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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on June 18, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Mathews, R. Eddy and Olson were present. Alderperson Rahmlow was absent.
1.Alderperson Mathews acted as chairperson in the absence of Chairperson Rahmlow.
2.Police Chief Don Gilberg presented his June 2008 report including budget, caseload, current events and personnel.
3.The request from several individuals living along the Black River to enforce a no-wake zone from the Black River Dam to the I-94 bridge which is approximately the City Limits had been referred to this Committee. Chief Gilberg reviewed the City Municipal Code which requires no-wake on the Black River from 7:00 PM to 10:00 AM and no-wake within 100’ of the shore, boats or docks at other times. However, the City does not have a boat which would be needed to enforce the City Code. The State has specific regulations for this area also which are enforced by the DNR.
4.All persons in attendance were allowed to speak. It was decided that the City would install a sign at the Municipal Boat Landing requesting operators of all types of watercraft to respect private property including shoreline, docks and boats. The Committee also recommended that the City repeal its own Municipal Code Sections concerning the Black River and adopt the State Code which is already a part of the Municipal Code.
5.Fire Chief Steve Schreiber reviewed his June 2008 report. It is available at City Hall.
6.The Committee discussed the backflow prevention requirement for the Fire Hall. The repairs will cost several thousand dollars but can be put off until 2009 for budget purposes.
7.The City Fire Department will send 1 unit to area parades that request their attendance. Volunteers man these units.
8.The Chief requested that the City eliminate the Municipal Code Section that allows burning of leaves, trash or rubbish within the City Limits with the permission of the Chief.
9.It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Olson to recommend amending the Code as above.
10.It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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