Monday,
December 20, 2004
7:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00
PM.
PRESENT:
Mayor Tom Anderson, Councilmembers Kim Crockett, Jon Monson and Paul
Skrede.
ABSENT:
Councilmember Nancy Middleton
STAFF: Police
Chief Virgil Gustafson, City Administrator Dana Young, Zoning Coordinator Gus
Karpas and City Clerk Sandy Langley
2.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Skrede moved to approve the following
consent agenda items:
A. Minutes of December 6, 2004
B. Approve 2005 Boat Committee
Chairperson David Paulson & Vice Chair Pete Onstad
C. Appoint Darel Gustafson to
MCES Advisory Council subject to approval from Mr. Gustafson.
D. Hire 2004-05 Warming House
Attendants
Councilmember Crockett seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
3.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no matters from the floor.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Special Use Permit – Kathy
Hanson –
Kathy Hanson presented her request stating she has conducted her business for the past three years which is seasonal in nature in that she has three, four-day sales a year. She sells household craft items. She noted that there are no sales outside the specified sale dates. All necessary parking is done on-site.
Zoning Coordinator Karpas gave the Planning Commission recommendation on a 5 –1 vote to approve the special use request to operate a home occupation at 4926 Vinehill Road subject to conditions outlined by staff.
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing for public comment.
Rebecca and Tim Larsen,
Councilmember Monson noted that there was a letter
on the record from a neighbor, Wendy J. Nego,
Mayor Anderson stated that City has accepted garage sales in the City.
Councilmember Crockett felt this request was something between a garage sale and the parade of homes. She felt the retail operation being open to the public generated an increase in traffic and by allowing this it sets a precedent. She would like to limit this request to two times a year.
Ms. Hanson noted that her sale is contained to the property and fits the property. Not every property fits the special use permit concept. The neighbors that are the most effected are in full support of granting the permit.
There being no further public comment Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Skrede moved to adopt Resolution No.
51-04 for a special use permit for real property located at
B. Vacate a Portion of
Mayor Anderson opened the hearing to the
public. There being no public comment,
the hearing was closed.
Councilmember Skrede moved to adopt Resolution No.
48-84 approving the vacation of a portion of
B. Adopt Resolution No. 45-04,
Adopting the Final 2005 Tax Levy - Mayor
Anderson
reconvened the public hearing which was continued
from December 6, 2004 regarding the final 2004 tax levy which is collectible in
2005.
Mayor Anderson opened the hearing to the public,
there being no public comment the hearing was closed.
Councilmember Crockett moved to adopt Resolution No.
45-04 to adopt the final 2005 tax levy as submitted. Councilmember Monson seconded. Upon roll call vote
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Request to Extend Deadline
for Submission of Building Permit at
Kyle Hunt, President of Windhaven Properties, LLC was present requesting the extension of Resolution No. 9-04 for various variances for the construction of an office building at 18258 Mtka. Blvd.
Councilmember Crockett moved to extend the deadline for submission of the building permit at 18258 Mtka Blvd. and to have the Council updated on the status of the project. Councilmember Monson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 50-04, Approving
Construction Cooperative Agreement
Councilmember Skrede moved to adopt Resolution No. 50-04 approving the Agreement between Hennepin County, the City of Minnetonka and the City of Deephaven for the improvement of CSAH 101. Councilmember Crockett seconded.
Upon roll call vote Anderson, Crockett, Monson and Skrede voted aye. Resolution No. 50-04 2 was adopted.
Councilmember Skrede moved to adopt Resolution No.
46-04 adopting the 2005 budget.
Councilmember Crockett seconded.
Upon roll call vote Anderson, Crockett, Monson and Skrede voted
aye. Resolution No. 46-04 was adopted.
D. Adopt
Resolution No. 47-04, Approving Transfers
Councilmember Crockett moved to adopt Resolution No. 47-04 authorizing
the
transfer
of funds. Councilmember Monson
seconded. Upon roll call vote Anderson,
Crockett, Monson and Skrede voted aye.
Resolution No. 47-04 was adopted.
E. Update Valet Service Fee/Waste
Management Contract
Mayor Anderson updated the Council that according to
our Contract of 1999 the garbage rates reflect a higher level of service in our
Agreement of requiring off-street garbage collection throughout the City. In discussing this with Waste Management, it
was recommended to hold off applying any valet charges until they have had an
opportunity to take a hard look at what services our residents really want and
match those with the services that Waste Management would be able to provide.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approve Three-Year Contract Extension with Public Works Union
Councilmember Skrede moved to approve the Three-Year
Contract Extension with Public Works Union deleting No. 5; and in No. 1 extra
pay to sewer and water technicians and mechanic classification subject to proof
of Certifications. Mayor Anderson
seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
B.
Adopt Resolution No. 49-04, Authorizing an increase in Basic Life
Insurance Benefits
Councilmember Skrede moved to adopt Resolution No.
49-04, authorizing an increase in basic life benefits from $5,000 to $25,000 at
a rate of $4.25 per employee per month.
Councilmember Crockett seconded.
Upon roll call vote Anderson, Crockett, Monson and Skrede voted
aye. Resolution No. 49-04 was adopted.
C.
Review 2005 – 2014 Capital Improvement Fund
Administrator Young reviewed the Capital
Expenditures projected and which fund they would be expensed from.
D.
Discuss Administrative Procedures for Boat Cards not Returned
Councilmember Skrede moved to adopt the “government
friendly” approach to those who simply forgot to submit their renewal cards and
to include a 50% penalty as presented to Council. Councilmember Crockett seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
E.
Discuss Council Meeting Dates for January & February 2005
Council will meet only the first Monday in January
& February 2005 and work sessions will be added if needed.
7. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES & DEPARTMENTS
A. Public
Works Committee: Administrator
Young reviewed the minutes of the
December Committee meeting.
1) Village Hall Ice Rink- It was discussed and decided to install a wooden border around the expanded ice rink in order to provide a more level ice surface.
Administrator Young stated that Mr. Flynn is looking for assistance in putting
ice down on the rink and asked if the Council would consider installing a two
inch faucet on the outside of the pumphouse to assist in flooding measures and
the obtaining a larger hose to use in flooding the rinks.
2) 1005-2014 Capital
Improvement Plan – Vehicles for the Police Department and
a new snowplow truck primarily for the City of
Greenwood’s use were discussed.
3) Safety Committee – It was
decided to combine Public Works and the Safety
Committee into one meeting.
4) 2005-2007 Public Works
Contract – Contract was reviewed and forwarded to the
Council for approval.
5) Bridge Planing Project – The
Committee expressed their displeasure with the
quote to do the planing on the bridge and
recommended reconsidering it again in the spring.
B. Park
Committee – Administrator Young reviewed the report of the Park Committee
from December 1.
1)
Bonne St. James was present at their meeting recommending issues
relating to
enhancing Thorpe Park.
2) Options for the East Tennis Courts at Thorpe Park were discussed and
recommendations were made to replace the existing east tennis courts with one
tennis court and one basketball court, removing the existing basketball court and
replacing it with sod and installing a green asphalt surface.
3) Amesbury Park Development Plan – The Committee reviewed a site plan and
it was the consensus of the Committee that there should only be minimal
improvements at the park with the attempt to visually improve the look of the
area.
4) 2005 Committee Members – Jennifer Young, Charty Oliver terms expire in
February. Applications will be reviewed next month.
C. Boat Committee: Councilmember Crockett reviewed the minutes of December 8,
2004.
1)
Size & Weight Restrictions on City Launches were discussed and it
was decided
that weight restrictions were probably not necessary.
2)
The Committee recommended the appointment of David Paulson as the 2005
Boat Committee
Chairman and Pete Onstad as the Vice Chairman.
In February,
the Committee would be filling two vacancies.
3)
It was reported that no permit holders were in violation of the 90-Day
Rule for
2004. Several appeals will be reviewed at the January meeting from the 2004 permit holders who did not return their 2005 Boat Renewal Cards by the November 20, 2004 deadline.
4)
Removal of Canoes, Kayaks and Other Similar Boats from Slide Spaces –
it was
decided to inform individuals by letter that they will have to relocate their watercraft onto canoe racks or purchase a larger boat that meets the size requirement for a slide. Additional canoe racks and possible locations for them was discussed.
5)
Deephaven Dock Facilities – The Committee recommended developing a
Carson’s Bay improvement Plan by April 1st
that would provide options for the
reconfiguration of
boat storage units at the Carson’s Bay marina and potential
locations for canoe
racks.
C. Fire Board - Councilmember Skrede gave an update on the
Fire Board. The Board
voted to close out the construction of the two facilities and to do no more review of outstanding change orders.
The Board voted to discontinue further discussions
with Kraus/Anderson regarding the excessive charges for General Conditions, but
allowed itself the possibility of
pursuing a claim in the future.
The increase in benefits to the Fire Relief Association was denied. Councilmember Monson thanked Councilmember
Skrede for working hard on the side of the taxpayers by looking after the costs
on these fire station projects.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 10:15
PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sandra
R. Langley
City
Clerk/Treasurer