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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-12-17 MINUTESREC IUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA �' MEETING ITEM # L . DATE 12/17/03 � � _ ) � PREPARED BY : Public Safety John Mickelson ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR .«��...<.....,�.,.,,,....,>..,.».<.�,,,..�,...�.>..,.� COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Pass a motion to accept and place on file the October 14` 2003 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Pass a motion to accept and place on file the October 14`", 2003 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission. ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION � PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED 11/11/03 x x � MINUTES: October 14` 2003 minutes of the Commission ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS Administrator /� Date �<..,...��>..��....�...��..<�<�.��.�<���,,.�.�..� COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER H:\Council 2003N2-17-03 CA form PSHWC minutes October 14, 2003.doc PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING October 14, 2003 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 October 14, 2003 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Kyle Lindquist, Bruce Gengnagel, Dave Rothecker, Jennifer Osborne, Bill Schmidt Wick, Jeff MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Karla Bigham Deputy Director of Public Safety Craig Woolery, Fire Captain Jeff Brown Approval of minutes• Vice Chairperson Bruce Gengnagel presented the September 9, 2003 minutes for review. Commission member Bill Schmidt would like his name added to the minutes to reflect that he was in attendance. On a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Kyle Lindquist, the September 9` minutes were accepted and approved as amended. Motion carried. Vice Chairperson Gengnagel a�so requested that the August 12` minutes be approved. On a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Jennifer Osborne, the August 12, 2003 minutes were approved. Motion carried. Approval of agenda• Vice Chairperson Bruce Gengnagel presented the October 14, 2003 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Bill Schmidt, the October 14, 2003 agenda was accepted by the Commission. Motion carried. OPENFORUM Vice Chairperson Gengnagel invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. Lieutenant Rick Mathewick from the Roseville Police Department and a resident of Woodbury, informed the Commission that he was in attendance at tonighYs meeting as a member of the University of St. Thomas Masters Program. One of the requirements is that he attends a community meeting. Because there is no Public Safety, Health and Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes October 14, 2003 Welfare Commission in Roseville and Woodbury's Commission does not meet until next week, he elected to attend Cottage Grove's meeting to observe. There being no other presentations, Vice Chairperson Gengnagel 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 27, 2003 meeting. There being no discussion regarding the Planning Commission's agenda, this portion of the meeting was closed. OLD BUSINESS None at this time. NEW BUSINESS Case 03-10-01 Multiple Animal License Application — 7165 Timber Ridge Cove South The Commission was presented an application for a multiple animal license for 7165 Timber Ridge Cove South. Vice Chairperson Gengnagel requested that Captain Woolery ask that the city add to the application: 1) the type of breed of dog and 2) if there is a fenced yard. Captain Woolery advised that the ordinance at this time, does not require the applicant to specify what type of breed of dog they own and if they have a kennel, pictures are required of it. The Commission, after general discussion, on a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Bil� Schmidt, to approve the application as submitted. Motion carried. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Captain Woolery informed the Commission that at the City Council's September 17`" meeting, they approved temporary hunting bow and arrow hunting on Mr. Juckel's 18 acres of property down on 110` Street, which is zoned as a no hunting zone. But because of the damage to Mr. Juckel's crop (apple orchard), the Council approved a temporary hunting zone until December 31, 2003. Captain Woolery advised the Commission that he is working on the revision of the hunting ordinance and is getting cooperation and information from the Community Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes October 14, 2003 Development department. As soon as he has a draft ready, he will present it to the Commission for further input and discussion. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Commission member Jennifer Osborne advised the Commission that the Star Tribune had an articie that advised a new bill was introduced that has funding for improving walkways for students since kids are now expected to walk further to school and due to health issues for children. She just wanted the Commission to be aware of the bill, which still has to be passed. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Woolery informed members that there are several positions that applications are being accepted for by the city. In the Public Safety department, there is an opening for a part time transcriptionist, a full time dispatcher, a fire fighter/ems coordinator and looking ahead, a 2004 regular police officer. He went on to say that the October 4, 2003 disaster drill was a success and that it would be of benefit if the city purchased its own Incident Command Trailer, which would be mobile. He also said that the Fire Department did a tremendous job in coordinator this drill. Captain Woolery also informed the Commission that Officer Mary McGuire would be returning to work as a School Resource Officer, on Monday November 3, 2003. FIRE - Fire Captain Jeff Brown advised members that 45 of the 55 fire fighters participated in the October 4`h drill, with an estimated total of 200 participants. He also wanted to thank all those who did participate in the drill. COUNCIL- Nothing presented at this time. ADJOURN On a motion by Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Bill Schmidt, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer—Administrative Secretary