more information about a city statement; Mona Keiser asked whether the dog park could be named after Bernard Berg, who started the project.
Why it matters: these reports provide transparency on public‑safety workload and community outreach; the Narcan dispensary and dog‑park naming request are items the council or city staff may follow up on.
