04-08-08 PSC MINOtsego Police Commission Minutes��
April 8, 2008
PRESENT: ZL
Joel Torkelson, Paul Fields, Jeff Stimac, Jessica Stockcamp, Butch Darsow, Jane Th
Meeting called to order at 6:46p.m.
ADGENDA:
Approved
January 8th minutes - Approved
March 11 minutes — need spelling fixed, Otsego View editor name fix
OPEN FORUM:
E-mail from Scott Erickson, issues regarding 77`h & Lebeaux area, people are driving 50mph in a 30mph
area.
Beverly Kumar sent e-mail regarding starting a police forum — all agreed that the police commission is the
forum.
Joel Torkelson mentions National Night Out for consideration.
McGruff Poster contest went well. Need somebody to where the McGruff costume at the city council
meeting on Monday, April 14.
Rick Schroeder, co-owner of Rockwoods — planning a 5K run from and back to Rockwoods, August
timeframe. Needs information how to get city permission, apply for police assistance (roadblocks, street
crossings, street closings, etc). Would like to run down Parish to County Park and back to Rockwoods. No
curbs on proposed route is a concern, maybe route go towards the Elementary school? The race will be a
fundraiser for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). 300-500 people are anticipated to make the run.
Rockwoods would be the parking and gathering place. Maybe using buses to transport runners to a remote
starting place that would be more convenient and safe for the runners. Would like the event to be held on a
Saturday, and last approximately hours from start to finish. Sheriffs Dept needs city approval and then must
submit an application to the Police Dept asking for extra officers to patrol intersections, block streets etc.
Need to discover — 1. Is it feasible? 2. What permits, permissions are required from Wright Co.? 3. Is
August a good timeframe considering any other city conflicts? (Albertville has a 5K run too — no conflict).
Butch advises the Seargent in charge of city events is Brian Johnson. To begin the process Rick must
request this event be added to City Council adgenda for consideration.
NEW BUSINESS:
Social Host Ordinance consideration re -addressed from March 11, 2008 meeting. Need more specifics
explaining what the ordinance defines in other cities, and what Otsego should consider.
Otsego roads litter clean up. We have no Adopt -a -highway type clean up program for county roads or
residential streets. Is there a county program? Paul Fields will call Wright Co. to inquire about existing
programs.
Arbor Creek Muffin Munch (ACMM). Beverly Kumar organizes this neighborhood event, wants to have
McGruff character present to raise awareness of Safe -Houses. Planning some weekend in May. The
commission is in favor of allowing McGruff to be present — need a volunteer to wear suit.
City council will review Otsego View issues at next council meeting(s).
City Council Reports — Snowmobile club represented. Will address sign removal.
Meeting Adjourned 8:16 p.m.