Month: July 2023

UPDATE: DRY RUN CREEK CORRIDOR STUDY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decorah City Engineer

Press Contact: Jeremy Bril, City Engineer, 563-382-2157

Field Visit for Dry Run Creek Corridor Study Rescheduled to August 13th

Decorah, IA (July 7, 2023) – The Dry Run Creek Corridor Study team is notifying residents that the field visit day initially scheduled for Sunday, July 16th has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. The purpose of the field visit is to provide an opportunity to gather input on planned improvements in the area, including flood control measures in city-owned property along Mill Street and stormwater improvements at Phelps Park. More information will be provided closer to the event.

As a reminder, Decorah residents are invited to participate in a survey to assist the team in creating the Dry Run Creek Corridor plan. The survey is available online at https://arcg.is/HyeL4. The planning team is interested in collecting your feedback about issues related to the stream, as well as your observations about the corridor’s environment, history, and use.

To learn more about the effort, a project website has been created at: https://www.decorahia.org/commission-and-boards/sustainability-commission/current-projects

For more information, please contact Michelle Barness (mbarness@uerpc.org), Kevan Klosterwill (kevanjwilliams@gmail.com), or Jeremy Bril (cityengineer@decorah.iowa.gov).

 

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Decorah Police Chief Appointment

Mayor Lorraine Borowski makes appointment for the new Chief of Police of Decorah at Monday, July 3rd Council Meeting:

Jeff Cayler of Cayler Consulting was hired to assist with the process. Sixteen applications were received. The list was narrowed down to four finalists. During the interview process one candidate withdrew for personal reasons. The three interviews took place Saturday June 17th at City Hall. There were 25 interviewers which were divided into three groups. Civil Service Commission members were represented in each group.

As Mayor of Decorah, I am putting forth Patricia Thein to fill the position for Chief of Police of Decorah.

She brings a comprehensive set of skills that will be valuable to Decorah Police Department. Her 26 years of experience include completed education from the Police Leadership School of Police Staff and Command from Northwestern University, Evanston, Il. An Associate of Applied Science Police Science from Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa and Police Executive Leadership and Networking Executive Leadership from FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia. 

Her work experience started as a Patrol Officer. She advanced from Waukon to Marshalltown, IA which has a population of over 27,000. Her comprehensive set of skills as Police Lieutenant reflect her abilities in training police procedures and staff leadership. She feels this is a foundation for the position. As an engaging communicator she has a proven track record in departmental policy implementation. Strong written and communication skills were noted on her resume and noted throughout the interview process.

Researching references reflect the following descriptive terms: proven leader, serves with honor, integrity, and passion, thinks creatively and is a problem solver, loves working with the public and embraces change and leads the front, enforcement instructor experience, mentorship qualities, extensive knowledge that has prepared her for the Chief’s position, victim orientated, investigative instincts, impact on human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault investigative experience all exemplify her skills.

Tricia feels the primary mission of the police department is for public safety and enforcement actions; but also as a mitigator and educator, with approachable community engagement and problem solving.

Tricia will be present and sworn in at the July 17th City Council Meeting. Pictured with Tricia are two of her grandchildren.

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