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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-08 MINUTESPUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING January 8, 2002 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 8, 2002 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Approval of minutes: Don Strom, Richard Lyden, Bruce Gengnagel, Bill Schmidt, Kyle Lindquist, Mark Leier, Mark Rudek Captain Craig Woolery, District Fire Chief Dennis Leonard Council Liaison Pat Rice, Trent Lyden Chairperson Strom presented the November 13`" minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for approval. On a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Bruce Schmidt, the November 13, 2001 minutes were accepted as amended by the Commission. Motion carried. Approval of aqenda: Chairperson Strom presented the January 8`" agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Rich Lyden, seconded by Mark Leier, the January 8, 2002 agenda was accepted by the Commission. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Chairperson Don Strom invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. There being no presentations from the audience, Chairperson Strom closed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Commission was provided a copy of the Planning Commission's agenda for the January 25, 2002 meeting. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes January 8, 2002 There being no further discussion regarding the Planning Commission's agenda, this portion of the meeting was closed. OLD BUSINESS None at this time. NEW BUSINESS Case 02-01-02 Commission Terms Commission members Kyle Lindquist, Richard Lyden and William Schmidt advised that they would serve another term. Commission member pon Strom has served three consecutive terms and per city ordinance, his term will expire February 28, 2002. The Commission was advised that there are several applications of interested citizens to serve on the City's Commissions. More information will be available in the future of those interested in the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission to fill the vacant seat. Commission member Mark Leier addressed the issue of term limits and wanted to ask Council Liaison Pat Rice for a one year extension for pon Strom to serve on the Commission. He went on to state that he has been having individual meetings and negotiations with City Council members on the term limits and once he has talked with all Council members will report back to the Commission. On a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Mark Leier, to recommend the one year extension for pon Strom to serve on the Commission, pending approval of the City Council. Motion carried. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Request to instail a stop sign in area of Welis Fargo Bank — Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a copy of a letter he sent to EBL & S Oevelopment Corp. advising them of the Commission's concerns and request for the installation of a stop sign. Captain Woolery advised the Commission that as of this meeting, he has not received a response to his letter. This rnatter is tabled pending further information from EBL & S Development Corp. Page 3 PSHWC Minutes January 8, 2002 COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission member Rich Lyden wanted to recognize that the Cottage Grove police officers are doing a job, as reviewed by the Commission in handouts that Captain Woolery provided at tonight's meeting. Commission member Gengnagei wished to express appreciation for the good job our officers do. 2) Commission member Bill Schmidt stated that he felt that the entrance/exit at Arby's is hazardous due to the fact that as you leave you step into vehicie traffic and feels there should be some type of barrier to walk around to bring pedestrian awareness to traffic driving by. He also stated that there was advertisement blocking the view of the door glass and therefore didn't have good visibility upon exiting the building. He wanted to know if there was something that could be done to bring it to the attention of the business. 3) Commission member Mark Leier stated that the townhomes on 100`" and Hadley Avenue have serious parking issues and feels that if emergency vehicles were to respond to a call, there would be no way that a large emergency vehicle would be able to access the roadway, should cars be parked along there. He inquired with the State Fire Marshall's office and said he was informed that our Fire Marshail has the authority to put up No Parking signs or contact the developer and teil them to put up signs. District Fire Chief Dennis Leonard said he would pass on this information to the City Fire Marshall and have him talk to the State Fire Marshail regarding this matter. 4) Commission member Mark Rudek informed the Commission that in review this month's Planning Commission's packet that was in tonight's Pubiic Safety Commission's packet, that Acorn Ridge plat has only a one way in/one way out cul-de-sac. He went on to say he feels there is a safety issue with regards to emergency vehicles having enough room to move/turn/maneuver into this area. District Fire Chief Leonard advised the Commission that the Fire Department has one vehicle that might be small enough to maneuver a turn at the cul-de-sac, but that the majority of emergency vehicles might not be able to maneuver the turn. After general discussion, on a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Rich Lyden, to send their concerns to the Community Development/Planning Department regarding the ingress/egress out of the development and the need for wide enough streets for emergency vehicles to maneuver and if there is a maximum length of a cui-de-sac for developments in the city. Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Woolery advised the Commission that backgrounds are being conducted for two police officers FIRE - The City is in the process of accepting applications for the hiring a Fire Chief/Deputy Director of Public Safety and that part time firefighter backgrounds are currently being done and training will begin February 4, 2002. COUNCIL- No report at this time. ADJOURN Motion by Rich Lyden, seconded by Mark Leier to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer—Administrative Secretary