Call Meeting to Order

Chairman David Paulson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Members Present

David Paulson, Michael Kelly, Pete Onstad, Marc Anderson, Larry Parkhurst, Sue Jerutis, Ed Towey, Council Liaison Keith Kask, City Administrator Dana Young

Members Absent

Steve Pavek

September 12, 2007 Minutes

The Committee approved the September 12, 2007 minutes on a motion by Sue Jerutis, seconded by Michael Kelly. Motion carried 7-0.

Matters from the Floor

There were no Matters from the Floor this evening.

Candidates for Membership on Boat Committee

The Committee interviewed the final candidate interested in filling one of the two vacant positions on the Committee. The candidate was as follows:

Roy Quaintance - 4630 Old Kent Road

Motion by Sue Jerutis to recommend the appointment of Jim Van Bergen to fill the vacant position of John Finn and the appointment of Roy Quaintance to fill the upcoming vacancy in February 2008. Seconded by Marc Anderson. Motion carried 7-0.

Proposed Bid & Design of Ten New Cruiser Docks

Tom Niccum of Minnetonka Portable Dredging was present to review his proposed design and cost for the construction of ten new cruiser docks in St. Louis Bay. Tim Latterner of Dock & Lift, Inc. was also invited but was not in attendance this evening. The bids were as follows

Dock & Lift Minnetonka Portable Dredging

40 Piling Dock -- $33,760

30 Piling Dock $29,000 $28,125

Discussion was held on the benefits of a 30 Piling Dock, which included only one post underneath the middle of the dock finger rather than having two posts on each side of the dock finger. Tom Niccum explained that the middle finger post would give a little more room for the watercraft and make the walkway less crowded. Further discussion was held on the proposed dock design and on the need to add six tie posts in the middle of the slips to allow residents to tie off their boats at each corner. Tom Niccum estimated that each of the six tie posts would cost $400 for a total additional cost of $2,400.

Motion by Ed Towey to recommend the bid submitted by Minnetonka Portable Dredging in the amount of $28,125, subject to the addition of six tie posts in the amount of $2,400, a one-year warranty, pilings of 35’ – 40’ as needed, and clarification on the starting and completion dates. Seconded by Pete Onstad. Motion carried 7-0.

2008 Marina Fund Budget

Dana Young presented the 2008 Marina Fund Budget for Committee review. Discussion was held on the possible inclusion of fees for a survey of Carson’s Bay and on the possible reconstruction of the entire St. Louis Bay dock. Dana Young stated that the Council did not approve the Carson’s Bay survey earlier this year and the reconstruction of the entire St. Louis Bay dock, while certainly a possibility, would require a new application to be submitted to the LMCD.

Motion by Michael Kelly to approve the 2008 Marina Fund Budget as presented. Seconded by Pete Onstad. Motion carried 7-0.

Action Items relating to the Mission Statement

Discussion was held regarding the following list of possible action items relating to the Mission Statement:

1. Ensure a fair representation of the community as it pertains to the Lake resources, policies and complaints.

2. Inform and advise the City Council on suggested goals and issues of the community.

3. Recommend the necessary resource rate adjustments and expenditures.

4. Develop a Deephaven resource guide and policy booklet.

5. Help determine the necessary adjustments to the boat placement for the safety and overall continuity of the slides.

6. Review Chapter 9 of the City Code on Watercraft Spaces every year and recommend changes to the City Council.

7. Review Deephaven Website – Permit & License site does not contain information on watercraft permits. Make recommendations for inclusion of watercraft information.

8. Review Deephaven New Resident Brochure once a year and make recommendations on watercraft information.

9. Complete physical inventory of watercraft spaces in the spring and fall, and make recommendations to the City Council for repairs and updates.

10. Review LMCD rules and regulations pertaining to the City of Deephaven on an annual basis.

11. Present motions and recommendations to the City Council.

12. Develop long range plans.

13. Identify enforcement issues.

14. Recommend the selection of new members.

The Boat Committee decided to continue their review of action items next month.

Carson’s Bay Ramp Repair

Dana Young stated that Marc Anderson had reported that there were problems with the Carson’s Bay ramp last month and noted that the public works crew has removed the debris from on top of the Carson’s Bay ramp, which hopefully has resolved the problem.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Marc Anderson, seconded by Ed Towey. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Deephaven Boat Committee will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2007.