12-09-14 OPCOtsego Public Safety Commission Minutes
December 9, 2014
PRESENT:
Commissioners - Rob VanDenBerg, Paul Fields, Jim Breitbach, Mark Driste, Chuck Schauss, Dana VanDenBerg
City Council Members - Jason Warehime, Mayor Jessica Stockamp
Elk River Fire Dept — John Cunningham
Albertville Fire Dept — Tate Mills
Rogers Fire Dept — None
Wright Co Police Dept — Officer Eric Thole
ABSENT:
Commissioners - Meghan Anderson
Meeting called to order at 6:35 PM
Agenda - approved
Minutes from November 12th — approved
OPEN FORUM: None
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE:
Elk River Fire Dept — Working towards goal of 10 new recruits for 2015. Reviewed call summary. Encourage
homeowners and renters to buy homeowners insurance or rental insurance. John showed the commission the
new Elk River Fire Department Key Box Program safety key boxes (Knox Boxes) that will be used by businesses
or can be purchased by residents. www.ElkRiverMN.gov/Fire
Albertville Fire Dept — The dept has approved a full time fire chief position, and will begin the process of hiring.
Reviewed call summary.
Rogers Fire Dept — None
Wright Co Police — Quiet police activity. Reminder that no parking on city streets between 2 a.m. - 6 a.m. And
no parking on the streets with 2 inches of snow until plowed on both sides.
OLD BUSINESS: The Public Safety Commission advised the City Council members in attendance that Meghan
Anderson has been absent for 4 consecutive meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
The open position on the commission has been posted on the city website.
City Council Meeting Report:
Nov 24, 2014 — Jim -Boy Scouts awards
Dec 8, 2014 — Rob- missed
City Council Meeting Assignments:
Dec 22, 2014 - Cancelled
Jan 12, 2015 — Chuck
Jan 26, 2015 - Dana
Next meeting — January 13, 2015
Meeting adjourned - 7:20 PM