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Home My WebLink About2015-12-16 PACKET 04.A.i. REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # � � DATE 12/16/15 • . , PREPARED BY: Public Safety Craig Woolery ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR * * * * * * * * * � * � * * * * * * * * � * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * � * :� * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Pass a motion to accept and place on file the August 25, 2015 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pass a motion to accept and place on file the August 25, 2015 meeting minutes. ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION: DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED 0"PUBLIC SAFETY/PUBLIC 10/19/15 x x WORKS JOINT MEETING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: � MINUTES: August 25, 2015 meeting minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS: f, 'f J �,� r`� ,= �� ' ^ � f� - 1�°�r� ��- City Administrator Date * * * * * * * * � * * * * * * * * * � * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER Cottage ,/ Grove PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE �here Pride ana�'�OSPerity Meet COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING August 25, 2015 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 July 28, 2015, meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm. Members Present: Jodi Lewis, AJ Janssen, Bill Serpico, Lise' Rediske, Kent Griffith, Pat Forsythe, Evan Davik, Shelly Hanson Members Absent: None Staff Present: Council Liaison Steve Dennis, Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner, Fire Chief Rick Redenius 01.B. Approval of Minutes Commission Chair Jodi Lewis presented the July 28, 2015 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission minutes for review and approval. On a motion by Commission member AJ Janssen, seconded by Commission member Bill Serpico, the July 28, 2015 minutes were accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carries. 01.C. Approval of Aqenda Commission Chair Jodi Lewis presented the August 25, 2015 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Commission member Kent Griffith, seconded by Commission member AJ Janssen, the August 25, � 2015 agenda was accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carries. 2. OPEN FORUM Commission 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 Chair Jodi Lewis closed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT None at this time. Page 2 PSHWC Minutes August 25, 2015 4. OLD BUSINESS � None at this time. 5. New Business 05.A. Archery/Firearms Hunting Map Review— Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner provided the Commission with a power point presentation regarding the designation of hunting zones for 2015-2016. He added that Cottage Grove City Code's Hunting Ordinance was amended August 10, 2005 by the City Council. Cottage Grove ordinance 5-3-6 addresses use of firearms and archery equipment in the City of Cottage Grove. Ordinance 5-3-6 (c) 1 and 2 states that each year prior to the commencement of the hunting season, designating hunting areas will be reviewed by the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission. The City Council will review the designated hunting areas for final approval prior to publication. Under the amended language, it has been shown to be very effective, adaptable to development and addresses the safety concerns of the city. Since the amended language, complaints have been minimal. 2006-2007 season: 0 complaints 2007-2008 season: 8 complaints 2008-2009 season: 5 complaints 2009-2010 season: 1 complaint 2010-2011 season: 5 complaints 2011-2012 season: 6 complaints 2012-2013 season: 2 complaints 2013-2014 season: 2 complaints 2014-2015 season: 3 complaints There were three hunting related complaints for the 2014-2015 hunting season. The following is a brief summary. • Report of goose hunter on private property near Grey Cloud Island. Unable to locate however left message and map on possible vehicle of hunter. - • Report of archery hunter on private property outside of hunting zone. Unable to locate. Page 3 PSHWC Minutes August 25, 2015 • Report of illegal turkey hunters on private property. Unable to locate. Landowner controlled access of hunters within the designated areas continues to be well received by landowners, police officers and persons wishing to take advantage of this recreational opportunity. For the 2015-2016 season, the Public Safety Department has reviewed the designated areas for discharge of firearms and archery equipment and has approved the areas designated. The Planning Department also reviewed and were given the opportunity to provide comments. After Public Safety and Planning Department review there is one change. The NW corner of 70th Street and Jamaica Ave (Shepard's Farm) has been removed as an approved area. There are no changes to the firearm areas. On a motion by Commission member Griffith, seconded by Commission member Janssen, to approve the 2015-2016 maps designating boundaries for discharge of firearms and archery equipment for hunting. Motion carried. 05.B. Drone Presentation and Discussion — Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner informed the Commission that at a recent City Council meeting, the City Council was asked about what the city is doing to address privacy concerns with drones and privacy issues. The City Council has referred this matter to the Public Safety Commission to review the concerns and formulate recommendations if a further study is necessary and/or if an ordinance is necessary. He provided the commission with a PowerPoint presentation that included current FAA rules and findings on what other cities are doing. He went to say that by law, the FAA is charged with ensuring the safe and efficient use of U.S. airspace. This authority generally preempts any state or local government from enacting a statute or regulation concerning matters — such as airspace regulation —that re reserved exclusively to the U.S. Government. Under current FAA rules - • Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles Page 4 PSHWC Minutes August 25, 2015 • Keep the aircraft within visual line of sight at all times • Remain well clear of and do not interFere with manned aircraft operations • Don't fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the airport and control tower before flying • Don't fly near people or stadiums • Don't fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 Ibs. • Don't be careless or reckless with your unmanned aircraft—you could be fined for endangering people or other aircraft He also added that the Federal Aviation Administration is still setting new rules for operating unmanned aircraft systems and that at least 20 states have already adopted rules to govern their uses in response to safety and privacy concerns. Minnesota lawmakers are working on creating regulations for UAS's (Unmanned Aircraft Systems). Local Ordinances - St. Bonifacius is the only MN city with an ordinance. Law enforcement needs a warrant, Fly only on their own property, No surveillance equipment. The challenges that may be faced might include: • Fourth amendment rights (privacy) • Law enforcement use • Safety issues (unqualified people) • Increase in popularity ✓ Cheaper costs ✓ Aerial photography (real estate, private, commercial) ✓ Amazon's drone home delivery ✓ Farmer's use for fields — monitoring crop conditions Citizen concerns might include: • Privacy issues (invasion of privacy) • Destruction of property • Injuries (operator error) • Weight limits? • "Drone trespassing" • Kentucky man shoots down drone Page 5 PSHWC Minutes August 25, 2015 He then asked for the Commission's comments or input on whether there is a need to do a further study, is an ordinance necessary or wait to see what the FAA or the State does regarding this matter. A Commission member inquired that if there are going to be restrictions or requirements, the best place to start might be to review the different types, ie. Toy style vs. the type that record or take high resolution photos. In their opinion, the smaller ones are not likely to do injury or damage and not capable of carrying a recording thing of substance or too small to carry any type of recording device. There was also discussion on how to enforce any requirements. Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner said he would contact the League of Minnesota Cities as well to see what other cities are doing. The Commission would like to review the matter in the next few months as more information is gathered for review. 6. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None at this time. 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Commission member Serpico inquired as to what is involved in requesting an extension of the sidewalk on 100t" Street as it goes only to Andersen Windows and then it stops and then there is nothing and people are walking/running all the time. Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner will reach out to our City Engineer to get an explanation for review at the next meeting. 8. STAFF REPORTS 08.C. Council Recap Council member Dennis informed the Commission of the following Council recaps: Council is working on bringing a couple of processes to completion. The first is the Budget— potential levy of 4.99%. Basically includes cost of living for staff, health insurance increases, adding a couple of police officers to bring the numbers up to becoming fully staffed, adding one more full time Firefighter/Paramedic. Also, replacement of vehicles and equipment. He added that the city is very close to filling our City Administrator position and has been offered to Charlene Stephens and waiting for her acceptance of the job offer. She should be starting around October 5tn Page 6 PSHWC Minutes August 25, 2015 08.A. Police — Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner informed the Commission of the following: Washington County is going through a strategic planning process and seeking assistance of community members to attend a workshop on Saturday, September 26tn from 9 am to 4 pm. Looking for citizens who use the library system and those that don't use the library system. If any member is interested, please advise Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner. Staffing update. One of our CSOs was hired by St. Cloud PD, so we are going to be hiring a CSO. The week of 9-8 interviews. We also have interviewed Police Officer candidates which were from an internal pool and will be recommending one for hire. 08.B. Fire — Fire Chief Redenius informed the Commission of the following: Call responses are 260 for the month of July and up for the month July, which is not uncommon and following our 6 year pattern. Keeping very busy. Starting a new training tactic on search and rescue that helps the fire staff initiate a search from the exterior of building that will control fire flow. Several staff attended thermal imaging training. In regards to the Fire Station study, Fire Staff is going to be touring 4 or 5 fire stations in the metro area and hopes to have some information to pass along to the Commission. Fire Prevention week is second week of October, Open House will be Saturday, October 10t" at Fire Station 2 from 10 am to 2 pm. Commission member asked about sirens working. Fire Chief said all are working. Also inquired about replacing some older sirens due to upgrades to siren systems. Try to put into a replacement schedule — pre-80's sirens. He has put two to have battery backup upgrades with remote monitoring systems in the budget. The cost to replace warning sirens is roughly $25,000. 9. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn the meeting by Commission member Bill Serpico, seconded by Commission member Lise' Rediske. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Administrative Secretary Cyndee Engfer