Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-19 PACKET 01.B.PUBLIC SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting February 19, 2013 Pursuant to due notice, a meeting of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was held at the City Hall. Due to a conflict the meeting was held in the Minnesota Room. 01.A. Call to Order: The February 19, 2013, meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:05 pm. Members Present: James Neuenfeldt, Lori Hedican, Jodi Lewis, Nick Maciejewski Members Absent: AJ Jannsen, Dave Barkow, Brian Hagen Staff Present: Deputy Director of Public Safety Peter Koerner, Fire Chief Rick Redenius, Council Liaison Derrick Lehrke 01 B. Approval of Minutes Vice Chairperson James Neuenfeldt presented the January 15, 2013 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Commission member Lori Hedican, seconded by Jodi Lewis, the January 15, 2013 minutes were accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carried. 01 C. Approval of Agenda Vice Chairperson James Neuenfeldt presented the February 19, 2013 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Commission member Lori Hedican, seconded by Jodi Lewis, the February 19, 2013 agenda was accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carried. 2. OPEN FORUM Vice Chairperson James Neuenfeldt invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. There being no items, Vice Chairperson James Neuenfeldt closed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. 3. Community Development No presentations however Council Liaison Lehrke did update the Commission that there may be an agenda item in the near future in regards to the poultry and duck ordinance amendment as well as additional information on service animals i.e. pot - bellied pig 4. OLD business None at this time Page 2 PSHWC Minutes February 19, 2013 5. New Business 05.A — Administration Discuss Commission Terms and make recommendations for 2013 Public Safety Commission Chair and Vice Chair. Deputy Director Koerner did confirm that Lori Hedican did wish to be reappointed and James Neuenfeldt to confirm that he did not wish to be reappointed. (Information was forwarded to Joe Fischbach for Council Action) Council Liaison Lehrke did request that Commission members interested in being the Chair or Vice Chair to send him an e -mail to be considered for the recommendation. 05.B — Discuss considering combining Public Safety and Public Works Commissions. Deputy Director Koerner did present a memorandum to the Commission that articulated the history of the discussion, the possibility of increased efficiency, the timing, as well as the City Ordinance that outlines the purpose and duties of both the PSHW Commission and Public Works Commission. Deputy Director Koerner did provide some background and advised that this was discussed in 2002 and at that time the PSHW Commission recommended merging and the PW Commission recommended sta The initial reaction from the PSHW Commission was to merge. The PSHW Commission initially commented that it appeared to make sense. They were concerned however that the PW Commission felt it wasn't a good idea. There was additional discussion by the Commission members. They were all in agreement that the meetings should be meaningful and they want to be engaged. Council Liaison Derrick Lehrke (since he was a past liaison to the PW Commission) did explain the Public Works purpose and duties. He did explain some of the overlap as well as the differences. Often the agenda items are looked at differently and the PW Commission will look at the more technical aspect while Public Safety may look at it in broader terms. Commission member Maciejewski responded that this would be an excellent time to explore the purpose and mission of the Public Safety Health and Welfare Commission. The Commission could "roll up their sleeves" and explore the duties and responsibilities. The Commission did review the City Ordinance that outlined their purpose and duties as well as the Public Works Commission's purpose and duties. Page 3 PSHWC Minutes February 19, 2013 Commission member Neuenfeldt commented that when both Commissions have to review the same items that the joint meetings are beneficial since everyone can provide feedback from a different point of view. The group agreed that this would be beneficial. The Commission did not make a recommendation at this time. The Commission wants to "roll up their sleeves" and discuss /explore the duties and purpose whether in a work shop or combined meeting. 7. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None at this time 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 08.A During the Council Recap, Council Liaison Lehrke did request that the last two months minutes were included which would help for review. 9. STAFF REPORTS 09.A Police — Deputy Director Koerner did two officers recently completed the joint acE Woodbury. He did explain the benefits of w instructors, training sites, and be more effici field training. He started to discuss fire hirir Redenius. iscuss the current hiring process and that emy between Cottage Grove and 'king with Woodbury so we could share , it with training. Both officers are now in but then turned over to Fire Chief 09.B Fire — Fire Chief Redenius did discuss the hiring process for two fire fighter /paramedics and briefly where the plan came from with the Council retreat. He discussed a recent awards banquet where fire fighters were recognized. The top five contributed over 5,000 hours. Fire Chief Redenius also discussed combining resources with 3M's emergency response crew and how they plan to train together. Recently Fire Chief Redenius, Chief Woolery and EMS Coordinator Halverson attended an emergency management conference. Recently, fire's ice rescue training was videotaped and will be used for a future episode of Ron Schara's outdoor television show. Page 4 PSHWC Minutes February 19, 2013 09.0 Council Recap - Council Liaison Lehrke did update the Commission briefly in regards to the Council retreat at which time that discussed goals and strategic planning for the city. He did mention that was when the planning for the EMS department was discussed. Most importantly he said that strategic planning would occur with more long term budget goals. 10. ADJOURN 10A. Motion by Commission member Lewis, seconded by Commission member Hedican to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully subrr Pete Koerner Deputy Director of