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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-18 MINUTESPUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING November 11, 2003 Pursuant to due notice, a meeting of the Public Safety, Health and Weifare Commission was held at the City Hall Councii Chambers and was telecast on local Government Cable Channel 12. CALL TO ORDER: The November 11, 2003 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p. m. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFFPRESENT: Karla Bigham, Bruce Gengnagel, Dave Wick, Jeff Rothecker, Jennifer Osborne, Bill Schmidt Kyle Lindquist Deputy Director of Public Safety Craig Woolery, Fire Captain AI Beasley Approval of minutes: Chairperson Bigham presented the October 14, 2003 minutes for review. On a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Jennifer Osborne, the October 14 minutes were accepted. Motion carried. Approval of agenda: Chairperson Bigham presented the November 11, 2003 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Dave Wick, seconded by Bill Schmidt, the November 11, 2003 agenda was accepted 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 November 24, 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. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes November 11, 2003 NEW BUSINESS Case 03-11-01 Stop sign request — 85` and Hadley Avenue The Commission was given a history of the stop sign criteria that was established by the City Engineer's office several months ago which the City Council adopted. The Commission was presented with a copy of the recommendations of the Public Works Commission to deny the stop sign because it did not fit any criteria of the requirements that were established. After general discussion, on a motion by Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Jeff Rothecker, the request for a stop sign at 85`" Street and Hadley Avenue was denied. Motion carried. Commission member Gengnagel requested some general information as to how the counters work with regards to reading tra�c counts. Captain Woolery said he would get that information for the Commission at an upcoming meeting. Case 03-11-02 Hamlet Park parking lot expansion — discussion/review The Commission was provided a preliminary plan of the parking lot expansion options that the Parks and Recreation have regarding parking at Hamlet Park. Council Person Cheryl Kohls advised that the pond at Hamlet Park will have run off from the Kohls development which could have a substantial increase to water levels in the Hamlet pond and another holding pond that is planned to accept water run off. She went on to say the Engineering firm was asked to come up with a plan of the proposed development for review. Commission member Gengnagel inquired if the residents were made aware of the proposed expansion. Council person Kohls said that residents in the immediate area have been notified of the proposed improvements. She went on to say these plans will be provided to the Commission for review and discussion as soon as they are available. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None at this time. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Commission Chair Karla Bigham wished to thank all the men and women veterans and those in the military in honor of this Veteran's Day. Commission Chair Karla Bigham stated that the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission will be planning a blood drive in the early months of next year, date and place to be announced. Commission member Bill Schmidt advised that the school flashing light on 90`" and Hadiey was not working and would like to have it fixed by the appropriate people. Captain Woolery advised he would contact Public Works personnel to fix the problem. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes November 11, 2003 STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Woolery informed members that applications for several positions were accepted 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. Interviews for each of these positions will be taking place soon. Captain Woolery also informed the Commission that Officer Mary McGuire has return to work as a School Resource Officer, on Monday November 3, 2003. Officer McCormick has finished his Field Training program and is a singie officer squad. Officers Pearson and Morning are attending SKILLS training and will complete this in the spring of 2004. FIRE - Fire Captain AI Beasley advised members that there was damage to a door at Fire Station 4, which was caused by it closing on a fire truck, which was also damaged. COUNCIL- Council Person Kohls advised members that the social benefit to raise funds for the Public Safety Department raised $1,245.00. There will be school crosswaik warning lights installed at Joliet and 80"' and on Jamaica and 75`�, which are solar powered. This will be on a 1 year review period basis. The cost will be shared by the city and the school district. Council Person Kohis advised the members that Fire Chief Byerly let her use a pager for one month. She was extremely proud of how fast and professional the police and fire personnel responded to all cails. She wanted to thank them for their continued professionalism and prompt responses to all emergency calls. ADJOURN On a motion by Jeff Rothecker, seconded by Jennifer Osborne, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Respecffully submitted, Cyndee Engfer — Administrative Secretary PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING January 13, 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 January 13, 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, Bill Schmidt, Dave Wick, Jennifer Osborne, Bruce Gengnagel None Captain Mike Zurbey, Fire Lt. Pat Horst Approvai of minutes: Chairperson Karla Bigham presented the November 11, 2003 minutes for review. On a motion by Dave Wick, seconded by Bruce Gengnagel, the minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried. Aoproval of aqenda• Chairperson Karla Bigham presented the January 13, 2004 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Kyle Lindquist, seconded by Jeff Rothecker, the January 13, 2004 agenda was accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Chairperson Bigham invited citizens present matters that were not on the approved agenda. to address the Commission regarding any 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 January 27, 2003 meeting. Commission member Jennifer Osborne inquired as to where the exact location of the Senior Housing would be located on 70�' and Hinton. She was informed it would be the northwest corner. Commission member Bruce Gengnagel inquired if the culdesacs off Pine Arbor Alcove would be big enough for large emergency vehicles. Captain Zurbey advised that Captain Woolery Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes January 13, 2004 attended the Tech Review Committee meeting and that the information would be passed along to him. 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 04-01-01 Multiple Animal Licenses Review City Cierk Caron Stransky provided the Commission with an application for multiple licenses. After general discussion by the Commission, on a motion by Jennifer Osborne, seconded by Jeff Rothecker, the application was approved as submitted. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATION Terms of Commission members: William Schmidt, Karla Bigham, Kyle Lindquist and Jennifer Osborne. Commission Chair Karla Bigham spoke to the Commission and wanted to thank Bill Schmidt for his dedication and hard work while serving on the Commission. Commission member Schmidt thanked the Commission for being able to serve with them for the past 6 years. He wanted to encourage viewers to get involved with the city by volunteering on commissions. Commission members Karla Bigham, Kyle Lindquist and Jennifer Osborne wished to serve another term. Commission Chair Karla Bigham nominated herself to continue to serve as the Commission Chair and asked Bruce Gengnagel if he wished to continue to serve as the Vice Chair. Bruce Gengnagel stated he would serve another year as Vice Chair. All members voted to approve Karla Bigham as Commission Chair and Bruce Gengnagel as Vice Chair. Motion carried. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes January 13, 2004 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Crosswalk flashers at 90�' and Hadley Avenue Captain Woolery provided the Commission with a memo relating that Public Works repaired the crosswalk flashers on November 12, 2003. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 1) Commission member Bruce Gengnagel requested that a stop sign be placed at the intersections of Hillside and Jenner and Hillside and Jewel to be consistent with all other intersections along Hillside that have stop signs. Captain Zurbey stated that he would advise the Public Works Department. Commission member Gengnage� felt that there was a liability issue and was concerned for the safety of drivers and the consistency of other signage along Hillside. 2) Commission member Karla Bigham advised that the blood drive, which is being hosted by the Public Safety Department, will be held on February 11'" at Fire Station 1 on Grange Bivd., from 2 to 7 p.m. and invited all to donate. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Captain Zurbey informed the Commission that Captain Woolery was away at training for one week at Camp Ripley. He also advised that the city offered a job to Bryce Wanek. Mr. Wanek will begin work the end of January and will be replacing Officer Mary McGuire as a police officer/paramedic position. FIRE - Pat Horst 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 went on to say that Randy Gerlach, AI Beasley or himself will be attending future Commission meetings as Fire Division representatives. COUNCIL- Councii Person Kohls advised the Commission that Cottage Grove Applebee's donated $500 to the Fire Division for use towards technical advancements. She went on to say that the East Ravine Area Study held a public hearing and is taking public input on 3 plans for the area. She would like the Commission to complete a short one page survey for their input. She advised that the would contact Community Development to get the survey to them. Page 4 PSHWC Meeting Minutes January 13, 2004 She asked the Commission to have ideas for the next Commission meeting regarding how involved they feel as a City Commission. She would like a workshop, possibly after the meeting, for them to bring their ideas and goals. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Bruce Gengnagel, seconded by Commission member Bill Schmidt to adjourn the meeting at 7:22. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer—Administrative Secretary