Monday,
January 3, 2005
7:00 PM
OATH OF OFFICE – Mayor Tom Anderson and
Councilmembers Keith Kask and John Wheaton were administered the Oath of
Office.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00
PM.
PRESENT:
Mayor Tom Anderson, Councilmembers Kimberly Crockett, Keith Kask, Paul Skrede and John Wheaton.
STAFF: Police
Chief Virgil Gustafson, City Administrator Dana Young, Zoning Coordinator Gus
Karpas and City Clerk Sandy Langley
2.
MINUTES OF December 20, 2004
Councilmember Skrede moved to approve the minutes of
December 20, 2004 as submitted.
Councilmember Crockett seconded.
Motion carried 3-0-2 with Kask and
3.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Crockett moved to approve the following
consent agenda items:
A. Verifieds
B. Approve Monetary Limits on
Tort Liability for 2005 Liability Insurance
C. Approve 2005 Planning
Commission Chairperson as Dan Dyb and Warren Nelson to serve as Vice Chairman.
D. Approve April 4, 2005 as
Date for Board of Appeal and Equalization
E. Approve
Councilmember Kask seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
4.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Dick Kreutter,
Mayor Anderson thanked Dick for being involved with
the Community and being open minded.
There being no further matters from the floor Mayor Anderson continued
with Agenda items.
6. NEW BUSINESS
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2-05, A
Resolution of Appreciation to Bert Foster – Councilmember Crockett moved to adopt
Resolution No. 2-05 in appreciation to Bert Foster for the outstanding service
to the City of Deephaven and to the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District. Councilmember Wheaton seconded. Upon roll call vote
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance Amendment –
Construction Site Management Ordinance – Mayor
Anderson convened the public hearing regarding the recommendation to adopt an
ordinance amendment regulating construction sites.
Councilmembers discussed minor changes to the amendments and asked if a form could be attached to the permit as a check-off list.
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing for public
comment, there being no public comment Mayor Anderson closed the first reading
of the Ordinance Amendment. The second
reading will be held on February 7, 2005.
6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
A. Discuss 2005 Prosecution
Rates with Steve Tallen
Steve Tallen, the City Prosecutor, proposed an increase of 2.5% for 2005. For items not covered under the agreement, a flat rate of $103.50 per hour is being requested. Councilmember Crockett moved to approve the increase of 2.5% to the monthly flat rate of $2,424. For items not covered under the flat fee (forfeitures, appeals, civil overweight truck litigation, etc.) the fee of $103.50 per hour will be billed. Councilmember Wheaton seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 1-05, Appointments
& Assignments for 2005
Councilmember Skrede moved to adopt Resolution No. 1-05 approving the Appointments and Assignments for 2005. Councilmember Crockett seconded.
Upon roll call vote
Mayor Anderson moved to appoint Councilmember
Crockett and Skrede to attend an appeals and equalization course developed and
approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue. Councilmember Wheaton seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
E. Adopt
2005 Investment Policy
Councilmember Skrede moved to adopt the 2005 Investment Policy as
submitted.
Councilmember Kask seconded.
Motion carried 5-0.
F. Authorize
Attendance at Conference for Newly Elected Officials
Mayor Anderson stated the importance of our elected
officials knowing how city government works.
A Conference for Newly Elected Officials is scheduled at three locations
and attendance is recommended.
Councilmember Skrede moved to authorize attendance at the City expense
to those Councilmember who would like to attend the conference for the Newly
Elected Officials or the Leadership Conference for Experienced Officials. Councilmember Crockett seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
G. Review
2005 Calendar of Scheduled Council Meetings
Alternate Council meeting dates for January 17th,
February 21st, July 4th and September 5th were
discussed. Council will have one meeting
in January and February and a work session if needed. The meeting dates for July and September were
tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, July 7th and Thursday,
September 8th.
A work session was scheduled for January 19th
from 12:30 to 2:30 PM for setting Council goals and doing some brainstorming.
H. Review Five-Year Utility
Projections
Administrator Young reviewed the five-year projections for the water, sewer and storm water funds giving a summary, showing projections and making recommendations.
6.
REPAORTS FROM BOARDS,
COMMITTEES & DEPARTMENTS
A. Public Safety - Chief Gustafson explained
the Emergency Operating Plan to the new Councilmembers and asked them to keep
the plan handy as the City does do mock emergency training every year.
B. Public Works – Administrator Young
reviewed the report of activities for December and January. Councilmember Skrede thanked those on the
public works that put in the extra night hours to making the ice for the
rinks. The Council thanked John Flynn
and the Park Committee for the zamboni and the wonderful skating party held on
December 30th.
C. Administration – Administrator Young
reviewed the upcoming appeals on prohibiting canoes, kayaks and other boats of
similar design from being stored on slides that will be before the boat
committee and likely moved on to the Council on February 7th.
He also noted that the required reporting and
publication has been met with the adoption of the 2005 levy.
The ice rinks are officially open to the public.
Requests for Proposals are due to the City on
January 10th for review of the Deephaven Zoning Code.
Sewer rodding will begin in and around the
8. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Skrede moved to adjourn the
meeting at 8:45 PM. Councilmember
Crockett
seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sandra
R. Langley
City
Clerk/Treasurer