HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.19.2023 Prior Lake Transformational House Community Team Meeting Minutes
Agenda Items:
• Welcome/Introductions
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 17th, 2023 meeting
• Charter follow up.
• Update on fence/trees.
• Other
IN ATTENDANCE
Matt Fulton: Neighbor
Marshall Engstrom: Neighbor
Janean Johnston: Neighbor
Jason Wedel: Prior Lake City Manager
Liam Duggan: Prior Lake Chief of Police
Ed Egan: Community Corrections Advisory Board
Molly Bruner: Scott County Community Corrections Director
Tierre Webster: Damascus Way Executive Director
Joe Betley : Community Corrections Supervisor (Meeting Minutes, Attending for Keri Lorenz)
Absent:
Jeff Curran: Neighbor
Keri Lorenz: Community Corrections Supervisor
Craig Fruen: Damascus Way
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 17TH, 2023 MEETING:
*Approved, follow-up on location of meeting minutes for access
CHARTER FOLLOW-UP:
Charter brought to the group at May meeting and taken back to respective parties
for review/approval.
Date: July 19, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Prior Lake City Hall
The main question by the neighbors was why the chair of the city and county board
won’t sign off, however the County stated that this charter is not a “legally binding”
document. The County and City Administrators will sign to acknowledge that the
charter and its contents exist and that the group was put together in good faith to
work together, listen, collaborate, etc. The charter includes conditions that were
agreed upon back when this first came up, including: Not relocating the driveway,
improving on landscaping features, no clients convicted of criminal sexual conduct in
the house. Again, not a “legally binding document”, however if anyone were to back
down from the conditions that are within, this would likely be met with discontent.
There is confidence from some members of the group that having that document on
the record and that the contents of the document will be adhered to moving forward.
Citizens citied historical situations that brought about concern if this document isn’t
“legally binding”, what decision the County could make based off that in the future?
Citizens would like the neighbor’s stance to be reflected in the minutes.
Discussion on Police having not signing the charter. Law Enforcement certainly agree
with the contents of the document, and discussed their role in terms of potential future
enforcement at the house if any issues arise. They asked not to sign the document.
Discussed in the Charter it states “South” driveway. Wondering about adding
language to include “No Relocation” of driveway. The County did not want too
restrictive of language in the charter regarding the driveway, but there are no known
immediate plans to make any changes/alterations.
Discussion having a neighborhood meeting to allow for all to voice, hear, etc. These
meetings would serve the purpose engaging citizens with County, improving
relationships, and continue collaboration moving forward. Discussed adding to the
Charter language that there will be “annual meeting to allow immediate
neighbors….” to allow for neighbors within the 1500 feet previously identified within the
neighborhood to come and hear updates, provide/receive feedback, engage in
communication regarding the home, etc.
Discussion on adding “number AND type of police calls” to allow for communication
of not just the negative calls, but also the positive calls. Law Enforcement will check to
see the legality of being able to provide that from the context of Public Data vs.
Confidential Data to be released.
Modify #4 of the Charter re: noise, city Codes, municipal codes, noise codes, property
codes, properties maintained to city ordinances, etc.
Separation between the “budget” aspect of the charter and the signatures so that it
does not appear as though the individuals signing are also signing off on an approval
of a budget. Just a separator for formatting purposes.
Charter to be approved at next meeting pending feedback.
UPDATE ON FENCE/TREES:
Trees are in, fences are in, more yardwork to come, including mulch.
No negative comments on the fencing as people have been inquiring. Neighbors are
happy with the home in terms of presentation, observations, etc.
Shared Email from community member with re: to concerns of the height of the fence.
Discussed some of the impossibilities of the fence being any higher or having any
alterations done, as well as it being completely enclosed, from a topographic and
City Code standpoint. Trees planted will assist in this concern, but group agreed that
the fence is efficient and is as well as can be.
OTHER:
PROGRAMMING: 1 resident in the house as of now. All staff who are hired are trained
and working. Completed a 46-hour peer recovery training to support anyone coming
to the house with any SUD and/or addiction issues. DW feels they have a very strong,
experienced staff. Feel things are going well and are still working towards filling the
house.
Last board meeting forJeanne’s HOA had a chance to discuss the house and provide
details. Overwhelmingly positive response and some citizens were wanting to inquire
about volunteer opportunities. The desire was for this to be brought to this meeting
and/or to CC/DW to discuss any volunteer opportunities. This can/will be explored
down the road.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Charter follow up
a. Finalize the Charter next meeting b. Add “Annual Neighborhood Meeting” to Charter c. Law Enforcement to look into whether it’s feasible to add “Number AND Type of Calls” to the Charter. If feasible, add to Charter. d. Modify #4 (See Notes Above) e. Adjust format between Budget and Signatures (See Notes Above) ACTION ITEM FOLLOW UP
1. Charter to be reviewed and approved at next meeting.
NEXT MEETING: SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2023 @ 5:00PM – SEND AGENDA ITEMS TO
ALEX DURRENCE