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Otsego Police Commission Minutes
August 14, 2007
Present: Jane Theisen, Sandy Michaelson, Linda Lewis, Joel Torkelson, ,Edgar Persall
Sgt. Butch Darsow, Jessica Stockamp
Absent: Jeff Stimac
Meetings were called to order at 6:30pm.
Agenda was approved unanimously
Minutes from April were approved unanimously
Open Forum
1. Tim Michaelson talked about working the McGruff with the sheriff dept. for
National Night Out- he said after reading the booklet the machine for McGruff
needs to be charged monthly- we need to find out from Mike who will be able to
do this for PC so the machine continues to work properly. He also wants us to be
aware an additional person needs to accompany McGruff while out on visits -very
limited visibility when you are in the suit. The box that the costume is being
stored had signs of mold beginning- PC to purchase a storage bin for all parts to
fit together.
2. Jane had a concern that was brought to her attention by a resident that would like
to see additional patrolling on 92nd & Ohland — Butch told PC that he would get
that message passed onto his deputies.
3. Linda Lewis — showed group pictures of her horse that had been injured- once the
sheriff and PC commissioner looked at them they were pointing out other options
of how the horse may have been injured- like possible arrow wound. Butch will
follow- up this with Linda on 8/15 at her residence. City Council said they would
re -look at the no discharge ordinance.
4. Jessica talked to group about the city survey- they are directed to either come up
with some questions they would like answered or attend the follow up meeting in
Sept. Joel said he felt the survey results could also be obtained by having certain
focus groups or putting our own survey on the city website and telling people to
access it with the bi- monthly newsletter.
New Business
1. Mailboxes- Jane spoke with Mike and he has heard nothing from the post office.
2. McGruff Suit- Administrative staff would like the PC to start a sign in/ sign out
sheet for the suit- the group agreed that would be the best way to handle this.
They also would like 1 large box to store the suit together, right now there is 2
packs and the large box is showing signs of water damage. Jessica will follow- up
with Tami in the office.
3. Restaurant Tents- Sandy was out of town and will get a hold of Rogers Printing to
follow up on this for next month.
4. Re -Cap of National Night Out- Jane felt this went very well, but was a lot of work
for 1 person to do alone- feel next year we should start earlier with getting stuff
ready for the event. Butch said he had 2 other deputies beside himself visiting
Otsego block parties and the response was very good. PC requesting the staff and
mayor send a thank you to Bob's Produce for the donation of Peaches to all
registered block parties in the city, along with one to the sheriff's department,
Tim Michaelson for wearing the suit during the event and the local fire
departments to let them know we are grateful for all the extra help we received.
5. Ask the Sheriff- Jessica and Butch showed the group the info that was going to be
in the newsletter. Butch requested that Jackie contact him each month to find out
what she actually wants. He did think it would be good to include his e-mail
address on the flyer so residents can keep in touch with the department if they
have any questions.
New Business -
l. Otsego Festival- September 150'- they would like to pass out the same information
they had for National Night Out and would like staff to put that into folders for
them. They plan on having McGruff appearance from 11-1 and pass out McGruff
items. The sheriff department will also be there and wanted to know what the
group would like them to pass out,- Butch is going to see what they have available
for kids, and also plans on passing out gun locks.
2. Otsego Elementary School Orientation Jane will contact the principal to find out
dates/ and times for this event. McGruff will also be at this event.
3. Otsego School Carnival — Is Oct 5th , PC is planning an appearance with McGruff
at this event also.
4. Open spot on PC- Jessica will contact Mike on this matter. The opening is for an
alternate.
Council Reports
1. June 23- Sandy had nothing to report
2. July 9th- Edgar had nothing to report
3. Aug. 13th- Linda had no comments to make beside her horse being wounded..
Council Meeting Assignments
1. Aug. 27 -Edgar
2. Sept 10t1' - Joel
Meeting was adjourned at 8.04 pm