10-12-04 PSC MINMINUTES of the Otsego Police Commission
Held at Otsego City Hall
October 12th, 2004
Members Present: Sandra Michaelson, Rudy Thibodeau, Tom Carter, Tom Koerwitz,
Alvin McClure, Jane Theisen, Phil Larsen
Council Members: Virginia Wendell, Jerry Struthers, Officers Sturm and Olson
1. Meeting called to order
Commissioner Michaelson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
2. Consider 8-10-04 agenda
Reviewed festival operation. There were about 100 DNA kits and 100 gun locks still
available. Commissioner Carter recommended setting remaining gun locks at city hall for
anyone. Carter motioned to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Theisen seconded.
Motion passed.
3. Approval of 8-10-04 Minutes
Carter motioned to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Theisen seconded. Motion
passed.
4. Open Forum
None present. Commissioner Keorwitz mentioned an ATV complaint on County road
42 across from the school.
5. Old Business
A. Mailbox update
Commissioner Thibodeau explained the current status. Council member
Wendell announced that we just received a letter denying us a unique zipcode.
Thibodeau will draft a letter to the Post Office. Officer Sturm raised the issue
of house numbers being uniform and suggested the issue be brought before the
city council.
B. McGruff House
Commissioner Davis' material was discussed. Further action was placed on
hold until the kit arrives from Utah.
6. New Business
City administrator Mike Robertson wants a list of topics for discussion at the
upcoming joint OPC/city council meeting. Possible subjects raised were:
• Autonomy of OPC
• Example of a person who almost drowned and was recognized in Plymouth
before receiving recognition in his own town of Otsego.
• A lack of communication between commission and city council. — OPC
representation at council meetings. Commissioner Larsen will bring in
example of materials and criteria from his city employer.
• OPC business cards that deputies can carry
• Website with a link to OPC
• City Hall
7. Adjournment
Commissioner McClure motioned to adjourn. Thibodeau seconded. Motion passed and
meeting adjourned.