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Home My WebLink About2002-08-13 MINUTESPUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING August 13, 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 August 13, 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, Mark Rudek, Bill Schmidt, Trent Lyden, Karla Bigham STAFF PRESENT: Captain Michael Zurbey, Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Leonard Approval of minutes: Chairperson Mark Leier presented the July 9, 2002 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for approval. Commission member Bruce Gengnagel requested the minutes reflect that Mark Leier and Bill Schmidt were excused absences. Commission member Rich Lyden also requested that on page 3, number 3 be changed to reflect the Commission's recommendation the words ... some sort of school approach with signage and/or flashing lights be changed to read ... some sort of school approach with signage and flashing lights. On a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Karla Bigham, the July 9, 2002 minutes were accepted as amended by the Commission. Motion carried. Aqproval of aqenda: Chairperson Mark Leier presented the August 13, 2002 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Bruce Gengnagei, seconded by Rich Lyden, the August 13, 2002 agenda was accepted by the Commission. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Chairperson Leier invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. There being no presentations, Chairperson Leier ciosed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Commission was provided a copy of the Planning Commission's agenda for the August 26, 2002 meeting. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes August 13, 2002 Commission member Gengnagel inquired about the cul-de-sac of Timber Ridge and why the street did not open onto 70` Street. Council member Rice stated that because 70` Street is a county road and the County has requirements as to how close streets that intersect a county road can be to each other, that Timber Ridge Drive became a cul-de- sac. There being no further discussion regarding the Planning Commission's agenda, this portion of the meeting was closed. OLD BUSINESS Case 00-02-01 Parking issue around Park Senior High School Commission member Mark Rudek gave a report of the July 24` meeting that was held with area residents and himself regarding the parking issues around Park Senior High School. He advised the Commission that those who attended this meeting discussed several options of what to do about the parking issues. It was the consensus of those in attendance to leave the signage that is already posted to remain. Captain Zurbey informed the Commission that Chief Mickelson has had discussions with the Court regarding the current signage and was told that any citations issued for illegal parking would not hold up constitutionally in court and would be dismissed if challenged. After general discussion, on a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Karla Bigham, there was a recommendation to leave the signage as posted. Motion carried. Case 02-07-02 Speeding traffic issue — 85'" Street near Goodview The Commission was provided a memo from Sergeant Jim Smith which advised them that based upon review of the area by the COP Team, a recommendation of the following was made: For southbound traffic, 30 mph speed limit signs be posted in the areas of Selby Avenue and 85`" Street; Glenbrook Avenue and 85' Street; Garfton Avenue and 85` Street. For northbound traffic, 30 mph speed limit signs be posted in the areas of Grange Blvd. and Granada Avenue (between); 85'" Street and Glenbrook Avenue. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes August 13, 2002 Also, a"Watch for Children" sign be posted on both sides of 85` Street and Granada Avenue, near the pool entrance (at stripped crossing►. On a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Rich Lyden, to recommend the placement of the signs. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Case 02-08-01 Request for pedestrian crosswalk signage — 80` Street and Joliet Avenue The Commission was provided a memo from Captain Woolery which informed the Commission that a resident is requesting a pedestrian crosswalk sign giving advance notice of the trail crossing that crosses 80` Street at Joliet Avenue. After general discussion, on a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Karla Bigham, the Commission recommended the placement of a pedestrian crossing sign alerting motorists for east and west bound 80'" Street at the pedestrian and/or bike traffic crossing 80` Street at Joliet Avenue. Motion carried. Case 02-08-02 Discuss rescheduling of September 10, 2002 Public Safety Commission meeting Commission Chair Mark Leier informed the Commission that an alternate date of September 17, 2002 is the consensus of the Commission and this will be the next meeting date if there is no conflict of reserving a room. Captain Zurbey will check with City Hall to confirm the date and Council Chambers and advise the Commission. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED CnMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Response to concerns over holding pond issues Community Development Director Kim Lindquist provided the Commission with a memo that gave a timeline of when bids from contractors for the landscape and fencing will take place. Once the bid is approved, the installation will begin. It is expected that the work will occur prior to winter. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission Chair Mark Leier advised the Commission that he has observed trucks hauling on 65`" street where the new development is taking place and that there are no "Trucks Hauling" signs posted. He would like the contractors to place these sings. Captain Zurbey will contact the construction company and advise them of the request. Page 4 PSHWC Meeting Minutes August 13, 2002 2) Commission member Rich Lyden would like the statistical reports from the police department for the past 2-3 months to be provided to the Commission. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Zurbey informed the Commission that the Police Department is currently backgrounding 5 potential police officer candidates. FIRE - Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Leonard advised the Commission that Fire Fighter/Paramedic Mike Klalrich has been offered and accepted a job at Burnsville and has resigned from our fire department. He went on to advise that Ron Wasilk has submitted his intention to retire in January 2003. He also advised the Commission that there is a recruitment process for the next couple of months for part time fire fighters. He invited the Public Safety Commission members to attend a Remembrance Memorial service on September 11, 2002 at Fire Station 2, beginning at 8:30 a.m. He went on to thank Commission member Bruce Gengnagel for all his work with the Emergency Operations Center Committee. He advised the Commission that Chief Byerly is doing an excellent job as new Fire Chief and has a lot of vision, is very safety conscious and has many new projects the fire personnel are working on. COUNCIL- 8-7 Council denied the posting of speed signs on Lehigh 8-7 Approved the specs on the pond and bids being accepted 8-7 7715 Iverson, burned house — City got an abatement order to clean up ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Mark Rudek, seconded by Commission member Rich Lyden, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer—Administrative Secretary