Police Advisory Commission Agenda 10-01-1997AGENDA
• SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO POLICE COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 1, 1997 - 7 p.m.
Members: Liz DeMarais, David Gerads, Bridget Baldwin, Brian Stumpf, Brad
Fyle
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes of the meeting held Apri130, 1997.
3. Consideration of reviewing previous discussion on traffic control
recommendations along School Boulevard.
4. Consideration of reviewing the 1998 proposed police department budget and
contract rate.
5. Discussion of enforcement procedures concerning use of licensed and
unlicensed motorcycles and dirt bikes in city limits.
6. Miscellaneous discussion items.
A. Garage sales
B. Bicycles operating on sidewalks/pathways
7. Update on establishing a snowmobile trail route.
8. Adjournment.
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. MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO POLICE COMMISSION
Wednesday, Apri130, 199?
Members present: Liz DeMarias, Brian Stumpf, Brad Fyle
ethers present: Wright County Chief Deputy Don Lundell, and Guest Nina
Barker
Staff Present: Rick Wolfsteller
1. Annrov~l of m' t ¢ of t r molar m ing held Ma h 1 qq7
A motion was made by Brian Stumpf, seconded by Brad Fyle, unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the special meeting.
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Nina Barker of 406 East Broadway appeared before the Police Commission to
voice concerns aver the speed vehicles are traveling along Broadway and the
current speed limits near both the high school and Pinewood Elementary also
located on Broadway. Ms. Barker questioned the Commission members as to
whether the city would be allowed to post a school zone sign near both
schools in addition to the 30 MPH speed limit and questioned whether it
wouldn't be more appropriate for the speed limit to be reduced further away
from each of the schools.
Rick Wolfsteller explained that in order to change the speed limit on
Broadway, the City Council would have to request that Wright County or
MnDQT conduct a speed study since the road is a county state aid highway.
Tn addition, the placement of the existing 30 MPH speed zone has been
previously established by MnD~T and the Commission could consult with
the Wright County Highway Department to find out what the procedures are
for lowering the speed limits in advance of the school properties.
Commission Member Fyle felt that the 30 MPH speed limit is appropriate
and that it was unlikely the speed limit could be lowered below this level, but
that the real issue is stricter enforcement of the speed limit. Chief Deputy
Don Lundell noted that the department has recently placed a monitoring
device along Broadway that indicates a vehicles speed as a reminder and
agreed that more man-hours for enforcement of the speed limit will likely be
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necessary to get the word out to the motoring public. It was suggested that
some of the additional 200 hours that has been allocated for special problems
be used for this purpose, in conjunction with the portable warning device.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Brad Fyle, seconded by Brian
Stumpf and unanimously carried to consult with the Wright County
Engineer's Office regarding the proper placement, location and appropriate
school zone signage procedures that would be available for both Pinewood
and the high school and to also recommend that the Sheriff s Department
consider utilizing some of the additional 200 hours of coverage for
enforcement of the speed limit laws along Broadway. The recommendation
included conducting additional enforcement in conjunction with the use of
the portable speed limit warning device.
3. R vi w of a tion r g ra ding est blishmnnt of cnowmobil ro ~ hro ,gh the
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Commission Member Brian Stumpf reviewed with the members the Council's
approval of establishing a snowmobile route for the 1997-1998 snowmobile
season that would direct snowmobiles through the city. It was noted by Mr.
Stumpf that the City Council had selected the Cedar Street route to the
railroad tracks and then easterly along the railroad tracks to Washington
• Street where the route would either continue on the railroad tracks to
County Road 118 or would proceed southerly along Washington to the
freeway and then easterly to County Road 118. It was noted that the
snowmobile club members will be contacting the property owners and
obtaining the necessary permission to cross private property with a route.
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Fallon Avenue.
The Commission members reviewed a letter recently submitted by
Superintendent, Sheldon Johnson, again requesting the city consider the
installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of School Boulevard
and Fallon Avenue. It is the view of the School Superintendent that with the
increasing number of children attending schools in the area and increasing
volume of trafl"xc that has occurred along School Boulevard, they believe the
installation of a four-way stop sign would be a preventative measure that the
city should consider.
Commission members noted that the City Council had previously been asked
to consider the installation of a four-way stop sign at this intersection along
with reducing the speed limit from 45 MPH to 30 MPH adjacent to the
• schools between County Road 118 and Fallon Avenue. Since the City Council
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had only previously acted on the lowering of the speed limit during school
hours, discussion centered on whether the City Council should again be
asked to consider the four-way stop sign.
Brad Fyle noted that School Boulevard was originally designed and
constructed to be a through street connecting all the way from 118 to
Highway 25. It is his understanding that eventually even County Road 117
(Oakwood Drive) would likely be stopping for School Boulevard and felt that
if anything, the city should look at installing warning rumble strips or
additional signage to warn that a stop sign exists for traffic on Fallon
Avenue. Member Brian Stumpf and Liz DeMarais felt that with the
additional development that is proposed in the area, afour-way stop sign will
be necessary to control traffic and provide safe places for students to cross
from developments to school properties. As a result, it was recommended that
the City Council again be requested to consider the installation of a four-way
stop sign at this location because of the increase of development that's
occurring in the area and the sake of preventative safety measures.
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MINUTES
. SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO POLICE COMMISSION
Wednesday, Apri130, 1997
Members present: Liz DeMarias, Brian Stumpf, Brad Fyle
Others present: Wright County Chief Deputy Don Lundell, and Guest Nina
Barker
Staff Present: Rick Wolfsteller
1. Appr'~val of minutes of the regular meeting held ]1 ar~h,~,,,,,,1,497.
A motion was made by Brian Stumpf, seconded by Brad Fyle, unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the special meeting.
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school zone signa~e along C„4~,;~~y„~~,~~.~,,
Nina Barker of 4Q6 East Broadway appeared before the Police Commission to
• voice concerns over the speed vehicles are traveling along Broadway and the
current speed limits near both the high school and Pinewood Elementary also
located on Broadway. Ms. Barker questioned the Commission members as to
whether the city would be allowed to post a school zone sign near both
schools in addition to the 30 MPH speed limit and questioned whether it
wouldn't be more appropriate for the speed limit to be reduced further away
from each of the schools.
Rick Wolfsteller explained that in order to change the speed limit on
Broadway, the City Council would have to request that Wright County or
MnDOT conduct a speed study since the road is a county state aid highway.
In addition, the placement of the existing 30 MPH speed zone has been
previously established by MnDOT and the Commission could consult with
the Wright County Highway Department to find out what the procedures are
for lowering the speed limits in advance of the school properties.
Commission Member Fyle felt that the 30 MPH speed limit is appropriate
and that it was unlikely the speed limit could be lowered below this level, but
that the real issue is stricter enforcement of the speed limit. Chief Deputy
Don Lundell noted that the department has recently placed a monitoring
device along Broadway that indicates a vehicles speed as a reminder and
agreed that more man-hours for enforcement of the speed limit will likely be
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necessary to get the word out to the motoring public. It was suggested that
some of the additional 200 hours that has been allocated for special problems
be used for this purpose, in conjunction with the portable warning device.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Brad Fyle, seconded by Brian
Stumpf and unanimously carried to consult with the Wright County
Engineer's Office regarding the proper placement, location and appropriate
school zone signage procedures that would be available for both Pinewood
and the high school and to also recommend that the Sheriff's Department
consider utilizing some of the additiona1200 hours of coverage For
enforcement of the speed limit laws along Broadway. The recommendation
included conducting additional enforcement in conjunction with the use of
the portable speed limit warning device.
3. R_e~:ww of action rngarrling stablichm n. of snoa^nob'1 ro , thrn ugh tha
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Commission Member Brian Stumpf reviewed with the members the Council's
approval of establishing a snowmobile route for the 1997-1998 snowmobile
season that would direct snowmobiles through the city. Tt was noted by Mr.
Stumpf that the City Council had selected the Cedar Street route to the
railroad tracks and then easterly along the railroad tracks to Washington
Street where the route would either continue on the railroad tracks to
County Road 118 or would proceed southerly along Washington to the
freeway and then easterly to County Road 118. It was noted that the
snowmobile club members will be contacting the property owners and
obtaining the necessary permission to cross private property with a route.
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~~,11on Avenue.
The Commission members reviewed a letter recently submitted by
Superintendent, Sheldon Johnson, again requesting the city consider the
installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of School Boulevard
and Fallon Avenue. It is the view of the School Superintendent that with the
increasing number of children attending schools in the area and increasing
volume of traffic that has occurred along School Boulevard, they believe the
installation of a four-way stop sign would be a preventative measure that the
city should consider.
Commission members noted that the City Council had previously been asked
to consider the installation of a four-way stop sign at this intersection along
with reducing the speed limit from 45 MPH to 30 MPH adjacent to the
schools between County Road 11.8 and Fallon Avenue. Since the City Council
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had only previously acted on the lowering of the speed limit during school
hours, discussion centered on whether the City Council should again be
asked to consider the four-way stop sign.
Brad Fyle noted that School Boulevard was originally designed and
constructed to be a through street connecting all the way from 11$ to
Highway 25. It is his understanding that eventually even County Road 117
Oakwood Drive) would likely be stopping for School Boulevard and felt that
if anything, the city should look at installing warning rumble strips or
additional signage to warn that a stop sign exists for traffic on Fallon
Avenue. Member Brian Stumpf and Liz DeMarais felt that with the
additional development that is proposed in the area, afour-way stop sign will
be necessary to control traffic and provide safe places for students to cross
from developments to school properties. As a result, it was recommended that
the City Council again be requested to consider the installation of a four-way
stop sign at this location because of the increase of development that's
occurring in the area and the sake of preventative safety measures.
5. Adjwaxrg,
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•~ Minutes
~ Special Meeting -Police Commission
Wednesday, March 5, 1997 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Dave Gerads, Liz DeMarais, Brian Stumpf, Bridget Baldwin,
Brad Fyle
Others Present: Wright County Sheriffs Deputy Steve Qui11, Monticello
Trailblazers Duane Bistoudeu and Dane Hasbrouck
Staff Present: Roger Mack, Street Superintendent, Wanda Kraemer, DST
1. Ca11 to or~~.
Chairperson DeMarais called the meeting to order and welcomed newly
appointed member Brad Fyle.
2. Approval of mime s of h r mil r m ing held Fehn rv 5 1997
A motion was made by Commissioner Stumpf, seconded by Commissioner
Gerads, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 5,
1997. Motion passed unanimously.
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Wright County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Quill, Monticello Trailblazers Duane
Bistodeau and Dane Hasbrouck, and Roger Mack, Street Superintendent,
met with the Commission to discuss and route a snowmobile route through
the city limits.
It was agreed that because of the Highway 25 bridge crossing an established
route needed to be established and signed. The route will be from the
Highway 25 Bridge, east on River Street to Ramsey, south on Ramsey to
5th Street, East on 5th Street to Washington Street, East on Washington
Street to 7th Street, East on 7th Street across property owned by St. Henry's
Church, Bondhus, and Dahlheimers to County Road 118, South on County
Road 118 to Chelsea Road, West on Chelsea Road to Oakwood Drive, South
on Oakwood Drive to the State Trail.
Dane Hasbrouck reported that Monticello has been a missing link in the
state signed trail system. When snowmobilers enter the city limits there is
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recommendations along School Boulevard. (R.W.)
A. REFERENCE_AND BACKGROUND:
Although it's been a number of months since we last met, one of the last
items we discussed was whether a recommendation should be made to the
City Council to again consider the installation of a 4-way stop sign at the
intersection of Schaal Boulevard and Fallon Avenue near the Little Mountain
Elementary School. Currently, School Boulevard is considered a collector
street, and stop signs are placed along Fallon Avenue at School Boulevard
only. In early January 1996, the City Council did review a traffic report that
was prepared by the Wright County Sheriffs Department concerning speed
and traffic controls along School Boulevard near this intersection, which
recommended the establishment of a lower speed limit near the school when
children were present, and it also had supported the installation of a 4-way
stop sign at this intersection. At that time, the majority of the Police
Commission members also supported the installation of a 4-way stop sign.
The Council action in 1996 was to post a speed limit of 30 mph from Fallon
Avenue to County Road 118 when children were present but did not
recommend the installation of a 4-way stop sign at this location.
In light of the additional residential development that was taking place near
this intersection with the Klein Farms 3rd and 4th Additions getting
underway, the Police Commission members thought the additional
residential development may warrant reconsideration of installing the stop
signs to slow down traffic and provide additional safety measures for children
in the area. Concerns of the Commission members focused on the ability of
children to safety cross School Boulevard to reach the elementary school and
felt the stop sign would be helpful in this matter.
It was the consensus at our last meeting that this item would be brought
before the City Council for reconsideration in May 1997, but I withheld this
item from the agenda to allow us to meet again to further review additional
information you xnay not have been aware of concerning pathways and school
crossing plans as part of the Klein Farms 3rd and 4th Addition development.
The Planning Commission was well aware of the need for a safe pathway and
sidewalk system to get the children to the elementary school from this
development; and as such, they made it a requirement of the Klein Farms
3rd and 4th Additions to provide asidewalk/bituminous pathway along the
south side of School Boulevard leading up to Fallon Avenue. At this paint, it
was intended to simply provide a crosswalk at the stop sign along Fallon
Avenue and School Boulevard and provide an additional sidewalk to the east
of Fallon Avenue to connect with the existing crosswalk from the Cardinal
Hills development to the elementary school. Since the Police Commission
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was not aware that sidewalk improvements were being constructed as part of
the HIein Farms 4th Addition, I thought the Commission would want to re-
evaluate this information before going before the City Council to request a 4-
way stop sign.
In reviewing traffic patterns in this area, we should all remember that School
Boulevard was originally developed as a wide thoroughfare for the purpose of
providing a direct connection route from Highway 25 all the way to County
Road 118 on the east. In addition, the Wright County Engineer had been
previously agreeable to even placing a stop sign on County Raad 117
(Qakwood Drive) that would have made School Boulevard a through street
the entire distance. At the request of County Commissioner Pat Sawatzke,
County Road 117 did not have stop signs installed immediately after the
construction of School Boulevard, but Mr. Sawatzke did indicate his support
far stopping traffic on 117 once traffic records could show that School
Boulevard had more traffic volume than County Road 117. In other words, it
has always been planned that School Boulevard would be a continuous,
nonstop thoroughfare, and it may still be premature to propose stop signs on
School Boulevard near Fallon Avenue in the absence of any traffic engineer
report indicating it is required. It may be more appropriate to simply review
the location of an appropriate crosswalk across School Boulevard that would
give all children reasonable direct access to the school and possibly
recommend additional warning devices on Fallon Avenue to warn of an
impending stop sign at School Boulevard.
The City Planner has been authorized to provide ideas for updating the
pathway system plan for the City. As part of this work, he will be providing
to you a sketch showing proposed crossing point locations for both Fallon
Avenue and School Boulevard. This sketch will be presented to the Police
Commission for your review and comment.
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WRIGHT CUUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Wright County Public Works Building
1901 Highway 25 North
Buffalo, Minnesota 55313
Jct. T.H. 25 and C.R. 138
Telephone (612)682-383
Facsimile (6l2) 682-7313
May 5, 1997
Mr. Sheldon D. Johnson
Superintendent of Schools
Independent School District #882
P.O. Box 897
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Dear Mr. Johnson:
WAYNE A. FINGALSON, I'.E.
Highway Engineer
6$2.73$$
VIRGIL G. HAWKINS, P.E.
Assistant Highway Engineer
682.73$7
ItICHARp E. MARQUETTE
Right of Way Agent
682-7386
This letter is in response to your letter to me dated Apri123, 1997 regarding the
intersection of Fallon Avenue and School Boulevard in the City of Monticello. Your letter
included the request that this intersection be reinstated as a four-way stop.
Wright County does not have any jurisdiction over either Fallon Avenue or School
Boulevard. This matter must be addressed with the City of Monticello. I have discussed your
letter with Bret Weiss, the Monticello City Engineer and Rick Wolfsteller, Monticello City
Administrator did receive a copy of your letter. I am sure that the city staff will be in contact
with you regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
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Wayn ingalson
Wright ounty Engin
cc: `°~Rick Wolfsteller, City of Monticello
Bret Weiss, Monticello City Engineer w/copy of letter from Supt. Johnson
Pat Sawatzke, County Commissioner w/copy of letter from Supt. Johnson
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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.882
Sheldon D. Johnson, Superintendent
Telephone (612) 295-518a
Fax (fi12) 295-2330
P. O. BOX 897
MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA 553fi2
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Nancy Cassano
Chair
Dennis Suedbeck
Clerk
Lea Sloneker
Vice Chaidfreasurer April 2 3 , 19 9 7
Nancy Spivak
Director
Chip Bauer
Director
Daryl Fischbach Mr. Rick Wolfsteller
Director City of Monticello Administrator
250 E. Broadway
ADMINISTRATION Monticello, MN 55362
Michael Benedetto
Asst. Supt./Instruction
Dear' Mr. Wolfsteller:
612-295-5184
RichardWeiers As you might recall, two or 'three years ago the
8usinessManager intersection of Fallon Avenue and School Boulevard was
12-295-5184 changed from a four way stop to a two way stop. At
~ that time 1, along with. the Berard of Education of
yndonsonju
High School Principal Independent School District No. 882, Mr. Novak as
stz-295-2913 Elementary Principal at Little Mountain Elementary
School - together with the City of Monticello Palace
Pam Ringstad
Asst. High School Principal Commission, all recommended that the four way stag
612-295-2913 remaa.n at this intersection. There were also some
KermitBensen speed limit issues that were addressed and we did
MiddleSchaolPrincipal prevail. Upon the Monticello City Council to past
612-295-5183 portions of School Boulevard at 45 mph speed limit
during school hours. We were not successful, however,
Kay Douglass
Elementary Principal in prevailing upon the powers that be to keep the
612-295-5164 inte.rsectaan as a four way stop rather than allowing
Joellundin thru traffic on School Boulevard.,
Asst. Elementary Principal
612-295-5164 With recent attention drawn t4 intersections SUCK as
this as being particularly hazardous, I as
Bruce Novak
Elementary Principal Superintendent of Schools would like to go on record
612-295-4494 calling a second time for this intersection to be
William White re~.nstated as a four way stop. 1 have been told of
Activities Director numerous cl.ase calls involving Little Mountain
612-295-2913 Elementary students with cars, trucks, etc. that are
riot stopping appropriately on Fallon Avenue and, with
Paul Zemke
Special Education Director no stop signs on Schaal Boulevard, the entire
612-295-5185 irlterSeCti.An becomes ari extremely hazardous situation
for all concerned. Therefore, I would hope that stop
uaneGates
~ommunity Education Dir.
612-295-2915
Candace Benoit
Asst. Community Educ. Dir.
612-295-2915
signs could be reinstalled on School Boulevard so that we do not
. have east-west traffic traveling through this intersection
without stopping.
Please give this matter your mast careful consideration so that
we can avoid potential accidents and injuries in the future.
Sincerely,
f
~ S . D'. Jo~-nson
Superintendent of Schools
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cc: Wayne Fingalson, Wright County Highway Engineer
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budget and contract rate. {R.W.)
The City Council adopted a preliminary budget for 1998 for the police
department using the same amount of hours that we are currently
contracting with the Sheriff's Department at 9,376 hours. These hours
provide for 24-hour per day coverage, with additional hours available far
Friday and Saturday evenings. As you may recall, 1997 also added 200
hours to the contract that the Sheriff's Department could use at their own
discretion during the year when special circumstances arose. It may be a
good idea at this time to get some feedback from the Sheriffs Department as
to the effectiveness of using the additional 200 hours and whether we will
need to consider increasing or decreasing this amount in the future.
As far as the rate structure is concerned, the County Board of Commissioners
recently established rates for contract patrol services for the next two years
{1998 and 1999). The 1998 rate will be $35.55 per hour, and the rate far
1999 will be increased to $36.75. The percentage increase is approximately
3% for 1998 and 3.4% for 1999. As a result of the proposed rate for next year,
our current contract cost would amount to $333,317 based on the 9,376 hours
• of coverage. This is the amount that was used by the Council in its
preliminary budget document.
Although we do not have a lot of flexibility in negotiating contract Fees since
they are already established by the County Board, the purpose of this item
may simply be to see how the amount of hours are working out and whether
the Sheriff's Department has any comments on the need for additional
coverages. Any recommendations for changes would have to be given to the
City Council to be considered For future budget workshop sessions.
Copy of proposed rate for contract hours from Wright County.
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RICHARD W. NORMAN
County Coordinator
June 6, 1997
CD LINTY OF WRIGHT
10 2nd Street NW, RM 23S
Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-1188
Tel: (612J 682-7378
1-800-362-3667
Fax: b12-b82-617$
Mr. Rick Wol.fsteller
City Administrator
City of Monticello
250 E, Broadway, Box 1147
Monticello MN 55362
Dear Mr. Wol.fsteller:
COMMISSIONERS
KEN JUDE
First District
PAT SAWATZKE
Seennd District
JACK RUSSEK
Third District
JUDIE ROSE
Fourth District
DICK MATTSON
Fifth District
Please be advised that the County Board of Commissioners, in
cooperation with the County Sheriff and County Attorney, has
established rates for contract patrol services for 1998 and
1999. The rate for 199$ shall be $35.55/hour. The rate for
1999 shall be $36.75.
As you are aware, the current contract states that
municipalities must notify the County in waiting prior to
August 15 regarding any change in the number of hours to be
contracted for in the coming year. Please provide this
information if you anticipate an increase ar decrease from
current contract hours.
Once again, it is felt that by setting the rate for two
years.: jurisdictions will be able to consider rates in their
budget discussions and analyze their particular contract
needs.
Resper_tfully,
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County Coordinator
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Don Lindell
Chief Deputy
Gary Miller, Captain
Administration
Gary Torfin, Captain
Jail gdminisrrator
September 29, 1997
DON HOZEMPA
SHERIFF
10 2nd 5t. NW, RM 170
8uttala, Minnesota 55313-1197
1.80062-3667
Rick Wolfsteller, City Administrator
City of Monticello
2S0 E. Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
Dear Rick,
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Non--1<mergency 682-i 162
Administration 682-7620
Records 682-7622
Civil 682-7645
Warrants 682-76$8
Investigation 682-7Fi30
Jail Admin. 682-7662
The City Council and the Police Commission had requested that they be notified of how the
additional hovers that are being paid forco tract hourstfor theecty of M° ta~CCllo.breakdowt~ of the
hours spent over and above the regular
February - 8 hours additional snowmobile patrol
Ap~l - 108 hours; during Mississippi River flood
May _ 44 hovers; traffic shifts to control traffic on Broadway
tune - 12 hovers; traffic shifts to control traffic on Broadway
This accounts for 172 of the 200 hours that the city has been paying for in 1997• We will provide
the remaixiing hours in additional day shifts to assist the Monticello day shift with the increasing
demand un the deputy's time in the schools. You will be notified as to when these hours are used.
If you have any questions, Please contact me.
Sincerely,
Don Lindell, Chief Deputy Shenff
08 45 AM WRIGHT Cd SHERIFF'S DEPT FAX ND. 6126827610
WRIGHT COI.INYY
SI~iERIFF'S aFFICE
cc: Sheriff Don Hozempa
Wright County Sheriff s Department
DIVIsIOns
Manpower Distribution
Sheriff Don Hozempa heads the department of 73 full-time deputy sheriffs, 11 part-time deputies, 11
civilian communications officers, 9 clerical workers, 30 civilian corrections officers, 9 Jail Program and
cook staff, and 22 part-time corrections workers.
The Sheriff s Office is made up of ten divisions that are listed below with a short summary of each
division's function and the number of deputies assigned to each division.
Administration: 4 (Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Captain and a Sergeant).
Responsible for the overall management of the department.
2. Boat & Water/Snow Patrol: 2
Patrol county lakes during the summer, inspection of rental boats and pontoons, boat and
water safety, recovery of drowning victims. During the spring these officers monitor truck traffic
to ensure compliance of seasonal road restrictions. During the winter the deputies work
snowmobile patrol on the county trails and respond to snowmobile complaints throughout the
county. Conduct three snowmobile safety classes each winter for young people. Several volunteer
groups work with the deputies to assist with enforcement.
• 3. Civil Process: 2
Serve civil process papers as mandated by state statute. This may be a summons and complaint
concerning a financial matter, mortgage foreclosure, court ordered removal of an abusive partner,
or any of several other civil papers. In 1996 there were approximately 2500 such actions completed.
4. Communications: 1 (Sergeant).
The Public Safety Answering Point for the entire county, nearly $0,000 people. Over 3$,000 calls
for service in 1996.Take in-coming emergency and non-emergency calls. Dispatch police, fire or
ambulance services as required.
Community Services: 3 (Community Policing and D.A.R.E.)
Training and implementation of Community Policing, liaison with police commissions and city
councils regarding Community Policing, Neighborhood Watch and special problems. Instruction
of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and
Training).
Criminal Investigation: 7 (including one Sergeant).
Investigation of major crimes, crime scene processing (checking for latent prints, collection of
evidence, photographing/video-taping, plaster casting etc.), interviewing witnesses,and interrogation
of suspects.
City of Monticello
Ca11s for Service Summary ].985-1996
Year Calls for Service Number of Contract Hours
1985 ....................1100 ................. 6905
1990 ....................2961 ................. 6905
1995 ....................5303 ................ 9176*
1996 ....................5929 ................. 9176
* In 1991 hours were increased to 7321 hours per year and in 1993 they were increased to
9176 per year.
Future Contracting Needs
The Wright County Sheriffs Office recently contracted the Police Executive Research
Forum (PEKE) of Washington D.C. to study the allocation of patrol deputies and help determine
the adequacy of patrol coverage in the county. The study examined the period from June 1, 1995
through May 31, 1996. The chart below shows the percent of time during each hazer ofthe day
that the Monticello squad is tied up an calls. Hours approaching 50% give the deputy very little
time for proactive/preventive law enforcement.
MoNTIC~~. ~.o
HOUR MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
0 21% .1$% 30% 13% 24% 29% 17%
100 25% 18% 23% 23% 12% 2$% 38%
200 17% 15% 3Z% 17% 8% 38% 36%
300 18% 13% 33% 13% 10% 33% 15%
400 13% 5% 20% 109'0 7% 19% 9%
500 4% $% 5% 6% 7% 13% 7%
600 4% 9% 4% 7% 3% 13% 4°,~0 `_
700 9% 18% 9°fo 25% 5% 17% 3%
800 20% 42% 23% 38% 23% 17% 10%
900 31% 42% 32% 25°/a 30% 27% 7%
1000 3$% 45% 2$°/a 37% 45% 40% 18%
1100 40% 42% 30% 30% 45% 47% 23%
1200 29% 56% 31% 40% 42% 4$% 33%
1300 26% 64% 33% 46% 27% 33% 25%
1400 23% 27% 25% 22% 15% 24% 12%
1500 22% 26% 25% 23% 17% 29% 13%
1600 30% 36% 37% 37% 26% 43% 11%
1700 47% 35% 31% 35% 30°l° 35% 19%
1800 45% 42% 50% 32°fo 23% 22% 27%
• 1900 Z1% 38% 40% 27% 21% 17% 34%
2000 17% 35% 23% 2$% 1$% 12% 35°!0
2100 19% 28% 40°/a 40% 26°/n 20°/v 18%
2200 18% 21% 32% 16% 17% 20% 20%
2300 12% 23% 18% 19% 28% 28% 16%
Calls for Service & Population Comparison 1996
Citv/Tws~, Cal! f~ or Service ~ulafign, X1,996 estJ CFS/oon.
Albertville city 1,018 2,366 .43
Albion twsp. 359 1,152 .31
Annandale city N/A 2,412 N/A
Buffalo city N/A 9,114 N/A
Buffalo twsp. 759 1,560 .49
Chatham twsp. 385 1,014 .38
Clearwater city 713 732 .97
Clearwater twsp. 464 1,267 .37
Cokato city 1,6D7 2,367 .68
Cokato twsp. 540 1,1 S 1 .47
Corinna twsp. 899 2,276 .39
Delano city 2,183 3, I25 .70
Franklin twsp. 821 2,963 .28
French Lake hvsp. 320 1,022 .31
Hanover city (W.C. only) 339 864 .39
Howard Lake city N/A 1,628 N/A
Maple Lake city 976 1,441 .68
Maple Lake twsp. 78D 2,091 .37
Marysville twsp. 848 2,065 .41
Middleville twsp. 387 936 .41
Monticello city 5,929 6,334 .94
Monticello twsp. 1,720 4,212 .41
Montrose city 949 1,026 .92
Otsego city 2,029 6,391 .32
Rockford city (W.C. only) 2,294 2,594 .88
Rockford twsp. 1,150 3,581 .32
St. Michael/Frankfort city 2,491 6,875 .36
Silver Creek twsp. 834 2,112 .39
South Haven city 142 201 .71
Southside twsp. 711 1,309 .54
Stockholm twsp. 297 SD9 .37
Victor twsp. 327 1,134 .29
Waverly city 658 638 1.03
Woodland twsp. 404 1,168 .35
Police Commission Agenda - 10/1/97
• 5.
(R.W.)
Recently, concerns were expressed by a property owner along 4th Street that
there appeared to be an increasing amount of motorcycle and dirt bike traffic
along the railroad tracks between Cedar Street and Washington Street.
Typically, homes along 4th Street back up to the railroad tracks, and
apparently there is an increasing number of licensed and unlicensed dirt
bikes that are finding this area attractive for their activities. While I have
only personally received one complaint regarding this activity, we may want
to discuss with SherifYs Department representatives whether they have
experienced problems with these types of vehicles or have received other
complaints throughout the community.
I would assume that an unlicensed dirt bike would be in violation of some
motor vehicle law if they are utilized on a public street or are operated on
private property without the property owner's permission. In most cases, I
would assume this is also similar to snowmobile operations in that it is very
difficult to expect the police departxnent to apprehend any violators, as they
can easily travel routes unaccessible by a squad car. This item is simply on
the agenda for discussion to get feedback from the Sheriff's Department and
Commission members as to whether any additional regulations or
enforcement procedures should be implemented in regard to motorcycle and
dirt bike operations.
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Police Commission Agenda - 10/1/97
• s• (R.W.)
A. Garage sales
B. Bicycles operating on sidewalks/pathways
Planning Commission Chair Dick Frie had requested that possibly the Police
Commission should review current city codes and ordinances that regulate
garage sales within the city limits and bicycles operating on sidewalks. In
one case, the City does have ordinances that regulate the number of garage
sales that an individual can have on a yearly basis; but in regard to bicycle
operations, state law actually prohibits bicycles from operating on public
sidewalks. I believe from Mr. Frie's standpoint, he is concerned that more
enforcement needs to take place in regard to both of these issues, and he felt
it may be wise to start with the Police Commission for any recommendations.
GARAGE SALES
In regard to garage sales, current zoning code allows a residential property to
have up to three garage sales annually. This limit was established, as there
were complaints a few years ago of some residential property owners
. conducting garage sales numerous times, and actually it appeared they were
running a business out of their homes rather than simply having a typical
rummage or garage sale. Mr. Frie is concerned that the enforcement has not
been adequate and there are still property owners conducting more than
three per year. Although the Police Commission can certainly discuss this
item, it really becomes a Planning Commission or City Council item in that
we do have the regulations on our books; we simply need more personnel to
conduct adequate enforcement if that is the direction the Council wants to
pursue. From a Police Commission standpoint, I would not expect the police
department to be surveying and recording the number of garage sales each
property owner has, and l believe it's more of a zoning code enforcement
procedure.
BICYCLES OPERATING ON SIDEWALKS/PATHWAYS
Although the City does not have any current regulations regarding the use of
bicycles on sidewalks, I understand there are state statutes that prohibit this
activity. Again, the Commission members may want to review with the
Sheriffs Department whether this is an activity that the police department
usually regulates and whether they've had any complaints or problems in the
past.
•
5
Police Commission Agenda - 10/1/97
7- (R.W.)
As you will recall, the City Council supported the Police Commission's
recommendation to establish a marked snowmobile trail route through the
city of Monticello to provide snowrnobilers an access point From the
Highway 25 river crossing to a location south of I-94. The primary route
would utilize the right-of way adjacent to the Burlington Northern Railroad
tracks from Cedar Street to Washington Street. From Washington Street, it
was hopeful that the route could continue along the railroad tracks to County
Road 118 adjacent to Dahlheimer's Distributing to allow for snawmobilers to
cross I-94 on County Road 118.
With winter fast approaching, we have been in contact with Burlington
Northern Railroad to seek their approval of this route. Although formally
Burlington Northern has not approved the concept, verbally a representative
of the Property Right-of--Way Division felt the request seenned reasonable and
that approval should be forthcoming soon. The City staff will continue to
work with the Wright County Snowmobile Association members in getting
this route established before the 1997-98 winter season.
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August 29, 1997
BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD
Attn: Property Right-of--Way Division
4105 Lexington Avenue North
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55126
Re: Right-of-Wav Use for Snowmobile Trail Route
Dear Sir or Madam:
In early 1997, the Monticello City Council, in conjunction with the Wright County Snowmobile Association,
agreed to establish a marked snowmobile trail route through the City of Monticello that will provide
snowmobilers a route from Highway 25 across the Mississippi River to a location south of I-94.
Tn order to provide the easiest and less disruptive route through the City, the City Council agreed to establish
a route along the northerly 15' of Fifth Street lying between Cedar Street and Washington Street, adjacent to
the Burlington Northern Railroad Track. As you may be aware, the Minneapolis and Northern Railroad
Company on May 2, 1881, was allowed to establish a rail line and appurtenances on the 80' right-of way platted
as Fifth Street, between Washington and Cedar.
In addition to utilizing this section of the City's Fifth Street right-of--way, the City Council would also like to
continue the snowmobile trail along the northerly 15' of the railroad right-of--way from Washington Street to
where it crosses County Road 118. According to our records, your right-of--way has a width of 100' in this area
and the establishment of a trail along the northerly 15' would not appear to interfere with your current use of
the right-of--way. The proposed trail route should provide the least disruption to area businesses and residents
by utilizing a portion of the existing fifth Street right-of--way and the Burlington Northern right-of--way. Current
usage of this railroad track is very limited, less than once a month, and the train speed is extremely slow. An
exempt crossing status currently exists as well an all un-signaled crossings and BNSF utilizes flagmen at these
exempt crossings. Due to these factors, snowmobile safety along this route should not be a problem.
Enclosed you will find a City of Monticello map that outlines the snowmobile trail route that will be established.
Please review the route and proposed location of the trail system and provide any comments to the City by
•
Monticello City Hall, 250 E. Broadway, PO Box l 1A7, Monticello, MN 55362-9245 • (612) 295-271 I • Fax: (6l2) 295-410~i
Oftice of Public Works, 909 Golf Course Rd., Monticello, MN 55362 • (6l2) 295-3170 • Fax: (6l2) 271-3273
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MONTICELLO
August 29, 1997
. BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD
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October 1, 1997. If we do not receive comments or concerns by this date, the City will proceed with
establishing the snowmobile trail route as outlined on the enclosed map. '
If you have any questions in this regard, please contact me at your convenience.
Respectfully,
C O ONTICELLO
John E. Simola
Public Works Director
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Re: Right-of-Wade for, Snowmobile Trail Route
Dear Sir or Madam:
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In early 1997, the Monticello City Council, in conjunction with the Wright County Snowmobile Association,
agreed to establish a marked snowmobile trail route through the City of Monticello that will provide
~nawmabilers a route from Highway 2S across the Mississippi River to a location south of I-94.
In order to provide the easiest and less disruptive route through the City, the City Council agreed to establish
a route along the northerly 15' of Fifth Street lying between Cedar Street and Washington Street, adjacent to
the Burlington Northern Railroad Track. As you may be aware, the Minneapolis and Northern Railroad
Company on May 2, 1881, was allowed to establish a rail line and appurtenances on the 80' right-of--way platted
as Fifth Street, between Washington and Cedar.
In addition to utilizing this section of the City's Fifth Street right-of-way, the City Council would also like to
continue the snowmobile trail along the northerly 15' of the railroad right-of--way from Washington Street to
where it crosses County Road 118. According to our records, your right-of--way has a width of 100' in this area
and the establishment of a trail along the northerly 15' would not appear to interfere with your current use of
the right-of--way. The proposed trail route should provide the least disruption to area businesses and residents
by utilizing a portion of the existing fifth Street right-of--way and the Burlington Northern right-af--way. Current
usage of this railroad track is very limited, less than once a month, and the train speed is extremely slow. An
exempt crossing status currently exists as well on all un-signaled crossings and BNSF utilizes Ragmen at these
exempt crossings. Due to these factors, snawrnabile safety along this route should not be a problem.
Enclosed you will find a City afManticelly map that outlines the snowmobile trail route that will be established.
Please review the route and proposed location of the trail system and provide any comments to the City by
•
Monticello City Hall, 250 E. Broadway, PO Box 1147, Monticello, MN 55362-9245 • (612) 2.95-271 I • Eax: (612) 295-4404
Oftice of Public Works, 909 Golf Course Rd„ Monticello, MN 55362 • (612) 295-3170 • Fax: (612) 271-327?
MONT1CEl,l.O
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August 29, 1997
BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD
2
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establishing the snowmobile trail route as outlined on the enclosed map.
If you have any questions in this regard, please contact me at your convenience.
Respectfully,
CI O ONTI ELLO
John E. Simola
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