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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-15 MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING January 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 January 15, 2008 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Klein, Brian Hagen, David Wick, Ben Franczok MEMBERS ABSENT: Justin Olsen, Jeff Rothecker STAFF PRESENT: Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner Approval of minutes: Interim Chairperson Hagen presented the November 20, 2007 minutes for review. On a motion by Commission member Kathy Klein, seconded by Commission member Dave Wick, the November 20, 2007 minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried. Approval of agenda: Interim Chairperson Hagen presented the January 15, 2008 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Commission member Dave Wick, seconded by Commission member Ben Franczok, the January 15, 2008 agenda was accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Interim Chairperson Hagen invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. There being no presentations, Interim 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. There being no comments by the Commission, this portion of the meeting was closed. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting January 15, 2008 OLD BUSINESS Case 07-10-03 Review of Animal Ordinance The Commission was provided a copy of memos from Captain Koerner, Assistant City Attorney Manderschied and a revised draft ordinance to review. Captain Koerner also presented the Commission with a power point presentation to help with the proposed changes made. The following areas were addressed – Potentially Dangerous Dogs, added definitions, definitions of attacks and imminent dangers, seizures, impoundment periods and dispositions, concealments of animals and multiple offenses – seizure and destruction. The Commission thanked him for his presentation and felt that the revised ordinance looked very good. Mr. Mark Craig asked if there is a way that one can tell when a dog is being walked on a leash, that the dog is a registered potentially dangerous or dangerous dog. Captain Koerner advised that dogs that are registered will be required to wear a tag which is the same design as the poster which is required to be posted in the yard of a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog. Mr. Craig also inquired as to whether notices will be sent to surrounding neighbors of a registered potentially dangerous or dangerous dog. Captain Koerner informed him that he is not aware of that process but would look into it. Captain Koerner also advised that police officers as well as the animal control officers would be having training on the new ordinance so that everyone is aware of how to handle responses to a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog call. He also added that the revised ordinance will be posted in the bulletin newspaper, the city web page and also discussed on “Your Public Safety” cable show. There being no further discussion, on a motion by Commission member Ben Franczok, seconded by Commission member Dave Wick, the revised ordinance was accepted as presented and recommended it be presented to Council for adoption. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS None at this time. ADMINISTRATION Terms of Commission members Justin Olsen, Ben Franczok and Kathy Klein accepted to serve another two year term. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting January 15, 2008 Nomination for Chairperson - On a motion by Commission member Ben Franczok and seconded by Commission member Kathy Klein to nominate Brian Hagen as Chairperson. Motion carried. Nomination for Vice Chairperson – On a motion by Commission member Dave Wick, seconded by Commission member Kathy Klein to nominate Jeff Rothecker. Motion carried. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None at this time. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None at this time. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Koerner reported that the Command Vehicle has been utilized during training sessions and also during the Ashland Refinery fire. He also stated that the city is currently doing backgrounds for Community Service Officers. He went on to say that Christmas eve, Officer Bryce Wanek and Sergeant Greg Brysky while patrolling the CUB Foods area, noted that packages/toys were still left at the drop off site and attempted to contact specific news stations hosting different charities, and never received a call back. They then contacted Crossroads Church who advised them they did have some needy families this Christmas. Officer Wanek and Sgt. Brysky coordinated with CUB Foods and Crossroads Church and the items were delivered in time. A special thank you to them for their efforts was given. FIRE - Captain Koerner stated that the Fire Division is currently in the process of conducting backgrounds for a fire fighter/paramedic and EMS Coordinator due to the vacancies created by Andy Bauman and Jeff Sedlacek, who were hired on at Maplewood Fire. COUNCIL - Council member Myron Bailey informed the Commission that he is appointed as Council Liaison for 2008. He went on to advise the Commission that there are several items he wished to inform them of. Strawberry Fest for 2008 is scheduled, as in the Page 4 PSHWC Meeting January 15, 2008 past, on Father’s Day weekend, as in the past, however, will not have as many things held on Sunday and more to do on Friday and Saturday, with a band for each of the two nights. 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. He then advised that Presbyterian Homes will have residents moving in within the next month and that White Pines/Comforts of Home, another senior housing component, is under construction. He also informed the Commission that Culver’s is in the planning process and will be located in the Kohl’s parking lot. The Council will be reviewing and possible design of Pine Tree Pond Park building. Construction of the Ice Arena expansion will begin with the groundbreaking st ceremony around March 1 and continue with construction through October. The Cottage View Drive-In site is still in the planning process and a traffic study is being done. The site of the Cottage Grove Fitness Spa is being renovated due to new businesses that are moving in. There are a few openings on the City’s Commissions and he invited the public to become involved by joining any Commission. He also invited the youth of the Community to become involved as well. He next informed the Commission that a community survey will be done to find out from residents their feelings on what they would like to see in Cottage Grove, and opinions on how Cottage Grove can better serve the citizens of the community. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Kathy Klein, seconded by Commission member Ben Franczok to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer – Administrative Secretary