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, Jim Van Bergen, Ed Towey, City Administrator Dana Young

Members Absent

Marc Anderson, Larry Parkhurst, Steve Pavek, Sue Jerutis, Council Liaison Keith Kask

November 14, 2007 Minutes

The Committee approved the November 14, 2007 minutes on a motion by Michael Kelly, seconded by Jim Van Bergen. Motion carried 5-0.

Matters from the Floor

There were no Matters from the Floor this evening.

Mooring Space Usage Report

Dana Young presented a copy of the 2007 Mooring Space Usage Report prepared by the Deephaven Police Department.

Pete Onstad stated that the Committee had expressed interest at last month’s meeting in reviewing the report with the intention of discussing whether it would helpful to alert those permit holders who could potentially be violation of the 90 Day Rule. He stated that the report could be reviewed in late July or early August and the Committee could contact those permit holders early enough to where they could still meet the 90-day requirement.

Dana Young stated that over the last three years, there have only been about three permit holders each year that are in violation of the 90-Day Rule. He added that the majority of those permit holders are canoe permit holders. He stated that it is also pretty apparent from the number of days of usage from those in violation of this standard that they really don’t have that much interest in using their space. He stated that they usually miss the 90-day requirement by several weeks.

Ed Towey stated that he felt it would be adequate to have staff conduct their review of those in violation of the 90-Day Rule at the end of the Boating Season.

Procedures, Regulations, Policies & FAQs

The Committee reviewed the Boating Packet put together by staff member Deborah Hicks. The Committee discussed including the following additional material in the packet:

· Boat Committee Mission Statement and Action Items

· Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

· A copy of the Mooring Space Usage Report

· Rolling N Go Brochures

Further discussion will be held on additional material to add to the packet next month.

Motion by David Paulson to recommend that all Boat Committee members should be required to bring the Boating Packet with them to each meeting. Seconded by Pete Onstad. Motion carried 5-0.

The Committee thanked Deborah Hicks for her outstanding work in preparing the Boating Packet.

Further discussion was held regarding two issues that Deborah Hicks had included in the packet concerning the difficulty of finding residents interested in the smaller B2 Slides and some periodic difficulties in filling spaces next to boats with a Wide Boat Permit.

Ed Towey stated that one of the central issues for the Boat Committee to consider over the next few years would be the elimination of the slide pallets, how to deal with slide spaces on the shoreline and the development of a more flexible system for slides.

Ed Towey stated that another major consideration of the Boat Committee would be to decide what to do with the breakwater structure.

Pete Onstad added that the Committee would also need to decide what to do with the deteriorating riprap along the shore spaces.

Other

David Paulson presented a plaque to Ed Towey in appreciation of his ten years of service to the Boat Committee.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Pete Onstad, seconded by Ed Towey. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Boat Committee will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.