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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-17 MINUTESPUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING September 17, 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 September 17, 2002 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Gengnagel, Bill Schmidt, Kyle Lindquist, Mark Leier, Mark Rudek, Bill Schmidt ABSENT: Karia Bigham STAFF PRESENT: Captain Craig Woolery, Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Leonard, City Administrator Ryan Schroeder, Community Development Director Kim Lindquist Approval of minutes: Chairperson Mark Leier presented the August 13, 2002 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for approval. On a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Bill Schmidt, the minutes were approved. Motion carried. Approval of aaenda: Chairperson Mark Leier presented the September 17, 2002 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Bill Schmidt, the September 17, 2002 agenda was accepted and approved by ihe 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. DISCUSSION AND FEEDBACK 1) Combining Commissions — Ryan Schroeder made a short presentation giving the background pertaining to this matter. He went on to siate that the Public Works Commission has previously and currently received and reviewed this request. It was the consensus of the Pubiic Works Commission, then and now, not to combine the two Commission. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes September 17, 2002 Commission Chair Leier suggested that he and Vice Chair Gengnagel attend a Public Works Commission meeting and table this matter until they have, so they can present information from that meeting to this Commission. On a motion by Gengnagel, seconded by Rudek, to table this matter until the next meeting. Motion carried. 2) Roies of the Commission — Ryan Schroeder informed the Commission that information was not getting to and from city offices to the Commission and vice versa. He wanted to discuss with the Commission any questions and/or comments that the Commission felt needed to be addressed. After general discussion, the Commission thanked Mr. Schroeder for his presentation and welcomed the open communication between the city and the Commission. Kim Lindquist informed members of the process now used by city staff for items on the Community Development agenda which are presented to the Commission for review and feedback. The Commission thanked her for her input and explanation. 3) Gateway North Project — Kim Lindquist presented to the Commission a memo which outlined the platting of property related to the Kohl's development project and the issues of road design and traffic which have arisen. Ms. Lindquist informed the Commission that the design for Hardwood Avenue has changed from that initially designed in the feasibility study some time ago. She went on to say that these changes will allow the area to function at a reasonable level of service. Commission Chair Leier inquired if there would be Meiro Council buses accessing this area. Ms. Linquist said she has not had any contact with Metro Council regarding this matter. Commission member Rudek was concerned about possible congestion and back up on E. Pt. Douglas and 80`" Street. Ms. Lindquist advised that an acceptable level of service can be maintained through use of traffic signs and potentially signalization as traffic levels increase. On a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Bili Schmidt, to accept the plan as presented by Community Development. Motion carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Commission was provided a copy of the Planning Commission's agenda for the September 23, 2002 meeting. The Commission reviewed the site plans for the Cedarstrom Pet Hospital. After general discussion, on a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Bruce Gengnagei, the Commission Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes September 17, 2002 accepted the Planning Commission's agenda and the Cedarstrom Pet Hospital plan as presented. Motion carried. 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 None at this time. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Placement of warnings signs on 65�' Street — Trucks hauling Captain Zurbey provided the Commission with a copy of a memo advising that the Construction Company was notified and advised to place the appropriate signs. Commission Chair Leier stated he has seen the signs placed and thanked Captain Zurbey for his prompt action on this matter. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission Chair Leier wished to thank ail those involved with the tanker roll over in Newport. It was an excellent job done by ali. 2) Commission member Rudek stated while on a ride along, he observed low hydrants on the Grove side reconstruction project and wanted to ensure that these would be raised to an appropriate levei prior to the winter freeze. Captain Woolery said he would contact the construction supervisor and report back to the Commission at their next meeting. 3) Commission Vice Chair Gengnagel wanted to comment on the new look of Fire Station 2 and say the updates look great. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Woolery informed the Commission Officer Connie Johnson arrested those responsibie for vandalizing property in the city. He went on to say that the approximate dollar value is in the thousands. He also advised the Commission that Officer McGuire with the help of a citizen, made arrests of those responsible of graffiti. Page 4 PSHWC Meeting Minutes September 17, 2002 He went on to say that the police department is in the process of recruiting more police officer/paramedics and that job offers were made to 4 potential candidates. He aiso stated that our most recent hire resigned, which created another opening. FIRE - Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Leonard advised the Commission that Fire Chief Byerly is away for a two week chief training course. He went on to say that the department is busy working on the following: truck Arial apparatus; ISO compliance; job opening for FT FF/Paramedic; 10 new hires attending EMT course. He informed the Commission that there will be an Open House October 10, 2002 from 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm at all Fire Halls as part of Fire Prevention week. COUNCIL- Ryan Schroeder gave a short recap of council action items. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Commission member Kyle Lindquist to adjoum the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Motion carried. RespectFully submitted, Cyndee Engfer — Administrative Secretary