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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 7,1984
Acting Mayor Geving called the meeting to order.
with the Pledge to the Flag.
The meeting was opened
Members Present
Councilman Horn, Councilwoman Watson, Councilwoman Swenson
Mayor Hamilton came late
Staff Present
Don Ashworth, Bill Monk, Scott Martin
Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Intern
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilwoman Watson moved to approve the agenda as
presented-With the additions of 201 Program and Zamor Resolution. Motion
seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor
Geving, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, and Councilman Horn. No nega-
tive votes. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA: The following items were removed from the Consent
Agenda:
d. First Reading of Sewer and Water Ordinances.
i. Approve Standard Form Development Contracts for Owner and Municipal
Installation of Improvements.
Councilwoman Swenson moved to approve the consent agenda pursuant to the
City Manager's recommendations:
a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Request to Allow for Commercial Stables
and Riding Academies in the R-1A District as Conditional Use, First
Reading.
b. Final Plat Review, Hillside Oaks.
c. Municipal Improvements Policy, Consultants.
e. Re-certification of Assessments for Tax Forfeiture Property, Public
Hearing June 4, 1984.
f. Approve Plans and Specifications for Lake Susan Park Landscaping
Plan.
g. Fireworks Display Permit, July 4th, William Naegele.
h. Resolution Approving Issuance of Duplicate Bond Coupons.
RESOLUTION #84-22.
j. Final Plat Review, Chestn~t Ridge at Near Mountain, Lundgren Bros.
Construction, Inc. ~~D).AtIO(, Sy-z."2.A-
Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor:
Acting Mayor Geving, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, and Councilman
Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING, LANDFILL SITES: Al Klingelhutz reminded Council members
that a public meeting will be held May 17th at 7:30 p.m. on the Landfill
Sites in Carver County.
CARVER COUNTY DEPUTY ASSESSOR, SCOTT WINTERS: Don Ashworth introduced
Scott Winters to the Council. He is assigned to Chanhassen.
Mayor Hamilton came at this point in the meeting.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Councilman Geving moved to
appoi~Mike Rosenwald to the Park and Recreation Commission to fill the
vacancy created by Jack Mauritz's resignation. Motion seconded by I
Councilwoman Watson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwomen Swenson and Watson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilwoman Watson moved to approve the April 2, 1984, Council
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Watson, Councilmen Geving and Horn.
Councilwoman Swenson abstained. Motion carried.
Amend the April 16, 1984, Council minutes by adding the following to page
9, under BEACH LOT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CANOE RACKS.
Councilman Horn - It is a gross overuse of a beach lot situation with 25
feet of lakeshore. I hope we don't see anymore beach lots like this one.
Councilwoman Watson moved to approve the April 16, 1984, Council minutes
as amended. Motion seconded by Mayor Hamilton. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Watson, Councilmen Geving and Horn.
Councilwoman Swenson abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the January 26, 1984, HRA minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Horn moved to note the April 11, 1984, Planning Commission I
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Swenson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen
Horn and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
YEAR X CDBG FUNDS, SUBURBAN SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER: JoAnn Kvern,
Southshore Senior Center Coordinator and Mr. and Mrs. George Steller were
present.
RESOLUTION #84-23~ Councilwoman Swenson moved the adoption of a resolu-
tion approving proposed program for Year X Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant Funds and authorizing its submittal.
Downtown Redevelopment Project: Land Acquisition $33,000
Program Administration 300
Southshore Community Center 5,000
The Coordinator will attend the next meeting at the Chanhassen Senior
Citizens Center to present this proposal. Resolution seconded by
Councilwoman Watson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Ms. Kvern asked that someone from the Chanhassen Senior Citizens Center
be appointed to represent that center on the Advisory Board of the
Southshore Community Center.
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SUBDIVISION VARIANCE REQUEST, 615 LAKOTA LANE, MAYNARD HAPPE: Mr. Happe
was present seeking variances ~create three lots in the unsewered area
of the City. The following variances are requested:
1. Lot shall have a depth not greater than two times its width.
2. Lot shall have a minimum frontage of at least 180 feet at the
building setback line.
3. One side yard of not less than 100 feet.
The Planning Commission recommended denial of the request.
Councilman Horn moved to grant the variances for the subdivision at 615
Lakota Lane for Maynard Happe, Planning Case 84-1, including attachments
1-8 of the Council packet and the percolation tests. Motion seconded by
Mayor Hamilton. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwoman Watson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. Councilwoman Swenson
voted no. Motion carried.
ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST, LOT 3, BLOCK 1,
CHRISTMAS~ES: Councilman Geving moved to table action until Mr.
Foster is present. Motion seconded by Mayor Hamilton. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Swenson and Watson,
Councilman Geving. Councilman Horn voted no. Motion carried.
IMPROVEMENT PETITION FROM OPUS CORPORATION FOR LAKE DRIVE EAST
IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT-ro-Prw-cENTER: --- ----
RESOLUTION #84-23~ Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a resolution
directing staff to proceed with the preparation of a feasibility study
for the installation of sewer, watermain, storm sewer and ponding, and
streets. Resolution seconded by Councilwoman Watson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson,
Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BUILDING REQUEST, OUTLOT B, ANDY'S ACRES: Mr. Greg Ahlm was present
requesting building permir-approval to construct a home on Outlot B,
Andy's Acres. The Council, in approving the subdivision in 1979, acted
to grant approval of the subdivision conditioned that no building permits
will be considered for Outlots A and B prior to platting or subdivision
of such lots. Mr. Ahlm is requesting to use approximately 375 feet of
the unimproved Oriole Lane right-of-way south of West 64th Street as a
temporary driveway and utility easement.
Councilman Geving moved to deny the request for a building permit for
Outlot B, Andy's Acres. Motion seconded by Mayor Hamilton. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and
Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
SEWER AND WATER ASSESSMENT, LOTS 490-496, CARVER BEACH: Mr. and Mrs.
Jerry Cziok were present requesting building permit approval to construct
a home on Lots 490-496, Carver Beach. The City Engineer recommended
denial of the request due to the City's inability to provide year round
access until the street is upgraded and that the sewer and water
assessment be abated. Mr. Cziok submitted a letter stating his arguments
with this recommendation. The Council discussed the situation in terms
of safe access, other lots in a similar position in this area and the
applicant's ability to petition for street improvements.
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A motion was made by Councilman Geving to deny the building permit for
Lots 490-496, Carver Beach and abate all future assessment and refund all I
payments. Motion seconded by Mayor Hamilton. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Swenson and Watson, Councilman
Geving. Councilman Horn voted no. Motion carried.
SEWER AND WATER DELINQUENCIES, AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATIONS:
RESOLUTION #84-24: Mayor Hamilton moved the adoption of a resolution
certifying the following delinquent sewer and water bills to the County
Auditor for collection with real estate taxes in 1985:
1-300310 Tract B, RLS #59 $ 466.88
1-300312 Tract B, RLS #59 $1,025.33
1-400618 Lot 2, Block 1, Surise Ridge $1,101.34
Resolution seconded by Councilwoman Swenson. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
LAKE ANN BOAT ACCESS: Laurie McRostie, VanDoren, Hazard, Stallings, was
present. -rota 1 estimated project costs are $90,000 with grant funding
being approved by the state at 50%.
Mayor Hamilton moved that the presented layout be approved for the boat
access at Lake Ann Park. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and
Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET REVISION, MEADOW GREEN PARK, HALF-COURT I
BASKETBALL FACILITY: A request has been received from the Chaparral
Homeowners Association for the installation of a half-court basketball
facility in Meadow Green Park. This request also includes an offer of up
to $500 toward improvement of play facilities in the park. Residents of
Chaparral that were in attendance stated their willingness to help with
the project.
RESOLUTION #84-24A: Mayor Hamilton moved the adoption of a resolution
approving the installation of a half-court basketball facility in Meadow
Green Park and accept the $500 donation toward that improvement.
Resolution seconded by Councilmoman Watson. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
LAKE DRIVE EAST FEASIBILITY STUDY AND BASIC FINANCIAL PLAN:
RESOLUTION ~25: Mayor Hamilton-moved the adoption of a resolution
approving the feasibility study and general financing plan. Resolution
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY 212 CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mayor Hamilton moved to
appoint John Neveaux, Al Klingelhutz, Tom Hamilton and Clark Horn to the
Highway 212 Citizen's Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Councilman I
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen
Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
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SEWER AND WATER ORDINANCES: Councilwoman Swenson moved to place on first
reading-ordinance 5 - Sanitary Sewer, and Ordinance 6 - Water. Delete
the word "air conditioning" from Section 4.01 of Ordinance 6. Motion
seconded by Mayor Hamilton. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Councilwomen Swenson and Watson, Councilman Geving. Councilman
Horn voted no. Motion carried.
STANDARD FORM DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS FOR OWNER AND MUNICIPAL INSTALLATION
OF IMPROVEMENTS: Councilwoman Swenson-moved to-approve the standard
development contracts. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and
Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
201 PROGRAM: The City Engineer has reached an agreement with Mr. Walter
Zimmerman to acquire a .4 acre permanent easement over a portion of Mr.
Zimmerman's property for use as a community mound septic system at a cost
of $2,500.
Councilman Horn moved to approve a project expenditure of $2,500. Motion
seconded by Councilwoman Watson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LARRY ZAMOR:
RESOLUTION #84-26: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a resolution
recommending to the Executive Council of the Department of Economic
Development that a loan be encouraged and approved. Resolution seconded
by Councilwoman Watson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwomen Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Watson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwomen
Watson and Swenson, Councilmen Horn and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Don Ashworth
City Manager