02-20-08 Health and Public Safety Committee

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Health and Public Safety Committee February 20, 2008 Page 3 Mr. Leone stated that he would look into this matter. With regard to lawn parking enforcement, Council Member Dieter stated that he has written at least ten (10) citations, however that is no policy in place with regard to what documentation is needed. The Council Attorney suggested that coordination between Code Enforcement and the Police Department on lawn parking enforcement should take place to assure that their policies are consistent with one another. Council Member White noted that enforcement expectations, consistency in enforcement, ongoing training of Code and the police are all matters which need to be addressed. Council Member Dieter suggested that perhaps there should be a deadline for when a person can file an appeal, like ten (10) to fourteen (14) days from the date of the issuance of the citation. He voiced concern about people filing an appeal months later. Council Member White suggested that a series of community meetings regarding public safety be scheduled throughout the year. She noted that this would provide greater transparency for Code Enforcement, the Police Department and this Committee. Council Member Puzzello inquired about the issues raised by Mr. Range, noting that she has met with him at length. Council Member White noted that she and the Council Attorney have met with Mr. Range. She suggested that once the Animal Control Commission is up and running again, that those concerns could be referred to the Commission for review and recommendation. It was noted that there are lawsuits pending against the city involving Mr. Range which Assistant City Attorney John Broden is handling. Council Member White suggested that the Committee invite Code Enforcement to a meeting in March to update and demonstrate the new computers which the Code officers are using. Mayor Luecke noted that there are some problems with regard to downloading files which require them to come into the office. Council Member White noted that another update from Project Roots who deal with sex offenders, may be in order. She noted that several attempts were made last year, but with the grant being renewed she will try again. Council Member White noted that the Council has police and fire negotiations this year and would like to look at calendars for these negotiations.