HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-05 PACKET 04.A.ii.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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PREPARED BY: Public Safety Craig Woolery
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Pass a motion to accept and place on file the October 15, 2013 minutes of the Public Safety,
Health and Welfare Commission meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass a motion to accept and place on file the October 15, 2013 meeting minutes.
ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED
01/21/14 x x
`* MINUTES: October 15, 2013 meeting minutes of the Public Safety, Health and
Welfare Commission
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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October 15, 2013
PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE
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Pursuant to due notice, a meeting of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission
was held at the City Hall.
1. REGULAR MEETING
01.A. Call to Order: The October 15, meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety,
Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Members Present: Nick Maciejewski, Dave Barkow, Jodi Lewis, AJ Janssen, Kellie
Eigenheer, Kent Griffith
Members Absent: Lori Hedican
Staff Present: Captain Pete Koerner, Fire Chief Rick Redenius, Council Liaison
Derrick Lehrke
01 B. Approval of Minutes
Commission Co-Chair Jodi Lewis presented the September 17, 2013 minutes of the
Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission minutes for review and approval. On a
motion by Commission member Dave Barkow, seconded by Kellie Eigenheer, the
September 17, 2013 minutes were accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion
carries.
01 C. Approval of Aqenda
Commission Co-Chair Jodi Lewis presented the October 15, 2013 agenda of the Public
Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Commission
member Kellie Eigenheer, seconded by AJ Janssen, the October 15, 2013 agenda was
accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carries.
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Commission Co-Chair Jodi Lewis invited citizens present to address the Commission
regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda.
There being no items, Commission Co-Chair Jodi Lewis closed the Open Forum
segment of the meeting.
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No items submitted.
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4. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time
5. New Business
04.A Muffler Noise — Captain Pete Koerner
Captain Koerner did a short presentation to the Commission which covered the
ordinance. He went on to say that due to concerns raised in the last year by citizens
regarding noise, unreasonable acceleration, but mostly the noise issue. He went on to
say that staff is recommending that the various noise regulations referenced throughout
the city code be combined into one section of the city code. He added that staff and the
City Attorney are proposing to use more of a"reasonable person standard" in the
-� assessment of a compliance standard or violation: This standard may help circumvent ..
unreasonable complaints or expectations of enforcement. He showed them the many
ordinance titles that pertained to noise and then the amended ordinance that had all
noise issues under one title.
He went on to say that staff is requesting input or feedback from the Commission that
can be forwarded for review, to the Planning Commission at their October 2, 2013
meeting. Once all the comments are received, the City Attorney will review the draft
ordinance amendment and the document will again be presented to the Public Safety,
Health and Welfare Commission.
After his presentation, he asked the Commission for any comments and/or discussion.
Most of the comments were regarding how the officer makes a decision as to whether
or not to issue a citation. Captain Koerner said most of the officers respond to citizen
complaints on noise and have often followed the practice of the "reasonable standard"
when responding. Most will advise that there has been a complaint — more like
educating the public when enforcing the ordinance rather than issuing a citation.
Mike DeMars, 7032 90 Street South, approached the Commission with background on
the noise matter/traffic volume. He approached the Commission last year with this issue
and met with the police Chief, Captain Koerner and the City Engineer. Captain Koerner
added that the amended ordinance will help address the "behaviors" of drivers, ie.
obnoxious behavior where the drivers rev the engines when stopped. By changing the
ordinance, it will help with the enforcement of the ordinance.
6. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
None at this time.
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
None at this time.
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8. STAFF REPORTS
Captain Koerner requested the POLICE staff reports be moved to after FIRE.
08.B Fire — Fire Chief Redenius informed the Commission of the following:
Call reports for September we had 195 calls — Fire and EMS responses down from the
previous 5 years which is a historical drop from August to September time frame, except
for 2012 where we were almost up to 235 calls for that time frame.
Fire Division is preparing.for the "Obama health care" which will reduce/limit our part
time firefighters' day time hours. We are in the process of looking for day time
personnel.
Open House was Saturday, 10-12 at Fire Station 2. Had around 400-500 people attend.
Very popular and new this year was "Whack a Car" which for $1 donation, participants
could use a hammer or sledge hammer and "Whack a Car" which was later used in the
extrication exhibit. He added that this will be included again next year at the open
house.
The Fire Department assisted Hennepin Technical College with a presentation at Grey
Cloud Elementary to speak to third grade classes. A young third grader wrote a letter to
the Hennepin Technical College Training Center wanting to know what education was
needed to become a firefighter. Hennepin Technical College contacted the Chief and
asked if we could assist them. It was a very enjoyable time for everyone involved. He
noted that they were very well behaved third graders.
08.A Police — Captain Koerner informed the Commission of the following:
With school back in session, we have been focusing our time getting drivers to slow
down and targeting some of the construction areas.
South Washington County Bulletin did an overview of a project on 70 Street with some
re-striping that can be viewed.
Reminder: last month we talked about changing the winter parking ordinance to
November 1 until March 31. He stated he has been getting positive feedback.
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Friday, 10-18-13 at River Oaks having a Fall Festival with a band to benefit Friends in
Need Foodshelf.
Hope Glen Historic Church on Sunday to benefit Friends in Need Foodshelf.
Monday, October 21, the Crime Board is having a family and youth night fund raiser at
Carbone's and a portion of the proceeds goes to directly to sports and family and youth
programs.
08.0 Council Recap - Council Liaison Lehrke advised there are two items:
T�e parking ban ordinance — Council agreed to the amended language. .
70 street striping Advised the Commission to read the article in the paper which gives
a better explanation behind the changes. It is a pilot project here and Forest Lake. He
advised to pay attention to the striping changes in the city. Should help with the flow of
traffic.
9. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Commission member Kent Griffith, seconded by
Commission member Dave Barkow. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cyndee Engfer
Administrative Secretary