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ADMINISTRA TI VE SECTION
' Letter to John Wright dated March 20, 1996
1 Letter to NSP and Minnesota Valley Electric dated March 20, 1996.
1 Memo from Jerry Boucher dated March 26, 1996
1 Letter to Francis Faber dated March 26, 1996
Meeting notice for Southwest Communities Coalition.
1 Letter . f rom John Dietrich RLK dated March 25, 1996
1 Letter to Doug Fiala, Rottlund Homes dated March 28, 1996
1 Letter to Jim Andrews dated April 2, 1996
Letter from Pastor Nate Castens dated March 5, 1996
Letter from Maureen Hoberg, Ridgeview Medical Center dated March 18, 1996
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN �
March 20, 1996
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Mr. John R. Wright
13800 Chestnut DR., #123
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Mr. Wright:
Mayor Don Chmiel and the members of the city
next Monday evening, March 25, 1996. This re
contribution of $15,000 to be invested in a comr
Recreation Center. Mayor Chmiel will speak to
shortly after 7:30 p.m. as a part of their regular]}
will recognize the Chanhassen Lions
1 is in honor of the Lion's recent
layground at the new Chanhassen
- s of the Chanhassen Lions organization
.ed meeting.
As you may know, the Lions made an initial $11,000 contrib
July of 1994. The total contributions to date of $26,000 will
playground to be dedicated as the Chanhassen Lions Club Ply
city council, I invite you, as a member of the Lions Club, to 1
recognition. The City of Chanhassen continues to be indebte
Chanhassen Lions Club. I hope you can attend next Monday
Chambers.
ation to the Recreation Center in
be invested this summer in a
tyground. On behalf of the entire
)articipate in next Monday's
d to the outstanding service of the
's meeting in the City Council
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Don Ashworth, City Manager
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Northern States Power Company
Attn: Mr. Lou Howard
5505 County Road 19
Shorewood, MN 55331
I Re: Underground Utilities Ordinance
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Dear Messrs. Howard and Geckler:
Minnesota Valley Cooperative
Attn: Mr. Roger Geckler
P.O. Box 125
Jordan, MN 55352
e Agreement
This letter is to confirm that the City of Chanhassen will not be pursuing an ordinance
amendment requiring utility companies to pay for undergrounding relocated electric utilities.
The city does wish to see the utilities on Lyman Boulevard placed underground and I sincerely
appreciate the concessions that occurred during our meetings.
On a related subject, the city does wish to continue negotiations on renewing the franchise
agreement between the City of Chanhassen and Northern States Power. As I mentioned during
our meeting, this office will be recommending that that document include the city's right to
establish a franchise fee. This modification would ensure that the franchise between the city and
NSP is consistent with that as"approved for Minnegasco this past year. Establishment of any fee
itself is anticipated to be apart of the 1997 budgetary discussions which typically start in August.
It is my understanding that Minnesota Valley would be willing to reopen discussions in regards
to their franchise'with the city so as to ensure that all utilities were operating under similar
franchise requirements.
Thank you again for taking your time to
Sincerely,
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Don Ashworth
City Manager
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CHANHASSEN
MEMORANDUM
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 '
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Chanhassen Residents
FROM: Jerry Boucher, Utility Superintendent X60
DATE: March 26, 1996
SUBJECT: Semi - annual Hydrant Flushing
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Fray ev�eni
we will be flushing water hydrants in your area between
minimize the problems previously experienced in this are
turn off the valve under your water meter for any time d`;
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needing water. Also, if your water softener cycles durin
prevent it from cycling during this e.
If you have any questio�ts; please call 474 -2086. Thank
your cooperation.
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11 :00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. To help
a, we ask that if at all possible, please 1
wring this period that you will not be
'the night, unplug your softener to 1
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March 26, 1996
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Mr. Francis Harry Faber
3471 Shore Drive
Excelsior, MN 55331 -7825
Dear Mr. Faber:
I am in receipt of your letter dated March 21, 1996. In addition to your letter, I have also
received other inquires and complaints from residents concerning this matter. I hope the
following information addresses your concerns regarding dock placement on Lake
Minnewashta.
The City does have an ordinance which regulates the placement of docks on lakeshore
property. Generally speaking, a ten foot setback is required from the extended lot lines to
a dock. However, there are existing nonconforming situations (grandfather rights) which
may allow for lesser setbacks. I have enclosed the applicable City Ordinances pertaining
to dock setbacks.
Your property is located adjacent to the Minnewashta Heights Homeowners Association
beachlot. On July 13, 1992, the City Council approved Non - conforming Use Permit #92-
6 for the Minnewashta Heights Homeowners Association as shown on the attached
permit. The permit allows one 150 foot long dock with up to 14 boats at the dock. The
dock is located on a -fifty foot wide parcel. The City Council approved of the non-
conforming use permit with the following motion, "Councilman Workman moved,
Councilman Mason seconded to approve ,the Minnewashta Heights Non - Conforming
Recreational Beachlot with one dock 150 feet in length. with emphasis `on stavina within
the dock setback zone, two canoe racks, 14 boats docked, swimming beach with marker
' buoys if they will enhance the safety of the swimming beach, and a swimming raft. All
voted in favor except Councilman Wing who abstained and the motion carried."
Upon review of the minutes of the July 13, 1992, City Council meeting, my interpretation
of the Council's decision is to have the dock and docking slips conform to the setback
requirements as much as possible given the existing non - conforming status of the dock
and 14 boat slips. Records submitted by the homeowners association at the time of
permit approval show dock extensions extending to the right (west), which encroach into
the setback requirement. The homeowners association is entitled to these legal
Mr. Francis Harry Faber
March 27, 1996
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nonconforming rights (grandfather privileges). Hopefully, the homeowners association
will utilize a dock configuration that minimizes the encroachment into the setback. The
City will ensure that the dock does not encroach further into the setback than what was
approved through the nonconforming use permit. I will contact the homeowners
association regarding the location of their dock before they install it this spring.
Last summer the City investigated a number of complaints concerning beachlots,
including the Minnewashta Heights Homeowners lot. On August 29, 1995, the City sent
notice to the Minnewashta Heights Homeowners Association reminding them of the dock
setback requirement and their nonconforming use permit. The City also requested that
they clean up the lot by removing the unused dock section. Upon further inspection, it
appeared that the beachlot met the conditions of the interim use permit. In addition to
responding to complaints, we attempt to perform periodical reviews of beachlots to
determine compliance with city code. However, due to the number of beachlots and their
level of use, it is difficult for City staff to consistently monitor the activity on beachlots.
We appreciate you taking the time to inform us of your concerns regarding this issue. We
will be contacting the Minnewashta Heights Homeowners Association regarding these
problems. If you would like additional information, please contact me at 937 -1900,
extension 117.
Since
John Rask
Planner I
ce Kate Aanenson, Planning Director
Richard Wing
City Council
Attachments:
1. Letter from Francis Harry Faber dated March 21, 1996
2. Minnewashta Heights Homeowners Association Non - conforming use permit.
Dock Setback Requirements
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Francis Harry Faber
3471 Shore Drive - Excelsior, MN 55331 -7825
Phone (612) 474 -8951
March 21, 1996
Mr. J. E. Rask
3728 Hickory Lane Road
Chanhassen, NIN 55317
Dear Mr. Rask:
This letter is about dock placement on Lake Minne It is my understanding that no
docks or boats are to be placed closer than 10' from a property line.
This year, I urge you to see that this requirement is strictly enforced for the protection of
bathers and swimmers who use the beaches of this beautiful lake from shoreline to areas
100' to 150' out into the water.
In the past, this regulation has been violated and this is wrong. Maintaining a 10'
distance is proper and safer. I N ould appreciate your help in doing all in your power to
see that this regulation is recognized and followed.
Sincerely yours,
FHFif
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
NON - CONFORMING USE PERMIT #92 -6
1. Permit Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Chanhassen
eby grants a conditional use permit for the following use:
Recreational beachlot ( Minnewashta Heights Homeowners Association)
2. Property. The permit is for property situated in the City of Chanhassen, Carver
County, Minnesota, and legally described as follows:
Lot 9, Block 5, Minnewashta Heights
3. Conditions The permit is issued subject to the following conditions:
a. The recreational beachlot will be permitted one seasonal dock 150 feet in length,
with space for 14 motor boats to be docked, two canoe racks, swimming raft and
swimming beach.
4. Termination of Permit The City may revoke the permit following a public hearing
for violation of the terms of this permit.
5. Lapse If within one year of the issuance of this permit the authorized construction
has not been substantially completed or the use commenced, this permit shall lapse, unless an
extension is granted in accordance with the Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance.
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6. Criminal Penalty Violation of the terms of this conditional use permit is a criminal
misdemeanor.
Dated: July 13, 1992
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
By: /
DonaLW. Chmiel, Mayor ,
By: �a n- 6?
Don s worth, City Manager
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 3��ay of L I
19L'Z� Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor and Don Ashworth, City Manager, of the City of C L assen
a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to authority granted
by its City Council.
Notatp6blic
KAREN J. ENGELHARDT _
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CARVER COUNTY
MY Commission Expires Oct x. 1997
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NON - CONFORMING RECREATIONAL BEACHLOT PERMIT
Minnewashta Heights
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Minnewashta Heights
Lake
Minnewashta
Number of Homes
74
Size, square feet
7,500
Shoreline
50'
Motor Vehicle Access
none
Off - Street Parking
none
Boat Launch
none
Buildings
none
Seasonal Dock
1
150'
Canoe Racks
2
Boats on Land
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Boats at Dock
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Boats Moored
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Date: March 26, 1996
To: SWCC Members
City/County Staff,
Elected Officials
Metropolitan Council Representatives,
John Boland,
Interested Parties
From: Paul Moline, Carver County Planner
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES COALITION
REGIONAL GROWTH OPTIONS
DISCUSSION
Tuesday April 23, 1996
1:00 - 3 :00 PM
CITY OF CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER
2310 Coulter Blvd.
(Intersection of Hwy. S and Galpin Blvd.)
AGENDA
1. Introduction
2. Presentation of Regional Growth Options - Metropolitan Council Staff
There are currently three Regional Growth Options being considered by the Council. Staff
will present and explain the different scenarios.
3. Impact on Southwestern Communities - Discussion
The purpose of this meeting is to give an opportunity to local governments in the SW metro
area to comment on the Growth Options. The Met. Council is planning on making a
decision on this issue in July 96, and is seeking input from those affected by this regional
growth policy. The meeting is intended to provide an open forum to ask questions and
discuss these issues.
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ASSOCIATES LTD
March 25, 1996
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Ms. Sharmin Al -Jaff
Associate Planner
City of Chanhassen
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 -0147
Re: Letter of Appreciation
CSM and First Industrial Sites
Dear Sharmin:
RE'CE'IVED
MAR 2 8 RECD
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
On behalf of CSM Corporation, First Industrial Realty Trust, L.P., and RLK Associates, Ltd., I
wish to extend our sincere appreciation to you for all of the assistance you provided on the
planning and review of the above mentioned sites. Throughout the City approval process, you
consistently extended yourself and accommodated the tight schedule our clients demanded. Up
until the time Datasery asked the projects to be tabled, you kept the projects on schedule for final
plat approval of both projects for March 11, 1996, as we had asked months previously. Hopefully,
both of these projects will be back before the City Council in the near future in the format
originally presented.
Thank you for your professionalism, review of the site, and assistance in meeting CSM's and First
Industrial demanding schedule for City approval.
Sincerely,
RLK Associates, Ltd.
John Dietrich, ASLA
cc: Tom Rocheford, CSM Corporation
Todd Geller, First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
Kate Aanenson, City of Chanhassen
Don Ashworth, City of Chanhassen
(612) 933 -0972 . 6110 Blue Circle Drive • Suite 100 • Minnetonka, MN 55343 • FAX (612) 933 -1153
CIVIL ENGINEERING • URBAN PLANNING • TRANSPORTATION • ENVIRONMENTAL
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT • LAND SURVEY
CITY OF
CHAXHASS�rwyll
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
March 28, 1996
Mr. Doug Fiala
Rottlund Homes
2681 Long Lake Rd.
Roseville, MN 55113
Dear Mr. Fiala,
As you are aware, the City has received a ni
concerning the Mission Hills Development.
concerns, while others were unfounded. I h
complaints and you have always followed u
though some of these problems may not ha
took action to see that the problem was rect.
I would like to thank you for all your
Development a good neighbor. Your
forward to working with Rottlund Ho
projects in the City of Chanhassen.
Thank you for your cooperation and assista
Sincerely, �
John Rask
Planner I
zber of complaints from neighbors
wme of these complaints were legitimate
, e contacted you on a number of these
in a timely and professional manner. Even
been caused by the Rottlund Company, you
.ice.
c: Mr. Todd Stutz, President of Rottlund Homes
Chanhassen City Council
Kate Aanenson, Planning Director
efforts in helping to make the Mission Hills
actions are much appreciated by the City. We look
mes on completion of this project, and future
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Mr. Jim Andrews
7014 Sandy Hook Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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It's official! Your tenure as a Park & Recreation Commissioner has come to an end. Something
brought you to the commission back in March of 1990. Whatever your inspiration was, the city
is a better place as a result of your contributions. Over the past six years, we have both lived
through the joys and frustrations of conducting the business of a park and recreation department.
Fortunately, many success stories have been written; enough it seems to temper all the lost
opportunities.
On Monday, April 8, 1996, the Chanhassen City Council would like to honor you and your
contributions by presenting you with a Chanhassen Maple Leaf Award. This recognition is
bestowed upon public servants who have dedicated more than five years of honorary service to
the community. Mayor Chmiel will present the award on behalf of the city council and our
residents.
Jim, I look forward to your continu
trust that your role as a champion o
live on. It has been a pleasure to w
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffrnan, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
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a variety of issues affecting our community will continue to
Mayor and City Council V
Park & Recreation Commission
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March 5, 1996
Chanhassen Fire Department
Friends and Worthy Members of Our Community:
Blame it only on my procrastination -- that, and how my pile of stuff -to -do
(EVERYbody has such a pile) keeps growing -- that, and a natural sense of em-
barassment that it has taken this long (and now this letter will only draw at-
tention to just how long it's been) --
blame it only on me, how long it's taken for my to write my thanks for your
quick response and for Mark Littfin's competent, kindly follow- through after
the kitchen fire at our house on Erie Avenue last July.
I was out -of -town visiting my parents when Nancy..called to tell me about the
fire. My son Matt is the one who called 911 and witnessed how quickly Mark
and the department were on the scene. Both told me repeatedly of how pro-
fessionally helpful everyone was. And our insurance adjuster and clean -up
people complimented your work -- not over - reacting and damaging what needn't
be damaged.
I realize you hear this from many people served by the fire department, and
you hear it sooner than you have from me. However, I want you to understand
clearly my personal appreciation for your service to our community and my and
my family's gratitude for what you've done for us individually.
May your fire -calls be brief and uneventful from now on!
Family of Christ Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 388 • 275 Lake Drive East • Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 • (612) 934 -5659 . Fax (612) 934 -4250
Nate Castens, Pastor • Josh Nelson, Pastor • Steve Rude, Music Director
Ann Decker, Vocal/Music Director • Lois Groen, Parish Administrator
MEDICAL CENTER
500 SOUTH MAPLE STREET • WACONIA, MINNESOTA 55387 -178
612/442 -2191
March 18, 1996
Ms. Beth Hoiseth
' Crime Prevention Specialist
Chanhassen Public Safety Department G
690 Coulter Dr. PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
' Dear Beth:
I would like to thank you for your part in making our March 14th workshop a
' success. Your presentation was informative with a lot of material being covered
in a short period of time.
' Your program handouts were excellent and make a good resource to refer to in
the future.
In these busy times, we sincerely appreciate your participation in this event. It
was "great" working with you. I hope we have a chance to work together again
in the future.
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Sincerely,
' Maureen Hoberg. R.N.
Professional Education Coordinator
Serving the Health Care Needs of the Western and Southwestern Metro Area...
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer