10a new Chan Elementary School City Program Options CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
0 I 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
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MEMORANDUM
1 TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE: August 11, 1993
1 SUBJ: New Chanhassen Elementary School - City Program Options
As you are aware, the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the aforementioned
issue at a special commission meeting held on Tuesday, August 10, 1993. All Park and
Recreation Commission members were in attendance. Also present were Ted Rozeboom and Bob
Rothman of HGA, John Gockel, the district's construction manager, Councilperson Colleen
Dockendorf and Assistant City Manager Todd Gerhardt. Chairperson Schroers asked that staff
1 initiate the discussion by providing introductory comments. Following introductory statements
which included a brief overview of "how we got here ", Todd Gerhardt was called upon to discuss
the funding mechanism (McGlynn Tax Increment District) which allows the city the opportunity
to consider participating in this project. Mr. Gerhardt answered many questions of the
commission. Vice - Chairperson Andrews inquired about the potential use of tax increment funds
for the installation of the Bluff Creek/Hwy. 5 underpass and /or the south access boulevard.
Commissioner Anders pointed out that both of these projects are also important to the city. Staff
informed the commission that an ISTEA grant application for assistance with the Hwy. 5 corridor
underpasses had been applied for. However, there certainly are no guarantees in this regard.
Additionally, the fact that development taking place in this region of the city would pay for their
portions of the access boulevard was also discussed. Upon the completion of this
' question/answer period, the microphone was turned over to Ted Rozeboom of HGA for a
presentation and explanation of the two city program options (concepts) as developed in
consultation with staff. Mr. Rozeboom presented option 1 which includes a field house with an
elevated track as a point of reference for further discussion. The commission was aware that this
option is not attainable. Discussion by the commission explored both the positive and negative
impacts which could result if the city elected to move forward with this concept. Some detail
design issues were discussed, however, the commission focused their discussion on the program
in general. Mr. Gockel spoke on behalf of the district, expressing the district's willingness to
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participate in a combined school/city facility, a partnership which would be mutually beneficial, 1
contingent upon a joint powers agreement being drafted.
Histo ry has documented that a similar arrangement at Chanhassen Elementary School/City Center 1
Park that has been very successful with the beneficiaries being the residents of the city, including
members of both School Districts #112 and #276. The city has also maintained a very good
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relationship with School District #276 and their community education and services department
form more than 20 years. As Mr. Rozeboom expressed, this type of combined use facility is no
longer the exception, but more the rule nationwide. 1
Upon completion of their discussion, the following motion was made:
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Vice - Chairperson Andrews moved, Chairperson Schroers seconded, to recommend the City
Council proceed with the development of Option 2 as the preferred program for the school 1
property. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
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Update from the Planning Director: The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal 1
at their August 18, 1993, meeting and endorsed the proposal as presented.
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