04-10-07 PSC MINOtsego Police Commission Minutes
April 10, 2007
Present: Joel Torkelson, Jeff Stimac, Linda Lewis, Denise Andrusko, Deputy Sturm,
Sandy Michaelson, Jessica Stockamp, Jane Theisen, Edgar Pearsall
Meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM.
Agenda was approved unanimously.
Minutes from March 13 were approved unanimously.
Ogen Forum
Connie & Mike Neubeck 7886 Parrish Ave.
Connie and Mike were recently made aware of the curfew times for Otsego due to their
minor daughter having contact with the Sheriff s Department. They feel our curfew time
of 10:00 PM for 16 year olds is too early. The surrounding cities and counties are at least
11:00 PM if not Midnight. They are suggesting that our city curfew ordinance be
Midnight on Friday and Saturday nights and 10:00 PM on Sunday through Thursday. We
thanked them for their input and told them that we would contact them when we come to
a decision.
New Business
1. Curfew Ordinance- As a group, we reviewed our city ordinance as well as the
curfews from the surrounding areas. We decided to present an amended ordinance
covering curfew times for Otsego. Curfew times for Friday and Saturday nights would
be Midnight. Sunday through Thursday would be 10:00 PM. The amended ordinance
would also contain several affirmative defenses to breaking curfew. These will mirror
those used in Hennepin County's curfew ordinance. Jeff will complete this and forward
it to Jessica for Council consideration.
2. Crime Statistics- Gary Dorf of 15560 89h Street would like the city to post weekly
crime stats on our website. Mike Robertson stated that the city has attempted to put them
in the Star News in the past but not on the website. The Howard Lake Herald Journal is
the county's official newspaper and they publish crime stats.
Old Business
1. Mailbox Letter- Denise reported that the Post Office wants specific house numbers.
The Post Office stated that they are OK with the plan as long as it is logistically feasible.
Denise will do an updated map for the Post Office and request a copy of the approval
letter that was supposedly sent but nobody has seen.
2. Restaurant Tents- Joel provided some examples containing Radon information and
recent drug trends. Sandy will check with the printer to find out the actual size they will
be. Joel will switch the layout and come up with a few more examples.
3. National Night Out- Sandy went through the information she received. Jessica has
someone who is interested in trying to head -up the planning of this event. An
advertisement will be put in the Star News asking for people interested in planning
National Night Out.
4. Mc Gruff- Mc Gruff House information will be going out to the schools. It will be
sent home with the kids this week.
Council Reports
March 26th- Linda reported that a citizen expressed concern over several break-ins in
their area. They would like to set up a neighborhood watch program.
April 9th- Edgar reported that the Boy Scouts were recognized for their hard work at the
Easter Egg Hunt.
Council Meeting Assignments
April 23`d- Sandy
Meeting was adjourned at 8:18 PM.