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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-01 CHC MinutesEDINA COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION CITY OF EDINA MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, EDINA CITY HALL TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 6:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Answering roll call members were Kristen Connor, Matt Doscotch, Alison Pence, Michael Sackett, Joel Stegner, Student Member Tone Deinema, and Staff Liaison Jeff Brown. Absent members: Nadia Martyn, Melinda Bothun-Hurley, Ginny Ogle, Student Member Additya Mittal III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA The motion to approve the agenda was made by Member Stegner. The motion was seconded by Member Doscotch. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of May Minutes. The motion to approve the May minutes was made by Member Stegner. The motion was seconded by Member Sackett. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT None. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Introduction of Bonnie Paulsen, Bloomington Public Health Administrator. Ms. Paulsen provided background information and discussed her transition to BPH. B. Police Chief Dave Nelson provided an overview of Edina’s current “Open House Party” ordinance and discussed the law enforcement procedures for handling party complaints and underage drinking. The existing ordinance is concise and lacks potential loopholes. Officers are empowered to utilize their good judgment and common sense when enforcing. An extensive discussion followed Chief Nelson’s presentation. Following a brief absence to attend part of the Council meeting, Chief Nelson returned and was updated on the discussion. The Commission wants to elevate the discussion in the community about this topic and asked if Chief Nelson had any suggestions or ideas to do so. Chief Nelson addressed some specific procedural questions and suggested reaching out to competitive sports leagues to cooperate with efforts to curb parental use of alcohol during trips in an effort to set a better example for youth. The CHC discussed whether an educational approach, rather than a punitive one would be more effective in the long run. The topic needs more discussion and input as well as an enforcement component to the education and prevention piece. A suggestion was made to incorporate education efforts into mandatory school functions, such as parent-teacher conferences and increase education efforts through forums that parents are already using (school website, functions, media, etc.) Chief Nelson advised that Lt. Tom Draper would be the Police Department Liaison to the Commission and will be happy to provide further assistance or input as needed. C. E-Cigarette Regulation Update: The City Attorney can draft the language for the ordinance. It will then be reviewed by this Commission, then presented to the City Council as a recommendation. Bloomington is still working on their ordinance; however, it will most likely follow the Freedom to Breathe Act. D. Work Group Updates: i. Youth: None ii. General/Senior: None iii. Communications: Members discussed potential blog topics and contributors. VII. CORRESPONDENCE None VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Chair Pence briefed the Commission on her attendance at the Act on Alzheimer’s kickoff event and passed a related handout to the members. The purpose is to encourage a dementia-friendly health care community. Fifteen communities in Minnesota were selected to this program in an effort to identify those with Alzheimer’s and get them the help they need. Member Stegner noted that Edina was recognized as a bronze level bike-friendly city and inquired if someone within the City is actively working to improve the designation from bronze to a higher level. Staff Liaison Brown will follow up. Member Doscotch is working on a proposal for the Grandview site and asked for feedback from the Commission on his ideas. IX STAFF COMMENTS Staff Liaison Brown: New staff member and intern are working out very well; Health Division is getting back into a routine and allowing time for more long term growth/goals. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Member Stegner. Member Connor seconded the motion. All voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.