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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-08 MINUTESPUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING October 8, 2002 Pursuant to due notice, a meeting of the Public Safety, Health and Weifare Commission was heid at the City Hall Council Chambers and was telecast on local Governmeni Cable Channel 12. CALL TO ORDER: The October 8, 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, Karla Bigham STAFF PRESENT: Captain Craig Woolery, Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Leonard Approvai of minutes: Chairperson Mark Leier presented the September 17, 2002 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for approval. On a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Karla Bigham, the minutes were approved. Motion carried. Approval of aqenda: Chairperson Mark Leier presented the October 8, 2002 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Karla Blgham, seconded by Biil Schmidt, the September 17, 2002 agenda was accepted and approved 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 closed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Commission was provided a copy of the Planning Commission's agenda for the October 28, 2002 meeting. Captain Woolery informed the Commission that the Technical Review Committee meeting was cancelied, however, input regarding Case ZA02-072 and PP02-073 for placement of stop signs would be need to be discussed and recommendations sent to the Planning Commission for review. � Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes October 8, 2002 There was discussion about the design of the roadways within the development and after reviewing the street designs the following recommendations were made on a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Karla Bigham: 4 way stop signs on Hadley Avenue and 100"' Street: 98�' Street and 100�' Street; 100'" and Street B and Street H(with culdesac) and 100'" Street. 2 way stop signs 95`" Street at Hadley Avenue; 97"' Street at Hadley Avenue 98"' Street at Hadley Avenue; and Street D at 100`" Street. Commission member Kyle Lindquist informed the Commission he felt the 4 way stop sign at Street H(with the culdesac) and 100"' was placed too close to the stop sign about 4 lots south of it. He would like to see stop signs placed on the streets entering 100` Street. After general discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to amend the motion as follows: 4 way stop signs on Hadley Avenue and 100` Street: 98'" Street and 100�' Street; and 100`" and Street B. 2 way stop signs on 95'" Street at Hadley Avenue; 97'" Street at Hadley Avenue; 98'" Street at Hadley Avenue; Street D at 100`" Street and Street H(with culdesac) at 100` Street. Motion carried. Commission member Bigham inquired about Outlot C/ Hoiding pond and asked if it was going to be like to one on the Rainbow property. Council person Rice advised that this was considered a"Dry Pond" and that only some runoff wouid collect, but for the most part would not hold water. 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 02-10-01 Hidden Valley Park — No Parking Signage request — Kim Flaata, 7212 Hidden Valley Trail Captan Woolery provided the Commission with a review from Sergeant McCarthy, COP 7eam leader for the area. Sgt. McCarthy concurred with Ms. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes October 8, 2002 Flaata in that there is a parking hazard and that signs are needed. Commission member Gengnagel would like to add Playground signage and a marked crosswalk as well as the no parking signs. On a motion by Mark Leier, seconded by Bill Schmidt, to accept Sgt. McCarthy's recommendation to place no parking signs on Hidden Valley Trail and to send this to the Parks and Recreation Commission to review. Commission member Gengnagel would like to amend the motion to include Playground signage and a marked crosswalk north and south of the playground. Motion carried. Case 02-10-02 Safety Recommendations — Hadley Avenue and 65`" Street Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a copy of a memorandum from Sergeant McCarthy, COP Team leader for the area, and made the following recommendations based on the current layout of the intersection: 1) the stopping distances for 65"' Street approaching Hadley Avenue intersection are tolerable 2) to cut back the vegetation to improve site lines for traffic proceeding eastbound 65"' Street to Hadley Avenue 3) painting a white line at the intersection of Hadley Avenue approaching 65"' Street allowing a point where there is increased visibility to eastbound and westbound 65'" Street tra�c On a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Mark Rudek, the Commission recommended to accept the COP Team recommendations. Motion carried. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Fire Hydrant Height/Grove side reconstruction project Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a copy of a memo dated 9-25-02 advising of his contact with the project inspector, who stated that the hydrants will be raised to the specifications prior to frost in the ground. � Page 4 PSHWC Meeting Minutes October 8, 2002 2) Discussion of combining Commissions Commission Chair Leier advised the Commission that he and Bruce Gengnagel will be attending the October 14"' Public Works Commission meeting and get back to Captain Woolery after the meeting. On a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Kyle Lindquist, the matter was tabled to the November meeting. Motion carried. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission Chair Leier informed the Commission that he talked with the Principle of Cottage Grove Elementary School and that the signage placed on the property reference a Pedestrian Walking sign is not a sign the Principle would like there. He would rather the sign be removed so not to encourage children walking to and from school. He would like some rype of School Zone sign along the driveway instead of the Pedestrian Walking sign. The Commission discussed the recommendations that they made a few meetings ago and have not seen any improvements to 65"' Street with the recommended signage they recommended. Captain Woolery advised them that their recommendations did get forwarded to City Council who authorized a letter be sent to the County. Captain Woolery wiil again contact the County to ensure the Commission's recommendations were received. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Woolery informed the Commission that the pedestrian crosswalk on 80'" and Joliet would be painted very soon, if it already has not been. He also advised the Commission that the speed limit signage on 85`" Street west of the Municipal Pool wiil be installed. He informed the Commission that a major purchase for the communications center of a 911 digital voice recorder was approved by the City Council recently so the city is in conformance with statute requirements. Captain Woolery went on to advise that there are currently 5 vacancies on the department and there were 3 conditional job offers. FIRE - Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Leonard advised the Commission that there will be Open Houses October 10, 2002 at all Fire Halis as part of Fire Prevention week. He also informed the Commission that there are 3 candidates for a Fire Fighter/Paramedic Quality Assurance EMS person. � Page 4 PSHWC Meeting Minutes October 8, 2002 The Fire Division is in the initial planning stages for a table top disaster plan, scheduled for March 2003. Fire Fighters are currently participating in RIT — Rapid Intervention Team training. This teaches skills necessary to rescue fallen fire fighters in emergency situations. COUNCIL- Council person Rice gave a recap of Public Safety Council items. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Karla Bigham, seconded by Commission member Kyle Lindquist to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfuily submitted, Cyndee Engfer—Administrative Secretary