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CorrespondenceLetter from MnDOT regarding Oxbow Bend neighborhood dated September 6, 2002. Letter from Metropolitan Council regarding Vasserman Ridge dated August 26, 2002. Metropolitan Council 2002 Housing'Performance Score. Fire Department Calls from September 2-8, 2002 Article From Twin Cities Business Monthly. Memo from Sharmeen A1-Jaff regarding Holy Cross Lutheran Church/tower. Fire Department Calls from September 9-15, 2002 Letter from Beverly Stofferahn regarding the Master Facility Planning process dated September 13, 2002. Meeting minutes from Kraus-Anderson Construction regarding the Library. Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report for August 23, 2002. Letter from HTPO regarding an update on the TH 101 Trail dated September 17, 2002.' ~°d[l~.Minnes°ta Department of Transportation o~m~ Metropolitan Division Waters. Edge 1500 West County Road B2 Rose¥ille, MN 55113 September 6, 2002 Teresa Burgess, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard, PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 CITY OF CHA?JH,~ ,=~! SEP 1 0 2002 ENGINEERING DEPT, Re: Speed Zoning - City of Chanhassen Oxbow Bend neighborhood streets Dear Ms. Burgess: An engineering and traffic investigation to determine reasonable and safe speed limits has been completed for streets in the Oxbow Bend Neighborhood, as requested in Chanhassen City Council Resolution No. 2002-59. Based on the investigation results and as Ed Brown discussed with you previously, we have recommended continued reliance on Minnesota's statutory, urban district speed limit of 30 miles per hour (mph). The statutory speed limit is based on development density, and can be enforced whether or not speed limit signs are in place. The proposed speed limit and supporting data are currently being reviewed by Mn/DOT's Office of Traffic Engineering, which will make the final speed limit determination. As soon as the review has been completed, you will be informed of their decision. Streets in the Oxbow Bend Neighborhood have characteristics typical of those existing on most residential streets. Drivers must use a high degree of judgment and continuously react to changing conditions, such as parked vehicles, pedestrians, and sight distance restrictions. The maximum safe speed varies with location, and with time (conditions encountered). A posted speed limit is of very limited value under these conditions, especially if the road does not serve through or non-local traffic. A posted speed limit does not determine the speed of traffic, but rather improves traffic flow (and therefore safety) by informing motorists of the speed considered reasonable by the majority of road users. It is also a basis of enforcement against those who drive at unreasonable and unsafe speeds. As noted in the Council's resolution, Mn/DOT has authorized speed limits for residential streets in the past, sometimes speed limits less than 30 miles per hour. It is no longer our practice to do so, unless unusual circumstances exist. An equal opportunity employer Teresa Burgess September 6, 2002 Page 2 Over time, we have found that local road authorities do not, or cannot, install and maintain the large number of speed limit signs necessary to effectively post non-statutory speed limits for each of their residential streets. When such posting has been attempted, the result over time has usually been a confusing array of speed limits, which are inadequately signed, and rarely enforced. One possible alternative to changing the regulatory speed limit would be to replace the "SPEED LIMIT 30" signs currently.in place for traffic entering the Oxbow Bend Neighborhood with warning signs (possibly winding road signs), and appropriate advisory speed plates (possibly 20 mph or 25 mph). These signs would give traffic entering the neighborhood more information than is provided by current signing; and the 30 mph statutory speed limit would remain in effect for enforcement purposes. The study requested by the City Council for Trunk Highway 101 is in progress; and we expect to contact you within the next few weeks to discuss the study results. In the meantime, if there are questions or you would like to discuss Oxbow Bend speed limits further, please contact Ed (651-634-2372) at the above address. Sincerely, David B. Engstr~, P.E. Division Traffic Engineer DE:EB Metropolitan Council Building communities that work August 26, 2002 Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen MN 55317 Re: City of Chanhassen -Vasserman Ridge Amendment Metropolitan Council District 4 Referral File No. 16500-5 Dear Ms. Aanenson: The Metropolitan Council received the city of' Chanhassen land use amendment for Vasserman Ridge on August 15, 2002. The amendment involves replanning and rezoning 1.94-acres from low density residential to commercial use. This particular parcel is separated from the remaining residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) by west 78th street. The southern portion of the parcel abuts Minnesota State Highway 5, and is adjacent to other commercial uses. We find that the request is in conformity with metropolitan system plans, is consistent with the Regional Blueprint and will have no impact on the plans of other units of local government. Therefore, Council staff will waive further review and the city may place the amendment into effect. The amendment, explanatory materials and the information submitted will be made a part of the city's plan in the Council files. If we can be of assistance to the city, or if you have questions regarding this review, please contact Tom Caswelt, Sector Representative at 651-602-1319. Phyllis Hanson, Manager Planning and Technical Assistance Cc: Robert Generous, Senior Planner Julius Smith, Metropolitan Council District 4 Eli Cooper, Director of Planning and Gro~vth Management Tom Caswell, Sector Representative/Principal Reviewer Cheryl Olsen, Referrals Coordinator www. metrocouncil.org Metro Info Line 602-1888 230 East Fifth Street · St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 · {651) 602-1000 · Fax 602-1550 · TTY 291-0904 · An Equal Opportunit)' Employer Metropolitan Council Building communities that work September 6. 2002 Dear Local Official: Enclosed is tile 2002 housing performance score for your community, based in large measure upon information provided by your community to the Metropolitan Council via surveys this past summer. The Metropolitan Council will use this score in the evaluation and ranking of any discretionary funding request or application until revised scores for 2003 are determined next year. This fall the housin,, performance scores will be used specifically in lundin,, decisions lbr all three of the Livable Communities Act funding accounts - the Livable Communities Demonstration Account. Tax Base Revitalization Account and Local I-lousing Incentives ..~ccount. Thank you for tile assistance you and your staff provided in gathering tile in fbrmation needed to determine these scores. If you hax'c any questions or want to discuss your conanlunity's score, please call Guy Peter.son of mv staff at 651.602.1418. Sincerely, _t%~-, -x,,-._ xk.,,,( ............ Elizabeth Ryan Director of Housing & Livable Communities I-~nclosul'eS : ',',[!'[ (' :~iE.-'.,I~S D..\T.-\ USERS 5t I..'dU~D ,IABR."d:,Y,CO:'dMUNDV'PETERSON:2{~02..I Isg Pc,'To:mancexOg0c, O2PerlScore doc wil.r~r.Q Metro Inlb Line 602-1888 Final Housing Performance Score- 2002 Name of City/Township Criteria - 100 points . Housing Performance Scores Paul Hope Rapids St. Paul ~ka Hgts. ale 98 97 88 86 86 86 85 84 81 80 79 gton 79 78 77 st. Paul 77 76 it. Louis Park 75 Prairie 75 ;tillwater 75 Grove 74 7 72 69 Irooklyn Center 69 Brighton hakopee 68 e Grove 67 horeview 67 -.. lymouth 64 rooklyn Park "63 Bear Lake 62 orwood Young America ~I .......... - - 5'7 57 56 olden Valley 54 Long Lake Vadnais Hgts. Maplewood ...... Mendota Hgts. Sava~'e' . . Osseo '0~-~ark Hgts. Eagan Jordan ~pple Valley 54 54 51 50 50 49 49 49 48' 48 Belle Plaine 47 Rosemount 46 West St. Paul 46 Lauderdale 46 Circle Pines 46 St. Francis 46 Chanhassen 46 Hastings 44_ St. Anthony 44 Mmhtomedi 44 Hugo 43 'Rogers 43 Farmington 42 Mayer 41 Inver Grove Hgts. 41 Arden Hills 41 Prior Lake 41 Hilltop 40 Orono 40. St. Paul Park 40 Ramsey 3-8 Loretto ........ 3} Mound 33 White Bear Twp. 33 Xk-~ tTrt--~w n -' -32 Oak Grove - - 30' Willemie 30 - . Hampton 2~ Lino Lakes 29 ........ Cologne 29 2002 Hamburg Mounds View Newport St. Bonifacius Falcon Hgts. Little Canada ..... Forest Lake' __ Randolph Waterford T~.,p. Dayton 28 28 28 --. 27 27 - 27 27 26 · . 26 25 25 Lexington 24 Spring Lake Park : 24 New Germany 23 Excelsior 23i Maple Plain 23 Rockford 23 Bethel 22 East Bethel 25 Castle Rock Twp. Wayzata Empire Twp. 21 21 20 Gem Lake ~ 20 Bayport 20 San Francisco Twp. 19 Louisville Twp. 1-9 Baytown Twp. 1'9 Andover ---'i8 Coates 18 Belle Plaine Twp. 18 Centerville 17 Grant i 17 Spring Park 16 Ham Lake 15 Vermillion 15 Lakeland 15 Lake St. Croix Beach Randolph Twp. Lakeland Shores 14 mon Mort Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Thurs Thurs Fri Sat Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept 2 9:08 AM 2 5:52 PM 3 2:37 AM 3 8'59 AlVl 3 10:00 AM 3 4:43 PM 3 11:42 PM 5 4:55 PM 5 5:16 PM 6 9:48 AM 9 9:43 AM CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE/RESCUE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2, - SEPTEMBER 8, 2002 Santa Vera'Drive Lake Riley Lakeridge Road Market Boulevard Audubon Road Highway 41 & Highway 7 Pontiac Circle Summerfield Drive Chanhassen Road Market Boulevard Suffolk Drive Medical - possible heart attack Jet ski accident - drowning Medical - possible heart attack Medical - chest pains Medical - diabetic reaction Car accident ~vith injuries Medical - person unconscious Possible lightning strike Possible structure collapse, unfounded Medical - head injury fi'om a fall Cut gas line Bite Sizing GEODIGM USES LASERS AND THE INTERNET TO SINK ITS TEETH INTO THE ORTHODONTICS MARKET. Andrew Hofmeister re- members vMdly the mo- ment he knew his company, Chanhassen-based GeoDigm Corporation, would succeed. "We showed our first product at the American Academy of Orthodontics trade show in Toronto in April of 2001," recalls Hofmeister, GeoDigm's CEO. "Orthodontists were standing five deep at our booth, and all of them were anxious to try the hands-on demonstra- tion. ! thought, 'Wow, we've really got something here.'" That something is emodel. a laser- and digital-imaging technology developed by Geo- Digm that provides three- dimensional computer pictures of the teeth along with relevant data. The system not only re- places traditional plaster casts: it also allows dentists and orthodontists to store, send, and file their records via the Internet, quickly and accurate- ly. It's a boon for patients as well, because it allows them to see exactly how their new den- tal work will look. Here's how emodel works: The orthodontist or dentist takes an impression from the patient, then sends it to Geo- Digrn. From that impression, GeoDigm creates the' ttffee-~ dimensional emodel images, which the orthodontist or den- tist then can have xeadily at hand electronicall~,. GeoDigm sunk its teeth into the dental and orthodontic market just a few years ago. It was founded in 1996 as IRIS (for interactive reflective imag- ing system) Development Cor- poration by Bruce Hultgren, an Eden Prairie orthodontist who wanted to develop 3D elec- tronic technology for oral mea- surement. (Hultgren is now GeoDigm's board chair.) As the company moved from de- velopment to commercializa- tion, it changed its name last year to GeoDigm, referring to a new paradigm in the geomet- rical analysis of oral measure- ment. At the same time, it earned its first venture funding --$1.75 million--from New Mexico-based Affinity Ven- tures, and soon afterwards, began to look for it~ first CEO. It found Hofmeister, a New Prague native who was a top executive at Brite Smile, a $50 million company based outside of San Francisco involved in light-activated teeth-whitening systems. "I came back to Minnesota and saw this incredibly talent- ed group unified around this product concept," he said. "They were all fully commit- ted, both from a talent perspec- tive and a financial resources standpoint. I thought, 'This is the A-team'--that's a vote of affirmation of Minnesota as well as its business and invest- ment community." ~AVnen Hofmeister took the top seat at GeoDigm, the com- pany was considering raising a half-million dollars from a col- lection of blue-chip national and local medical device investors and business pio- neers. Hofrneister expanded that to a $3.5 million private offering, and reached that goal in the fall of 2001. This set the stage for those same investors to add $6 million this past sum- mer. The new money, Hof- meister says, "will give us addi- tional growth funds to accel- erate both our technological market development of our current products.., and accel- erate our dominance of this marketplace." It doesn't hurt that there's little competition. Although a few companies have tried to use laser imaging to design bet- ter dental models, none have succeeded at taking a bite out of the market that matches GeoDigm's. To date, the com- pany has served 25,000 patients through 700 orthodontists in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico; it's now starting to make its way into the Eu- ropean marketplace. Hofmeis- ter predicts that these numbers will rise swiftly as 225 to 300 new patients visit orthodontists each year. GeoDigm distrib- utes emodel through an exclu- sive partnership agreement with 3M Unitek, a California- based subsidiary of 3M Com- pany that is the world's largest 'provider of orthodontic equip- ment. GeoDigm, which now has more than 70 full-time employ- ees, is ready to take up the chal- lenge. While its first 10,000 . _ images took 53 Weeks to devel- op, the company has ramped up. production and today it has the capability to produce 1,000 images in just one week. "The company is growing very rapid- ly,'' Hofmeister says. "And we expect to expand our product and service offerings into or- thodontics and general den- 'tistry very quickly." l ' ' --Jane Schwanke .._ September 16, 2002 Administration Inspections · . ... Planning & ~atura[ Resources Public . Senior Center 5 .: -: - - -7 ' ' ~ ' Andrew Hofmeister GeoDigm Corporation 1630 Lake Dhve West Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Hofmeister I just wanted to send a quick.note and congratulate you on the article about GeoDigm Corporation that was in the September 2002 edition of Twin C/ties Busiuess Monthly. It is always a pleasure to see that a local business is prospering and gaining well-deserved exposure, both locally and nationally. It is companies like yours that help make this a community that is a great place to work, live and play, and one that we can all be very proud of. Again, congratulations and best wishes on your continued success. If you need any assistance on behalf of the City of Chanhassen, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Justin Miller Assistant to the City Manager CITYOF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 ~,: ¢ ,~¢s~,n. MI,, 55317 Administration P,'-:on~: 952.227.1100 Fa:,:: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Fh:.:,'~: 952.227/I Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Fa,' 952 227.1170 Finance :':~: 952 2271 Park & Recreation F'-:'-~: 952 227.! :2 } F~,: ~-52.2£7.'., i;{: ?z-~: 952.227.i433 F?.: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources r;2.22 ,.~ la,_ F~,.: {'52.2£7 i!10 Public Works ~591 ?a;~: Rcad F~:,:: 952.227.i3i 0 Senior Center .... ~. ~3~.zz,'. ~125 r,-.,,,. 952.227.1ii 0 Web Site To: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager From: ShmTneen A1-Jaff, Senior Planner Date: September 16, 2002 Re: 285 Holy Cross Lutheran Church / Landscaping surrounding a tower On September 16, 2002, the landscaping SmTounding the Qwest wireless tower was replaced. Three trees were added in addition to the number agreed upon during the conditional use permit process. The trees are 9 to 10 feet in height. The three additional trees were planted opposite of 1Vh-. Keller's view. Subject ......... ~ ~, , ~,.,~.. tu ,t..',-.. Mon Mon Mon Tues Thurs Thurs Fri Sat Sat Sun Sun SUB Sun Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept 9 2:45 9 5:19 9 6:48 102:55 12 5:54 12 1:01 13 143:55 14 1:2t 15 1:57 15 1:02 15 2:58 15 6:48 AM PM PM PM AM PM PM AM PM AM PM PM PM CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE/RESCUE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9 - SEPTEMBER 15. 2002 Audubon Road Brinker Street Lake Lucy Road Coulter Boulevard Kiowa Trail Lakeview Road East West 78~'' Street Maplewood Circle Boulder Road Pontiac Court Skate Park Boulder Road Medical - person fell Gas leak Medical - trouble breathing Power line down. cancelled Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire Medical - bee sting Car accident with injuries Medical - possible heart Possible illegal burn Medical -head injury fi'om a fall Medical - person not breathing Medical - person felt. head i~\iury Fire alama - false alarm, no fire School District all learners to achieve their personal best Office of the Superintendent Beverly A. Stofferahn 11 Peavey Road Chaska, Minnesota 55318 (952) 556-6110 Phone (952) 556-6119 Fax Stofferahn B @ chaska.k 12.mn.us September 13, 2002 Dear Facility Advisory Committee Member, The growth continues! On Tuesday, September 3, District 112 xvelcomed over '7700 K-12 learners to a new school year. And - as described in my last letter to you in June - the Master Facility Planning process has continued through the summer. In this letter, I'll bring you up to date and invite your advice as the School Board works tbward adoption of a plan - still expected in December. First, these activities on the Board's revised planning timeline have been completed: · School Board Study Session on Early Childhood programs, services, trends, growth ° Board and staff visits to learn about high school models in other districts that have already experienced growth · School Board Study Session on High School needs and educational considerations · Two Master Facility Plan models ("White" and "Lavender") to be presented for public input this fall selected by the School Board. Summaries are enclosed to re-orient you to Master Facility Planning activities. Now, the critical thinking of the Facility Advisory Committee is again needed. As valued advisors to District 112, I hope you will participate in a Special Session to analyze the "White" and "Lavender" Master Facility Plan Models on Monday. October 7.6:30 p.m. in Room B 152 at Chaska High School. Because the FAC has been involved throughout our planning, you are in a unique position to review these models and contribute to the Board's decision-making process. I look forxvard to seeing you on October '7! Prior to our meeting, please contact Betsy Chase at 9_52-556-6241 or chaseb@chaska.kl 2.mn.us with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Superintendent of Schools P.S. On Thursday, October 3, 6 p.m., Chaska High School Blue Forum, the public is invited to an Open Forum on biaster Facility Plan Models. You are encouraged to attend. o '~ c % School Board Work Session- High School FacilitY Plans Staff Reaction to Possible Facility Models 8-29-02 WHITE Model - Two 9-12 High Schools (1500 & 2000 capacity) Advantages Concerns More co-curricular opportunities · Earlier transition at 9th g-rade allows students more time to develop as leaders and be suc'cessful (5) · 9-12, 4 year model; smaller # per grade · Possible for students to know each other and staff; less chance for students to slip through cracks (3) · Allows broad program of offerings'& choices for students to continue (2) · Strong school spirit in this size · Each school could offer some expanded offerings and allow kids to access by choosing to enroll in that school · Could have strong "home base" of deans, house secretaries · Large enough for full time language teacher · "Compromise" between optimum size for student success and cost Is known; closest to what we have now · Still large at 1500 - 2000; small equals better educational experience (2) · 4th house addition that increases capacity to 2000. Could space long-term be used for tech ed or second ECC? Could both HS be more equal in size (or create 3 HS of 1100-1200 as optimum size)? · Transitioning system for 9th grade credits back to HS again; "not fun" but doable YELLOW Model - Four 9-12 High Schools (900 Capacity) Advantages Concerns · Best size for kids - fosters relationships (2) · Each school could have a theme; this increases choices and differentiates for student interest/ achieving 'personal best'. Public seeking choice (if high schools centrally located - B, transportation more reasonable) · Would be easier to repurpose smaller schools when enrollment declines · EC and HS together has worked well in other districts · If centrally located (B) not as competitive across communities · Could save transportation $$ if MS community based (B) · If themed could decrease demo~aphic split by community · Could add space more ~adually in building 900 student schools than in building larger schools and growing into all the space; could not build if under ~owth projections · Cost to duplicate staff in 4 buildings · Fewer choices in courses; may only offer alternate years; 200/grade equals decreased offerings; yet choices can be increased if block schedule in place · Would require much public education and more lead time because this is not what we know now. Would there be enough urgency / support to go this direction even if best according to research? · May be public concerns about EC-HS together · Staff may need to be shared across sites · If each school paired for co-curricular, teacher/coaches may not know students from other building · If centrally located, would students or cities have identity issues? · Boundaries to move from 3 MS --0 4 HS School Board Work Session- High School Facility Plans Staff Reaction to Possible Facility Models 8-29-02 GREEN Model - 10-12 Campus using PR & CHS with 4th House Addition Advantages May have more offerings Concerns If PR becomes separate senior center, will lose kids to post-secondary Disparity in size if PR operates as separate i0- 12 school with 900 capacity If operate as one large school, students traveling between schools - too far apart; safety of driving between (2) If PR had a specialized program, would it attract enough? Or too many and have to turn students away? Concern about narrowing choices and closing off exploration Still 1 HS of 2700; limits opportunities 9~h grade not included Staff won't ~o,a, each other 1 principal and 2 buildings - hard to manage Conflicts with operation as closed campus Impossible to build student/staff community Doesn't match mission/vision of 112 BLUE Model - Builds Two New 10-12 HS on One Campus Advantages Concerns · Equitable buildings - all new Even though 2 buildings; would operate as 1 large school Public acceptance if converting current HS to MS and rebuilding new high schools 1500 student middle schools are too large; even more concerns about size at 6-8. No benefit programmatically to operating large MS If 2 buildings and 1 co-curricular program: OTHER would lose advantages, effectiveness, student opportunities of two woi~ld dilute school spirit - kids wouldn't 'know each other from class If 2 buildings and 2 co-curricular prooo-rams: · shared fields can work (es Bloomington) Science requests natural areas be kept for use as outdoor learning stations in ~vhatever model is chosen. About the White and Lavender Models ............. Both models call for multiple high schools instead of one large high school. The "white model" would create one additional 1500 student high school for grades 9-12 after adding a fourth house to the current high school. Pioneer Ridge becomes a grade 6-8 middle school. The model also builds two additional elementary schools and an additional Early Childhood Center. In the "lavender model," District 112 would ultimately have three 1200 student high schools for grades 9-12 after adding the fourth house to the current high school. In this model, the additional Early Childhood Center would be housed in the fourth house of the current high school rather than building a separate facility. The middle school and elementary schools are the same as in the "white model." Additional detail on both the "white" and "lavender models" will be mailed to Facility Advisory Committee members before the October 3rd and 7th meetings. C-I' Cq ("1 _>, .-__, .j l! HIGH SCHOOL SITE VISITATIONS JULY, 20O2 Mounds View Mounds View School District is served by two high schools, Mounds View (built 1954) and Irondale (built 1967). Seven municipalities are served by the district. Mounds View High School is larger than Irondale. They belong to different athletic conferences at this time. Why this Decision ? Decision made long ago -- Irondale open in '67. No one could share the history leading up to this decision. A dvanta Kids are connected to each other and to staff More opportunities-in activities (double the opportunities) Both large enough to offer comprehensive program "Fresh start" if needed (student could be moved to other school) 9-12 benefits: 12th graders are role models and mentors for younger students "Sharing" students possible for programs with small numbers Programs essentially same (equitable) Most 9th graders don't mix with 10-12 0~.' Co~cer~s (f impleme/zted in ] 12 Duplication of costs · Locking in boundaries forever (District has never changed boundaries) Potential comPetition/perception of inequity HS Site Visitations HIGH SCHOOL SITE VISITATIONS JULY, 2OO2 White Bear Lake White Bear Lake serves multiple communities. At one time it had two high schools. When enrolhnent declined, they made one school to serve grades 9-10 and the other to serve 11-12. ~,Uzv this Decision? Economics (mostly cost of duplicating co-curricular) A dvmzta,ges Keeps community together More opportunities for 9-10 leadership O~r Co~cer~Ts i~ implemented in ]/2 Cross-over between buildings and curriculum challenges an issue (i.e., students in acceleration or remediation can't get what they need) Their study did not favor this model Transportation costs Superintendent Blaesing's statement: "We work hard to make this model work when we should be working hard on other things" Lack of connectedness for kids; number of transitions -- students who make a connection with adult in 9-10 lose it by moving Staff isolation; hard to see 9-12 picture Lose parents 11-12 Limited parking at 11-12 Lack of positive role modeling of 11-12 for 9-10 H~ ~ifo Viqif~qfinn~ DRAFT HIGH SCHOOL SITE VISITATIONS JULY, 2O02 Burnsville Burnsville is growing again after having leveled off several years ago. A bond issue for a second high school failed in the 80's. (They were nearly at peak enrollment at this time.) Now that they are growing again, they needed more space for several years. They purchased and renovated an abandoned shopping mall. Seniors spend three hours at this center and three at the main ca/npus (the switch is done mid-day). The senior center has no media center, gym, or lunch rootn. Why this Decision ? Long ago (1980's) decided on one high school--concern for over- building Current high school at 2,400 (main campus) serves 10-12 Economics -- didn't want to incur higher operating (core) costs Grew after having declined, but are not going to get a lot larger Board vision for emphasis on community service Advantages No extra core staff costs, little additional core facilities space Allows flexibility for short time (years) needed to house students Seniors have feeling of connectedness and ownership, get more responsibility and privileges Opportunity to treat seniors as adults Size -- all know each other if in building (center) at same time Opportunity for staff to grow and try something new O.r Concerns (f implemented in 112 Ability to fill classes with 10th and 1 lth graders due to size of enrollment Transportation/parking Is there a need to re-open lunch after we're used to closed campus? Senior leadership somewhat lost in main building Vision in Burnsville was always connection to providing for seniors a community focus more so/as much as space Potential resistance by staff, seniors, and community. Burnsville reported 90% resistance initially. Now model is widely accepted as acting on their vision. We don't know how people at main building feel Burnsville needed to plan for approximately 300 more students in grades 10-12. We need to plan for about 1100 more. They weren't going to get much bigger when they decided on this model -- we are. Their building houses 300 students. Pioneer Ridge will accommodate 700. What does that mean for program? HS Site Visitations DRAFT DRAFT __ HIGH SCHOOL SITE VISITATIONS JULY, 2002 Wayzata Wayzata High School serves multiple communities in the district. The new building opened in 1997. It is built for 3,200 students and serves grades 9-12. Why thi,~ Model? Dollars: building and operating- with tight funding, didn't want to cut program to support higher operating costs Community pride in one building Community pride in one athletic program Wanted funnel from elementary - middle school - high school Saw the problems other districts faced when they grew rapidly, declined rapidly, and closed a building Saw problems in breaking up students Were concerned that 2 high schools might deplete the critical mass of students necessary to offer wide curricular choices Superintendent (who came to district just as decision was being made) had served a district with two high schools and saw much community divisiveness - Operating dollars (lower in one building than two) Community cohesiveness Comprehensive program Most staff don't travel No boundaries Our Co~zcerns i£ .bnplemented i~z ] ]2 Difficult to connect students/students; staff/staff; students/staff Availability of large site Community support of building one new large building Beyond peak -- how to downsize such a large building Less opportunities for kids in varsity-level activities, but offset by more variety of activities offered Site Visitations DRAFT Meeting Date: 9/12/02 Minutes Typed: 9/17/02 KRAUS-AND~ON CONSTRUCTION COMP~ CONTRAC¥OR.S .&- C©NSTRUC~[©~: MANAGERS .. Building Division . 612 721,7581 · 2500 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis, M]W 55404 CHANHASSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Progress Meeting Minutes #13 Present: D__ NAME COMPANY PHONE FAX E Steve Torell City of Chanhassen 952-227-1199 952-227-1190 E Todd Gerhardt City of Chanhassen 952-227-1100 952-227-1110 E Justin Miller City of Chanhassen 952-227-1118 952-227-1110 £ Barry Petit MS&R 612,359-3234 612-342-2216 E B ill Cox Kraus-Anderson 612-721-7581 612-721-2660 Cy Jim Packard Kraus-Anderson 612-221-2828 952-934-6057 Not Present: P_ NAME COMPANY PHONE FAX E Teresa Burgess City of Chanhassen 952-227-1169 952-227-1170 E Richard Rice City of Chanhassen 612-919-6793 952-227-1911 F Bob Reid City of Chanhassen 952-227-1195 952-227-1190 E Jeff Keogh City of Chanhassen 952-227-1191 952-227-1190 E Bill Bement City of Chanhassen 952-227-1166 £ Mark Littfin Fire Marshall 952-227-1191 952-227-1190 E Melissa Brechon Chanhassen Library 952-448-9395 952-448-9392 E Eric Lembke Bonestroo & Assoc. 612-860-9419 651-636-1811 F Jay Bird Crosstown Masonry 763-434-6371 763-434-7693 F Jeff Landborg Crosstown Masonry 763-434-6371 763-434-7693 E Mike Oelrich Larson Electrical 763-780-8658 763-786-5864 E Brian Gieseke Metro. Mechanical 952-914-3223 952-941-9118 F Larry Koep Minnetonka Iron 952-881-1334 952-881-0998 ~: Steve Voss Voson Plumbing 952-938-9300 952-938-8910 Cy John Dahl Kraus-Anderson 612-721-7581 612-721-2660 Cy Dave Mervin Kraus-Anderson 612-721-7581 612-721-2660 E-MAIL/CELL storell~ci, chanhassen.mn.us tgerhardt~ci, chanhassen.nm.us jmiller~ci.chanhassen.mn.us barry~msrltd.com billco@kabld.com E-MAIL/CELL tburgess~ci.chanhassen.mn.us rrice~ci.chanhassen.mn.us breid~ci.chanhassen.mn.us jkeogh@ci.chanhassen.mn.us bbement@ci.chanhassen.mn.us chfirem@ci, chanhassen.mn.us mbrechon@co, carver.mn.us elembke@bonestroo.com moelrich@lar-elec.com brian.gieseke~exelonservices.com dahl~kabld.com dmervin@kabld.com D - Distribution Method (PLEASE ensure we have the correct e-mail address or fax number.) E-E-mail F-Facsimile Cy-Copy Note: Only one fax is sent to the multiples. All on site scheduling is to be coordinated with Jim Packard, Kraus-Anderson Superintendent. Any contractual or administrative issues are to be directed to Bill Cox. OLD BUSINESS: ITEM 1.11 Although the bldg. permit has been issued, the bldg. inspection dept. still needs to address some issues that Steve Torell itemized in his e-mail to Barry Petit on June 4, 2002. MS&R gave Steve Torell a letter addressing issues No. 1 - 24. Response to the remaining items will be forthcoming. Steve Torell's letter dated August 6, 2002 was distributed at the progress meeting wherein he addresses his original March 20, 2002 plan review letter and MS&R's response to that letter which was given to Steve at last week's progress meeting. MS&R will review Steve's comments and will respond to open issues accordingly. MS&R distributed their letter dated August 21, 2002 to Justin Miller who will forward it to Steve Torell, which is a response to the City's plan review letter addressing open issues. There are still some issues, which cannot be addressed due to potential modifications recently initiated. These will be addressed when the final scope has been established. Barry Petit indicated that the energy calculation for the building envelope is perhaps the most si~o-nificant outstanding item yet to be submitted to Steve Torell. ACTION BY MS&R DATE REQ'D Chanhassen Public Library Progress Meeting #13 Meeting Held: Sept. 12, 2002 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS (cont'd.): ITEM 1.12 Larson Electric is awaiting response for their RFI requesting clarification for the parking ramp lighting configuration. ACTION BY MS&R DATE REQ'D 7.3 The Owner is contemplating installation of a retail coffee shop within the library and was advised that under floor piping required for this installation will be needed by Sept. 1, 2002. Melissa Brechon and Barry Petit attended a planning meeting with the "Friends of the Library" group prior to the progress meeting held this morning. More information to follow. Mechanical and electrical rough-ins, if any, in masonry walls above grade that may be affected by the proposed retail coffee shop, should be provided to the contractor immediately as these walls are being constructed. MS&R City 7.4 Steve Torell stated that all remaining smoke/fire dampers may be deleted from the project. Per the code, these elements are not necessary. Steve xvill speak with the mechanical engineer in this regard. Barry Petit will verify xvith Steve Torell if he has had conversation with the mechanical engineer regarding the dampers. Barry Petit indicated that Steve Torell has talked to the mechanical engineer and is of the opinion that no smoke or fire dampers are needed on the project. Smoke detectors however, are required. MS&R City 7.7 Paramount Engineering xvill review the existing condition at the west side of the City Hall where the piping for the roof drain flows into an existing catch basin, which is to be removed. Provisions should be made to extend this piping into CBMH #108. Bob Reid indicated that the piping, which connects the interior roof drain to the existing catch basin was installed by City personnel and consequently was not shown on the civil drawing. Jim Packard and Bob Wiegert of Paramount Engineering discussed possibilities for handling the rainwater piping. One possibility is to lower the elevation of the manhole by approximately one foot. Paramount will provide documentation for whatever action is decided. Modifications and piping have been completed to collect the rainwater at thcs xvest side of the city hall building. K-A requested formal documentation to reflect the work performed, as this xvill be an extra to the contract. Paramount Engineering will do an as-built drawing reflecting the rainwater collection piping at the west side of the existing City Hall building. They have requested that the contractor .provide location information of the piping and structure modifications. K-A will contact Voson Plumbing for this information and will forxvard it to Paramount Engineering. The existing City installed manhole structure will have to be moved as required by the installation of the new parking ramp foundation and associated earthwork. Steve Torell stated that he would review this requirement with the City engineering dept. and establish a revised design to collect and distribute the CiD' Hall rainwater discharge. city 8.2 Barry Petit indicated that MS&R and the Owner should review the keying requirements for the project. A card swipe or keypad access hardware system may be utilized. Consideration for fire department access xvill also be reviewed. Steve Torell will investigate the type of lockbox the fire dept. will require to secure a key for entrance into the building in case of emergency. Location of lockbox will also be determined. City MS&R Chanhassen Public Libra~ Progress Meeting #13 Meeting Held: Sept. 12, 2002 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS (Cont'd.): ITEM 8.3 K-A requested that the structural engineer review the extent of soil correction work at the south property line. As the location of the utilities and fiber optic cabling is further to the north than originally indicated on the documents, the soil correction work now encompasses the area where the utilities are located. Avoiding these lines will reduce the cost of soil correction in these areas. Jim Packard has forwarded types and locations of existing utilities running along the south property line and has forwarded this information to the structural engineer. It may be necessary to temporarily support the sanitary sewer line as the soil correction work is underway. Also, the structural engineer may drop footing elevation at the porches adjacent to the fiber optic line so if there is work to be performed on this line at a future date, there would be no concern for undermining the footing. The contractor awaits final decision in this matter. Barry Petit indicated that the structural engineer was awaiting information from GME Consultants prior to finalizing any documentation. Barry will contact Meyer, Borgrnan & Johnson after the meeting to see if they have received this information from GME. MS&R indicated that the forthcoming information will be general in nature as far as the concept is concerned and the extent of work will be determined by the existing conditions encountered which will be closely monitored by GME. K-A indicated that this work will start immediately after the ground becomes more xvorkable and therefore requires this information as soon as possible to advise and coordinate their sub-contractors. A meeting with GME and MB&J has tentatively been scheduled for Fri. morning to review additional 6" piping found in the utility trench running westerly towards Kerber Blvd. This piping appears to have stubbed off the water main running north and south in the utility trench. GME's concern is that the soil below the pipe may require soil correction similar to what we are experiencing in the north and south utility trench. GME has requested that we excavate along the newly discovered pipe to determine the soil conditions. If the pipe extends to any length to the west it may run under the masonry tower recently constructed. Discussions of this issue together with the south foundation wall concerns adjacent to the existing utility easement xvill be reviewed. The City located documents which delineated the extent r,f piping recently found. Two runs extend to the west approximately 20' and two runs extend to the east approximately 10'. All pipe terminations had gate valves in anticipation of future development of the property. All piping has been removed and no additional soil correction was required below the piping runs. K-A requested a copy of the historic document for incorporation into their documents.. Three proposals were received from the structural engineer addressing the corrective work along the south building line. They consisted of the following: 1. Over excavation 2. Sheeting 3. Drilled reinforced concrete piers. Additionally, a meeting was held on Tues., Sept. 10 wherein GME proposed a fourth option with the use of a geopier system. All options are currently under review but it appears that the geopier system is the most viable. We are awaiting a cost proposal from the Geopier Foundation Company which should be received no later than the end of the week. ACTION BY MS&R K-A City DATE REQ'D NEW BUSINESS: ITEM 13.1 K-A expressed potential concern for frost getting under the interior column pads which are currently shallow in case the building is not enclosed prior to freezing weather. Bill Cox indicated that he would request a budget estimate from the excavator and concrete subcontractors to drop the footings to frost elevation. ACTION BY K-A DATE REQ'D The next Progress Meeting will be Thursday~ September 19~ ~ 9:00 a.m. at the Kraus-Anderson jobsite office. All present are asked to attend. SUBURBAN TRANSIT ~SSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE REPORT RECEIVED CITY OF CHANHASS REPORT 2002-3 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2002 STA PRESENTS 2002 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS The STA presented "Legislator of the Year" awards to Rep. Ron Abrams (R- Minnetonka) and Rep. Dan McEIroy (R- Burnsville) for their strong commitment to bus transit during the 2002 legislative session. Representatives Abrams and McEIroy were key in securing $54 million in regional bonding authority, which will be used to purchase vehicles, new transit facilities, and other capital items. This amount is a significant increase over the $45 million authorized in 2001, and will allow Minnesota Valley Transit Authority to purchase new, rather than used, vehicles. In the first four years of Rep. Abrams' tenure as Tax Chair, $154 million in regional bonding has been authorized. This is nearly double the bonding authorized in the previous four years. Representatives Abrams and McEIroy also played a significant role in protecting opt-out transit service providers during budget cut negotiations. In particular, Rep. McEIroy fought hard to preserve the additional 2% of MVET that is scheduled to be available for transit operating assistance in 2003. The STA is very grateful for the willingness of Representatives Abrams and McEIroy to work with STA on these issues, and looks forward to continuing this relationship in the years ahead. The STA LeqislativeReport is preparedby Tom Poul and Liz Shields Keating Messerli & Kramer P. A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103 Telephone (651)228-9757 Fax (651)228-9787 TPoul~7andklaw. com LKeating~"nandklaw. com 2002 LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS As a result of 1) redistricting, 2) a large number of retiring legislators, and 3) the fact that all 201 legislative seats are up for grabs, 2002 promises to be an election year that few will soon forget. At a minimum, 45 incumbent legislators will not be returning to the capitol in January. Of these 45 outgoing legislators, 26 senators and 14 representatives are retiring, and five are paired in a race with another incumbent legislator. Additionally, three legislators who were not endorsed by their party are running, and a total of twelve legislators have primary contests. In addition to the new faces, another noticeable difference in the 2003 Legislature will be a reshuffling of leadership positions. Even if the DFL maintains control of the Senate, significant changes in leadership positions will result due to the retirement of Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe (DFL- Erskine) and Finance Committee Chair Doug Johnson (DFL - Tower), as well as many other veteran members. Below please find a chart outlining STA legislative delegation races: Bold = incumbent * = endorsed candidate District DFL Republican Independence COMPETETIVE NOTES or Other INDEX DFL GOP 32 *Angela *Warren Limmer 30.0 50.1 Mitchell 32A *Therese *Arlon Lindner *Tom Child (IND) 28.0 52.5 VanBlarcom is on Elk River VanBlarcom School Board 32B *Rich Stanek 31.8 48.0 33 *Julie *Gert Olson 27.6 55.8 Ed Oliver retiring Ingleman 33A *Madha *Steve Smith 28.4 53.6 VanDeVen on Orono School VanDeVen Board former tax attorney with Gray, Plant Law Firm 34 *Kelly Shasky *Julianne Ortman Doug Williams 29.6 52.4 Williams ran as Reform Party John Fahey (IND) candidate against Molnau in 1998 and against Robling in 2000; Ortman is Carver County Commissioner, ran against Judge Kanning in 1998 34A Bev Simon *Paul Kohls 30.3 50.9 Carol Molnau retiring; running Don Schwartz for Lieutenant Governor (Pawlenty Campaign); Kohls is an attorney with Rider Firm 34B *Sue Sperling *Joe Hoppe 28.8 54.1 Tom Workman retiring; running for Carver County Board 35 *Jennifer *Claire Robling 33.4 47.6 Gallagher 35A *Chuck *Mike Beard ]-om Menke 35.0 46.2 Beard on Shakopee City Gerlach (Green) Council 35B *David Olson *Mark Buesgens 31.8 49.1 37 *Rhonda *David Knutson 33.5 50.5 Arkley 37A *Gerrie Boice *Chris Gerlach Andrew Ward 32.8 51.6 Boice is a DFL House staffer; (IND) Gerlach/Boice is rematch of 2000 t-' 37B *Rosie Judy Lindsay 34.2 49.3 Ozment not endorsed; Lindsay Isaacson Dennis Ozment - school board I' 38 *Deanna *Mike McGinn 34.3 49.7 Rematch of the 2000 election; ] Wiener McGinn is former police officer 38A *Meg Tilley *Tim Wilkin Art Seaberg (IND) 35.8 47.3 Seaberg is former House REP. member, lost to Sen. Wiener when ran as REP endorsed candidate in 1992 38B *Wayne *Lynn Wardlow Paul Bakken 33.0 51.8 Pawlenty retiring, running for Gilbert Alison Bakken (IND) Governor; Allison and Paul Mike Dean (IND) Bakken are wife/husband; Lance Staricha Gilbert formerly staff with MN (Green) Chamber 39 *James *John Trojack 41.3 41.2 Trojack ran against Pugh in Metzen 1998 and 1996 39A *Thomas *Brian McClung 41.1 43.2 McClung - TwinWest Chamber Pugh lobbyist and former Republican staffer 40 *Ray *William 35.4 49.2 Dave Johnson retiring; Heinonen Belanger Heinonen is brother of Ruth Frank Stanoch, worked for NW Sanisidro airlines, ran unsuccessfully for Brooklyn Park City Council 40A *Joe Dan McEIroy Dan Kimmel 34.1 48.7 Wolf retiring; Rosenfield is a Rosenfield (Green) teacher 42 *Larry *David Harm Sherry Butcher 29.5 55.7 Piumbroeck Richard Campbell (IND) Patrick Haley (IND) 42A *Dave Larson *Peter Adolphson David "Ed" Larson 31.6 53.7 Bill Sutherland (IND) Bob House 42B *Ray Daniels *Erik Paulsen 27.0 58.2 43 *Harold Lerner *David Gaither Saundra Spigner 32.8 52.2 Robertson retiring, running for (IND) Lieutenant Governor with Tim Penny 43A *Sheryl *Jeff Johnson 30.8 53.9 Frieman ran against Stanek in Frieman 2000 43B *Wes *Ron Abrams 34.6 50.7 Lindstrom 45 *Ann Rest *Rebekah Adams 42.1 40.5 45A *Mark *Lynne Osterman 40.2 42.8 Carlson moving to District 45B Thompson to run; rematch of 2000 election; Osterman ran in 1998 against Ann Rest BUDGET DEFICIT LOOMS AGAIN Despite the work of the 2002 Legislature to eliminate the $2.289 billion deficit projected for FY2002-03, lagging income tax receipts could mean that the FY2002-03 deficit has not yet been laid to rest. It is possible that the upcoming November or February Revenue Forecasts could indicate a deficit larger than the $319 million budget reserve. If that turns out to be the case, the Legislature will have to tackle the FY2002-03 deficit for a third time. Even if the FY2002-03 deficit has been laid to rest, the FY2004-05 budget deficit is now projected at $1.6 to $2.7 billion, which is 9.5% of the total state budget. In light of this data, the Department of Finance has issued a directive to every state agency to plan for a 10% reduction in state funds during the next budget cycle. While it will be up to the next Legislature to make final decisions on how and where to make cuts, it is highly likely that state government and the services it funds will get even leaner in 2003. STA COLLABORATES WITH MAYORS' REGIONAL HOUSING TASK FORCE ON CANDIDATE OPEN HOUSES The Mayors' Regional Housing Task Force hosted eight legislative candidate open houses to discuss housing and its connections to economic development, traffic congestion, and parks and open spaces. The Suburban Transit Association co- sponsored these open houses along with Metro Transit and HousingMinnesota. The STA welcomed the opportunity to discuss the role of transit in affordable housing, as well as the opt-outs' commitment to transit-oriented development. STA Board members directly involved with this project were: Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens (Eden Prairie), Mayor Elizabeth Kautz (Burnsville) and Mayor Cathy Busho (Rosemount). July 31 August 1 August 7 August 8 August 14 August 14 Carver County Open House (3:00-5:00 p.m.) Chaska City Council Chambers, 1 City Hall Plaza, Chaska Hosted by: Mayor Bob Roepke (Chaska) Hennepin County Open House I (4:00-6:00 p.m.) Park Centrum, Centennial Lakes Plaza, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina Co-hosted by: Mayors Dennis Maetzold (Edina) Nancy Tyra-Lukens (Eden Prairie), and R. T. Rybak (Minneapolis) Scott County Open House (3:00-5:00 p.m.) Shakopee Council Chambers, 129 Holmes Street Street South, Skakopee Hosted by: Mayor Bill Mars (Shakopee) Dakota County Open House (3:00-5:00 p.m.) Regent Room, Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 W. 147th Street Co-hosted by: Mayors Elizabeth Kautz (Burnsville), Mary Hamann-Roland (Apple Valley) and Cathy Busho (Rosemount) Hennepin County Open House II (3:00-5:00 p.m.) Plymouth City Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth Co-hosted by: Mayors Joy Tierney (Plymouth), Peter Enck (New Hope), Mark Steffenson (Maple Grove) and Karen Anderson (Minnetonka) Anoka County Open House (3:00-5:00 p.m.) Coon Rapids Council Chambers, 11155 Robinson Dr NW, Coon Rapids Co-hosted by: Mayors Lonnie McCauley (Coon Rapids), Tom Gamec (Ramsey) and Thomas Ryan (Blaine) August 15 August 22 Ramsey County Open House (3:00-5:00 p.m.) Falcon Heights Council Chambers, 2077 Larpenteur Ave., Falcon Heights Co-hosted by: Mayors Sue Gehrz (Falcon Heights),Randy Kelly (St. Paul) and Sandy Martin (Shoreview) Washington County Open House (3:00-5:00 p.m.) Room B, Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury Co-hosted by: Mayors William Hargis (Woodbury) and Jay Kimball (Stillwater) 09/17/2002 16'56 952829780G HTPO PAGE 02 il? Engineering - Surveying Landscape Architecture September 17, 2002 7510 Market Place Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-$29-0700 ~£2-829-7806 fax Ms. Teresa Burgess, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Bird, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: Project Update T.H..1.01 Trail - City Project 97-12-3 Dear Ms. Burgess: As requested, I am providing a project update for the T.H 101 Trail Improvements. The contractor, Rosbi Construct/on, i.s currently working on getting most of the utili~ work (storm sewer, hydran~ relocations, etc.) completed, and has started on the retaining walls (the Iargest of the retaLn_ing walls is nearly complete). Prior bo this work, Rosfi Construction removed trees in those areas with easements, and began some grading work on the southern end., near the park. Although most of the trees to be removed have been taken down, there are still a few easements, as you are aware, that need to be acquired before the rest of the trees can be taken down. Based on conversations with the contractor, he wants ~ finish the ut4!ity work, and the retaLrdng walls, and then continue wifl~ the rest of the grading. Because of the we~ weather over the last several weeks, the heav4y tra. ff/c along T.H. '101, and because of the amount of smaller ut/lit/es (eelephorte, gas, electrical, and cable) in the area, the storm, sewer and i'etaining walI work has taken longer than anticipated. However, ~he contractor is work~ng hard to have the ent/re trail graded and placed wi~h rock yet this year, with paving of the trail early next year. If the weather cooperates, there is s~ill a chance to have the trail paved this year. HTPO PAGE 03 Once the tra. L1. has rock on it, the contractor wi]] want to {nstall the fences a_nd ra.[1Lng so that the traJ3 can have at least limited ttse, in case .it does not get paved until next spring/summer.- Most of the restoration work will probably not be done until next year, although we may pave at least some of the disturbed driveways this year (especially the steeper ones), and do some cleanup of several of the disturbed areas. This letter roughly summarizes the work the contractor has done, and what still rteeds to be completed. With Q~e uncertainty of the weather, it is very difficult to know how much work will get completed during this construction season. However, the contractor has been. working hard to get as much done a.s possible, and we are optimistic for at least a rocked ira.i! by the end of thi. s .fall. If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please cai!. me at (952) 829-0700, and I will be happy to assist. /Joel Rut..gerf~ Engineering Project Manager