HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSAC Minutes 05-11-2017Community Safety Advisory Committee
11 May 2017, Meeting Minutes
Attending: Gina Gertner, Betsy Jader, Liz Heile, Pat Dougherty, Linda Ringstad, Woody Spitzmueller,
PD Chief Mark Elliottt, Council Liaison Kevin Burkhart.
Absentee: Janine Alcorn, Fire Chief Rick Steinhaus
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Gina.
3. Approval of meeting Agenda: Motion to approve by Betsy, 2nd byPat; approval unanimous.
4. Approval of meeting minutes: Motion to approve by Linda, 2nd by Gina, approval unanimous
5. No hearings scheduled.
6. Presentation
Discussed staffing a table for community safety at the Prior Lake Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 20
2017. Committee members will take two hour blocks as follows:
8 – 10A Gina and Janine
10 – 12P Pat and Besty.
Chief Elliott will assist with setup and PPD officer will attend.
CSAC table is possible on Thursday, August 20, at the VFW Market. Committee could use survey data
for engaging residents attending. Linda mentioned ‘pining’ location of residents who stop by the table.
Mark mentioned he may be able to send an officer to discuss use of infant car seats.
Discussed the graduation letter for review by Principal Dave Lund.
Chief Elliott informed the committee that a new officer will be hired to staff metro drug task force
position being partially funded by the SMSC. A new CSO was also hired. Mark also demonstrated the
new Community Crime Mapping tool coming on line in June. An intern at the department will run the
tool. Residents may register on line for crimes in areas selected (CommunityCrimeMap.com). Chief
Elliott mentioned a number of dog/cat problems have been reported on Nextdoor, but not to the PLPD.
7. Old Business:
Chief Elliott tasked committee members to develop a list of resources relating to community safety for a
group discussion at the next committee meeting. The April TZD focus was distracted driving. Prior Lake
cited 1 individual for Distracted Driving and 5 for seat belt violation. Also the PLPD used Narcan to
revive a drug overdose on 5 May.
8. New Business
9. Other Business
None
10. Announcements:
None
Meeting Adjourned 5:25P, Motion Pat, 2nd Linda. Unanimous