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7b. Appointments to Police Study Comm I CITY OF 76 I .tr , • 1 . '.t - .w.lt‘ -:. . f ' . CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147• CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 '` (612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739 I IMEMORANDUM TO: Don. A4hwo4ih, City Manage'', IFROM: J.i.m Chai4ee, Pu.b.2.i-e Sa4e.y D.cnecton, DATE: Feb.cuany 21 , 1990 IISUSJ: Po.t-.ee Study Committee P.2ea4e be adv.i 4 ed that we have n,¢.e.e.c.ve.d on,Zy two app.@.i,eati,on.d 44,om Chanhab.ben ei ti,zen a indicating cati,ng th.e.cn de4i4e to be appointed Ito the PoR.i,.ee Study Commi ttee. RECOMMENDATION: it 4.e my neeommendati.on that we ' e-evatua a the 1 need 404 a Potiee Study Committee and make neeommendat,i.on to the City Couneit on Maneh 12 , 1990 . Thi4 44-evacuation wa4 pn.ompted by comment4 and eoncenn a ex.p4e44ed by member.o o4 the Couneit and I Pubt4e Safety Comm:444.4m. A 4att 4epo4 w-L-tk 4eeommendati..on4 w2 2t be pn e4 e n ted to the City C omme i t. on Maack 12 . 1 Manager's Comments: Jim's recommendation was prepared after several meetings between he and I questioning the process which we were embarking upon. Specifically, it is our belief that we II have sufficient resources between existing staff and the Public Safety Commission to complete the work envisioned by the City Council. Primary considerations included: 1) the II study should not be completed in the near future; 2) that the City was currently happy with the services provided by the Sheriff' s Department; and 3 ) that the potential change would not occur for at least two or three years. One of the objectives may I have been to establish some form of a base line which would act as a triggering mechanism, i .e. population, number of employees, etc. I find difficulty in believing that a base line can be I established. Although "privatization" is no longer in the vogue recognizing the number catastrophies, there still remain many cities who contract (both privately and publicly) for garbage collection, bus service, recreational services, etc. Bloomington I continues to efficiently operate its fire services through volun- teers. Size or number of employees probably will not be deter- mining factors as to whether or not the contract system is II I I continued. The most realistic triggering factor will be changes in the County Board; contract disputes in the western portion of the County; new lawsuits between Chaska and Carver County; or, most logically, the perceived level of service/working rela- tionship between the County and City. I use the word perceived as fears by the community can also play an important role in the decision-making process. Specifically, during the late 1970' s the City experienced a severe number of unsolved rapes. A number ' of groups perceived this to be a problem with the Sheriff' s Department and that this crisis would cease if we had a local police department. If a referendum would have occurred at that time, it is likely that a local police department would be in effect today for the wrong reason. ' This office would request that the City Council not establish a Police Study Committee and that the study being sought be assigned to staff to complete in conjunction with the Public Safety Commission during 1990. 1 _' . , CITY of r it \ :. r,. .., ... . . ...,,, CHANHASSEN i I ---. .,, 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 II -' \ (612) 937-19000 FAX(612)937-5739 r February 14, 1990 Mr. Ken Potts I 9431 Foxford Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Kcn, r We have received your application to the Police Study Committee I recently authorized by the City Council . As you may recall, the City Council did authorize two at-large citizens to be appointed to the committee which would then consist of nine members Iincluding myself, my Assistant Scott Harr, Sheriff Al Wallin, Chief Deputy Jim Castleberry, Public Safety Commissioners Barb Klick and Bill Bernhjelm and Cit `Councilmember Ursula Dimler. Since we have received only twohapplications from citizens to be II appointed to the Police Study Committee, I would anticipate that your appointment by the City Council would be perfunctory. Y III am anticipating submitting the proposal to the City Council at the February 26th Council meeting. Ince the appointments are made I would then anticipate our first meeting to be held some- time in the middle of March:- At this point I am researching the possibility of having meetings the second Thursday of each month to coincide with the Public Safety Commission meeting. Hopefully, this would be. less of a strain concerning time committ- ' ments for all members.-' It would be my guess that we would hold our meetings at 6 poi . on the second Thursday of each month with the Public Safety Commission meeting commencing at approximately I 7 p.m. is . = As soon as .I firm up -moreAeta11$71111 contact with you, but please do not4 esitate to call if you have any questions or com- ' ments. _..; . Sincerel `" ' 5 im Chaff , Public Safety Director II JC:cd I cc: Don Ashworth, City Manger II Scott Harr, Asisstant Public Safety Director Public Safety Commission Sheriff Al Wallin I r 1 '- CITYOF I CHANHASSEN A �3 , 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147• CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 ,` �_ (612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739 1 February 14, 1990 I Ms. Kathy Schroeder 7720 Frontier Trail Chanhassen, MN 55317 IDear Kathy, We have received your application to the Police Study Committee I recently authorized by the City Council . As you may recall, the City Council did authorize two at-large citizens to be appointed to the committee which would then consist of nine members I including myself, my Assistant Scott Harr, Sheriff Al Wallin, Chief Deputy Jim Castleberry, Public Safety Commissioners Barb Klick and Bill Bernhjelm and City Councilmember Ursula Dimler . Since we have received only two applications from citizens to be I appointed to the Police Study Committee, I would anticipate that your appointment by the City Council would be perfunctory. I I am anticipating submitting the proposal to the City Council at the February 26th Council meeting. Once the appointments are made I would then anticipate =our first meeting to be held some- time in the middle of March- " At this4oint I am researching the ' possibility of having meetings the second Thursday of each month to coincide with the Public Safety Commission meeting. Hopefully, this would be less of a strain concerning time committ- I ments for all members . It would be my guess that we would hold our meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month with the Public Safety Commission meeting commencing at approximately I7 p.m. -, As soon as I lixm up more .details...I. _wil.l,;.,in ,,.contact with you, but please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or com- ' ments. r:: incerely, : im Chaffe Public Safety Director I JC:cd cc: Don Ashworth, City Manger I Scott Harr, Asisstant Public Safety Director Public Safety Commission Sheriff Al Wallin I r I I January 29, 1990 Jim Chaffee Public Safety Director City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Jim: Enclosed please find my application to serve on the Police Study Committee. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, Kenneth N. Potts 9431 Foxford Rd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Enc. AS 199 J �1 , CHA� � DATE I- ? 1 c -Qd APPLICATION FOR CHANHASSEN COMMISSION POSITION DESIRED Police Study Commission ALTERNATE INAME: Kenneth Potts BIRTHDATE (OPTIONAL) 6-18- 53 ' ADDRESS 9431 Foxford Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317 HOME PHONE 496-0681 BUSINESS PHONE 474-3221 = HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHANHASSEN 3 years - HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION ATTAINED, PLUS DEGREES, IF ANY Law school graduate CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: (GIVE POSITION, EMPLOYER, AND BRIEF DISCUSSION OF ' DUTIES. IF EMPLOYMENT IS RELATIVELY RECENT, DISCUSS PREVIOUS EMPLOY- MENT AS WELL) ' Associate attorney at Standke, Greene & Greenstein, doing civil litigation, including worker's compensation and personal injury. - 4' ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS: (INCLUDE ELECTIVE OFFICES AND HONORS OR RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED, IF ANY) T-ball coach in Chanhassen; Soccer coach in Chanhassen I- IREASONS FOR SEEKING THIS POSITION AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: I am interested in seeing that the city receives superior police ' service within the budgetary constraints that our tax base will allow. As a former prosecutor working in Carver County, I have e familiarity with the law enforcement services to the city. IN FILING THIS APPLICATION, I UNDERSTAND THAT A COMMITMENT OF MY TIME, ENERGY, INTEREST, AND PARTICIPATION WILL BE INVOLVED, AND I AM PRE- , PARED TO MAKE SUCH A COMMITMENT IN THE EVENT I AM APPOINTED TO THE ABOVE COMMISSION. ■AC/ 14!2er • SIGNATURE: 1 . 1 . • .1 DATE JP,J ol /ggo APPLICATION FOR CHANHASSEN COMMISSION POSITION DESIRED/2/c�s-�ztc(( . ,�n/J -&-e ALTERNATE (TAME• _ 0 1 • A?/� T',i'i S'�'rcn e? BIRTHDATE (OPTIONAL) -/9-y7 ADDRESS 7Z.P �r'.C/✓T/ 77& '77?-4.L 6/ 41\11/45SE . HOME PHONE Gl3+� �9v BUSINESS PHONE Qa 7-_?25P HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHANHASSEN n j HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION ATTAINED, PLUS DEGREES, IF ANY 1-1 /,-- Cfc 1./F6, 1 fi 0J /'a, -4- c - i / f C-r:J7 a AL,ls-c; �r1Llf�i� o)"i CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: (GIVE POSITION, EMPLOYER, AND BRIEF DISCUSSION OF 1 DUTIES. IF EMPLOYMENT IS RELATIVELY RECENT, DISCUSS PREVIOUS EMPLOY- • MENT/ AS/ WELL) l��d! T/2..c ., 1.!-:r-C�+c �t� y /�/C t�-S t-:- z4-7— 19/4rb /7/C��t'f /Ile et l«v i /;.-:. 1<1-7"rt'JJT C-f+hf, €4,- 'S 41'77 _5d•f (:)2 -C',1 >r hde a 4s''C Jr e c e C r,,, ,/�,fp c{ (7-1 r n ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS: (INCLUDE ELECTIVE OFFICES AND HONORS OR RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED, IF ANY) /�‘ c /4-/6e,..4: (�� d',4?e, �( / c-°S. . ,L.1 . LFh, Ied � 'X -��, O ,'/ • ^�� 1 Me,- 3 /1 <7 6e2'2n,J �IPe - = . 1�� ice- d� ,f C, �CrrE - + ct i'c i_ '4 k REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS POSITION AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: c,_ " - a- )i I�7 f- //��7c'ln.c. c=# C:-f7 �/h�S mac'/ ��G? a: /4/.7l �C'�l?.'-<"•/-`�.s 1,/i c� o� �/ C- c /h c el '? T /` 1 q z„1, -�z` ? c_4' Pc! L P Lt : ,- 1 ��i s 4Z:,Y'-Cee t<S c- .4 IN FILING THIS APPLICATION, I UNDERSTAND THAT A COMMITMENT OF MY TIME, ENERGY, INTEREST, AND PARTICIPATION WILL BE INVOLVED, AND I AM PRE- PARED TO MAKE SUCH A COMMITMENT IN THE EVENT I AM APPOINTED TO THE ABOVE COMMISSION. J SIGNATURE: JAN 2 6 1993 CIII OF CHANHASSEN •