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1k Feasibility for TH 101 TrailL · : Page 1 of 1 Burgess, Teresa From: Miller9000@aol.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 8:52 PM To: ljansen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Cc: tburgess@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; rayotte@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; slabatt@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; cpeterson@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; gboyle@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Subject: Hwy. 101 Trail Dear Mayor Jansen, My name is Mike Miller, and I live along Hwy. 101 at 71 Choctaw Circle. This is the first time I have written to an_.._.~La_0_A in public service, but I do feel strongly about the proposed Hwy. 101 bike trail. We have lived on Choctaw Circle for more than 22 years. When we purchased our home in Chanhassen, the Hwy. 101 bike trail connecting us to the rest of the proposed trail system was already being discussed. Since moving here, we have had three kids of our own. While they were growing up, Hwy. 101 was always off- limits to them for biking - we simply did not want to endanger our children. However, for 20 years it seems that there was always a plan on the table to 'solve' the Hwy. 101 trail issue. We continued to hope that our city leaders would step forward and solve this problem. Now my kids are off to college and, sadly, nothing has been resolved. Although the urgency for me no longer exists, there are many families in my neighborhood with young children who would greatly benefit from a Hwy. 101 bike trail. I would like to see their children have the opportunity to take advantage of all the city resources that my kids could never safely access. Pleas~¢ support the current Hwy. 101 trail proposal. Thank you, Mike Miller 71 Choctaw Circle Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-0290 Burge= From; Sent: To: Subject Please Everyol set asid area of Thank i know Joel 130 Ch( Chanha s, Teresa Page 1 of 1 Navick@aol.com Monday, January 14, 2002 6:50 AM Ljansen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; Rayotte@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; Cpeterson@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; tburgess@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; Slabatt@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; Gboyle@ci.chanhassen.mn.us 101 Trail ~pprove the construction of the Hwy. 101 trail. There is no logical reason not too. e that lives on 101 would like to see the completion of this trail. The money has been and approved. We do not need a 4 lane Hwy. running through our area. Keep this :hanhassen as quaint and people friendly as the rest of Chanhassen ou for your yes vote. · ~at you will all do the right thing. ickas craw Circle '~sen, MN Bur~less, Teresa From: Sent: To: Subject: Cindy Lennie [Cindyl@dginv.com] Monday, January 14, 2002 9:37 AM 'Ljansen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us'; 'tburgess@ci.chanhassen.mn.us'; 'Rayotte@ci.ch an hass en .mn .us'; 'Slabatt@ci.ch an h ass en .mn .us'; 'Cpeterson@ci.chanhassen.mn.us'; 'Gboyle@ci.chanhassen.mn.us' 101 Bike Trail I have been waiting for 17 years, bike Erait along 101. Good Luck to you all, Cynthia Lennie 6811 Brule Circle Chanhassen cindyl@dginv.com Disciplined Growth Investors, 800.510.4766 612.317.4108 Inc. as long as I've lived here, to have a Burge., From: Sent: To: Subject We live ~valk ah It is a saj the side gas pric, pollution It seems and othe~ Please Cathy ail s, Teresa Page 1 of 1 Wayne Dionne [wadref@worldnet.att. net] [wadref@worldnet.att.net] Tuesday, January 15, 2002 2:50 PM tburgess@ ci.chanhassen.mn.us 101 trail 90 Choctaw Circle and sbtce my wife and I both walk and run for exercise, and have to g side Highway 101 to get to another side street, we wottld dejqnitely like to see a trail built. 'ety isstte for pedestrians and children and secondly a convenience issue. Safety for tts on Cthe roadpltts there is no safe way other than vehicle to get to downtown Chanhassen. If ever get too high it would afford tts an alternative to usbtg a vehicle and even reduce iere are trails connecting other suburbs and neighborhoods and so far our neighborhood ~ along 1 O1 are left OUt. ~port this trail for the people of Chanhassen on the east side. Wayne Dionne B~urgess, Teresa , From: Hallashoot@aol.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 8:02 PM To: rep.tom.workman@house.leg.state.mn.us; Jansen, Linda; Labatt, Steve; Burgess, Teresa; Ayotte, Robert; Peterson, Craig; gboyle@ci.hanhassen.mn.us Cc: stevebloom@progressivebeautybrands.com; thunderlakeseal@yahoo.com; fmendez@waterdistillersusa.com; druss@welshco.com Subject: The 101 trail Thank you for allowing feedback on the 101 trail issue again. Since I will be out of town for the public hearing to be held Monday, January 14, the next best way to communicate my view is e-mail. I have read with great interest 5ke Feasibility Report submitted by HTPO, Inc. This report is dated November 14, 2001. From this report I gather the trail can be constructed this year for the allotted dollars that are available. This trail would have minimal impact on the residents and environment, it's within the guidelines of the !-A road proposal accepted by the Chanhassen city council and can be completed this year. Whau are we waiting for? I understand ~here i's a desire by some to put the projec~ on hc!d until the turn-back issue is resolved. Please remember, we have been pusuing it on hold for 20 years. If the trail ~ had been constructed 20 years a~o, as was first proposed, it would have cost much less money. We are still living with the mistakes of those early city fasters to wait and see. We residents continue to need this trail for our safety and the safety of our children. Please help us make this dream come true. The gca! has never changed; a slow, safe 10i, with a trail within the existing ?~-DOT right of ways. E am also in favor of the boardwalks in the wetland areas. Charles B. (Chuck) Hallau 1!5 Choctaw Circle Chanhassen, MN 55317 home emai! cpc!dked@aol.ccm Burge ;s, Teresa Page 1 of 1 From: Sent: To: Subjec: Weaversmith@aol.com Thursday, January 17, 2002 10:02 AM tburgess@ci.chanhassen .mn .us Homeowners input on proposed Hwy 101 trail George and Janet Weaver Smith 31 Hill Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 949-2876-home Ms. Tere Public 69O City PO Box Chanh; January a Burgess .rks DirectodCity Engineer ;enter Drive en, MN 55317 2002 Dear Ms. ~ess, Per our telephone conversation, I am following up with this email in order for you to include our current input in y( documentation to the city council. Thank you for explaining the overall picture of the trail process, at least as know it to be so far. The property impact issues we see as being relevant to our property at 31 Hill Street an on page 3 of the Feasibility Report. They are numbers 2-5: 2~ Cf( the existing Hill Street access to Highway 101 3. Enl e the turn-around at the end of Hill Street 4. R~ the shrubs at the inside of the Highway 101 curve to improve site dist.ice. 5. Inst I a better drainage system for the area As you wi see on map A-2 of the report, all three of these items significantly impact our property and will very directly ~ct our home and lives. Making sure that they are designed and executed with the best possible solutions i~ our goal. Towards ti at end, please note the following input regarding our property. We have had water shed issues in the past. The itch alongside of our property and 101 prevents water from flooding our backyard and flowing to the front and ashing out landscape rock. A couple of years ago, it was filled with debris so that during heavy rains, water flool our property. We contacted Hennepin County and they cleaned out the ditch. This resolved the issue. If th area will become a level surface again, the watershed issue will resurface. The drainage design must accommo( ~te this issue. Also, we u derstand that as soon as the city knows about enlarging the turnaround, we will be contacted and the negotiatior will begin. We also understand that when plans to remove any shrubs on our property are known, we will be noti in advance should we decide to relocate the shrubs. We would like to know officially what the maximum ;nce height is for the "sight/distance" area and what portion of our property falls into that "sight/dist~ ~ce" area. It seems th outlook talking with ~t we may be one of the most impacted property owners regarding this trail. We are positive in our all aspects of it and its benefit to the city of Chanhassen. We look forward to hearing from you and further regarding it. Sincerely, George am Janet Weaver Smith Highway 101 Trail Page 1 of 1 Burgess, Teresa From: Tim Love [tim_l@HEII.com] Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 10:10 AM To: 'th urg ess @ ci.ch a n h a ss en .mn .us' Subject: Highway 101 Trail Teresa: Just a note to say thank you for your efforts regarding the 101 Trail. I have attended numerous meetings and have found your knowledgeable input to be a breath of fresh air when compared to the politics of the City Council. Being an engineer myself, I know you deal in facts; now if we can get the politicians to do the same! I am 110% supportive of the trail, and from my view sooner is better. I understand the limitations we're under, but I also realize that some of the issues can be used as an excuse for a lack of progress. I would suggest to you, and the City Council will be asked for this as well (by either me or someone else), is to continue to publicize the project timeline and indicate, either in the printed media or minutes of the Council meeting, if we are on schedule or late, which of course would require an update to the projected completion. This way the "surprise" factor will be left out, and the people can know where the project stands regularly. Again, I heartily thank you for your efforts and supply of information. Keep up the good work! With many thanks, Tim Love 7010 Sandy Hook Circle Chanhassen, MN 55317 From: Sent: To: Subject: Importance Teresa, I just wa] 101. How about you wait until Have you e We do not We don'~ n it - let them Thanks, Terry Terry Ne!sc 161 South S Chanhassen 952-828-249 teresa Nelson, Terry M (CAP, FLEET) [TerryM.Nelson@fleet.gecapital.com] Saturday, January 19, 2002 5:35 PM 'tburgess@ci.chanhassen .mn .us' I STRONGLY OPPOSE THE TRAIL ALONG HWY 101 High :ed to let you know that I STRONGLY OPPOSE the trail along Hwy ixing Hwy 101 first (the original 4 lane proposal)? Or will someone is killed on it?? 'er driven on Hwy 62 from 101 to Hwy 494 - Isn't it great!!!! eed an expensive trail along a road that is very dangerous. ed to increase our taxes either - if the property owners want pay for it themselves. %ore Court 4~I-55317 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Burgess, Teresa Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:20 PM 'Martin, Mary' Burgess, Teresa RE: Roadway Improvements Thank you for your input. I will make sure the Council has a copy in its packet for Monday evening. ..... Original Message ..... From: Martin, Mary [maiito:Mary. Martin~audi.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 8:49 AM To: tburgess@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Subject: Roadway Improvements Hi Teresa, In my opinion Lake Lucy Rd. is in fine condition. I was quite surprised to receive your !e~ter advising of the feasibility study for improvements. Chanhassen has to realize that they can only tax us (homeowners) so much before we relocate to an adjoining city. Thanks, Mary Martin Burge., From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject Thank yo to do sorr proposed .Se 'ro~ Su mol sm(; doe. It s~ the~ un f; Du~ Mel Res Page 1 of 1 Teresa Burgess, Teresa Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:22 PM 'Roger Sampson' Burgess, Teresa RE: City Project No. 01-08 for your e-mail. Please note, the recommendation for Pointe Lake Lucy has been revised in the report maintenance activities and not a full rehabilitation project at this time. There are no assessments ~r the properties that are on Pointe Lake Lucy. .Original Message ..... m; Roger Sampson [mailto:studiorms@earthlink.net] ~t.' Monday, January 21., 2002 1.1:00 AM tbu rgess@ cl. cha n hassen, mn. us ,ject: City Project No. 01-08 property o~vner at 6710 Pointe Lake Lucy, we would like to voice our strong opposition the proposed "roadway 'ovements" on Pointe Lake Lucy. Many of the residents have lived on this small street less than a year and none than 5 years. The street has experienced only local residential traffic since its construction. The surface is ~th enough to allow neio. hbor kids to rollerblade and ride their scooters down the hill and around the circle. It not need to be improve"d at this time. .~ms to us that you are trying to include this street in your project because it is a convenience to you not because treet needs to be repaired. Including Pointe Lake Lu~v at this time is a waste of time and monev and is totally ir to its residents. ' timing is also particularly bad because the economic downturn has put an extra financial burden on manv of us. our project up to a vote and let the people decide if this is a worthwhile project. ' : to other commitments, we will not be available for your Januarv 23rd Open House or yoUr January. 28th COuncil :ing but would like to voice our strong opposition to including 15oint Lake Lucy in' your project. ectivelv submitted - Roger and Elaine Sampson. From: Sent: To: Subject: Burgess, Teresa Tuesday, January 22, 2002 7:57 AM 'Nelson, Terry M (CAP, FLEET)'; Burgess, Teresa RE: I STRONGLY OPPOSE THE TRAIL ALONG HWY 101 Thank you for your e-mail. I will make sure the Council gets a copy in their packet for Monday night. The City is also concerned about the condition of Hwy 101. Mayor Jansen, Todd Gerhardt, and myself are meeting with Representative Workman and Mn/DOT to continue discussions for the roadway improvements. ..... Original Message ..... From: Nelson, Terry M (CAP, FLEET) [mailto:TerryM.Nelson@fleet.gecapital.com] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 5:35 PM To: 'tburgess@ci.chanhassen.mn.us. Subject: I STRONGLY OPPOSE THE TRAIL ALONG HWY 101 Importance: High Teresa, ! just wanted to let you know that I STRONGLY OPPOSE the trai~ along Hwy !01. ~ How about fixing Hwy i0! first (the original 4 lane proposal)? Or will you ~ wai~ until someone is killed on it?? Have you ever driven on H,~/ 62 from 101 to H,m/ 494 - Isn't it great!!!! We do not need an expensive trail along a rcad that is very dangerous. We don't need to increase our taxes either - if the property owners want it - let them pay for it tkemse!ves. Thanks, Terry Terry Nelson 161 Sou~h Shore Court Chanhassen MN 55317 952-828-2492 From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Fla Due By: Flag Status: 101 input.( format. I h attached th ..... Origin From: Burgei Sent: Monda To: Rice, R Subject: FW~ Rick, Can you p!e~ Teresa~ ..... Origin~ From: Cpcld} Sent: Monda~ To: tburges~ !jansen@cl. Robert.Ayott Subject: resa Rice, Richard Monday, January 14, 2002 1:14 PM Burgess, Teresa RE: 101 trail Follow up Tuesday, January 15, 2002 1:00 PM Flagged 101 .doc ve unzipped them and m to this email. .LEHA - Cibf Council - March 1... The files were compressed in a zip 1 Message ..... s, Teresa , January 14, 2002 12:55 PM chard 101 trail se try to open these for me. Thank you. 1 Message ..... ed@aol.com [mailto:Cpcldked~ao!.com] , January lA, 2002 10:44 AM Dci.chanhassen.mn.us; slabatt@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; hanhassen.mn.us; cpeterscn~ci.chanhassen.mn.us; e@usarc-emh2.army.mil; gboyle@ci.chanhassen.mn.us trail i have atta< issue. I would ap~ included in time. Respectfully, Charles B. 5al!au bed to this e-mail three previous written on the 101 trail reciate you taking time to review them and for them to be the official report of the town meeting. Thank you for you Lotus Lake Estates Homeowners Association St~:~t, l~lo~nl-P~'c.~i(ient. P:~trick Nolan.x,-ice l)~.cMdent~ ,JO:Ill Fral~cn-~ecl'etar,';T~'e:l~t~rer March 15, 2000 Ms. Nancy Maneino, Mayor Chanhassen City Council >Iembers 690 City Center Drive, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: Proposed Highway 101 Project Honorable Mayor and City. Council .Members' As President of the Lotus Lake Estates Homeow'ners Association (LLEI-L~.), the homeow'ners and residents have appointed me to share with you our unified position on the recently proposed construction project for Chan_hassen Road known as Highway 101. The officers and residents of LLEHA have attended the informational hearings, listened to the engineers and considered the various proposals as presented. We ovelwcheLmingly a~ee that Highway 101 is a significant safety concern. The road is in need of immediate repair and is extremely hazardous. The Council must act ~vith a sense of urgency, as improvements to Highway 101 are long overdue. However, the 'concepts' presented by the planners are NOT acceptable. Their proposals contain modifications which result in the severe degradation and character of our residential nei=hborhood community including: ~ · Decreased properr?' values · Increased traffic volumes · Increased noise levels · Loss of wetlands, vegetation, and mature trees · Severe encroachment of existing property lines Further. the information disseminated to community residents, specifically the document prepared by SKF Consulting Group, Inc. titled, 'Comparison ofcot~ceprs 1,2,3 and 4' contains deceptive statements including results of' the impact study which are clearly based on opinion rather than fact. LLEHA as well as the neighborhoods of Kurver's Point, Colonial Grove. Near Mountain and Fox Hollow have recommended an acceptable, alternative 'concept' to the er~gineers knov,'n as 'Plan IA'. We have made it clear to the planners during our individual formal hearings; Plan lA is the only alternative the neighborhood communiw will support and accept. Brieflv,'~he essential points o~Plan lA include: ' ' · Maintain existing easements · Install a minimum impact bike path immediately · Install traffic signals at Pleasant View and Valley View immediately · Lower the speed limit · Maintain existing road configuration · Regrade and resurface The residents of Lotus Lake Estates are prepared to further explain our position and expectations, unified with other Chanhassen neighborhoods, at the forthcoming public hearing on March '~ and the City. Council meeting on April 10. -- Mayor Mancino and City Council members, LLEHA appreciate your being our advocate with this extremely important issue. I have attached our resident's signatures in support of this letter. Sincerely, Steve Bloom. President P.O. Box 63 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 M mh 20, 2000 M 69( Ch: De~ As an~ pro TI~ call R.o~ The incr end To~ tral ")9 of, cut pot~ Ple.~ mor Ur[~ Mat late~ I'm Tha Res Scott Botcher, City Manager City Center Drive, P.O. Box 147 ~hassen, MN 55317 Mr. Botcher, resident of Chanhassen in the Lotus Lake Estates neighborhood,_ I am writing you about Highway 101 Ihe proposed changes to it. I attended the neizhborhood meeting recently that informed us of the osed changes. I, like most others at the meeting, found all four of the proposals unacceptable. only viable option for me and my family is the independent proposal titled Plan 1-A. Tiffs proposal for construction ora bike path immediately, traffic lights installed at Pleasant View and Valley View ts, reduced speed limits, resurfacing the existing road and maintaining existing easements. real issue for those of us who live along Highway 101 is safety!II We realize that traffic levels are ~asing, but the levels and speeds can be controlled. The western end of Highwav 62 as it starts and now is a feeder for four different routes, Dell road south, Highway 101 north, [tighway 101 south and nline road. It services the neighborhoods around it. Let's keep it that way. Please don't funnel new .c to Highway 101 south with unrestricted track traffic and noise levels. ~,e lived in this neighborhood for thirteen years. My v~4fe and I have five children ranging in ages from ~ 8. All this time, we have forbidden our children from leavinz the neizhborhood on their bikes because fety concerns due to the lack of a bike path and the high spe~d of the ~raffic along 101. We have been ff from the rest of Chanhassen and the wonderful park system due to the lack a bike path and a ~tiallv dangerous road. We have paid our taxes and been good citizens...but we need vour help now. ;e don't destrov the character of our neighborhood. Put the safety of our children f'n'st~ Use the tax .~y we have been paying for years to construct the bike path as promised a long time ago. n sprawl is a real problem in our ci.ty at this time. Council must take control of the issue NOW. /'Voting citizens are concerned with the direction the city is taking. Please remember before it is too that in many cases less is more. ~ut of tow'n on business and will be unable to attend this week's open house on the subject. k you for your time and attention to this letter. ectfully. les B. Hallau Brule Circle MN 55317 · 952 ~34.6382 e-mail cpcldke&a, aol.com e e-mail hallashootr?~'aol.com March 19, 2001 Mayor Jansen, Honorable Council Members, Staff of the City of Chanhassen: I want to thank you for taking time to solicit and accept input on Highway 101 and the 101 trail issues. I know that this is a difficult issue for all of the staff and council, as well as the citizens who live along 101. Let me say first of all, that I am in favor of a safe, slow two-lane highway with a trail and traffic lights at Valley View and Pleasant View. Many call this plan 1-A. Of all of the plans submitted, this is still the best. I have heard from some that this stand is against progress. We need to stand aside to allow for more traffic because of development in the western side of the city and county. We can use state money to "fix" the problem, freeing Chanhassen's money to address other issues. Well I can tell you we have lived with progress. The traffic has increased mightily in th~ 14 years we have lived here, and even though that may not be our ideal, it's reality.. Our city and surrounding area have changed, some for the better, some not. But forcing a wider right of way into such a narrow corridor as 101 is not the answer. The corridor was never designed for anything but a two-lane highway. All six proposals put forward by Hennepin County are too aggressive, too destructive, too self-serving, and all take easements for a minimum of four lanes. I'm not against progress: I'm against unrestricted, unreasonable progress. Twenty-five years ago there wasn't much out here in Chanhassen. City Council could easily have done whatever they wanted to do with the 101 corridor. They built homes and neighborhoods here. folks' The taxes these homes have paid, have been the base of growth and expansion for the city of Chanhassen. You taxed us heavily. We are among the hizhest taxed areas in the State. Now, we are asking for something in return. ~e are asking for a safe, sane 101; managed, safe traffic; and a trail as soon as possible. We are asking you to think of this concept; the western end of 62 as it exists now, continuing to be a feeder for 101 north, Dell road south, Townline and Pleasant View roads as well as 101 south. We are happy to deal with the traffic levels on that two-lane Highway 101. If Hennepin County needs a four-lane outlet for 62, why don't they take that four-lane concept north on 101 into there own county as well as south? They can run it at least to Highway 7, but why not all the way to Rogers to the north and to Shakopee the south? Yet, why did they just complete a two-lane bridge over Grey's ~y instead of a four-lane bridge? And what about four lanes down Dell >ad also? It's all in Hennepin County and it also goes to Highway 5. Why Chanhassen need to be Hennepin's stooge? We all moved to hanhassen because it wasn't Hennepin, it was better! n the issue of the trail, everyone ag-tees there should be a trail along 101. issue carried by a vote of 5-0 in October, including the votes of Mayor and Council member Labatt. In a recent city council meeting and s~ tbsequent articles in the Chanhassen Villager, the sums of $1.3 million and 000 have been bantered about. First let's talk about the $1.3 million c~ instruction costs figure. How could the trail jump from $800,000, the budgeted, to $1.3 million in just 5 months? Was the old staff that competent? Was City Council fooling itself?. If the trail had been built it was first proposed, what would the cost have been? Maybe $ 00,000, maybe $200,000? Who do we blame for that cost difference? If wait, what will happen to construction costs? Certainly they will not go d ,wn! Most importantly, what is the value of one life possibly lost or ~gically altered due to inaction on this issue? It also stated that the 400+ homes in the area have only contributed S~ 5,000 toward the trail construction, a small percentage o'f the actual cost. Si we have no idea from where that figure came, it is hard to argue. But u~ ing that same logic, should citizens with no children be forced to pay taxes the school system? Should we as citizens be taxed for projects we don't u: :? We have a pedestrian bridge over Highway 5, Where did the money c~ to pay for that project? Certainly not just from the citizens directly ~ from it. (I would be interested in a count on how many people ually use that bridge, and your cost analysis on it.) We as citizens, pay ta .es into a pool to make our city, county, state and countrY better places to li~ Why are you changing that concept now? That is just petty politics and effort to get the rest of the taxpayer sentiment against the trail. In ~n, I hope you find some logic in these points. I pray to God that decisions be made with insight, understanding and the interest of your cil zens and neighbors as a priority., not Hennepin County and state turn- :k money. you. B. Hallau Choctaw Circle MN 55317 C :ldkedOaol.com 95 ..934.6382 Page 1 of 2 Burgess, Teresa From: Burgess, Teresa Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 3:43 PM To: 'Joe Finnegan'; Burgess, Teresa Subject: RE: Hwy 101 trail City project 97-12-3 Dear Hr. Finnegan: Thank you for your e-mail and phone call. I did call and leaven message on the street light but wanted to follow-up with e-mail as well. The City is still waiting fora response from XCel Energy. I apologize for the delay. Until your phone call I did not realize how long it had been. We have contacted XCel today and told them we need the information so we can get it to you. As for the trail' 1. At this time no right of way acquisition is anticipated from your property. Any trees that will be removed will be identified during the design phase of the project. Right of way acquisition will also be finalized at that time. If the project is approved by the Council, an open house will be held during the design phase so that property owners can view the plans and make any comments. A notice of that meeting will be mailed once the date and time is set. 2. The City also has concerns about the condition and safety of the existing Hwy 101. The City is continuing to negotiate and pursuea turn-back project with Mn/DOT. Representative Workman is assisting the City with this effort. However, the City Council has madea commitment to geta trail for trfis neighborhood and for that reason we are continuing to pursue both projects. City Staff will continue to try to negotiate a reasonable turn-back solution until a resolution is reached. 3. Existing fences wi'Il be addressed during the design phase. Property owners with existing fences or trees in the right of way will be informed so they have an opportunity to remove or relocate them prior to the City project. The Feasibility Study recommends that property owners thai: abut the project be given the option of additional landscaping or fencing if desired, but that the expense of those be paid by the property owner either through an assessment or pre-payment. The City does not typically install fence along City trails. I hope thatl have answered your questions, Please contact me if you have additional questions or comments. Sincerely, Teresa J. Burgess, P.E. Public '/Corks D~rector/City Engineer City of Chanhassen Phone: 952-227-1169 Fax: 952-227-1170 E-mail: tburgess@ci, chanhassen.mn, us ..... Original Message ..... From: Joe Finnegan [mailto:joefinnegan@msn.com] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 5:32 PM To; tburgess~ci.chanhassen.mn, us Subjec ! Ii , . Y~ 65 Ch Th ? Ki .]o~ Page 2 of 2 Hwy 101 trail City project 97-12-3 ~m a homeowner along Hwy 101. My property is 6513 Gray Fox Curve, which backs up to 1 just below (South) of the entrance to Fox Hollow. vas unable to attend the council meeting on the 14th, but I have the following mments/concerns that I would like to have addressed. I am curious if the trail will require any of my property and if so, how will I be mpensated for that property. I have some very tall evergreen trees on the back of my )perty. It would be a shame to lose them. I also have serious safety concerns regarding the trail and it's closeness to very fast ffic on a two-lane road which is in poor shape. What steps are being taken to take /antage of MnDot's offer of a turn-back which would upgrade the road and make it safer me and my family? What can be done about replacement of existing fences if they are moved/destroyed for needed space and what about security of keeping pedestrians / bikers out of our yard(s) h a uniform fence along the whole trail? can reach me at_~oefinnegan~msn.com or 952-949-2761 or write me at: 3 Gray Fox Curve - ~nhassen, MN 55317 nks for your interest in our feedback solicited on the Public Comment letter dated 1/14 project 97-12-3. Jest Regards, Finnegan more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download . http'//explorer, msn.com 1/18/13~ Burgess, Teresa From: Paul Dryke (SEM) [Paul.Dryke@aml .ericsson.se] Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 10:35 AM To: 'tburgess@ci.chanhassen.mn.us' Cc: 'ljansen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us'; 'slabatt@ci.chanhassen.mn.us'; 'rayotte@ci.chanhassen.mn.us'; 'cpeterson @ci.chanhassen .mn.us'; 'g boyle@ci .chan h assen .mn .us' Subject: 101 Trail Teresa, I am responding to your inquiry dated January 14 regarding the proposed trail to parallel the west side of 101. Please be advised that I strongly support this initiative. Additional comments follow... First of all, shame on me for remaining "politically silent" on this topic for so many years. Instead of voicing my opinion to governing bodies, I have reserved my comments for social circles. Frankly, this is the first time I've ever raised my head above the "silent majority" to clamor for a cause. I'm driven there because this topic hits so close to home. It's personal and it's something I've grown passionate about. In 1989 my wife and I relocated back to Minnesota from Louisiana (a state that provided me with yet another perspective of the political process!) and chose Chanhassen as the place we wanted to settle and raise a family. When we purchased our home in Lotus Lake Estates, we immediately fell in love with the areas ambiance and sense of community. The only thing missing was a safe non-motorized outlet to the surrounding communities. Several of the neighbors told us at that time that the trail was eminent; that the need had already been identified and that the political process was already in motion to bring this needed asset to the then 6,000 residents of Chanhassen. Fast forward 12.5 years. We have been blessed with three children now ages 10 and 8 (twins). While there has been.tremendous change globally, nationally, throughout our state and even locally in Chanhassen, a final soluti'~n for the 101 trail is still outstanding. Weekly, when my wife and I take our walk around our neighborhood and then venture out onto the shoulder of 101 to walk through neighboring Colonial Grove, I'm reminded of this. On wet mornings we incur the splash from passing motorists, on other days we trudge through snow accumulation slowly progressing from point A to B and, on all mornings that we walk, we do so with trepidation and a sense of "second class citizenship". Where the shoulder narrows along the creek, we walk a tightrope with motorists, often wincing at the proximity of steel hurdling past at 45+ m.p.h.. Silently I curse the political paralysis that has impeded a resolution to this impasse. The same emotions overcome me each time I am forced to load up all five bikes so that we might drive to another nearby community to enjoy family time on one of the many trail systems provided other communities. I loathe politics at these times. From these experiences has sprung my passion for this project. I've attended meetings at city hall regarding the over-all 101 debacle (debate). My wife and I have also signed a petition supporting proposition lA. Our position in a nutshell: if the communities to our north can find working solutions within the current easement, I'm hard pressed to accept that we cannot as well. I resent the turnback leverage being applied and view this as something akin to duressful manipulation or even blackmail. My over-all sense is that select political appointees do care about this project while others support it only because it appears to be the right political decision. Regardless of one's motivation, it's now time for commitment and accountability. It's time to show one's integrity and display the courage to assure of meaningful progress. Ultimately, it's time to move the process quickly to implementation of solutions. Some of my neighbors have been embittered by their lost opportunity to share such a resource as a trail with their children. I surely hope this too will not be my own fate. Teresa (and council members), can I count on your passion, courage and commitment to see this through to a timely and successful resolution? Pau/ Dryke 1/1R/(19 105 Cho Chanhas Office: Fax: 95; 'aw Circle eh, MN 55317 2-934-2743 Mobile: 612-986-9738 )34-2641 &mail: paul.dryke@ericsson.com Page 2 of 2 1/18/02 From: Sent: To: Subject: Burgess, Teresa Tuesday, January 22, 2002 11:28 AM 'Kelly Czech'; Burgess, Teresa RE: Hwy 101 Trail Project Thank you for your e-mail. The distance between the trail and the road will vary as it travels the route to best fit the existing ditch and berm. In most places the trail is on the back of the existing ditch. The City intends to limit the number of trees removed, however, it will not be possible until during design to determine the full extent of tree removal. The City does do tree replacement in keeping with the City Tree Removal policy but that would only address trees over 6" in diameter. Property owners would be informed as soon as it was determined that trees would need to be removed as soon as possible both as a courtesy to the property owner and also to allow those trees that can be saved to be relocated. The trail closely follows the ditch. The City is required to maintain and in some cases improve the drainage of the area as the trail is installed. Because of this, it is not possible to put the trail ccmplete!y in the ditch. I hope that answers your questions. Please let me know if you need additicna! information or have additional questions. Teresa j. Burgess, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer City of Chanhassen Phone: 952 -227 zz69 Fax: 952-227-1170 E-mail: nburgess~ci, chanhassen, mn. us ..... Original Message From: Ke!!v Czech [mailto:ke!!y.czech@novusprintmedia.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 8:13 To: 'tburgess~ci.chanhassen.mn.us' Subjecs: H'.~i i01 Trail Project Hi Teresa - My name is Kelly Czech and I live at 7000 Sandy Hook Circle. I have not been able to attend the meetings on the Highway 101 trail project due to my travel schedule, but I do have a copy of the feasibility study (our home is ~18 on the Lotus Lake 2nd Addition) . Our home is directly next to Highway !0! and I have a few questions on the potential trail project: * I understand an 8-foot trail is planned. How close to the r~ad will the trail be? * Our property has a bank of tall pine trees. Will an 8-foot trail be able to fit between the trees and road so that no trees need to be removed? * There currently is a ditch running along the highway. Will the trail be able to go where the ditch is currently located? I know tk yet, but Iapp] Thanks fo] Kelly Czec Nov-us Pri: Connectinc 13605 Fir: Plymouth, Ph. 763-4~ Fax 763-44~ kscSnovusp t this is currently a plan and nothing has been solidified eciate any answers that you can provide to me. all of your help with this project! Media You Avenue North iN 55441-5463 ~-7727 -6527 intmedia.com From: Sent: To: Subject: Burgess, Teresa Tuesday, January 22, 2002 11:40 AM 'Carol Parker'; Leedsmn@aol.com; Burgess, Teresa RE' Hwy 101 Trail Thank you for your e-mail. A copy of your comments will be included in the City Council packet for Monday night. 1) Until detail design is started it is difficult to state what the impact to your property would be, however, the feasibility study shows the trail being completely on the Mn/DOT right of way in the vicinity of your property. There would need to be some tree removals in this area, but they are located on the right of way. 2) It does not appear at this time that there would be any need to acquire easements from your property. If that changes, you will be contacted directly_, to negotiate the acqulsition_ . The City will make an offer based on market value of the property and the amount of property required. 3 & 4) The current proposal does not include any changes to the location of existing mail boxes or fire hydrants. If this comes up in design, the property owners will be contacted. Please let me know if you need additional information. Sincerely, Teresa J. Burcess, P.E. Pubiic~orks ~irector/City Engineer Ci5¥ of Chanhassen Phone: 952-227-I!69 Fax: 952-22711170 E-mail: tburgess~ci.chanhassen.mn.us ..... Original Message ..... From: Carol Parker [mailto:CparkersedenDr.kl2.mn.us] Sen5: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:50 To: Leedsmn@aol.com; Tburgesssci.chanhassen.mn.us Subject: H,~y !0i Trail Teresa: Thank you for the opportunity for us to ask questions & make comments on 5his project. There are a few points we would like to make; along with a few questions answered. The comments first. 1. We would like to go on record that we are generally in favor of a iow impacn trail with a nome that it is our hope that it won't come back to "haun~ us" later. We have a concern that MN-DOT could, at a future dane, eliminate the trail for their own purpose of widening the roadway. We, EMPH2~TICALLY, dc not want that to happen - EVER! The current configuration, including width of 101 would be just fine with traffic controls at Pleasantview (at minimum), and possibly another at Valley View. Having lived at 7480 for over 20 years (my husband, since 1959), we have seen the traffic become much heavier - to the point of having difficulty getting onto 10! ... often times having to head south, when we really wanted to go north, just to get moving at all. This is an inconvenience we have learned to live with but the suggested traffic lights would aleviate 2. We ar them to e & maples trail cou Now, for 1. In lo~ 18+00 and 2. What the City 3. A fir, that rema 4. What Again, we our questi interest o corridor. Sincerely, Harvey & Ci 7480 Chanhi 934-8127 :he problem considerably. a couple who love our trees. Over the years, we have given ch other as anniversary gifts. Near the roadway, we have oaks .nd are nurturing a couple of pines. We would hope that the d be worked around these "treasures,, and avoid their removal. he questions. king at page A-3 of the feasibility study, between station 19+00, how does the trail directly impact our property? asements would be required from us? What can we expect from n return? hydrant is located at the south side of our driveway, would ~? tan is there for relocation of our mailbox? :hank you for the opportunity to send our comments and have )ns answered. We trust that this will work out in the best the citizens of Chanhassen who happen to reside on the 101 rol Parker ssen Road Page 1 of 2 Burgess, Teresa To: NAREMLL@aoI.com; Burgess, Teresa Subject: RE: Comments on Highway 101 Feasibility Thank you for your e-mail. A copy will be included in the City Council packet for 1/28/02. In response to your questions: a) No easements are anticipated at this time. If during design easements are determined to be necessary you will be contacted by the City to negotiate acquisition. The City will make an offer based on market value of the property being acquired. Market value is based on area sales and easement settlements. b) The City will follow the City's Tree Replacement policy. The tree replacement policy requires that 2 caliper inches be installed for every 1" removed. Trees less than 6" in diameter are not included in the count of tree removal. No dollar compensation will be made for trees removed from the existing right of way. Trees removed in easements will be negotiated as part of the easement acquistion. Property owners will be informed prior to the tree removal so that they may relocate any plantings in the right of way to private property. c) The City does not typically install screening along its trails. The feasibility study recommends that those property owners that desire screening installed as part of this project pay 100% of the cost through an assessment agreement. d) The City will hold an Open House for people to have a chance to review the draft plan. This is typical for City Improvement Projects. I hope that answers your questions. Please let me know if you have additional questions or comments. Sincerely, Teresa J. Burgess, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer City of Chanhassen Phone: 952-227-1169 Fax: 952-227-1170 E-mail: tburgess@ci, chanhassen.mn, us .... Original Message ..... From: NAREMLL@aol.com [mailto: NAREHLL@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, .]anuaw 23, 2002 2:08 PM To: tburgess@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Igc: NAREMLL@aoI.com Subject: Comments on Highway 101 Feasibility Study Teresa, Please forward the following comments to the city council and ensure that these comments are entered into the official record regarding the Highway 101 Feasibility Study: 1) I support the study and the project and urge the city to proceed as quickly as possible. 2) My concerns are: a) Will it be necessary to purchase easement rights from my property? If so, how much property and how is fair compensation determined? My concern here is the net Jm ev~ de1 scr(~ like Sine 9rely, Lec and Marilu Narem 20 5 ~ndy Hook Road Ch~ nhassen, MN 553]7 Page 2 of 2 act on property value, as well as personal impact on my yard and my family's lifestyle. b) Since there is a high probability that trees lincluding a beautiful, large, mature 'green) and shrubs will need to be removed, how will replacement trees and shrubs be ,~rmined? Similar to question (a) above, how will a fair and equitable replacement of Iscaping be determined? c) Since the final trail will be very close to my house, how will sight and noise ening be accommodated? d) Finally, I would request that as soon as final plans are drafted, my family would · o view these plans to determine the exact location of trail and impact on our property. 123102 Page 1 of 1 Burgess, Teresa From: Dan Shoemaker [dcshoemaker@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 3:37 PM To: tburg ess@ ci .ch an h assen .mn .us Subject: Highway 101 Trail from West 78th St to Pleasant View Rd This is in response to the request for comments regarding "Highway 101 Trail from West 78th Street to Pleasant View Road". 1. The Feasibility Report indicates a proposed catch basin at location 26+00 which feeds into a proposed storm sewer. We would like to emphasize the importance of maintaining this catch basin and storm sewer in the final plan. Currently, run-off from this area flows through the back of our yard toward Lotus Lake. While we are concerned about the current run-off situation, we want to ensure that it is not worsened by any trail construction. We presume that the proposed catch basin/storm sewer adequately addresses this issue. 2. The proposed trail takes a sharp turn up the berm at location 26+00 and then moves back down the berm at location 29+00. We have consistently requested that the trail stay as low on the berm as possible. We ask you to consider all possible means of straigtening the trail in this section so that it stays at the bottom of the berm. The bend in the trail in the feasibility design appears to be correctable. That you for you attention to these concerns. Dan and Ruth Shoemaker 7380 Kurvers Point Road 949-8906 Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here 173/02 CITYOF CH H S[ 690 City Ce, ret Dr~ PO Box 147 [ I Chanh~sen, Minnesota Phone 952.93ZI900 General F~r 952. 93 Z 5739 E~o~ering iepartme~ 952.93Z9152 Building Depam, e,t kr 952.934.2524 1I% Site wu, ut ci. chanhassen, m~ ~s Ci0, qf Cha,hassen. 5317 MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: DATE: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Teresa J. Burgess, Public Works Director/City Engineer January 24, 2002 SUBJ: January 22, 2002 Meeting Regarding Hwy 101 Trail Project, City Project 97-12-3 Hwy 101 Turn Back Project, City Project 97-12 On January 22, 2002, Mayor Jansen, City Manager Todd Gerhardt, and City Engineer/Public Works Director Teresa Burgess met with Representative Tom Workman, representatives of Mn/DOT, and Frank Mendez to discuss the status of the Hwy 101 Trail and the Hwy 101 Turnback. The following is a status update: Hwy 101 Trail Project, City Project 97-12-3: · Feasibility Study . . Council is scheduled to accept the feasibility study on 1/28/02. This item is on the consent agenda as all Council Members have expressed support and no discussion is anticipated. · DNR Grant ($500,000) . The $500,000 grant from the DNR for the trail is one of the cuts being recommended by the Ventura Administration for deficient reduction. The cuts will need to be approved by the Legislature; however, it will be at least March and possibly April or May before the decision is made. - Representative Workman is working to keep the funding. - Representative Workman has been sent copies of the feasibility study. A file search has been initiated for any other information that would support him in keeping the funding. · Limited Use Permit (LUP) - The City Council has passed a resolution to submit the feasibility study for Mn/DOT review in the LUP process. This process can take 30 days or longer. The last LUP review took 90 days and the request was denied. The city cannot build a trail in Mn/Dot's right-of-way Without an LUP. Hwy 101 Turn Back Project, Ci.ty Project 97-12: · The City's Consultant is working on the traffic analysis to show that a 2- lane road with turn lanes, shoulders, and traffic signals meets the required Level of Service "D" to qualify for turn back. The initial analysis should be completed by Monday, January 28, 2002. Information will be shared with the Chanhassen Villager and posted on the City web site as soon as it is available. · With or without the grant, the turn back still remains the most cost effective for the City of Chanhassen, an estimated $120,000 - $200,000 ' comnluniO, with clean lakes, qua/itl, schools, a charming downtown, th~ivin~ businesses, and beauti/:al /)arks. A ~reat /)lace to live, work, and Todd Gerhardt August 8, 2001 Page 2 verses $800,000 in taxpayer dollars. It would also result in a low impact trail, as requested by the neighborhood, because it can be kept directly adjacent to the roadway instead of having to fit to the existing grade. · MnfDOT has expressed support for a turn back project with funding in Fiscal Year 2004 with construction to maybe start as early as June 2003 for a turn back assuming that a turn back agreement can be reached. Both Chanhassen and Representative Workman have explained that June 2003 may be too late. Mn/DOT will look for alternative ways to accelerate funding and construction of the project. · Mn/Dot will be setting up a meeting next week with Hennepin County, Eden Prairie, Carver County, and Chanhassen to discuss the new traffic count information and to solicit their support and approval of Chanhassen's turn back proposal. · If the $500,000 grant is cut, the turn back may represent the best option for getting the bike path completed. A meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2002 for everyone at the original meeting to report the status of the project and plan the next steps. C~ Hwy 101 neighborhood Representative Tom Workman Lezlie Vermillion, Mn/DOT g:\eng\public\97-12\staff report attachment 1-28-02.doc