Health and Safety Committee

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 5:00 PM MUNICIPAL BUILDING 800 BORNER ST PRESCOTT, WI 54021 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Health and Safety Committee Minutes from July 13, 2026 4. Review of ALPR Cameras in the City of Prescott 5. Discuss on Ordinance Language for E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and Electronic Motorcycles 6. Employee Training on CPR/AED/First Aid 7. Review of Three-Hour Parking on Borner Street 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn Next Meeting: November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM NOTICE ACCESS TO THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING FOR THE DISABLED IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING PARKING LOT ENTRANCE. ALL THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SHOULD CALL CITY HALL OFFICES (715-262-5544) IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED. A QUORUM OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OR OTHER CITY COMMITTEES MAY BE PRESENT AT THIS MEETING. THIS IS INCIDENTAL, AND THE COUNCIL OR ANY OTHER COMMITTEES WILL TAKE NO ACTION. HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JULY 13, 2026 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the Health & Safety Committee was held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 800 Borner St., Prescott, WI 54021. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: Meeting was called to order by Chair Dar Hintz at 5:00 PM. Members present were Dar Hintz, Maureen Otwell, and Bailey Ruona. Representing was City Administrator Matt Wolf, Clerk Rashel Temmers, and Police Chief Eric Michaels. Also present was Mayor Michael Gerke 2. Approval of Health and Safety Committee Minutes from May 11, 2026. Committee Member Ruona motioned to approve the minutes from May 11, 2026, seconded by Committee Member Otwell. Motion passed unanimously by a voice vote, 3-to-0. 3. Review of City Code 435-9 Loud and Unnecessary Noise City Administrator Matt Wolf stated that a complaint was received from a resident regarding construction activity occurring at The Bluffs development. According to the resident, heavy equipment began operating before 7:00 a.m., which is not allowed per the City’s noise ordinance 435-9. City staff contacted the contractor about the complaint and advised that construction activity may not begin before 7:00 a.m. The development team was also notified of the applicable start time. In addition to requesting enforcement of the existing 7:00 a.m. start time, the resident asked the city to consider amending its noise ordinance to reduce the permitted time for construction activity from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Construction projects are often subject to strict schedules, weather-related delays, contractual deadlines, and potential financial penalties for failing to complete work on time. Wisconsin’s limited construction season may also require contractors to work extended hours when weather and site conditions are favorable. The city has experienced these circumstances on several municipal projects. Staff have received prior complaints regarding contractors beginning work before the permitted 7:00 a.m. start time and are not aware of any similar complaints regarding the 10:00 p.m. end time. With the residents’ request to amend the end time to 7:00 p.m., it would limit the contractor’s ability to respond to weather delays, complete time-sensitive work, or maintain project schedules. Committee Chair Hintz believes this should be addressed on holidays and weekends as well and would like to see a 9:00 p.m. end time. Committee member Ruona asked if this was being considered for all construction projects, including indoor projects. She also stated that the summer months are too short and crews need to get work done when they can. She did not see an issue with construction crews working indoors until 10:00 p.m. if needed. Committee member Otwell thought that a 9:00 p.m. end time would be good but does not believe the city should change an ordinance like this based on only one or two complaints. She takes no issue with revisiting this again if complaints continue to come in to staff. Committee member Ruona motioned to approve keeping City Code 435-9 Loud and Unnecessary Noise as is. Committee member Otwell seconded the motion. There was no further discussion on the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a voice vote, 3-to-0. 4. Two Rivers Restaurant (117 Broad Street) a. Handicap Ramp b. Dumpster Request City Administrator Matt Wolf presented concerns from Two Rivers Restaurant at 117 Broad Street regarding their handicap ramp and dumpster enclosure. Two Rivers requested permission from the mayor to utilize a third dumpster during the summer months. Under City Code, any additional dumpster(s) must also be screened and incorporated into an enclosure consistent with the existing structure. As part of the December 13, 2021, approved business expansion, the Plan Commission required that all garbage, rubbish, and recycling containers be stored within a screened enclosure. To accommodate the business, the city authorized placement of a dumpster enclosure within the Front Street right-of-way, which resulted in the loss of one public parking space. Since the enclosure was installed, staff have experienced multiple issues with the enclosure being left open and trash being placed outside of it. After repeated attempts to resolve the issues through discussions and emails with the owners, a formal letter was issued on September 6, 2024, advising that the arrangement could be terminated if compliance did not improve. With the addition of a third dumpster, the city would lose another public parking space. Regarding the handicap ramp, the site plan that was submitted in 2021 showed an accessible sidewalk extending along the front of the parking stalls on Front Street before terminating at a curb ramp located beyond the last parking stall. However, during construction, the city’s building inspector found that the ramp was instead being constructed to terminate directly into the middle of two existing parking stalls. This issue was discovered on the morning the concrete was scheduled to be poured. At that point, requiring the contractor to remove and reconstruct the forms would have resulted in significant additional cost and potentially delayed completion of the project. Because the existing accessible ramp terminates within two parking stalls, the ramp becomes inaccessible whenever vehicles are parked in those spaces. After a brief discussion, there was no motion, but it was decided that Two Rivers knew they would be expanding their deck space and should have included calculations in the current enclosure to accommodate the extra trash. The committee decided not to allow an extra dumpster to take up another parking stall. Committee member Ruona motioned to shift the handicap parking stalls to the end of the handicap ramp to include two handicap parking stalls and a loading/unloading area. Committee member Otwell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a voice vote, 3-0. 5. Update to 1054/154 Wacota Street City Administrator Matt Wolf briefly reviewed prior property-maintenance issues with this address. Wolf informed the committee that Cedar Corporation has completed the land survey, which identifies the property lines, adjacent right-of-way, existing buildings, and other relevant boundary information surrounding the property. With these boundaries now established, staff can more accurately determine which materials, equipment, and other items are located on private property and which are encroaching upon city-owned property or the public right-of- way. The overall condition of the property remains relatively unchanged. The noticeable change is that several items located near the front of the property have been moved and stacked into piles. While some of the materials have been consolidated, the underlying property-maintenance concerns have not been resolved, and the property is still not in compliance with the city’s prior notices and deadlines. After a brief discussion, there was no motion on this item, and the committee recommended tabling any further discussion until after the Municipal Court trial is completed. 6. Other Business: a. Discuss Drafting an Ordinance for E-Bikes, Scooters, and Electronic Motorcycles Chief Michaels discussed some recent issues with E-Bikes, Scooters, and Electronic Motorcycles. The city currently does not have an ordinance addressing these new forms of transportation and is currently working on drafting an ordinance. Recently, River Falls implemented an ordinance addressing these, along with many other cities, as everyone is having issues with misuse and safety concerns. There was no motion on this item, and the committee asked Chief Michaels to move forward with drafting an ordinance for E-Bikes, Scooters, and Electronic Motorcycles, and to bring it back to the committee for review once it is completed. 7. Adjournment: Committee Member Otwell made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Committee Member Ruona. Motion passed unanimously (3-to-0); meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Rashel Temmers Rashel Temmers City Clerk To: Health and Safety Committee From: Eric Michaels, Chief of Police Date: 9/10/26 Subject: Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) Usage Background In 2024, Resolution 31-24 was unanimously approved by Council, authorizing the implementation of a Flock ALPR camera system. The purpose of this memo is to describe how the cameras are used and the role they serve in supporting public safety. Flock License Plate Readers (LPRs) are motion-activated cameras paired with cloud-based software that capture point-in-time images of vehicles traveling on public roadways; they do not provide continuous, real-time tracking of any individual. Flock LPR cameras capture objective public vehicle information as a vehicle passes through a public location. This includes the license plate number; vehicle make, color, and body type; date and time of image; and general location of the detection based on the camera installation location. The system does not use facial recognition and does not contain driver information such as names, dates of birth, or Social Security numbers. Discussion It is important to understand the camera and operating system we use, as there has been incorrect information posted on social media regarding what capabilities the cameras utilized by Prescott PD have. Our cameras are not open source, they do not have facial recognition capabilities, they do not record video or audio. They simply take a still shot of a vehicle as they pass by and record the vehicle type, color, and plate number. The City of Prescott owns the data collected by these cameras, and it is stored in the cloud for 7 days, much like an iCloud account with access only granted to those we share with. Ownership: Prescott owns and controls 100% of its data. Prescott uses a 7-day data retention policy. After this period, the data is permanently deleted. Search Guardrails: Every search requires a documented law enforcement justification, such as an offense type. Every search is recorded in a permanent audit log, available for administrators to review. Third-Party Audit: All data collected is encrypted using industry-standard algorithms both at rest and in transit. Flock's security program is independently audited against recognized security standards and reviewed against widely recognized standards including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, with privacy principles aligned to ISO27701. These certifications cover security, availability, confidentiality, and data minimization principles. Fourth Amendment: Although concerns have been raised regarding potential Fourth Amendment violations associated with LPR technology, courts have upheld its constitutionality, distinguishing it from continuous GPS tracking. Over 40 courts have ruled that using fixed-location LPRs without a warrant does not violate the Fourth Amendment. Roadway observations of vehicle exteriors are in plain view and do not invade a reasonable expectation of privacy Police Administration Audit: Audits are performed every 7 days by the Chief of Police of Prescott PD. Data is only kept for 7 days. Audit info: Number of searches, Types of searches, & Types of Offenses Audit Assistance within Flock OS: Type of activity and repeated narrow time frames. Most typically happens when doping multiple searches and narrowing or broadening search parameters. Prescott PD uses the Flock Falcon Cameras Falcon cameras are not video cameras. • DO NOT have pan, tilt, zoom capabilities • DO NOT have facial recognition capabilities • DO NOT have audio capabilities • DO have the capability to take a still photo of the back of a vehicle including license plate (Occasionally you may get a picture of the front of the vehicle- but no driver or passenger images) Prescott PD uses the “Starter Tier” of Flock OS only. Prescott PD DOES NOT use the “Plus Tier” of “Premium Tier” . Notable Implemented Policies • Audit assistance Enabled • Receive Federal Sharing Requests Disabled • Block proactively shared networks Enabled • Filter Out Immigration Searches Enabled • Filter out Reproductive Searches Enabled Flock Search Parameters set by Administration Offense type (criminal), case number, and search reason (detailed) are required to be entered by officers before accessing the system. Custom Hotlist Entries Custom Hotlists cannot be created to track a vehicle unless: looking for a specific suspect, tied to that specific vehicle, or for a specific crime that has taken place. • Permitted example: John Doe has been identified as a suspect in a number of burglaries but does not live in Prescott. John Doe’s vehicle and plate are known. A hot list can be created and John Doe’s plate number added, to notify us he is in the area to make an arrest. • Not permitted example: Officers believe John Doe is possibly running drugs into and out of Prescott. Officers cannot enter John Doe’s plate into a hotlist due to the mere suspicion he may be transporting or engaging in drug activity and to track whether or not he is coming or going. Year-to-Date Activity 1/1/2026-8/3/2026 • Non-Owned Hotlists 98 • Sex Offenders 53 • Protection Orders 29 • Stolen Vehicles 14 • Violent Person/s 4 • Gang/Suspected Terrorist 2 • Warrants 2 • Stolen Plates 1 Searches by PPD officers (Offense Type, Number of Searches) 8/10/26- 9/10/26 • Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 18 • Sex Offenses 16 • Stolen Property Offenses 5 • Trespass 4 • Larceny/Theft Offenses 3 • Welfare Check 3 • Hit and Run/Car Accident 3 • Motor Vehicle Theft/Stolen 1 Since the installation of ALPR cameras in April 2025, average substantiated burglaries per year dropped from 10.5 (2020-2024) to 1 case in May 2025. This case was solved using Flock cameras. Average motor-vehicle thefts have likewise dropped, going from 8 per year (2020-2024) to 1 per year. These are confirmed stolen vehicles. One stolen vehicle case was solved with Flock cameras, with the last case occurring in August 2025. PPD Shares Information with the following Agencies (Agencies have ability to search our cameras): • Amery PD • River Falls PD • Dunn County SO • Eau Claire County SO • Hudson PD • Menomonie PD • New Richmond PD • North Hudson PD • Osceola PD PPD does not share with anyone outside that radius, outside the State of Wisconsin, nor any Federal Agency. There is no nation or statewide access. We do not share with the Federal Government, Immigration, nor out-of-state agencies. Data Retention • Data is held for 7 days then it is deleted. • PPD owns the data that is collected off our cameras. Think of it as similar to your personal iCloud account (only you have access). Effectiveness We have had success with the cameras as a department. We located a stolen vehicle that passed by and notified officers via alert. That occupant was arrested for the stolen vehicle as well as possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. We have solved a hit and run crash by taking a description of a vehicle, using the cameras to find said vehicle. The cameras were also used to provide a local agency to locate a suspect in a lewd and lascivious acts case from Kinnickinnic State Park where the suspect was exposing himself to others. False Stops There is a process for when a stolen vehicle hits come in through flock. Officers cannot locate said vehicle and simply conduct a traffic stop. Officers must locate the vehicle in question, radio the plate to dispatch to verify it is entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen, and if dispatch verifies this plate number is entered as stolen, then and only then can they initiate the traffic stop. Usage Policy PPD employs very strict user policies that, if violated, will lead to termination of employment as well as potential criminal charges against an officer. Audits are conducted every 30 days to verify usage is within the policies and procedures set forth by administration. Flock cameras utilized by PPD are a tool that, accompanied by investigative leads, can and have helped solve crime in Prescott. While there have been cases of misuse by law enforcement officers nationwide, they have been held accountable by their agencies. That has not happened here, and we have the policies and procedures in place to notify us if they do. Recommendation It is recommended that the City develop and adopt an ordinance governing the Police Department’s use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology. The ordinance should establish clear guidelines governing the collection, access, retention, sharing, and use of ALPR data, while providing an appropriate framework for responsible use of the technology. This will allow for policy to be coded within the City’s rules and cannot be changed without City Council’s approval. To: Health and Safety Committee From: Eric Michaels, Chief of Police Ruth Whall, Administrative Assistant Date: 9/9/26 Subject: E-Bike, E-Scooter, and Electronic Motorcycle Regulation Background This issue is being brought forward due to concerns regarding the operation of e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric motorcycles, including instances of children operating these vehicles through stop signs and creating roadway safety hazards. Discussion Wisconsin state law already establishes requirements for these vehicles under statute 340.01, including speed limits, licensing, and registration requirements. A municipality cannot enact an ordinance that prohibits conduct or vehicle use that state law permits. Because the state does not require e-bikes to be licensed or registered, the City likewise cannot impose such a requirement. Vehicle Motor Type Max Speed License Registration Regular Bikes "feet or hands" on "pedals or cranks" No statutory limit Not Required Not Required E-Bikes Electric, 750 watt or less C lass 1: 20mph pedal assist C lass 2: 20mph motor alone C lass 3: 28mph pedal assist Not Required Not Required Motor Bicycles NOT "Integral*" 30mph under statutory test conditions Required Not Required Mopeds "Integral*" 30mph under statutory test conditions Required Required Motorcycles Any type No statutory limit Required Required *refers to a fully integrated braking system or a modular brake unit where multiple components are combined into a single, self-contained assembly However, state law does provide municipalities with authority to regulate where certain electric bicycles and similar vehicles may be operated. For example, the City may establish restrictions concerning their use on sidewalks, bikeways, or roadways, where authorized by state law. Attached is a list of each e-vehicle type and what restrictions they are under per State Statute 340.01. Recommendation While the City cannot simply prohibit the use of e-bike or e-scooters, it can address local safety concerns by clearly establishing where these vehicles may and may not be operated. The City of River Falls recently adopted an ordinance regulating e-bike and e-scooter use, including provisions identifying prohibited areas, establishing equipment requirements, and penalties for violations. The River Falls ordinance provides a useful model for the City of Prescott to consider as it develops its own roadway safety regulations. A copy of the ordinance is attached below. Attachments 1. Electric Vehicle Quick Reference 2. City of River Falls Ordinance 2026-14: An Ordinance Creating Chapter 10.21 of the Municipal Code Relating to Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters � Cityof� RIVERFALLS ORDINANCE NO. 2026-14 AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 10.21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES ANO ELECTRIC SCOOTERS THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVER FALLS DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That Chapter 10.21 titled "Regulating Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters," of the City of River Falls Municipal Cede is hereby created to read as follows: "10.21 Regulating Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters. Sections 10.21.01 O Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated: Bike Paths are defined as any impervious surface completely separated from the roadway that are eight feet wide or greater and constructed for pedestrian, bicycle, or other non­ automotive means of transportation. Bike Paths may also be referred to as Multi-Use Paths or Shared Use Paths. Electric Bicycle means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and an electric motor of 750 watts or less and that meets the requirements of any of the following classifications: A. Class 1 Electric Bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. B. Class 2 Electric Bicycle means an electric bicycle that may be powered solely by the motor and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. C. Class 3 Electric Bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour. Electric scooter means a device weighing less than 100 pounds that has handlebars and an electric motor, powered by an electric motor and optionally human power, and has a maximum speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor. "Electric scooter'' does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device, motorcycle, motor bicycle, electric bicycle, or moped. Sidewalks are defined as any impervious portien of a roadway between the curb line or lateral lines of a roadway and adjacent property lines constructed for pedestrian use and are less than eight feet in width. 10.21.020 Permitted users of electric bicycles and electric scooters. Operators of a Class 3 electric bicycle on City roadways, sidewalks, or bike paths must be 16 years of age or older. No person less than 12 years of age shall operate an electric scooter on City roadways, sidewalks, or bike paths except that persons 8 through 11 years of age may do so during daylight hours if accompanied by an adult capable of remaining close enough to ensure the safe operation of the scooter by such child, such as by walking or running alongside, using their own electric scooter or bicycle, or engaging in a similar activity. This provision is intended to permit the usage of electric scooters by families. 10.21.030 Rules of the Road. Subject to the provisions of this Chapter 10.21, the provisions of Chs. 346 and 34 7, Wis. Stats., and applicable City ordinances, shall govern the operation of electric bicycles and electric scooters, where appropriate. 10.21.040 Use of electric bicycles and electric scooters; Where prohibited. Only Class 1 Electric Bicycles may be used on sidewalks that allow bicycle use on the same terms and conditions (e.g., age restrictions), provided they are being operated without motor assistance and using only human power. Class 2 Electric Bicycles and Class 3 Electric Bicycles are prohibited from use on all sidewalks in the City. Electric scooters may be used on sidewalks or bike paths that allow bicycle use on the same terms and conditions (e.g., age restrictions). Electric scooters are prohibited from use on any roadway having a speed limit of more than 25 miles per hour. A map showing certain sidewalks and bike paths as of the date of adoption of this Chapter 10.21 is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 10.21.050 Equipment Regulations. Every person using electric scooters between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise shall have the scooter equipped with a lamp firmly attached to the front of such electric scooter exhibiting a white light to the front, and with a reflector or a lamp mounted on the rear of the vehicle visible at a distance of 500 feet. The reflector shall not be less than one and a half by two inches for rectangular models or three inches in diameter for round models. 10.21.060 Riding electric bicycles and electric scooters on roadway. Every person operating an electric bicycle or electric scooter upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle ar one proceeding in the same direction. Persons riding electric bicycles ar electric scooters upan a roadway shall ride single file. 10.21.070 Responsibility of parent or guardian for violation. No parent ar guardian of any child shall authorize ar knowingly permit such child to violate any of the provisions of this chapter 10.21. 10.21.080 Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter 10.21 shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 1.20 of this municipal code." Section 2. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed severable and it is expressly declared that the City of River Falls would have passed the other provisions of this ordinance irrespective of whether ar not one ar more provisions may be declared invalid. lf any provision of this ordinance ar the application to any person ar circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provisions to other person's circumstances shall not be deemed affected. Section 3. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its date of publication as provided by law. ATTEST: � Adopted: July 14, 2026 Published: July 22, 2026 4/21/202612:49 PM EXHIBIT A jj - Bike Paths• {>=8' in Width) -- Sidewalks {<8' in Width) ----·- Street Centerlines D Corponrte Umits ( • Bilce paths may also be réfe�ed to as multi-use or shared �se pat�. To: Health and Safety Committee From: Matt Wolf, City Administrator Date: September 8, 2026 Subject: First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Discussion Staff has been in contact with Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) regarding on- site first aid, CPR, and AED training for City employees. The training would be offered to all full-time non-union employees and would be conducted at City Hall. Based on current staffing, approximately 16 employees would participate. To accommodate staff schedules and maintain City operations, the training would be provided in two separate sessions. The proposed costs from CVTC are provided below. Benefits of the training for the staff would include: • Faster emergency response • Improved survival from cardiac arrest • Better response to workplace injuries • Protection of the public • Greater employee confidence • Stronger workplace safety culture • Support for emergency responders • Reduced organizational risk If approved the training would occur on either the 27 th or 28th of October. Recommendation Review the proposed cost from CVTC and provide direction regarding whether staff should proceed with scheduling the first aid, CPR, and AED training. To: Health and Safety Committee From: Matt Wolf, City Administrator Date: September 8, 2026 Subject: Three-Hour Parking on Borner Street Background The City of Prescott currently designates parking on the west side of Borner Street, from St. Croix Street to James Street, as three-hour parking. This restriction was originally established to prevent the area from being used for long-term parking during sporting events at the Prescott School District. Since that time, the Prescott School District has developed additional softball and baseball fields along Dexter Street, which has reduced the demand for event-related parking on Borner Street. As a result, the City has experienced fewer issues with vehicles being parked for extended periods during school sporting events. At the same time, the City has observed increased use of on-street parking along Borner Street by residents and guests of the Prescott Heights Apartments. Discussion Because the original need for the three-hour parking restriction has diminished, staff is requesting that the Health and Safety Committee discuss removing the three-hour parking restriction on the west side of Borner Street between St. Croix Street and James Street. Removing the restriction would make parking on the west side of Borner Street subject to the same general on-street parking regulations that apply elsewhere in the City. The east side of Borner Street would remain designated as no parking. Currently, a small section of curb in front of the southernmost apartment building is not painted yellow, as shown below. Figure 1 Small area on Borner Street that allows for parking on the east side (where white and red vehicle are parked in the picture). Recommendation Staff recommends that the Health and Safety Committee discuss the following actions: 1. Remove the three-hour parking restriction on the west side of Borner Street between St. Croix Street and James Street. 2. Paint the remaining unpainted section of curb on the east side of Borner Street yellow so that the entire east side of Borner Street between St. Croix Street and James Street is clearly designated as no parking.