Police Advisory Commission Minutes 11-14-2012MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
MONTICELLO POLICE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 7 p.m., Academy Room
Members Present: Brad Fyle, Chuck Fradella, Brian Stumpf, Jason Roubinek
Members Absent: None
Ex- Officio Representatives: Sgt. Dave Anderson, Wright County Sheriff's Office
Lt. Todd Sandin, Wright County Sheriff's Office
Bruce Westby, City Engineer
Others Present: Jim Roberts, Applicant, Police Advisory Commission
1j Call to Order
Brad Fyle called the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m.
2) Consideration of adding items to the agenda
Jason Roubinek indicated to Bruce Westby that he would like to re -visit the security
camera issue and the possibility of purchasing cameras and placing them in some of the
busier parks. Bruce will include this on the January PAC agenda.
3) Consideration of recommending appointment of Jim Roberts to the Police
Advisory Commission
Brad Fyle indicated that he had previously served on the board with Jim Roberts and that
when the PAC seat came open he contacted Jim to find out if he was interested in serving
on the commission again.
Jim Roberts was in attendance at the meeting and provided the commission with his
resume and application. Jim previously served on the Police Advisory Commission from
January 2007 to June 2010. He resigned in 2010 pending military deployment overseas.
Jim has been employed as a Patrol Sergeant with the Golden Valley Police Department
since 1991. He is a resident of Monticello and stated in his application that he feels it is
important to contribute to the city to make it a safe place to live.
Chuck Fradella introduced himself to Jim and indicated that he requested the special
meeting as he did not serve in the past with Jim and he wanted a chance to meet him in
person and ask some additional questions prior to making a recommendation.
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Chuck asked Jim what prompted his decision to return to the PAC. Jim said that in 2010
he had to leave for military deployment and he felt there are still some issues that he was
interested in resolving. He said he doesn't believe in being a complainer if you're not
willing to take action to make a difference. Jim also said it's his belief to make his
community a better place to live and wants to teach that to his children through action.
Jim said that one of his top priorities is installing emergency over -rides on the stoplights
in town and getting that initiated. When Brad contacted him about the opening, Jim said
he felt it was the perfect opportunity for him to return.
Chuck asked Jim what accomplishments the PAC made when he served that really stick
out in his mind. Jim said that purchasing the speed trailer was a very good thing. He also
said that for him personally he felt that with his law enforcement background that he was
able to have a thorough understanding of the sheriff office reports and able to provide
additional insights as needed. Jim said that one of his goals in the next five years is for
the sheriff's office to put a public safety facility in Monticello.
Chuck asked Jim to define integrity and whether or not he feels it is important to have
some level of integrity on the PAC. Jim said that he believes as a PAC member that you
should have the integrity to realize that you're not just a volunteer but that you are
representing the city and you need to set that standard. Jim said he thinks the core
fundamentals of the city are public safety, fire department and law enforcement.
Chuck asked Jim how strict he thinks a city should be on speeding and stop sign
enforcement. Jim said that in any city that is typically your #1 complaint. Jim said it's
important to spend time around the school patrol zone at school hours and there should be
some tags around there.
Bruce Westby inquired whether or not the commission felt it was necessary for Jim to
submit to a background check as past applicants have had to. While the group felt it may
not be necessary given his military and law enforcement background, Jim said he would
prefer to have the background test completed so it does not come down the line later that
he received special treatment. Bruce said that it may take several weeks to get the results
back and he will send out an email to the commission when he gets the results. After the
results are received the recommendation will be brought to the city council for approval.
JASON ROU13INEK MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF JIM
ROBERTS TO THE POLICE ADVISORY COMMISSION PENDING A CLEAR
BACKGROUND CHECK. MOTION SECONDED BY BRAD FYLE. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4) Adjournment
CHUCK FRADELLA MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:20 PM.
MOTION SECONDED BY JASON ROUBINEK. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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Recorder: Beth Green, Administrative Assistant
Approved: April 17, 2013
Attest:
Wayne Oberg, Finance Director