Call Meeting to Order

Vice-Chairman Pete Onstad called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Members Present

Pete Onstad, Marc Anderson, Sue Jerutis, Steve Pavek, Michael Kelly, Administrator Dana Young

Members Absent

David Paulson, Larry Parkhurst, Ed Towey, John Finn, Council Liaison Keith Kask

April 11, 2007 Minutes

The Committee approved the April 11, 2007 minutes on a motion by Marc Anderson, seconded by Steve Pavek. Motion carried 5-0.

Matters from the Floor

Brett Torfin, representing Roll-n-Go, Inc., was present to demonstrate a ShoreDocker wood ramp, which would be a competitive model to the Rampmaster. Mr. Torfin stated that the wood ramp kits are sold in the Minneapolis area at all Mills Fleet Farm or Overton locations and cost $329.99 for the 1200 lb. Kit and $529.99 for the 2000 lb. Kit. He added that lumber would add approximately 10% to the listed price.

Motion by Sue Jerutis to recommend the ShoreDocker wood ramp as an approved winch system. Seconded by Michael Kelly. Motion carried 5-0.

Progress on B1 Slides & Wide Boat Permits

Dana Young provided an update on recent activities, including:

· All 20 B1 Slides have been leased for the 2007 Season

· 16 Wide Boat Permits have been issued – 6 in Carson’s Bay, 8 in St. Louis Bay and 2 on Street Ends.

· There have been very few complaints from residents on the new slide system.

· The public works crew has already completed repairs to the St. Louis Bay cruiser dock and are currently completing repairs to the cruiser dock in Carson’s Bay.

· The Dredging Permit to remove the accumulation of sand in front of the southernmost slides in St. Louis Bay will take longer than anticipated to obtain approval from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the dredging could be postponed until the end of the boating season.

· The LMCD granted approval to the new dock in St. Louis Bay on April 25^th and findings of fact will be presented at this evening’s LMCD meeting. Boat Committee Liaison Keith Kask and Mayor Paul Skrede are attending this meeting on behalf of the City. It is uncertain at this time when the public works crew will have the time to construct the new docks. As part of their approval of the new docks, the LMCD is requiring that there be no boats in excess of 24’ on the west side of the St. Louis Bay docks so that they don’t extend beyond the 100’ dock limit.

Length of Boat Definition

The Committee tabled discussion of this item until next month.

John Finn

Dana Young stated that John Finn has accepted a position in Charleston, South Carolina and has submitted his resignation from the Boat Committee.

Motion by Sue Jerutis to accept the resignation of John Finn from the Boat Committee effective May 9, 2007. Seconded by Steve Pavek. Motion carried 5-0.

The Committee recommended beginning the search for new members at next month’s meeting.

Other

Steve Pavek reported that C.J. Ramstad and his son, J.J. Ramstad died in a traffic accident this last weekend. He stated that the Ramstad’s have a shore space and it is likely that their boat will not be at its assigned space by the June 15^th deadline.

Pete Onstad asked if there was any regulation that would prohibit starter brackets from being left in the shoreline at the shore space. Dana Young stated that he couldn’t think of any reason why this would be prohibited.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Steve Pavek, seconded by Sue Jerutis. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Boat Committee will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2007.