1997-04-09 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS: Councilmember Powers- Rasmussen explained she had been approached by a Police Officer because of the traffic concerns on 20th and Main Street. Councilmember Powers- Rasmussen requested a pedestrian walk be placed at the intersection. Mayor Wilharber suggested sending a letter to Anoka County requesting a safety study on the intersection and perhaps it's time for traffic lights. MOTION by Mayor Wilharber seconded by Councilmember Powers - Rasmussen to direct staff — to write a letter to Anoka County requesting a safety study be completed for traffic lights and a pedestrian walk way on 20th and Main. Motion carried unanimously. Police Contract - Councilmember Buckbee questioned the status of the Police Contract. Mayor Wilharber commented, on April 2, at 4:00 P.M., Joel Heckman, Jim March, MaryJo and himself plan to sit down and discuss what can be done. Mayor Wilharber is considering proposing 24 hour coverage and a part-time Community Service Officer (CSO). Further, if a new public works building is built, the city can designate a parking area for a police car. Mayor Wilharber asked Officer Ron Nelson, "Is there any other issues the city should be aware of?" Officer Nelson suggested the snowmobile issue be addressed before next winter. Mayor Wilharber mentioned the snowmobile trails that are usually used won't be available much longer with the new development. Peltier Lake Dam - Councilmember Buckbee spoke to Steve Marcello and he was concerned with the lowering of Peltier Lake Dam. Councilmember Buckbee said Mr. Marcello indicated Jim March did an excellent job addressing the Dam issue. Further, Jim is at the RCWD meeting. Councilmember Helmbrecht commented, Columbus Township and the City of Hugo had representatives attending the RCWD meeting this evening, she was pleased to have Jim representing the City of Centerville. Mayor Wilharber suggested the Council read the letter sent to Kate Drewry from Jim March. Councilmember Helmbrecht read the letter, "As per our last phone conversation, I am writing this letter to indicate that the City Council in Centerville request that a public hearing be held before any operational study T_ be conducted on the Peltier Lake Dam. The City Council is interested in allowing the residents living on Peltier Lake to become stakeholders in the matters regarding the lake. The City of Centerville would be more than willing to help in disseminating information on any potential public hearing that would be scheduled to discuss this issue in more detail. Thank you for this opportunity to provide input." Councilmember Helmbrecht spoke with Jim March and he indicated RCWD does not hold a . public hearing on these issues. Mayor Wilharber mentioned, Steve Marcello brought up a good