DAYTON PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION                             CITY OF DAYTON

June 13 , 2007                                                           

PRESENT:     Commissioners Richard Heeter, Tina Johnson, Anne Ziebell, Doug Hagel, Council Liaison Phil Forseth, Chief Richard Pietrzak,  Asst. Fire Chief Gary Dotseth and minute taker Lynn Reichstadt  

ABSENT:  Public Works Superintendent Rick Hass

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 11, 2007

Commissioner Anne Ziebell asked if anyone had corrections. No corrections were noted.

MOTION:    I’ll make that motion to approve the minutes of April 11, 2007

Motion was made by Heeter, seconded by Johnson

Ayes:   Ziebell, Johnson, Heeter, Hagel          Nays:   None                                                                  Motion declared passed

REPORT TO COMMISSION:

FIRE DEPARTMENT: GARY DOTSETH

Assistant Fire Chief Gary Dotseth mentioned the new grass rig is in service.  The new utility truck is getting close to being finished.  It should be ready in a few weeks.  Assistant Chief Dotseth introduced Greg Kruse, who does the fire inspections for Dayton.  Mr. Kruse discussed what he and the Fire Department have been working on with the businesses.  All inspections are up to date.  They have developed a business layout/pre- plan for all of the businesses in Dayton and about 90% of the businesses are complete.  Mr. Kruse passed around an example of the business layout and discussed what is involved in a pre-plan.  This is to help our firefighters know exactly what they are dealing with should there be a fire in one of the business.    

POLICE DEPARTMENT: CHIEF RICHARD PIETRZAK

Chief Pietrzak mentioned the department has recently completed tobacco compliance checks and sex offender registration updates.  Dave Eidsmo has been hired as apart-time officer.  The department received four m-14’s from Brooklyn Center Police Department.  Chief Pietrzak also discussed the administrative tag program.  This is proving to be a valuable program and most citizens are happy to have the option of an administrative tag. Chief Pietrzak also mentioned that he has been looking into battery backups for the emergency sirens.  He was informed that our sirens cannot have a battery back-up added.  The cost to replace the sirens is approximately $16,000 per siren.  Commissioner Hagel mentioned there may be a way to make a battery back-up for our existing sirens.  Chief Pietrzak also mentioned the money donated by the Dayton Lions for the purchase of simunition guns.  The Chief also mentioned a training exercise that was being planned with Hennepin County Emergency Management and the sheriff’s department. 

LIAISON: COUNCIL MEMBER PHIL FORSETH

Council Member Forseth mentioned the City Council reviewed and approved the CIP for 2008 with some minor changes.  More money was allocated for the purchase of the new fire engine. 

OLD BUSINESS:

The commission reviewed the memo with comments stating their recommendations as to what should be included in the draft Rental Ordinance.  All commissioners agreed the memo accurately stated what they wanted to see in the ordinance. 

Motion:           Motion to refer back to staff to send to City Attorney to have a draft ordinance drawn up.

Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Heeter

Ayes:               Ziebell, Heeter, Johnson, Hagel

Nays:               None               Motion declared passed

New Business:

The commission discussed the information that was sent by staff regarding our existing animal ordinance.  There were examples of other cities ordinances and the commission was to review and make recommendations.  The commission recommended keeping our existing ordinance as is with the exception of adding a section regarding cleaning up feces.  The commission felt the Blaine ordinance section14-145 was the best wording of the examples given. 

Motion:  Motion to adjourn

Motion was made by Heeter, seconded by Johnson

Ayes:   Heeter, Johnson, Ziebell, and Hagel

Nays:   None               Motion declared passed

Approved: __________________________  Attest: _____________________________