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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-15 MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING April 15, 2008 Pursuant to due notice, a meeting of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was held at the City Hall Council Chambers and was telecast on local Government Cable Channel 12. CALL TO ORDER: The April 15, 2008 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian Hagen, Ben Franczok, Justin Olsen, Jeff Rothecker MEMBERS ABSENT: Kathy Klein, David Wick STAFF PRESENT: Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner, Fire Chief Bob Byerly Approval of minutes: Chairperson Hagen presented the January 15, 2008 minutes for review. On a motion by Commission member Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Commission member Justin Olsen, the January 15, 2008 minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried. Approval of agenda: Chairperson Hagen presented the April 15, 2008 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Commission member Justin Rothecker, seconded by Commission member Ben Franczok, the April 15, 2008 agenda was accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Chairperson Hagen invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. There being no presentations, Chairperson Hagen closed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Planning Commission had no agenda items for discussion due to their meeting being held after the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission’s meeting date. - Item 6.1 Temporary Fireworks Sales at Menards – Case ICUP08-011 The Commission had no comment and approved the temporary use permit as stated. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting April 15, 2008 - Item 6.2 Temporary Fireworks Sales at Cub Foods – Case ICUP08-012 The Commission had no comment and approved the temporary use permit as stated. OLD BUSINESS None at this time. NEW BUSINESS None at this time. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None at this time. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS - Commission member Justin Olsen inquired as to the area of Meadow Grass and noting the installation of Stop Signs at intersections and if the matter was brought before the Commission or any information was provided for input regarding the stop signs. Captain Koerner advised that the Meadow Grass area sign installation is not part of the 2008 Pavement Management study that was presented to the Commission. This is a separate issue and due to neighborhood resident concerns that there were no stop signs installed at intersections, this is being corrected by the Public Works Department and City Engineer’s office. - Commission member Ben Franczok wished to thank the Police Officers and Fire Fighters who responded to his home for a carbon monoxide detector that was in alarm mode. They got there fast and were very professional. - Commission member Jeff Rothecker wanted to remind everyone that with the warm weather come motor cycle riders. Also more bicycle riders, especially children, will be out. Please be aware of them. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Koerner informed the Commission that the city is hiring an EMT Coordinator and Fire Fighter as replacement positions. He went on to say that a part time clerical position will be filled for 1 year to replace a full time retirement position and a full time resignation position in the police department. Captain Koerner advised that in December 2006, Investigator Ueland of the Cottage Grove Police Department and Investigator Polsky of the St. Paul Police Department, worked together to solve the Selvig Jewelry burglary case. Great police work. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting April 15, 2008 He also advised the Commission that the police intervened at an underage drinking party that was published using the internet site “Facebook” to invite a few hundred people to the Cottage Grove residence. There were numerous juveniles that were cited for underage consumption. Captain Koerner informed the Commission that Officer Gwen Martin held a seminar open to the public on predatory offenders. About 50 people attended and according to the survey completed by them at the end of the seminar, thought the seminar was very informative and were appreciative for the information provided. He went on to say that there are going to be more of these seminars in the future. Captain Koerner advised the Commission that the City Council has requested joint meetings with the entire city’s Advisory Commissions to review the purpose, values and duties of each Commission and entertain any feedback and/or questions you might have. He enclosed the current purpose, values and duties for the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission in tonight’s packet. The date is scheduled for Wednesday, th May 7 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting and be held in the Administrative Conference Room. He went on to inform the Commission that Severe Weather week will be April 21 – 25, 2008 and sirens will be alerting April 24 at 1:45 p.m. and another at 6:55 p.m. At this time he would like to advise the Commission that Brian Hagen was recognized by the City Council for his years of service as a Volunteer Reserve Officer. Brian Hagen submitted his resignation from the program after 12 years of service. Captain Koerner thanked him for his service. FIRE - Fire Chief Byerly stated the specifications have been sent for repairs to the grass truck. He went on to say that the Fire Department made application for a grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program to replace seven LIFEPAK defibrillators. Page 4 PSHWC Meeting April 15, 2008 Fire Chief Byerly informed the Commission that a grant has been applied for to design a hose rack for which the parts (steel, wheels and paint) can be built. Total cost will be less than $1,200.00. The Fire Auxiliary has stated they would donate the $900.00 for material purchases so we can build this rack. The hose rack will stay on the main garage floor at station 2 and will be able to be wheeled around to the trucks to save on carrying by personnel and eliminate carrying hose to the mezzanine. This will be more safe for our firefighters and convenient. As funds become available we will replace hose racks at other stations with smaller racks. th He went on to say that a tentative date of May 17 from 9:00 – 11:00, an Emergency Management table top exercise will be held. He also added that the Prairie Island Drill is sent for some time in June or July. More information to follow on each of these. He informed the Commission that Deputy Fire Chief Redenius and himself will be working on the Washington County 800 MHz system with an August timeline. Fire Chief Byerly advised the Commission that Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Leonard will be retiring from the Cottage Grove Fire Department with 32 years of volunteer service on the Fire Department. COUNCIL - Council member Myron Bailey informed the Commission that the footings for the ice arena addition are in and things are going ahead as planned. He went on to advise the Commission that the City Council and EDA will be reviewing the Langdon neighborhood for mass transit possibilities. Strawberry Fest for 2008 is scheduled, as in the past, on Father’s Day weekend. He also advised anyone in the viewing audience that the Festival is looking for volunteers and meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Hall and invited anyone to attend and become involved. They can view information on the city’s website or call. The Cottage View Drive-In site is still in a holding process and a traffic study is being done with regards to frontage road issues. Council member Bailey went on to say that the 2008 City Council Goals has a new look and invited the Commission to review them. Page 5 PSHWC Meeting April 15, 2008 ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Commission member Justin Olsen to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer – Administrative Secretary