05-13-08 PSC MINOtsego Police Commission May 13th, 2008
Those in attendance: Jane Theisen, Paul Fields, John Hinnenkamp,
Denise Andrusko, Sgt. Butch Darsow, council member Stockamp.
Staff present: Dan Licht
Absent: Jeff Stimac, Linda Lewis, Joel Torkelson & Rob Vandenberg
i.Meeting called to order at 6:37 P.m.
Z.Consider agenda- Added 6A Pawn Shop Ordiance. Motioned by John,
seconded by Denise. Motion carried
3. Approval of April 8, 2008 meeting minutes. Motioned by Denise,
seconded by John. Motion carried
4-0 approval.
4. Open Forum
Rose Cassady sent a letter requesting some input about putting up a
temporary stop sign on Nashua the day of the festival. Sgt. Darsow
said to contact Sgt. Johnson at wright county to schedule the
explorers and reserves to come at 7 instead of q to help assist with the
traffic issue. Dan also said he would talk to Brad about putting up
signage instructing motorist to watch for flag person ahead directing
traffic.
SA- Mailboxes- commission read memo sent from Mike Robertson dated
May .13th. Commission wants update once Mike is able to get prices on
posts and be notified once all 4 post offices have set up which
mailboxes can be moved. Would like to see letter that is drafted to be
sent out to residents.
SB- National Night Out- Denise Andrusko is willing to take over as the
contact person for residents to register their block parties. She will
contact Wright county sheriff department ( Sgt. Johnson)to figure out
what they need her to have to make they will visit the registered
parties. She is also going to contact the 4 fire departments to confirm
they will visit Otsego parties within the specific fire districts. John
told her to contact Target to see what they are willing to donate.
Jessica will get info to Jacquie to be put in the Otsego View & on the
cities website.
- additional volunteers are - Beverly Kumar, Jessica Stockamp
and Jane Theisen.
SC- Social Host Ordiance-
Dan Licht presented the planning report and said that the City
r Attorney has spoken with the County Attorney, who indicated they
would prosecute violations. Deputy Darsow stated that the issue of
providing alcohol to minors has not been an issue in the City to date,
but that the proposed Ordinance would be an additional tool. The
Commissioners discussed if the ordinance was necessary at this time.
Commissioner Andrusko said that it would be better to have the
ordinance in place if it is needed. Motion by Denise to recommend
City Council approval of the Social Host ordinance as presented.
Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion carried.
SD- Road clean-up- Paul got info from the state- after looking at the
map they provided this only covered 94 & sot -since the concern is the
county roads within the city being litered with trash and debris,
group felt it was best to contact the Wright County Highway
Department and see if they have a program in place. Dan said we could
approach this within the city how we did with the adopt a park
program- he will talk to Public Works to see what ideas they have.
SE- Muffin Munch McGruff appearance request- Since no one is
available to assist with this request and Beverely Kumar ( Park & rec.
commissioner) we felt if she wanted the McGruff to visit the event we
would offer it to her to find someone in her neighborhood to wear the
costume -Jessica will contact her to offer her this.
6A- Pawn Shops- Dan Licht presented the planning report and said
that the City Council had directed the Police Commission and Planning
Commission to make recommendations on establishment of
regulations for pawn shops within the City. Mr. Licht also said that
the City had received in inquiry regarding potential locations for a
pawn shop and in response, the City Council adopted a one-year
moratorium on establishment of pawn shops within the City. The
Commissioners' agreed with the need to adopt regulations to ensure
that any pawn shops that do locate within the City operate legally.
Motion by Denise to recommend City Council approval of a City Code
amendment establishing regulations for pawn shops and second hand
goods businesses as presented. Seconded by John. All in favor.
Motion carried.
T. Nothing to report from commissioners assigned to council
meetings on 4/14.,4/2S,, 5/12.
S. Council meeting assignments
Tuesday May 27th- Paul
Monday June 9th- Denise
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 Denise Motioned, Paul seconded.
Next meeting June 10, 2008