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Administrative Section
Memo to Charles Folch dated November 20, 1995.
City of Chanhassen, Schedule of Investments, Sensitivity Analysis
Eastern Carver County Property Tax Projection, 1995 -2001
Letter to John Dobbs, Heritage Development of MN., dated November 17, 1995
Memo to Mark Littfm dated November 13, 1995.
Letter to Don Chmiel dated October 31, 1995.
Letter to Mark Lundgren, County Auditor, dated November 16, 1995.
Letter to Janet Lash dated November 16, 1995.
Letter to Ed Battani November 14, 1995.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
MEMORANDUM
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Charles Folch, Public Works Director
FROM: Diane Desotelle, Water Resources Coordinator
DATE: November 20, 1995
SUBJ: Curry Farms Pond and Christmas Creek Surface Water Management Project
-. Montgomery Watson References and Qualifications
File No. SWMP -12J
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BACKGROUND
At the last council meeting, the City Council approved the contract for Montgomery Watson to
provide consulting services on the Curry Farms stormwater quality project. As part of the conditions
of approval, the City Council requested a list of references qualifications from the consultant in the
next administrative packet. w
ANALYSIS
Attached is Montgomery Watson's project experience and
RECOMMENDATION
Staff mill proceed with this project as soon as possible.
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for your review.
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NOV 20 '95 03 :33PM MONTGOMERY WATSON 612 593 9975
Section 3
Project
Experience
Montgomery Watson
has a wide variety of
project experience
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INTRODUCTION
Water resources engineering has been the forth of Montgomery Watson's
Minnesota office for over 25 years. In this time, hundreds of projects have
been successfully completed. Through this experience, the firm has
repeatedly demonstrated its ability to undertake highly complex projects
and bring them to a timely and cost - effective conclusion.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
This section of our qualifications presents selected experience of
Montgomery Watson's Minnesota office directly related to providing
engineering services to the Cityof Burnsville. The referenced projects have
been completed for municipalities, watershed districts, governmental
agencies, and private Industry. These selected projects include:
• City of Eagan
• Cities of Burnsville and Apple Valley
• City of St. Paul
- • City of Bloomington
• City of Eau Claire
• City of Davenport
• City of White Bear Lake
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Mall of America
• Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District
• Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
• Rice Creek Watershed District
• Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District
Metropolitan Watershed Districts
• Clean Water Partnership Projects
• Clean Lakes Projects
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Project Experience
The Pagan Water
Quality Improvement
Program was awarded
the Metropolitan
Council's 1991
Regional Policy
Implementation Award
Eagan lake studies
and implementation
CITY OF EAGAN
Eagan Water Quality Management
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This project involved preparation of a Water Quality Management Plan for
the Cityof Eagan. The plan incorporated current land use conditions, future
land use based on he City zoning ordinance, and water quality monitoring
data Into a comprehensive management strategy. Numerical water quality
goals based on phosphorus loadings were established for each of 350
basins in the City. A combination of Best Management Practices and
structural improvements were required to assure all basins met their
respective water quality goals now and under future conditions.
To accomplish the scope of the project, Montgomery Watson conducted
comprehensive monitoring of runoff from numerous sites City-wide, each
corresponding to specific land uses. The computer model developed by
Montgomery Watson was used to combine land use data from each of 350
subwatersheds using the monitored data to estimate runoff coefficients and
quality. Basins that were predicted to exceed phosphorus loading limits
were identified and a management plan was developed to reduce loadings
to acceptable levels. Data resulting from this project were successfully
used by the City of Eagan to attract funding for further monitoring and study.
Schwanz Lake Clean Water Partnership
The Schwanz Lake Project was developed as a direct result of
implementation of the Eagan Water Quality Management Plan. Schwanz
Lake, in the City of Eagan, is fed by six storm sewer subdrainages. Each
system typically contains several upstream detentlon basins. Along with
their routine sampling of the lake, Montgomery Watson conducted
stormwater runoff collections while simultaneously monitoring storage of
water upstream to develop a nutrient and pollutant loading estimate for the
subwatersheds. Both 'first- flush' and flow - weighted mean sample
collections were included. Results of the modeling and monitoring were
utilized to develop a watershed - specific water quality management plan.
Plan elements Included a public education program, improvements to
existing stormwater basin, and the construction of newbasins.
Fish Lake
Fish Lake is a 30 -acre lake with a maximum depth of 33 feet and a mean
depth of 11 feet The lake is located in the City of Eagan which has
experienced explosive population growth since the mid- 1980s, more than
doubling between 1980 and 1990. As urbanization has occurred, the storm
sewer discharging to Fish Lake has expanded to serve the drainage needs
of the City. Since the mid- 1980s, the City has pursued an aggressive
stormwater management strategy that has involved incorporation of over
110 natural and created wet ponded areas, totaling 185 acres and over 520
acre -feet, to manage peak flows and water quality for the 3,000 -acre Fish
Lake watershed. in spite of these practices, hypereutrophic conditions
have developed in Fish Lake and nuisanoe -level Cyanobacteria blooms
occur for over 70% of the recreational season.
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Montgomery Watson provided analytical laboratory services and data
analysis support that showed about 55% of the total phosphorus toad to the
lake enters from the trunk storm sewer at a relatively low concentration of
142 micrograms per liter. This finding has important implications on the
effectiveness of conventional urban Best Management Practices (BMPs) in
achieving the desired water quality goals for the lake. Montgomery Watson
also provided assistance for determining the feasibility of numerous
management alternatives to potentially be included in the overall water
quality management plan for the lake.
CITIES OF BURNSVILLE AND APPLE VALLEY
Alimagnet Lake Clean Lakes Project
Urban Clean Lakes
Montgomery Watson was retained by the Cities of Apple Valley and
project
Burnsville, Minnesota, to develop the grant application and project work
plan for the Alimagnet Lake Project. Montgomery Watson beganmonitoring
the lake and Inflows In 1989. Utilizing automatic flow and sampling
equipment, both 'first-flush" and mean discharge quality was evaluated. A
comprehensive land use and stormwater management assessment was
made. Based on this information, Montgomery Watson formulated a
watershedwide water quality management plan which incorporates
administrative, nonstructural, and structural controls. A formal public
meeting and public information program was developed. The project
diagnostic/feasibility study has been approved by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency and will be implemented by the communities in the near
future.
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Burnsville Amphitheater !; loodplain Analysis
The City of Burnsville retained Montgomery Watson to conduct hydraulic
calculations Identifying the amphitheater's effect on floodway
encroachments of the Minnesota River. The analysis utilized the U.S. Corps
of Engineers' HEC -2 computer model and field data. The model showed
that the existing levee system was sufficiently overtopped by the 1 Myear
flood stage and that no additional rise in flood elevation was attributed to the
amphitheater construction.
CITY OF ST. PAUL
NPDSS Stormwater Monitoring
Automatic sampling
Montgomery Watson has recently been retained by the City of St. Paul to
equipment and
complete their Part II stormwater monitoring as part of the City's NPDSS
laboratory analysis
Municipal Stormwater Permit. Automatic sampling equipment is being
for St. Paul
used by Montgomery Watson to collect storm sewer runoff at five locations
in the city. Composite samples are being developed and analyzed for
common urban pollutants at Montgomery Watson's Water Quality
Laboratory located in Plymouth, Minnesota.
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Project Experience
Analysis and
improvements after
superstorm
Analysis for future
development and
rehabilitation
Montgomery Watson
prepared stormwater
plan, developed runoff
strategies, and capital
improvement program
CITY O F BLOOMINGTON
Bloomington York-Nine Ponds Hydrologic Analysis
The City of Bloomington experienced significant flooding as a result of the
1987 'superstorm.' Montgomery Watson assisted the City in identifying
needs and determining costs to modify their existing stormwater
management facilities. Montgomery Watson evaluated the hydrologic and
hydraulic aspects of the existing and modified drainage system for a
simulated 100 -year storm event and the 'superstorm' event. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's Stormwater Management Model
(SWMM) was utilized in the computer modeling analysis because it is
uniquely tailored for the analysis of an urbanized watershed. Runoff
characteristics were simulated and the effects on the storm sewer network
and ponding systems were determined. Recommendations for capital
improvements and management strategies were made to the City of
Bloomington following completion of the hydrologic analysis
CITY OF EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
Comprehensive Stormwater Management plan
The City of Eau Claire selected Montgomery Watson to develop a
comprehensive stormwater management plan that will accommodate
current and future surface water runoff within the 45 square mile study area.
This plan provides guidance to maintain, improve, and plan for future needs
for water quality and control of the projected surface water quantities. The
scope of services provided included identification of design standards,
capital Improvement projects, and investigation of alternative methods of
financing, surface water facility management, ,and capital improvement
projects. The SCS TR -20 (HydroCAD) model was used to estimate existing
and projected peak runoff rates.
A key element in this project was the development of design standards for
future development and rehabilitations. Some of these standards were
incorporated into a drainage system used to control the rate, water quality
nutrients, and temperature of water entering a trout streatn.
CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA
Stormwater Management Plan
The City of Davenport, Iowa, selected Montgomery Watson to prepare a
stormwater management plan and refine the City's existing flood insurance
studies in the Silver, Goose, and Pheasant Creek watersheds of northern
(davenport. Conversion of rural land to intense urban land uses are
expected in the upper reaches of each watershed. Montgomery Watson
analyzed the effects of this development and redetermined flood profiles to
supersede the original efforts which had been based upon basin transfer
formulas and were thought to overestimate base flood flows.
Runoff management strategies were provided to the City with a detailed
capital improvements program to implement the study findings.
Montgomery Watson assisted the City in developing and implementing a
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Montgomery Watson
mapped plant
communities and
developed a control
implementation
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stormwater utility and training City staff to operate the modeling system so
that minor plan amendments may be conducted by staff engineers.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE
Macrophyte Control Project
White Bear Lake was being colonized by exotic aquatic plant species which
were growing to nuisance levels. The White Bear Lake Conservation District
retained Montgomery Watson to conduct a macrophyte (weed) survey
which characterized and mapped the plant communities. The macrophyte
survey defined the extent and characteristics of the weed problem. A
number of alternatives were then assessed Including various forms of
nutrient, biological, chemical, and mechanical control. An associated
project was implemented to assess the nutrient Input levels utilizing
automatic monitoring equipment and an implementation plan was
developed to control the exotic plant species.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Nationwide Evaluation of Best Management Practices
Montgomery Watson was retained by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency to conduct an evaluation of administrative (e.g_, education
programs, reporting, etc.) and nonstructural (e.g., street cleaning, spill
cleanup, etc.) Best Management Practices (BMPs). Montgomery Watson
staff evaluated municipal industrial -type and industrial facilities nationwide
as part of this project. Pact sheets were prepared for the various BMPs
which describe estimated costs, benefits in reducing stormwater pollution,
operational and maintenance requirements, and a description of problems
in implementation. This fact sheet will be provided to municipalities and
industries nationwide as technical assistance in complying with NPDES
stormwater discharge permits.
MALL OF AMERICA
Hydrologic Analysis
Montgomery Watson was retained during the design of the Mall of America
to review hydraulic conditions of the storm sewer system. The Mall is the
largest shopping area under one roof in the United States and generates
high runoff rates and pressured flow In the internal and external stormwater
conveyance systems. The hydraulic review utilized the SCS TR -20
computer model to simulate runoff flow rates and the SCS SWAMP model
to determine the computer effects of various storm events. The analysis
showed the system being largely influenced by the hydraulic interaction of
structures and the high pressures generated within the system.
Subsequent to the analysis, modifications to the storm sewer system were
recommended and constructed.
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Project Experience
Wetland restoration
included technical
analysis and
community
consensus building
Planned, designed, and
constructed lake outlet
MADISON METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRACT
Sludge Lagoon Wetland Restoration
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Montgomery Watson was retained by the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage
District to develop a Conceptual Plan for restoring their sludge lagoons as
a wetland/shorebird sanctuary and environmental resource for the
community. The lagoons are located in an area containing a number of
recreational resources, and the lagoons themselves are recognized by
environmental groups in the area as providing valuable shorebird habitat.
However. the sludge in the lagoons contains PCBs and is under
remediation. Montgomery Watson's task was to develop Conceptual Plans
for restoring the sludge lagoons as a wetland after remedlation and to
integrate the lagoon property with other recreational resources In the area.
Montgomery used a public involvement process to first identify the range of
restoration functions that interested individuals and groups wanted
incorporated In the restoration plan. Montgomery then held consensus
building workshops to develop a draft mission statement for the restoration,
and to discuss how other recreational facilities might connect with the
lagoon property. The workshops were followed by a technical evaluation
to determine the feasibility of alternative development functions. The
analysis found that a number of development functions were not feasible,
and the a numberof the functions were not compatible with the draftmission
statement. However, a number of functions were compatible with the draft
mission statement and were not mutually exclusive. These included: 1)
Restoration and preservation as a wetland, 2)-Include Managed Mudflats
specifically for shorebirds, 3) Use for additional effluent treatment and
discharge into the watershed, 4) Use for treating stormwater, 6) using
portions to encourage all types of wildlife, 6) Natural area open to the public,
7) Incorporate environmental education, 8) Protect groundwater and
hydrology of the area, and 9) Encourage research. These functions
provided the basis for the development of four alternative concept plans for
restoration. Further development of restoration concepts is waiting for
resolution of the PCB remediation.
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Gleason Lake Outlet and Improvernent Project
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and City of Wayzata Jointly
ventured on the Gleason Creek Improvement Project to reduce flooding In
Wayzata and Improve water quality discharging into Lake Minnetonka. The
$2.4 million improvements consisted of a new outlet structure for the 475-
acre Gleason Lake, two water quality treatment ponds, ponding excavation
for stormwater storage, large diameter storm sewer piping, and bank
stabilization. The project was petitioned, constructed, and financed In
accordance with Minnesota Statutes 1030.
Acting as the District's engineer, Montgomery Watson prepared several
engineering reports identifying problem areas and remedial alternatives for
the 3,200 -acre watershed. The studies consisted of hydrologic and
hydraulic analysis of the existing and proposed Gleason Lake outlet and
downstream drainage facilities. Analytical methods were utilized to
determine flow rates, hydraulic profiles, and water levels. Critical to the
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Project Experience
Extensive experience
with rnetropolitan
watersheds
WATERSHED CLIENTS AND PROJECTS
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Much of Montgomery Watson's water resources experience has been
gained by serving as engineer for metropolitan area watershed
management organizations. The following table identities the watersheds
served by the Minnesota office and a selected listing of services.performed.
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Project Experience
success of the projectwas the effective project representation at numerous
public meetings and public hearings conducted with the project.
Montgomery Watson served the District through the development of a
watershed /municipal Joint Powers Agreement, easement acquisition, and
construction administration phases of the project.
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Restorable Wetland Inventory
Montgomery Watson
As part of the Upper Rice Creek Watershed Improvement Project
inventoried watershed
Montgomery Watson completed an assessment of restorable wetlands.
wetlands
The assessment included the identification, evaluation and field verification
ofapproximately20sitesintheupperwatershed .Informationwascollected
on the size and type of wetland both before and after restoration, drainage
patterns, number of property owners, necessary actions for- restoration,
dominant vegetation types, and the presence of public and private
drainage ditches. This information was used to determine the feasibility,
and the water quality and ecological benefits of restoring each site. Based
on the feasibility and water quality assessment sites were prioritized for
restoration. The prioritization list is being used as part of a water quality
improvement project as well as a means of steering mitigation efforts in the
District toward wetland restoration efforts that the District feels are priority.
E -2 Constructed Wetland
Montgomery Watson constructed the 96 -acre County Road E -2 Wetland to
improve the quality of storm water prior to discharge into Long take.
Construction consisted of placing a berm across a natural basin and raising
the operational water level. Post - construction monitoring Indicated that
approximately 22,000 pounds of suspended solids are retained In the
wetiand annually. The E -2 constructed wetland was one of 27 project
elements comprising the award winning Long Lake Chain of Lakes Clean
Lakes Project.
PF110R LAKE - SPRING LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT
Wetland Demonstration Project
Wetlands in watershed
Montgomery Watson was retained by the Prior Lake - Spring Lake
being restored
Watershed District to manage and complete a wetland restoration
demonstration project. The project is a 2.5 -year effort to document and
demonstrate the process and feasibility of subwatershedwide wetland
restoration with private landowners and its effect on reducing nonpoint
source pollution. A preliminary inventory has identified 1,000 acres of
potentially restorable wetlands. Montgomery Watson is assisting the
District with all phases of the project including program management,
restorable wetlands inventory, prioritization, easement acquisition,
engineering, permitting, agency coordination, subcontracting and
construction, monitoring, documentation, and public information/
education. The project has received local attention as well as local and
federal grants.
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Project Client
Manager Since Work Performed
Central Ramsey
Steven C. Woods 1986 "509" Watershed Management Plan
Coon Creek
Edward A. Matthiesen 1988 Program adntinistra tion,projectreviews, annual water
quality monitoring program, ditch engineering
detention pond design/Construction
Gun Club Lake
Brian R. Christensen 1985-92 "509" Watershed Management Plan
Minnehaha C eek
Daniel M. Parks 1966 Award- winning Water Management Plan, "509"
Watershed Management Plan, Painter Creek
Improvement Project, project administration, Grays
Bay headwaters Control structure, Long Lake
Diagnostic/Feasibility Study, administer permit
program, annual water quality monitoring, channel
stabilization projects, Gleason Creek outlet
construction management
Prior Lake-
Daniel M, parks 1987 Program administration, -"509" Watershed
Spring Lake
Management Plan, Prior Lake- Spring Lake
Diagnostic/Feasibility Study and Improvement
Project, Prior Lake outlet channel design
Rice Creek
Steven C. Woods 1971 Overall Plan forWaterManagement, "509" Watershed
Management Plan, annual water quality monitoring
program, bank stabilization projects, diteb
engineering, numerous lake diagnostic /feasibility
studies, project reviews, detailed flood profile study,
potable water management study, runoff study
Shingle Creek
Dale W. Claridge 1985 General administration, "500 Watershed
Management Plan, Shingle Creek Flood Profile
Evaluation, Shingle Creek 100 -year Floodplain
Delineation, annual waterqualitymonitoringpmgrAm
project reviews, Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake Outlet
Modifications Feasibility Study, Twin Lakes/Ryan
Lake Outlet Improvements
Southwest Ramsey Steven C. Woods 1986 "509" Watershed Management Plan
Vermillion River Daniel M. Parks 1985 "509" Watershed Management Plan, Water Quality
Management Plan, Stormwater Storage, Vermillion
River Snag Removal Feasibility Report and
Implementation
West Mississippi ]dale W. Claridge 1985 General administration, "509" Watershed
Management Plan, annual water quality monitoring
program, project reviews, Oxbow Creek Drainage
Study, Edinbrook Floodplain Study
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CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Our water resources group has worked on 16 Minnesota Clean Water
Partnership and Clean Lakes Grants. We are proud of those projects that
have made our firm the state's leader in lake water quality improvements.
More importantly, our clients have been able to proceed beyond the study
to the implementation phase.
Nationwide, Montgomery Watson has had involvement with over 200 of the
surface water quality studies. The following shows our experience with
Minnesota Clean Water Partnership and Clean lakes projects:
Minnesota Clean Water
Partnership and
Clean Lakes Brant$
Lake Client Date besetlptIora
Consultant Number
Centerviile /Peltier Rice Creek 1990 Regional park and reserve water
Montgomery Watson 13
Watershed District supply for City of St. Paul, MN
Barr Engineering 7
Water Research. Inc. 7
Schuller Hydrology a
Long Mlnnehaha Creek 1989 Rapidly developing urban
HDR 4
Watershed District watershed
8luewater Science 3
Wemk 3
Eleven other Firms 1s
Minneapolis Chain Minneapolis Parks 1990 Developed successful grant
of Lakes and Recreation application
Board
Mountain City of Mountain 1988 Urban and agricultural watershed
Lake
schwanz City of Eagan 1999 Urban lake
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Trout City of Coleraine 1 WO Historic wastewater receiving body
Ckabena/Ocheda/ City of Worthington/ 1989 Urban and agricultural watershed
Bella Okabene/Ocheda
Watershed District
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Montgomery Watson
has successfully
obtained competitive
CLP grants for many
clients with widely
varying creeds.
CLEAN LAKES PROJECTS
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Lake
Client
pate
highway
Papio
Paplo- Missouri River
1990
Flood control reservoirs with
Natural Resources
extensive recreational use in
Big KandiyoN
District
1988
suburban Omaha, NE
Prior Lake-
Prior Lake- Spring Lake
1989
Agriculture and developing
Spring Lake
Watershed District
urban land uses
Summit
Papio- Missouri River
1990
Performed jointly the Papio
Chain of Lakes
Natural Resources
Lake study
Henry's
District
t991
Phase II- construction
White Bear-
Rice Creek
1990
Major recreational lakes and
Said Eagle
Watershed District
reserve water supply for City of
Long Lake
dice Creek
1976
St. Paul, MN
Williams
State of Idaho
1991
Phase 11--construction
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Lake
Client
pate
Description
Alimagnet
Cities of Apple Valley
1988
Evaluation of stormwater
and Sumsville, MN
treatment baelne
Big KandiyoN
Kandlyohi County, MN
1988
Threewatertreatmertt plants present
Kandiyohl Lake
which supplied nutrients but also
Association
maintained water levels
Clearwater River
Clearwater River
1903
Agricultural watershed In
Chain of Lakes
Watershed District
central Minnesota
Henry's
State of Idaho
t991
Phase II- construction
Long
Minnehaha Creek
1989
Jointly funded with CWP Program
Watershed District
Long Lake
dice Creek
1976
170 square miles of watershed area;
Chain of Lakes
Watershed District
project completed in 1991
Moore
City of Fridley, MN
1963
Urban fake bisected by bunk
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FAX
Montgomery Watson
Fax(612) 593 -9975
Tel (612) 5955265
To: Diane Desotelle
From: Ed Matthiesen
Re: Curry Farms
Date: November 20,1995
Pages Sent:1
FAX 937 -5739
Here are three references for the water resources work we have done in
the Metro area.
City of Eagan
Richard Brasch
3501 Coachman Drive
Eagan, MN 55122 - -
(612) 621 -4300
City of St. Paul
Anne Weber
Michael Kassan
1000 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
St. Paul, MN 55102 -1600
(612) 266 -6249
City of Plymouth
Dan Falkner
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
(612) 550 -5000
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City of Chanhassen
Schedule of Investments
Sensitivity Analysis
Investment
Purchase Face Cost Basis -300 -200 -100 0 +100 +200
Date Value 11/16/95 11/16/95 11/16/95 11/16/95 11/16/95 11/16/95
FHLMC REMIC Series 1993 1638 J
FNMA REMIC Series 1993169 MA
06/24/94
450,000
391,744.36
427,581.15
428,899.22
428,240.18
420,463.58
FHLMC REMIC Series 149700
09/30/93
09/30/93
500,000
100,000
482,498.58
97,125.00
498,681.60
104,531.25
499,610.53
103,625.00
502,552.15
495,430.34
FNMA REMIC Series 1993169 SA"
09/30/93
1,000,000
708,437.50
N/A
N/A
101,531.25
N/A
100,000.00
FHLMC REMIC Series 1563 -E K 09/09/93
FNMA REMIC Series 1993 32 G
1,000,000
923,750.00
1,026,875.00
1,014,062.50
986,250.00
N/A
954,062.50
M 09/16/93
FNMA REMIC Series 1994 27 A 04/15/94
1,000,000
300,000
892,187.50
269,156.59
1,050,000.00
287,786.71
1,031,250.00
1,001,562.50
955,000.00
FNMA REMIC Series 1994 42 LB
06/10/94
250,000
225,546.21
237,702.76
288,760.76
237,557.06
288,849.30
236,755.74
283,359.22
231,947.77
412,818.79
486,760.31
95,531.25
N/A
922,812.50
905,000.00
277,957.68
227,212.66
405,305.80
475,148.66
90,625.00
N/A
893,125.00
846,875.00
272,733.25
222,696.09
+300
11/16/95
398,056.43
465,394.88
85,625.00
N/A
864,375.00
802,812.50
267,774.46
218,325.21
3,990,445.74 3,633,158.47 3,603,765.07 3,545,741.12 3,440,263.42 3,328,093.19 3,206,508.80 3,102,363.48
add: FNMA REMIC Series 1993 169 SA'
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
' FNMA REMIC Series 1993169 SA Maturity 09/25/2000
Average Life In Years
FHLMC REMIC Series 1993 1638 J
06/24/94
450,000
FNMA REMIC Series 1993 169 MA
09/30/93
500,000
FHLMC REMIC Series 149700
09/30/93
100,000
FNMA REMIC Series 1993 169 SA
09/30/93
1,000,000
FHLMC REMIC Series 1563 -E K 09/09/93
1,000,000
FNMA REMIC Series 1993 32 G M 09/16/93
1,000,000
FNMA REMIC Series 1994 27 A
04/15/94
300,000
FNMA REMIC Series 1994 42 LB
06/10/94
250,000
351,150.23 321,756.83 263,732.88 158,255.18 46,084.95 (75,499.44) (179,644.76)
0.58
1.01
2.07
2.07
2.09
2.11
2.11
0.35
0.59
1.58
1.69
1.98
2.37
2.37
0.55
0.73
1.65
4.93
9.27
12.13
13.52
2.36
3.55
4.72
4.80
4.81
4.82
4.82
?.14
2.95
4.16
4.16
4.16
4.16
4.16
2.48
3.10
4.46
5.39
5.88
6.66
6.66
0.64
1.09
2.17
2.17
2.17
2.18
2.18
0.85
1.24
2.36
2.36
2.36
2.36
2.36
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EASTERN CARVER
CO UNTY PR OPER TY TAX
PROJECTION
1995 -2001
EASTERN CARVER COUN'T'Y PROPERTY TAX PROJECTIONS
1995 -2003
Recognizing the potential benefits of coordinated financial planning the local government agencies serving
Eastern Carver County have, in this report, have prepared a joint financial forecast. Local governments
involved in the planning process have been cities' of Chanhassen, Victoria, and Chaska, School District 112 and
Carver County.
The objective of our planning process has been four fold.
A. To prepare a general planning guide for policy makers as they make financial decisions during the
coming decade.
B. Identify key capital projects and through coordination minimize their impact on property tax rates.
C. Serve as a vehicle to share information on future needs and projects related to each of the five
governmental agencies.
D. Provide a blue print for the general public on future property tax levels based on a specific set of
assumptions.
As with any long term projections as our planning horizons expand the accuracy of the projections are
diminished. Such projections, though, do accurately reflect future trends and should serve as a model to
analyze the impact of various changes in the core assumptions.
The process employed in developing these forecasts began with each of the five agencies developing their
own five year financial forecasts for those governmental operations financed from property tax revenues.
After developing these initial forecasts, the five year estimates were extended through 2003 based on consis-
tent general assumptions. Finally, the individual projections are combined into a comprehensive model which
projects annual property tax payments on differing value residential and commercial properties.
Our commitment is to update these projections on an annual basis reflecting changes in local needs and
revisions in the core assumptions.
In developing realistic financial forecasts it is critical to understand the core assumptions upon which the
forecasts are based. For our model, the key assumptions are:
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'The annual inflation rate will be 3% during the planning period.
`Residential growth within Eastern Carver County will be 6% annually.
':Fh % we market value will increase
'Property Tax Relief Programs funded through the Local Government Trust Fund which funds homestead, agricultural credits
plus local government aids to cities will grow 3% annually.
*School District general levy calculation is based on current law.
`State aids for education will remain constant for 1995 and then to increase at an annual rate of 3 %.
'Fiscal disparity and HACA formulas will remain unchanged with the areas annual contribution and distribution increasing at a
rate of 3% per year.
'Industrial values captured in Chanhassen's Tax Increment District will be added to the general tax base in 2001 with Chaska's
tax increment values added in 2003.
'The cities of Chaska and Chanhassen will allow School District 112 to capture referendum levy revenues from each
communities Tax Increment District beginning in 1994.
`School District 112 enrollment projections are based on the Barbara Lukerman projections of 1994.
'School District 112 levies annual debt for $45 million bond issue for new facilities approved 1993.
'School District 112 receives voter 1995 approval for $2.0 million operating levy in 1996.
'School District 112 receives voter 1996 approval for a $10 million bond issue for new facilities payable 1997.
'Carver County completes construction of Its Justice Center addition In 1994 with full staffing In 1995.
"The total tax rate for the metropolitan agencies and watershed district remains constant at 4% for each of the taxing
jurisdictions.
In developing these assumptions the consensus of the group was that a conservative set of variables should be
employed. Further the group recognizes that the validity of these assumptions need to be verified in an annual
basis. The assumptions relative to State property tax relief (Local Government Aids and Homestead /Agricultural
Credits) and State educational funding are viewed to have the greatest potential for variance.
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Although government financial forecasts can be presented in a variety of formats, projecting such factors as
tax levies, total expenditures or tax rates,.our approach will be to forecast the impact of the financial
projections on individual property tax payers. The attached table presents our forecasted properly tax trend
for residential homesteads valued at $ 100,000 and $200,000 along with commercial building having a value of
$ 1,000,000 in each three cities. The summary of the full projections for each of the five taxing jurisdictions are
included in the attached sheets.
An immediate positive impact of our joint planning process has been to use our discussions as a vehicle•to
jointly plan for the impact of School District 112 facility needs. As a result of these discussion a financial. plan
has been structured which minimizes the impact on our joint constituents.
The general conclusion of the projections is that the future trend for Eastern Carver County's property taxes
based on our specified assumptions will be that property taxes will remain relatively constant over the planning
period.
A JOINT FINANCIAL PROJECTION
11/15/95
# 1996 LEVY APPROVED
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ASSUMPTIONS
TAX CAPACITY GROWTH 6.0%
FISCAL DISP GROWTH 6.0$ ! # #! # AAAAAA # * # #kA #AA # *AA ** #AAA AA
TIF GROWTH 6.0% *CHASKA FINANCIAL PROJECTION
HACA ANNUAL GROWTH 0.0% * * k * * * * * *** * * *A * ** * * * *A * *.A kA *A*
m m mm m mm m r M m s m m mm mm
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
vp
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
MARKET VALUE
$406,032,804
$426,334,444
$447,651,166
$534,659,300
$597,900,700
$615,837,721
$634,312,853
$653,342,238
$672,942,505
$693,130,781
TAX CAPACITY
$10,694,514
$10,981,161
$11,520,962
$12,268,049
$13,543,628
$14,356,246
$15,217,620
$16,130,678
$17,098,518
$18,124,429
less TAX INCREMENT
less
($3,868,259)
($3,951,259)
($3,965,233)
($4,160,438)
($4,486,380)
($4,755,563)
($5,040,897)
($5,343,350)
($5,663,951)
($6,003,788)
FISCAL DISP. CONTR.
($1,801,666)
($2,199,530)
($2,251,057)
($2,319,335)
($2,403,727)
($2,547,951)
($2,700,828)
($2,862,877)
($3,034,650)
($3,216,,729)
less ADJUSTMENT FOR RURAL
($56,322)
($63,387)
($62,880)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
NET TAX CAPACITY
$4,968,267
$4,766,985
$5,241,792
$5,788,276
$6,653,521
$7,052,732
$7,475,896
$7,924,450
$8,399,917
$8,903,912
TAX RATE
15.2%
15.3%
15.7%
15.8%
14.9%
14.9%
14.9%
14.9%
14.9%
14.99
TOTAL REVENUE
$3,197,354
$3,332,284
$3,405,307
$3,555,480
$3,698,914
$3,809,881
$3,924,178
$4,041,903
$4,163,160
$4,288,055
TAX LEVY
$1,228,183
$1,267,091
$1,347,385
$1,410,026
$1,217,719
$1,264,325
$1,327,541
$1,393,918
$1,463,614
$1,536,795
HACA,EQULIZATION AID
($258,911)
($292,526)
($292,526)
($292,526)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
FISCAL DISPARITIES
($213,599)
($244,009)
($230,745)
($200,284)
($226,711)
($213,111)
($213,111)
($213,111)
($213,111)
($213,111)
NET TAX LEVY
$755,673
$730,556
$824,114
$917,216
$991,008
$1,051,214
$1,114,430
$1,180,807
$1,250,503
$1,323,684
FUTURE BOND SALES
$2,000,000
$500,000
HOUSEHOLD
4,775
4,925
5,075
5,572
5,772
5,922
6,072
6,222
6,372
6,522
POPULATION
11,938
12,313
12,688
14,148
14,656
14,805
15,180
15,555
15,930
16,305
PER CAPITA NET TAX
$63.30
$59.33
$64.95
$64.83
$67.62
$71.00
$73.41
$75.91
$78.50
$81.18
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MARKET VALUE INCREASE
8.0%
_____ °===== e=====------==
- -
- - -- ---- 6-----
-=----- ---- ------
e-- e-- - -- - -.
EXPENDITURE INCREASE
8.0%
TAX LEVY INCREASE
8.0%
FISCAL DISPARITIES
6.0%
HACA /EQ. AID
O.0%
POPULATION INCREASE
-
3.0%
*VICTORIA
* **k
FINANCIAL PROJECTION
** *ARRt * * #A * * * *! * *AR #* #kRR *
-
MARKET VALUE
1992
$131,803,500
1993
$150,745,300
1994
$150,651,000
1995
$166,899,700
1996
$190,695,800
1997
$205,951,464
1998
$222,427,581
1999
$240,221,788
2000
$259,439,531
2001
$280,194,693
NET TAX CAPACITY
$2,297,215
$2,581,817
$2,454,098
$2,738,326
$3,170,575
$3,429,221
$3,698,159
$3,999,011
$4,313,532
$9,658,615
TAX RATE
28.24%
33.27%
32.36%
31.62%
27.49%
27.95$
28.38%
28.77
29.14%
29.481
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$876,926
$947,080
$1,061,028
$1,372,401
$1,537,317
$1,660,302
$1,793,127
$1,936,577
$2,091,503
$2,258,823
TAX LEVY
$829,464
$957,015
$1,033,996
$1,117,995
$1,117,775
$1,207,197
$1 ,773
$1,075
$1
$1
HACA,EQULIZATION AID
$77,513
$181,380
$185,281
$186,640
$179,023
$179 023
$179 ,023
$1
$179
$179,023
$179
$
$179 ,378
$179,023
FISCAL DISPARITIES
$46,746
$55,550
$63,845
$65,411
$67,077
$71,102
$75,368
$79,890
$84,683
$89,764
NET TAX LEVY
$705,205
$720,085
$784,870
$865,936
$871,675
$957,072
$1,049,382
$1,149,162
$1,25'7,014
$1,373,591
FUTURE BOND SALES
$25,000
$1,145,000
$330,000
$30,000
HOUSEHOLD
1,038
1,070
1,102
1,172
1,222
1,396
1,438
1,481
1,526
1,572
POPULATION
2,700
2,781
2,864
3,358
3,525
3,631
3,740
3,852
3,967
4,086
PER CAPITA NET TAX
--e--------------------------------------------------=-e-----------e---
$261.19
$258.93
$274.01
=-------
$257.87
------ -- ----
$247.28
e- e = -e = == seem-----=------e=
$263.60
$280.61
e=e=.e ..me==------------------------=
$298.34
$316.83
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$336.13
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m m mm m mm m r M m s m m mm mm
=. m m m m m mm r m r m m m= m m mm
_ a-------------------------------------------------- ------ -- --- ------ ------- --- -- -- ----------- -- a_=__ --------- =__- _- -_a__,
MARKET VALUE INCREASE 6.0%
FISCAL DISPARITIES 6.0%
HACA INCREASE 0.0%
POPULATION INCREASE
MARKET VALUE
NET TAX CAPACITY
TAX VALUE
TAX RATE
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
OPERATING TAX LEVY
EXSISTING DEBT LEVY
ADDITIONAL DEBT
less: STATE DEBT AID
less: TIF DISTRIBUTION
TOTAL GROSS LEVY
HACA,EQULIZATION AID
FISCAL DISPARITIES
NET TAX LEVY
FUTURE BOND SALES
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1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
$17,456,298 $15,280,437 $15,038,044 $15,489,185 $15,953,861 $16,432,477
$12,559,318 $12,324,995 $13,549,852 $15,254,009 $17,089,570 $18,114,944
62.658% 57.172% 62.350% 70.537% 70.501% 78.745%
STUDENT POPULATION
4,626
4,943
5,340
5,731
6,160
6,450
PER STUDENT NET TAX
___________________________________________________________________________________
$1,701
$1,426
$1,582
$1,877
______________
$1,956
__ __ _ _-___-
$2,212
-
ASSUMPTIONS
TAX CAPACITY GROWTH
FISCAL DISP GROWTH
HACA ANNUAL GROWTH
MARKET VALUE
GROSS TAX CAPACITY
NET TAX CAPACITY
TAX RATE
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
TAX LEVY
HACA,EQULI2ATION AID
FISCAL DISPARITIES
DEBT SERVICE
NET TAX LEVY
FUTURE BOND SALES
HOUSEHOLD
POPULATION
PER CAPITA NET TAX
RA *f * * # #R #kf*A *Af # # *A * *f fAkARAA # # * *AA * * *AA * *A *#
*CITY OF CHANHASSEN FINACIAI. PROJECTIONS
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2000 2001
$17,956,211 $18,494,897
$21,575,188 $22,869,700
73.070% 72.7551
$9,485,848
$9,454,830
$8,491,561
$10,461,034
$11,870,476
$14,076,801
$14,431,883
$14,797,617
$15,174,323
$15,562,330
$632,036
$0
$312,338
$0
$754,606
$790,099
$834,497
$873,391
$922,376
$964,520
$1,036,455
$1,087,353
$0
$0
$2,314,545
$455,149
$3,581,943
$673,939
$4,272,381
$873,357
$4,053,642
$811,798
$3,693,086
$715,105
$3,731,077
$721,189
$3,591,637
$3,913,698
$0
$10,117,884
$0
$9,767,168
$549,622
$10,555,941
$1,386,048
$12,773,089
$2,021,502
$14,082,495
$1,871,866
$16,320,170
$1,669,427
$16,662,813
$1,638,169
$17,133,856
$687,918
$1,225,930
$17,888,567
$770,245
$1,006,672
$18,786,464
$865,396
$1,075,586
$679,508
$691,186
$711,922
$733,279
$755,278
$777,936
$801,274
$825,312
$1,383,054
$7,869,434
$1,645,100
$7,046,482
$1,428,136
$8,448,297
$1,322,220
$10,759,683
$1,322,220
$12,048,353
$1,322,220
$14,264,671
$1,322,220
$14,585,315
$1,322,220
$15,033,700
$1,322,220
$15,765,073
$1,322,220
$16,638,932
$45,000,000
6.0%
6.0%
0.0%
1992
$638,475,000
$15,181,000
$8,790,000
25.38%
$1,938,000
$776,000
$242,000
$733,000
$2,223,000
1993 1994 1995
$663,142,800 $735,276,700 $828,636,400
$13,642,832 $15,355,847 $17,233,491
$9,875,494 $10,340,788 $11,938,328
25.60% 25.53% 25.59%
$2,616,000 $2,798,100 $3,065,346
$947,013 $963,016 $968,238
$249,929 $211,900 $211,900
$1,029,000 $1,017,300 $1,195,000
$2,517,000 $2,640,484 $3,055,484
1996
$878,354,584
$18,267,500
$12,654,628
25.60%
$3,284,267
$968,238
$224,614
$1,148,039
$3,239,454
1997
$904,705,222
$19,363,550
$13,413,905
25.66%
$3,481,323
$968,238
$236,091.
$1,166,505
$3,441,499
1998 1999
$16,925,451 $17,433,215
$19,201,841 $20,353,951
75.958% 73.861%
6,784 7,080 7,354 7,596
$2,150 $2,123 $2,144 $2,190
1998 1999
$931,846,378 $959,801,770
$20,52.5,364 $21,756,885
$14,218,740 $15,071,864
25.65% 25.68%
$3,690,202 $3,911,614
$968,238 $997,285
$252,376 $267,519
$1,178,170 $1,224,038
$3,647,758 $3,870,849
2000 2001
$988,595,823 $1,018,253,697
$23,062,298 $24,446,036
$15,976,176 $16,934,746
25.63% 25.591
$4,146,311 $4,395,090
$1,027,204 $1,058,020
$283,570 $300,564
$1,259,000 $1,297,000
$4,094,537 $4,333,486
4530
13547
4,787
14,152
5,044
14,757
5,301
15,362
5,558
15,967
5,815
16,572
6,072
17,177
6,379
17,782
6,589
6,784
18,282
18,782
$164.10
$177.85
$178.93
$198.90
$202.88
$207.67
$212.36
$217.68
$223.97
$230.73
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ANNUAL MARKET VALUE INCREASE 8.0%
ANNUAL EXPENDITURE INCREASE
ANNUAL TAX CAPACITY INCREASE 8,0%
ANNUAL GROSS TAX LEVY INCREASE 8.0%
FISCAL DISPARITIES INCREASE 8,0%
HACA INCREASE 8,0%
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
MARKET VALUE $1,875,769,100 $2,025,830,628 $2,166,888,600 $2,3401,239,688 $2,527,458,863 $2,729,655,572 $2,948,028,018 $3,183,870,259 $3,438,579,880 $3,713,666,270
GROSS TAX CAPACITY
NET TAX CAPACITY $26,414,160 $26,341,488 $27,869,778 $31,140,425 $33,631,659 $36,322,192 $39,227,967 $42,366,204 $45,755,501 $49,415,941
TAX RATE 40.466% 42.688% 44.004• 46.702% 46,702% 46.702% 46.702% 46.702% 46.702% 46,7021
TAX LEVY $15,504,005 $16,799,000 $18,067,264 $20,180,000 $21,794,400 $23,537,952 $25,420,988 $27,454,667 $29,651,041 $32,023,124
HACA,EQULIZATION AID $2,621,693 $3,219,752 $3,455,814 $3,577,388 $3,863,579 $4,172,665 $4,506,479 $4 866,997 $5,256,357 $5 676 865
FISCAL DISPARITIES $2,193,681 $2,390,064 $2,347,757 $2,059,536 $2,224,299 $2,402,243 $2594422 $2,01,976 $3,026134 $3,28,225
DEBT SERVICE $0
NET TAX LEVY $10,688,631 $11,189,184 $12,263,693 $14,543,076 $15,706,522 $16,963,044 $18,320,087 $19,785,694 $21,368,550 $23,078,034
FUTURE BOND SALES
HOUSEHOLD
POPULATION 47915
PER CAPITA NET TAX
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
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Mr. John Dobbs
Heritage Development of Minnesota, Inc.
450 Countv Road D East
Little Canada. MN 55117
Re: Preparation of Feasibility Study for Phase II of Trunk Highway 5 South Frontage Road
(Coulter Boulevard from 1,600' feet east of Galpin Boulevard to existing Coulter Boulevard) and Trunk
Utilities - Project No. 93 -26B
Dear Mr. Dobbs:
At their regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 1995,. City Council approved the preparation of the
feasibility study for the above - referenced project which pi, poses to construct the remaining portion of Coulter
Boulevard between the Bluff Creek Elementary School aril Pillsbury and extend trunk utilities north through the
northern half of Section 15 and crossing north under Trunk Highway 5 into the southern portion of Section 10
contingent upon the petitioning property owners /developers securing the cost of the feasibility study. Attached you
will find an agreement between the City and yourself regarding the preparation of the feasibility study and the
necessary financial security accordingly. Your share of the feasibility study security has been determined to be
$15.000.00. Please sign the enclosed contract and return it to my attention along with a check for the security.
Once this agreement has been fully executed by City I will return a copy of it to you for your records. When I
have received the signed agreements and necessary securities from all of the petitioning property owners, I will
then authorize the project consultant engineer, Mr. Phil Gravel of Bonestroo, to begin work on the feasibility study.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, feel free to contact me at 937 -1900, direct dial
extension 114.
Sincerely.
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Attachment: Agreement dated November 13. 1995
c: Dave Hempel. Assistant City Engineer
Phil Gravel. Bonestoo & Associates
City Council Administrative Packet (11/27/95)
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Mr. Dennis Dirlam
Hi -Way 5 Partnership
15241 Creekside Court
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Re: Preparation of Feasibility Study for Phase II of Trunk Highway 5 South Frontage Road
(Coulter Boulevard from 1,600' feet east of Galpin Boulevard to existing Coulter Boulevard) and Trunk
Utilities - Project No. 93 -26B
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Dear Mr. Dirlam:.
At their regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 1995 �,'We City Council approved the preparation of the
feasibility study for the above - referenced project which proposes to construct the remaining portion of Coulter
Boulevard between the Bluff Creek Elementary School and Pillsbury and extend trunk utilities north through the
northern half of Section 15 and crossing north under Trunk Highway 5 into the southern portion of Section 10
contingent upon the petitioning property owners /developers securing the cost of the feasibility study. Attached you
will find an agreement between the City and yourself regarding the preparation of the feasibility study and the
necessary financial security accordingly. Your share of the feasibility study security has been determined to be
$12,000.00. Please sign the enclosed contract and'return it to my attention along with a check for the security.
Once this agreement has been fully executed by,the City I will return`a copy of it to you for your records. When I
have received the signed agreements and necessary securities from all of the petitioning property owners, I will
then authorize the project consultant engineer. Mr. Phil Gravel of Bonestroo, to begin work on the feasibility study.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, feel! free to contact me at 937 -1900, direct dial
extension 114.
Sincerely,
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Attachment: Agreement dated November 13, 1995
c: Dave Hempel. Assistant City Engineer
Phil Gravel. Bonestoo & Associates
City Council Administrative Packet (11/27/95)
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Ms. Liv Homeland
Bluff Creek Partners
3005 Ottawa Avenue
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Re: Preparation of Feasibility Study for Phase II of Trunk Highway 5 South Frontage Road
(Coulter Boulevard from 1,600' feet east of Galpin Boulevard to existing Coulter Boulevard) and Trunk
Utilities - Project No. 93 -26B
Dear Ms. Homeland:
At their regular meeting on Monday, November 13 1995; th City Council approved the preparation of the
feasibility study for the above - referenced project which proposes to construct the remaining portion of Coulter
Boulevard between the Bluff Creek Elementary School and Pillsbury and extend trunk utilities north through the
northern half of Section 15 and crossing north under Trunk Highway 5 into the southern portion of Section 10
contingent upon the petitioning property owners /developers securing the cost of the feasibility study. Attached you
will find an agreement between the City and yourself; regarding the preparation of the feasibility study and the
necessary financial security accordingly. Your share of the feasibility study security has been determined to be
$11,000.00. Please sign the enclosed contract and return it to my attention along with a check for the security.
Once this agreement has been fully executed by the City I will return copy of it to you for your records. When I
have received the signed agreements and necessary securities from all of the petitioning property owners, I will
then authorize the project consultant engineer. Mr. Phil Gravel of Bonestroo, to begin work on the feasibility study.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding this matter. feel free to contact me at 937 -1900, direct dial
extension 114.
Sincerelv.
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Attachment: Agreement dated November 13, 1995
Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
Phil Gravel. Bonestoo & Associates
City Council Administrative Packet (11/27/95)
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CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
' Dr. Lars T. Conway
4415 Fremont Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Re: Preparation of Feasibility Study for Phase I1 of Trunk Highway 5 South Frontage Road
(Coulter Boulevard from 1,600' feet east of Galpin Boulevard to existing Coulter Boulevard) and Trunk
' Utilities - Project No. 93 -26B
Dear Dr. Conway:
' At their regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 1995, ttie City Council approved the preparation of the
feasibility study for the above - referenced project which proposes to construct the remaining portion of Coulter
Boulevard between the Bluff Creek Elementary School and Pillsbury and extend trunk utilities north through the
northern half of Section 15 and crossing north under Trunk Highway 5 into the southern portion of Section 10
contingent upon the petitioning property owners /developers securing the cost of the feasibility study. Attached you
will find an agreement between the City and yourself regarding the preparation of the feasibility study and the
' necessary financial security accordingly. Your share of the feasibility study security has been determined to be
$3,000.00. Please sign the enclosed contract and return it to my attention along with a check for the security.
Once this agreement has been fully executed by the City I will return" a copy of it to you for your records. When I
have received the signed agreements and necessary securities from all of the petitioning property owners, I will
then authorize the project consultant engineer, Phil Gravel of Bonestroo. to begin work on the feasibility study.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding this matter, feel free to contact me at 937 -1900, direct dial
' extension 114.
Sincerelv,
CITY OF CHANHASSE
Charles D. Folch. P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Attachment: Agreement dated November 13, 1995
c: Dave Hempel. Assistant City Engineer
Phil Gravel, Bonestoo & Associates
City Council Administrative Packet (11/27/95)
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AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made this 13th day of November, 1995, by, between, and among the CITY OF
CHANHASSEN, a Minnesota municipal corporation ( "City "), and BLUFF CREEK
PARTNERS ( "BCP "); HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT OF MINNESOTA, INC. ( "Heritage ");
HI -WAY 5 PARTNERSHIP ( "Hi -Way 5 "); and DR. LARS T. CONWAY ( "Conway ").
RECITALS
A. The City has under consideration Improvement Project 93 -26B ( "the Project „ )
B. Property under the control of BCP, Heritage, Hi -Way 5 and Conway would
benefit by the project.
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C. The City is only willing to continue its consideration of the Project on conditions I
that BCP, Heritage, Hi -Way 5 and Conway fund preparation of the preliminary report.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants the parties agree as
follows:
1. The City will instruct its consulting engineering firm to prepare a feasibility report
for the Project.
2. Upon execution of this Agreement, BCP shall pay to the City $11,000, Heritage
shall pay to the City $15,000, Hi -Way 5 shall pay to the City $12,000, and Conway shall pay to
the City $3,000 to fund preparation of the feasibility report for the Project.
3. If the City awards bids for the project, the payments described above shall be
applied toward payment of the special assessments for the Project on the land owned by the party
making the payment.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF CARVER )
CITY. OF CHANHASSEN
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Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
AND:
Don Ashworth, City Manager
Bluff Creek Partners
Heritage Development of Minnesota, Inc.
Hi -Way 5 Partnership
Dr. Lars T. Conway
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 1995, by Donald J. Chmiel and by Don Ashworth, respectively the Mayor
and City Manager of the City of Chanhassen, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of
the corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 1995, by Bluff Creek Partners.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
, 1995, by Heritage Development of Minnesota, Inc.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
, 1995, by Hi -Way 5 Partners.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
, 1995, by Dr. Lars T. Conway.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 0 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director V
DATE: November 13, 1995
SUBJ: _ 1995 Fire Prevention/Education Program
In reviewing the evaluations that you distributed to the teachers following your school visits, I
remain impressed with your dedication, effort and skill: The only criticism I could find in the
evaluations was that everyone seemed to want more of your time. However, particularly with the
addition of Bluff Creek Elementary School, time is lunited. In fact, I suspect the truth is that they
would be happy to get all of your attention!
Mark, you are one of those steady employee`s that doesn't cause problems, and manages to get the
job done -- and in instances like this, I am reminded how well you do the job!
Keep up the good work, Mark!
SH:cd
PC: Don Ashworth, City Manager ,
City ncil Admiri PackeC=
Public Safe ty Commission Admin Packet >
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' 7500 West 145th Street • Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 • (612) 432 -9500
October 31,1995
Mr. Don Chmiel
C OLDS
• PONTIAC • GMC
City of Chanhassen
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' 7500 West 145th Street • Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 • (612) 432 -9500
I Dear Don.
' This letter is a follow u to our meeting f
p g o October 25, 1995 regarding relocation of a Pontiac
' GMC dealership in McGlynn Park, outlet A, in the city of Chanhassen. It is my understanding
that there will be a council planning session November 6, 1995 and our project will be discussed
at that time. In support of our project, I would like to submit the following information for your
' session.
Our project would meet or exceed the standards of your highway corridor plan and it will
be one of the most attractive buildings on the highway. The building and highway view
would have a positive impact on the area. As you will recall, I showed you a couple of
renderings at our last meeting and they certainly meet your criteria.
Our Chanhassen business would evolve in a short number of years to the size of our Apple
Valley dealership. At that location we employ approximately 90 people at jobs that are
skilled, secure and high paying. These are not entry level, clerical or low level service
' jobs. In 1994 we produced in excess of $42,500,000 in sales volume from that dealership.
That is the potential for Chanhassen as shown in all of our demographic data. This results
in a payroll of $3,000,000. The majority of our employees would be living locally which
' means additional local spending and more local jobs.
Automobile retailing, both sales and service, is destination retailing and generates
' approximately the same amount of traffic as a medium sized office or manufacturing
complex. This is as opposed to a retail complex, such as Byerleys or Target, that has
traffic for extended periods of time with heavier traffic during evening hours and
weekends. The ideal spot for an automobile dealership is one with visibility and
accessibility, but does not take up the more valuable retail space that is better suited by
traffic control, civic promotion and customer shopping patterns for higher traffic and more
condensed retailing. In most parts of the country new automotive dealerships are being
placed on the edge of retail, near light manufacturing or office areas as they are more
' compatible with lighter traffic patterns.
October 31,1995
Mr. Don Chmiel
Mayor
City of Chanhassen
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P.O.Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317---
I Dear Don.
' This letter is a follow u to our meeting f
p g o October 25, 1995 regarding relocation of a Pontiac
' GMC dealership in McGlynn Park, outlet A, in the city of Chanhassen. It is my understanding
that there will be a council planning session November 6, 1995 and our project will be discussed
at that time. In support of our project, I would like to submit the following information for your
' session.
Our project would meet or exceed the standards of your highway corridor plan and it will
be one of the most attractive buildings on the highway. The building and highway view
would have a positive impact on the area. As you will recall, I showed you a couple of
renderings at our last meeting and they certainly meet your criteria.
Our Chanhassen business would evolve in a short number of years to the size of our Apple
Valley dealership. At that location we employ approximately 90 people at jobs that are
skilled, secure and high paying. These are not entry level, clerical or low level service
' jobs. In 1994 we produced in excess of $42,500,000 in sales volume from that dealership.
That is the potential for Chanhassen as shown in all of our demographic data. This results
in a payroll of $3,000,000. The majority of our employees would be living locally which
' means additional local spending and more local jobs.
Automobile retailing, both sales and service, is destination retailing and generates
' approximately the same amount of traffic as a medium sized office or manufacturing
complex. This is as opposed to a retail complex, such as Byerleys or Target, that has
traffic for extended periods of time with heavier traffic during evening hours and
weekends. The ideal spot for an automobile dealership is one with visibility and
accessibility, but does not take up the more valuable retail space that is better suited by
traffic control, civic promotion and customer shopping patterns for higher traffic and more
condensed retailing. In most parts of the country new automotive dealerships are being
placed on the edge of retail, near light manufacturing or office areas as they are more
' compatible with lighter traffic patterns.
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We are a strong supporter of local activities and have the reputation of being a good
corporate citizen. We sponsor many local youth activities as well as other civic
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endeavors. It is our policy to do as much business locally as possible, which can be
checked in the communities where we are located.
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Based on the meetings I have had with you and other city officials, it is my understanding
that your main concern is that a change in zoning to accommodate us would leave the
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city open to many types of retailing that are considered undesirable, and that the city
attorney has looked at the issue and supports this opinion. It is also my understanding that
if the zoning issue could be handled to your and other city officials satisfaction, you would
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look favorably on our project. I am very sensitive to these concerns. However, these
concerns are the same ones facing growing, progressive communities all over the United
States, not just Carver County. These concerns have been handled in areas more
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restrictive than Chanhassen and they can be handled here, which is to our advantage as
well as yours. We have access to data that will accomplish what you want and still fit both
our criteria and General Motors. I ask that we set a meeting with the appropriate city
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officials, myself and a representative of General Motors real estate subsidiary to discuss
specific items. At that time we can provide you the information necessary to allow you to
contact communities where these issues have been handled to everyone's satisfaction.
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In summary, we very much want to be a part of the Chanhassen community and we ask you to '
work with us to make this a reality. Our time frame would be to occupy a facility in the late
summer or early fall of 1996.
Yours t ly,
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Bernie Wagnild I
President
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November 16, 1995
Mr. Mark Lundgren
County Auditor
Carver County Courthouse
600 East 4th Street
Chaska, MN 55318
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Re: Butternut Ridge Addition
Dear Mr. Lundgren:
On July 10, 1995, the Chanhassen City Council "approved the preliminary and final plat to
subdivide 122.29 acres into one lot of 2.53 acres (Lot I ,Block 1, Butternut Ridge Addition), and
an outlot of 119.76 acres ( Outlot A, Butternut Addition), `located at 775 West 96th Street,
Chanhassen, Tim and Dawne Erhart (owners). The property is zoned A -2; Agricultural Estate,
and is located outside the Metropolitan Council's Urban Service Area. The lot is occupied by an
existing home. The outlot will remain is and is not proposed to be developed. No new home
sites are being created. Lot 1, Block 4, Butternut Ridge Addition is located in the Taxing District
2506 and Outlot A is located in the Rural Taxing District 2
If you have any
Sincerely,
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Don Ashworth
City Manager
feel free to contact me.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
November 16, 1995
Ms. Janet Lash, Vice -Chair
Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission
7001 Tecumseh Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Jan:
Congratulations on being named the recipient of, theVIRPA Board and Commission Award.
This distinguished honor is awarded to individuals wlio have contributed significantly to public
policies, financing, and delivery of high quality recreation and park services. The success of the
Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission for the past, six years is due in large part to your
dedication, and integrity. Your work has enriched the lives of the people of Chanhassen.
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Park and Recreation Commission '
Don Ashworth, City Manager
Dave Clough, Superintendent, Chaska Ind. School District #112
November 14, 1995
Mr. Ed Battani
6547 Gray Fox Curve
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Re: Snowplowing - PW309
Dear Mr. Battani: A,/, ,� - _ e-9
I have received a copy of your letter addressed to City Manager Don Ashworth regarding the
City's snowplowing and sanding operation which too place on the morning of November 9,
1995. If I try to view the situation from your perspective, I can certainly understand the concerns
you raised in your letter. I too am a resident and taxpayer of the city of Chanhassen. However, I
believe it is important to follow up your letter with some additional information and
considerations which highly influenced the decision to conduct the plowing and sanding operation
this particular morning.
The weather forecast we received late in the evening of November 8, 1995 and the early morning
following indicated that the Twin Cities metro area could receive somewhere between one to two
inches of snow, however, the more critical issue of the forecast was the prediction that
atmospheric temperatures begin to rise near dawn causing the snow to change over to ice,
sleet, and possibly rain. Naturally, we were concerned about how this might affect the morning
rush hour commute At around 2 00 a m e street superintendent inspected the condition of the
streets and decided to wait ariy`action:'' "A little after 3:00 "a.m we werewcontacted by
the County Sheriff' Office with reports of slippery roads and intersections. Air temperatures
were still around freezing, snow accumulations were relatively light, however; weather reports
were still indicating that possible ice /sleet conditions would'occur. At around 4:00 a.m., a
decision had to be made as to whether the ice and snow control operations should commence.
Waiting until 6:00 a.m. would be much too lat( properly react at that time. The decision was
made and crews were dispatched. MnDOT and " Carver County highway departments also
dispatched their crews. As it turned out, a light sprinkle of rain occurred between 6:00 and 6:30
a.m.. Shortly thereafter, all precipitation unexpectedly stopped and the sleet prediction did not
occur. Even though road conditions could have been much worse, we still experienced a few
weather - related vehicle accidents in town that morning.
Snowfall events such as this one which typically occur during the fall and again in the late winter -
early spring, when atmospheric temperatures fluctuate above and below the freezing mark, are
very difficult to judge whether or not icy road conditions will result. Had this event occurred
Mr. Ed Battani
November 14, 1995
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during the late morning or early afternoon of a given day, we would have had more time to
observe the resulting conditions prior to commencing the operation. In this case, we could not
take a chance on having icy road conditions develop during the morning rush hour commute. We
erred on the conservative side, and to some, the operation may have seemed unwarranted and a
waste of money until you recall that one week earlier on November 1, a young mother was killed
on Trunk Highway 41 just north of Trunk Highway 5. Snow accumulation was also minimal that
morning, however, slippery roads contributed to an unnecessary fatality. It is also important to
keep in mind that the cost for the City to defend one TORT liability claim for a personal injury
accident (irregardless of whether the City would win or lose) would likely exceed the City's
annual budget for snow removal and sanding operations.
Unfortunately, the decision making associated with snowplowing and sanding operations (like the
weather) is not an exact science. In fact, it is largely based on past experience with similar
conditions. There are also times when it is not snowing but blowing and drifting conditions
require that we commence operations. For the City's Street Maintenance Department, it
sometimes seems like a no -win situation when we receive resident calls and complaints for not
plowing the smaller nuisance -type snowfalls. Worse yet, unplowed local streets (even from small
snowfalls) tend to turn into compacted, icy road problems with a week thereafter. I can tell you
though, that we try to run the operations as efficiently as possible without compromising safety.
In fact, you indicated seeing a "very big tractor" plowing snow on your street. Implementing
loaders and graders to plow snow in the winter makes them more useable year round pieces of
equipment and reduces the overall number of plow trucks the City needs to have in the fleet to
perform these operations. A complete plow truck costs over $80,000.00.
In closing, I do share your concerns for spending tax dollars wisely. I also hope that you can now
understand that the decision making process is not always clear cut, however, above all, public
safety cannot be compromised.
Sincerely,
CIT CHANH N
Charles D. Folch, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Mr. Don Ashworth
City Manager • �`- ���.���
Dear Don,
I am writing you in response to the article that appeared in the Chanhassen Villager dated November 9,
1995, that was titled "Chanhassen strives to cut $90,000 from budget ". Reading that article today was
particularly disturbing. The reason? At 6:45 am this morning, after what was officially recorded as a 1"
snow fall over night, the snow plows hit my neighborhood. They were "PLOWING" a 1" snow, and
using a very big tractor to do it with. Then to further compound this waste of both time and money
along came a dump truck spreading the sand mixture throughout the neighborhood.
This is particularly troubling on several accounts. First, there's not a professional snow plow company
that under contract would bother to plow anything under 2" and expect to stay profitable. Yet the City
of Chanhassen has the trucks out with what appears to be no guideline as to when plowing is necessary.
2. In a time when we neighborhoods are trying to help the city out by block contracting trash removal
so as to keep excessive heavy truck equipment off our residential streets in an effort to cut down on road
repair and maintenance costs, the City thinks nothing of it to plow /scrape the street surfaces
unnecessarily. We will end up paying that price too in tax dollars. 3. Even if there are dollars already
earmarked for this snow removal service, why waste it now on an incidental snowfall. If the winter
turns out to be particularly bad, will we run out of money or resources when we really need it? 4. And
the most astounding part of all this is that the weather report called for it to continue to warm up today
to near 40 degrees and rain. We have the national weather service located right in our city but nobody
apparently had the foresight to check with them before they made a decision to run the trucks.
Budget cuts ? ?? How about budget waste. Or better yet, maybe a city running out of control. Is it any
wonder that referendums for more money get turned down regularly. The people in City Hall may think
we don't care. In fact we do care and when we see these types of waste going on year round, why would
you expect us to grant any more money.
Let's get control of those money spending areas first and maybe the last $90,000 that you feel will create
pain are not painful at all. By the way, the snow was melted by early afternoon.
Sincgrel
Ed Battani
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