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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-10 MINUTESPUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING December 10, 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 Govemment Cable Channel 12. CALL TO ORDER: The December 10, 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, Kyle Lindquist, Mark Leier, Karla Bigham, Bill Schmidt, Mark Rudek, Jennifer Osborne STAFF PRESENT: Captain Craig Woolery, Fire Chief Bob Byerly, Senior Planner John McCool Approval of minutes: Captain Woolery advised the Commission due to technical failures the cable company was unable to video tape the meeting, therefore the November meeting minutes were not available at this time. Aparoval of agenda: Chairperson Mark Leier presented the December 10, 2002 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Weifare Commission for review. On a motion by Karla Blgham, seconded by Bili Schmidt, the December 10, 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 December 23, 2002 meeting. Commission member Gengnagel expressed concem regarding the Wells Fargo bank site plan. He was specifically concemed about how tile curve of East Point Douglas and the entrance of the bank and increased traffic flow would cause potential hazards in the future for traffic using this roadway. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes December 10; 2002 He then went on to comment on the Cheetah Properties off of Hadiey between 95'� and 100"'. He asked Senior Pianner John McCool, who was in the audience, to explain the road design from the map that was included in the Commission packets. Mr. McCool addressed the Commission and explained the drawing that was provided to them in their packet. There being no further discussion regarding the Planning Commission's agenda, this portion of the meeting was closed. OLD BUSINESS Case 02-07-01 Request for signage at the Cottage Grove Elementary School on 65'" Street — Response from Washington County Engineer Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a letter from the Washington County Engineer for review. He stated that the County would be installing channel delineators on both of the School Advance signs, which were installed in September of this year. These delineators will help improve the visual conspicuity of the florescent yellow-green signs. The County wiil also be removing the additional brush at the intersection of Hadley Avenue and 65 Street. The County will not be painting the solid white line (Stop Bar) at this intersection and has no objection to the City installing and maintaining a stop bar at this location. The County will not be installing a School Speed Zone Reduction at this time. A school speed zone is designed to be used on conjunction with a "Safe Route to School Plan" which includes crossing guards, adult supervision etc. Because all children are bussed in this case, a school speed zone is not an option. He went on to state that he met with them and they have agreed to attend the Commission's January 14'" meeting. Case 02-11-01 Timber Ridge 3 Addition — Road Connection to Pulte Development and Timber Ridge 4�' Addition Commission Chair Leier inquired of Senior Planner John McCool if there were escrowed funds by Mike Rygh. Mr. McCool advised that Kim Lindquist was addressing that issue and had not received information back from the bank as of this meeting time. The Commission reviewed the Timber Ridge 3r Addition road connection to the Hidden Oaks development. John McCool addressed several issues regarding the history and development and processes regarding the Hidden Oaks development and road connections. Comments were also heard from several Hidden Oaks residents. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes December 10, 2002 On a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Bill Schmidt, the Public Safety Commission unanimously voted not to approve a regular road connection between the two developments. They voted to allow only an emergency access between the two developments that would be suitable for emergency vehicles. Motion carried. The Commission also commented that any future planning and development of an access should involve residents from the Hidden Oaks neighborhood. The Commission made comments regarding future notification of residents when these items are placed on public agenda calendars, such as the Public Safety Commission or City Councii agendas, so they can appropriately respond to issues at a public forum setting. NEW BUSINESS Case 02-12-01 Multiple Animal Licenses Review City Clerk Caron Stransky provided the Commission with two applications for multiple licenses. After general discussion by the Commission, on a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Karla Bigham, the applications were approved as submitted. Motion carried. Case 02-12-02 Timber Ridge 4` Addition Road Connection to 68` Street The Commission was provided information regarding the road connection to the Timber Ridge 4` Addition on the north end connecting to 68`" Street. There were comments and concern from Commission member Bruce Gengnagel about the length of the cul-de-sac on this same development to the south towards 70`" Street. it should be noted that Kim Lindquist already addressed this issue in her memo included in this month's Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission agenda packet. Senior Planner John McCool noted that the length of the cul-de-sac is in compliance with city ordinance, which allows a maximum length of 650 feet. There were no further concerns or comments from the commission on this. On a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Kyle Lindquist, the Commission approved the road connection as noted in the packet. Bruce Gengnagel voted against, all others voted to approve. Motion carried. Page 4 PSHWC Meeting Minutes December 10, 2002 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Response to Timber Ridge 4`" Addition access to 70'" street Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a response from Community Development Director Kim Lindquist regarding this matter. Captain Woolery reminded the Commission that the Washington County Engineer will be at the January meeting to discuss the relationship the city has with the county and answer questions regarding input to issues. 2) Requirements for handicap stalls The Commission was provided a copy of an email sent by Building Inspector Bob LaBrosse advising that another handicap stall needs to be installed at the Gateway North parking area near the fitness center and he will advise the developer of this. 3) Speeding in area of 65` Street west of Hinton Avenue Captain Woolery will have a response to the Commission at their January meeting. 4) Traffic enforcement - passing in turn lanes are of 70"' Street and Granada Ave. Captain Woolery will have a response to the Commission at their January meeting. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission Chair Leier wanted to recognize and thank the Public Safety Dispatchers for all their hard work and feels they never get enough credit for what they do everyday in our Communications Center. 2) Commission member Karla Bigham wanted to thank her dad, Dan Bigham, for all his work as a fire fighter. SMe advised that he was retiring from the Cottage Grove Fire Department after 22 years of service. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Woolery informed the Commission that there was an accidentai discharge of a firearm, which was recently being investigated. He also advised that the city is in the. hiring process of two police officer/paramedics, a dispatcher and a fire fighter. He too would like to thank the Dispatchers for their hard work and efforts, especially being short staffed, working lortger hours during the holidays. Page 5 PSHWC Meeting Minutes December 10, 2002 FIRE - Fire Chief Bob Byerly advised the Fighters in Fire Training class and will which is scheduled to be April 1, 2003. Commission that there are 5 new Fire not be appointed until the pass the class He aiso informed the Commission that Dan Bigham will be retiring on December 31, 2002 after 22 years of service with the Fire Division. A part time Fire Fighter will be moving to that position. He also advised that Fire Marshal Ron Wasilk will be retiring on January 24, 2003 and the City is in the process of finding a repiacement for that position. He went on to say that he is working on replacing the 26 year old truck ladder with a new model. COUNCIL- Nothing to report at this time. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Mark Rudek, seconded by Commission member Karia Bigham to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer — Administrative Secretary