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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 28, 2008
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Bob Generous, Paul
Oehme, Todd Hoffman, and Jill Sinclair
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Thor Smith 2139 Boulder Road
Jeff Daniel 1321 Stratton Court
Bill Thibault 11712 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka
Alex Broadston 6418 Highover Drive
Reed Osell 993 Bavaria Hills Circle
Max Romaraggi 17090 Bainbridge Drive
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PRESENTATION OF MAPLE LEAF AWARDS & CERTIFICATES OF
APPRECIATION TO FORMER COMMISSIONERS.
Mayor Furlong presented Certificates
of Appreciation to Lee Scholder and Shirley McGee who served on the Environmental
Commission. Maple Leaf awards were presented to Paula Atkins who served on the Park and
Recreation Commission and Jean Mancini who served on the Senior Commission.
PRESENTATION OF ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS.
Mayor Furlong
presented Certificates of Appreciation and Recognition, along with a certificate to pick up potted
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plants on May 3, to the following runners up: Megan Wellner, Madison Gottschalk, Madison
Blotz, Mackenzie Tommins, Kalley Foster, Oliver Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Brimberg,
Miranda Herz, Sophia Anderson, Willie Hickock, Grace Arrington, and Michael Mason.
The grand prize winner, Monica Paul was presented with a certificate for a potted tree from
Lotus Lawn and Garden. The City Manager showed her framed picture which will be displayed
at City Hall with past winners.
PROCLAMATION DECLARING ARBOR DAY AND INVITATION TO THE ARBOR
DAY CELEBRATION.
Mayor Furlong read the proclamation and invitation to the city’s Arbor
Day celebration.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 14, 2008
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 14, 2008
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated March 25,
2008
b. Accept $2,000 Donation from General Mills for Safety Camp.
d. Approval of Fireworks Permit, July 4, Minnewashta Fireworks Committee.
Resolution #2008-27:
e. Lift Station No. 12, PW055L: Approve Quote for Panel
Replacement.
Resolution #2008-28:
f. Lake Susan Shoreline Restoration Project (Robinson), SWMP
14F4: Approve Quote as amended by staff.
g. Approve Request for Preliminary Plat Extension, Liberty at Creekside, NDI Minnesota,
LLC.
Resolution #2008-29:
h. Adopt Resolution Approving 2007 Fund Transfers.
i. Approve Change Order No. 1, Well No. 3 Redevelopment.
j. Approve Change Order No. 1, Lake Ann Park Picnic Shelter.
Resolution #2008-30:
k. Proclamation Declaring Saturday, May 3, 2008 as Arbor Day in
the City of Chanhassen.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sgt. Peter Anderley gave
highlights from the previous month regarding thefts and home protection measures with the
warm weather coming up. Todd Gerhardt asked Sergeant Anderley to give an update on the
crime prevention seminar. Chief Gregg Geske reported on a number of fires over the past month.
CHANHASSEN CROSSROADS ADDITION, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF TH 101 AND LYMAN BOULEVARD:
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A. SITE PLAN REVIEW, KWIK TRIP.
B. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
C. APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT.
Bob Generous presented the staff report for final plat approval, and an update on the work that
had been done since the preliminary plat. Councilman McDonald asked about the deficiency in
the number of trees on the landscaping plan. Mayor Furlong asked about the timing for the
vacation of old TH 101. After comments from the council, the following motions were made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council grants
final plat approval of Planning Case #08-01 for Crossroads of Chanhassen for three lots and
one outlot, as shown on the plans stamped ‘Received March 28, 2008, subject to the following
conditions:
1.Full park fees in lieu of parkland dedication shall be collected in full at the rate in force upon
final plat submission and approval.
2.Encroachment agreements are required for any extensive landscaping, signage or sidewalk
proposed into County or State right-of-way or City easements.
3.At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat
recording, is $169,297.80.
4.The storm sewer in the public street will need to be adjusted according to city comments.
Revised rational method calculations are required.
5.If importing or exporting material for development of the site is necessary, the applicant will
be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes.
6.Building permits are required for all retaining walls four feet tall or higher and must be
designed by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
7.The sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain within the public right-of-way and along the
Old Highway 101 corridor shall be publicly owned and maintained. All other utilities shall
be covered by a cross-access agreement. The proposed watermain must wet tap the existing
watermain.
8.Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles of all utilities (sanitary sewer, water, and
storm sewer lines.
9.Determine actual elevations of existing utilities. A minimum vertical separation of 18 inches
is required at all storm, sanitary, and watermain crossings. Also, provide 10 feet of
horizontal separation between storm, sanitary and watermain. Any gas, electric, cable, or
telephone located outside of a public easement must be relocated.
10.Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. The 2008 trunk
hookup charge is $1,769 for sanitary sewer and $4,799 for watermain. Sanitary sewer and
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watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the parcel at the time of building
permit issuance. All of these charges are based on the number of SAC units assigned by the
Met Council and are due at the time of building permit issuance.
11.All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant is also required to
enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial security in
the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and
the conditions of final plat approval. The applicant must be aware that all public utility
improvements will require a preconstruction meeting prior building permit issuance. Permits
from the appropriate regulatory agencies will be required, including the MPCA, Dept. of
Health, Carver County, Watershed District and MnDOT.
12.A 20-foot drainage and utility easement is required over the County storm sewer. This
easement will be taken at the same time as the vacation of Old Highway 101.
13.The developer will need to work with the City and MnDOT to acquire access to the site and
acquire the land from Old Highway 101.
14.Access to the site must be via a public street designed to Minnesota State Aid Standards.
This street will be maintained by the City. The public street connection on Highway 101
must align with the lanes provided with the off ramp of Highway 312. Survey existing lanes
to ensure they align with proposed lanes. No parking will be allowed on the public street.
15.Upon completion of the public street, the applicant shall submit a set of “as-built” plans
signed by a professional engineer.
16.Collector and Arterial Roadway Traffic Impact Zone fees will be collected with the final plat.
The fee will be based on the commercial rate of $3,600 per acre.
17.Encroachment agreements are required before the construction of the signs within the
drainage and utility easements.
18.All outstanding assessments must be paid prior to final plat.
19.The applicant shall either move the retaining wall to reduce the encroachment to 50% of the
wetland setback or apply for a setback variance.
20.A vegetation management plan needs to be developed for the buffer. Currently the buffer is
dominated by reed canary grass and agricultural weeds. The buffer for a Manage 3 wetland
must have, at a minimum, 50% dominance of native plant species. The W5 mix shown for
the setback area is an adequate seed mix.
21.Erosion control blanket shall be included for the final 200 feet of the drainage swale along
Highway 101. Inlet protection needs to be shown on the ditch inlets consistent with the
remainder of the plan.
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22.In the event that dewatering is needed, the field inspector shall be contacted prior to any
dewatering activities. All diversions necessary to direct stormwater flow to the temporary basin
shall be clearly indicated on the plan. In the event that these are to be field located, BMPs must
be installed and the SWPPP must be amended to reflect the routing.
23.Make a notation in the SWPPP that the contractor with overall day-to-day responsibilities of
the project / General Contractor must be the contractor for the NPDES permit. The permittee
needs to have an individual qualified to complete stormwater inspection reports weekly, and
after each ½-inch rainfall event. A box will need to be placed on site for these specific
documents.
24.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for
dewatering)) and comply with their conditions of approval.
25.All of the maintenance for landscaping, and irrigation within the City right-of-way must be
maintained by the developer.
26.The plans shall be revised to incorporate a sidewalk along the west side of Crossroads
Boulevard as shown on the preliminary site plan (Sheet 5 of 10).
27.Should the applicant install street lights other than approved Minnesota Valley Electric
Cooperative street lights, then the developer shall pay for installation, future maintenance and
power.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council
approve the construction plans and specifications for Crossroads of Chanhassen dated
March 28, 2008, plans prepared by Westwood Professional Services Inc., and the
development contract dated April 28, 2008, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall enter into the development contract and supply the City with a cash
escrow or letter of credit for $647,130.00 and pay a cash fee of $299,751.80.
2. The applicant’s engineer shall work with city staff in revisiting the construction plans to
meet City standards.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Ernst raised concerns about the noise that is
created as a result of trains blowing their whistles and horns causing disturbances and provided
staff with a copy of the ordinance that Coon Rapids passed that prohibits trains from blowing
their horns and whistles.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt asked Paul Oehme to give an
update on the construction of the two new wells at the South Lotus Park area and off of Lake
Drive East.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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