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Administrative Sectionn ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Letter from Fred Hoisington dated February 2, 1994. Letter to Robert Christensen dated February 3, 1994. Letter to Mike Lein dated February 2, 1994. Letter from Roger Knutson regarding the WAFTA Training Facility dated Janes' 26, 1994. Letter from Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition dated January 24, 1994. - Letter from Deborah Porter, Barton- Aschman dated January 31, 1994. Letter from Senator Paul Wellston dated January 14, 1994. Letter from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources dated January 25, 1994. Letter to Peter Olin, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum dated January 31, 1994. Letter from Earl & Emma St. John received January 27, 1994. Letter to Virgina Harris, Carver County Planner dated January 28, 1994. Letter to Conrad Fiskness, Riley- Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District dated January 28, 1994. ISTEA Implementation Newsletter dated January 13, 1994. 1993 Southwest Metro Transit Commission Year End Report. Letter to Chris Enger, City of Eden Prairie dated January 26, 1994. Letter from HGA dated January 24, 1994. Letter from Barbara Montgomery dated January 18, 1994. Memo from Sharmin Al -Jaff dated January 25, 1994. Notice of Informational Meeting Regarding Chanhassen Estates Street Reconstruction dated January 21, 1994. Memo from Norma Schuller dated January 21, 1994. Notice of Public Information Meetings from MWCC. f', Letter to Linda Wick dated January 21, 1994. HRA Accounts Payable dated January 24, 1994. ' Letter from Pat Karczewski, Red Cedar Cove Landscape Committee dated February 8, 1994. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. H K 'g 1 lee- February 2, 1994 RECEIVED , Geir Seger FEB 0 q 199 Strgar- Roscoe - Fausch Inc. ' CITY OF CHA One Carlson Parkway IVI-IHS5Es` Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 RE: Detailed Design Authorization - Chanhassen Pedestrian Bridge Dear Geir: I On January 20, 1994 the Chanhassen BRA gave approval to the design of the garden bridge over Highway 5 in Chanhassen calling for the trellises and the larger center pier ' but without the space between the beam and the deck. The HRA agreed with the Planning Commission which had acted earlier on the schematic design. I herewith authorize you to proceed with the detailed design of the bridge in order to , meet a July construction start. I am also awaiting a revised proposal from you for design services based on the revised bridge design. I If you have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely, ' ' Fred L. Hoisington, AICP Planning Consultant FLH /co cc: Don Ashworth ' Todd Gerhardt Paul Krauss CHANHAS \93- 32 \SEGERLTR ' Iand Use / Environmental I Planning / Design 7300 Metro Boulevard /Suite 525 ' Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439 ' (612) 835 -9960 8 Fax: (612) 835 -3160 r 1 F CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 0 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 This letter is being drafted in response to your inquiry regarding the potential subdivision of your parcel at 1511 Lake Lucy Road. P �I apologize for the length of time it has taken to get, you an answer but for reasons I will attempt to explain, the problem has been a thorny one. Ybelieve you are aware that your land was brought into the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA Line) in 1991. This line defines the area in which we are able to hook into regional sewer lines to support urban development. We typically allow development to occur in this area only when it is demonstrated that it will connect to City water and sewer services. Your ,proposal relies upon using on -site septic systems rather than City services. City ordinances presently require hooking into City sewer'when the service is less than 150 feet from a property line and in your case, service is available but located further away. City staff have been actively exploring ways to require all new development in the MUSA line to hook up, drop or modify the 150 foot rule. There are several reasons for this. Long -term, using City sewer is a more environmentally sound option, particularly on'lots such as yours where defective on -site systems have the potential *f polluting„ a lake. - Secondly.. when. City services are eventually put into a nei- hborhood, they are often forced to "dead head" past existing homes using on -site services. This makes installation of services more costly and difficult As a result we are going to be proposing a new ordinance to the City Council that would require hook up to City services for all new parcels within the MUSA line. However, the ordinance would allow the platting of lots 2 1/2 acres or larger without utilities and it is our understanding that you would meet this standard. Thus, under current and the draft ordinance you would be able to proceed. However, you should be aware that ordinances can change overtime and platting requests are subject to whatever codes are currently being enforced, so I would advise you to proceed with your plat as soon as you can. to February 3, 1994 ' Mr. Robert Christensen 1511 Lake Lucy Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Dear Mr. Christensen: F CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 0 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 This letter is being drafted in response to your inquiry regarding the potential subdivision of your parcel at 1511 Lake Lucy Road. P �I apologize for the length of time it has taken to get, you an answer but for reasons I will attempt to explain, the problem has been a thorny one. Ybelieve you are aware that your land was brought into the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA Line) in 1991. This line defines the area in which we are able to hook into regional sewer lines to support urban development. We typically allow development to occur in this area only when it is demonstrated that it will connect to City water and sewer services. Your ,proposal relies upon using on -site septic systems rather than City services. City ordinances presently require hooking into City sewer'when the service is less than 150 feet from a property line and in your case, service is available but located further away. City staff have been actively exploring ways to require all new development in the MUSA line to hook up, drop or modify the 150 foot rule. There are several reasons for this. Long -term, using City sewer is a more environmentally sound option, particularly on'lots such as yours where defective on -site systems have the potential *f polluting„ a lake. - Secondly.. when. City services are eventually put into a nei- hborhood, they are often forced to "dead head" past existing homes using on -site services. This makes installation of services more costly and difficult As a result we are going to be proposing a new ordinance to the City Council that would require hook up to City services for all new parcels within the MUSA line. However, the ordinance would allow the platting of lots 2 1/2 acres or larger without utilities and it is our understanding that you would meet this standard. Thus, under current and the draft ordinance you would be able to proceed. However, you should be aware that ordinances can change overtime and platting requests are subject to whatever codes are currently being enforced, so I would advise you to proceed with your plat as soon as you can. to February 3, 1994 Mr. Robert Christensen February 3, 1994 Page 2 The area of the parcel is calculated as land above the 956.1 Ordinary High Water Mark of Lake Lucy. You must demonstrate that there are two acceptable drain field sites and comply with other applicable sections of the ordinance. Sincerely, Paul Krauss, AICP Director of Planning pc: Sharmin Al -7aff Charles Folch, City Engineer Roger Knutson, City Attorney Mayor and City Council CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 I Mr. Mike Lein Carver County Environmental Services Director 600 East 4th Street ' Box 3 Chaska, MN 55318 Dear Mr. Lein: a : In response to your request, I am providing an k6counting of the $7,280 provided by Carver County to the City of Chanhassen in the form of a,recycling grant. The entire amount was used toward the purchase, of yard waste recyclers and backyard composting books. The invoices for those purchases are attached. This program has been enthusiastically received by residents. The funds were expended in a program that benefits recycling efforts and the city intends to continue this program in the future. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for all your assistance in the various programs that were made possible such as the tire and appliance collection, the hazardous household waste collection, the Christmas tree collection, and the composting program. My staff and I look forward to working with your department in the future. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. ' Enclosure t:n February 2, 1994 INVOICE #: DATE: 5 /2-q 1126 �L N°_ 2496 l HIPPED "` I ' "�')' Harmoniouflechnol 'es TO �p P.O. Box 1865, Ojai, CA 93024 C4i" ��� M N 5:� f j� (805) 646 -8030 FAX (805) 646 -7404 PRINTED MATTER • BOOKS SOLD SPECIAL FOURTH CLASS TO BOOK RATE OR LIBRARY RATE Forwarding and noun Paage guaranteed ECEIVED M k R 2 91993 GiTY OF CHANHASSEN A finance charge of 1 1/2% will be applied to all balances over 60 days. SUBTOTAL SALES TAX SHIPPING TOTAL Please note invoice number =� v above on your payment! AMOUNT PAID i101 PAY THIS AMOUNT L111 oV %79 PLEASE PAY FROM THIS INVOICE printed on reryded poper --NO STATEMENT WILL BE SENT A %ILL OF LADING NO. _VA0253568 &TIMATE DESTINATIOA SOLD TO: 012248 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN 55317 M4 CHANHASSEN CH CO ULT E R DRIVE HN QUANTITY I ITEM NO. 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"L171a ».. k� = ( j RECEIVELT ..� ��,x "f:,�"' �� � TERMS: DUE NET 10TH 3�ROX.", ' _ ,. .,.� CITY OF CHANH We hereby certify that these goods were produced in compliance with all applicable requirements of Sections 6, 7, and 12 of the Fair Labor ; Standards Act, as amended, and of regulations and orders of the United States Department of Labor Issued under Section.14 thereof._ . 55317 EXTENDED 11767.50 11767.50 11767.50 r rr rr SALES REPJDISTRIOUTOR 00 VIA W LADING NO. 00003286 ATE DESTINATION SOLD TO: 012 33 J BILL -TO AME § S SHIP —TO xxx MN XXXXX QUANTI ITEM NO DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE l DEDUCTIONS I NET I EXTENDED ADJUSTMENT •VOR ORDER-ENTRIR�ROR +IIrTV1.E1 :1 �RR+OR �s` _. 30 52099 .; F .. .52030 " 1569.00 »PRODUCI,TOTAL 1569.00 r . . • .. 41 �.n1F,. aA .+ • +.�X w, z�3e.ylY ^ "�� .'.3-_ .w. e .w � .• 1 ... ,. .- t W. p(p10'� p p , �'�' a ,� tom M } t � 4 �?;• • ,1 RECEIVED k�u . .;Jt -1.. ,A :�d r.s..� ,el�l� bit i�iR'*`'.. ,v�.rti�;� 7 r. :Fri •� NU V U 9 199 3 ..... CITY Uf TERMS: DUE, NET 10TH -PDX a" �}' .� 4 GHHIVNASSEN i�i rr ii:.' 8 7 d 12 of the Fair I sbor ' 1569.00 TY OF; B ;.C�HANHASSEN ANDIMER PARK AW NHAS . E ouTH O �.LYMAN - BLVD0 goods were produced in compliance with all applicable requirements ...CALL­ SHARMN 937 -1900- FOR . DEL. $5317 We hereby certify that these licablirements of SUM, , t an 0 Standards Act, as amended, and of regulations and orders of the United States Department •ol. Labor isoued =under-Section 14 thereof. INVOICE 1 u CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A. Attorneys at Law Thomas J. Campbell Knut Thont.i- M. �-,cour Gan G. Fuchs Jame F. %Vakton Elliott B. Knetsch Eli =abeth A. Lun_er Andrea McDowdl Poehler January 26, 1994 ee - Nc�' (612)452.5000 Fax(612)452 -5550 TO: All Persons on the Attached Distribution List RE: W.A.F.T.A. Training Facility I met today with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of ' Engineers and Minnegasco. The following course of action was agreed upon. The Corps will immediately clean up the acid neutralization pit. The Corps is unwilling at this time to commit to pay for the clean -up study. After a scope of services has been prepared for the study, the Corps will review it to determine its adequacy. The ' Corps will review its files and furnish me anything pertinent. Minnegasco will contact NSP and solicit their participation. ' Minnegasco will review its file and furnish me all pertinent information on the use of the site. ' I will assemble the historical use records from W.A.F.T.A., the Corps, and Minnegasco. This process should take about a month. Minnegasco will use this information to prepare a scope of services to solicit proposals for an environmental study. This should be completed by the middle of March. We will then solicit proposals. The proposals should be received in April. When the proposals are received, we will work out a cost split with Minnegasco and hopefully NSP. When I have this information I will call a meeting for permission to proceed. ' ours, C BELL SON, SCOTT ' & HS, P.A. BY: er N. Knutson J_7 RNK:srn Suire 317 Eagandale Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan, MN 55121 CITy OF W.A.F.T.A. DISTRIBUTION LIST Don Ashworth, City Manager City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive, Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Jim McMahon, Fire Chief City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive, Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dave Pokorney, City Administrator Gary VanEyll, Fire Chief City of Chaska City of Chaska One City Hall Plaza One City Hall Plaza Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Carl Jullie, City Manager City of Eden Prairie 7600 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 -3677 Spencer Conrad, Fire Chief City of Eden Prairie 7600 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 -3677 Gregory S. Withers, City Manager City of Excelsior 339 - 3rd Street Excelsior, MN 55331 -1877 LuVerne M. Hanson, Clerk- Treas. City of Long Lake P.O. Box 606 Long Lake, MN 55356 -0606 Donald EL Loebrick, Clerk City of Maple Plain 1620 Maple Avenue Maple Plain, MN 55359 -0057 Lois Maetzold, Clerk City of Mayer 14680 - 70th Street Mayer, MN 55360 Edward Shukle, Jr., City Manager City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 -1687 Brenda Fisk, Clerk City of St. Bonifacius 8655 Kennedy Memorial Drive St. Bonifacius, MN 55375 -0268 Miriam Porter, City Admr. City of Victoria P.O. Box 36 Victoria, MN 55386 Dana George, Fire Chief City of Excelsior 339 - 3rd Street Excelsior, MN 55331 -1877 Rick Perry, Fire Chief City of Long Lake P.O. Box 606 Long Lake, MN 55356 -0606 Ray McCoy, Fire Chief City of Maple Plain 1620 Maple Avenue Maple Plain, MN 55359 -0057 Rod Maetzold, Fire Chief City of Mayer 413 Bluejay Avenue Mayer, MN 55360 -9698 Don Bryce, Fire Chief City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 -1687 Paul Geyen, Fire Chief City of St. Bonifacius P.O. Box 234 St. Bonifacius, MN 55375 James Vinkemeier, Fire Chief City of Victoria P.O. Box 161 Victoria, MN 55386 C rl Michael Ericscn, City Admr. City of Watertown P.O. Box 278 Watertown, MN 55388 ' Scott Harr, Public Safety Dir. City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive, Box 147 ' Chanhassen, MN 55317 L� Hubert Widmer, Fire Chief City of Watertown P.O. Box 463 Watertown, MN 55388 Richard Wing, Councilmember City of Chanhassen 3481 Shore Drive Excelsior, MN 55331 January 24, 1994 ' Fred Corrigan, Executive Director ' and Members of the Board of Directors MN Transportation Alliance 672 Transfer Road ' St. Paul, MN 55114 -1402 RE: MNDOT Policy Concerning Demonstration Grants Our File LN400 -51 Dear Fred and Members of the Board of Directors: I am president of the Southwest Corridor Transportation ' Coalition. I'm also a member of the Chaska City Council... The Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition is a non- ' profit corporation which is advocating the construction by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) of a new U.S. Highway 212 between I -494 in Eden Prairie and existing Trunk ' Highway 212 west of Chaska. From that point westerly to the South Dakota border we propose that the existing Highway 212 be upgraded. At the January 19, 1994 meeting of the policy committee of the ' Alliance board of directors, we had an opportunity to hear a presentation by MN Department of Transportation (MNDOT) representatives concerning applications for demonstration grants , under the Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). We were disappointed and offended by MNDOT Is position in opposition to such grants. We request that the Alliance take a position contrary to that of MNDOT's. The Coalition consists of representatives from cities, counties, businesses and individuals who support construction of a ' new Highway 212. We have resolutions of endorsement for Coalition activities and receive contributions from many other units of government and chambers of commerce outside Hennepin and Carver ' County. However, the units of government which are most active in the Coalition are Carver County, Hennepin County, McLeod County and the cities of Eden Prairie, Chaska, Chanhassen and Glencoe. These ' communities have been working for construction of New Highway 212 since approximately 1950. In 1967, a design for New Highway 212 was approved by the various affected communities and MNDOT estimated that the project would be driveable by 1971. L.9 RJL6 «OS ' LP400 -51 ee A SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION 470 Pillsbury Center ' Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337 -9300 January 24, 1994 ' Fred Corrigan, Executive Director ' and Members of the Board of Directors MN Transportation Alliance 672 Transfer Road ' St. Paul, MN 55114 -1402 RE: MNDOT Policy Concerning Demonstration Grants Our File LN400 -51 Dear Fred and Members of the Board of Directors: I am president of the Southwest Corridor Transportation ' Coalition. I'm also a member of the Chaska City Council... The Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition is a non- ' profit corporation which is advocating the construction by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) of a new U.S. Highway 212 between I -494 in Eden Prairie and existing Trunk ' Highway 212 west of Chaska. From that point westerly to the South Dakota border we propose that the existing Highway 212 be upgraded. At the January 19, 1994 meeting of the policy committee of the ' Alliance board of directors, we had an opportunity to hear a presentation by MN Department of Transportation (MNDOT) representatives concerning applications for demonstration grants , under the Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). We were disappointed and offended by MNDOT Is position in opposition to such grants. We request that the Alliance take a position contrary to that of MNDOT's. The Coalition consists of representatives from cities, counties, businesses and individuals who support construction of a ' new Highway 212. We have resolutions of endorsement for Coalition activities and receive contributions from many other units of government and chambers of commerce outside Hennepin and Carver ' County. However, the units of government which are most active in the Coalition are Carver County, Hennepin County, McLeod County and the cities of Eden Prairie, Chaska, Chanhassen and Glencoe. These ' communities have been working for construction of New Highway 212 since approximately 1950. In 1967, a design for New Highway 212 was approved by the various affected communities and MNDOT estimated that the project would be driveable by 1971. L.9 RJL6 «OS ' LP400 -51 I January 24, 1994 Page 2 At the present time, the status of Highway 212 is as follows: o The official map for the project was adopted by the affected ' units of government in 1987. o The environmental impact statement (EIS) received final approval in 1993 ' o A significant amount of design on the project has been completed ' o A substantial amount of right of way for the project has been completed. For example, in the City of Chaska, approximately 90 percent of the right of way has been acquired. ' Approximately one -third of the right of way required in Eden Prairie has been acquired. ' State funding for transportation is totally inadequate in Minnesota. In a speech before the Coalition in the spring of 1992, Commissioner Denn estimated that increases in state funding are necessary in the approximate amount of 11 cents per gallon of ' gasoline to adequately fund projected maintenance, enchancement and construction projects. According to Denn, currently the replacement rate for highways in Minnesota is once every 105 years. ' It would take significantly increased funding to reduce that rate to once every 50 years. Within the 24 months between September 1991 and August 1993, contract letting dates for portions of the ' 212 project were delayed by as much as 60 months. In this totally inadequate state funding climate, the Coalition solicited congressional support for an application for ' demonstration grant funding. In 1990, through the efforts of Congressmen Frenzel and Sabo, and the support of Senator Durenburger, a demonstration grant in the amount of $1.9 million was funded. In 1991, under ISTEA, Congressman Ramstad and Sabo, with assistance from Congressman Weber and Senator Durenburger, obtained an $8.7 million demonstration grant for the 212 project. The transportation subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee established criteria for grant applications in May 1993. In the fall of 1993, the House Public Works Committee established 1 somewhat altered criteria. The Public Works Committee is entertaining applications for demonstration grants currently for the purpose of funding projects which are on the National Highway System. (NHS). That committee hopes to adopt the NHS during 1994. The 212 project has been proposed for inclusion within the NHS. The Coalition submitted an application to the House Public Works Committee which is currently under review. That application AJL6«05 LA400 -51 January 24, 1994 ' Page 3 is sponsored by both Congressman Ramstad and Congressman Minge, because existing, and proposed 212 pass through both of their districts. Works Committee which is currently under review. That application is sponsored by both Congressman Ramstad and Congressman Minge, because existing and proposed 212 pass through both of their districts. We are opposed to MNDOT's position and favor demonstration ' grants for the following reasons: 1. The State of Minnesota is currently providing totally ' inadequate funding for transportation. The current state administration has been an obstacle to securing adequate increases in state construction funding. ' 2. The prospect for early construction of Highway 212 is so - discouraging under current state funding recommendations that we should be rewarded rather than punished for seeking , additional funds to supplement state funding sources. This is consistent with ISTEA, which contemplates "public- private partnerships ". , 3. It is in the national interest that the NHS be built. It is appropriate in our federal -state governmental system that federal law makers also have a means of implementing their ' priorities (such as construction of the NHS) . There is no specific means of assuring that this will be completed without federal involvement in the planning, prioritizing and funding , process. 4. Even though our project is deserving, it appears likely that it will not be constructed for another 15 to 20 years unless , the state significantly increases funding or federal demonstration grants are available to implement the system. It is easy to understand that taking so long to construct a ' portion of the NHS may be repugnant to Congress. 5. According to numbers provided by MNDOT representatives at your meeting, it appears likely that Minnesota will receive more money rather than less if demonstration grants are funded. They indicated that Minnesota could receive $210 million in demonstration grants. On the other hand, if there are no demonstration grants Minnesota would potentially stand to receive 1.6 percent of $7 billion or $112 million. ' 6. It is inappropriate for the state agency to oppose federal funding of projects which are supported by their congressional delegation and organized and committed local sponsors. RJL64405 LR400 -S1 I I January 24, 1994 Page 4 7. It makes much more sense to me that MNDOT compromise in its position and instead adopt one or more of the following positions: only projects which are on the trunk highway system or serve a significant local economic development interest should receive demonstration grants in the future only projects which are part of the proposed NHS or serve a significant local economic development interest should receive demonstration grants in the future only projects for which the EIS has been approved should receive demonstration grants in the future only projects for which a portion of the local share of the project will or may be funded from non - state funds will receive demonstration grants in the future I will be happy to answer any questions or provide you with additional information about Highway 212 or the Coalition's pending application for demonstration grant funds. Thank you for your support and consideration. you Robert J. Li da , `tresildeft"' and Chaska C tv Councilmember RJL:dh cc: Gene Ranieri Coalition Board of Directors RJL"4os LP400 -51 z:® BARTON- ASCNMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 USA . (612) 332 -0421 . Fax: (612) 332 -6180 MEMORANDUM TO: COPIES TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Don Ashworth Paul Krauss Kate Aanenson Todd Hoffman John Mullan Barry Warner James Unruh Ron Erickson, MnDOT Evan Green, MnDOT RECEIVED FEB 01 1994 CITY OF CHAIIHASSEN Deborah Porter -* January 31, 1994 L �l Status on Outstanding Environmental Issues Pertaining to Arboretum Boulevard Environmental Assessment Based on the issues discussed at the Planning Commission meeting of January 19, 1994, I thought it would be helpful to highlight some of the information contained in the EA document and to provide additional information generated as a result of that meeting. The Planning Commission recommended that Alternative 1 be selected as the preferred alternative for Arboretum Boulevard. This recommendation, which will be forwarded to the City Council on February 7, 1994, is different from the Highway 5 Task Force recommendation that Alternative 1 along with crossovers 'A' and 'C' become the preferred alternative. The following impacts should be considered in reviewing these recommendations: Bluff Creek Corridor Alternative 1 will result in the least direct impacts to this creek corridor of any alterna- tives considered by crossing the waterway in an area of minimal topographical relief. Cultural Resources (Historical Structure) Alternative 1 will result in direct impacts to the barns and other outbuildings on the Lyman property on the west side of Galpin Boulevard: The State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Minnesota Historical Society has reviewed this farmstead and considers it eligible for the National Register of Historic Places based on its structural integrity and importance in agricultural development of the area. Therefore, any impacts to this property would require a federal Section 4(f) evaluation, which requires that all prudent and feasible alternatives to this impact must be considered. This type of review is mandatory if federal (or state) funding is sought for the project and is a fairly detailed 1 1 Ni PARSONS I BARTON- ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. ' and long -term review process; this review would require additional analysis to be included in the EA document. ' Right-of-Way Acquisitions Alternative 1 would require partial acquisition of the Hennessy property on the east side of Galpin Boulevard. It is estimated that the proposed access boulevard (Alternative 1) would be approximately 100 feet south of the Hennessy residence. It is possible that a hardship case could be made that the resultant impacts are significant enough to justify a ' complete acquisition of this property if so desired by the landowner. Audubon Road Intersection ' The north leg of the proposed Audubon Road extension and the access boulevard would result in complete acquisition of the Kerber and Luse residences. If Audubon Road was not extended north of TH 5 (meaning no direct access to Arboretum Boulevard at this location), the access boulevard could be located closer to TH 5 and require only partial acquisition of these properties. ' If Audubon Road is not extended north of the TH 5, then Arboretum Boulevard could be shifted closer to TH 5 and would be approximately 170 feet south of the Kerber residence and approximately 120 feet south of the Luse residence. The possibility of shared funding (MnDOT and City) for the installation of a signal at the TH 5 /Audubon Road intersection has been discussed with MnDOT. MnDOT has indicated they would be in favor of participating in this project as a Special Agreement Safety Improvement (interim) project. However, the City would be required to pay the full cost of the project under the "advanced funding" agreement with MnDOT. MnDOT would repay the City for MnDOT's share of the project costs by the programmed date for the TH 5 reconstruction project, which is currently planned for 1998. The signal would likely be justified whether the TH 5 /Audubon Road intersection is a T- intersection or a full four- ' way intersection. Replacement Parkland for Lake Ann Park (Section 4(f) /6(f) Impacts ' The City has identified the proposed community park adjacent to the proposed elementary school as replacement parkland for the Lake Ann Park impacts that would be created by Arboretum Boulevard. This property has already been purchased by the City. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) has informed us that property already under public ownership cannot qualify as replacement land, however it may be possible to waive this rule in special situations. This possibility is being investigated, and ' a response from National Park Service (the administrator of 6(f) LAWCON funds) is expected within 30 days. If this waiver is denied, the City must identify other replacement (future) parkland to satisfy the Section 4(f) and 6(f) requirements. I dmv -ca 2 PAUL DAVID WELLSTONE MINNESOTA � OL 6�- WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 -2303 I V January 14, 1994 The Honorable Donald J. Chmiel Post Office Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 ' Dear Mayor Chmiel: Thank you for contacting me regarding unfunded federal mandates. I ' appreciate the opportunity to share my views with you. It is important to distinguish between the basic classes of federal mandates. There is a basis group of mandates that have relatively little cost and are designed to ensure fundamental constitutional rights. A second group have somewhat higher costs, and are generally designed to protect public health and safety. Federal t mandates in this latter group have prompted policy makers recently to reassess the relative costs and benefits of some of these mandates. As a former governor, President Clinton has been ' especially sensitive to concerns expressed by state, local, and tribal government officials about the cumulative effects of such mandates on their strained budgets. During the 1980s, funding available from the federal government to assist with these costs decreased and demands on state and local governments increased substantially. Many states' revenue bases ' have also been eroded by the recession, causing cuts in many state programs, some of which serve needy populations. During the same period, responsibility for many federal program functions shifted from federal to state governments in accord with the "new federalism" of the Reagan and Bush Administrations. In addition to these fiscal impacts, many state and local government officials have raised the issue of relevance of federal mandates to local conditions and a lack of flexibility afforded them in implementing federal laws. ' In October, President Clinton issued an Executive Order entitled "Enhancing the Intergovernmental Partnership," designed to address concerns about unfunded federal mandates. It requires a reduction ' of such mandates wherever possible under federal law and urges increased flexibility in the implementation of such mandates for state, local and tribal governments. I have enclosed a copy of that order for your information. Several bills have been introduced in the Senate relating to federal mandates, including legislation to change specific statutes ' I January 14, 1994 Page 2 such as the Clean Water Act or the Davis-Bacon Act Other measures seek to address more comprehensively the issue of federal mandates by some form of limit -or outright prohibition -of such mandates when the federal government does not also provide funds to support compliance. As you may know, S. 993, the Community Regulatory Relief Act, would prohibit the federal government from imposing mandates on state and local governments without allocating funds to pay the associated ' compliance costs incurred by those governments. This legislation is currently pending before the Senate ' Governmental Affairs Committee. While I am not a member of that committee, I appreciate knowing your views about this measure. I know how difficult it can be for state and local governments to ' find the funds to comply with federal laws and regulations, and believe we must carefully examine, on a case -by -case basis, the federal requirements that are imposed. Balancing the need for public health, safety and civil rights protections with the need to reduce unnecessary mandates will continue to be my goal. Should legislation on this issue be considered by the full Senate, I r assure you I will keep your concerns in mind. ' Again, thank you for contacting.me. I hope that you will continue to let me know about matters that concern you. ' Sincerely, Paul David Wellstone United States Senator PDW:bst Enclosure rr��MML5 STAATEE OF // TURAL RESOURCES LI�J U�J 4 Lr-.) DEPARTMENT OF NA 500 LAFAYETTE ROAD * ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA • 55155 -40 - DNR INFORMATION a - (612) 296 -6157 w January 25, 1994 The Honorable Don Chmiel Mayor, City of Chanhassen P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 -0147 Dear Mayor Chmiel: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE VISIT Thank you for the time that Paul Krauss, Diane Desotelle, Kate Aanenson, Sharmin Al -Jarr and Bob Generous spent with Ceil Strauss and Judy Boudreau on January 19, 1994, to discuss floodplain management in Chanhassen. The meeting was conducted by our staff on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in consideration of your city's continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). During the course of the meeting, city. several topics were discussed, one of which requires follow -up action ee leased t find that your staff a are knowledgeable on be very thorough an p floodplam issues. The required follow -up action relates back to a meeting we had with your staff on October 13 1989. Due to an inadvertent exclusion in the Wt's normal We vie nested in process in the early 1980's, an area identified as floodway q our follow -up letter (a copy of which is being sent to Ms. Desotelle) that the city submit a request to FEMA for a Letter of Map Revision. We provided new forms to Ms. Desotelle so that she can complete the application in the most current format. DNR staff are available tal should l FEM 1 A / be made prior to March 1,1994eeded. We request that the submittal We also discussed the older structures in Minnesota River floodplain (on the south side of Hi gghway 212, east of Highway 101) which might need to be removed in the future. We are providing Ms. Desotelle with an application for the Flood Damage FDR Reduction program (). FDR is a state flood hazard mitigation rogram in whic a 50 50 cost share grant is awarded in amounts up to $75,000 or bonds in excess of $75,000) to communities who meet priority guidelines --a when funds are available. In order to qualify for an FDR grant, however, specific "structural" or "non- structural" flood damage reduction projects must be identified in the county's local water plan (potential projects in cities must be identified in the county plan as well).. Elected officials from the city and Carver County should discuss whether they won d like state cost -share assistance for projects (such as relocation of flood -prone buildings, flood delineation studies, levees /flood control projects, etc.) and revise the county local water plan accordingly. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mayor Don Chmiel Page 2 In closing, the City is commended for the excellent job of floodplain management and ordinance implementation. Should you have any questions relating to routine floodplain management they should be directed to Ms. Strauss at (612) 772 -7910. If E or your staff have any questions regarding this assessment please contact Judy Boudreau at (612) 296 -9224. Sincerely, Ogb ghi S " i C m, Supervisor Land Use Unit OS /JB cc: Diane Desotelle, Water Resources Coordinator (with attachments) Paul Krauss, Planning Director Ceil Strauss, Area Hydrologist Dale Homuth, Regional Hydrologist Jeanne Kern, FEMA tf) CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Mr. Peter Olin University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive P.O. Box 39 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Olin: Aft . The City of Chanhassen has worked closely with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for many years and looks forward to their continued presence in our community. They have told us that they are seeking an LCMR grant to undertake land acquisition to protect and restore a watershed that extends onto their existing land holdings.'` The area in question is zoned for office/industrial uses and is the subject of a development proposal that is currently being reviewed. Due to this action and the fact that time has not permitted a formal position to be taken by the Chanhassen City Council, I cannot provide a direct statement of the City's support for the LCMR request. At the same time, I can state that the property described in the LCMR grant request is privately held and is likely to be developed within the next few, years, without some sort of public intervention to acquire the parcel. The watershed in question is a portion of the Arboretum's ecosystem and is the trail head for a ravine -based drainage and trail system that runs the length of the adjacent City of Chaska. Its acquisition and restoration would have a beneficial impact upon the environment of the surrounding area it would also have the benefit of rationalizing the Arboretum's eastern boundary to align it with, Hwy. 41. This could result in enhanced protection for Arboretum resources as urbanization continues to encroach upon it. Chanhassen also has put into place one of the most progressive wetland protection programs in the State. I am certain that my community, along with many others that have a strong interest in this area, will benefit from the research that would result. Sincerely, :f Paul Kraus Director of Planning PC: Mayor and City Council January 31, 1994 ID: Ll JAN 28'94 1052 N0.002 P.02 LCMR Proposal 1995 Project Title: Acquire Arboretum research site - tntaot watershed, wetland bash. Project Manager: Peter J. Olin AHlllation: Director, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (MLA) ' Address: 3675 Arboretum Drive Phone:612 1443 -2460 Total Biennial Budget: $LCMR:1,072M $Match: $ToW: 1,072M ILI L� 1. NARRATIVE: Secure Intact watershed, wedand basin to protect water quality In MLA research and display gardens; carry out research on native plants; model re- established wetland restoration; provide rescue site for endangered plants. II. OUTCOMES: Wetland restoration research; preservation of environmental integrity of MLA site. III. OBJECTIVES: A. TITLE: Acquire research she comprising Intact watershed and wetland basin. At. Summary: Critical as an intact watershed and wetland basin to protect Integrity of . the MLA plantings and research. A2. Budget: $1,072M A3. Timeline: 7/94 1/95 6195 1/95 WN product #1 Environmental stewardship of MLA and beyond B. TITLE: Develop regional model of wetland research and education to serve widest public- audience. B1. Summary: Develop a model educational demonstration site showcasing restoration practice that is aooesslole to general public. 82. Budget: B3. Timeline: 7/94 1195 6/85 1/96 6196 product #1 Develop site -------------- ---- -- --8195 Protect and develop research she ensuring longterm scientific integrity of project. product 02 Create model -------------------------- Develop regional demonstration model for use by public, promoting public education and outreach to wide audienoe (200,000 vishors ow). C. TITLE: Re- establish wetland system. C1. Summary: Carry out wetland research and establish plantings utilizing MLA research plots, greenhouses and natural areas for cultivation and production of plant stock. C2.. Budget: 03. Timeline: 7/94 1195 6195 1/96 6/96 product #1 Establishment of wetland plants 9/94 -- ---- -11/95 Restablishing the wetiand to enhance and improve local hydrologic system will provide positive chance for plant survival. Due to the diversity of MLA's native areas, research has unique ability to create appropriate habitat for plants, specifically endangered species. ID: JAN 28'94 10:53 No.002 P.03 V. Budget History. MLA is a regional resource for public education, conservation and horticulture , research. 20 acre site will connect with MLA Boundary land purchases supported by private funding. A 36 year history of publio!private partnership has enabled the MLA to become a significant environmental resource for Minnesotans. , Vi. For LCMR use only. sig.wund_leg__._lev ps oor dur MrL„_int aoc ats� ' i fy D. TITLE: Restoration plan to inciude research, education and conservation. D1. Summary: Develop a restoration plan for longterm management of the site to Include: wetiand research, plant conservation, public education. Plan will Include longterm monitoring systems. D2. Budget: , D3. Timeline: 7/94 1/9s W9s 1/96 6/96 product #k1 - Serve as model for other restoration protects and collaborative opportunity for scientific research. 7/84 and beyond. The research project Unidng MLA's education and research mission is enhanoed by 90s we ' site; 200,ODO yearly visitors: MLA's long history of "ritific Integrity in plant research with 26,090 acoesslo ned research plants; 164 genera represented by 319 species, hybrids, cultivars and varieties. ' product 02 - Rescue Site 7/94 - »--- -- -8196 and beyond. Research area will serve as rewire site for endangered species. ' IV. Context: A. Significance: Having a research site as accessible public speas is unique to Minnesota. Exhibiting research developed with the scientific integrity that Is the tradition of the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, this site will serve as a regional model promoting ' environmental awareness and conservation. Currently, most habitat restorations established as research models do not exhibit ecological functions anticipated. MLA research will establish a broader spectrum of plants endemic to wetland ecosystems than normally found in most current research sites. The goal Is to approach the diversity found In native systems. Offering unique habitat diversity, flexibility for research scientists and benefit of expertise in plant culture and maintenance, MLA researchers have favorable conditions to find answers to current questions. Securing MLA's environmental integrity through acquisition of an Intact ' watershed and wetland basin is critical to the preservation of a WS acre site that is part of the state of Minnesota's environmental and cultural heritage. S. Strategy: Providing a high quality she to demonstrate and reoord wetland restorations will ' improve local hydrologic system, provide enhanced wildlife habitat and public education. The site and circumstances together make this land acquisition critical to the protection of quality and excellence at the MLA - its physical she, he education and research. , C. Time: D. Cooperation: Susan 3ladowich V. Budget History. MLA is a regional resource for public education, conservation and horticulture , research. 20 acre site will connect with MLA Boundary land purchases supported by private funding. A 36 year history of publio!private partnership has enabled the MLA to become a significant environmental resource for Minnesotans. , Vi. For LCMR use only. sig.wund_leg__._lev ps oor dur MrL„_int aoc ats� ' i fy i 1 c11 ,asgh 4 11A1 IC 4, t , cj— U,� O Z 1 CITY Of CHANHASSEN MI -MR0 J AN 27 1994 ENGINEERING DEPT. January 28, 1994 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 - 1900 * FAX (612) 937 -5739 Ms. Virginia Harris Carver County Planner Planning and Zoning Department Carver County Courthouse 600 East 4th Street - Chaska, MN 55318 -2185 Dear Virginia: )7 This request is being submitted in response to your January 10, 1994, letter regarding the BOWSR grant for administration of the Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991. Chanhassen has been extremely active in the areas of wetland protection and water quality issues. To address them, we have established a quarterly Surface Water Utility fee that is used to fund these programs. Under it, each parcel in the community pays a fee based upon the amount of runoff that is generated. Using utility funds, Chanhassen has elected to implement the WAC in several ways. First of all we completed a comprehensive surface water management plan that has wetland protection as. a primary component. Since this plan has been recently completed, no funds are being sought for it. However, to enforce the plan we have hired Diane Desotelle, P.E., to serve as the City's Water Resources Coordinator., i estimate that 12 of her $31,000 annual salary or $15,500 is pledged to WAC enforcement. Her work in this area entails wetland delineation, developing and reviewing wetland alteration/mitigation proposals for new developments and city projects and implementing programs to restore selected wetlands. Our utility budget also provides that 10% of my time is devoted to these issues which equates to $5,600. My responsibilities include program administration, inter- agency coordination and project management. Thus, Chanhassen annually commits $21,100 to WAC enforcement activities. We operate our surface water program as an enterprise fund so any grant allocations are pledged to support related activities and do not go into the general fund. Any grant dollars we receive would be used to offset enforcement costs and allow us to expand our wetland restoration and protection program. � t 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ms. Virginia Harris January 28, 1994 Page 2 If you need any additional information, please contact me directly. Sincerely, Paul Krauss, AICP Director of Planning pc: Mayor and City Council Diane Desotelle, P.E. Surface Water Utility File t:o PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT (612) 361 -1820 (612) 442 -4468 Ext. 1820 (612) 446 -1722 Ext. 1820 COUNTY OF %.11 i QVEQ MEMORANDUM TO: City Clerks and/c Pl anners FROM: Virginia Harris DATE: January 10, 1994 SUBJECT: A o f the Wetlands C onservation Act of 1991 CARVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE ' 600 EAST 4TH STREET, BOX 16 CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318.2185 The County has applied for a Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Grant for administration , of the BWSR rules and Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991. The proposal in the application is that $18,000 of the funding should be set aside for use by the cities in the county for their administration of wetlands within their jurisdiction. This is a matching grant so that every grant dollar passed ' through by the county must be matched by the city. The County is now seeking proposals from the cities for the use of this money. Please submit a letter stating what you would propose to do with a portion of this money and how you plan to match the funding. Would your match be an "in- kind" match or a match with "new money ". It's my understanding that any project whether administration of the rules, planning for wetlands preservation ' or actual wetlands preservation projects qualifies for this grant. "New Money" is defined as a levy specifically designated for wetlands administration such as a levy for staff to spend all or part time on wetlands projects, fees collected for wetlands administration, stormwater management fees or any other innovation you might come up with for raising new money. Once I find out who is planning programs and the estimated cost we will decide how we will allocate the money. Everyone who responds will get something. We will probably end up allocating the funds based on a combination of the area and population of those cities that respond. I would like to hear from everyone interested by the end of February. Then we can let all those who ' apply know approximately how much to expect. Funds will actually be paid out in December after everyone has submitted a letter outlining what they have done and the amount they spent on the , project and whether their share was in -kind or "new money." Any funds remaining because someone was not able to spend what was originally proposed will be , reallocated to those who spend a greater amount. This actually happened with the pass through grant we had under the interim program. If you have any questions, please give me a call. If I don't get a letter by the end of February I will , assume that your city is not interested in participating in the program. r 'J E'D JR r,1�19� H: W SER SP&Z\VW%TDOM \WrELA?MS\94QfY.MEM CITY OF CH Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on Recycled Paper Contains Minimum 10% Post Consumer Waste CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 ' Mr. Conrad Fiskness, Chairman Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District c/o Barr Engineering ' Suite 300 8300 Norman Center Drive Minneapolis, Mn 55437 1 Dear Conrad: r In my last correspondence, Ioffered several options to facilitate public ownership of a 5 acre parcel at the lower end of Bluff Creek. While j outlined potential city funding, I did indicate that I needed to present the proposal to the City Councit. I had an opportunity to do this at their ' January 24 meeting. The Council was very supportive of public acquisition and city funding. They indicated a willingness to work with the district on joint projects to protect the creek as opportunities arise in the future. However, they also asked me to convey their desire to have the land held by the city with the district maintaining any necessary easements. I would have attached the minutes of the discussion, but they will not be available for another week. ' Based upon their action, I am requesting that the District Board consider our proposals or work with us to develop other options. If schedules permit, I will attempt to be present at your. February Board meeting to discuss this and other items we have on your agenda. Since ly, r. Paul Krauss, AICP s . Director of Planning PC: Mayor and City Council' Bob Obermeyer, P.E., District Engineer Ray Haik, District Attorney Diane Desotelle, P.E., Chanhassen Water Resources Coordinator. January 28, 1994 Minnesota Department of Transportation IS IMPLEMENTATION NEWSLETTER The Intermodal Surface Mn/DOT ORGANIZES ISTEA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS' IMPLEMENTATION TEAMS _ ere Ply. — Tol" wd,,k*I Section 1034 of ISTEA required the Secretary of Transportation to Issue regulations for the states to develop, establish and implement six systems for managing; (1) Highway pavement of Federal -aid highways; (2) Bridges on and off Federal -aid highways; (3) Highway safety; (4) Traffic congestion; (5) Public transportation facilities and equipment; and (6) Intemtodal trams faclikles and systems. Transportation In addition, the Secretary must issue guidelines and requirements for the State Efficiency Act of 1991 development. establishment„ and Implementation of a traffic monitoring system for highways and public transportation facilities and equipmenrt. In this issue: This Interim final rule (dated December 1, 1993) includes implementing regulations for the sbc management systems and the traffic monitoring system. The intended effect of this regulation is to improve the efficiency and safety of, and protect the It Mn /DOT Organizes Investment in the nation's transportation Inhastiucture. ISTEA Management The systems must be developed and Implemented In cooperation with Metropolitan Systems TeamS Planning Organizations (MPOs), In metropolitan areas, and with affected agencies receiving assistance under the Federal Transit Act. * Mn /DOT Represen The ISTEA also requires that the needs Identified by use of the sk management tatives attend Nation- systems be considered In developing metropolitan and statewide transportation ional Conference on pkns and improvement programs and In making project decisions under We 23. Management Systems U.S.C., and under the Federal Transit Act. Therefore, all of the management In Nashville systems are expected to provide strategies, actions, projects, etc., for ensuring that the performance of current and future transportation systems Is optimized. NUMBER 13 H these outputs are in conflict with other Improvements or are less than optimal from JANUARY 13, 1994 of thlong term planning e, reconciliation of these conflicts will need to occur as part States must be implementing each management system beginning in Federal fiscal year 1995, and must annually certify, before January 1 st of each year (the first certification due by January 1, 1995), the systems are being implemented, or the Secretary may withhold up to 10 percent of funds apportioned under Title 23, U.S.C., or under the Federal Transit Act. To meet these deadlines for Management Systems Implementation, ten (10) teams have been organized to operate in an advisory capacity and to coordinate the various activities between modes. These teams are mostly staffed with transportation professionals from the Regional Development Commissions (RDCs), MPOs, Mn /DOT Districts, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Pollution Control Agency (PCA). The 'Intermodal Facilities Management' team is the largest team with additional staff members representing, Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), Counties, Cities, Regional Transit Board (RTB), Mn/DOT Aeronautics, Port Authority, local tran- sit lines, various Automobile and Truck- ing Assns. and local shippers. Team Lea- ders have been meeting monthly since June, 1993 to share Information on management system development. Jon Bloom, Director, Highway & Area Planning is leading this effort with staff support from Len Eilts, Asst. Director, Office of Railroads & Waterways. For information regarding individual teams contact Team Leaders. For more Informa- tion regarding this article, contact Len Eilts, (612) 296-5425. (Area Code 612) TEAM LL1DL>1 TELEpMONE w. Suuwkk Plaenms Jonetre Rsaidawais 2%41M Metropolitan Plannms I nby Dtseee 296.1614 Tmf 6c Monito mg Syman Con Dablin 296-6646 Coosestioa Management system C—se cq— 2964=7 TC Metro Caesesom Management System Stara Aldaeaae 291.6337 Bum Maaagemmt P11061 >:i.; M SM -1194 Pareat got llanagemeat system LOU RM Mut Gierke 779.5567 29 gim Safety Managenaent system Mitre Gillen 562.1042 latetmaw Facilities Management system Debra La&m 2S2.2ZE2 Public Tmespaetation Facilities is Equipment Management system Nancy Mehis 29&= (OW) �J it II u i u MN/DOT Representatives Abend National Conference on Management Systems in Nashville, November 10 Mn/DOT representatives were among over 4W transportation officials that attended the Nationai Conference ' on 'Integrating Transportation Management Systems into Transportation Planning and Operations'. The conference was sponsored by the Vanderbilt University Engineering Center for Transportation Operations and Research ( VECTOR), Co-spo wm included AASHTO, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Tennessee DOT, and various other transportation associations, institutes, and research boards. It was ' expected that the final ryes concerning the management systems required by ISTEA would be dim issed. Attendees were Informed by FHWA off clals that the final rules were currently being revlewed by the OMB. Therefore there would be no discussion regarding the Interim or final rules at this conference. The OMB was apparently seeking more Information from the "A and FTA regarding the data burdens imposed by the ' rules. An Interim final rule was Issued December 1 . 1993. Management systems were discussed as a part of the regional FHWA/FTA meetings on the fisl plarming ' regulations and the air quality conformity final rule during the December. General requirements of all six management systems and the traffic monitoring systems were presented In general sessions at the conference. Mn /DOT staff attended breakout sessions particular to the management ' system they were Involved in. Some of the Items discussed were: * Management systems are decision me y exist to provide information and strategies to transportation planners. it Is the transportatt, locess that will make actual decisions, make trade- ' offs among competing demands and scarce . .s. * Management systems are to identify strategies to solve a particular problem that they exist to address and are designed to fix * Programming priorities are to be determined through the transportation planning process. * Management systems should be tied to regional goals. - ' * There Is need to integrate land use planning with transportation planting. * ISTEA management system organization In other state DOTS Is similar to Mn/DOrs structure. * The state transportation plan should set goals and objecdvK and should help us decide how we Will allocate resources. * If some requirements of one management system are Included In another management system, there is ' no need to cover the requirements In both management systems. * The Michigan DOT gave a presentation on their prototype for integrating the management systems. The data project will cost Michigan approximately $20 million dollars. When the system Is fully functional and operating, It will be offered to other states at the price of approximately $250,000 to $300,000 dollars per management system. For anv additional information regsrding the above article please contaot; Debra L- Ledvine, (612) 282- 2282, FAX 612 296331 1. Questions, comments to: j U.S. Postage Robert Lowe, Newsletter Editor - - PAID Minnesota Department of Transportation - First Class 807 Transportation Building . ; Permit No 171 395 John Ireland Boulevard } " St. Paul, MN St. Paul, MN 55155 t _ Tel: 6121296 - 1657_, '. Fax: 612/297 -3160 SOUTHWEST METRO T RANSIT r7 W 8080 Mitchell Road, Suite 104 , Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (612) 934 -7928 1993 Fax (612) 949 -8542 , SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION YEAR -END REPORT ' 1993 has been a dynamic year for Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC), with significant ridership increases, the adoption of a strategic plan, the opening of two ' new park and ride facilities, a policy decision of ownership of its own fleet of small transit vehicles, and to implement state -of- the -art inhouse dispatch facilities for SMTC's small bus operations. Reverse - commute transit services begun in late 1992 ' has been expanded throughout the year and now provides service for inner -city residents to job locations in Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie. In 1993, SMTC reverse - commute service became a nationally recognized service model. As Chair of the SMTC Commission, I would like to provide a year -end review of the , transit system that services the communities of Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska. 1.) Adoption of a Strategic Plan, In March 1993, the SMTC adopted a Strategic , Plan as a guide for SMTC activities over the next five years. The key objectives include: o To enhance mobility o To improve the quality of life o To promote regional transportation opportunities o To create a greater sense of community 2.) Implementation and Expansion of Reverse - Commute Transit Services. Begun in November, 1992, SMTC Reverse - Commute services provide transit , connections for inner -city job seekers to the employment centers in the SMTC area. Working together with a broad -based Reverse - Commute Committee, service has been expanded to provide connections for first, second and third shift workers. Over 1,300 passenger trips are provided each month via Reverse - Commute services, and many more trips make connections through other SMTC services. The SMTC Reverse - Commute Program has become nationally recognized, and is expected to continue to expand ridership. Reverse- Commute, which is designed to serve the SMTC area business community, directly meets the SMTC Strategic Plan Strategies to "Work with community and business organizations to identify community transit needs," and to "Identify potential ' target markets." It also meets the purposes established in the SMTC Mission Statement and requests that identify needs for broad transit service delivery. 3.) 33 Percent Increase in Ridership. 1992 SMTC system ridership was 301,000. 1993 system ridership is projected to near 400,000, a 33 percent increase. In 1994, a 35 percent increase in system ridership is projected over 1993 levels. 4.) Completion of Two New Park and Ride Facilities. New park and ride facilities ' were completed and opened during 1993. One was the Walnut Street Station in downtown Chaska, and the other was the Market Boulevard park and ride in downtown Chanhassen. The opening of these facilities greatly enhance E the_ accessibility of transit service to the residents of these communities. JAf,� 2 51994 A Joint Powers Agreement by and between the Cities of Chanhassen, Chaska & Eden Prain'e CITY OF CHA(I HASSEN ' Page 2 RE: SMTC 1993 Year -end Report 5.) Funding of Eden Prairie Transit Hub. One of the most significant events of 1993 has been the awarding of Federal ISTEA Grant money for the construction of a transit hub in Eden Prairie at the corner of Prairie Center Drive and ' Highway 5. The transit hub, when completed in late 1995, will include a park and ride site for 999 cars and serve as the focal point for all SMTC services and will dramatically enhance service delivery throughout the SMTC area and the metro area. 6). Integration of Transit Into Community Planning and Decision Making. As part of the SMTC Strategic Plan, transit considerations are becoming part of the planning and decision making process of the three SMTC member cities in land use, transportation, and other planning areas. This includes the incorporation of transit considerations into private development proposals. ' and public participation such as cooperation by the City of Eden Prairie and MnDOT in development planning for the Transit Hub. The initial decision by Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska to opt -out of the Metropolitan Transit System in 1985 was driven by the desire to deliver more transit ' service at the same to less cost to the taxpayers of these communities. These goals have certainly been met. Furthermore, we must recognize that our transit services can build all of our communities "sense of community ". Our transit services can address community needs and provide community based solutions. This is possibly the most significant potential of . our transit system. The success of SMTC has been outstanding and its potential is even greater. A key objective of SMTC is to deliver its service with a commitment to meet its customer ' needs and we continually look to improve its service delivery. SMTC also recognizes that the success of our transit system is attributed to the commitment in partnership that exists between our joint - powers communities, the Regional Transit Board, the Metropolitan Council, MnDOT, and our service experts and providers such as the MTC and National School Bus. December 31, 1993 marks the completion of my third term on the Southwest Metro Transit Commission, ending my tenure on the Board. 1993 was an outstanding year for SMTC and I congratulate the SMTC Commission, staff, and the joint - powers communities for their contributions towards the successful achievement of our ' transit system's goals. 1994 and beyond holds tremendous potential for our communities; I extend my best wishes and ongoing support to SMTC as our communities continue in partnership to achieve the greatest potential possible for the Southwest Metro Transit system. Robert Roepke t� Chairman, Southwest Metro Transit Commission Mayor, City of Chaska January 26, 1994 Mr. Chris Enger City of Eden Prairie 7600 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Dear Mr. Enger: The City of Chanhassen has recently completed rehensive sewer and water distribution plans for our community. The plans detail how to provide service to areas that are currently inside the MUSA line and ultimately to areas that are g6rently located outside the line. However, it is important to note that no further MUSA line extensions are incorporated in these plans and it is unlikely that any will be requested until 1993. These plans will become components of Chanhassen's Comprehensive Plan and Metropolitan Council staff has requested that we process them as a Plan Amendment We are therefore providing copies of the plans to you for your review. We anticipate taking them through our approval process during April/May of this year. We are .requesting that you complete your review and submit comments directly to us and Lynda Voge, = at the Metropolitan Council, by no later than February 25. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated.,, -Xjour have any questions on the plan, please contact me directly-- -- 5111 r Paul Krauss, AICPy`' Director of Planning pc: Planning Commission City Council Charles Folch, City Engineer Phil Gravel, Bonestroo, Rosene, 4derlik n I � iJ �J Chris Enger ty of Eden Prairie t 1en 00 Executive Drive Prairie, MN 55344 C Brad Nielsen of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road orewood, MN 55331 X— Vr A, Ms. Miriam Porter City of Victoria Mr. Kermit Crouch 7951 Rose Street City of Chaska P.O. Box 36 One City Hall Plaza Victoria, MN 55386 Chaska, MN 55318 V TIO Hammel Green and Abrahamson. Inc. Architecture • Engineering • Interior Design 1201 Harmon Place r 4 i Minneapolis. Minnesota 55 -03 -1985 j Telephone 612.332.3544 Fax 612.332.9013 G! f '1 ur Lrirl- in —DL-±N I� w �. R Mu lJ U TO: New Elementary School - Chanhassen HGA Commission Number 1431.002.00 FROM: David Leschak OMA DATE: 24 January 1994 SUBJECT: New Elementary School /Community Design - City of Chanhassen Review PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, City of Chanhassen Todd Gerhardt, City of Chanhassen Paul Krause, City of Chanhassen John Gockel, JRG David Leschak, HGA Bob Rothman, HGA Ted Rozeboom, HGA Points Discussed: 1. Site plan. The City indicated they are willing to allow HGA to shift trees from the south portion of the site to the north to form the buffer between Highway 5 and the site. This is very important to them. Also, they are willing to allow us to shift trees from the south to the west along Galpin to form a barrier between the site and Galpin. 2. They do want the reforestation along the outlot to the southwest to indicate that oak seedings are to be planted in that area. It was discussed that a construction limit shall be established along the east side of the site along Bluff Creek where no work shall occur. This allows the City to gather the necessary information from the DNR so that the preservation of the Bluff Creek corridor can then begin. If it is necessary to reduce the softball/baseball field in this area to 180', down from the 200' as it is presently shown, that is acceptable. This construction limits shall be at a minimum 60' from the centerline of Bluff Creek, up to 100' maximums. 3. HGA shall look to shift the athletic fields along the north end of the site 10' to the south if possible, to allow for a second row of buffer trees along the north side of the site, buffering Highway 5. 4. Hockey rinks at the site should be of concrete and not asphalt. This item will ,have to be an alternate to the construction package. Todd Hoffman has asked for an oval on the outside of the hockey rinks. At this time it is over and above the project program and we do not feel that it is possible. I' ' Page 2 5. The community tot lot. This item has been deleted from the project and could ' be an add alternate. 6. Utilities for. the future outbuilding are to be located on the site. Utilities for this outbuilding shall be stubbed 5' outside of the new building on the north ' side of the gymnasium near the locker rooms. This shall include electrical, as well as plumbing and water. 7. Relocate the handicapped parking stalls closer to the entry of the community portion of the building. ' 8. The site plan as it exists right now indicates that all planting materials shall be seeded or all areas requiring some sort of grass material shall be seeded and not sodded. Concerning the seed to be used, the Landscape Department shall indicate to the City the types of grasses to be used. They do not want grasses which require heavy irrigation for growth. 9. Reduce the number of ash trees so that they include more sugar maples, which 1 is the City tree. 10. ' has questioned prairie grasses at the south of the the idea of the The City P school building and would like to have the Landscape Department respond to whether or not this is an appropriate location for this type of planting, as well as whether or not it is large enough. Landscape Department shall respond. 11. Weatherproof outlets shall be provided on the exterior of the community portion of the building at the east wall of the meeting rooms. 12. The community would like to go through an exercise to program the future outbuilding as far as it being a warming house, toilet rooms, concessions, 1 storage, etc. This shall be reviewed with the community as time permits. 13. The architects shall look at the possibility of deleting the walks south of the school which extend east to the community field and west to the school staff parking lot. dml2j.wp5;mm cc: Those Present Dan Biggar, HGA Harald, Eriksen, HGA Paul Filiatrault, HGA Alex Gintner, HGA Glenn Hawkinson, HGA Mark Hoel, HGA Vic Pechaty, HGA Baiiaia I Lq P 7017 Laota o9ve. e, qc- �{ e�ian�iasI= cM&=sota 55317 v N ( 1J VS 3�7 1 UJAA t tAtA. 5. �..�.�. ,.4 -mo , Ts vv l ot&. w� �.n►�sL . z� s U*-C li IF s J 11 . I 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner H DATE: January 25, 1994 SUBJ: Update on Smell and Noise Complaint / Mr. Dean Wallentine Mr. Dean Wallentine resides at 507 Chan View.:,His residence is located behind Anh Lee Restaurant. He complained to the city on several cc"casions about the noise resulting from the cleaning of air filters for Anh Lee Restaurant, and the smell of the cooking. Todd Gerhardt contacted the property manager, Mr. Clem Springer and explained the situation. Mr. Springer explained that the filter clean -up truck, which accesses the restaurant from the rear, will park in front of the building. This "should reduce the level of noise due to the increased distance between the cleaning truck and Mr. Wallentine's residence. The second issue is related to the smell of the food. Mr. Springer agreed to look into different types of air filters that could possibly reduce the smell. We are hoping that these steps will address the concerns of Mr. Wallentine about the Anh Lee Restaurant. %�to CITY OF t � w � CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 0 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 ' (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Mr. Dean Wallentine 507 Chan View Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Dean, I have not been ignoring you regarding your concerns about the Anh Lee Restaurant. I am, however, at a loss as to what the Public Safety Department can do to assist. This is one of those situations that I feel helpless to respond to your grey legitimate concerns. Because the restaurant is conducting a legal business, in a place authorized by the Planning Commission and Planning Director in existence at the time the restaurant sought to go in, they are doing nothing illegal. I have sent them a letter which you heard me dictate concerning your other complaints, but as to the smell, I frankly don't know what to do. I have chatted with the City Attorney about this, as well as the City Planner, and just don't know what else we can do. Perhaps it would be worth your while to speak to the Mayor and he could help follow up on it, or at least listen to your concerns. Again, Dean, I really apologize that there is nothing specifically on point that I can do, but if it is not specifically against the criminal law, it is beyond my specific realm of authority. cc: Mayor Don Chmiel Don Ashworth, City Manager Paul Krauss, City Planner December 23, 1993 January 21, 1994 CITY OF CHINHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Re: Notice of Informational Neighborhood Meeting Chanhassen Estates Street Reconstruction, Drainage & Utility Improvements Project No. 93 -10 Dear Resident: The City's project consultant engineer, Orr- Schelen- Mayeron & Associates (OSM), has designed the project plans and detailed drawings for the'thanhassen Estates Street Reconstruction, Drainage and Utility Improvement Project No. 93 -10 which is proposed to begin construction this summer. A draft set of these plans is now available for review. City staff would like to provide perty owners with the opportunity to ; £review and discuss these plan drawings at an informational neighborhood meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. You are cordially invited to attend this informal neighborhood meeting. We look forward to discussing the plans with you at the meeting. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN Charles D. Folch Director of Public Works/City Engineer CDF Jms c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer Dave Mitchell, OSM City Council Administrative Section (2/14/94) g:leng\char1alchane3t2 CITY OF elcf �- CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 0 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 TO: Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager FROM: Norma Schuller, Receptionist / DATE: January 21, 1994 "Outstanding SUBJ: Customer Service" Seminar The seminar started with exploring the four basic personality types according to the Wilson Learning Center. Through a number of questions we determined which type we are, indicating to become an effective communicator it is important to develop an understanding of ourselves, as well as others. I found this exercise very interesting. Next the instructor covered dealing with the anger level, and how to handle the sit an extensive list of what not to do, such down to the customer. Lastly, telephone skills were covered to project a profe� into 55% tone, 38% body language, ways of reducing this with food, I am enclosing a copy of certification for participating in this Dun and Bradstreet seminar. Thank you for allowing me to take advantage of this seminar. I thoroughly enjoyed this seminar and think it was very helpful in handling my job more effectively. 0) rs. She covered things such as identifying vely. She covered effective listening with answer questions with questions, and talk MEMORANDUM 1 1 CERTIFICATION r- This document verifies the attendance and participation of NORMA SCHULLER in the Dun & Bradstreet seminar Under guidelines established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit, this program has been authorized for •6 C.E.U.'s which are hereby awarded. Dun & Bradstreet k"� /- ,! Business Education Se rvices President The Dun & Mra&trect EMI Curporation Fowdatwo Business Education Servi 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 - ta '.. . ;�.. c , .a ' - � /�,.. '€ � 'iE�"' -, a - . ;.'!b': 'q„ :FA:'. ° �L.; 7if8� df4.` ltfb'. € • �' ice'. " �'w iy [ ..:' 1 Metropolitan Waste Control Commissi o in Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1633 612 222 -8423 PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS CENTRALIZATION /DECEN'T'RALIZATION STUDY (DRAFT FINAL REPORT) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 , Inver Grove Heights City Hall 8150 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUAR Y 23 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 ' Mears Park Centre Minnetonka City Hall Council Chambers Council Chambers 230 East Fifth Street 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Paul Minnetonka 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. The Centralization/Decentralization (C/D) Study is an area -wide planning study that provides overall direction for expanding and upgrading the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's (MWCC) plants and interceptor system through the year 2040. The purpose of the information meetings is to inform the public on the C/D Study results and to receive public input to further develop various options. The study addresses: New population projections with a 2040 estimate of 3,264,000 (an increase of over 900,000 people). , • Water quality based effluent limitations. • Other pending effluent standards, such as :phosphorus removal. ' The MWCC recently forwarded to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency .a preliminary draft of the C/D Study. The recommended alternatives in the preliminary study draft are: 1) to build a new regional plant in the Cottage Grove area to serve the southeastern portion of the Metro Area and; 2) to abandon the Chaska Plant and convey its flow to the Blue Lake Plant in Shakopee. Copies of the executive summary of the C/D Study are available in the following county libraries: Dakota County: Westcott (in Eagan), Burnsville, Apple Valley, W. St. Paul, Hastings, and Farmington. Hennepin ' County: Ridgedale, Wayzata, Westonka, Eden Prairie, and Southdale. Washington County: Cottage Grove, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Woodbury, Oakdale, and Newport. Scott County: Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and Jordan. Carver County: Chaska, Chanhassen, and Waconia. Anoka County: Blaine. Ramsey County: Roseville and Maplewood. If you have questions about the C/D Study, please call MWCC staff member Pauline Langsdorf, at 229 -2100. Equal opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer I r January 21, 1994 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Ms. Linda Wick MnDNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Office of Planning Box 10 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 -4010 Dear Ms. Wick: This narrative is being prepared in response to your inquiry regarding the replacement for LAWCON funded park land in Chanhassen's Lake Ann Park. The acquisition of approximately 4.1 acres of the park is necessitated by the need to construct an east/west frontage road and ultimately a portion of the upgrade to Hwy. 5, across the property. The extent of the action is described in the Environmental Assessment document that has been prepared. I am attaching Chapter 8 of the study, which details the 4f /6f evaluation, for your review. The 4.1 acre loss is the worst case scenario. At the time of writing, the City Council has yet to take final action on the EA. , land, taking in the southwest corner of the park is increased due to the need to off -set the adjacent intersection with. Audubon Road to maintain traffic safety. Ile, Council may delete the intersection" which' would decrease the taking somewhat. The road in question has been a part of Chanhassen 's adopted Comprehensive Plan for many years. The ultimate intent is to provide a local street extension of our main street so that many trips to our downtown, parks, schools and community facilities can be completed without having to use a four -lane highway. The road is designed as a parkway with low design speeds, environmental protection, and landscaping. It will also contain a major east/west, grade- separated trail link that will serve the community. zl Ms. Linda Wick January 21, 1994 Page 2 Relative to Lake Ann Park specifically, the road and trail are essential to providing safe access. The only street entrance to the park is via a curb -cut directly onto Highway 5. Hwy. 5 is a major route for suburban commuting and outstate trips. Traffic volumes are high and growing rapidly as Chanhassen and surrounding communities develop. Vehicles are moving at high speeds and visibility/reaction time is not adequate. There have been a number of close calls and the city strongly believes this road is essential for safe and efficient utilization of what has been developed as our most important recreational facility. At this time there is no pedestrian or bike trail access to the park from most of the city, and walking or biking on Hwy. 5 itself is not a prudent option. The proposed road will remedy both situations. You asked for an analysis of alternatives to the proposed action. Short of the "do nothing" option, there are none. Lake Ann itself, the surrounding land ownership and development pattern make it impossible to provide access by any other means. Even if it was possible, relocating the park's entrance would cause major disruption to its recreational facilities. The road alignment is designed to minimize disruption to the park by its placement near Hwy. S. More northerly alignments would take additional property. The city is proposing to substitute approximately 20 acres of land we have recently acquired. The site is located approximately 4500 feet west of Lake Ann at the southeast corner of the intersection of Hwy. 5 and Galpin Boulevard. h o part of a 40 acre parcel we acquired to facilitate the construction of a new elementary sc At your request, I am including a copy of the appraisal we had completed for the school site. I also want to make it very clear that the school only needed 20 acres to accommodate their facilities. However, the city has entered into a cooperative arrangement with the school district to maximize the cross - utilization of recreational facilities at the site. For example, the school only needs one ball field and play area for their programs. The city will be building three additional baseball/soccer fields, four tennis courts and a hockey rink to meet the recreational needs of our residents. We are also building a second gymnasium, locker rooms and meeting rooms to meet our needs. The cooperative arrangement allows for tremendous efficiency for this public investment. I am attaching a set of plans for your review. In summary, I believe we have demonstrated that the substitution is loss of a few faith acres far exceeds your requirements in terms of acreage alue. In trade off for Lake Ann Park becomes much safer to use for people arriving by car, foot or bike. The city and school district have also created another major recreational facility in a cost effective manner. We apologize if there was some failure in following procedural guidelines relative to the X n I r k 1- 1 t t Ms. Linda Wick January 21, 1994 Page 3 LAWCON replacement. We have been intensively involved with this mad and MnDOT for several years and were unaware that there were requirements we were not meeting. If you need further information, please feel free to contact me. S' cerely, v0d A tt Paul Krauss, AICP Director of Planning pc: Mayor and City Council: Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission Barton Aschman, Inc. (Deb Porter) MnDOT Staff (Ron Erickson, Evan Green) CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 01 -24 -94 PAGE CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 053812 25.91 DONALD ASHWORTH TRAVEL & TRAINING 053813 150.00 PUBLICORP, INC TRAVEL & TRAINING 2 175.91 CHECKS WRITTEN a 1 m m mm m m mm m m mm m m m m M_ M. CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 01-24 -94 PAGE 1 CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 053877 568.87 CAMPBELL, KNUTSON FEES, LEGAL 053878 T4.00 COMPUTER SERVICES REP.& MAINT.- EQUIPMENT 053879 2,559.12 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP FEES, SERVICE 053880 92.09 DEBRA KIND PROMOTIONAL EXPENSE 4 3,294.08 CHECKS WRITTEN m m m m = m w M M 0 0 • 0 February 8, 1994 Mr. William R. Engelhardt 1107 Hazeltine Blvd. Chaska, MN 55318 RE: Restoration of Common Area, Red Cedar Cove Association Dear Mr. Engelhardt, As agreed upon in our December meeting, the landscape committee has reviewed our tree and shrub selections and revised the list to be more compliant with your list of available varieties. We have stayed within your guidelines of remaining in the same family, with only two exceptions. The number of trees /shrubs was determined by counting the numbers indicated by your stakes. Our selections are as follows: 2 silver maples 2 sugar maples 2 mugo pines 1 red stem dogwood , 1 amur maple 1 redbud tree 2 blue spruce 1 flowering crab tree 2 black hills spruce (Adams, Red Splendor or Robinson) In addition, the distance along the fenceline for the hedge is about 325 feet. The recommendation of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is to plant the lilac bushes about three feet apart for a hedge. Therefore, the hedge will require about nine dozen lilac bushes. Thanks again for your willingness to work with us. If you have any questions about these selections, please feel free to contact me. S ince ely, , Pat Karczews i, Chairman Landscape Committee, Red Cedar Cove cc: Mayor Don Chimiel Jim Hofer, President RCCTA