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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-20 MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING May 20, 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 May 20, 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, David Wick, Ben Franczok, Kathy Klein, Justin Olsen, Jeff Rothecker MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner, Fire Chief Bob Byerly, Council member Myron Bailey Approval of minutes: Chairperson Hagen presented the April 15, 2008 minutes for review. On a motion by Commission Vice-Chair Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Commission member Kathy Klein, the April 15, 2008 minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried. Approval of agenda: Chairperson Hagen presented the May 20, 2008 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Commission member Dave Wick, seconded by Commission Vice-Chair Jeff Rothecker, the May 20, 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 submitted for discussion. There being no comments by the Commission, this portion of the meeting was closed. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting May 20, 2008 OLD BUSINESS th Case 05-09-01 CSAH 22 (70 Street ) and Hardwood Avenue concerns – see memo from Captain Koerner Captain Koerner gave a brief history of this matter to the Commission. In the summer of 2005, Commission Member Justin Olsen had made brought up a th safety concern about the intersection of 70 Street and Hardwood Ave. Last summer, the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission did support the City Council request to look for at grants to help with the intersection. City Engineer Levitt has also been monitoring the process and indicated that the intersection has been moved up in its priority. Recently Commission Member Olsen had requested that the county again reevaluate the intersection following a crash on th May 9, 2008. County Commissioner Myra Petersen has also been contacted and has been working on the issue. Captain Koerner also wanted to say thank you to Commission Member Olsen for continuing to advocate changes to the intersection. Captain Koerner went on to say he will also continue to monitor the process. On a public safety side, he added we will continue to encourage our officers to enforce traffic in the area. NEW BUSINESS Case 08-05-01 Outdoor Event Permit Applications – 2008 Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest/Carnival/Dance/Car Show/Fireworks The Commission reviewed the Outdoor Event Permit Application for the 2008 Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest/Carnival/Dance/Car Show/Fireworks to be held during June 13, 14, 15, 2008. After general discussion and review of conditions for each event, the Commission recommended on a motion by David Wick, seconded by Ben Franczok, the application be approved. By a unanimous voice vote of the Commission the motion carried. Case 08-05-02 Outdoor Event Permit Application – Osman Shrine Car Show at VFW Red Barn, 07-20-08, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Commission reviewed the Outdoor Event Permit Application for the Osman Shrine Car Show at VFW Red Barn, 07-20-08, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Commission member Kathy Klein had one concern regarding patrons possibly bringing alcoholic beverages outside of the VFW club into the car show event. Captain Koerner advised her that there were no complaints in previous years and that the VFW does keep enough employees surveying the location to ensure there are no violations. After general discussion and review of conditions for the event, the Commission recommended on a motion by Justin Olsen, seconded by Jeff Rothecker, the application be approved. By a unanimous voice vote of the Commission the motion carried. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting May 20, 2008 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 informed the Commission that the city has hired a Paramedic/EMS Coordinator and a Fire Fighter/Paramedic as replacement positions. Wes Halvorsen was introduced to the Commission and is the Paramedic/EMS Coordinator. Captain Koerner also advised the Commission that there will be a National Night Out Recruitment Picnic held at Kingston Park on Thursday, May 22 from 6 – 8 p.m. with information on having a block party and invited the Commission to stop by. This year’s National Night Out is getting back to being held in neighborhoods and having neighborhood block parties and will be a more positive approach to the event. He also added that there will be food, soda and information available to those attending. th FIRE - Fire Chief Bob Byerly informed the Commission that on May 17, an Emergency Management Presentation was held and included participation with Washington County Public Health and Emergency Management. He also wanted to let everyone know that the Police vs. Fire Softball game, in conjunction with Strawberry Fest, will be held this year at the ball fields of Grey Cloud Elementary instead of Lamar Fields. He went on to say that the Fire Department will have a booth at Strawberry Fest and will have handouts to those interested in stopping by. He advised that there will be training at the Prairie Island Nuclear Plant and invited members to attend either on June 10 or July 23. He went on to say that Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Leonard will be retiring from the Cottage Grove Fire Department after 32 years of volunteer service. His last day will be July 31, 2008. There will be a cook-out held at Fire Station 2 on his last day to wish him well. Page 4 PSHWC Meeting May 20, 2008 COUNCIL - Council member Myron Bailey advised the Commission that there has been a great turn out for volunteers and support from local businesses for this year’s Strawberry Fest. He also informed the commission that this year’s parade route is changed due to the construction going on at the High School. Crossroads Church has graciously offered their parking lot and church for use by those in the th parade. The route will be from the church parking lot, to 80 Street, to Jamaica Avenue, north on Jamaica Avenue to Indian Blvd. east to Grey Cloud Elementary School. Construction of the Ice Arena expansion is moving along. Work is beginning on the inside and it looks like the completion date of October will be right on time. He next informed the Commission that the Comprehensive Plan is continuing to progress steadily. Street work going on in the Highlands area has had a few issues with the trail system but Council is working on them. He also advised the Commission of a Joint Session with the School District that will be coming up. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Ben Franczok, seconded by Commission member Justin Olsen to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer – Administrative Secretary Public Safety Department