What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Ordinance 2014-08 (outdoor club recreation as interim use in RRA) / Rocket club withdrawal
The council held a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment to allow private and semi-private outdoor club recreational uses as an interim use in the RRA district, discussed the rocket club’s activities and the fact the original IUP request had been withdrawn, and ultimately adopted Ordinance 2014-08 with summary publication. Separately, when the MASA IUP item came up under Planning and Zoning, the council denied the IUP request because it was withdrawn.
Agenda: PH-1, CC-6a, CC-6e. Motions: M-2, M-6. Speakers: Schulz, Rainville, Meyer, Scheffler, Pilon, Neil Higgens.
Jerry Bauer CUP revocation (21226 St. Francis Blvd NW)
The council held a public hearing on revoking a conditional use permit originally issued in 1994 for a home-extended septic installation business at 21226 St. Francis Blvd NW, with councilmembers citing long-running violations and lack of engagement with staff. After discussion (including a resident comment supporting revocation), the council closed the hearing and later voted to revoke the CUP.
Agenda: PH-2, CC-6d. Motions: M-5. Speakers: Meyer, Rainville, Pilon, Scheffler, LaDoucer, Dale Ames, Schulz.
Frank & Deborah Carlson IUP for Majestic Masonry (18970 Nowthen Blvd)
The council considered and approved an interim use permit and extended home occupation for Majestic Masonry at 18970 Nowthen Blvd, adopting multiple operating conditions including hours of operation, sign limits, limits on employees/subcontractors, and residency timing requirements, plus standard IUP termination and extension provisions and responsibility for processing costs.
Agenda: CC-6b. Motions: M-3. Speakers: Rainville, Pilon.
Swanson/Suchy lot reconfiguration and flag-lot CUP
The council approved Ralph Swanson’s request for a lot reconfiguration and conditional use permit to create one flag lot as part of a minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration, following the planner’s recommendations. Meyer removed himself from the discussion and abstained from the vote, while the remaining four councilmembers voted in favor.
Agenda: CC-6c. Motions: M-4. Speakers: Scheffler, Rainville, Meyer.
City Hall parking lot improvements (patch/crack fill and granite chip seal)
After discussion that chip seal work would occur next year, the council approved moving forward with patching and crack filling in the current year and a granite chip seal the following year, for a stated total of $18,390.
Agenda: CC-8b. Motions: M-9. Speakers: Meyer, Pilon, Scheffler.
Sheriff 2015 contract decision
Council discussed the cost and service levels of the proposed 2015 sheriff contract, with differing views about affordability and proactive policing. The council voted to table the decision until the budget meeting, with Pilon voting against tabling.
Agenda: CC-8c. Motions: M-10. Speakers: Pilon, Rainville, Scheffler, Schulz, Meyer.
Birchwood Lane leaning tree removal and cost share
The council approved removing a leaning tree on Birchwood Lane and set a cost-share arrangement under which the homeowner would pay $200. The engineer memo in the packet described two quotes, a lowest quote of $641, and a remaining city cost of $441 after the homeowner contribution.
Agenda: CC-8d. Motions: M-11. Speakers: Rainville, Schulz.
Troy Enebak disputed fire-call bill
The council revisited a disputed fire-call charge involving Troy Enebak, noting review of the incident with the fire chief and assistant chief and recommending the homeowner be responsible for the full amount. The council voted to require payment of 100% of the fire call.
Agenda: CC-8e. Motions: M-12. Speakers: Pilon, Rainville, Meyer.
City Hall ramp and steps ADA compliance follow-up
Council discussed that the ramp and steps work was completed per the contractor’s bid but did not meet ADA requirements and needed additional railing work; the council tabled the item to gather bids and discuss compliance costs and responsibility for payment.
Agenda: CC-8f. Motions: M-13. Speakers: Schulz, Meyer, Scheffler, Rainville, Pilon.
Forklift replacement procurement
Council authorized submitting the forklift for sealed bid proposals as a next step toward potential replacement or procurement.
Agenda: CC-8h. Motions: M-14. Speakers: Pilon, Meyer.
Park and Recreation off-site research meeting (Minnetonka Gun club)
Council approved the Park and Recreation Committee’s request to hold an off-site research trip committee meeting to the Minnetonka Gun club.
Agenda: CC-8i. Motions: M-15. Speakers: Pilon, Meyer.