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MINUTES OF MEETING
May 14, 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 May 14, 2002 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public
Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order
at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Lyden, Bruce Gengnagel, Bill Schmidt, Kyle Lindquist,
Mark Leier, Trent Lyden, Karla Bigham
STAFF PRESENT: Captain Craig Woolery, District Fire Chief Dennis Leonard,
ABSENT: Mark Rudek, Michael Warner
Approval of minutes:
Chairperson Leier presented the April 9` minutes of the Public Safety, Health and
Welfare Commission for approval. On a motion by Karla Bigham, seconded by Bill
Schmidt, the April 9`", 2002 minutes were accepted by the Commission. Motion carried.
Approval of apenda:
Chairperson Leier presented the May 14` agenda of the Public Safety, Health and
Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Bill Schmidt, seconded by Rich Lyden,
the April 9"', 2002 agenda was accepted by the Commission. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Chairperson Mark Leier invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any
matters that were not on the approved agenda.
There being no presentations, Chairperson Leier closed the Open Forum segment of the
meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Commission was provided a copy of the Planning Commission's agenda for the May
20`", 2002 meeting.
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There being no discussion regarding the Planning Commission's agenda, this portion of
the meeting was closed.
OLD BUSINESS
Case 02-04-02 Hinton Avenue Speed Limit Review
The Commission was provided a memorandum from Deputy Director of Public
Safety Craig Woolery regarding the Council Response on this matter. The Council
requested further studies be conducted, involving a certain number of parameters
over the next two years and the issue be brought forward following the Hinton
Avenue tower realignment. No more discussion pending further future
information.
NEW BUSINESS
Case 02-05-01 Outdoor Event Application — DeMori's June 8, 2002
The Commission reviewed the Outdoor Event Permit Application for DeMori's
Restaurant and Lounge for June 8, 2002. Commission member Kyle Lindquist
requested that a need for more public toilet facilities is recommended than
what is currently recommended and requested that Deputy Director Craig
Woolery respond to this request at their next meeting. After general
discussion, on a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Karla Bigham, the
application was approved on a unanimous voice vote of the Commission.
Motion carried.
Case 02-05-02 Outdoor Event Application — Great Grove Get Together June 8
and 15, 2002
The Commission reviewed the Outdoor Event Permit Application for the Great
Grove Get Together for June 8 and 15, 2002. Again Commission Member
Lindquist raised concern over the number of public toilet facilities and the
estimated number of patrons attending the event. The minimum number of
facilities does not appear to be an adequate amount for the festival. He
requested that the number be raised to accommodate the number of
spectators. After general discussion, on a motion by Bruce Gengnagel,
seconded by Kyle Lindquist, the application was approved on a unanimous
voice vote of the Commission. Motion carried.
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Case 02-05-03 Outdoor Event Application — Rodeo June 9, 2002
The Commission reviewed the Outdoor Event Permit Application for the Rodeo
for June 9, 2002. Mr. Joe Finn, on behalf of the Rodeo, gave an overview of
what will be taking place at the event and also noted that there will be 12
public toilet facilities to accommodate spectators. He also advised that three
Police Officers will be at the event and Explorers will monitor that parking
situation. After general discussion, on a motion by Kyle Lindquist, seconded
by Rich Lyden, the application was approved on a unanimous voice vote of the
Commission. Motion carried.
Case 02-05-04 85` and Ideal Avenue "No Parking Corner to Here" sign — Don
Strom, 8601 Ingersoll Ave., 459-4342
The Commission reviewed the location and will need clarification of the exact
location that is at issue. The Commission believes that it is westbound 85` to
southbound Ideal. On a motion by Rich Lyden, seconded by Bruce Gengnagel,
the matter is tabled pending clarification. Motion carried.
Case 02-05-05 Consider rezoning current hunting boundaries
Deputy Director Craig Woolery provided the Commission with a map that was
updated to show where recent development in the city is occurring. After
general discussion, on a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Bill
Schmidt, the matter was tabled until after the Commission has met in a
workshop setting to discuss further issues regarding this matter. Date and time
of the workshop to be announced. Motion carried.
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
None at this time.
COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
1) Commission Chair Mark Leier commended the Police and Fire Departments for the great
job that was done during a storm-related power outage.
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STAFF REPORTS
POLICE - Captain Woolery informed the Commission that the Police Department still
has three police vacancies and currently is in the process of hiring one.
The police department has sold impounded vehicles at a public auction.
Officer Bryan Massman was recently injured on duty.
Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a Letter of Commendation to
Officer James Neuenfeldt from Sheriff Frank.
FIRE - Deputy Fire Chief Leonard said that the city has two finalists for the Fire Chief
position and will be announcing their final decision within the next few weeks.
COUNCIL- Nothing to report.
ADJOURN
Motion by Commission member Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Commission member Karla
Bigham to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Cyndee Engfer—Administrative Secretary