Tonka bay [minutes]



CITY OF TONKA BAY

ITEM NO. 4A | |

MINUTES

TONKA BAY CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

September 25, 2012

1. CALL TO ORDER

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Tonka Bay City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Members present: Mayor LaBelle, Councilmembers Marceau, De La Vega, Anderson and Holscher. Also present were City Administrator Kohlmann, City Attorney Penberthy, and Public Works Superintendent Kluver.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Holscher moved to approve the agenda as submitted. De La Vega seconded the motion. Ayes 5. Motion carried.

4. CONSENT AGENDA

Marceau moved to approve the consent agenda as presented approving the regular meeting minutes of September 11, 2012 as amended: Item 7A, change sentence to read: “Holscher stated she was concerned about the runoff and had talked in detail with Suzanne Kuhlemeier in length about how it would impact adjoining properties. Marceau agreed with her comments.” Holscher seconded the motion. Ayes 4-0-1. De La Vega abstained from voting. Holscher moved to approve the Accounts Payable as presented. De La Vega seconded the motion. Ayes 5. Motion carried. Anderson moved to approve Resolution 12-27, Davis Variance Request. Holscher seconded the motion. Ayes 5. Motion carried.

5. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR

None

6. SPECIAL BUSINESS

A. Wellhead Protection Plan Part 1 – Public Information Meeting – Kluver stated the city is in the process of developing a Wellhead Project Plan. He noted Part 1 has been approved by the State Department of Health. He stated John Freitag from the Department of Health was present to answer any questions about the Plan. John Freitag stated this is a Federal requirement of the State Drinking Water Act. He noted there will be another opportunity to comment on the Plan through a public hearing in the future. Penberthy asked when Part 2 would be done. Freitag explained what the various Plans involve. Penberthy stated it notes that one of the wells does not meet code and asked if Part 2 would deal with that. Freitag stated the City could choose to address the well concern. There were no questions from the City Council.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

8. OLD BUSINESS

None

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. Tonka Village Shopping Center – KoKo FitClub Use Request – Kohlmann stated a proposal was received from the KoKo FitClub to operate at Tonka Village Shopping Center. He noted it is not a permitted use in the C-2 General Commercial District. He stated representatives are present this evening to discuss the issue. LaBelle stated this is a good concept. A representative of the KoKo FitClub discussed the business. Marceau moved to adopt:

RESOLUTION NO. 12-29

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING KOKO FITCLUB LLC

TO OPERATE IN THE C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

De La Vega seconded the motion. Ayes – LaBelle, De La Vega, Marceau, Holscher and Anderson. Motion carried.

B. Request to Use Fire Lane - Minnetonka Duck Boat – Kohlmann reviewed a request to use the North Waseca fire lane to launch duck boats. Mr. Evans, representing Minnetonka Duck Boat, discussed the proposed use of the fire lane. He noted there will be just one boat in use. He discussed the use of duck boats throughout the country. LaBelle stated he did not see this as an operation that would be permitted to use the fire lane and discussed his concerns about the vehicle weight and damage to the street and fire lane itself. Evans discussed the construction and safety of the boat. LaBelle stated there will probably be restrictions in place by next spring to address a host of issues we’ve had down there, and he suggested Evans search for another location. He stated he could not support such a request. Marceau stated there is a huge safety issue in that area, and he also recommended another location be found. Evans suggested the Woodpecker Ridge Road fire lane be an alternate location. LaBelle stated launching boats is not a permitted use at that fire lane. He stated these fire lanes are considered public streets and will be treated as such when restrictions are written. Marceau suggested staff research issues that would be involved with allowing such a use at the fire lane. Anderson was concerned about the impact on the adjoining marina when such a boat enters the lake with a “big splash”. Councilmembers discussed alternate locations to launch on Lake Minnetonka. Evans discussed more details of the business operation. He stated once it gets going, the fire lane will not be the only site used for the boat exit. LaBelle stated we will keep him posted on any changes to fire lane restrictions. C. Health Care Savings Plan – Policy Change – Kohlmann stated changes are being proposed to the Health Care Savings Plan. He discussed two major changes. He stated all non-union employees accept the proposed changes. De La Vega asked if he understood correctly that the policy has a two-year life. Kohlmann stated that is the case. Holscher moved to adopt the proposed changes to the Health Care Savings Plan contract. De La Vega seconded the motion. Ayes 5. Motion carried.

10. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR

None

11. REPORTS

A. Administrator – Financial Report/Investments – Kohlmann stated the latest financial report shows the changes resulting from the investment policy.

B. Holscher –Building Inspections, Municipal Buildings and Grounds, LMCC, Southshore Senior/Community Center - Holscher stated the Southshore Center is having their Oktoberfest on Friday, October 6.

C. Anderson - Technology, Fire Lanes and Public Access – no report

D. De La Vega – EFD Board, Parks and Playgrounds, Sanitation and Recycling, LMCD – The Excelsior Fire District will be held on Thursday, October 11 and is an entire event for the family. He stated he and Kohlmann would be attending the EFD Board meeting on September 26, 2012.

E. Marceau – Finance, Commercial Marinas, Municipal Docks – Marceau stated a recent bee sting allergy in the family has prompted him to find out if the police and fire departments carry epi pens. He found that locally, they do not while other departments do carry them.

F. Attorney's Report – no report

G. LaBelle - Public Works, SLMPD Coordinating Committee, Administration – no report

12. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, it was moved by Marceau to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. De La Vega seconded the motion. Ayes 5. Motion carried.

Attest:

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Clerk

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