Administrative Section.b
Administrative Section
Letter from John W. Michael dated July 17, 1997.
CCHA Newsletter dated July 1997.
Schedule of Investments dated June 30, 1997.
Letter to Thomas Barry, NSP dated June 25, 1997.
Southwest Metro Transit dated June 26, 1997.
Letter to Tim Menning dated June 27, 1997.
Letter from the United Way dated June 20, 1997.
City Council Work Session Schedule.
August Meeting Calendar.
John W. Michael
431 Trap Line Lane
Chanhaseen, Mn 55317 -9103
Triax Cablevision Thursday, July 17, 1997
FAX 507 -835 -4567
Gentlemen:
The fourth extended cable outage in two weeks is the
stimulus that led me to send you this letter. Frankly, my
family and I are very frustrated with the level of service
we receive from Triax.
We are all frustrated by:
+ recurrent, extended outages
e calling Triax 10 -20 times during outages and always
getting a busy signal
• surviving the voice mail gauntlet only to be on hold at
Least ten minutes more waiting to report an outage
• being aver- billed once or twice each year
• the e _xtrcl time it takes to co rrec L your billing errors
s being charged full price even if the cable signal is out
for hours or days unless we undergo the above
frustrations and demand a credit
• chronic price increases
One conclusion that might be drawn from the above is
that Triax procedures generate maximum income while
simultaneously discouraging customers from reporting outages
or probl When both reliability an d customer service are
poor, you succeed only in driving subscribers to the
numerous satellite dish alternatives.
Unless the level of service from Triax improves
substantially and quickly, I fear that you will find
yourselves in a rapidly shrinking market. The initial cost
of a satellite dish will be increasingly viewed as a
necessary investment to avoid the frustrations of poor cable
sera�ce.
Sincerely
+ �f r
cc: c le Commission, Villager, sun - Sailor
CCHA News Letter
Mighty Ducks
The City of Chaska was successful in receiving $250,000
of Mighty Ducks funding for the construction of a second
sheet of ice at the Community Center. Construction
should start this fall with ice by the
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CCHA Hockey Registration
Mark your calendar, registration for the CCHA 1997/1998
season will be held in the CCC Community Room:
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
;:O��12:00 noon
ieet will be
Sheet should
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GIRLS FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND
SUMMER HOCKEY PROGRAM
This Girls Summer Development Hockey Program consists of ten one hour
on -ice sessions. The program is designed to develop each player's
individual skills and how they apply to the game of hockey: It is geared
for girls ages 9-16. The instructors will also conduct a pre - program
seminar discussing how to properly fit equipment and tips to make playing
the game more fun and enjoyable. The program will be held at the Eden
Prairie Community Center and will be conducted by Chuck Nichols,
- Chaska Girls Varsity Hockey Coach, and Craig Hollenbeck,
Chaska Boys Junior Varsity Assistant Coach.
PROGRAM GOALS:lt is the goal of this program that each player begin to
grasp the fundamental skills necessary to play the game of hockey. Each
instructional session will consist of creative drills designed to develop
these fundamental hockey skills in a fun learning atmosphere. Along with
these drills scrimmages will be included as well.
SCHEDULE: Site: Eden Prairie Community Center Ice Arena
Ice Time: 1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Dates: Monday through Friday, August 4 -15, 1997
Olympic Rink: (August 4, 6, 8, 13, 15,)
Main Rink: (August 5, 7. 11,12, 14)
COST OF PROGRAM: $120.00 ($25.00 deposit due by Ju IS 2(? and balance
due on or before August 1). Program limited to first 30 registrants.
Make checks payable to: Fundamentally Sound Hockey
Mail to: Chuck Nichols
6717 Hallmark Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
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For more information, call Chuck Nichols at 591 -6379 or 949 -1045
Ice Schedule Complete for 1997/98
The Ice schedule for October 1997 through February
1998 is primarily completed. Ice hour allocation for the
CCHA, Skate Club, and City of Chaska programs is
basically the same as last year. School District #112 has
started their own girls hockey team. Additional hours
have been allocated for the school program during the
school day which will not impact CCHA hours.
Bantams
A new summer hockey clinic has been started for
Bantam age youth.
August 18 - 30
Monday August 18
12:00 -1:30 p.m.
August 19 - 25
12:00 -1:45 p.m.
Monday August 25
12:00 -1:45 p.m.
August 26 -30
12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Total: 17 hours
Fee: $130.00 Chaska residents or CC Members
$145.00 Others
PeeWee CCHA Summer Clinic
Openings still exist for the August 4 -15 PeeWee hockey
clinic at the Chaska Community Center. Monday 3:15 -
5:15 p.m. with Tuesday - Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. for
a 20 hour total.
Register at the CCC, $155.00 for Chaska residents or CC
members: $170 others. Instructor. Chuck Nichols
Mini -mite, mite, Squirts
The Chaska Development Hockey clinic at the CCC from
August 18 -19 with 10 hours of skating for each group.
Times, registration, and fee schedule at the CCC front
desk.
Chaska. Community Hockey
Association
State of the CCHA
1997
j
To:.Become
Hockey Excellence in District At,
Minnesota, and the Nation
the Prevailing Model of Youth
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
State of the CCHA
July 199'1
To Become the Prevailing Model of Youth
Hockey Excellence in District Six,
Minnesota, and the Nation
Dear Fellow CCHA Members,
It's been two months since my last communication to you and I feel that it's appropriate to
give you a status update as to the progress of our new Board of Directors. Before 1 begin,
though, first let me say what a delight our new board members have been. We have been
blessed in the past in our hockey association to have had very strong leadership and this
year's board, in my humble opinion, is second to none. I am amazed at both the talents of the
individuals and the commitment and extra effort that they have already displayed. So much so
that I'm confident that you will be seeing positive changes in our association to keep up with
our growing demand and needs.
As of today, we have already had 4 entire board meetings (5 if you count our first meeting,
since our year began May 11 and several subcommittee meetings, all working toward
becoming the prevailing model of youth hockey excellence in District Six, Minnesota, and
the Nation. I am both pleased and very proud of the effort of our board members, and I'm
convinced that once you see some of the changes, you will be as well.
With this being said, let me also assure you that there is plenty to do, perhaps more than ever
in our history, which at times seems insurmountable. I believe, however, that our philosophy
of continuous improvement combined with the support and help of our members, will allow for
our association to grow and continue to reach our goals.
So, where are we now? If you recall, there were eight areas that we had outlined for growth
and improvement merely two months ago. I thought that it would be helpful to summarize
those areas and give you a status report on our progress. These areas are:
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1). Bring to Fruition the Arena Vision Begun by Our Existin0rior Leadership.
Undoubtedly you have been made aware of our progress with this effort recently in
the media when it was announced that we had been awarded the maximum
Mighty Ducks grant by the state of $250,000. This is a monumental
announcement and could not have been accomplished without the efforts and true
partnership of the entire community. Although we are not yet there, we are far
closer to reaching our goal of a second sheet of ice, and I believe that it will
happen.
My personal thanks go to the extraordinary efforts of our CCHA sponsored task
force, lead by Randy Mueller and the countless hours of so many association
members too many to mention. I would be remiss if I did not also applaud the
efforts of Tom Redman and the City of Chaska for helping us to prepare the.
document and the support of ISD #112, the City of Chanhassen, the City of
Victoria, and many other people.
In addition, we are moving forward in our part of the contribution to this effort; that
of raising an additional $250,000 from private gifts. Due to the efforts of Mike
Buller, we have secured financing to retain Mark Davy and Associates to help with
our capital campaign. We have also announced the formation of Tri- Chairs to lead
this campaign. They are Jeff Burzinski, Kevin McShane, and Randy Mueller.- I
couldn't be more pleased with their selection and am already indebted to their
efforts on this project. You will be hearing more from them as their organization
unfolds over the next few weeks.
Also, Paul Berens needs to be thanked for his efforts in leading our architectural
committee and organizing the various users of the new ice (CCHA, Figure Skating
Club, ISD #112, etc.). It is a tough job to keep everyone's desires in place while
still meeting a very strict budget. Paul has done an excellent job with this and is
also leading the efforts to determine whether there is any other money to save
through volunteer efforts.
Lastly, my personal thanks go out to Steve Olinger and other past leaders who had
the vision, courage, and perseverance to address this issue of lack of ice time
when it was not a popular discussion. Without Steve's and our past board's
foresight, we would not be anywhere close to where we are today in building a
second sheet of ice. While many of us are now basking in the limelight and
momentum of building this new building, I for one, would like to publicly
acknowledge these mostly unsung efforts.
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While all of this is extremely positive news, there, is much to do. We will need to
continue to rely on the efforts and vast resources of the CCHA and the entire
community to finish this job. WE NEED YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT!
2). Implement Immediate Strategic Planning.
I am pleased to report progress as to the reorganization and strategic planning
process that our board will be undertaking. We have generously been given the
professional resources of consultant's from Deloitte and Touche to help facilitate
our formation of our vision, purpose, and organization. Although there may not be
changes recommended, this process would help solidify these items and allow us
to better communicate them to you, as well as help our board work in more
synchronization. I'm very excited about this process and looking forward to the
positive changes that it may bring to the CCHA.
We will be surveying you sometime this summer to gamer feedback to help us in
this process. Please make a note to fill out the surveys when they arrive, as they
will be extremely valuable as we go through this process.
3). Implement Off -Ice Training Programs.
Although I don't have much to report yet in this area, I believe that the board is
recognizing the importance of development in our program. Contrary to common
belief, ice time is not the only component to skill development. We can do far
more to help our youth with development than we are already doing.
It is still too early to see if we can accomplish any of this through the new arena,
but there are programs that we can implement even today. Ray Romine is working
with the new high school coaching staff and other local hockey resources on a
plan to implement a form of off -ice training for the upcoming season. We are
committed to the concept of off -ice training and are even discussing establishing a
paid, coordinator position to oversee its success.
All of our level Commissioners are also busy organizing with the City of Chaska
our second CCHA Summer Rink Rat Program, which guarantees to be great fun for
the kids. There definitely will be more to follow on this topic.
4). Aggressively Seek Ice for Our Short Term Needs.
This is a major problem and of course is the basis for our need for more ice.
Despite this fact, though, Tom Redman has been pulling rabbits out of his hat by
scratching up ice time at various locations, and he's not finished yet! While this is
admittedly not the best of scenarios, I believe that we will be in a position better
than we were in last year and make progress in our goal of providing more ice time
for our development programs.
Rod Kern, our district six representative has shared his leadership abilities with us
in regard to helping us figure out the complex issues of ice time allocation in
shortage situations such as ours. Although there will not be a satisfactory solution
to this problem until we do have more ice, I believe that you will see every effort
made from our board to step us in the right direction on this serious and complex
issue.
5). Develop and Implement a Girls Program that Grows to Second to None.
This is an objective that can be met, but we will need to have great patience in
bringing it to fruition. Claire Scnurr is heading up this effort and I know will do a
fine job. With the announcement of Chuck Nichols as the head girl's varsity
coach, and his desire to help get our girls program off the ground, I feel confident
that we will put in place the right plan to get to our goal. Claire is already
investigating ways to promote girls' hockey, and from what I hear of some of her
ideas, we will be very creative in attracting players.
This is not an idea that we can afford to give up on, and it really has nothing to do
with the number of players that we even get this year. Rather, it is about
commitment to developing a program. Somehow we will find a way to get our
girls program the ice time that they need.
6). Implement a Season Long Goalie Development Program.
We are well on our way to accomplishing this objective. We have had several talks
with Paul Ostby and have secured the ice hours necessary to start the "CCHA
Goalie Club". Part of the initial training will be to coach the coaches with
appropriate practice drills and how to better utilize the goalies in practice. There
will be follow -up with the coaches and, of course, regular scheduled goalies -only
practices, probably held every other week.
We expect to be working in concert with the high school with this program. I'm
sure that this will be an exciting part of our development process and I'm expecting
it to be a top -notch program that will build this critical skill position over the long
run.
Regarding equipment, Lynn Clements and his goalie equipment committee has
recommended a plan to the board which was "recently adopted to ensure high
quality equipment for all players who need it, while charging reasonable rates for
its use. Thank you to Kevin Knutson and all the parents that contributed to the
passing of this new plan. .
7). Aggressively Develop and Improve our Image
Hopefully you have seen some of what's to come in recent media articles, mostly
surrounding the new ice sheet. As important as the publicity, of course, is what is
said about the CCHA. I'm proud to report that we are consistently mentioned as
partners with the community.
Recently we were asked to participate in the high school coaches' selection.
process. I'm sure you've heard the news that Chuck Nichols and Dave Snuggerud
have been selected to lead our girls and boys hockey teams, respectively, into the
future. Both of these very fine coaches also have a genuine desire to assist our
youth programs and help them to develop.
In addition, we have other local resources to draw upon in Reed Larson and Mike .
Ramsey. These will be exciting times for CCHA Hockey. Also, we are setting up a
Web Page with the city of Chanhassen, Mark Giordana is helping me to develop a
promotional video to play at the schools to attract players, and Bryan McGovern is
looking at other forms of communication tools to best meet the needs of the
CCHA.
Yet with all of the good news and foundation building that we have done with this
issue of image, we will not be able to fully meet our potential until we bring on
someone to lead this area. This position will be high profile and, from my
perspective, critical in helping us to facilitate a deep integration and working
relationship between our association, community, and school district. I'm hopeful
that this will be identified in our strategic planning as well. If you are interested
in leading our communication and public relations efforts, please contact me
directly.
8). Provide Financial Wherewithal for Players of all Socioeconomic Categories to Play
Hockey.
This is an area of personal passion for me, and I have to admit, there are no easy
solutions. The fact of the matter is that our sport has become expensive largely
due to the rapidly growing need for ice time and the inability for communities to
meet that need in the spirit of public service. In other words, we can expand our
sport, but mostly at our own expense. Please don't take me wrong. The example
of how our association and other ice users have been recently working with our
community and school district in a sense of partnership is refreshingly hopeful of
things to come.
I'm not crying over this, it is what it is. Even other sports are now feeling the
effects of this phenomenon. The fact still remains, though, that we as a group
contribute far more to the operating expense of our sport than does nearly any
other sport. I believe that the activity fee to play basketball, for example, is
somewhere around $35, yet the cost to build a gymnasium is hardly less
expensive than an arena, if at all. Despite the fact that the costs to operate an
arena are somewhat higher, the proportion of expense that we pay is unfair. We
must, as an association and as a community, get back to factoring in the intrinsic
value of the real reasons that youth athletics are important —to all and for all of us.
I believe the way that we address this is by first developing ourselves as real
community partners, which I think we are starting to accomplish. Simultaneously,
we need to carefully raise the issues of proportional expense and intrinsic value
with our partners. Lastly, we must realize that the real burden of this issue lies
wholly with us. We need to take the lead and the responsibility of this issue. There
will be no free lunch.
Which brings me to what we are currently doing. Earl Schaub, our Vice President
of Business, along with an ad hoc committee which he has formed, has put
countless hours into developing new and different fund raising ideas for our
association which are geared to help those who want assistance with the costs of
our sport.
I am especially pleased with the work that Suzie Blake has done with our
Concessions area and I hope that the changes that we are making will be as well
received as they are exciting. In essence we will be cutting down the number of
hours that you are required to work and giving "ice credits" to those who wish to
use the concession stand to offset their assessments. In addition, Suzie has been
an invaluable help to me in assisting us with our upcoming survey and strategic
planning sessions.
Dave Erickson, our Treasurer will be putting in place procedures that will make
paying your assessments a little easier. Some of the ideas that we are exploring
are credit card payments as well as checking account debit programs, to name a
few.
Well, as you can see, there are many, many initiative going on within our association. I hope
to be providing you updates on a regular basis. Please watch for the changes in our
newsletter and the special feature columns that most all board members will be writing to help
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keep you informed. If you get a chance, please Jet myself or.any board member know your
opinions of how we can keep improving.
You have elected an unprecedented board at an unprecedented time in our history who has
dedicated a major amount of time and effort, mostly for the love and growth of this great sport,
to serve our growing needs. If you find it in your hearts, when you see any of them, please
thank them for their effort. I know that I am already indebted to them for the progress we have
already made.
Finally, in closing, I recently was in New Orleans to speak at a convention. While relaxing in
the hotel lobby, I looked up and saw none other than Mike Ditka, the former Chicago Bear's
coach, getting his shoes shined. After his shine he came over to the lounge area and sat down
with what appeared to be a random group of fans, who were also gawking at him, and started
chatting.
Now I don't know what your feelings are toward Mike Ditka, but while he was with the Bears
he sure did a number on my Vikings. Despite my predisposition, I couldn't help but notice that
he really seemed like a regular guy. It was then that I was reminded of his inauguration speech
to the Football Hall of Fame, which I think can be translated to our efforts here at the CCHA.
He said, "Excellence in football and excellence in life is bred when men recognize
opportunity and pursue it with passion."
I believe that our vision of 'becoming the prevailing model of youth hockey excellence in
District Six, Minnesota, and the Nation' is attainable, but only with the dedication of our
members and the continued passion to always do the right things. I look forward to continuing
to serve the needs of the CCHA and in helping to meet that end.
RespectfullyYours,
Jim Leone
President
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Schedule of Investments
6/30/97
Cost
Interest
Investments
Purchase
Sold
Maturity
Maturities
Pace
Basis
Current
Current
Unrealized
Income
— CUSIP #
Date
Date
Date
+300 -300
Value
to date
Yield
Market
Gain(Loss)
YTD
State Bank of Chanhassen
acct# 090106
Cash
526,130.53
526,130.53
N/A
26,747.08
Prudential Securities
acct# 008- 969604 -33
Cash
0.00
0.00
N/A
7.52
0.00
0.00
0.00
7.52
Coastal Securities
acct# 3TL -033432
Cash
53.10
4.10%
53.10
N/A
108.96
53.10
53.10
0.00
108.96
Piper Jaffray
acct# 120- 028351 -041
Federal Farm Credit Bank Discount Notes
313313KA5
11/08/96
08/05/97
1,250,000
1,202,656.25
1,250,000.00
47,343.75
(9,293.40)
PEFCO
742651BSO
11/13/96
04/30/98
1,000,000
1,002,656.25
5.76%
998,750.00
(3,906.25)
19,140.41>
Federal National Mortgage Association
31364CLD8
11/13/96
09/17/98
1,000,000
1,010,468.75
6.29%
1,004,750.00
(5,718.75)
13,419.182;
Strip Government Receipt Ser 97 -1
30766KAD8
06/27/97
01/21/99
1,100,000
1,003,002.00
1,000,714.00
(2,288.00)
0.0Q "'
Federal Home Loan Bank
313390AW6
11/13/96
04/06/99
750,000
759,140.63
6.29%
752,812.50
(6,328.13)
12,511.95:1:
Federal Home Loan Bank
313394JK5
12/02/96
09/30/99
1,000,000
1,010,078.10
6.78%
1,003,130.00
(6,948.10)
16,860.27`
CD Lasalle (Exchange) Nall Bank Chicago, ILL
51802KD62R
12/19/95
12/19/00
N/A N/A
95,000
95,000.00
5.50%
95,000.00
N/A
2,551.46
FNMA Medium Term Note
31364BRL6C
12120/95
12/20/00
10.23 1.51
1,000,000
1,000,000.00
6.46 9 /6
993,640.00
(6,360.00)
30,165.21
Federal Home Loan Bank
313392PX4C
12/26/95
12/26/00
9.00 1.46
1,000,000
1,000,000.00
6.39%
994,060.00
(5,940.00)
30,880.14 °:
Federal Home Loan Bank
313392WB4C
01/25/96
01/25/01
9.00 1.46
1,000,000
1,000,000.00
6.36%
992,810.00
(7,190.00)
4,579.84.
CD Greenwood Trust
39739BDJ7R
03/06/96
03/06/01
N/A N/A
95,000
95,000.00
95,000.00
N/A
2,131.26`:
CD Manufactures Trading & Trust Buffalo, NY
564759CK2R
11/29/95
11/29/02
N/A N/A
96,000
96,000.00
6.00%
96,000.00
N/A
2,517.70`
CD European American Bank
29874ATE9R
01/25/96
01/25/03
N/A N/A
96,000
96,000.00
5.80%
96,000.00
N/A
403.94
Piper Money Market Fund /Cash
5,333,645.94
5.25%
5,333,645.94
N/A
52,911.27
14,703,647.92
14,706,312.44
2,664.52
178,779.23
Total all current Investments
14,703,701.02
14,706,365.54
2,664.52
178,895.71
Cost
Interest
Investments Sold
Purchase
Sold
Maturity
Maturities
Face
Basis
Current
Sales
Realized
Income
CUSIP #
Date
Date
Date
+300 -300
Value
to date
Yield
Price
Gain(Loss)
YTD
FHLMC Partn CTFS pool # M80316 "GOLD"
31282RK52
03/20/96
02/25/97
04/01/01
1,456,958
1,119,665.73
6.07%
1,110,538.70
(9,127.03)
13,224.64
FHLMC Partn CTFS pool # L80116 "GOLD"
31335RDVO
04/22/96
02125/97
09/01/01
3.87 1.09
547,737
400,517.91
7.33%
398,852.27
(1,665.64)
5,777.53
US Treasury Notes
912827E73
06/13/96
03/31/97
03/31/97
2,940,000
2,967,103.13
6.87%
2,940,000.00
(27,103.13)
50,531.25
(37,895.80)
69,533.42
Net Interest Earnings -
Investments
248,429.13
Chan Bank Interest
26,747.08
Net Interest Earnings - All
275,176.21
CITY OFee-'',
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
June 25, 1997
Mr. Thomas D. Barry
Government Sales Representative
Northern States Power Company
5505 County Road 19
Excelsior, MN 55331
Re: Traffic Signal Lamp Conversion to LED - File No. PW -192C
Dear Tom:
Enclosed please find the application forms for the local government loan program to convert the
traffic signals in Chanhassen from the standard lamps to LED. I have included a completed
Project Summary /Savings Report, the listing of all the affected traffic signals along with your
associated meter number and account number, a signal system inventory for placement of the red
indicators and the pedestrian indicators, current power consumption calculations, energy savings
calculations and information on watt reduction with the LED lamps. The entire hardware
conversion is proposed to be conducted by Chanhassen City Maintenance personnel.
I look forward to continuing working with you through the coordination of this energy- saving
conversion program Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Charles D. Folch, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
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SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Chanhassen Staff Advisor to SW Metro
FROM: Len Simich, Executive Director
DATE: June 26, 1997
SUBJECT: Circulator /Telebus Complaints
The purpose of this memo is to respond to some of the complaints you have received concerning
the changes we have recently implemented to the Telebus and Circulator services.
The Circulator started up Monday, June 16th as planned. The system had a few hitches, but the
Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC) staff has, and will continue to resolve these issues
as they arise.
Statistics from the first week of operation show an increase in ridership of approximately 75
passenger trips per day. This indicates that we have been able to provide more service, to more
individuals, within the same budget expenditure than the prior weeks with just the Telebus
operating.
As you are aware, the Telebus service has been a very tailored, almost taxi -like service operating
for the past eleven years. While it provided a great benefit to the riders, the cost to provide this
service (ranging between a $16 -$18 subsidy per passenger) is very high. Besides this, the total
service hours available had been taken up by a relatively small number of riders. Because of these
two factors, SMTC needed to make changes that would not only improve the efficiencies of the
service, but open it up to a larger number of individuals.
To do this, we implemented operational measures that were not very popular with some of our
long term Telebus passengers. The new measures included Telebus vehicles assigned to operate
within zones, and for those longer commute trips (Chaska to Eden Prairie for example), passenger
are basically forced to transfer onto a Circulator rather than have Telebus operate the entire trip.
Operating the service in this fashion should help maximize efficiencies by providing more rides in a
given hour, plus it opens the Telebus service up to those individuals that do not have other transit
options (Le. the Circulator).
Unfortunately, our new procedures did not take into account the needs of the special riders that
have become dependent upon Telebus for their daily /weekly trips. This is something that was not
done intentionally, but came about due to the fact that Telebus is a general public service not an
ADA/Metro Mobility service. Because the Telebus is a general public service, we did not, nor
could we have a tracking mechanism in place that collected information from passengers with
special needs.
The special needs passengers in this context, are individuals that may not be able to walk three
blocks to access our service, or may not be able to ride independently, therefor making transferring
between vehicles, reading a schedule, or even waiting for a bus impossible.
SMTC staff and our provider have been working very hard to handle this situation so that no
individual is completely cut off from receiving a trip. An initial meeting with a number of
groups /agencies affected by our changes (senior's, disabled, day training centers) was held on
Tuesday, June 24th. At his meeting we discussed service options, and have committed to come up
with a plan of action by Wednesday, July 2nd.
Our goal is identify transportation options for everyone needing transit services. We realize that
SMTC can no longer afford to operate the way it had been, but we hope to find solutions that
although may not be what everyone wants, will meet their basic mobility needs.
If I our any member of my staff can be of further assistance please feel free to call.
CC. Don Ashworth
Carl Jullie
Dave Pokorney
Representative Tom Workman
Southwest Metro Transit Commissioners
C I TY 0 F"
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
June 27, 1997
Market Square Association Limited Partnership
Attn: Mr. Tim Menning
200 West Highway 13
Burnsville, MN 55
Re: Repayment Amount for Site Costs
Dear Mr. Menning:
This letter is to inform you that as agreed to in the Private Redevelopment Agreement, Market
Square Associates Limited Partnership is obligated to make a $796,250 repayment for site
improvement costs at a rate of 10% per annum. As of December 31, 1996, the total amount due
was $1,178,361.65 plus interest. As of June 25, 1997, interest has been calculated at $38,394.52
(or $218.15 per day) bringing the total amount due to $1,216,756.17.
If you have any questions regarding the numbers, please contact me at 937 -1900 ext. 110.
Sincerely,
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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United Way
of Minneapolis Area
404 South Eigtlth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 554044084
(6 340-00 Kara Wickenhauser
Chanhassen Senior Center
1997 BOARD Of DIRECTORS 690 Coulter Drive
EXECUTIVECOMMfTZE Chanhassen, MN 55317
officers
Diana E. Murphy
Chair of the Board
flon James Dear Ms. Wickenhauser
vice ch*
We have worked with IBM to determine agencies that serve the community with
a special emphasis on providing job training and employment, literacy,
community and family services, and support for the disabled /disadvantaged.
Additionally, IBM would like to see these computers placed in areas where they
directly serve members of the community, rather than for agency administrative
purposes.
Wi'lia""H.°'is
Treasure
Judith S. Corson
CorporateSeereUq
IBM Corporation has recently informed us that they will be supporting the United
Way of Minneapolis Area with a computer equipment grant and the Chanhassen
Senior Center has been selected to receive an IBM Pentium PC -340 with a 14"
David C. Cox
monitor, valued at $ 1,598.001
ImmediatePastMir
Board Committee Chaos
Keith A. Baker
Susan Bennett
Thomas M. Crosby, Jr.
William W. George
Kathryn H. Tunhen
m- Largemembets
Barbara Peterson Burwell
Hobe J. Dayton
Aichard 0. Johnson
Ernest S. Micek
Sharon L. Prest
James J. flenier, PhD.
Beryamin F. V M,had
MEMBERS
Candice M. Aguilar
Sharon Sayles Belton
Marvin Borman
James R. Campbell
Anne D. Carrier
H. Yvonne Cheek, PhD.
Edward N. Dayton
Beverly Dusso
Kristine S. Erickson
Michael B. Fdemran
Hector Garda
Frederick M. Green
Harry Grigsby
John F. Grundhcler
James J. Howard
David R. Hubers
Mark J. Hudson
Carol R. Johnson
David R. Johnson
flandyJahnson
Aobert W. Johnson
Ember fleichgottJunge
Jean B. Keffeler
Richard H. Lenrry
Jan Malcolm
Thomas R. McBumey
Rchard D. McFarland
Robert H. McKee
Jacob R. Milees
Linda J. Mona
Christine A. Morrison
Dale R. Olsoth
Lynn C. Olson
Robert D. Potts
Suzanne M. Roberts
Dawn H. SchnickelsJoimson
Louise A. Sundin
Michael W. Unger
Raymond G. Viaull
flay Waldron
James E. Weyrens
Kenneth B. Woodrow
President
James C. Colville
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Enclosed you will find a copy of the IBM Corporation 1997 Product Donation
Program Agency Grant Application. Please complete all sections and return to
my attention by July 7, 1997. Once we have received your application, we will
complete the process with IBM and secure a delivery date for your equipment.
As a recipient of this equipment grant, your agency is also eligible to have the
new FirstCal/NeFm software application installed at a special one time, one year
price of $400.00 (regularly $500.00 per year.) Please indicate on your
application (question #10) if you would like to use this application as a part of
your project for equipment grant.
Congratulations on being selected to receive this equipment! We look forward
to working with you and IBM in the future.
Sincerely,
Catherine Jirik
Director
United Way's First Call For Help@
(612) 340 -7421
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1997 CITY
COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS
TIME
DATE
ITEMS
ALLOTTED*
January 6
• Park Task Force, Community Survey
5:30 p.m.
• Organizational Items
Courtyard Conference Room
• Commission Responsibilities
• Accounts Payable
• Position Classification and Pay Compensation
Plan
February 3
• Interview Applicants for Planning Commission
• 45 minutes
6:30 p.m.
• Housing & Redevelopment Authority
• 45 minutes
Courtyard Conference Room
• Appointments to other City Commissions
• 15 minutes
• Topics for future work sessions
• 15 minutes
February 18 (Tuesday)
• Position Classification & Pay Comp. Plan
• 15 minutes
5:30 p.m.
• Senator Oliver/Rep. Workman re: Property Tax
• 30 minutes
Courtyard Conference Room
Freeze for Senior Citizens
(Steve Berquist unable to
• Housing & Redevelopment Authority
• 30 minutes
attend)
• Topics for future work sessions
• 15 minutes
February 24 (before regular
• Presentation of Park Survey Results, Decision
• 45 minutes
meeting) 6 :00 p.m.
Resources.
Courtyard Conference Room
March 3
• Southwest Metro Transit Update and Loan
6:30 p.m.
Request.
Courtyard Conference Room
• 1997 Department Goals
• CDBG
• State of the City Address, Strategy
• Set Special Meeting Date to Interview
Commission Members
• Review Budget & Revenue Report Formats
March 13
• Team Building, Dick Leider
5:00 p.m.
• State of the City Address
Courtyard Conference Room
March 17
• Public Safety Commission/Building
6:30 p.m.
Inspections Panel
Courtyard Conference Room
• State of the City Address, Review Presentation
• Update from Planning Director re: Past,
Present & Future Document; Comprehensive
Plan; and PUD Ordinance.
• Public Works Goals
March 31- Meeting Canceled
• Discussion of Board of Review Process,
5:30 p.m.
County Assessor.
Courtyard Conference Room
• Communication, Nancy Mancino.
(Mark Senn absent)
• Affordable Housing
April 7
• Decision Resources Executive Summary on
6:30 p.m.
Carver County Library Needs, 5:00 p.m. at
Courtyard Conference Room
Carver County Courthouse
• Downtown Moratorium - 6:30 p.m.
• Board of Review & Equalization - 7:00 p.m.
• Park Task Force 7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
April 10
• Gateway Development, Steiner
5:30 p.nL
Courtyard Con erence Room
April 21
• Interview Public Safety Commission
6:30 p.m.
Applicants (2) - 6:30 p.m.
Courtyard Conference Room
• Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission -
7:00 p.m.
• Affordable Housing
• Finalize EDA
• Gateway Development, including TIF analysis
• 1998 Budget Work Session Schedule
May 5
• Discussion with County Assessor - 5 p.m.
45 minutes
5:00 p.m.
• Analysis of Tax Exempt and Public Lands
Courtyard Conference Room
(Where, how many, fiscal impact)
1 hour
• Meet with Senior Commission re: Goals
• Park & Recreation Commission Interviews (4)
1 hour
Ma y 8
• Team Building Workshop, Dick Leider —The
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
workshop will be held in Suite 1750 (17'
Normandale Lake Office
floor) of the Normandale Lake Office Tower,
Tower
8500 Normandale Lake Boulevard (the Tower
adjoining Kincaid's Restaurant).
(Lisa 921 -8686)
May 19
• Meeting with Carver County HRA, Julie Frick
5:30 -6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
in the Courtyard Conference Room
Courtyard Conference Room/
• City Hall Expansion.
6:30 -6:55 p.m.
Recreation Center
• Set Date for Vision Meeting.
6 :55 -7:00 p.m.
7:00 -9:15 p.m.
• Citizen Input, Comprehensive Plan Meeting
Facilitated by Planning Staff and Mark
Koegler --- Council's role is to listen (at the
Recreation Center
June 2
• Performance Review Discussion with Jim
3:30 p.m.
Brimeyer.
Courtyard Conference Room
• Comprehensive Review, MIS System
Demonstration and Financial Review
• Historic area of downtown, Planning with
Staff
• 1998 Budget Expectations, Discussion
• Carver County HRA, Housing Program.
June 16
• Canvass Election Results -5:00 p.m.
• No work session —Nancy and Mike will be out
of town.
June 30
• City Counrlil meets;wid.0im Brimeyer (1 hr.)
5:30 -6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
• City Council and City Manager meet for a
6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Courtyard Conference Room
performance review with Jim Brimeyer (1 hr.)
July 7
• Peter Olin and staff to give us a presentation.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
• Mike Gorra on golf course.
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
At the Arboretum
• Meet with Senior Commission regarding
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
(this location has not
goals.
been con armed et)
• Analysis of tax exempt and public lands
July 2.1
• Fire Department and City Council get together
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Courtyard Conference Room
(at the fire station).
• Executive Session: Oak Hill Townhouse Assn.
5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
• Discussion Regarding NLC Conference
6:00 - 6:15 p.m.
• Metropolitan Council Local Planning
6:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Assistance Grant.
August 4
• Strategic Planning:
5:30 p.m.
- MUSA
Courtyard Conference Room
• Board of Review Process
• Highway 7 Access Closures, MnDOT
August 18
Carver County Library, Jill Shipley
5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
• 1996 Audit Report
Courtyard Conference Room
• Strategic Planning:
- MUSA
September 15
• 1998 Budget:
5:30 p.m.
- Park & Recreation Dept.
Courtyard Conference Room
- Public Safety
September 29
• 1998 Budget:
5:30 p.m.
- Planning Department
Courtyard Conference Room
- Administration
October 6
• 1998 Budget:
5:30 p.m.
- Public Works
Courtyard Conference Room
- Special Revenues & General Revenue
October 20
• 1998 Budget:
5:30 p.m.
- Prioritize Requests & Strategic Plan
Courtyard Conference Room
November 3
5:30 p.m.
• 1998 Budget:
- Present Balanced Budget & Strategic Plan
Courtyard Conference Room
November 17
5:30 p.m.
Courtyard Conference Room
December I
5:30 p.m.
Courtyard Conference Room
December 15
5:30 p.m.
Courtyard Con erence Room
December 29
5 :30 p.m.
Courtyard Conference Room
* The time allotment is a "best guess" of how much time will be required to discuss the item.
More or less time will be allotted as necessary.
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Items to schedule:
• Public Works and Park Maintenance Expansion (at the Public Works Facility)
• Code of Ethics.
• Park & Recreation Items to be scheduled after the referendum vote:
• Park & Recreation Commission Long and Short Range Goals
• Park Acquisition and Development Five Year Capital Improvement Program
• Funding Sources for Park, Open Space, and Trail Initiatives
• The Chanhassen Senior Center —The Challenges Presented by the Promise of
Congregate Dining
• Replacement of Lake Ann Park Entrance Road and Parking Lot Infrastructure
• February Festival
• Update on Water Resources Projects, Phillip Elkin
• Local Sales Tax/Franchise Fees - Position papers by Mark Senn and Don Ashworth
• Strategic Planning
• Dean Johnson Construction
• Post Office
• Affordable Housing
• Southwest Metro Transit
• Environmental Commission Update
• 1997 Bonding
• Jill Sinclair, City Forester re: Trees in Lake Susan Hills 9rh Addition
• Construction Discussion.
SUNDAY
August 1997 - Meetinor Schedule
MONDAY I TUESDAY I WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 Community
Leaders Meeting
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
City of Chaska
Chaska Town Course
Clubhouse
13
1 10
1 17
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5
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session
5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
(Courtyard)
11 Council Work
12
Session
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
(Courtyard)
City Council Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers)
18 Council Work
19
session
5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
(Courtyard)
Cimarron HOA
7 -8 p.m. Conf. A
25 Council Work
26
session
Park & Rec.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
(Courtyard)
(Council Chambers)
City Council Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
6 7
Planning Comm.
7:00 p.m.
(Council Chambers)
13 14
Public Safety
Comm. 6:30 p.m.
(Courtyard)
Environmental
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
(Council Chambers
20 21
Planning Comm. HRA 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
(Council Chambers)
27 28
Environmental
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
(Council Chambers)
8 Bid Opening
Engineering
11:00 a.m.
(Council Chambers)
15
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MOSS & BARNETT
A PROFEssioNAL ASSOCIATION
4800 NORwEsT C ENTER
90 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 -4129
BRIAN T. GROGAN TELEPHONE )612) 347 -0300 TELECOPIER (612) 339 -6686
1612) 347 -0340
E-MAIL ADDRESS
GroganB @moss- bamett.com
July 18, 1997
Mr. George W. Breckenridge, Jr. I.Q . 7z' ./ Go
Director, Business Development a —
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Regional Office
1580 South Milwaukee Avenue Suite 305
Libertyville, IL 60048
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Re: City of Chanhassen, Minnesota ° °
Dear George: ��/
Pursuant to the Agreement entered into by and between KMC Telecom and the City of c
Chanhassen, Minnesota, KMC has agreed to reimburse the City for its costs and expenses incurred in
processing KMC's request. We have enclosed herewith copies of invoices incurred to complete this
project. Please note that KMC is only responsible for charges relating to Matter 5 totaling
$2,857.14.
Please remit payment directly to the City of Chanhassen in care of Mr. Don Ashworth, City
Manager, at 690 Coulter Drive, P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. The check should be made
payable to the City of Chanhassen as reimbursement for fees incurred in processing KMC's request.
If you should have any questions or if I can provide any additional information or
clarification please feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
MOSS & BARNETT,
A Professional Association
Brian T. Grogan
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o� Updates from City Hall- -July 17 -23, 1997
Public Safety Department
Administration
Finance Department
Juvenile vandalism dramatically down
. Bloomberg Companies and the movie
• Sprinsted and Pam continue to be
this summer.
theater group closed on the movie theater
working on this fall's bond sale.
• Chanhassen's first summer "safety
property. Construction is to start August 1.
Although I had preferred an earlier sale,
camp" (a joint project with Park &
work on the sale needed to be delayed
Recreation) filled to capacity. Camp
• Staff continues to work with Brian
until after the referendum.
takes place on August 7.
Grogan, cable tv attorney, regarding
• Staff has obtained various RFP's for
• Because of storms, more calls than ever
Triax's customer service violations.
bond consultants. A copy of the pro -
have been received from residents
posed RFP to be sent to bond consult-
wanting tornado sirens. Scott has been
• North Bay Project (Rottlund): As you
ants will be included in an upcoming
interviewed by the Villager about it.
may remember, the city provided assis-
administrative section.
• Storm damage last week indicated very
tance for 18 first time home buyers and 17
serious weather in parts of Chanhassen
affordable housing units in this develop-
Park & Recreation Dept.
(minimally straight line winds, some
ment. Six units were sold to first time
-Todd Hoffman and Jill Sinclair are
more like tornado damage).
home buyers on the first day. This used up
working to resolve encroachment issues
• The Tot Lot safety program with Park
all of Carver County HRA's financing for
along the western shore of Lake Susan.
& Recreation, and bike safety programs
first time home buyers. Other first time
Three residents have encroached into
have been a great success this summer.
home buyer financing is available through
public land approximately 10 ft. to
• On Tuesday, July 22, a young Chaska
agencies like Freddy Mac & Fannie Mae.
40 ft. Other instances are less severe.
woman was killed in a car accident at
-Tree damage in city parks is significant
Highway 5 and Market. The State Patrol
. Council members may have heard
as a result of recent storms. Clean up is
is investigating.
comments that city hall was difficult to
reach by phone over the past week. The
on- going.
-Roundhouse Neighborhood Park is
Engineering/Public Works Dept.
• TH 5 Project Update, MnDOT: The
problem was with U.S. West equipment
under construction (Minnewashta
schedule has slipped 1 year. Contract
(not ours) and it took them six days to
Parkway). Todd Hoffinan and Dale
letting is now November 1999 with
pinpoint the problem and correct it.
Gregory, Park Superintendent are
construction to start in spring of 2000.
managing the project. Numerous
• MnDOT will be closing 3 accesses
• The appraisal for the Henry Wrase
"curiosity" calls are being fielded.
along TH 7 and would like to meet with
property was updated approximately two
• Topo maps of Lake Ann Park indicat-
the city council at their August 4 work
months ago. The original appraisal was
ing the approximate borders of neigh -
session and then schedule a property
prepared when the site was first established
boring parcels are on the way to the
owner meeting with residents. The three
as the primary location for a new water
council (golf course discussion).
closures are Washta Bay Road, Cypress
tower (approximately 2 years ago). The
. More than one Mission Hills resident
Drive and Leslee Curve.
current appraisal was timely in that Henry
feels they were sold a bill of goods that.
• Erosion problems, St. Hubert's Church
was able to discuss the family's desire to
did not come true. Residents allege they,
Site /City Trail: Contacted developer and
sell the property prior to his unfortunate
were promised a neighborhood park (by
builder to maintain and clean up.
death this past Wednesday. The pros and
cons of the city moving ahead with
the developer, builder and city). They
consider the small association park
Planning Department
• application for an auto dealership
purchasing the property as well as the
family's decision to sell are anticipated to
installed by the developer a joke.
• Referendum work is on- going. I will
has s been received for the old
"Y ".
be presented as a part of the feasibility
keep the Council informed.
SuperAmerica site at the lower
study for public improvements this fall.
• TCF donated $1,000 to the congregate
Henry was a long time and well respected
dining program at the Senior Center.
city employee prior to his retirement in
• Bob Skubic resigned from the Planning
1978.
Commission effective immediately.