Call Meeting to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.

Members Present

Mayor Paul Skrede, Public Works Supervisor Jerry Hudlow, Police Chief Virgil Gustafson, Teresa Pendleton, Administrator Young

Members Absent

Jon Monson, Owen Fuglseth

Public Work Recommendations on Manhole Removal Device

Jerry Hudlow stated that the public works crew met with representatives of “The Tony” and BigsEasyLift on April 30^th to compare manhole removal devices as recommended by the City’s loss control consultant. He stated that “The Tony” is mounted onto a vehicle, which limits any off-road use but the BigsEasyLift model can be used manually either on or off road. He added that the BigsEasyLift costs $1,129.00 and “The Tony” costs approximately $3,450.00.

Motion by Dana Young to recommend the purchase of BigsEasyLift’s manhole removal device in the amount of $1,129.00. Seconded by Jerry Hudlow. Motion carried 5-0. The Committee recommended that the public works crew be required to use the device once it arrives.

Fire Code & Safety Inspections

Dana Young stated that the Excelsior Fire District has provided a Fire Code & Safety Inspection of City Hall on April 10, 2007 and provided the following list of code violations:

1. Alarm system needs to be tested annually. Paul Skrede stated that the alarm was tested on December 22, 2006.

2. Install a key box at the front or back entrance. Paul Skrede recommended that a set of master keys could be provided at the East Side Station rather than compromising security at City Hall by installing a key box.

3. Provide all master keys to all locked doors. Dana Young stated that there is one master key that is needed to access the public works shop and two that would be needed for City Hall.

4. Remove storage stacked to the ceiling to provide a 24” clearance to the ceiling.

5. Door latches must be removed from Council Chamber doors. Jerry Hudlow noted that this has already been done.

6. Post occupancy load limit in Council Chambers.

Jerry Hudlow stated that the Public Works Department also received a list of code violations from the Fire Inspector and has already made the necessary improvements. Virgil Gustafson stated that his department has also made the necessary improvements to the list of violations that were listed for his Department.

Request for Evergreens along Public Works Yard

Dana Young stated that he received a request from a resident to plant evergreens along Minnetonka Blvd in order to screen the public works yard. Paul Skrede recommended a site visit to take a look to see where trees could be planted at the public works yard.

Other

Virgil Gustafson stated that the City’s dangerous dog ordinance requires the City to notify all residents within 350’ of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog. He stated that the Deephaven Police Department is very aggressive when it comes to enforcing the dangerous dog ordinance and currently has 22 dogs listed as potentially dangerous dogs. He added that, in comparison, the City of Minnetonka Police Department only has 7 dogs listed as potentially dangerous dogs.

Further discussion was held on amending the ordinance to remove the notification requirement for potentially dangerous dogs to only requiring notification for dangerous dogs.

The Safety Committee adjourned on a motion by Dana Young, seconded by Teresa Pendleton. Motion carried 5-0.

Purchase of One Ton Truck

Jerry Hudlow presented the following bids to replace the 1994 Ford One Ton truck:

Item	Company	Price
Chassis
2008 Chevrolet Silverado	Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet	$30,477.08
2008 Ford F-350	Elk River Ford	$28,239.53

Plow, Hoist, Hydraulics, Sander	Aspen Equipment	$26,122.99
Plow, Hoist, Hydraulics, Sander	Crysteel Truck Equipment	$28,384.10

Jerry Hudlow stated that the public works crew recommended the purchase of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado over the 2008 Ford F-350 even though it was more expensive due to problems experienced with Ford pickup trucks in the past.

Motion by Paul Skrede to recommend the purchase of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado in the amount of $30,477.08 from Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet, the apparatus bid from Aspen Equipment in the amount of $26,122.99 and the sale of the 1989 Chevrolet Pickup Truck to help offset the cost of the vehicle and equipment. Seconded by Dana Young. Motion carried 3-0.

Progress of Main Beach Swimming Dock

Jerry Hudlow stated that the lumber for the Main Beach Swimming Dock has been purchased and the lumber for the walkway has been sent to Ray Finley at Tennis West to be painted with the non-skid surface. He stated that he expects the posts to arrive this Friday and anticipates construction to begin once the treated lumber returns and after the crew completes some necessary street repairs.

Paul Skrede recommended that staff also look into the possibility of purchasing a post hole digger to assist with constructing the dock.

Storm Sewer Project Review

The Committee adjourned to tour the storm sewer system on Honeysuckle Lane and Fairhomes Lane.

City Engineer Dennis Saari was also in attendance to tour the project site with the Committee.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Paul Skrede, seconded by Dana Young. Motion carried 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.