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Public Safety Committee minutes 07/16/2026 Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES – JULY 16, 2026 MEETING The meeting was called to order by Councilor Elm at 6:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026, in Government Center Room 270. 1 ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilor Tylor Elm-Chair, Councilor Sarah Anderson, Councilor Joe Radtke-Alternate ABSENT: Councilor Mike Herrick-Vice Chair CITY STAFF PRESENT: Fire Chief Camron Vollbrecht, Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt*, Police Sergeant Nicholas Eastman, Administrative Assistant Nikki Kalan, Councilor Rob Hering (entered the meeting at 6:20PM) OTHERS PRESENT: Rene Sheridan-Resident (left the meeting at 6:24PM) *virtual 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Public Safety Committee (06/18/26 minutes) 3 OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of limiting the number of chickens, fowl, and waterfowl allowed at each residence MOTION to hold in committee until the next meeting by Councilor Radtke, second by Councilor Anderson. 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of specifications on required housing and enclosures for fowl and waterfowl MOTION to hold in committee until the next meeting by Councilor Anderson, second by Councilor Radtke. 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Discussion on Central Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns – Request from Councilor Radtke • 10th Ave E and 7th St • 10th Ave E and 6th St • 11th Ave E and 6th St Resident Rene Sheridan discussed concerns with kids biking in the neighborhood and have almost been hit by vehicles multiple times. There was some discussion on replacing the yield signs on 10th Ave E and 7th Street with stop signs and adding stop signs at 11th Ave E and 6th Street to slow traffic down. Councilor Radtke states there are signs closer to the railroad around 10th Ave E and 7th Street and he will find out if those can possibly be replaced as well. MOTION to hold in committee until the next meeting by Councilor Elm, second by Councilor Anderson. Public Safety Committee minutes 07/16/2026 Page 2 of 2 4.2 Discussion on Billings Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns • Garfield and 21st St • Wyoming and 21st St Councilor Hering has received traffic complaints in this area as Love Creamery opened and traffic has increased. Public Works recently painted new crosswalks in this area. Several options were discussed such as moving the Missouri Avenue RRFB to Garfield, purchasing a new RRFB, stop signs on 21st Street at Garfield or Wyoming, and/or getting in touch with a DOT engineer to get their input as we cannot predict the traffic changes once the bridge shuts down. Committee members would like further input from Public Works Director Chris Carlson. MOTION to hold in committee until the next meeting by Councilor Radtke, second by Councilor Anderson. 4.3 Recommendation to approve the contract with Hanco Utilities in the amount of $44,428.00 for the North End Fire Station Fiber Installation, and forward to the full City Council for approval – Request from Chief Vollbrecht MOTION to approve by Councilor Radtke, second by Councilor Anderson, will send to full City Council for approval. 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Police and Fire Department Updates 5.2 Future Agenda Items 5.2.1 Discussion and Consideration of limiting the number of chickens, fowl, and waterfowl allowed at each residence 5.2.2 Discussion and Consideration of specifications on required housing and enclosures for fowl and waterfowl 5.2.3 Discussion on Central Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns – Request from Councilor Radtke • 10th Ave E and 7th St • 10th Ave E and 6th St • 11th Ave E and 6th St 5.2.4 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 August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Room 204 of the Government Center 6 ADJOURNMENT AT 7:26PM BY COUNCILOR ELM