Monday, October 4, 2004
7:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Tom Anderson, Councilmembers Nancy Middleton, Paul Skrede, Jon
Monson and Kim Crockett.
ABSENT: None
STAFF:
Administrator Dana Young, Police Chief Virgil Gustafson, Zoning
Coordinator Gus Karpas and City Clerk Sandy Langley.
2.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Crockett moved to approve the
following consent agenda items:
A. Minutes of September 16
& 20, 2004
B. Verifieds
C. Authorize EideBailly to
Conduct Audit of 2004 Financial Statements
D. Adopt Resolution No. 34-04,
Certifying Election Judges for the General Election
Councilmember Skrede seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
3.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Darel Gustafson – gave an update on MCES.
There were no further comments Mayor Anderson closed
matters from the floor.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Variance – Michael
Knoblauch,
Mayor Anderson convened the public hearing for a
request to encroach thirteen feet into required fifty-foot front yard setback
and five feet into the required twenty-five foot side yard setback for an
addition.
Michael Knoblauch presented the request. He said he is requesting to construct a
garage addition with living space above it, which would be totally separate
from the existing structure. He said it
is necessary to provide living space for his daughter who is a severe
asthmatic.
Mayor Anderson opened the hearing to the public,
there being no public comment the hearing was closed.
Councilmember Middleton gave the Planning Commission
report recommending the Council deny the variance requests 4-0. The applicant has not demonstrated an undue
hardship and the proposed addition, as presented, alters the essential
character of the neighborhood. There are
design alternatives available which would not require a variance.
Councilmember Middleton moved to adopt Resolution
No. 36-04 to deny the request for variances.
Councilmember Monson seconded.
Upon roll call vote
B. Variance – Thomas
Kemmetmueller,
Mayor Anderson convened the public hearing for a
variance to exc4eed the maximum permitted fence height by four feet, a variance
to exceed the maximum permitted wall height by two feet and variances to
encroach ten feet into the required ten-foot side yard setback to construct the
proposed fence and retaining wall.
Thomas Kemmetmueller presented the request. He said he would like to utilize an area
outside his building. His plan is to create an outdoor studio area for wedding
and graduation photos. He said the
proposal includes a nine-foot retaining wall structure with multiple
waterfalls. He described instances of
past vandalism due to the use of
Councilmember Middleton gave the Planning Commission
report recommending the Council deny on a vote 3-1 the variance request to
exceed the maximum fence height by four feet, the request to exceed the maximum
wall height by three feet and the requests to encroach ten feet into the
required ten foot side yard setbacks to construct the proposed fence and
retaining wall. The request would alter
the essential character of the neighborhood and expand an existing commercial
use outside the applicant’s structure.
The request is inconsistent with the maximum permitted fence heights
throughout the City.
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing for public
comment.
Evonne Bak,
There being no further public comment Mayor Anderson
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Middleton moved to adopt Resolution
No. 37-04 to deny the request for variances.
Councilmember Crockett seconded.
Upon roll call vote
C. Assessment of delinquent
sewer/storm sewer, water and garbage/recycling utility charges –
Mayor Anderson convened the public hearing for the
purpose to give all property owners an opportunity to be heard in connection
with delinquent sewer charges, water charges and garbage/recycling charges.
Mayor Anderson opened the hearing to the public,
there being no public comment the hearing was closed.
Councilmember Middleton moved to adopt Resolution
No. 33-04. Councilmember Skrede
seconded. Upon roll call vote
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Approve 2005 LMCC Budget – Dennis Stanga, the City
LMCC representative provided an overview of the 2005 LMCC Budget and a brief
update on other cable related issues.
Mr. Stanga introduced Sally Koenecke, LMCC Administrator. Councilmember Crockett moved to adopt the
2005 LMCC Budget as presented.
Councilmember Monson seconded.
Motion carried 5-0.
B. Authorize Final Pay Request,
Bituminous Roadways ($19,942.21) – Councilmember
Monson moved to authorize the final pay request to
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. in the amount of $19,942.21 subject to a field
verification that the road repairs have been corrected to allow proper water
flow and no ponding of water on the road.
Councilmember Middleton seconded.
Motion carried 5-0.
C. Authorize Purchase of Toro Groundsmaster – Councilmember Middleton moved to authorize the purchase of a Toro Groundsmaster 328D in the amount of $24,127.72 from MTI Distributing. Councilmember Skrede seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
D. Authorize Purchase of
Computers & Server – Councilmember Middleton moved to
authorize the purchase of three computers in the
amount of $1,224.75 and authorize the purchase and installation of a server
from Eric Christianson in the amount of $2,929.98. The cost of the new computers and server
would be funded from the Capital Improvement Fund. Councilmember Crockett
seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Adopt Resolution of
Appreciation to Tom Maple – Mayor Anderson continued action to the October 18, 2004 agenda.
B. Review Proposal on Addition
to City Hall – Tim Alt, Deephaven Historical Society,
presented the Deephaven Museum Concept to keep archives and displays. A meeting room would also be available for
public use. This would be no cost to the
City. The funds would be raised through
Historical Society funds. Mayor Anderson
stated this would be an added value and quality of life to our community and
residents.
Councilmember Monson moved to have the DHS move
forward with revised plans addressing natural obstacles to the current City
Hall facility. Councilmember Skrede
seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Anderson abstained.
C. Discuss 2005 Deer Management
Plan -
Councilmember Middleton moved to direct staff to implement the Deer Management
program for 2005. Councilmember Skrede
seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
D. Adopt
Resolution No. 35-04, Proclaiming Housing Awareness Wee 2004 –
Councilmember Middleton moved to adopt Resolution No. 35-04 Proclaiming
November 13-20, 2004 to be Housing Awareness Week 2004 in the City of
E. Discuss Joint Meetings of
Fire Relief Pension Increase – Councilmember Skrede stated there is a request
for an increase in the Fire Relief Pension.
A request is asked for all Councils to set aside to hear the requests
being asked for or to have a representative from the Council to hear the
requests. Council authorized Councilmember
Skrede to listen to the request.
7.
REPORTS
FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES & DEPARTMENTS
A. Public Safety – Police Chief Gustafson asked for Council guidance in how to handle ATV’s to and from the lake and if they should be in the same category as snowmobiles. Council felt that if does not cover ATV’s in our City Ordinance and should not be handled in the same manner.
B. Public Works – Administrator Young provided a brief update of the activities of the Department. The warming house will be resided by members of the public works department.
C. Administration – Administrator Young reviewed the work that needs to be completed on a number of ordinances over the next three months. He also noted that work sessions need to be scheduled to discuss zoning on the Back Bay of Carson’s Bay. Also a discussion on current City Code as it pertains to public nuisances.
Administrator Young review upcoming Staff projects – Safety Compliance Procedures, an Employee Manual and the 2005 Public Works Union Contract.
Administrator Young also reviewed information regarding Group Health Insurance being negotiated.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 10:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra R. Langley