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Public Safety Committee minutes 08/20/2026 Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES – AUGUST 20, 2026 MEETING The meeting was called to order by Councilor Elm at 6:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026, in Government Center Room 204. 1 ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilor Tylor Elm-Chair, Councilor Mike Herrick-Vice Chair, Councilor Sarah Anderson, Councilor Joe Radtke-Alternate CITY STAFF PRESENT: Fire Chief Camron Vollbrecht, Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt*, Police Sergeant Nicholas Eastman, Administrative Assistant Nikki Kalan, Councilor Graskey*, Councilor Rob Hering (entered the meeting at 6:04PM, Chief of Staff to the Mayor Justin Bernacki OTHERS PRESENT: Rene Sheridan-Resident, Thomas Karaba-Resident, Ruth Ludwig-Resident, Tammy Jo Welen-Resident *virtual 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Public Safety Committee (07/16/26 minutes) MOTION to approve by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson. MOTION to take the agenda out of order and move to 4.1 of New Business by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson. 3 OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of limiting the number of chickens, fowl, and waterfowl allowed at each residence 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of specifications on required housing and enclosures for fowl and waterfowl 3.3 Discussion and Consideration of prohibiting roosters within city limits A handout (see attached) was given to committee members regarding items 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3. The handout recommended a few options: Strengthening the Animal Nuisance Ordinance, Strengthening the Animal Neglect Ordinance, and Establishing a Domestic Fowl Licensing Program. The Domestic Fowl licensing program would go to the Licenses and Fees Committee. MOTION to table items 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 indefinitely by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson. 3.4 Discussion on Billings Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns • Garfield and 21st St • Wyoming and 21st St MOTION to hold in committee by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson. 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Recommendation to approve: Add East 7th Street (the following stop at): 10th Avenue East as a Two-Way Stop (Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Schedule A) Public Safety Committee minutes 08/20/2026 Page 2 of 2 MOTION to approve by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson, and carried. 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Police and Fire Department Updates 5.2 Future Agenda Items 5.2.1 Discussion on E-Bikes 5.2.2 Discussion on Billings Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns • Garfield and 21st St • Wyoming and 21st St 5.3 Confirm the next meeting date as September 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Room 204 of the Government Center 6 ADJOURNMENT AT 7:17 PM BY COUNCILOR ELM