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Home My WebLink About[FYI]MY OF MT. JOSLFH Council Agenda Item FYI The following items are included in your packet as informational: Land Use Management of Orderly Annexation Area: The City and Township have been working with Stearns County Environmental Services to outline a better process for land use matters. I have included the draft flow chart that we are finalizing for submittal to the governing bodies. We would like to schedule a joint meeting with the Township and Planning Commission on April 17, 2010. 1 will have an update after the meeting on Thursday morning. Liquor Violation: Loso's on Main Street has received another Liquor Violation, this is the third in one year. If they receive a fourth we will be asking them to appear before the Council. In the most recent case they did release the bouncer that did not check the ID. Gang Strike Task Force: Annual report on activities. Police Report: Monthly Police Activity report — this is only an agenda item if you have specific questions. Land Use Management of Orderly Annexation Area City of St. Joseph / City of Waite Park Platting Application received by County. County reviews to determine completeness and conformance to County Ordinance and City/Twp land use. County sets public hearing , prepares notice, mails, publish County forwards staff report to City/Twp. City responsible for preparing meeting material City prepare final findings of fact and record action Orderly Annexation Agreement & MOU Zoning Administrator Stearns County Environmental Services Interim /Special Uses Variances Application received by County. County reviews to determine completeness and conformance to County Ordinance and City/Twp land use. County sets public hearing, prepares notice, mails, publish County forwards staff report to City/Twp. Rezoning Application received by County. County reviews to determine completeness and conformance to County Ordinance and City/Twp land use. County sets public hearing, prepares notice, mails, publish County forwards staff report to City/Twp. Township of St. Joseph Lot Split Administrative Division of a split for the quarter purpose of section attachment Administrative split for the purpose of treatment system Joint Planning Board Membership: City —1 Council, 3 Planning Twp —1 Board, 3 Planning County — District Commissioner Township Responsible for Conduct Public Hearing minutes Adopt final findings of fact Boundary line adjustment Administrative split for the purpose of securing a mortgage County staff review and notification only to City Note: The Joint Planning Board has final authority on land use matters. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH WWW. cityof stjoseph.com March 4, 2010 Loso's Main Street Pub Mark Loso VIA CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 596 Administrator St. Joseph MN 56374 Judy Weyrens RE: Alleged Liquor Violation — February 20, 2010 Dear Mark: Mayor Al Rassier This letter is to inform you that Loso's Mainstreet Pub received an alleged liquor violation on February 20, 2010 for unaccompanied minor. As can be seen on the enclosed RMS Reports (St. Councilors Joseph Police Department Reports), your employee admitted to allowing a patron in the Steve Frank establishment without checking her identification and she was in fact a minor. The individual Bob Loso admitted to entering your establishment without being asked for identification. This is your third Renee S violation within a twelve month period. The City of St. Joseph is concerned with the multiple ymanietz violations and wants to be assured that measures have been taken to correct the serving and Dale Wick entrance of minors. Additionally this information is being forwarded to the City Council and may be on the agenda for March 18, 2010. As you are aware, allowing minors in the establishment is a violation of St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 71.11.1 (c). The City Council has established a Liquor License Violations Matrix (see enclosed), in order to determine the fine for various liquor license infractions. Based on the Matrix, Loso's Mainstreet Pub is subject to a fine of $ 300.00. If you dispute the allegations you have a right to a hearing before the City Council. If you wish to contest the allegations you must notify me within 7 days of receipt of this letter and submit a $ 500.00 deposit. The deposit will be used to cover the costs of the hearing. If the allegations are determined to be unfounded, the $ 500.00 deposit will be returned. If the violation is founded the deposit will be forfeited and you are subject to a monetary fine and /or suspension of your liquor license. If you do not wish to contest the alleged violation, please remit the $ 300.00 to the City Offices no later than March 12, 2010. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at 320 - 363 -7201. Sincerely, CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 1 d Weyrens inistrator cc: Mayor Alan Rassier and Members of the Council Tom Jovanovich, City Attorney Peter Jansky, Police Chief File zs College Avenue North • PO Box 668 . Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Phone 3zo.363.7zoi Fax 32.o.363.034z LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATIONS MATRIX Adopted September 4, 2003 Violation No aggravating. One aggravating : Two' aggravating Three factors factor factors ` , ; aggravating . factors Refusal to allow 2 day suspension 4 day suspension $1,000.00 fine and Revocation inspection and $500 fine and $750 fine 7 day suspension Section 71.8.3 Nudity%E.e acts $250 fine 2y suspension 4 rimyR%on Section 71 A anti $560 fine and $ ' e <, a _ , After hours sale 2 day suspension 4 day suspension 12 day suspension Revocation Section 71.9.1 and $250 fine and $500 fine and $750 fine Suncl y�1o, a 2 day suspension 4 dix -5 pepsxon ;; obi t e owl vv with an $250 After hours display $250 fine 2 day suspension 4 day suspension Revocation Section 71.9.3 and $500 fine and $750 fine �54a�e 0 dine * 1$40 fine _ r � Offi ±'. 17�i�it1��` r..fMaC q'. 'M1...i�"f ".r a Unaccompanied Minor $100 $300 fine $500 fine $1,000 fine and 5 Section 71.11. LC day suspension Violation of Outdoor liquor 2 day suspension 4 day suspension Revocation permit $250 fine and $500 fine and $750 fine Sections 71.11.5 and 71.11.6 � "' �i� W�l 3 R► $2' '," y,� V 340A 5 Commission of a felony related to a liquor license, or the sale of liquor while the license is suspended shall result in revocation. Suspensions: Suspensions shall automatically take effect the first consecutive regular business days following the appeal period or following the appeal to the City Council in which no catered events have been scheduled. Days in which the licensed premises are not open for business shall not be credited toward the suspension period. The licensed premises shall be required to provide proof of the scheduled catered events to the City Administrator /Clerk in order to exempt a specific date from the automatic suspension. Aggravating factors: The following shall each constitute one aggravating factor for the purpose of the liquor license violations matrix: One of the following violations concurrent with the present violation, or within the 12 months preceding the present violation: - A refusal to allow inspection - A violation for nudity/lewd acts - After hours sale - Sunday sale without license - After hours display - Violation of club license - Violation of Outdoor liquor permit Two of the following violations, in any combination, concurrent with the present violation or within the 12 months preceding the present violation: - Sale to Minor* - Unaccompanied Minor - Failure to prevent on -sale liquor from leaving premises - Sale to intoxicated person *If multiple citations/ICRs result from a single bar check, this matter shall be treated as a single violation if there are two or less citations/ICRs issued, two violations if 3 to 5 citations/ICRs are issued, or three violations if 6 to 10 citations/ICRs are issued. If more than 10 citations/ICRs result from a single bar check, the matter shall be brought before the City Council for consideration of a penalty. Evidentiary Hearing: The liquor license holder shall have the right to request an evidentiary hearing to contest an alleged violation. The request for hearing must be received by the City Administrator within 7 days of the alleged violation and the request must include a $ 500.00 deposit. In the event the evidentiary hearing finds in favor of the liquor license holder, the $ 500.00 deposit will be returned. ST. JOSEPH POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Report ICR NUMBER: 10800275 OFFENSE/INCIDENT: Bar Violation LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 21 Minnesota St W — Loso's Main Street Pub SUSPECT: Loso's Main Street Pub ADDRESS: 21 Minnesota St W, St. Joseph, MN 56374 PHONE NUMBER: 320 - 363 -4505 DATE REPORTED: 02/20/2010 TIME REPORTED: 0020 hours DATE OCCURRED: See report. TIME OCCURRED: See report. REPORTING OFFICER: Johnson, Matt 7707 ASSISTING OFFICER(S): Janssen, Pete 7704 On February 20, 2010 at approximately 0015 hours, Officer Janssen, myself, and Reserve Officer Haugen were performing bar checks. At this time, we performed a bar check at Loso's Main Street Pub at 21 Minnesota Street East. I advised Officer Janssen I would stand near the rear entrance of the building, as he and Reserve Officer Haugen went in the front entrance. Shortly after they made entry into the building, I observed a male and female walk out the back of the bar. I stopped these individuals asked if they had their ID's. The male stated he did and he was identified as , by his Minnesota drivers license. I then identified the female as by her name and date of birth. stated she was under twenty -one years of age and that she had her ID in the bar in her purse. At this time, I asked Officer Janssen to escort her into the bar and bring her back out. While they were in the bar, I spoke with who stated he was a bouncer at the bar. I asked' if he had recognized and carded when she came into the bar. He stated she came in with one of his friends who he knew was twenty -one and did not card either of them. tnd Officer Janssen returned to my location and Officer Janssen advised he would escort her to our Police Department. I then went inside the bar with ind advised I would like to speak with the manager on duty. stated this was WILLIAM WITTROCK, DOB: 06/24/1983. We met Wittrock at the rear of the bar and I asked Wittrock if he wished to have me or Douglas explain the situation. Wittrock stated he figured he knew what had happened and Douglas then told him that two females came into the bar, one he was friends with and one he did not know ad that he did not card either of them. At this time, I observed Douglas hand his bar key over to Wittrock and walk away from us. I spoke shortly with Wittrock, explaining we were doing random bar checks and explained how the situation unfolded to him. I advised this did constitute a bar violation. Wittrock did not have any questions at this time. I then returned to the St. Joseph Police Department and spoke with admitted to consuming alcohol and took a PBT, with the results being a .090 AC. I asked Koller if she would be willing to give a statement and she stated she would not. OFFICER SIGNATURE: 1� DATE: bZ� Z3 Incident Report Officer Assigned: Badge Number: How Recd: Supervisor Approval: Johnson 17707 1 Visual * 1 0 8 0 0 2 7 5 * Reported By: ❑ See complainant Squad: In Squad Video: Photos Taken: SJPD 704 ❑ Yes ® No ❑Yes ® No TYPE OF OFFENSE (S) — INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION 1. 2. 3. Bar Violation Level of Offense: Level of Offense: Level of Offense; ❑ P. Misd. ❑ Misd. ❑ G. Misd. ❑ Felony ❑ P. Misd. ❑ Misd. ❑ G. Mlsd. ❑ Felony ❑ P. Misd. ❑ Misd. ❑ G. Misd. ❑ Felony Location of Incident: Date Incident Occurred: Day of Week Incident Occurred: 21 West Minnesota Steet 1 02/20/2010 Saturday Date Reported: Time Reported: Time Assigned: Time Arrived: Time Cleared: 02/20/2010 0020 10020 10020 10045 ASSISTING OFFICER(S): Assisting Officer(s): 7704 PARTICIPANT #1 ❑ COMP ❑ VICTIM ❑SUSPECT ❑ WITNESS ® MENTIONED ❑ JUVENILE ❑M 0 F Name (Last, Rrst, Middle) Date of Birth: Race: D/L #: State: - MN Street Address: Cltv. State, ZIP: Phone: To Jail: Citation Issued: Citation #: Mandatory court: r Eyes: Hgt: Wgt: ❑ Yes ® No 0 Yes ❑ No AD 1707 [3y. ONO Brown 507 1135 PARTICIPANT #2 ❑ COMP ❑ VICTIM ❑ SUSPECT ❑ WITNESS ® MENTIONED ❑ JUVENILE ®M ❑ F Name (Last, Rrst, Middle) Date of Birth: Race: D/L #: State: Douglas, Samuel Robert 07/22/1988 CAC I L992116181920 MN Street Address: City, State, ZIP: Phone: 397 Eichenwald Street St Paul, MN 55106 651.315.5282 To Jail: Citation Issued: Citation #: Mandatory court: Eyes: Hgt: Wgt: ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Yes ® No Blue 600 1200 VEHICLE #1 License Plate Number; State of License Plate: Year: Make: Model: Color of Vehicle: Towed By: Vin #: VEHICLE #2 License Plate Number: State of License Plate: Year; Make; Model: Color of Vehicle: Towed By: Vin #: NARRATIVE (Make sure to include any property) While doing bar checks, identified a female that came out the back door of Loso's pub as being under 21 years of age. See case file for additional- SPP ralatpiri TrRA l nQnr»-7d Inv. Dan Miller, Central Minnesota Drug and Gang Task Force In August of 2006, I was assigned to the Central Minnesota Drug and Gang Task Force. The CMDGTF covers the counties of Stearns, Benton, Todd, and Morrison Counties. My position is that of a gang investigator and is jointly funded by the Cities of Sartell, Waite Park, Sauk Rapids, and St. Joseph. Part of our job is to identify new members of criminal gangs. We do this by conducting investigations of their members. When criteria points are met for members and or associates of gangs, they are documented in a state data base. Gang investigations include drug crimes, thefts, assaults, robberies, and other crimes of violence. We also give several presentations to different community organizations. During the past year, I have given presentations to schools, the Metro Citizens Police Academy, and other community organizations. Our office along with the Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms (ATF), initiated a case involving the smuggling of cocaine into Minnesota from Mexico. We were joined on the case by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The case was named operation "Malverde ". 26 people from Minnesota to Texas were federally indicted in the case. Seizures of approximately $500,000 in cash and 41 Kilo's of cocaine were recovered. We also uncovered approximately $2.5 million dollars of wire transfers in reference to this case. This case took several months of surveillance and investigation. The case started in the summer of 2008 and still continues to keep us busy with court appearances and meetings. I still spend days tracking informants down to the cities for hearings or to meet with attorneys. As of January 2010, 23 of the 26 have pled guilty and we are expecting the last three to plead soon. This case was the best case scenario of good collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The case started in Stearns County and with outside agency assistance tracked to the Mexico border and one step from the powerful Mexican Cartels. January 2009 Conducted an investigation in the City of St. Cloud in reference to the sales of prescription pills. An adult male was arrested in connection with this case. Conducted controlled purchases in reference to methamphetamine in the City of Sauk Rapids. An adult female was arrested in connection with the case. Conducted controlled purchases of marijuana from juveniles in the City of Sartell. Charges were filed against three juveniles. February 2009 Completed and executed a search warrant in the City of St. Cloud. During execution of the warrant two people were arrested on controlled substance charges. Investigators located psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana. March 2009 Arrested a male and female for possession of methamphetamine in the City of Waite Park. Charges were filed against both parties. April 2009 Conducted controlled purchases in reference to prescription pill sales in the Cities of Albany and St. Cloud. Charges are pending against an adult female and male in reference to the case. May 2009 Conducted controlled purchases and search warrants in the City of Kimball in reference to the sales of methamphetamine. A female party was arrested for 2 "d Degree Sales of Methamphetamine and 1St Degree Possession of methamphetamine. Also recovered during the search warrant were 13 firearms. This female was responsible for selling a large amount of methamphetamine in the Waite Park, St. Cloud area. June 2009 Conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine, marijuana and prescription pills from a confirmed gang member in Benton County. Charges are pending. July 2009 Conducted controlled purchases of methamphetamine from a male in the City of Sauk Rapids. Charges are pending. August 2009 Conducted several controlled purchases in the City of Sauk Centre in reference to the sales of methamphetamine. Charges are peding against 3 adult males. Executed a search warrant in the City of St Cloud in reference to a marijuana cultivation. During the arrest of the female tenant, officers were assaulted and the female was taken into custody. Arrested a confirmed gang member for felon in possession of a firearm. The male had 6 violent felony convictions on his criminal history. The male was indicted in federal court and currently is in federal custody. September 2009 Conducted controlled purchases of large amounts of methamphetamine in Monticello with assistance of the Wright County Task Force. Conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine from a documented gang member in the City of Waite Park. Charges are pending against an adult male. October 2009 Assisted the Sartell Police Department in reference to a male arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The case was presented to the United States Federal Attorney's office for prosecution in the federal court system. Conducted a search warrant in the City of Waite Park. During the warrant 23 pounds of marijuana and $10,000 in U.S. Currency was recovered. We also located 2 handguns inside the residence. November 2009 Conducted controlled purchases in the City of St Cloud in reference to the sales of methamphetamine. Charges are pending. December 2009 Conducted an investigation into the distribution of high grade marijuana into the Central Minnesota Area. During the investigation a search warrant was executed in the City of Sartell. During the warrant of the warrant 146 pounds of marijuana was recovered. The estimated street value of approximately $600,000. Follow up search warrants were conducted in the City of Waite Park which led to the seizure of $23,000. My OF %1r. jf)Slf i MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: 03/15/10 Monthly Police Report Police Department Council Agenda Item FYI BOARD / COMMISSION /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None BACKGROUND INFORMATION: None BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: None ATTACHMENTS: February Monthly Report REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: This item is for informational purposes only and no action is required. Attached you will find the activity report for the month of February. There were 160 JCR's for the month of February. This compares with 160 JCR's in 2009 and 154 ICR's in 2008. February Animal Neglect Dog Bites Dog Complaints /Barking 7 2 3 Dog Impounds 1 2008 2009 2010 Accidents Property Damage Vehicle 6 7 g Personal Injury Fatal Car /Deer Hit and Run Motor Vehicle 3 Administrative Citations Keg Violations Liquor on Street 2 Misc. City Ordinance 1 Noise Violation 1 Underage Consumption 12 Unreasonable Acceleration Urinating in Public 2 1 1 Agency Assist Cold Spring PD Other Agencies Other Law Enforcement Agency 1 Sartell PD Sauk Rapids PD St Cloud PD 1 1 State Patrol 4 Steams County 10 6 9 Waite Park PD 6 5 4 Alarm Actual g False g 9 Animal Complaint All Other Animals Animal Bites Animal Neglect Dog Bites Dog Complaints /Barking 7 2 3 Dog Impounds 1 Assault Drugs DWI's Juvenile Medical 2 wUN11 i—U4GV UUpdwnenr February 2008 2009 2010 2nd Deg Assault 1 3rd Deg Assault 4th Deg Assault 1 5th Deg Assault 3 4 Child Abuse 1 Domestic 1 3 No Arrest Sexual Controlled Substance Paraphernalia Small Amount 1 1 Small Amount in MV 1 4th Deg - Misd 4th Deg .08 or More - Misd 3rd Deg - GM 1 3rd Deg - Refusal 3rd Deg .08 or More 1 2nd Deg - GM 2nd Deg - Refusal 2nd Deg .08 or More 1 st Deg 1 st Deg .08 or More 1 st Deg - Refusal Lost Problem With 4 3 Runaway 1 Use of Tobacco 1 Medical Emergency 11 10 10 Overdose Suicide Attempts 1 1 Suicide Threats 1 2 February 2008 2009 2010 Misc. Public Calls 911 Calls 1 Alcohol Complience Check ATV Complaint Bar Violation 1 1 Burning Violation 2 Business Assist 9 9 9 Civil Matter Deer Permit Disorderly House Driving Complaint 3 1 3 Escorts 4 1 2 Exposer Complaint Extra Patrol Request 4 2 Fight 1 Fire Fireworks Gun - Permit to Purchase 3 1 Harassment 3 1 Hazard 1 1 3 Illegal Dumping Intoxicated Person 1 2 Littering 1 Matter of Information 2 3 6 Motorist Assist 5 5 3 No Pay Customer 1 3 1 Noise Complaint 1 9 3 Open Door 3 1 1 Ordinance Violation 2 3 1 Parking Violation 1 1 4 Personal Assist 8 6 9 Prowler Complaint Snowmobile Complaint 1 Stalled Vehicle 1 1 Suspicious Activity 3 3 Suspicious Item Suspicious Person 1 2 Suspicious Smell 1 Suspicious Vehicle Threats Complaint 1 1 St. Joseph Police Department February 2008 2009 2010 Misc. Public Calls (cont.) Tobacco Compliance Check Towed Vehicle Other Reportables Trespassing Unwanted Person 2 1 Vandalism Verbal Dispute 1 2 Vulnerable Adult Welfare Check 4 5 3 Burglary 2 Disorderly Conduct 1 1 Emergency Phone Calls 1 Flee Police 2 1 False Name to PO - 2 Misdemeanor False Name to PO - Gross Misdemeanor ' Felon Possess Firearm Fraud 1 1 Forgery Homicide No Contact Order Violation Obstructing Legal Process 3 OFP Violation Receiving /Possess Stolen Property Parking Tickets 2AM - 7AM 69 53 56 Handicap 1 Improper Position 1 Left Side Park 2 2 4 Over 24 Parking Overtime Parking 1 Park on Grass Prohibited Parking 3 2 Snow Removal 2 1 1 4 February Person 2008 2009 2010 Attempt to Locate Missing /Lost 1 Property Found 1 4 3 Lost Property Damage Misdemeanor 5 4 Gross Misdemeanor 1 Felony Unknown Value 1 1 Theft Identity Misdemeanor 2 Gross Misdemeanor Felony 1 2 From Vehicle 5 Of Vehicle 1 Unknown Value 1 1 Traffic Stops Careless Driving Display Wrong Registration Display /Possess Revoked Plates 1 1 Driver's License Violations Driving After Cancellation 1 1 Driving After Revocation 3 2 2 Driving After Suspension 2 2 3 Expired Driver's License or Instructional Permit Expired Registration 1 Fail to Change Address on DL 1 Failure to Register Motor Vehicle Failure to Transfer Title Failure to Yeild Right of Way JL. JUJCPII rU11(:C WVPd11111U111 February 2008 2009 2010 Traffic Stops (cont.) Illegal Use of Plates Inattentive Driving Limited Driver's License Moving Violation No Insurance 1 3 No Motorcycle Endorsement No Proof of Insurance 1 6 2 No Valid Driver's License 1 1 Non - Moving Violation 1 Open Container 1 School Bus Stop Arm Violation Seatbelt Violation Semaphore Violation 1 Speed 2 2 Stop Sign 1 Unreasonable Acceleration Unsafe Equipment Warning Tag 1 Underage Consumption Under 18 18 -21 6 18 1 Drinking & Driving 1 False ID 2 1 Possess 1 Purchase /Attempt to Purchase Selling to Minor Warrants Petty Misdemeanor 1 Misdemeanor 2 1 Gross Misdemeanor 2 Felony 4 Service