Administrative SectionADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Letter to Emil Brandt dated March 28, 1994.
Letter to Emil Brandt from Charles Folch.
Letter from Lisa A. Sisinni and Dick Feerick dated April 8, 1994.
Letter to Mr. William C. Griffith, Jr. dated April 11, 1994.
School - Business Partnership Goal dated April 7, 1994.
Memo from James Unruh dated April 11, 1994.
Letter from Warren K. Porter dated April 5, 1994.
Letter from Steven Cwodzinski dated April 14, 1994.
News article from Minnesota Cities dated April 1994.
Letter from Michele Foster dated April 8, 1994.
Letter from Fred Hoisington dated April 7, 1994.
Letter to Lowell and Janet Carlson dated April 18, 1994.
H.R.A. Accounts Payable dated April 25, 1994.
Memo to Randy Debner dated April 12, 1994.
Weather Alert flyer.
Crime Prevention Alert flyer.
National Weather Service Minneapolis Construction Update.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 0 FAX (612) 937 -5739
March 28, 1994
Emil Brandt
Transportation Coordinator
Transportation Advisory Board
Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Mr. Brandt:
I am pleased to be able to submit the City's federal STP funding application for improvements
to Trunk Highway 5 and the adjacent Arboretum Boulevard in Chanhassen. The City has been
very proactive in planning for the future land use and associated needed highway improvements
for Trunk Highway 5 and Arboretum Boulevard which is under local jurisdiction. This next
segment of improvement for Trunk Highway 5 from Powers Boulevard (County Road 17) to
Audubon Road and the adjacent Arboretum Boulevard are considered both timely and imperative
in controlling safe access onto Trunk Highway 5.
I look forward to working with the Board, you and your staff on this application.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Charles D. Folch, P.E.
Director of Public Works /City Engineer
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City Council Administrative Packet (4/11/94)
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INSTRUCTIONS: � Complete and return to Emil Brandt, 2T'i�0 E F�tftfi Street, St Paul, Minnesota
I Advisory Board, Mears Park Centre,
55101, postmarked no later than Apn1 1, 1994 (612) 291 -6347
I. GENERAL
INFORMATION
1. APPLICANT CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ,
r z JURISDICTIONAL AGENCY OF DIFFERENT)
3. MAIUNG ADDRESS 690 COULTER DRIVE, P.O. BOX 147
CITY CHANHASSEN STATE MN ZIP CODE 55317 4. COUNTY CARVER
5. CONTACT PERSON TM - ECITY ENGINEER PHONE NO.
CHARLES FOLCH DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS (612 )937 - 1900
IL PROJECT INFORMATION '
6. PROJECT NAME TH5 AND ARBORETUM BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION '
7. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (For example please Provide Route, Terminii, Length, Additional Thru Lane Capacity)
THE PROJECT WILL UPGRADE TH5 FROM A TWO -LANE RURAL ROADWAY TO A FOUR -LANE DIVIDED EXPRESSWAY
AND CONSTRUCT ARBORETUM BOULEVARD AS A TWO -LANE FRONTAGE ROAD ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF TH5 '
FROM POWERS BOULEVARD (CSAH 17) TO AUDUBON ROAD IN CHANHASSEN. THE PROJECT LENGTH IS
0.8 MILES.
& PROJECT OBJECTIVE THE PROJECT OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROVIDE LOCAL ACCESS NORTH OF TH5 VIA
ARBORETUM BOULEVARD AND TO UPGRADE TH5, THEREBY ELIMINATING EXISTING SAFETY HAZARDS AND
EASING CONGESTION ON TH5.
9. PROJECT CATEGORY - Check the project grouping you wish you ProJed to be scored L
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) Connector
l W Minor Arterials ❑ Construciion
l Reliever Augmentor ,
❑ Transportation System Management ❑ Transportation System Management
❑ Transportation Demand Management ❑ Tmrmportation Demand Management
❑ Cortstr K n ❑ Construction '
Expander ❑ Transit
I ® Transportation System Management ❑ Principal Arterial
❑ Transportation Demand Management ❑ Bikeway '
Corr<struct►on 0 Walkway
❑ Non - Standard Bikeway/Walkway
III. PROJECT FUNDING
f 1a�oERAt. 2,400,000 11.LOCAL 600,000 12 TOTAL 3, 000, 000 13. LOCAL 20
14. LOCAL SOURCE CHANHA S S EN � D07' 15. PROGRAM YEAR (CIRCLE) 95 95 9 '
16.MNA TFLECITY ENGINEER, DIR OF PUB. WO TE MARCH 28, 1994
NOTE I F. Proposals must specifically and directly address each crfterion to qualify and receive points. Pages In ,
each proposal should be numbered with this page as number 1.
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690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Emil Brandt
Transportation Coordinator
Transportation Advisory Board
Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street
St Paul, MN 55101
Dear Mr. Brandt,
I am pleased to be able to submit the City of Chanhassen's Federal TEP funding application.
The City has been active in implementing innovative urban design concepts in the Highway 5
Corridor and we are quite proud of our efforts. The idea of multi-modal linkages across the
Corridor is fundamental to our Plan and is the focus of our application.
We look forward to working with the Board, you and your staff on this application.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Charles D. Folch, P.E.
Director of Public Works /City Engineer aK�
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INSTRUCTIONS:
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUND
APPLICATION
Complete and return to Emil Brandt, Transportation Coordinator
Transportation Advisory Board, Mears Park Centre, 230 1- Fifth Street
SL Paul, Minnesota 55101 Postmarked no later than April 1, 1994
(612) 291 -6347
GENERAL INFORMATION
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1. APPLICANT CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 2 DATE 3 30 94
3. PROJECT/ROUTE/FACILITY NAMEPEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS AT TH5 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD ,
4. MAILING ADDRESS 690 COULTER DRIVE, P.O. BOX 147
CITY CHANHASSEN STATE MN 21P CODE 55317 5. COUNTY CARVER '
6. CONTACT PERSON TITLE PHONE NO.
CHARLES FOLCH CITY ENGINEER, DIR. OF PUBLIC WORKS ( 612 ) 937 -1900 ,
PROJECT INFORMATION '
7. PROJECT CATEGORY - You must Indicate the project grouping () you wish your project to be scored In.
(� PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE GROUPING or Q HISTORIC GROUPING or Q SCENIC &
ENVIRONMENTAL
GROUPING
8. TOTAL PROJECT COST AND FEDERAL AMOUNT 9
9. LOCAL MATCH AMOUNT, PERCENT AGE AND SOURCE
REQUESTED
TOTAL FEDERAL A
AMOUNTS PERCENT
COST $ 300,000 AMOUNTS 240,000 6
60,000 20 C ITY FUNDS
10. WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION /IMPLEMENTATION BEGIN? MONTH APRIL
CHECKLIST
11. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED
® Projecct Description N
NOTE Proposals must specifically and directly
address each criterion to qualify an d receive points.
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Pr Location Map(s) (Reproducible) P
Proposals shall identify each criterion by number and
then directly respond to IL Pages i n each proposal
Response to Each Qualifying Criterion p
should be numbered with this page as number 1.
proposals are limited to ten 8'/2 by
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excluding maps drawings and or p hotos.
Response to Each Prioritizing Criterion
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EDEN PRAIRIE
Chamber of Commerce
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Mayor Don Chmiel
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55318
Dear Don,
Enclosed please find information on our "Destination Jobs" Fair at the Eden Prairie Center
April 20, 1994.
The "Destination Jobs" Fair will be an outstanding success again this year. We expect 65
to 70 exhibitors and many hundreds of inner -city residents will attend.
We would appreciate it if you would extend a welcome to the participants on behalf of the
City of Chanhassen.
Sincerely,
Lisa . Sis'
Executive Director
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Dick Feerick
Job Fair Coordinator
250 Prairie Center Drive, #300 • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 • Phone (612) 9442830
EDEN PRAIRIE
Chamber of Commerce NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 1994
Contact: Jeff Hardin, 542 -0721
REVERSE COMMUTE COALITION PRODUCES POSITIVE RESULTS,
AS THE NATION DEBATES CR M[E AND ITS
UNDERLYING CAUSES OF POVERTY AND JOBLESSNESS
Many large cities across America are struggling with the problems of poverty, urban blight,
high unemployment and its harsh consequences of drug use and crime. A deep sense of
frustration, even outrage, has developed in Americans, as we've watched crime work its
way to the number one spot on the political agenda nationally. Our own governor focused
on crime in his recent state of the state message, and crime was a key issue with the recent
Minneapolis mayoral campaign.
The issues and ideas on the subject of crime are diverse and abundant, but solutions appear
to be few and far between. Government at all levels, city, county, state and federal,
continue to engage in philosophical and policy debate over how to allocate resources in
solving these problems. The message that continually comes through loud and clear from
these debates is that meaningful change can only come when the economically
disadvantaged groups trapped in poverty and its related ills are given the opportunity to
share in the great wealth of our nation. The key which unlocks the door to this land of
opportunity is a meaningful job that provides adequate income and benefits to sustain an
individual or family in a comfortable, dignified way.
The bottom line is; no jobs, no chance of breaking the cycle of poverty and its many pitfalls.
Realistically, jobs alone won't solve all the social problems which currently plague our core
cities, and their beleagured residents. But we must be just as realistic in understanding that
without the positive first step of a meaningful job there is no chance of helping people to
break out of the destructive clutches of poverty. That job means personal dignity and self
respect, income, health care and retirement benefits for the worker, and at the same time
pumps money back into inner -city businesses in the worker's neighborhoods as they spend
their paychecks. As the national debate continues to wander the treacherous road from
ideology, to issues, to policy, traffic is quietly increasing on a road less traveled; and the
destination is jobs for inner -city residents.
The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce took the lead two years ago in creating a Reverse
Commute Committee. Under the guidance of the committee's founding chairperson, Mr.
Richard Feerick, and Eden Prairie Chamber executive, Lisa Sisinni, the committee has
grown into a diverse coalition of community organizations, businesses and government
agencies, all working toward the common goal of linking unemployed inner -city residents
and suburban companies with job openings.
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Drive, #300 • Eden Prairie MN 55344 • Phone (612) 944 -2830
250 Prairie Center Uri ,
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The Reverse Commute Committee successfully organized a job fair in April, 1993 that
featured 47 Southwest Suburban companies. These firms ultimately hired 85 inner -city job
seekers who attended the event. Southwest Metro Transit played a key role in the project
by initiating reverse commute bus lines running from downtown Minneapolis to Eden
' Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska. The ten neighborhood Employment Network "NET'
agencies located throughout the city of Minneapolis identified and provided job readiness
skills to about 400 job seekers who attended the job fair. Hennepin County Commissioners
' deserve recognition for providing funding for the project and leadership through its
Department of Training and Employment Assistance, headed by William Brumfield, the
department's director.
The job fair was an unqualified success, and on a budget of less than $20,000. A recent
quote in the St. Paul Pioneer Press from Mark Alan Hughes, an urban affairs expert,
' captured the importance of the reverse commute project very well. 'For three decades now,
smart people have pushed proposals to coordinate land use controls with transit planning.
Yet, urban sprawl continues unabated. What reverse commute strategies say is that maybe
' it's time we not hold poor people hostage to these obvious but unattainable policy ideas.
Let's just link poor people where they live now with jobs where they're located now." The
Reverse Commute Committee continues to busy itself in implementing these reverse
commute strategies. Quietly, this effort has created a model program, which cries out for
national recognition. Clearly, there are large cities across the nation that can achieve
similar benefits by implementing this program.
The Reverse Commute Committee is proud to announce the Second Annual Southwest
Metro Community Job Fair, entitled "Destination Jobs ". The job fair will be held on
' Wednesday April 20, 1994, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Eden Prairie Center. Organizers
expect up to 75 companies to participate in this year's event. A kickoff program will begin
at 9:00 a.m., preceding the job fair. "Destination Jobs" is sponsored by: The Hennepin
' County Board of Commissioners, Southwest Metro Transit Commission, Loring Nicollet-
Bethlehem Community Centers, Inc., The Minneapolis Neighborhood Employment Network
(NET) Agencies, and the Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska and Edina Chambers of
Commerce.
For more information about the Job Fair call the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce at
' 944 -2830.
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SCHEDULE OF EVEN'T'S
7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. EXHIBITOR CHECK -IN AND SETUP
ENTER MALL SOUTHWEST SIDE BETWEEN
SEARS AND TARGET.
PICK UP EXHIBITOR KIT AT
REGISTRATION DESK NEAR SEARS.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST PROVIDED.
LUNCH VOUCHERS WILL BE PROVIDED
TO USE AT ANY MALL RESTAURANT. .
9 :00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. DESTINATION JOBS KICKOFF PRESENTATION
10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. JOB FAIR
APPLICANTS VISIT EMPLOYEE BOOTHS
ON SITE CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
CONDUCTED IN COMMUNITY ROOM,
SECOND FLOOR.
4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. EXHIBITOR O OOTH TEAR -DOWN AND
(_'.AMPI�ELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT FUCIIS, P.A.
Atton)c% it Lim.
Po,hl,r April 11, 1994
Mr. William C. Griffith, Jr.
Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, LTD.
1500 Norwest Financial Center
7900 Xerxes Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431-1194
Re: City of Chanhassen
vs. Admiral Waste, Inc.
Dear Mr. Griffith:
Pursuant to your request, enclosed please find a fully
executed original of the Agreement to Suspend Prosecution in the
above-referenced matter.
Please call if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
CAMPBELL, KITUTSON, SCOTT
& FUCHS, P.A.
By:
Ell B. t psch
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RECEIVED
APR 1 3 1994
CITY OF
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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF CARVER FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE: Criminal
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State of Minnesota
(City of Chanhassen),
Plaintiff,
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VS. AGREEMENT TO
SUSPEND PROSECUTION
Admiral Waste, Inc.,
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Defendant.
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Pursuant to Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 27.05, the
State agrees to suspend prosecution of this case until March 20,
1995, or until such earlier time as this agreement is terminated
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under Subdivision 4 of said Rule. In consideration of this
suspension, defendant hereby waives the right to speedy trial and
further agrees to comply fully with the following conditions
during the period prosecution is suspended:
1. Defendant must begin removing containers from 10500
Great Plains Boulevard, Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota
( "Subject Property ") by April 15, 1994.
2. Defendant agrees to remove the containers which are
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most visible from Highway 212 first. The most visible containers
are in the row furthest from Highway 212, and on the eastern end
of the row.
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3. All containers must be completely removed from the
Subject Property by July 31, 1994, except as allowed in §7 of
this Agreement.
4. Defendant may apply for an Interim Use Permit ( "IUP")
to allow containers to remain on the Subject Property. The City
will use its best efforts to process the application as quickly
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as possible.
5. If Defendant applies for an IUP by May 1, 1994, the
Defendant may continue to store up to ten (10) containers on the
Subject Property after July 31, 1994.
6. If an IUP is granted, continued storage of containers
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on the Subject Property will be allowed only as provided in the
IUP.
7. If Defendant files an application for an IUP by May 1,
1994, and the City Council has not rendered a final decision on
the application by July 31, 1994, then up to ten (10) containers
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may remain on the Subject Property until the City Council renders
its final decision.
8. If Defendant's application is denied before June 30,
1994, Defendant must completely remove all containers from the
Subject Property by July 31, 1994.
9. If Defendant's application is denied after June 30,
' 1994, Defendant must completely remove all containers from the
Subject Property within thirty (30) days of the City Council
meeting at which the final decision was made.
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Admiral Waste, Inc
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By:
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LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY
& L NDGREN, LTD.
By:
William C. Griffit , Jr.
Attorneys for Defendant
1500 Norwest Financial Center
7900 Xerxes Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
(612) 835 -3800
Attorney ID No. 193343
CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT
& FUCH P.A.
By:
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Elliott B. Kn s h
Prosecuting A ney
317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, MN 55121
(612) 452 -5000
Attorney ID No. 168130
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SCHOOL -- BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP GOAL:
APRIL 7, 1994
We will help maintain the quality and cleanliness of
Chanhassen Pond Park.
To do this we Must:
A. Eliminate Dog problem
B. Eliminate litter
C. Increase respect for habitat
D. Increase respect for wildlife
This will be an on -going project with the focus this year on
AWARENESS.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR SPRING. 1994:
1. Walk to Pond Park to foster awareness of both the beauty and the
problems of the park.
2. Have speakers from the city talk to the students (grade level ?)
explaining rules of the park, what the city does to maintain the
park, and what the students can do.
3. Sign up on the school calendar when a class visits the park.
4. Have the city supply bags which individual classes will take on any
"trips" to the park for collecting litter.
OTHER ACTIVITIES SUGGESTED:
(Option this year - more development for next year)
1. Assign specific grade levels for cleaning up litter..
2. Writing letters to the editor to promote awareness and possible
solutions to the problem.
3. Having a contest to design a " No Dogs Allowed " sign-'
4. Compiling an ecological video library to promote environmentalism.
5. Making a video of the park (and our efforts ?)
6. Educate students on the importance of leaving nature as it is -
(Check Project Wild Field Ethics) ( Page 344,)
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MEMORANDUM TO: Public Works Directors:
Cities of Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Hopkins,
Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior, Shorewood, Victoria
COPIES TO: Mike Henry, Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District
Don Rachel, Veit and Company, Inc.
FROM: James Unruh
DATE: April 11, 1994
SUBJECT: Pedestrian Trail Construction in LRT Corridors
Construction on the Southwest Regional LRT Trails projects is scheduled to begin this
week and continue until September 1, 1994.
The "South Corridor" project follows the old Chicago - Northwestern Rail corridor from
Eighth Avenue in Hopkins to Bluff Creek Drive in Chanhassen (11.5 miles). The bulk of
the project consists of constructing a 10 -foot wide limestone pedestrian trail on the old
railroad grade.
The "North Corridor" project follows the old Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad corridor
from Eighth Avenue in Hopkins to Steiger Lake Drive in Victoria. Within the City of
Minnetonka, the existing limestone trail will be left in- place; roadway crossing
improvements will be constructed. Through the rest of the corridor (9.6 miles), a new 10-
foot wide limestone trail will be constructed or the existing trail will be widened to 10
feet.
Project contractor, Veit and Company, Inc., will be contacting each city prior to
commencement of work within that city. However, it is requested that the cities inform
the general public about the project through the local newspapers. Barricades will be
erected at the ends of each segment being worked on. Please encourage the public to
refrain from using the trail while construction activities are taking place.
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April 5, 1994
Mr. Charles Folch
Director of Public Works
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: Application for STP Funds
Dear Mr. Folch:
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Enclosed for your files is a copy of the application we recently submitted for
Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding for a project at the intersection
of TH 101 and Hennepin CSAH 62. We were encouraged by Mn /DOT to make this
application because of their funding situation. The project, as proposed,
would include a bikeway on at least one side of TH 101. We will let you know
the results of the application process as soon as we hear the award
announcement.
Sincerely, ////
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Warren K. Porter, P.E.
Senior Professional Engineer
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Department of Public Works
320 Washington Avenue South Recycled Pall
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 -8468
(612)930 -2500 FAX:(612)930 -2513
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Members of the City Council,
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690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
I am writing to
you
regarding the quality
as well as the quantity of the sidewalks
and trails of Chanhassen.
As a resident I
feel that the city is decades behind it's
neighbors. All
year
long my family goes
on evening and weekend walks. We even
bought a home
close
enough to downtown
(1.5 miles) so that it would allow us to
abandon our car and
seek alternative methods of travel, foot and pedal, while
running errands.
I have become increasingly dismayed with the lack of a
comprehensive,
safe,
and well maintained
off -road alternatives to roads. A few
observations:
1. Lake Ann: the trail on the east side has been impassible for two years now. It
is muddy and wet most of the summer. The north end at Greenwood Shores is
simply unacceptable.
2. Highway 17: My family walks along this stretch of road a great deal. Recently
we were almost side swiped by a car that was going to pass on the shoulder, until it
saw us walking. The current situation does not lend itself to evening strolls. (The
speed limit is another issue)
3. Highway 5: We push a stroller! How does one push a stroller along the stretch
of road from Lake Ann to 17. For 6 months this has been covered in mud. Would
the city allow this if it was a road for cars? Why are pedestrians considered second
rate in the current state of affairs.
4. Why do off road trails, from other cities, come to an end at the Chanhassen
border. For example: Pioneer Trail and Rice Marsh both from EP.
5. Once trails are established, who maintains them? The quality of the trails at
Lake Ann and the west side of Lake Susan are an embarrassment to public
maintenance, not to mention public safety.
6. Neighboring communities have winding paths around lakes (Staring), paved
abandoned rail lines connecting cities(Chaska to Shakopee), and through preserved
woodlands (Minnetonka Loop Trail). Is anything planned, scratch that, is anything
being done to bring our community up to par.
7. The intersection of 41 and 5 has traffic lights that have buttons for pedestrians
to push for the walk sign, and yet there is no off road access to reach them. Is this
some one's idea of a joke?
8. Before a few hundred thousand dollars is spent on an overpass on 5, I suggest
you observe how often the overpasses over crosstown are used. Can this money be
better utilized?
9. What have I forgotten? We are only limited by our imaginations and our
dreams.
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I have often gone on walks that I feel endangers the safety of my family. Will I
ever be able to bike to the aboretum or only drive? Will my children be able to
bike to high school or only drive? What should a progressive community be
promoting? What will you, the civic representatives show to your grandchildren
with pride? Another road or a bike trail? A fast food franchise or a paved path ,
entirely around a local lake? What will future generations want us to have
preserved? I question that it will be a myriad of roadways and highways, I am
confident that it will be a community that advocated hiking, biking, and running.
The city of Chanhassen is unique among suburban communities. We have two
highly acclaimed attractions in the aboretum and the dinner theater. Let us
continue this uniqueness, let us promote walking and biking as equals to the
automobile. Automobile travel does not unite a community, it divides a '
community. Lets begin a comprehensive trail system before it is to late.
Steven Cwodzinski
6890 Utica Lane
C anhass n, MN 55317
470 -4372
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CTIVITIES
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General
Joseph Amato, who teaches history at
Southwest State University and John
Meyer, Canby's city administrator, have
teamed up to write a book on rural
Minnesota's problems and its hopes for
the future. The Decline of Rural Minne-
sota provides a commentary on the
1990 census, focusing on rural
Minnesota's declining and aging
population, the exodus of young
people from rural areas, and the
weakening of local rural institutions. It
also examines the effects of growing
specialization, increased centralization,
and losses of the business community
and traditional rural leadership. The
authors challenge rural leaders to
develop a new vision of leadership for
the future. A series of essays originally
written for the League of Minnesota
Cities pro\ ided the framework for the
new publication.
Another new book, .American Suburbs:
Rating Guide and Fact Book, ranks the
suburbs of the 50 largest metropolitan
areas in the United States. The rating
for the Alinneapolis -St. Paul area
placed Golden Valley first and Edina
second, using statistical data available
from the 1990 census. The statistical
criteria considered included affordable
housing, crime rate, amount of open
space, education, commuting time, and
community stability. Other suburbs
that made the top -10 list are
Shoreview, Ramsey, Bloomington,
Maple Grove, Minnetonka,
Chanhassen, Vadnais Heights, and
Roseville. (They are not listed in order
of their ranking.)
The Apple Valley council has
adopted an ordinance setting the
mayor's term at four years.
The Minnetonka police and fire
departments will soon have new logos.
The decision to begin using new
designs eliminates use of logos on
some vehicles and uniforms displaying
a Native American wearing a native
headdress within an arrowhead
emblem. Some city officials had
questioned whether it was appropriate
to continue using that design.
The Circle Pines city council has
adopted an ordinance that authorizes
members of the public utilities
commission to receive a salary, if they
vote to do so, up to the dollar limits set
in the ordinance. Those limits are $400
a year for the four commissioners and
$500 a year for the commission
president.
Home rule charters
In Januar -y, the St. Paul city council
became a part -time governing body,
and each of its members had one less
legislative aide than he or she did
previously. In 1991, St. Paul voters
approved a charter amendment
making these changes, which took
effect this year.
Ordinances
The Rochester city council has not
adopted an ordinance to make all
restaurants in the city smoke free. The
council did not reject the proposal
completely, however. Officials asked
for a show of support (or opposition)
from the community before deciding
whether they should pursue the idea
further.
Buildings
Gilbert's new city hall is open for
business. The council began holding its
meetings in the new structure, and
hosted an open house there this
winter.
Liquor
Voters in Tower have approved
Sunday liquor sales.
Finance
In last month's magazine, this
column indicated that the city of
Stillwater is pursuing a proposal to
gain legislative approval for a three
percent local sales tax to finance
downtown improvements. That
proposal lost some ground after
Stillwater's mayor, a strong proponent
of the tax, asked the council to
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OPUS 800 Opus Center Mailing Address
9900 Bren Road East PO Box 150
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 -9600 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 -0150
612 - 936 -4444 Fax 612- 936 -4529
April 8, 1994
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
,
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mayor and Council Members: I
Opus Corporation and Gateway Partners Limited Partnership wishes to express its opposition to
the proposed Code Amendment requiring photo imaging for proposed subdivisions as well as site '
plans. We only recently became aware of this proposed Code Amendment subsequent to the
Public Hearing held by the Planning Commission on March 16. We are concerned not only about
the content of the Code Amendment but the speed with which this Amendment is being approved
without opportunity for substantial input. '
We would like to express three concerns about the proposed Amendment. First, this requirement
will add both time and, in some cases, substantial expense to the subdivision process. While the ,
expense for an individual site plan would be modest, although not insignificant, multi -lot
subdivisions such as that proposed for Gateway West Business Park or other large developments
could involve a multitude of computer - generated images which could add several thousand dollars
to the application process. Second, subdivisions may be proposed without a particular building '
project in mind; this means that any photo imaging would be completely theoretical and be
necessary to undertake again when there is an actual site plan. Third, this requirement does not
exist in any other community in the Twin Cities area. While computer graphics is certainly an '
interesting technological tool, it in no way should be a mandate for every project.
We request that the City Council table consideration of this Code Amendment and that Staff be ,
directed to consult with the development community about the appropriateness of this Amendment.
Thank you for consideration of our comments.
Sincerely,
Michele Foster
Director
Real Estate Development
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CC: Paul Steiner '
Kate Aanenson
Don Ashworth
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Mr. Charles Folch
City Engineer
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Highway 101 EAW
I Dear Charles:
If the project does not involve Federal funds, it will necessitate a State EAW. Major
concerns include the impact on the wetland, cultural resources and meeting the
Clean Air Act. He indicated that MnDOT generally meets the requirements of the
Clean Air Act by providing HOV lanes and we both agreed that this is not a solution
in the Highway 101 Corridor. Meeting the Clean Air Act is a relatively new
requirement which may significantly complicate the preparation of the environ-
mental documentation.
I have been in contact with Rick Dalton at MnDOT to determine whether a Federal
1 EA or a State EAW will be required for TH 101. On Thursday, April 7, 1994, Mr.
Dalton reported that if Federal funding is used, it will fit the EA category and may
ultimately require an Environmental Statement (ES). He said his biggest concern is
' that the project is not programmed for the use of Federal funds.
He and Ron Erickson intend to get back to me in the near -term to make suggestions
Teaard.i ^.v hota to i roreed. As soon as I fin�J oUt, T 1,TT ll o +ve y ou a. C all.
If you have any questions, give me a call.
Sincerely,
Fred Hoisington, AICP
Planning Consultant
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
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Excelsior, MN 55331
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April 18, 1994
Re: Carlson -- City of Chanhassen
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carlson:
Pursuant to the terms of the Stipulation for Entry of Judgment,
Order for Judgment and Judgment, which was signed by Judge Goggins on
March 15, 1994 and the First Amendment to Stipulation for Entry of
Judgment dated January 28, 1994, you were to have submitted a
complete application for a building permit, and a complete
application for a fence permit, by April 1, 1994. I have been
informed by City staff that they did not receive a building or fence
permit application from you.
Therefore, under the terms of the above - referenced Stipulations,
you must obtain a building permit for the fence, and construct the
fence as shown on Exhibit A, on or before May 20, 1994. Please note
that pursuant to Section 1 of the First Amendment to Stipulation for
Entry of Judgment, the portion of the fence which runs parallel to
Kings Road must be continuous from the east point to the west point
as shown on Exhibit A.
Please be advised that if you fail to complete construction of
the fence by May 20, 1994, the City may enter your property and
construct the fence and assess the costs as provided in Section 5 of
the Stipulation (see Section 3f of the Stipulation).
Very truly yours,
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cc: Mr. Bruce Olander
Mr. Don Ashworth
Ms. Kate Aanenson
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE e P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
l (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Randy Debner, Mechanical Inspector
FROM: Steve A. Kirchman, Building Official���'
DATE: April 12, 1994
SUBJ: MPCA's ISTS certification exam
Congratulations on your successful completion of the individual sewage treatment system (ISTS)
course and examination. Now that you have the exam you may begin conducting
inspections with Carl Barke and me. With the busy construction season we anticipate you
shouldn't have any problem inspecting the 30.systems required for certification as an inspector!
PC: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director ,
personnel file
admin packet
enclosure: April 9, 1994 MPCA letter.
Minnesota Pollution Control Ag ency
1
' 9- Apr -1994
Randy Lee DeBner
4100 Elmwood Dr.
St. Bonifacius, Minnesota 55375
Dear Mr. DeBner:
' It is a pleasure to inform you that you have passed the basic examination
for Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) with a score of 86.5.
Your corrected examination may be reviewed in this office. A request to
review any examination must be submitted within 60 days after receipt of
this letter.
Please find attached an application form for full certification. List
all work experience and any training courses you have attended.
In order to be certified, each applicant must pass an examination
approved by the ISTS Advisory Committee and the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA), and submit satisfactory evidence of experience as
follows:
1) Designers shall have designed a total of at least 20 approved
systems in any two of the past five years;
2) Inspectors shall have inspected a total of at least 30 approved
systems in any two of the past five years;
3) Installers shall have installed or repaired a total of at least
10 approved systems in any two of the past five years;
4) Pumpers shall have serviced a total of at least 60 systems in
any two of the past five years;
5) Site evaluators shall have conducted approved site evaluations
for a total of at least 20 sites in any two of the past five
years. AND HAVE ATTENDED ONE OF THE SITE EVAIUATION WORKSHOPS.
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Each application from a designer, installer, puffer or site evaluator
must be signed by the permitting authority attesting to the fact that the
systems presented in the application have been approved. ,
Each application from an inspe ctor must be signed by his /her supervisor
attesting to the fact that the inspections were made and that the systems
were installed according to NN Rules, Chapter 7080, or according to an
equivalent local code and ordinance.
Persons who do not meet the experience requirements but have passed the
certification examination, may be granted 'PROVISIONAL C.ERT'IFICAT ONI '
until the requ ired experience is obtained.
The amount of experience required may be reduced 25% by completion of
each 15 hours of training. In no case shall the amount of experience be '
reduced more than 50%;.
Applications for full certification shall be submitted on forms furnished
by the MPCA and shall provide such information as may be needed for the
administration of this program. Requests for provisional certification
must also be submitted in writing. Applications must be received within
90 days of being notified of passing the certification examination.
Any combination of education, trainin and /or experience max be
submitted, which in the opinion of the ISIS Advisory Committee is the
equivalent of the above qualifications.
The fonn should be mailed to:
Clarence S. Manke '
Ncmpoint Source Section
Division of Water Quality
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
You are to be cone ended for the interest that you have shown and the ,
effort made to meet the requirements for certification.
Sincerely,
Clarence S. Nbnke
Noapoint Source Section
Division of Water Quality
(612) 296 -7309
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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
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM YOUR
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
WEATHER ALERT -- BE WARNED!
Chanhassen Public Safety is advising all businesses and homes to immediately
purchase a weather alert radio.
These inexpensive radios with battery
' whenever the weather service issues a severe
wherever you go -- including to the basemej
Do not rely on warning sirens -- y
or office may be closed up so you cannot
D
O e4WA4^..�—
Scott Harr
Chanhassen Public Safety Director
sound an alert tone and provide information
warning. They can also be taken with you
i you need to take shelter.
ty not be within range to hear them; your home
them; or, there may not be sirens in your area.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
CRIME PREVENTION ALERT!
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Chanhassen, along with other neighboring communities, has had
reported occurrences of thefts being perpetrated by groups and
families of gypsies, who distract the sales clerks and then gain
access to the cash registers or merchandise.
BE ON THE ALERT! and
should they have a suspi(
should always be locked ;u
register.
Please feel free
Harr at 937 -1
concerns.
Safety Director Scott
re any questions or
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CHANHASSEN PUBLIC SAFETY
CRIME PREVENTION
wise your employees to dial 911
us circumstance occur. Money
prior to , a clerk leaving the cash
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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MINNEAPOLIS
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Construction of the new National Weather Service (NWS) facility
in the Chanhassen Business Center on the west side of Audubon
Road, about one mile south of Highway 5 is underway.
In late April 1993, the NWS hosted a public meeting at Chanhassen
City Hall, in which we and architect Wayne Perlenfein provided
details on building plans at the future site of the leased
Weather Forecast Office, North Central River Forecast Center, and
National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center
(WFO /RFC /NOHRSC) west of Audubon Road. Information on
construction of the office building, upper air inflation
building, and radar tower was provided at subsequent Zoning Board
' and City Council meetings and the plans were approved by the
City.
The total construction package will include three separate
projects: The WSR -88D weather radar tower and radome, the
combined WFO /RFC /NOHRSC building, and an upper air inflation
building. With a total of 17,500 square feet, the office
building will dominate the 10 -acre NWS plot. The upper air
inflation building will be about 550 square feet.
Preliminary earth work began at the building site earlier this
month. Foundations for the WFO /RFC /NOHRSC and upper air
buildings should be completed by the end of May. Groundwork on
the radar tower pad will be done in May with a concrete pour for
the base pad to occur in late June. Construction of the tower
will begin around July 1 in order to adhere to a strict radar
installation schedule.
This tower will be located about 200 feet west of Audubon Road
and south of West Lake Drive. The radar tower will be about 99
feet tall, from ground level. The tower will be topped with a
38 -foot radome, a fiberglass ball that encloses the radar dish.
Tower construction and placing the radome will take one to two
days. Technicians will then connect, via high - quality telephone
lines, the radar to computer equipment at the Weather Service
Forecast Office at Minneapolis International Airport.
Technicians will fine tune the radar and related equipment to
operating specifications. Within one to two months, testing will
be complete and the NWS will take possession of the WSR -88D. At
' that time, Minneapolis NWS forecasters will incorporate WSR -88D
data into their forecast and warning programs at the Twin Cities
airport office.
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APR 1 � 1994
CITY OF CHANHASStN
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Completion of the WFO /RFC / NOHRSC building is
of this year. Early in 1995, meteorologists
the WFO and RFC will occupy the building and
full operations. The NOHRSC staff will move
a month or two later.
expected by the end
and support staff of
begin to spin up to
to the new building
The WSR -88D will significantly improve our services, particularly
in regard to severe weather warnings. The WSR -88D will allow us
to do an even better job of identifying and tracking severe
weather and to provide more advanced warning of approaching
storms.
We are excited about the new Chanhassen facility and the new
technology that is coming on line for the NWS. Anyone having
questions about the modernization of the Minneapolis NWS office
may contact Craig Edwards at 612 - 725 -3741.
A poster -size photograph of a NWS building and adjacent WSR -88D
tower is available for viewing at Chanhassen City Hall. A
smaller photo of that building is enclosed. '
Sincerely,
Cra' Edwards
Met rologist in Charge
WSFO Minneapolis
Dean Braatz
Hydrologi in Charge
North ntral R
Tom C rrol
Director
NOHRSC
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