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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 16, 2001 Page 5 1 Tillmann asked how the Fire Department determines a Code violation and if training is needed in 2 that area as well. Captain Gruth explained that they review the Code when a particular complaint is 3 received but sometimes they find inconsistency in Code language. 4 Tillmann asked if there will be an opportunity for a more informal compliance and enforcement 5 procedure. Fire Chief Hewitt stated the Fire Department staff includes great employees who are on 6 the cutting edge of providing customer services to the community. He stated many residents will 7 not even know it is a Code violation since it will just be mentioned to them and they will be asked 8 to take care of it. Fire Chief Hewitt reviewed their efforts to remain flexible and work with the 9 residents to gain cooperative compliance. 10 Tillmann asked who is responsible for enforcement of Conditional Use Permits. Fire Chief Hewitt 11 stated the Fire Department is not responsible for that compliance issue. 12 Chair Melsha asked how Conditional Use Permit documents are stored. Henry stated the larger 13 project files contain all paperwork and meeting minutes. However, if the project is smaller in size, 14 it may take longer to locate the appropriate meeting minutes. 15 Chair Melsha suggested the Conditional Use Permits be compiled in a summary fashion so the City 6 knows which properties are subject to a Conditional Use Permit. The Commissioners agreed that this would be a good goal for 2001. 18 Stille relayed that this same concern was raised at the last City Council meeting and staff was 19 directed to locate the files and, in the future, the permits will be recorded with the property. 20 Hatch asked about enforcement of noise complaints. Fire Chief Hewitt stated that violation would 21 be under the jurisdiction of the Police Department but the Fire Department would work closely with 22 them. 23 Hatch asked if there are additional issues that the Planning Commission should include in its 2001 24 goals. Fire Chief Hewitt stated they have struggled with the Code Enforcement book physically and 25 found that it is difficult to locate the pertinent sections of the Code and assure that it complies with 26 State Statutes. 27 Chair Melsha suggested an additional goal of Code enforcement is promoting public safety. He 28 stated his support for the requested training in conflict resolution which is vital in gaining 29 enforcement. 30 Fire Chief Hewitt thanked the Planning Commission for its input and stated he will include the 31 suggestions in his presentation before the City Council. 10.2 2001 Planning Commission Goals it Melsha noted the request for the Planning Commission to form goals for the year 2001. 34 Following discussion, the following Year 2001 goals were established: