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Administrative Section1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I Administrative Section u Letter from Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation dated November 20, 1996. Letter to Michael Klingelhutz dated November 27, 1996. Letter from the Metropolitan Council dated November 21, 1996. Letter to Michael Klingelhutz dated November 22, 1996. Letter to Bill Morris, Decision Resources, dated November 21, 1996. Memo to Sharmin Al -Jaff dated November 12, 1996. Memo to Don Ashworth dated November 12, 1996. Letter to Senator Rod Grams dated November 20, 1996. Memo to Don Ashworth dated November 27, 1996. Letter to Brian Marshall of the United States Postal Service dated December 2, 1996. Letter to Loren and Paula Veltkamp dated November 1, 1996. Sump pump inspection program handout dated January 9,1997 Letter to Jill Sinclair dated December 5,1996. MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION 3675 Arboretum Drive , Chanhassen, Minnesota 53317 (612) 4-43 - tA) November 20, 1996 1 Beth Hoiseth, Crime Prevention Specialist Mark Littfin, Fire Marshall j City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Beth and Mark, I would like to thank you both for your very informative crime and fire prevention seminar yesterday at the Arboretum. I've received numerous comments about how interesting and thought - provoking ' your presentations were. As you could tell by the heavy turn -out, staff are genuinely interested in prevention. I expect we'll all be a little more attentive. ' I've put a "tickler" on my calendar for calling you, Beth, in March regarding a session on fire extinguishers. There's a great deal of interest in this training as well. Thanks again. Sincerely, Sandra G. Stevenson Executive Assistant co Peter Olin Scott Haar 1 J t 1 November 27, 1996 Mr. Michael Klingelhutz 7940 Airport Road Waconia, MN 55387 Dear Mike: Thank you for stopping by my office to pay the 1996 rent on the Bandimere Farm. I wish I would have been here to discuss the future of the property in person. As you know, the city's Park Task Force will be forwarding a park referendum to the voters. It appears likely that the vote will occur on May 3, 1997. The referendum package does include the development of Bandimere Community Park. If the referendum passes, construction at the park would commence in the summer of 1997. If the vote fails or does not occur at all, I would look forward to discussing a 1997 rental agreement. Mike, thanks again for watching over the farm these past 5 or 6 years. I have appreciated your keeping the best interests of the land a top priority. Sincerely, Todd Hoffman Park & Recreation Director ' TH:k c: Park Task Force ' ✓Mayor and City Council Park and Recreation Commission Don Ashworth, City Manager CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future November 21, 1996 Mr. Robert Generous City of Chanhassen Planning Director 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 RE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 15865 -6 Metropolitan Council District No. 4 Dear Mr. Generous: Metropolitan Council staff have reviewed the above - referenced comprehensive plan amendment that proposes land use plan changes to accommodate the Villages on the Ponds development in the city. In addition to the original plan amendment application submission, Council staff requested and received from the city storm drainage and ponding calculations for review. We have determined that the proposed amendment is unlikely to negatively impact any of the metropolitan systems or system plans. Therefore, the city may place the amendment into effect immediately. The amendment, explanatory materials supplied, and the information submission form will be appended to the city's plan in the Council files. Advisory Comments The city has an adopted local surface water management plan which has been utilized in the design and local review of the proposed development. Policies contained in the city's plan are consistent with the Council's Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution to All Metropolitan Water Bodies. However, we are concerned about the impact of the proposed plan on Lake Riley, a "priority" lake of the Metropolitan Council. Such an impact would be inconsistent with Council policies. While site runoff does not directly enter Lake Riley, it is in passing through Rice Marsh Lake that the increased quantity of runoff from the proposed development will have the potential to negatively.impact Lake Riley. Council studies on the Riley Creek chain of lakes have shown that the phosphorus load in Riley Creek flowing into Lake Riley is directly proportional to the flow in the creek between Rice Marsh and Riley Lakes. This unusual situation is due to the past contamination of shallow Rice Marsh Lake with nutrient -rich organic matter associated with wastewater treatment facility effluent. This information was discussed in detail in a study published by the Council in September 1983 entitled: Diagnostic Feasibilijy Study of Seven Metropolitan Area Lakes Part Two: Lake Riley Runoff quantities will increase through Rice Marsh Lake as a result of this development and other future development proposals. The District's recently revised plan indicates that total phosphorus concentrations in Rice Marsh Lake may to be declining, and expects the decline to continue. The relationship observed in the early 1980's between phosphorus load and Riley Creek flow (out of Rice Marsh Lake) has, therefore, not been taken into account in the modeling of ultimate development nutrient loading to Lake Riley in either the local surface water management plan or the Riley- Purgatory- Bluff Creek Watershed District water management plan, �,!VV 2 6 i y 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1634 (612) 291 -6359 Fax 291 -6550 TDD /TTY 291 -0904 Metro Info Line 229 -3780 I An Equal Opportunity Employer Chanhassen page 2 We remain concerned that future increases in runoff flow will increase the level of disturbance the fertile bottom sediment in Rice Marsh Lake. Our above - referenced study concluded that it might be possible to mitigate the situation by either reducing future volumes of runoff into Rice Marsh Lake or by increasing storage volume within the lake. Both of these alternatives would be quite costly, and lack sufficient justification for their pursuit according to currently available water quality data. Council staff is currently planning the sites for its 1997 water quality sampling program and will tentatively plan to add Lake Riley to the list. We encourage the city or watershed district to consider recommending Rice Marsh Lake for inclusion in the Council's 1997 citizen monitoring program. Sampling of both lakes in 1997 would greatly assist in obtaining an updated view of the water quality relationship between the two lakes. Council staff would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter in further detail with city and watershed district staff in an effort to determine what level(s) of future effort are warranted. If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact Terry Kayser, principal reviewer, Office ' of Local Assistance at 291 -6356, or James Larsen, environmental engineer/senior planner, Environmental Planning and Evaluation at 229 -2159. 1 1 I Sincerely, Thomas C. McElveen, Deputy Director Housing, Development and Implementation cc: Julius C. Smith, Metropolitan Council District 4 James Larsen, Council staff Carl Schenk, Metropolitan Council Sector Representative Terry Kayser, Council staff -- Principal Reviewer Conrad Fiskness, Riley- Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District November 22, 1996 Mr. Michael Klingelhutz 7940 Airport Road Waconia, MN 55387 Dear Mike: CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Thank you for stopping by my office to pay the 1996 rent on the Bandimere Farm. I wish I would have been here to discuss the future of the property in person. As you know, the city's Park Task Force will be forwarding a park referendum to the voters. It appears likely that the vote will occur on May 3, 1997. The referendum package does include the development of Bandimere Community Park. If the referendum passes, construction at the park would commence in the summer of 1997. If the vote fails or does not occur at all, I would look forward to discussing a 1997 rental agreement. Mike, thanks again for watching over the farm these past 5 or 6 years. I have appreciated your keeping the best interests of the land a top priority. Sincerely, Todd Hoffman Park & Recreation Director TH:k c: Park Task Force \/Mayor and City Council Park and Recreation Commission Don Ashworth, City Manager 1 n 1 November 21, 1996 Mr. Bill Morris Decision Resources, Ltd. 3128 Dean Court Minneapolis, MN 55416 Dear Mr. Morris: CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 0 FAX (612) 937 -5739 Please find enclosed a signed copy of the agreement between the City of Chanhassen and Decision Resources for professional services. The City of Chanhassen welcomes the opportunity to work with you on our park bond issue. We look forward to your insight. Per the contract, a down payment of $3,750.00 is being processed. Again, it is our pleasure to be working with Decision Resources on this important initiative. Sincerely, L Todd Hoffman Park and Recreation Director TH:v c: Park Task Force -Mayor and City Council Park and Recreation Commission Don Ashworth, City Manager g:\park \th \decisionres.e 6129296166 DECISION RESOURSES AGREEMENT I. PREAMBLE W hereas, Decision Resources, Limited, (hereinafter referred to as DRL) offers its services to organizations in the public and private sectors for the purpose of conducting market research by telephone survey to ascertain such information as may be requested by its clients, and W hereas, City of Chanhassen (hereinafter referred to as CLIENT) wishes to employ DRL for the above stated purpose, DRL and CLIENT agree to the following terms, conditions, and fees governing such employment. II. SERVICES (A.) DRL shall conduct a telephone survey the sample size of which shall be 400 randomly selected households. The number of questions shall be determined at a later point, BUT NOT TO EXCEED sixty (60) QUESTIONS. The survey shall be contained within the City of Chanhassen. (B.) DRL will submit the questionnaire for the survey to CLIENT for his approval prior to the commencement of interviews. The specific details of the survey as to timing, questionnaire content, and population sample to be surveyed (except as otherwise specified in paragraph A) shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties as circumstances may require. In the event the parties fail to agree, CLIENT shall have the final authority to determine the subject matter content of the survey, while DRL shall have final authority to determine the specific wording of questions on the questionnaire and the specific individuals within the given population to be sampled. DRL shall not be obligated to ask questions of persons interviewed in addition to those questions included on the approved questionnaire or to provide data or interpretations with respect to topics or issues not covered by the questionnaire. DRL will proceed with a survey only after it receives notice of CLIENT's approval of the questionnaire. (C.) The survey shall be commenced as soon as is practicable following: (1) Approval of the questionnaire by CLIENT, and (2) Payment of all fees due to date as required. (D.) Upon payment of all fees due to date, DRL shall furnish to CLIENT a written report of the survey results including interpretations which may be reasonably drawn therefrom. At that time, CLIENT, in consultation with DRL, will schedule meetings for the presentation and discussion of these results. Both the President of DRL and the Project Director of this study shall be available for meetings and supplementary analysis not to exceed twenty additional hours of time. Further time commitments of DRL personnel deemed needed by CLIENT shall be billed upon a mutually agreed -to hourly basis prior to their execution, Page 1 of 3 558 PO- /03 NOU 06 '96 15:7517 I I� 1 ' 6129296166 DECISION PESOURSES 558 PO4i0e HOU 06 '96 1 I III. FEES i CLIENT shall remit to DRL fees in the amounts, at the times, and in the manner specified hereunder: ' The TOTAL AMOUNT of all fees due under this agreement shall be S7,500.00 FOR A sixty (60) QUESTION SURVEY. EACH ADDITIONAL QUESTION WILL BE $100.00. ' TIME FEES DUE ' (A.) One half of the total fee under this agreement shall be due at the time CLIENT affixes his signature hereto. DRL shall not be obligated to commence interviews for the survey until the fee called for in this paragraph (A.) has been paid in full. (B) The balance of the TOTAL AMOUNT remaining unpaid shall be due prior to delivery by DRL to CLIENT of the written report required under Section II (D.). ' (C.) All fees due under this agreement shall be payable b ordinary check except that DILL �' P Y Y �Y � p reserves the right to require payment by certified check, after having given CLIENT three days notice of such requirement. IV. PROPRIETARY FIGHTS AND DISCLOSURE The written report required under Section II (D.) shall become the sole property of CLIENT after payment to DRL of the TOTAL AMOUNT required in Section M. The survey questionnaires and replies and all related data, materials, and information shall remain the property of DRL. DRL agrees not to divulge or use for any purpose, including but not limited to advertising and public relations, the information obtained in the survey without the written consent of CLIENT; provided, however, if the data or results of the survey are directly or indirectly made public by CLIENT or anyone else, DRL may make public the following information: the population from which the sample was taken, the method of obtaining the interviews, including the size and design of the sample, and the basis of the data if the sample is less than the total sample, the dates and times when the interviews were conducted, the exact wording of questions asked and the ' client's name. CLIENT agrees that if it or anyone else acting on its behalf wishes to release in whole or in part to the public by press release, speech, or otherwise, the data or results of the survey or contents of the written report, that CLIENT or such other person will first notify DRL in writing, and that there will be also stated in the release, speech, or otherwise, that the survey was done by DECISION RESOURCES, LIMITED, OF NM-- NEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. CLiI=NT agrees, at all times both during the term of this Agreement and thereafter, to keep in ' confidence all knowledge or information as to the processes, methods and techniques of DRL and not to disclose or make known such knowledge or information to any other person, firm, ' corporation or organization, including but not limited to competitors of DRL, except when specifically authorized to do so in writing by DRL. CLIENT further understands and agrees that the names and addresses of interviewers used by DRL and the names and /or addresses of persons sampled are confidential and will not be made available to CLIENT. I Page 2 of 3 6129296166 DECISION RESOURSES 552 R05 /08 Nov b6 ' 96 1 S :.^0 , V. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES DRL agrees to utilize its best efforts to insure the accuracy of any survey by it pursuant to this Agreement. However, it is specifically understood and agreed that nothing in this Agreement, or any survey or written report furnished under Section 11(D.), shall be considered as either a prediction or guarantee of the results of any election or the outcome of any event, and any representations or warranties, express or implied, to that effect are hereby excluded. In addition, DRL shall not be responsible or liable for any failure by it to conduct any survey or render any written report if such failure results from labor disturbances, fires, floods, wars, riots, civil disturbances, and other events beyond the control of DRL. VI. MODIFICATIONS Modifications of this Agreement shall not be enforceable unless hi writing and signed by the party to be charged. Neither parties' waiver of any rights due him/her under this Agreement shall have the effect of waiving other or subsequent rights due hereunder. VII. MISCELLANEOUS (A.) This Agreement merges and supersedes all other agreements, verbal and written, between the parties and represents all agreements between them and binds their administrators, heirs, successors, and assignees, (B.) Any provision of this Agreement which may be held unenforceable shall be severable and the balance of the Agreement enforced. (C.) CLIENT agrees that it shall comply with all laws respecting disclosure of this Agreement. (D.) DRL reserves the right to use the findings from this survey in anonymous form as to the specific population and client for purposes of aggregate and comparative analyses to be made available to other clients of DRL or publications. � n witness whereof, the parties affix their signature on this day of 199A�. DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. En CLIENT l.2 Q-��n (n) PRESIDENT it Page 3 of 3 1 11.'1 1996 15:24 6129498542 Slay METRO TRANSIT MEMORANDUM DATE November 12, 1996 TO: Sharmin Al -Jaff FROM: John Kragness THROUGH: Kate Garwood, Policy and Administration Coordinator RE : Appointment to the Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC) PAGE 02 Councilmember Colleen Dockendorf s term as a member to the Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC) will end effective December 31, 1996. We request that a Councilmember be appointed to fulfill the remainder of this three -year term, which expires on December 31, 1998. The Joint Powers Agreement requires that at least one member to the Southwest Metro Transit Commission must be a City Council member, inclusive of the mayor, currently serving in office. Randy Herman is currently serving a term as an appointed, citizen member to the Commission. Therefore, the appointee must be a member of the City Council. Please let us know what we can do to expedite the appointment process so we can have the new Commissioner come in for orientation before the January 23, 1997 meeting. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 934 -7928. cc: Don Ashworth Ft -T-C"44 i M kI\ b � � I I ' CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 0 FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director DATE: November 12, 1996 SUBJ: Emergency Management Training I am compelled to `brag' about a fine compliment I received regarding four Public Safety staff that recently attended the Introduction to Emergency Management class presented by the Minnesota Department of Emergency Management. Because each Public Safety staff person is cross - trained to assume an emergency management role if necessary, Beth Hoiseth, Steve Torell, Carol Dunsmore and Steve Kirchman attended this introductory class in order to better contribute to our in -house Emergency Management Board. At the Metropolitan Emergency Managers Association meeting this month, I was approached by the two instructors that taught this class. Both highly praised these employees for the contributions they made throughout the class. They also shared their enthusiasm of the unique way that Chanhassen pursues its emergency management planning by involving so many. In fact, they asked if we would be willing to participate in future classes as presenters to explain our unique effective approach. SH:cd gAsafety \sh \emerda 1 11 %21.96 THII 12:35 FAX 612 427 8872 DISTRICT MANAGER CUSTOMER SERME AND SALES NORTHLAND DISTRICT Ag uNITEDSTATES POSTAL SERVICE November 20, 1996 Senator Rod Grams Attn Matthew Quinn 2013 2nd Ave N Anoka MN 55303 -2243 SENATOR ROD GRAMS 0 002 ' Dear Senator Grams: Thank you for contacting the: Postal Service on behalf of the residents of Bluff Creek ' Estates in Chanhassen, in regard to his concerns about the new carrier annex being built in Chanhassen. ' This new facility was needed to service the expanding population of Chanhassen and the surrounding communities. Every effort is made to select a site for a new ' facility that will have a minirrum impact on the area it will serve; however, there are many other factors that mus: also be taken into consideration when selecting a site. ' The Postal Service wants to be a good neighbor to the people it serves. You can be assured that we will try to accommodate all reasonable concerns and requests of the community as they pertain to the day to day operations at this new facility. In an effort to minimize the impact this new facility will have on nearby residents, the site design will incorporate berms to act as barriers between the facility and its neighbors. if ou should have n I free to contact y any questions regarding this matter, please fee r e o tact ' Randall Sailor in the Northland District Consumer Affairs Office at 612 -349 -0300. Sincerely, ' Robert W. Fisher 100 5 1ST ST R,v 4D9 M.NNEA ?DLIS MN 55401 -9998 TEL: (612)348 -3500 EAx: (612)349 -8377 CITY OF' CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director DATE: November 27, 1996 SUBJ: Repairs to Fire Department Chief's Vehicle This memo is to respond to your request for information regarding money spent by the Fire Chief to repair his vehicle, Actually, I have to say I think the Chief has shown a willingness in this case to squeeze every bit of use out of a vehicle, all be it getting up in years, that he could possibly get. When this vehicle was scheduled to be replaced next year at an estimated cost of $30,000.00 +, to extend this vehicle's life three to five years for approximately $4,000.00 is a good investment. Actually, I have to take this story back even further. I believe we bought this vehicle nine years ago from the University of Minnesota Police Department. It was in excellent condition then, with low miles, and all radios, sirens, lights, etc. As a used vehicle, we got a good deal on it. So, we have used it for nine years, and Chief McMahon felt that he could get another three to five years out of it by investing the money into new paint and body repair. I should also mention that this vehicle has served two chiefs over the years -- it meets our needs perfectly, so why trade in, probably at minimal value, if we don't need to? The basic figures on a $30,000.00 new vehicle in 1997 would have us looking at $2500.00 per year in payments (assuming a ten year life span on the vehicle). By investing $4,000.00 now for three to five more years we are looking at $1300.00 per year. I guess when all is said and done, this was an appropriate use of money that was available. SH:cd g:\safety\sh \donash C � I December 2, 1996 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Mr. Brian Marshall, Manager- Administrative Services United States Postal Service 200 South 1 st Street, Room 206 Minneapolis MN 55401 -9991 Dear Mr. Marshall: This letter is to inquire about the status of information requested by the acoustical consultant, Mr. David Braslau. In order for him to conduct a sound study and make a recommendation regarding the potential noise level generated by the operation of the Postal Service Annex and its impact on the Bluff Creek Estates neighborhood located south of the subject site, additional information is necessary. Your office has previously been sent a letter with the information needed, but to date, we have not received it. In recent conversations with you, I understood that the postal service intends to hire their own sound consultant as a result of a letter received from Mayor Don Chmiel. In this letter, it is stated that "The Postal Service should employ a sound consultant to reduce noise from the site that would affect the residential neighborhood and complete such." It is my understanding that the intent of this statement is just that the study be conducted. It is City policy and common practice in this field that whenever a study is needed, the City hires the consultant and is reimbursed for the cost of the study (in this case, the Postal Service). A simple reason for this practice is to ensure that the results of the study remain objective. I am requesting that the information needed by Mr. Braslau be forwarded to the City by December 12, 1996. We are anxious to provide answers to the residents of Bluff Creek Estates and to assure them that measures have been taken by the Postal Service to minimize sound impact on their neighborhood. However, as you are aware, without the information provided by the postal service, we cannot offer our residents any assurance (copy of requested information is enclosed). A second concern is the fact that construction on the building is advancing. In order to implement any changes recommended by the acoustical consultant in a timely manner, we need the information to conduct the sound study as soon as possible. Mr. Brian Marshall December 2, 1996 , Page 2 Also, during a visit to the Postal Service Annex site, it appeared that a berm has been placed on ' top of the existing City trail. The trail was originally placed there to avoid removing any existing trees, hence, either the berm should be moved, or if the trail was realigned south of the berm, it ' must be demonstrated that there will be no impact on existing trees. City staff requests that the Postal Service contractor use a Bobcat or other small piece of equipment in order to minimize disturbance to existing vegetation. ' One last matter which was raised at the last City Council meeting by the residents of Bluff Creek Estates deals with moving the loading docks north of the building. Please provide us with alternatives dealing with this issue. We appreciate the fact that the Postal Service is willing to work with the City and the residents to ' resolve this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, ' Sharmin Al -Jaff Planner II ' Enclosure I CWIPEELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A 11 NOV 11 1 56 10:18 FRODS DAVID BRASLAU ASSOC devil br **1 *u 0.00aTatwo incur rt "rst*d 1313 5th street as. • suite 322 • minneapor^ mn 55414 telephone: 81e -331 -4571 • fex:812-331 -45572 MEMORANDUM I TO: Todd Gerhardt Nov 13 , 96 11 : 15 No .002 P.04/04 PAGE . 004 11 November 1996 ' FROM: David $raslau RE: US Postal Service Facility - Noise Assessment Information Needs. . ' The following nformation would be helpful for r arin the noise assessment: g P F eP g . • Proposed layout and landscaping plans by US Postal Service • Cross section of truck dock area (showing pad and building elevations) • Truck routing and maneuvering on site layout • Contour map showing iaearest homos aAd proposed facility ' • US Postal Service guidelines on environmental noise .control (if any) • Type(s) of trucks expected to use the loading (unloading ?) dock Time of day distribution (by number and type of trucks) using the trick dock ' • If not availabIc, rnwdmum. nuz:mbcr of trucks per hour between 10 pm and 7 am . • Use of other oquipuzcnt for truck unloading (fork lifts, ctc) ' • Type of ramp (if uscd) connecting truck trailer with loading dock floor • Potential for impulsive noise such as dropping loads or loads colliding with sides of trailer or other structures • Types of mechanized equipment provided with back beepers ' • Number of trucks if any equipped with hailer mounted refrigeration units ' • Locution, and type of mechanical equipment and Wllers for the facility • Use of address or communications systems inside that could be public outside or audible through the loading dock doors infonecct.lst 960S7 12/03 %96 TUE 11:36 F.Cl 612 427 8872 SENATOR ROD GRAMS - ~ ROD GRAMS MINNESOTA 20m.mirrEES: BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIR$ t ENEAGY AND NATURAL RESOUFCES(�.�� FOREIGN kELATIONS WASHINGTON, DC 20510 JOINT ECONOMIC 2013 SECOND AVENUE NORTH ANOKk MN 55303 PH' 612127 -5921 FAX 572- 127 -8872 Novem - 2 , " , 7 , i§56 Mr. Robert Fisher U�zited States Postal Service 100 South First Street Minneapolis, mN 554012037 Deaf Mr. Fisher: a UO2' WASHINGTON OFFICE- ' PH- 202 -22 32 FAX 202- 22&-0�5E INTERNET: MAIL. G+RAMS6PGRAMS.SENATE.GOV MINNESOTA OFFICE: , Northland District I w�s contacted again by both the City of Chanhassen and the res4dents of the Bluff Creek Estates neighborhood ,;regarding the Postal Service's new carrier annex being built in,,- Zhanhassen. The ° groups have aske6 me to pass along the following five 1 1 conditions for the Postal Service's reply: w1) The Postal Service will employ a sound consultant to reduce noise frDm the site that wouXd affect the residential neighborhood, L r.' u ^d" The Postal. Service will install,,, a berm between the site ' and the ne ighbo:: hood, ?` ''3) The Postal Service will impleme>at the landscape plan developed by th(� residential neighborhood, ,p N 41+ The Postal Sery °ice will install a wooden fence across the top of the berm between the site and the residential neighborhood, 5)� The Postal Serv: - ce will relocat4. the loading docks to the north side of the building. 4 I was"' pleased to recEive your letter of 14ovember 24, 1996, indicating that the Postal Service has agreed tb,,provide the City of Chanhassen and the n+!ighborhood with a berin that will act as a barrier'. 4 However I continue to have concerns about the status of the requests made by'` the City o Chanhassen` and the` neighborhood. ' 1243 , '96 TIE 11:37 FAX 612 427 3372 SENATOR ROD GRAMS r ' They are concerned that the Postal Service will not accomodate them by making the necessary changes to the final plans for the annex. It would be disappointing if the Postal Service, the City, and the residents were not able to reach an agreement before alterations to the annex are not possible. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. You may direct any inquiries to Matthew Quinn of my Minnesota staff at (612) 427 -5921. Sincerely, od Grams United States Senator PG:mq N November 27, 1996 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Ms. Lora Grgich, Project Architect RSP Architect Ltd. 120 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Dear Ms. Grgich: You requested the City's input on the revised buffer /landscape plan for the post office annex site. As I explained during our telephone conversation, from a landscape standpoint the plan is in compliance with City Ordinances. However, it was the direction of the City Council to hire a sound consultant to review the plans and determine the type of berm and landscaping used which would most effectively reduce noise as well as block visibility of the loading docks to the extent possible. Hence, staff cannot accept the plans without review by the acoustical consultant. Also, there is a list of information needed by the acoustical consultant in order for him to conduct this study and make a recommendation. As of today, he has not received the information. In speaking with Mr. Brian Marshall, I understood that the postal service is in the process of gathering the data. He thought it would be delivered the week of November 25, 1996. I am requesting your assistance in this matter so we can resolve the landscape/berming issues. Enclosed you will find a list of items requested by the acoustical consultant. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Sharmin Al -Jaff Planner II enclosure r n 1� 11%22-:16 FRI 10:12 FAX 612 3.19 3569 tiSPS ADM SRI Z(102 NORTHLAND DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES i � N! ST/STES POST/JL RVICE_ 1 November 22, 1996 The Honorable Donald J. Chmiel Mayor of Chanhassen ' 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen MN 55317 ' Dear Mayor Chmiel: This is in response to your letter of November 15, 1996, regarding our new Carrier Annex which is under construction in the Chanhassen Business Center. The letter was forwarded to me by Postmaster Al Nelson. I want to assure you that the Postal Service ' will continue to cooperate with the City of Chanhassen to address the concerns which have been raised by the residents of Bluff Creek Estates. Accordingly, our response to the four conditions which were established by the Planning Commission are as follows: X. The Postal Service should employ a sound consultant to reduce noise from the site that would affect the residential neighborhood and complete such. The Postal Service agrees to hire a sound consultant to study the conservation easement landscaping design. This consultant would recommend the most efficient use of earth berming, trees, and fencing within this easement that would achieve the most efficient sound buffering effect for the residential neighbors. 2. That a berm be installed between the Postal Service site and the residential neighborhood. The Postal Service agrees to the construction of an earth berm within the ' conservation easement area of our property. This would utilize the earth already moved onto the easement area. Exact and final plan location, heights, slopes, etc. will be determined by ongoing design studies and interfacing with the City and the ' neighborhood. However, if it is determined that the berm should be extended on to adjacent property (e.g. U.is S. Weather Service Property), the Postal Service ' does not agree to pay for the costs of such extension. 3. That the Postal Service agree to the landscape plan as developed by the residential neighborhood. ' The Postal Service agrees to work with the City and the neighborhood toward the development of a conservation easement landscaping design for the Postal Service ' portion of the conservation easement that is acceptable to all parties. 1 200 S 1 ST STREET Rm 206 M INNEAPOLIS MN 55401.9991 03 121 A4G -.'4 C;Fn 11 FRI 10:13 FAX 612 3.19 3569 LISPS ADM SRVS x (103 1 r_ 4. That a wooden fence be installed across the top of the foot berm between the ' Postal Service property and the residential neighborhood. The Postal Service agrees to construct a wooden fence on top of the earth berm within the conservation easement area of our property. The final design, height, ' etc. are to be determined by ongoing design studies and interfacing with the City and neighborhood. ' As I have previously stated, it is our contention that a well- designed berm, along with suitable landscaping and fencing, will resolve any concerns the nearby residents have about the new facility. Indeed, this is the reason the 100- conservation easement was specifically included in the development agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the developers of Chanhassen Business Center. For your information I have attached a copy of a letter from Steve Muyskens of our ' Kansas City Facilities Service Office to Robert Beduhn, one of the residents of Bluff Creek Estates. This letter addresses the issues you have raised in your letter concerning the Environmental Assessment which was done for this project. If you need additional information, or wish to discuss this matter further, please let me know. i erely, Brian Marshall Manager, Administrative Services Attachment t C t FRI 10:14 FAX 612 349 3569 NOV cZ '56 LISPS ADM SRI'S f O(A + 11 ,- 22-96 I75;31AM KANSAS CITY FSO P.1 /2 KANSAS CITY FACILITIES SERVICE OFFICE OPTIONAL FORM n (7 - 99) ' � QNrTMSMM PC5�/i �a FAX TRANSMITTAL 4ofpag;,sr. To � From bus ' November 21, 1996 DODWAgency • pho" 1s ) 3 -- 3 b ROBERT B EDUHN N SN ?W - 01- 317 -73 9098 -101 GENERAL SERVICES ADNUNIsTRA ' 1798 VALLEY RIDGE TR N CHANHASSEN MN 55317 I Subiect: Chanhassen Carrier Annex Chanhassen, MN 55317 ' Dear Mr. Beduhn: This letter is in response to the questions raised in your fax to this office received on November ' 18. Your first question is why the Postal Service did not go through a site plan review process with ' the City of Chanhassen as was mentioned on pages 5 -13 and 7 -1 of the Environmental Assessment Please note that the table of page 7 -1 did not indicate that approval of this plan is required. It is Postal Service policy not to apply for a formal site plan review and approval by ' municipalities. This policy stems from the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, U.S. Const,, Art. iV, cl. 2. However, the Postal Service does participate in an informal plan review and comment process with municipalities. This process was followed for the carrier ' annex project in Chanhassen. The process started on June 3, 1996 with the transmittal of a set of construction documents for the proposed facility to Sharmin AI -.toff of the Planning Department for the City of Chanhassen. Telephone conversations and further plan transmittals ensued, and all requests made by the city for changes to the plans were complied with until late October when footings for the building were already in place. ' Your second question asks why a new environmental assessment was not issued due to the change in arrival times of vehicle to the building from 7:00 AM to approximately 3:00 AM. It is the opinion of the Postal Service that based on the information available at this time, the noise ' generated by one tractor - trailer at 3 AM and one at 6;00 AM would not create a different conclusion for the Finding of No Significant Impact. The Postal Service is working with the City of Chanhassen and the residential neighbors on the design of the 100 foot screening area on ' the south end of the site, including an earthen berm and landscaping, as recommended in the Environmental Assessment's mitigation measures. In addition, the Postal Service has agreed to hire a sound consultant to study the landscaping design and noise mitigation measures in the conservation easement area This consultant would recommend the most efficient use of earth berming, trees, and fencing within this easement that would achieve the most efficient sound buffering effect for the residential neighbors. If the results of the noise analysis indicate the potential need for additional mitigation measures, the Postal Service will consider their feasibility and reasonableness and issue an addendum to the original Environmental Assessment. 5800 W Barr STREET STE 100 Ovf.W,AND PARK KS eU2Q -4 171 t913 ?e31.1a55 FA x: (973) $31-4202 11 FRI 10:14 FAX 612 319 3569 NOV 22 '96 09:92AM KANSAS CITY FSO r d" \ LISPS aDH SR1 P. 212 I hope this letter addresses your concerns regarding the Environmental Assessment. Thank you for your interest and comments. Sincerely, Stephen G. Muyskens Real Estate Specialist, Sr. cc: Brian Marshall, Manager, Northland District ASO Steve Hustad, Project Architect Les McAuliffe Sabrina Attalurl Corporate Relations Legislative Affairs Jeanne Wiitzig fi800 W &4-n STREET STC 9 oo OvEFALAND PFaK KS 68202.4171 (913) a31 -1853 FAR, (913) 85742om 1 Rf P 21 November 1996 ► Ms. Sharmin Al -Jaff, City Planner 690 Coulter Drive P. O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Alexander F. Ritter, A.I.A. Michael J. Plautz, A.I.A. Dick B. Daniels, A.I.A. Stephen J. Fautsch, A.I.A. Jim Fitzhugh, A.I.A. Robert M. Lucius, A.I.A. David C Norback, A.I.A. RE: Chanhassen, Minnesota - Carrier Annex RSP Comm. No. 6241.801.03 Dear Sharmin: NOV 2 2 1095 CITY Gr" (; Via Fax and Mail You received a blueline of the revised buffer zone plan from us on Monday, 18 November 1996, by courier. I would like to have written comments from the City of Chanhassen by Wednesday, 27 November 1996. We'll call and confirm that this schedule works for you. I also sent a blueline to Jerry Riley, the resident who is heading up their landscape group, and have asked Jerry for written comments by the same date. ' If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, please let me know. Sin ely, ' Lora Grgich Project Architect ' Copy: File LJG/Jjg pjp uspost\chanhasU 1201 Ijg.doc RSP Architects Ltd. 120 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 http: /Avvvvv.rsparch.com FAX 612 • 339 • 6760 i 1-, 5 : 42'PH CHANHASSEN P 1 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 December 1, 1936 �i � 1 -: Loren and Paula Veltkamp 6724 Lotus Trail Chanhassen, Mn. 55317 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Veltkamp: I received the faxed copy of the appraisal done by Lyle Nagell & Co, The example of "external obsolescence" used to demonstrate a 11% depreciation is qualified in the appraisal. Mr. Luebben notes "Sale A that is adjacent to homes which are older and of lesser value_ Sale B __. is located one block from the subject It is ad jacent to si priced homes_" °The examples of external obsolescence note "... and older lesser valued neighborhood properties with simple designs." Using your estimated market values in the table you provided would lead me to conclude that your neighborhood would already be within what Mr. Luebben would consider to be "Sale A" territory. Arguably, again, using the table you provided, there is no "Sale 51" territory irk the immediate vicinity. Your estimated market values range from $85,000 to $350.000 with no predominate price point. Mr- Byrne Has a right to use his property. I know you are not contending otherwise. I believe that your concern is what the house will become. The financial and time assurances that Mr. Byrne has to provide to the city are for your protection with the overall goal being that the house - regardless of the occupant - will be a good neighboring residence. I am leaving town Monday morning for ten days_ I will fax this letter to you as well as to Chanhassen °s City manager, Mr, Don Ashwort &. He can distribute it to others as he sees fit. Very tr y your Steven Berquist X Councilmember F PostScript: As always, the views and opinions expressed in this letter are those of the signatory council.member only and may or may not be shared by other councilmembers, city administration or staff FPOH HERIT HVAC 612 474 424:3 C ITY O ea-dk"� 77,) /N sh�JRAXY January 9, 1997 RE: SUMP PUMP INSPECTION PROGRAM Dear Property Owner, On November 25, 1996, the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota contracted with Buchen Environmental Services, Inc. to undertake the inspection of all sewered properties in the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota. These inspections will determine if your property complies with the City Sewer Use Ordinance regarding the connection of sump pumps to the sanitary sewer system. This informational packet has been prepared to inform each property owner of the problems created by sump pump connections, the solutions to these problems, and procedures for the inspection of your property. ' If you are not the owner of this property, please pass this information packet on to the owner at the earliest possible date. However, we will still be contacting YOU to inspect the property. Your cooperation in the timely completion of these inspections will be appreciated. ' Sincerely, ' Mayor PURPOSE: I The purpose of the inspection program is to identify sump pumps and any other ' associated sources of clear water (inflow and infiltration) entering the City's sanitary sewer system. The City of Chanhassen, Minnesota has for many years had an ordinance prohibiting these discharges into the sanitary sewer system. In 1994, the City , of Chanhassen revised the City Sewer Use Ordinance to provide surcharges for these connections should they continue. This ordinance complies with the Minnesota State Plumbing code and the Minnesota , Pollution Control Agency regulations regarding illegal discharges of storm and groundwater into sanitary sewer systems. THE PROBLEM: (See Figure 1) ' Sump pump systems are designed to eliminate wet basements due to groundwater ' seepage. Throughout the midwest, homes and commercial buildings have been built with a piping system around the foundation to collect this groundwater. The problem occurs when the discharge from these systems are connected to the sanitary sewer system. This adds a tremendous amount of clear water, water that does not need to be treated by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, (MCES) wastewater treatment plant into the system. It is estimated that the City of Chanhasse , pays the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division an extr 50,000.00 per year for the treatment of clear water from sump pumps in a year with average o a� rainfall. In very wet years this figure may double. This makes the cost of treating the �N sewage more expensive to all the citizens of the community. If the clear water M� entering the sanitary sewer system from sump pumps and foundation drains isn't ' removed, the cost of wastewater treatment to the citizens of Chanhassen will continue to increase at a much faster rate. When we allow this clear clean water to enter the ' sanitary sewer system and mix with sewage we are making the water dirty and then having to pay to clean it up. THE SOLUTION: (See Figure 2) In order to solve this costly and environmentally sensitive problem, the City of , Chanhassen is attempting to identify the largest sources of clear water entering the sewer system that are the least costly to the taxpayers to rehabilitate. Therefore, all of , the property owners in the City of Chanhassen are being asked to help solve this problem by disconnecting these sources of clear water from the sanitary sewer system. ' For more than 10 years, the City of Chanhassen has had a program to identify and rehabilitate sources of clear water entering the sewer system on public property I including the repair of manholes and main line sewer pipes. This work has significantly reduced the flow of clear water into the sanitary sewer from these public ' property sources. However, the costs of sewage treatment keep increasing. Therefore, the City of Chanhassen has developed a program to identify the remaining sources of inflow and infiltration originating on private property. ' The solution for property owners with these connections is to ' SUMP PUMPS - pump the clear water from the sump to the ground outside of the building using a rigid piping system. (see figure 2) ' THE INSPECTION: ' Employees of Buchen Environmental Services, Inc., as agents for the City, will begin a complete inspection of every property connection to the sanitary sewer system, beginning on Tuesday January 22, 1997. This program will begin with the inspection ' of the properties of the Mayor, Council members. The inspector will be a trained employee of Buchen Environmental Services, Inc. and will wear a photo identification badge. Commercial property will be inspected during normal working hours and private residences will be inspected between the hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through ' Friday and 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. ' The inspector will need access to the basement of your property to observe the connection to the sanitary sewer system. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector will fill out and sign an inspection form and a copy will be given to the property owner. Photos of connections may be taken by the inspector to insure a complete record of the inspection. The inspection should not take more than a few minutes of your time and each inspector will answer any questions you may have regarding your connection. ' If the inspector is unable to gain access to your property because no one is home, or a responsible adult is not present, an orange door hanger will be left instructing you to call for an inspection appointment. ' COMPLIANCE: ' If your connection complies with the City Ordinance a certificate of compliance will be filled out by the inspector and placed on file with the City. If you are unsure of the ' condition of your sewer service, please do not attempt repairs or alterations before the inspection. The inspector will determine whether or not your property is in need of repairs to comply with the sewer use ordinance. If your property does not comply with the City's Sewer Use Ordinance, the inspector will inform you of the problem and what COMMON CAUSES OF WET BASEMENTS POOR DRAINAGE AROUND HOUSES. AS ILLUSTRATED HERE. CAUSES MOST WET BASEMENTS. TO DRY UP YOUR BASEMENT, CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS FIRST. LEAKY GUTTER �7 ; :;: LEAKY DOWNSPOUTS L NO PIPE EXTENSION: ATER DEPOSITED BY FOUNDATIO d tAP 1.v„m'` I o IMPROPER GRADING:GR UND' SLOPES TOWARD FOUNDATION D Q ob� D 00� o _ °� �'Xil �IEARTH DISTURBED FOR UTILITIES - SU'CH AS WATER OR SEWER BLOCKED DRAINAGE PIPE o f ... EARTH DISTURBED FOUN �i G DATION S / i G i SIDEWALK OR DRIVEWAY DAMS WATER AGAINST THE FOUNDATION FIGURE NO. 1 ROOF DOWNSPOUTS WITH EXTENSIONS o p INTERIOR WATER COLLECTION 1 1/2' RIGID PIPE FLEXIBLE PIPE WITH ADAPTER RUBBER COUPLING PUMP REMOVAL FLOOR DRAIN FOR CHECK VALVE SUMP PUMP SUMP SANITARY 3EWER TYPICAL SUMP PUMP INSTALLATION DETAILS FIGURE NO. 2 will need to be accomplished to bring the connection of the sanitary sewer into compliance. REMEMBER, only an employee of Buchen Environmental Services, Inc., a licensed plumber or an employee of the Chanhassen Public Works Department may certify compliance with the City Ordinance. If you do not allow an inspection of your property or comply with the City Ordinance you are subject to the surcharges of the City's Sewer Use Ordinance. If you have any questions regarding this inspection process please call Buchen Environmental Services, Inc. by dialing 361 -6040. Buchen Environmental Services, Inc. will make every effort to make the inspection process as pleasant and convenient as possible. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Craig Anderson Project Manager Buchen Environmental Services, Inc. Ms. Jill Sinclair, Enviromental Resources Coordinator City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 December 5, 1996 Dear Jill, Please accept this letter as my resignation, effective immediately from the Chanhassen Environmental Commission. I truly believe in the Mission Statement of the Commission and feel the efforts being set forth by the Commission are timely and a must for every community. I wish you the best of luck. Sinc ly, `! Susan M. Markert` cc; Environmental Commission Members Mayor Don Chmiel Chanhassen City Council Members December 5, 1996 Mr. David Bangasser, P.E. Opus Corporation P.O. Box 150 Minneapolis, MN 55440 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 * CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Re: St. Hubert Catholic Community, Letter from the Andersons I Dear Dave: 11" J The City is in receipt of a letter from Linda and Richard Anderson regarding a request that St. Hubert install a fence adjacent to their property. While a fence was not included as part of the site plan review, the installation of the fence could be done without being considered a deviation from the approved site plan. At present, the building of the fence would be a voluntary concession by the church to the adjacent property owners. In order to alleviate the Anderson's concerns, we request that at a minimum the buffer plantings east of the school be planted as early as practical next spring since construction activity should not impact this area once the site grading is completed. If you can think of an interim measure, such as stockpiling landscaping material, storage of dirt in a berm, etc., that would act to buffer the development, it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact me at 937 -1900 extension 141. Sincerely, Robert Generous, AICP Senior Planner Enclosure c: Linda & Richard Anderson City Council 8210 Grandview Road Chanhassen MN 55317 To Chanhassen City Council: December 2, 1996 I am writing this letter regarding the St. Hubert's development currently under construction. We own the home directly adjacent to the project, and we are very concerned and disappointed by the lack of adequate screening between our house and the school /church site. It was difficult enough to see , the leveling of a beautiful wooded area, but we liad been promised all along by Lotus Realty and St. Hubert's that a significant amount of the mature trees would be left standing, so that at least a semblance of the peace and privacy , we had enjoyed would remain. We were walked through the woods before the clear-cutting began, and the outside border of the trees that were to remain were marked with blue tape. But when the cutting was finished, only the trees i so marked were spared, and all the others, even within that boundary, were taken down. So. as a result, we are Ieft with only a few widely- spaced trees in that so -called buffer. We are aware that the plans call for trees and shrubs to ' be planted, and in 15 or 20 years it will probably look very nice, but in the meanwhile, we feel like we are living in the proverbial fishbowl, with construction workers and heavy equipment very nearly at our front door every day from dawn to dark, more of the same for the next year, and then a busy school and church after that. Therefore we are strongly requesting that a privacy fence be erected , between our property and the St. Hubert's site, roughly along the line of the Orange construction barrier currently in place. We feel that this is an appropriate thing to ask, since fences of that type are routinely planned when a residential area abuts a commercial or institutional use, and what e2asts now between our home and the site is simply not enough by any stretch of the imagination. This shouldn't be a financial hardship for St. Hubert's, as ' their capital campaign is going well and they've even made upgrades to their original plans. We have made cans to Dave Bangasser of St. Hubert's and Bob Generous of the Planning Commission about this, and Bob suggested that I write this letter as well, for this matter to be placed on the agenda at an upcoming city council meeting. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Linda & Richard Ander7on t 1