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Otsego Police Commission Minutes
November 14, 2006
Present Jeff Stimac, Sgt. Butch Darsow, Edgar Pearsall, Joel Torkelson, Tom Carter,
Jessica Stockamp, Jane Theisen, Sandy Michaelson.
Meeting called to order at 6:41 PM.
Agenda approved unanimously.
Open Forum A question was raised about the legality of 4 -wheelers riding on public
streets. They are only allowed on private property. It is OK for the owner to ride them
on their own property.
Old Business
Sheriff s Report- Thefts from vehicles are way up in the area of 85th & Page Ave. Same
old speeding issues in spots of Co. 39 and 85th
Mc Gruff Activities- School Carnival was a big hit. Gave out approximately 200 bags of
stuff. Pumpkin Patch was also very successful. About 800 pumpkins were given out.
Council Reports
October 23- Edgar thanked the council for the Mc Gruff suit. He also brought up the
topic of roadside memorials. A city ordinance will be introduced to cover these
memorials.
*The new ordinance was discussed by the Police Commission. Motion by Edgar,
seconded by Sandy to approve the new ordinance covering roadside memorials. Motion
approved unanimously.
November 13- Jeff reported that a resident had an issue with speeding vehicles in the
area of Co. 39 & Kadler Ave. He also believed that city vehicles were speeding. Street
supervisor will check into the situation and correct it with his workers.
*Joel will be our contact person to Barb Williams in regards to the city's website contact
information.
Council Assignments
November 27- Sandy
December 11- Jane