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Thank you note from Nina Cottrell dated March 14, 1995.
Letter from Robert Stein dated March 14, 1995.
Letter from David B. Warzala, Barton - Aschman Associates dated March 16, 1995.
Letter from J. E. Brill re: Moon Valley dated March 15, 1995.
HRA Accounts Payable dated March 27, 1995.
Letter from Lynda Voge, Metropolitan Council dated March 8, 1995.
Keeping Up, March 1995.
Letter from MnDOT dated March 1, 1995.
Letter to Dave Headla dated March 6, 1995.
Letter from Bob Lindall, Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition dated March 14, 1995.
Letter from James Unruh, Barton - Aschman Associates dated March 15, 1995.
Memo from Bob Generous dated March 22, 1995.
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ROBERT A. STEIN TARGET 0 CENTER
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Dave Hempel
Assistant City Engineer
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Dr.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Dave:
Thank you very much for your time and cooperation yesterday. I appreciated it very much. I
am hoping to be able to become a Chanhassen resident if this Christmas Lake property works
out. Your observations and assistance are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Stein
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PS: Please pass on my thanks to John Rask also.
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March 16, 1995
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ENGINEERING DEPT.,
Mr. Alex V. Chernyaev
Assistant Consultant Agreements Engineer
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Transportation Building, Mail Stop 680
395 John Ireland Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55155
Re: Mn/DOT Agreement No. 67724 Amendment No. 1 SP1002 -61 (TH5)
Dear Mr Chernyaev:
Due to Mn/DOT's cutback in the highway program, TH 5 from CSAH 17 to TH 41 has been
delayed indefinitely to post -2000. In an effort to preserve adequate right -of -way throughout
the corridor, the City of Chanhassen has requested that a right -of -way map (e.g. official map)
be prepared which can assist in guiding development along the corridor prior to improving
TH 5.
A supplemental Environmental Assessment and Finding of Fact is nearing completion for
Arboretum Boulevard, which essentially functions as a frontage road north of the TH 5 main
line. A location hearing was held in January, and the City identified Alternative 2 as the
preferred alignment alternative for Arboretum Boulevard. With the identification of a
preferred alternative, Barton- Aschman can now evaluate right -of -way needs throughout the
corridor.
At this time, Barton- Aschman is requesting, in accordance with Section 11.41 of the subject
agreement, a time extension to August 1, 1995, and a scope reduction pending a
programmed letting date. Based on our understanding of the requested level of completion,
Barton- Aschman provides the following attachments for your review and consideration.
• Attachment A- -Scope of Work Update
0 Attachment B- -Level of Effort and Cost Matrix
Please review this amendment request for time extension and scope reduction. We are
proposing that all other task deliverables associated with this agreement be turned over to
Mn/DOT at their current level of completion (refer to progress reports). We also suggest
that Mn/DOT, during the review of this request, consider the benefits of completing the
project and having "shelf- ready" plans completed should funding become available.
March 16, 1995
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If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely.
BARTON - ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
avid B. W rzala, P.E.
Principal A,issociate
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Attachments
cc: Charles Folch, City of Chanhassen
Ron Erickson, MnMOT
James Unruh, BA
ATTACHMENT A I
TH 5 SCOPE OF WORK UPDATE
The following original work tasks are hereby revised to represent the current program status
of S.P. 1002 -61 (TH 5).
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Based on the roadway and drainage design, the consultant will prepare a corridor right -of-
way required for the reconstruction of TH 5. The map will also show the required right -of-
way for Arboretum Boulevard where its' alignment is adjacent to TH 5. The purpose of the
map is to allow the City of Chanhassen to reserve the required roadway right -of -way as
development in the corridor is proposed.
2.50 Drainage Concept Plan
The consultant will prepare a project Drainage Concept Plan that will depict all proposed
drainage elements associated with the reconstruction of TH 5. The designs for the proposed
hydraulic crossings of TH 5 were prepared as part of Chanhassen's recently completed
Surface Water Management Plan. Drainage computations for all other drainage elements
will be completed, the associated drainage features such as catch basin locations, storm
sewer sizes, etc. will be shown on the drainage plan. The drainage features, such as ditch
sizes and locations, will be incorporated into the roadway construction plans to determine
construction limits and the associated right -of -way requirements.
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TH 5 FINAL DESIGN AMENDMENT
Level of Effortfor Scope Change
ATTACHMENT B
Agreement No. 67724
CONSULTANT LEVEL OF EFFORT BY TASK (IN HOURS)
Task
Classification
FA
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2.31.2 Corridor Right -of -Way jV1ap
4
16
16
40
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76
2.50 Drainage Concept Plan
20
80
120
80
4
304
TOTAL HOURS
24
96
136
120
4
380
HOURLY RATE
37.80
27.80
22.00
19.40
13.00
TOTAL LABOR COST
$907
$2,669
$2,992
S2,328
$52
$8,948
Overhead 1.79%
S16,017
Subtotal
$24,965
Net Fee 10.0%
52,496
Subtotal
$27,461
Direct Expenses
5500
Subtotal
$27,961
Spent to Date (2/10/95)
$225,268
TOTAL PROJECT COST WITH AMENDMENT
$253,229
ORIGINAL PROJECT COST
5337,000
Staff Classifications
FA = Principal Associate
SA = Senior Associate
A =Associate
T =Technical Staff
C = Clerical /Administrative
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March 15, 1995
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The Honorable Philip T. Kanning
Judge of District Court BY FAX: 361 -1491
Carver County Courthouse
600 East Fourth Street
Chaska, MN 55318
Re: Moon Valley Aggregate, Inc. vs. City of Chanhassen
Court File No. 90.27099
Dear Judge Kanning:
Some information has come to our attention that I believe could have a significant
impact on the issues in this case. Contracts will be let following the opening of bids at the
end of this month for the construction of County Road 18 between Interstate 494 and the
new Bloomington Ferry Bridge across the Minnesota River.
Tom Zweirs has informed me that whoever receives that contract will use his Moon
Valley pit for both borrow of granular fill and as a repository for excess clay and top soil
materials that are cut out of the road construction area for the new Highway. The Moon
Valley pit is by far the closest to the construction area. The project calls for the purchase
of 425,000 cu. yds. of borrow material, and a place to dump approximately 700,000 cu. yds.
of excess material from the construction area at approximately $.50 cu. yd.
Zweirs has been in touch with one of the major road contractors who he believes has
the best chance of being the successful bidder on the entire job. However, whoever the
successful bidder is, it is highly probable that Moon Valley will get the work.
This becomes important for our case since it was the City's estimate that it will take
700,000 cu. yds. of fill material to restore Moon Valley to the end use grade of 2.5:1 at the
completion of mining of the entire pit. The County Road 18 construction project will take
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Sincerely,
The Honorable Philip T. Kanning
March 15, 1995
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approximately 2 years to complete.
Under these circumstances, if Moon Valley gets the job, the material to restore the
entire site as required will be available on the Moon Valley within the next 2 years.
This would certainly go a long way toward eliminating any need for an escrow fund, as the
City has requested.
I would like to suggest that the Court hold off on making a decision in this case at
least until we have an opportunity for a three -way conference call to discuss the impact of
this new information. While we cannot say that Moon Valley will get this job, within the
next two weeks we will have the answer to that question. If it does get the job, the concerns
of both parties to this litigation will more than likely be taken care of and this difficult case
can be brought to a conclusion.
It is my understanding that Tom Scott is out of his office until next Monday. I will
call him then to arrange a conference call at that time.
JEB:kmm
cc: Mr. Thomas Scott
Mr. Tom Zweirs
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Metropolitan Council
Advocating regional economic, societal and environmental issues a nd solutions
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March 8, 1995
Mark A. Felton
' Principal Administrative Assistant "
Hennepin County Administration
A2303 Hennepin County Government Center
' Minneapolis, MN 55487 -0233
' RE: Review of City of Eden Prairie Water Supply Plan
Dear Mr. Felton.
Minnesota Statutes, Sect. 473.859 (as amended in 1993) gives counties with adopted groundwater
plans an opportunity to comment on newly prepared local water supply plans. Counties must
have plans approved by the state Board of Water and Soil Resources according to Minnesota
' Statutes, Section 103B.255, and must comment to the Metropolitan Council within the initial 45
day review period set by the Council. Community water supply plans will be treated by the
Council as a comprehensive plan amendment in the public facilities section under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 473.175. The Hennepin County review of the City of Eden Prairie plan ends on
April 21, 1995.
Please arrange directly with the city to obtain a copy of the water supply plan.
Any questions on the review process can be directed to Jim Uttley, the principal reviewer, at the
' Council's Office of Local Assistance (291 - 6361). Thank you.
Sincerely,
!Jd M a�V
oge
' Referrals Coordinator
cc: Larry Lee, Director of Community Development, City of Bloomington
Sandra Langley, Clerk, City of Deephaven
' Kenneth Rosland, Manager, City of Edina
Dennis Kraft, Administrator, City of Shakopee
Paul Krauss, Planning Director, City of Chanhassen
Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1634 612 291 -6359 Fax 291 -6550 TDD 291 -0904
AML - An Eaual Opportunitv Employer
Keeping U
A Publication of the Minnesota Recreation and Pa Association
Shoreview Sparkles
A Visit With Robert W. Crawford,The
"Dean Of Recreation"
By John W. Christian and Richard Trudeau
In mid - November, the authors
visited Bob Crawford at his home in
Rossmoor, California. First, Bob
would want fellow Academy
members to know that his health is
not good. Parkinson's disease has
taken much of Bob's strength and
mobility; nonetheless, his passion
for recreation and parks is evident
and continues to be forceful. His
memory of detail is incredible and
his love of family and friends
remains the foundation of his life
today. He is 88 years of age and, as
he laughed proudly, that's a shade
over his golf score! A while back
Bob fell and broke his pelvis which
makes it even more difficult for him
to move with ease.
We talked about Crawford's
autobiography written last year,
Reflections of a Recreation
Professional His book was
introduced at the 1994 San Jose
NRPA Congress. He did not
recollect the number of books
printed, but was very clear that all
financial proceeds will be given to
the National Recreation and Park
Association.
Bob was encouraged by one of
his two sons to write his
autobiography because —and we
suspect this happens so frequently
March 1995
By Jon Gurban, Executive Director
Anyone questioning the value of
parks and recreation in a community
should get a copy of the survey
Decision Resources did of
Shoreview residents.
The message rang loud and clear
"Parks and recreation received just
magnificent ratings," said Bill
Morris of Decision Resources. "It
had the highest excellent rating
we've seen in 10 years of polling."
Heading the list of attractions
was the Community Center, referred
to as the "jewel in the crown ".
Strong support for continued trail
expansion was also expressed.
Congratulations to Jerry
Haffeman, the Director, and his fine
crew. You should all be proud.
Thanks for giving the rest of us
some ammunition to help tell the
story — The Benefits of Parks and
Recreation.
with many families —Bob's family
really didn't know much about his
background and early years. For a
large part, the book is a gift to the
Crawford family.
Reflections of a Recreation
Professional is essentially written in
two parts. The first is a personal
and family section; and the second
being the story of his professional
career. With the help of Jane
Adams, Executive Director of the
California Parks and Recreation
Society and fellow Academy
member, he played around with over
50 ideas in titling his book. Bob
especially insisted the words
"recreation" and "professional" be
in the title.
The "Dean Of Recreation"
continued on page 4
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Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metropolitan Division
Golden Valley Office
2055 North Lilac Drive
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
' Pollowing are proposed speed limits for and Comments concerning the Carver County
roads listed In Carver County Board Resolution 15 -94. We plan to recommend
authorization of the speed limits to our Central Office next week. We ask that you review
' the proposed speed limits prior to that time and inform either Ed Brown (797.3129) or
myself (797.3126) of any errors, as well as any concerns you have.
CSA 10 LEngler B between Bavaria Rd. and CSAH 15
45 mph - between the intersection with Bavaria Road 2nd the intersection with
Trunk Highway 41 (Chestnut St.)
40 mph - between the intersection with Trunk Highway 41 and a point
approximately 825 feet east of the intersection with Skyview Drive
' 50 mph - between a point approximately 825 feet east of the intersection with
Skyview Drive and the intersection with County State Aid Highway 15
(Audubon Road)
' comment: We plan to recommend authorization of speed limit s for
segment between Bavaria Road and Audubon Road, if you h havetno
objection. Doing so will allow us to adjust the authorized east
terminus of the 40 mph zone to match existing signing. The existing
speed limits (with in place warning and advisory speed .signing) are
still the best option east of Trunk Highway 41.
Roger M. Gustafson, County Engineer
Carver County Public Works Department
600 East 4th Street, Box 6
Chaska, Minnesota 55318
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Re: Speed Zoning - Carver County
Ten County Goads
Dear Mr. Gustafson:
' Pollowing are proposed speed limits for and Comments concerning the Carver County
roads listed In Carver County Board Resolution 15 -94. We plan to recommend
authorization of the speed limits to our Central Office next week. We ask that you review
' the proposed speed limits prior to that time and inform either Ed Brown (797.3129) or
myself (797.3126) of any errors, as well as any concerns you have.
CSA 10 LEngler B between Bavaria Rd. and CSAH 15
45 mph - between the intersection with Bavaria Road 2nd the intersection with
Trunk Highway 41 (Chestnut St.)
40 mph - between the intersection with Trunk Highway 41 and a point
approximately 825 feet east of the intersection with Skyview Drive
' 50 mph - between a point approximately 825 feet east of the intersection with
Skyview Drive and the intersection with County State Aid Highway 15
(Audubon Road)
' comment: We plan to recommend authorization of speed limit s for
segment between Bavaria Road and Audubon Road, if you h havetno
objection. Doing so will allow us to adjust the authorized east
terminus of the 40 mph zone to match existing signing. The existing
speed limits (with in place warning and advisory speed .signing) are
still the best option east of Trunk Highway 41.
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Roger Gustafson
March 1, 1995
Page 4
CR 117 (Audubon W - between CSAH 14 and CSAH 18
50 mph - between the intersection with County State Aid Highway 14 (Pioneer
Trail) and the intersection with CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard)
comment: The new speed samples obtained after reconstruction are enclosed
for your Informatlon.
CSAH ,19 (!Qalpin Blvd. - between CSAH 18 and TH 5
50 mph - between the Intersection with County State Aid Highway 18 (Lyman
Boulevard) and the intersection with Trunk Highway 5 (Arboretum ,
Boulevard)
comment: The proposed 50 mph speed limit Is expected to be viable until after '
planned reconstruction. But the new school now under construction
as well as other development makes it advisable to monitor ,
conditions closely and to request a new study If speed patterns
change,
CR 1j.Z (GaIblvd - between TH 5 and the North County Line
60 mph - between the Intersection with Trunk Highway 5 (Arboretum
Boulevard) and a point approximately 650 feet south of the
intersection with Crestview Drive
40 mph - between a point approximately 650 feet south of the intersection with '
Crestview Drive and the Carver /Hennepin County Line
comment: The proposed 50 mph zone is five miles p er hour lower than the '
existing limit, while the 40 mph limit Is unchanged, We could
recommend replacing the 40 mph zone with a 35 mph zone, but If '
that were done the south terminus of the zone would be at Crestview
Drive. (The 50 mph zone would be extended northward.) The existing
zoning is intended to place emphasis on warning and advisory speed '
signing for the curves north of Crestview Drive.
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March 1, 1995
Page 5
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i - between 0.7 mile east of TH 101 and the Carver /Hennepin
County Line
1 50 mph - between a point approximately 1200 feet west of Hlghview Drive and
the Carver /Hennepin County Line
comment: No speed limit authorization is recommended for this road due to the
short length of the segment requested for zoning. However we did
evaluate the requested segment, and find the existing 50 mph speed
limit to be appropriate. If the study had been extended westward, it
Is likely a 50 mph speed limit would have been recommended for all
' of CSAH 14.
18 Uman - between TH 41 and TH 101
i 45 mph • between the he intersection with Trunk Highway 41 and the Soo Line
Railroad Crossing (a point approximately 800 feet east of the
intersection with Galpin Boulevard)
50 mph - between the Soo Line Railroad Crossing and the intersection with
Trunk Highway 101
' comment: Speed limit continuity Is a factor in our recommendation for CSAH
18. The proposed limits are expected to possibly be high In some
locations and low in others because of varying geometrics and
adjacent development, but overall, they should be reasonable. We
have discussed other zoning possibilities with Jon Weller and are
willing to consider alternatives.
17 ftwgrl 81:0.) - between CSAH 18 and the Carver/Hennepin Count
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Line
i 50 mph - between the intersection with Count State Aid Highway Y g way 18 (Lyman
Boulevard) and a point approximately 525 feet south of Lake Drive
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March 1, 1995
Page 6
-' 40 mph - between a point approximately 525 feet south of the intersection with
Lake Drive and a point approximately 80o feet north of the
intersection with Santa Vera Drive
�' S0 mph • between a point approximately 800 feet north of the intersection with
Santa Vera Drive and a point approximately 1000 feet south of
intersection with Pleasant View Road
45 mph - between a point approximately 1000 feet south of the intersection
with Pleasant View Road and the Carver /Hennepin County Line
comment: We included the 40 mph segment south of TH 5 in our study, though
It was not included In the county' request. The result will be one
authorization for the entire road instead of three. Please let us know
If you have any objection. The only change to existing posted limits
on CSAH 17 was to extend the existing 40 mph zone south of TH 5
northward to include the new divided roadway north of TH 5. We
recommend that the segment between CSAH 18 and TH 5 be
restudied after completion of the planned reconstruction project.
Before posting any speed limits that are authorized as a result of this study, it is
recommended that each road be reviewed to assure all needed signing is in place, visible,
in good condition, and In conformance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices. Special attention should be given to warning and advisory speed
signing for any locations where the posted speed limit cannot be safely maintained.
Sincerely,
Michael T, Schadegg�
Traffic Studies Supervisor
cc: Jon Weller, Carver County
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Mr. Dave Headla
6870 Minnewashta Parkway
Excelsior, MN 55331
Re: Organized Collection
Dear Mr. Headla:
Thank you for your interest in the city's solid
aware that the city has not yet made a final di
collection in Chanhassen. However, we have
there are many benefits to organizing solid w,
You may want to get a copy of the organized
questions you raised in your letter of Februar3
a copy for you.
>te collection. You may or may not be
nination about implementing organized
n'studying this issue since May 1993 and
collection in the city.
collection study which answers many of the
17, 1995. Please let me know and I will make
I will put a copy of your letter in the next packet submitted to City Council for organized
collection. If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact me at
937 -1900 extension 141.
Sincerely,
Robert Generous, AICP
Planner II
PC: City Council
March 6, 1995
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Mayor ChmieU City Manager D. Ashworth: February 17, 1995
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Subject: Limited Number of Trash haulers
After reading the current article in the Chanhassen Villager I had to get my oar in the water. I have previously
expressed my desire to not change the trash hauling process but I will gladly change if there is valid rationale to
change. The purpose of this letter is to ask for rationale for a change.
The Villager referred to an opinion that garbage trucks were causing damage to city roads when road
weight restrictions were set each spring. This may or may not be the case but my first concern is how a
decision is made. If the opinion has solid justification then lets limit the number of trash haulers. Now in
exchange for changing and we forfeit some convenience I want to know how much we save by changing
and how much will the Maintenance Department reduce their budget relating to this particular effort. It is
easy to laugh off this request but why should we give up something where there is no identifiable return?
Let me suggest some other ways to save our streets without affecting free enterprise and possibly personal
convenience.
• This last summer we had ve heavy dump truck traffic going up and down our parkway
with the development of the southeast corner of highway 7 and Minnewashta parkway. If
heavy truck traffic is so important then why are these trucks not required to take the major
highway closest to the project rather than travel a parkway? When Harstad develops his
property it seems reasonable that the heavy equipment and trucks must take the shortest
route on the parkway.
• I think we should take a serious look at how we collect recyclables. We do have excess
travel by all the recyclable trucks, and there is not a standard on what is recyclable. I would
like to see a standard for all and have the city either contract for pickup or arrange for the
pick up. Two major advantages, we greatly reduce the truck travel and by consolidating we
will be able to measure the cost effectiveness of recycling. ( I don't want to hear "we tried
it and it doesn't work")!
• I don't understand the comment about weight restrictions, if we put up the wrong number
for weight restrictions, change it!
I may be presumptuous but I suspect there is a problem with trash haulers in some spot in our city. If that is the
case the logical fix should not necessarily be for the total city.
I had an informative telecon with a gentleman from our MN DOT Maintenance in regards to trash haulers and
how our roads get damaged. It seemed to be a situation that you can pick the answer you want and then cite the
case. Apparently trash haulers do over load , they "possibly" run with hard tires thereby increasing the load per
tire transmitted to the pavement, they do get privileges for being an essential service,etc. I was left with the
impression that school buses are one of the few that do not test our limits.
I guess this is enough.
Your Parkway Representative,
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Dave Headla
6870 Minnewashta Parkway
Excelsior, MN 55331
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SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION
470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337 -9300
March 14, 1995
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Don Chmiel
Mayor, City of Chanhassen
7100 Tecumseh Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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RE: Highway 212 Toll Feasibility Study
Dear Don:
Enclosed herewith is a copy of the consultant's final report entitled "Toll Road
Feasibility Study Proposed T. H. 212 dated March 1995 and prepared by Wilbur
Smith & Associates in association with Strgar- Roscoe - Fausch, Inc. We appreciate
your assistance as a member of the Study Report Steering Committee. Please provide
copies of the report to your council members and Don Ashworth, City Manager.
On March 10, 1995, the Coalition hosted a round table discussion of the
consultant's report in the Eden Prairie City Council Chambers. That presentation
was recorded on video tape and we anticipate being able to provide a condensed
version of that tape to you within the near future. I hope that you will take the
opportunity to play the tape on your public access cable channel and provide all or
part of it to your council members for their information, as well.
Thank you for your courtesy in hosting meetings concerning the study for the
Coalition. Hopefully the study will advance the cause of informing the public and
affected public officials concerning this important potential funding technique.
Among other information contained in the cable presentation was the testimony of
public officials confirming that new T. H. 212 is not likely to be financed by
traditional funding techniques within the next 15 to 20 years. That is the principal
reason for us all to give serious consideration to toll financing as a potential funding
' mechanism.
For a condensed version of the consultant's findings, please see pages i -iii of
the study report. The study indicates that the project can be financed by toll
revenues at the time it would be completed in the year 2000, if the right of way is
provided by others (e.g., MNDOT) , if general obligation bonds can be used to
finance the project (e.g., if the State of Minnesota would sell them) and if the State
or Federal Government would provide $30 to $40 million toward project costs in
addition to right of way costs.
' Another important conclusion for the public to learn from the study is that the
choice is between a toll road and no road, rather than between a toll road and free
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road. Even those who would not support the project as a toll road, and would never
drive it, will benefit by T. H. 212 being built as a toll road because it will attract
traffic from alternate routes so that the alternate routes are less congested.
Also, of course, electronic technology now enables regular toll users to use
the facility without the need to stop at a toll booth and physically pay a toll.
Please call me if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued
support of the Coalition.
Very, ^ truly yours,
Robert J. LhY'dall
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Rep. Tom Workman
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1 1 1 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 USA - (612) 332 -0421 - Fax: (612) 332 -6180
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
1 Re: Arboretum Boulevard from Powers Boulevard (CSAH 17) to Lake Ann Park Entrance
Dear Mr. Folch:
As requested, Barton - Aschman has reviewed the preliminary design and computed a
construction cost estimate for the subject segment of Arboretum Boulevard. The roadway
design is based on the future upgrade of TH 5 to four lanes as shown on attached Figure 1.
The estimated cost to construct the one -half mile segment of Arboretum Boulevard should be
in the range of $650,000 to $750,000. It is assumed that the roadway will be constructed as
a 36 -foot wide (curb to curb) high - density urban collector. Sidewalk, landscaping, lighting,
' and storm drainage are also included in the estimated construction cost. Sanitary sewer and
watermain are no included in the estimate.
Required right -of -way within the Eckankar parcel was purchased in 1993. In addition, the
Powers Boulevard/Arboretum Boulevard intersection was constructed in 1993.
' Taking of Lake Ann Park property for roadway construction will require approval by the
National Park Service. The City has proposed to utilize a portion of its recreational space
near the new Bluff' Creek Elementary School as replacement property. An Environmental
Assessment Statement will have to be prepared for any proposed replacement property. The
approval process with the National Park Service will likely take six months.
A "Findings of Fact and Conclusion" for the Arboretum Boulevard Environmental
Assessment is currently being prepared. This document, as well as the request for FONSI
(Finding of No Significant Impact), will be submitted to MnIDOT and FHWA.
It is our understanding that project construction could not commence until receipt of the
National Park Service's approval of the park replacement property and FHWA's issuance of
the FONSI.
However, it is recommended that final design activities for the roadway commence in the
near future to ensure that construction can commence shortly after all environmental
' approvals are obtained. It is highly unlikely that the roadway design will change during the
final environmental approvals.
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March 15, 1995
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Please let me know if any additional information is required to apply for project funding or
to further refine the project schedule.
Sincerely,
BARTON- ASCH�M�AN ASSOCIATES, INC.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Bob Generous, Planner II
DATE: March 22, 1995
SUBJ: RALF Acquisition, Frank Fox Property
BACKGROUND
The Metropolitan Council has established a revolving loan fund to assist local governments in
purchasing right -of -ways within the state trunk highway system in advance of the actual
construction of these highways. These loans bear no interest and are repaid at the time that
the state highway department purchases the property from the local government. The
repurchase price is the same price established at the time of the purchase of the property by
the local government. This program is a voluntary program between the Metropolitan
Council, local governments, and the property owner. Loans are made only for the purchase
of property from a willing seller, not by condemnation.
In December, 1993 and January, 1994, the City Council passed resolutions authorizing staff to
submit applications to the Metropolitan Council for Right -of -Way Acquisition Loan Fund
(RALF) monies to purchase the Charles Adelmann, parcel #1 and Frank Fox, parcel #2,
properties in the attached map within the Highway 212 corridor. The city initiated this
process at the request of the affected property owners.
Staff is still negotiating
be able to complete the
Parcel 2, Fox Property
of the Adelmann property and believes that we should
i RALF funds.
The property is located between Lyman Boulevard and Pioneer Trail and would be part of the
Powers Boulevard extension and Highway 212 interchange. The total area to be acquired
consists of approximately 51.8 acres. This right -of -way splits the Fox parcel into two 44 acre
pieces located on the east and west ends of the right -of -way to be taken. The original ,
estimated loan amount was about $1,500,000. The property is currently zoned A2,
MEMORANDUM
Don Ashworth
March 22, 1995
RALF Acquisition, Frank Fox Property
Page 2
Agricultural Estate District, is located in the southern 1995 Study Area on the 2000 Land Use
Plan, and is outside the MUSA line.
The City has received three appraisals for the Fox property: $2,551 per acre, $7,760 per acre,
and $11,969 per acre. MNDOT certified a value of $7,760 per acre for this property. Staff
forwarded this amount to Mr. Fox, who responded with a counter offer of $26,000 per acre.
Staff then sent Mr. Fox a letter dated March 14, 1995 with a counter offer of $8,500 for the
purchase of the land based on discussions with MNDOT that settlements for amounts greater
than the certified value have been limited to approximately 10 percent of the certified amount.
Mr. Fox responded with his memo dated March 21, 1995.
The city has incurred costs of approximately $7,200 pursuing the purchase of the Fox
property. If the property were to be purchased through the RALF program, we would be able
to recoup these costs within the RALF loan. However, it does not appear that we will be
able to agree on an acceptable purchase price and so the city will have to absorb this cost.
r Staff could make another counter offer, but we do not believe that we can come anywhere
close to an acceptable amount for Mr. Fox.
' RECOMMENDATION
Staff believes that we should terminate the attempt to purchase the Frank Fox property
through the RALF program and allow the property owner to wait for MNDOT to purchase the
property as part of their normal right -of -way acquisition process.
Attachments
1. Location Map
2. Memo from Frank Fox to City of Chanhassen dated 3/21/95
' 3. Letter from Robert Generous to Frank Fox dated 3/14/95
4. Letter from Frank Fox to Mr. Generous dated 3/6/95
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Date: March 21, 1995
Memo to: city of Chanhassen
Memo from: Frank J. Fox
ATTN: Bob Generous
I received your letter of March 14, 1995 in regards to the purchase
Of my land for the Highway 212 right - of - way.
It is my contention that the price of the land should n be based
' on the s er v ic e s . lactation in as much as Lhe highway dons not need
urban services.
I will hold the price at $26,000 per acre until May 1, 1995 and
will be open to an acceptable offer.
The location of the MUSA Line is primarily a political decision
motivated by pressure of certain individuals.
In addressing the access to my farm: In June 1979 the Chanhassen
City Council decided to discontinue road maintenance of Powers Blvd
which led to my farm although Chanhassen Township and the City of
Chanhassen had maintained the road for 150 years.
This lack of maintenance resulted in the loss of my tenants. The
vandalism became increasingly rampant. Filially on Christmas Eve
1989 the house was fired and burned to the ground.
' Jeffrey Fox and I have a working agreement for an access road from
the north across his land.
' There is a strong possibility I can access across Bruce Jeurrisen's
Property to the south.
The degrading value of my land, due to inaccessibility, should be
nullified by the three different routes mentioned above.
Early in 1982 my farm was chosen as one of the prime sites for a
1 sanitary land fill (garbage dump) . At first I was in favor of this
until I realized all the negatives. My farm being south of the
City the southerly breezes wafting the odors of garbage toward the
central part of the city would not be desirable.
I have made several trips to Minnesota during winter, to meet with
the Metropolitan Council, opposing the garbage dump. I was
grateful when the MET Council dropped the farm as a site. I was
more grateful when MINDOT routed Highway #212 across my farm.
Frank J. Fox
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CITY OF
C8AN8ASSEN ;
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1
Mr. Frank J. Fox
1600 Dolphin Court
Naples, Florida 33962
Re: Right -of -way Acquisition Loan Fund Program (RALF)
Dear Mr. Fox:
I am in receipt of your letter of March 6, 1995 'and have the following comments.
The Metropolitan Council has established a revolving loan fund to assist local governments in
purchasing right -of -ways within the state trunk highway system in advance of the actual
construction of these highways. These loans bear no interest and are repaid at the time that
the state highway department purchases the'property from the local government. The
repurchase price is the same price established at the time of the purchase of the property by
the local government. This program is a voluntary program between the Metropolitan
Council, local governments, and the property owner. Loans are made only for the purchase
of property from a willing seller, not by condemnation.
The rules for the use of RALF funds are fairly specific. Local governments, if authorized to
proceed by the Metropolitan Council, must have two appraisals done and then have a
valuation for the property certified by the.'. Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MNDOT). In your case,. we_ had a third appraisal done, at MNDOT's recommendation, due
to the wide variation in. the appraised values. Property purchase offers are then based on the
certified valuation. If as part of the negotiation process a purchase price greater than the
certified amount is agreed upon, MNDOT must approve the amount through an
Administrative Settlement. Generally, Administrative Settlements have been approved for
amounts no more than 10 percent more than the certified valuation.
I believe your use of purchase amounts for property in Chaska and Eden Prairie fails to take
into consideration one important characteristic of the lands involved, namely availability of
urban services. It has been the city's experience that properties within the Metropolitan
Urban Service Area (MUSA) are valued around $25,000 per acre. Your property is located
outside of the MUSA line. This means that centralized water and sewer service may not be
March 14, 1995
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March 14, 1995
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extended to your property. I do not believe that the city will be extending the MUSA line to
' encompass your property in the near term and, therefore, the developability and corresponding
value of your property is less than properties with urban services.
I agree with your assessment that the purchase of your property would accelerate the building
of the highway. However, I am not able to offer you the $26,000 which you stated in your
letter. I have contacted a person at MNDOT and I do believe that I could make a offer of
$8,500 per acre that would be approved by MNDOT.
Please advise me if this amount would be acceptable to you. If we cannot agree on an
amount close to the amount certified by MNDOT, then we should terminate this process. If I
can be of further assistance, please contact me at (612) 937 -1900 extension 141.
Sincerely,
Robert Generous, AICP
Planner II
Frank Fox
1600 Dolphin Court
Naples, Florida 33962
March 6, 1995
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Dear Mr. Generous:
After studying the land appraisals on my property in Chanhassen for
the right -of -way for highway 212 I feel compelled to disagree with
the value placed on the parcel by all those appraisers.
The right -of -way through my farm is all good land - no swampland.
The land obtained by MINDOT in both Eden Prairie and Chaska were
purchases 3 to 4 years ago. The Chaska purchase averaged $22,000
or more per acre and the Eden Prairie was greater and we have had
3 to 4 years inflation.
There was some discussion about access to the land. In 1987 the
city council of Chanhassen decided to cease maintenance of Power
Blvd., not abandon the road from Pioneer Trail to the farmstead.
This road had been maintained by the Chanhassen Township and City
of Chanhassen for over 150 years. The road was also used by
neighbors to haul their grain or animals to a drive through
Fairbanks Morse scales to weigh their grain or animals to sell.
The scales are at present in the garage located in front of the
burned out house. They were installed by the Krause family in the
late 19th century.
I prefer to avoid legal cost if at all possible. I would prefer
for all the land needed for the highway right -of -way be purchased
as I believe it would accelerate the building of the highway.
I have lowered my price to $26,000.00 from $35,000.00 per acre.
If MINDOT purchases the land, I will need 2 access points on the
west parcel and 1 access point on the east parcel.
Sincerely,
Frank J. Fox
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