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Home My WebLink About1998-05-20 PACKET 04.A.III.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIO�1 COUNGL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 5-20-98 �. �� PREPARED BY Pubiic Sefety Jim Kinsey ORIGIidATIPJG DEPART(�1ENT STAFF RUTH02 �..��..<��,.��..��w��W««��.��,��..�� COUNCiL ACTION REQUEST Pass a motion to accept the Aprii 94, 1998 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission and request that they be placed on file. ADVISORY COMMISSIOtV ACTION DATE REVIEWED APPROVED 5-12-98 ❑ ❑ � � � � � PUBL.IC SAFETY ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ❑ MEMO/LETfER: ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMtJIENDATiON: � OTHER: April 14, 1998 minutes of the Public Safety Gommission ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS C :.(" I /�' City Administrator Date 4 # rt �k :t rt * * * * # # * * X x # * ! i + * k * * * * * A * * R W t A # k * > W % Y * * u k rt �F COUNCIL AGTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING April 14, 1998 Pursuant to due notice, a meeting of the Public Safety, Health and Weffare Commission was he�d at the City Hall Council Chambers a�d was telecast on locai Government Cable Ghannel 12 CALL TO ORDER: The Aprii 14`", 1998 meeting of the Cottage Grove Pubiic Safety, Health and Welfare Commission was cafled to order at 7:03 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Leier, Bill Schmidt, Don Strom, Dennis Ackerman, Mark Rudek STAFF PRESENT: Acting Director of Public Safety James Kinsey Fire Chief Dave Dally Approval of minutes: Chairperson Don Strom presented the March 10` 1998 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for approval. On a motion by Dennis Ackerman, seconded by Mark Leier, the March 10t 1998 minutes were accepted by a unanimous voice vote of the Commission. Approval of aqenda: Chairperson Don Strom presented the April 14`", 1998 agenda of the Pubiic Safety, Health and Welfare Commissio� for review. On a motion by Mark Rudek, seconded by Dennis Ackerman, the April 14` agenda was approved by a unanimous voice vote of the Commission. OPEN FORUM Chairperson Don Strom invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. Mr. Tom Boyer, 8511 Hiliside Trail and Mr. Robert Ebbenga, 8370 Hiilside Trail, presented concerns to the Commission regarding traffic on Hiilside Trail. Mr. Boyer stated that previously he and some neighbors did bring concerns to the Commission back in the later part of last year and that the Policing Team, lead by Sgt. Tollefson, did meet with area citizens to discuss possible improveme�ts. Mr. Boyer did state Page 2 PSHWC Meeting Minutes Aprii 14"', 1998 that after the meeting the police were out in fuil force, issuing tickets to speeders, and did make a visible impact to the drivers in the area, which, for a time, did alleviate the traffic problems. He went on to state that police have lessened their patrol in the area and that traffic is again, a problem, even more so now that the weather is nice. Both Mr. Boyer and Mr. Ebbenga are asking for more patrol in the area again. They would also like to see more speed limit signs on Hillside Trail. They stated that there are no speed limit signs posted for motorists to gauge their speed by. They asked if more patrol could monitor the area when schooi is letting out, specifically around 2:15 to 2:45 p.m, which is when the high school lets out. Acting Chief Kinsey advised them that he would contact Sgt. Tollefson and advise him of their concerns and would have Sgt. Tollefson follow up on the placement of the speed limit signs with Public Works. There being no more presentatio�s from the audience, Chairperson Strom closed this portion of the agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ISSUES The Commission was provided a copy of the Agenda and accompanying Staff Reports for the Planning Commission meeting of Aprii 27"',1998 for review and comment. There being no discussion by the Commission, the Planning Commission Agenda for April 27"', 1998 was accepted. OLD BUSINESS There was �o Old Business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS Case 98-04-01 Outdoor event permit application — DeMori's June 13, 1998 The Commission was provided a copy of the Outdoor Event Permit Application submitted by DeMori's Restaurant and Lounge to conduct a public dance including live entertainment and the sale of alcoholic beverages not in the building. The Commission reviewed the operating conditions to ensure for the public safety of the citize�s and on a motion by Dennis Ackerman, seconded by Mark Rudek, unanimousiy approved the operating conditions, which were identical to the one's approved for 1997. Motion carried. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMM�SSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None Page 3 PSHWC Meeting Minutes April 14t 1998 COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Commission member Dennis Ackerman asked about the 103r Street Bridge signage that was requested when the improvements were made on 103r Street in 1996. He specifically inquired about the signage regarding 2 vehicles passing under the bridge (allowing only one vehicle at a time). Acting Chief Kinsey advised him that he would check on the matter and report back to the Commission. Commission member Biil Schmidt inquired about the new subdivision near 90�' and Hadley Avenue/Pinehii6 School area and stated he o6served the telephone poles which were recently placed on Hadley are very near the roadway and asked if staff couid check with the Planning Department as to why they were piaced where they were. Acting Chief Kinsey stated he would contact the Planning Department and report back to the Commission. Commission Chair pon Strom asked what the plans were for the 80"' Street improvements as roadwork is begin�ing the week of April 20"'. Acting Chief Kinsey stated he would forward any information he may have to him with regards to his request. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - Acting Chief Kinsey informed the Commissio� that Dennis Cusick's last day was Aprii 10`", 1998 and that he wiil be the Acting Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police and Sergeant John Mickelson will be Acting Captain of Administration until the city hires someone to fill the Director's position. Acting Chief Kinsey went on to say that three new empioyees were hired. Two were hired through the Department's Accelerated Recruitment Program as Community Service Officer/Paramedic/Poiice cadets until they become licensed by the State of Minnesota as Police Officers and one hired as a Police Officer. FIRE - Fire Chief Dally informed members the Amateur Radio Operators are installing a television transmission set for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials truck, allowing the projection from scenes to the EOC. He went on to say that they were in the process of installing the system and should be completed within a month and ready to go. Page 4 PSNWC Meeting Minutes April 14"', 1998 COUNCIL - Acting Chief Kinsey informed the Commission he had nothing to report on from the Council. ADJOURN Motion by Dennis Ackerman, seconded by Mark Rudek, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer - Secretary /cce