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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-10 MINUTESPUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING February 10, 2004 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 February 10, 2004 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT Kyle Lindquist, Jeff Rothecker, Karla Bigham, Dave Wick Jennifer Osborne, Bruce Gengnagel, Bill Schmidt Captain Craig Woolery, Captain Randy Gerlach Approval of minutes: Chairperson Karla Bigham presented the January 13, 2004 minutes for review. On a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Dave Wick, the minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried. Approval of aqenda: Chairperson Karla Bigham presented the February 10, 2004 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Dave Wick, the February 10, 2004 agenda was accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Chairperson Bigham invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. There being no presentations, Chairperson Bigham closed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Commission was provided a copy of the Planning Commission's agenda for the February 23, 2004 meeting. Commission Chair Bigham inquired about the parking spaces allowed at the Shoppes at Gateway North mall. She believes that more parking spaces need to be considered. Captain Woolery stated that the parking meets the minimum parking restrictions. Captain Woolery said that the flower shop at the Home Depot will be open from April 1 to June 15. Fire personnel have approved a fire lane of 30 feet. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes February 10, 2004 Nextel has requested the addition of nine new and three future antennas on the existing monopole. 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 04-02-01 Multiple Animal License Renewals City Clerk Caron Stransky provided the Commission with applications for multiple animal license renewals for the following: Earl Wolford, 8061 71 Street South — Motion by Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Jeff Rothecker to approve the renewal. Motion carried. Alan & Bobbi Jo Mayers, 9362 72n St. So — Motion by Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Dave Wick to approve the renewal. Motion carried. Joy Simonds, 8867 Hallmark Ave. So. — Motion by Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Jeff Rothecker to approve the renewal. Motion carried. Steve & Sherri Runtsch, 8748 Iden Ave. So. — Motion by Dave Wick, seconded by Kyle Lindquist to approve the renewal. Motion carried. Case 04-02-02 Multiple Animal License Applications City Clerk Caron Stransky provided the Commission with applications for multiple animal licenses for the following: Kelly Anderson, 8807 88` St. So. — Motion by Dave Wick, seconded by Jeff Rothecker to approve the application. Motion carried. Kevin & Mary Bryniarski, 8397 Foothill Road So. — Captain Woolery gave a brief history regarding the number of calls to the residence. Mary Bryniarski presented to the Commission a short history and letters from residence in favor of them keeping their animals. After general discussion by the Commission, on a motion by Dave Wick, seconded by Jeff Rothecker, the application was approved with the following stipulations — the license will be recommended for the 5 dogs. Mr. Bryniarski stated he would find homes for the 4 cats and remove them from his home. He also stated he can also get rid of the birds that he has. The Commission also stated that in two months, the Community Service Officer will return to confirm Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes February 10, 2004 the cats have been removed from the home. The Commission also recommended that the city continue to monitor the situation. Motion carried. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Request for Stop Sign on Jenner Lane at Hillside and on Jewel Lane at Hillside — Commission member Bruce Gengnegal Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a copy of a Sign Request form that was sent to Public Works for review. As of this date, there has been no report back for Commission review. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission Chair Bigham advised that the Blood Drive for tomorrow was cancelled by the American Red Cross. Possibly another will be scheduled for the summer months. 2) Commission Chair Karla Bigham stated that there is a traffic concern for the curve on E. Pt. Douglas near the Cub Foods and Merchants Bank driveways. She is concerned that traffic is moving too fast and has increased since the Wells Fargo Bank and more residential homes have been built. She requested some type of traffic signage be placed in the area. Captain Woolery advised he would have the COP Team for the area review her concerns and prepare a report for the Commission's March 9 meeting. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Woolery informed the Commission of the February 4` SRT Callout in the 8800 block of 92n Street of a barricaded person and possible hostage situation. It ended with the suspect being arrested without incident. Heather Veenstra has accepted a Dispatcher position with the city which will open a CSO position vacancy. He also advised the Commission that the Holiday Train which passed through in December was the best attended stop. The check presented was $13,078 and 6000 pounds of food was donated for the Friends in Need Food Shelf in St. Paul Park. Captain Woolery went on to advise that there is currently a vacancy on the Commission and that the deadline for applying with the city is February 12, 2004 if anyone in the view audience is interested in serving on the Commission. Page 4 PSHWC Meeting Minutes February 10, 2004 FIRE - Randy Gerlach advised the Commission that P.J. McMahon is in Texas for military service for 1 year. Cathy Dahlstrom will begin in March with the Fire Department working with EMS and helping with some of P.J. McMahon's duties while he is away. He also informed the Commission that there is a total of 55 fire fighters, 43 men and 12 females. Currently there area 2 Fire Fighters attending the Fire Fighter 1 course; 20 attending the Fire Fighter 2 course and an introduction to sign language and Spanish course taken by all personnel. COUNCIL- Council Person Kohls advised the Commission that the council has submitted their 2004 Goals. She went on to ask that the Commission receive the Planning Commission packet after the Planning Commission's meetings for review and input as what is provided in the Technical Review packets is not enough information for the Public Safety Commission to comment on. Captain Woolery will check into receiving the agenda from the Planning Department. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Commission member Dave Wick to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer — Administrative Secretary PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING March 9, 2004 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 March 9, 2004 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jennifer Osborne, Kyle Lindquist, Jeff Rothecker, Karla Bigham, Dave Wick STAFF PRESENT: Captain Craig Woolery, Lieutenant Pat Horst Approval of minutes: Chairperson Karla Bigham presented the February 10, 2004 minutes for review. On a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Dave Wick, the minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried. Approval of agenda: Chairperson Karla Bigham presented the March 9, 2004 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Dave Wick, seconded by Jeff Rothecker, the March 9, 2004 agenda was accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Chairperson Bigham invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. There being no presentations, Chairperson Bigham closed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT East Ravine Development plan - Community Development Director Howard Blin gave a brief overview of the preliminary East Ravine conceptual plan. He provided the Commission with a colored development plan which outlined possible development, to include commercial, low, medium and high density housing, park use, governmental site and trail systems. He advised that this conceptual plan is in the planning phases and things will change. The plan he gave is for a 20-30 year outlook and doesn't foresee anything being developed for at least 5 years or longer. This plan is stili in the developmental stages and nothing is set. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes March 9, 2004 The Commission thanked him for his presentation and requested that they be kept apprised of plans as they change. Community Development Agenda Packet - The Commission was provided a copy of the Planning Commission's agenda for the March 22, 2004 meeting. Commission Chair Bigham commented on the number of parking spaces in the Ruby Tuesday restaurant plan and was grateful that more had been added to the plan. Captain Woolery commented on the entrance to the American Motor Sports restaurant and was concerned that an emergency stretcher would not be able to make the curve as it appears it is too sharp upon entering. Community Development Director Howard Blin stated that there would be enough space for a stretcher to enter through the doorvvay. There being no further discussion regarding the Planning Commission's agenda, this portion of the meeting was closed. ADMINISTRATION Appoint a Vice Chairperson - Commission Chair Karla Bigham informed the Commission that Commission member Bruce Gengnagel has resigned from the Commission due to health reasons and thanked him for his work on the Commission and he will be missed as a valued member. Ms. Bigham asked if there were any nominations. Commission member Dave Wick nominated Kyle Lindquist. Jennifer Osborne seconded the nomination. Commission member Lindquist accepted the nomination. The Commission unanimously approved the nomination. Commission Chair Bigham advised the Commission that Dave Wick and Jennifer Osborne will schedule interviews of potential candidate who have applied with the city to be on the Commission and that there will be two new members at the April meeting. OLD BUSINESS None at this time. NEW BUSINESS Case 04-03-01 Multiple Animal License Renewal City Clerk Caron Stransky provided the Commission with one application for multiple animal license renewal: Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes March 9, 2004 Heather Nugent, 7780 Jeffery Ave. So. / 4 cats — After review of the renewal application, the Commission, on a motion by Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Jeff Rothecker, approved the application. Motion carried. Case 04-03-02 Discuss amended fee schedule and permit process for hunting Captain Woolery gave a brief history as to the purpose for this being brought to the Commission's attention. A detailed report prepared by the Director of Public Safety John Mickelson was presented to the Commission and a proposal to amend the current application process and fee schedule for hunting that is allowed in the city of Cottage Grove. The memo to the Commission outlines the rationalization and equity concerns regarding past disparities and fees for archery and firearms. It also outlines the permit process to place more of the responsibility and control upon the landowner. The Public Safety Commission did have a couple of questions, one of which was regarding landowners themselves and if the landowner would have to pay a fee in order to hunt on their own land and obtain a permit. Under the language, this would also apply to landowners; however, the landowner does have the ability to charge other hunters to hunt their land, which is common practice. The second question raised by the Commission was the duality of the hunter having to 1) obtain a State license and 2) obtain a local city permit in order to hunt wild game. I explained that hunting is a privilege in this state; state license fees help offset costs for state enforcement, habitat development and any number of larger issues that are in effect statewide. Local jurisdictions have the authority to make further restrictions and in this case, a permit process that is monitored by the Department of Public Safety helps provide local control as to what safety concerns may be presented by any scenario of a hunter, whether it be firearms or archery in the city of Cottage Grove. As the development occurs, hunting areas are continualiy evaluated. Most hunters would consider a$15 permit fee very minimal when provided the opportunity to take wild game in a metropolitan area. On a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Kyle Lindquist, the Commission unanimously approved the recommendations set forth by Director Mickelson's memo and recommends Council pass a motion to accept the proposed hunting fee schedule changes and application permit process. Motion carried. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission Chair Karla Bigham - traffic concern for the curve on E. Pt. Douglas near the Cub Foods and Merchants Bank driveways. Page 4 PSHWC Meeting Minutes March 9, 2004 Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a memo from Sgt. Koerner and the COP Team for review. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission Chair Bigham expressed gratitude and thanked all those involved with the call at the Welis Fargo bank robbery in the apprehension of a suspect and also noted that Commission member Kyle Lindquist, received a letter of commendation for his part. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Woolery informed the Commission that the city offered a police officer/paramedic position to Mathew Foucault who will be taking the place of Cathy Dahlstrom who was hired as the EMS Coordinator for the City. Matt is a licensed peace officer and is currently attending paramedic school and will be ready for work in mid-June or July of this year. He went on to say that Cathy Dahlstrom began her job as EMS Coordinator on March 1 s` and can be located in Fire Station 2. She will continue to respond as a paramedic to medicals. Captain Woolery went on to say that the City Council denied the multiple animal license application for Byrnarski at 8397 Foothill Road. He went on to say the Council gave them 60 days to come into compliance with City Ordinances. He also stated that the Brynarski's are very willing to cooperate. Sergeant Brian Wilson and Officer Bryan Massman received Commendation Letters for their part in the apprehension of the suspect of the Wells Fargo bank robbery. Great job was done by all. Captain Woolery advised the Commission that there has been a$1,000 reward offered for information resulting in the arrest of a suspect in a criminal sexual assault of a 15 year old in her home. The second $1,000 reward offered is for information resulting in the arrest of those responsible for the damage/vandalism of over 50 incidents causing $20,000 worth of damage. FIRE - Lieutenant Horst informed the Commission that Saturday's Post Office call out included many neighboring community personnel. He wanted to thank them all for their help. Page 5 PSHWC Meeting Minutes March 9. 2004 He went on to say that the new utility truck is being sent out for specs. He advised that the Women's Fire Auxiliary is seeking volunteers to help out with community events. Anyone interested should contact the Fire Division. Lieutenant Horst informed the Commission that the Strawberry Fest is going to be held this year on June11. It will consist of several events, including a parade, street dance and carnival style atmosphere and will be held on the west side of Hwy. 61 in the area of the Rodeo. COUNCIL- Council Person Kohls requested that information regarding the Hamlet Park expansion be provided to the Commission at their next meeting for discussion. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Commission member Jeff Rothecker to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer—Administrative Secretary