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06.09.2026 Public Safety Meeting MinutesPUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Prairie Center June 9, 2026 6:30 PM 1 1.Call to Order: This meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Chair David Greeman; Commissioners: Rossamon Becker, Jim Buchanan, Gregory Hubbard, and Judy Sibert. Absent/excused: Dan Freilberg, Loren Green, Kyle Heltemes City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockman, CM Tina Goede, CM Ryan Dunlap 2.Consider Agenda Approval: Commissioner Hubbard motioned to approve the agenda as written. Seconded by Commissioner Sibert. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 3.Consider the Following Minutes: 3.1 May 12, 2026 Commissioner Sibert motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Becker. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 4.Open Forum: 4.1 Residents of 5875 and 5601 Radford Ave, NE, Otsego, voiced concern about frequently speeding automobiles and eBikes being ridden recklessly on their street. The residents were concerned that the two behaviors would lead to an accident and/or endanger pedestrians. A lengthy discussion took place between the residents, commissioners, Council members, and Wright County Sheriff Sergeant Jason Oltmanns. The conversation explored options to reduce speed and address the hazardous operation of eBikes by youth. Options discussed involved installing new stop signs, installing “slow” signage and/or street markings, increased enforcement by Sheriff’s personnel, hosting a neighborhood meeting to increase safety and awareness, posting a radar trailer on the street, and involving representatives of other City departments to develop long-term solutions. Mayor Stockkamp stated she would bring the matter to the attention of the City departments. 4.2 Commissioner Buchanan proposed having the Public Safety Proclamation, approved by Council in March of 2026, made into a larger framed display document and posted either in the community meeting room or the lobby of the new fire 2 station. The issue was discussed and will be directed to City Staff by Mayor Stockkamp for follow-up. 5. Review Received Monthly Reports: 5.1 Albertville Fire Department The department submitted the monthly report to the Commission in the meeting packet. 5.2 Rogers Fire Department The department submitted the monthly report to the Commission in the meeting packet. 5.3 Elk River Fire Department The department submitted the monthly report to the Commission in the meeting packet. 5.4 Wright County Sheriff’s Department The Sheriff’s Office monthly report for the City of Otsego was provided to the Commission in the meeting packet. Sergeant Jason Oltmanns shared additional information regarding the traffic issue on Radford Ave. He also shared that the Sheriff's Office is experiencing a large volume of requests for additional traffic enforcement throughout the County. 6. Report from Fire Chiefs Mike Scott and Jim McCoy: 6.1 Introduction of Fire Chief Jim McCoy The newly appointed Fire Chief, Jim McCoy, joined Chief Mike Scott to provide the Commission with an update on the new fire department. • Both chiefs are working with the contractor and the City to address “punch list” items related to the new fire station. • The City has 28 candidates for part-time firefighter. 27 are residents of Otsego, and one resides in Elk River. 20 positions have been authorized. • Offers have been made to two of the candidates for full-time Fire Captain. A third position will be filled at a later date. • A part-time Fire Marshal has been authorized, and the hiring process is underway. • A quote for the department’s self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) will be forwarded to the Council for review/approval. • Research on Motorola portable radios is occurring. • The Chiefs asked for the Commission’s input on the sale of the urban interface truck and the purchase of a mini-pumper truck to replace it. The mini pumper 3 would better serve the community's needs. The successful sale and purchase could result in a significant financial benefit to the City, which could be used to offset the cost of equipment for the new fire personnel. The request was followed by discussion. Commissioner Hubbard moved to pursue the sale of the urban interface truck and the purchase of the mini pumper truck. Seconded by Commissioner Sibert. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. • An inspection of the new fire engines took place at the Pierce factory. A list of items to be addressed was created by the Chiefs and provided to Pierce representatives for resolution before the vehicles are accepted. Work is underway to resolve the issues. 7. Set Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Fire Station No. 1. 8. Adjournment: Commissioner Buchanan motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Becker. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. Minutes taken and submitted by Commissioner Buchanan.