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Admin Section 1 1 1 ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION I Letter from School District 112 dated February 18, 1993. Letter from Jim Walston of Campbell, Knutson, Scott & Fuchs dated March 4, 1993. I Letter to Charles Folch, City Engineer, from Jerome and Linda Carlson, dated February 22, 1993. y g Y , 1 Letter from Strgar- Roscoe - Fausch, Inc., dated February 22, 1993. I Letter from Metropolitan Waste Control Commission dated March 4, 1993. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ryan dated march 8, 1993. 1 Memo to Don Ashworth, City Manager, dated March 10, 1993. I Letter to Mr. Steven M. Lund, P.E., MnDOT, dated March 11, 1993. Letter to Residents regarding MnDOT Highway 212 Overlay Project, dated March 11, 1993. I Letter to Mr. Michael Spielmann from Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc., dated March 10, 1993. 1 Letter to Ms. Jean P. Haney dated March 8, 1993. Postcard from Ms. Mary Gale Molenaar dated March 11, 1993. 1 Letter to Paul Krauss from Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., dated February 25, 1993. 1 Memo to Don Ashworth, City Manager, dated March 4, 1993. Memo to Mark Senn, Councilman, dated March 5, 1993. I Birth Announcement of new Hoffman baby. Y 1 Letter from Boonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates dated March 9, 1993. I Letter from University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum dated March 12, 1993. Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition Update. 1 Accounts Payable dated March 8, 1993. I Accounts Payable dated March 8, 1993. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4m. 1 1 1 1 1 Office of Administrative Services 1 Kathleen P Macy, Ph.D , Director A 110600 Village Road Q /o 74',...,e,... / o c. .e. �,• ~ Chaska Minnesota 55318 TaC a( {, 612/368 -3603 1 v /1 .PC. w0.,/ 1 School - ;5 - 0 / Yo "r / 1 Di strict l ~� m y,N wM r W0. - 112 -.7-1 r° �� wof y: , ��.,� d � ..try ,,... 1 OA - 7--b...../i 4, _ ,:,: Dear Todd, II Thank you for your contribution to a STFTF recommendation that was described by the Board of Education as "creative ", "elegant" and "better than we could have hoped ". It would not have been possible to I have arrived at such a creative conclusion had you not participated. The cooperation and collaboration among individuals and our communities is a testimony to the commitment to learners and learning in District 112. II Presently, the administration with the help of staff and parents is beginning work on the implementation of Option VIII. To that end: II 1. Jeff Preiss is working on negotiating the arrangements for the construction of the ECC annex with the City of I Chaska. Susan Hagstrum is working with the staff at the ECC to create a Pre -K, K, 1 program for the 1993 -94 school year. I 3. Susan Hagstrum is working with the staff at elementary buildings and the Chaska Middle School in designing a program for sixth graders. I 4. I will be working on smoothing out the details (ie., is there a way to move all first graders from CES to the ECC; is it best to move EU 6th graders into CMS; how shall staff be selected or choose to be at alternate II sites) 5. Greg Shank is working out the details for Early Childhood Family Education programming, and school age child care issues. 6. Diane Timmers will be working out the details of a lunch program to be offered at the ECC. II 7. All of us are answering questions about the recommendations and trying to incorporate good suggestions (ie., if we bring EU kindergarteners in to the ECC should we keep them together in the same class; maybe we should I provide for foreign language exposure for 6th graders as an alternative to shop and personal life classes). II 11 Serving the communities of eastern Carver County through equal opportunity in employment and education 1 1 8. District 112 architects are drawing preliminary sketches of the annex and we are learning about the restrictions of the DNR and how close we can build to Lake Grace. 9. Jeff Priess will be working with the bus company on routes that minimize time on the bus and cost to the District. 10. Betsy Bralts is busy framing the materials for the K -12 alternative educational program (Option VII). District 112 was notified recently that we were one of the recipients of the initial $5,000 planning grants for the Community Learning Projects. This is further evidence of the quality of the educational programming offered by the District and recognized throughout the state. If you have any ideas about this effort please contribute them to Betsy. It is a busy time. Yet, I am heartened by the positive energy that is and has been generated by people engaged in "making lemonade out of a bushel basket of lemons ". As a part of the Short Term Facilities Task Force you spent many 1 evenings working on behalf of District 112 students and citizens to the exclusion of your families and friends. Please accept these two tickets to a United Artists Theatre. With these I hope you will be able to spend an evening or afternoon with a special person and maybe - -just maybe, make amends to those who gave up their time with you. Enjoy a few hours for your many hours of effort. Thank you once again for your work. You will never be recognized enough for the efforts you expended on behalf of children and citizens of District 112. Sincerely, 1 athleen Macy 1 1 Enc. 1 1 1 I V - (s e : 17)001 .7/;z, Cis+ 1 CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A. ad MIn Sir Attorney at Law Thom. , 1 c'.1mrl, ell (612) •15' -5000 R„_er N fxnur"m Fax (612) 452.5550 Thiun.i. \1 Sort I U ir■ CJ FuLIis ).rme, R \\'rl&rnn 1 Elliott B. Kner.Lh NliLh.iel A Brill -iLk Rende 1) Steiner March 4, 1993 • t District Court Administrator Carver County Courthouse 600 East Fourth Street Chaska, MN 55318 Re: City of Chanhassen vs. •' James Boylan and Ruth Boylan (Minnewashta Parkway Recon. Proj. Parcel 11B) Our File No. 12668/243 ,, Dear Court Administrator: Enclosed for filing in connection with the above - entitled :� matter are the following: 1. Notice and Acknowledgement of Service by Mail of 11 Respondents James Boylan and Ruth Boylan; 2. Notice and Acknowledgement of Service by Mail of Respondent Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.; and i' 3. Notice and Acknowledgement of Service by Mail of the • Carver County Auditor's Office. II Very truly yours, II CAMPBE L, =' SON, SCOT & FUC ' P.A. I 410 B James R Walston 11 JRW :rlt Enclosures CITY OF CHANHASSE .1 cc: Mr. Don Ashworth r PTYlin Mr. Charles Folch MM,3 0 + ,, s3 F 3272 NGINEERING DEPT. Suite 317 • Ea_anda1e Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan. N1\ 55121 Al/ 7/ (I .. res..0r Linda & Jerome Carlson 1 February 22, 1993 Mr. Charles Folch City Engineer CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Dear Charles, ' As a follow -up to the informational meeting held at City Hall on February 17th and subsequent to further discussions between Linda and me, we would like to go on record as follows: The 14 acres which we own adjacent to the ten acres of church property are not available for development at this time. We know that some day, sooner or later, that 14 acres will be developed, but we are reluctant to endorse any extension of Lake Lucy Road which would result in significant assessments against our property. We do not, however, want to unreasonably withhold cooperating on the installation of a road, provided the owners of the church property stand behind their earlier petition to the City for a road through their property. Kinde regards, of/i4 Jerome & Linda Carlson 1 1 JC /d CITY OF CHANHASSEN FEB w u 1993 ENCINEERINC DEPT. 6950 Galpin Road Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 copy i+ Lid ad rnt41 seeft 1 c2-3 2` I ST RGAR - RO F AU SCH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS TRANSPORTATIO ■ CIVIL ■ STRUCTURAL ■ ENVIRONMENTAL ■ L SURV 1 SRF No. 0921634 1 February 22, 1993 1 Mr. Charles Folch, P.E. City Engineer I CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 I RE: WEST 78TH STREET FROM POWERS BOULEVARD TO T.H. 101 CITY OF CHANHASSEN PROJECT NO. 92 -3 I Dear Charles: 1 As we discussed on the telephone, we have tried to summarize the additional work and changes to the referenced project that have been completed outside of our original Project Scope. I Preliminary Design and Feasibility Study Phase 1 . Numerous alternatives were developed and analyzed with regard to property access and median openings. 1 . Numerous meetings were attended with council, staff, developers, owners and developers' consultants to discuss access issues and alternatives. 1 • A study was completed to determine when signals would be needed along West 78th Street based on congestion, user cost, T.H. 101 detour and imminent U development. Subsequently, a Signal Justification Report was completed for six, instead of three, intersections. I • Additional traffic forecasts and capacity analyses were completed for various development scenarios. I • Site plans were reviewed for the proposed Target development. CITY OF CHANHASSEN 1 HEM MAR 0 8 1993 1 ENINEERRIG DEPT. 1 Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 612/475 -0010 FAX 612/475-2429 1 1 Mr. Charles Folch, P.E. - 2 - February 22, 1993 1 • After the Feasibility Study had been completed, it was revised due to the realignment of West 78th Street. Graphics had to be redone, new cost estimates completed and assessments revised. • In January 1993, the assessment tables were again revised due to revised platting/ 111 rY 9 9 ownership assumptions. Final Design • At the outset of the project, a very aggressive schedule was established with staff 1 requiring that the design phase proceed concurrently with the Feasibility Study where possible. Accordingly, base work was completed and essentially the entire design of Powers Boulevard was completed. With the realignment of West 78th Street, the following additional work tasks were completed: - Recomputed alignments and profiles 1 - Surveyed new project limits - Redesigned Powers Boulevard at T.H. 5 and at West 78th Street - Recomputed easement and right -of -way descriptions • The design of three additional signals has been substantially completed. • Additional trails and walks have been added to the plans. • Added the overlay of Kerber Boulevard and Picha Street to the plans. 1 • Added Emergency Vehicle Preemption to the proposed signals as well as existing signals on T.H. 5. • Completed ponding design and calculations for the Eckankar property. 1 Work is continuing on the project to complete the plans as quickly and efficiently as possible. Work outside our original scope that has recently been added includes: 1 • Design of irrigation on West 78th Street. • Review of the Great Plains Boulevard geometry at its intersection with the railroad 1 tracks. • Additional traffic forecast review and analysis. • Continuing project coordination and review meetings. 1 1 r Mr. Charles Folch, P.E. - 3 - February 22, 1993 ' The original estimate of fee was "discounted" due to work already completed previously and was also based on a significantly smaller project. While, the project seems to continue to expand and evolve, we are getting closer to a completed set of plans and ' anticipate a spring letting for 1993 construction. If you need additional details or wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to ' contact us. Sincerely, STRGAR - ROSCOE - FAUSCH, INC. 4 ' Timothy D. Phenow, P.E. Principal TDP:bba 1 1 1 1 ,9 1 ee11c.7( - ‘,........," Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 1 Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Pau], Minnesota 55]0] -1633 612 222 -8423 1 March 4, 1993 be . t r II Mr. Don Ashworth City Administrator RE City of Chanhassen Q�j II 690 Coulter Drive f� li� t : Chanhassen, Mn 55317 X199 Dear Mr. Ashworth: CITY of ANA h A h oE.A 1 The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has completed the assignment of flows for 1992. The net flow for the City of II Chanhassen was measured to be 673 MG for 1992. The estimated flow for the City for 1992 was 585 MG. Thus, the Commission will be billing the City for the additional flow in the 1994 cost II allocation. To date the final 1992 cost allocation has not been run so the deficit payment that would be carried forward is not yet known. A statement of charges will be submitted to the City later I this year. The City of Chanhassen historically has been significantly impacted by increases in rainfall. In 1992, the total flow for the City has II increased slightly from 1991, when the measured flow was 623 MG. This increase in flow was a result of higher then normal rainfall during 1991. and the installation of a new meter. 1 The estimated flow for the City in 1993 is 668 MG. Based on the results of the last quarter of 1992, I believe the flow for 1993 will be close the estimate. II If the City has any questions in this regard, please call. Srely, 1 A____ 1 Donald S. Bluhm Manager, Municipal Services DSB:bw 1 flows.92i cc: Gloria Vierling, MWCC Commissioner 1 Lois Spear, MWCC II 1 Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer I la r CITYOF CHANHASSEN ' 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 qb ' March 8, 1993 r Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ryan 6730 Galpin Boulevard Excelsior, MN 55331 Re: Proposed Lake Lucy Road Extension Project No. 92 -12 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ryan: ' I have recently received a copy of your letter dated March 2, 1993 addressing your concerns on the proposed Lake Lucy Road extension project. I believe it is necessary to clarify some of the points discussed in your letter. r 1. You had stated that the '"The proposed collector road at this time is not a proposal supported by any of the petitioners for development of their particular property. This is a proposal by the City to designate this location as a collector area irrespective of the developer or our concerns." In response to this, back in the spring of last year the City received formal petitions from the Westside Baptist Church and the Klingelhutz /Gestach /Paulson group who were both interested in doing development on their properties and thus were ' petitioning for necessary street and utility improvements. This project was not initiated by the City but was evolved based on requests made by petitioning property ' owners. 2. You stated that "By mapping the road, the City collects additional revenues from the State to support the road system. We feel this is an inappropriate reason to designate the location of the road at this time." In response, this future road was identified previously with the City's comprehensive guide plan amendments including the latest edition which was adopted back in May of 1991. The City will receive no additional funding from the State or other sources ' by officially mapping the alignment. In fact, this future roadway was designated some r � a PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ryan March 8, 1993 1 Page 2 1 years ago on the City's municipal state -aid system and currently receives needs funding accordingly. The primary advantage, from a planning standpoint, in officially 1 mapping a potential roadway alignment is to determine that the future extension is feasible and to identify issues that future development of properties along this roadway would need to address. 1 Point No. 5 in your letter states that in your opinion the proposed east /west collector between Trunk Highway 41 and Galpin Boulevard north of Trunk Highway 5, which is south 1 of the Lake Lucy Road collector, should serve adequately now and into the future. While no one knows exactly what the future holds for development within the City, the Eastern Carver County Transportation Study completed in late 1990 which implemented the latest comprehensive guide plan confirms that this future roadway will likely be a needed future roadway infrastructure. On point No. 6 of your Ietter, the City's position concerning this project and other projects of this nature has been to provide only the roadway and utility improvements that were needed by developing properties in an area and to meet overall needs of the City. This is confirmed by previous staff reports which state that the easterly half of this roadway segment would not be constructed at this and would only progress if the adjacent property owners would develop and petition for the improvement or at some time in the future the transportation demands for the area make this project completion a necessity. If you should have any further questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, 1 CITY OF C - - Charles D. Folch, P.E. 1 City Engineer CDF:ktm 1 c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer Paul Krauss, Planning Director Bill Engelhardt, Engelhardt & Associates City Council Administration Packet (3/22/93) e ' rG 1 01:11111' C ITY O F 1 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 10, 1993 TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Tom Chaffee, Finance Director 1 SUBJECT: 1992 Construction Administration Charges and Attributable Cost Allocation Attached is a schedule of administrative charges and attributable cost allocations for 1992 construction. We continue to use a flat ' 4% charge for administration to maintain continuity in reporting. Notice the display of the attributable pool allocates total costs to construction on a pro -rata share of administrative charges for same. OW 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 z4: PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1992 CONSTRUCTION ADMIN. CHARGES 1 FUND FUNDNAME TB2EXP ADJUSTMENTS ADJTOT ADMINCHG ATTRIB ADJ CASH BAL 473 HANUS PROPERTIES 302,226,90 302,226.90 12,089.08 4,721.37 (319,003.52) 414 MARKET SQUARE 2,454,198,40 2,454,198.40 98,167.94 38,339.34 (355,003.30) 478 TARGET PROJECT 2,837,023.83 2,837,023.83 113,480.95 44,319.81 (2,987,998.93) I 614 90 -9 TH 5 $ LONE CEDAR 12,566.20 (5,550.38) 7,015.82 280.63 109,60 (43,234.24) 615 LAKE DRIVE EAST 1,738.95 7,738.95 309.56 120.90 71,856.87 616 PKNG. LOT CONST. 78TH NO 2,515.29 2,515.29 100.61 39.29 0.00 I 617 LK RILEY HILLS TRK MAT. 37,509.01 37,509.01 1,500.36 585.96 255,674.08 619 90 -4 CTY. RD. 17 UPGRADE 87,891.60 87,891.60 3,515.66 1,373.04 (147,272.42) 620 84- 4/88 -22 LK DRIVE EAST 23,981.04 (23,981.04) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (157,054.58) 621 91 -6 TH101 TURN LANES 12,459.82 (950.11) 11,509.71 460.39 179.80 (13,100.01) I 625 90 -13 MKT SQUARE IMPR. 183,331.05 (12,867.75) 170,463.30 6,818.53 2,662.97 (182,119.86) 628 DOWNTOWN PUB IMPR PROJ 70,327.86 70,321.86 2,813.11 1,098.66 (23,277.80) 630 92-05 JOHNSON-DOLESJI S/ 13,091.88 (475.68) 12,616.20 504.65 191.09 (13,032.22) I 637 91 -8 WEST 79TH ST. 22,233.85 (14,375.24) 7,858.61 314.34 122.77 (97,952.73) 639 87 -9 KERBER BLVD C 6 G 160.00 (160.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 138,369.37 641 87 -18 TH101/5 REALIGN, 487,722.51 (74,044.61) 413,677.90 16,547.12 6,462.45 (2,301,876.76) 643 89-10 FRONTIER TRAIL 5,558.45 5,558.45 222.34 86.83 11,739.58 I 644 89 -18 AUDUBON ROAD 6,809.04 6,809.04 212.36 106.37 14,375.07 646 85 -138 PARK PLACE PH2 1,529.18 1,529.18 61.17 23.89 (10,096.45) 647 90 -1 LAKE DRIVE WEST 302.45 (302.45) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (1,980.09) 111 648 MINNEWASHTA PKWY. IHPR. 1,198,082.66 1,198,082.66 47,923.31 18,716.38 838,129.35 650 T.H. 101 TURN LANES 1,215.86 1,215.86 48.63 18.99 (9,533.22) 651 90 -20 SOUTH HWY 101 472,577.95 (99,401.28) 373,116.67 14,927.01 5,829.74 (302,099.63) I 652 90 -7 DELL ROAD 440.57 (440.57) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (2,884.38) 654 TH5 MNDOT C0-OP DELL RD 119,036.65 (71,608.09) 47,428.56 1,897.14 740.93 (29,033.38) 655 91 -17 UPPER BLUFF CR SSW 1,116,131.24 1,116,131.24 44,645.25 17,436.13 2,165,187.78 660 90 -17 TH 5- 17 TO 41 113,972.31 (82.55) 113,889.82 4,555.59 1,779.18 (22,875.52) 661 92-3 1178TH RE- ALIGNMENT 173,117.22 (8,461.48) 164,655.74 6,586.23 2,512.24 (143,164.98) 662 91 -4 TETON /LILAC IN 6,613.98 (215.70) 6,398.28 255.93 99.95 (6,969.86) 663 HIGHWAY 5 CORRIDOR 30,916.21 (1,019.90) 29,896.31 1,195.85 461.04 (27,693.06) I 9,487,345.19 379,493.80 148,210.72 (3,901,924.84) 1 1992 ATTRIBUTABLE POOL 1 DEPT DESCRIPTION RATE TB2TOT ADJ ATTRIB ' 112 ADMINISTRATORS OFFICE 0.20 197,475.64 39,495.13 113 FINANCE 0.20 129,404.37 25,880.87 121 POLICE ADMINISTRATION 0.05 484,954.67 24,247.73 122 FIRE 1 RESCUE 0.05 231,294,75 11,564.74 I 131 ENGINEERING 0.20 116,467.30 23,293.46 152 PLANNING ADMIN. 0.20 118,643.93 23,128.79 is T 0 T A L *1 148,210.72 1 1 1 CITY OF 4,, - = CHANHASSEN ' x z ► . 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739 March 11, 1993 1 Mr. Steven M. Lund, P.E. Project Engineer Minnesota Department of Transportation I Construction Resident Office 7333 Bryant Lake Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Re: S.P. 1013 -57 (Trunk Highway 212 Road Construction) File No. PW- 067A -1 1 Dear Mr. Lund: At their regular meeting on Monday, March 8, 1993, the City Council approved your request for a variance to the construction work hours /nighttime noise ordinance for the referenced Trunk Highway 212 milling and overlay project. All of the Chanhassen property owners located within 1,000 feet of the proposed project area have been notified by letter. I have enclosed a mailing list of these property owners for your information. The City would request that MnDOT notify all of the property owners on this list of any project time schedule or implementation 1 changes that may occur with this project. If you should have any further questions or comments on this matter, please feel free to contact me at 937 -1900. ' Your cooperative efforts are appreciated. Sincerely, 1 CITY OF C Charles D. Folch, P.E. City Engineer 1 CDF:ktm 1 Attachments: 1. Letter to residents dated 3/11/93. 2. Resident mailing list. c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer Bill Bement, Engineering Technician II City Council Administrative Packet (3/22/93) til4, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 CITYOF i� •ry 0 \ ClIANHASSEN 1 : ? ; 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 March 11, 1993 1 Re: MnDOT Trunk Highway 212 Overlay Project, S.P. 1013 -57 1 File No. PW -067A Dear Resident: I At the request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the City of Chanhassen has 1 granted a variance to the nighttime construction /noise ordinance to expedite the completion of a milling and overlay project along Trunk Highway 212 from the junction with Trunk Highway 101 west into Chaska. MnDOT anticipates beginning the project on May 10, 1993 I and completing the work by May 28, 1993. Attached you will find a letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to the City of Chanhassen which makes the formal I request for this variance and provide some additional information concerning the project. If you should have any questions concerning this project, please contact Steven M. Lund, P.E., Project Engineer, Minnesota Department of Transportation, 341 -7427. 1 Sincerely, CITY OF CHAN . • _ N 1 4101P � 1 Charles D. Folch, P.E. City Engineer 1 CDF :ktm Attachments: 1. Letter from MnDOT dated February 12, 1993. 2. Location map. c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer ty � City Council Administrative Packet (3/22/93) Steven M. Lund, MnDOT I o f PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 'Joseph P. Noterman Jerome Koenke e Verne L. Severson 1205 6th Avenue N. c/o Steve Rowland 675 Lakota Lane 'Shakopee, MN 55379 305 Barry Avenue S. Chaska, MN 55318 Wayzata, MN 55391 1 Maynard C. Happe Patrick Blood & Nancy Lee Jack Brambilla 495 Lakota Lane 718 3rd Avenue W. 114 Holmes Street N. 'Chaska, MN 55318 Shakopee, MN 55379 Shakopee, MN 55379 'Willard Halver Alvin Lebans Tracy Oil Company 01470 Flying Cloud Drive 460 Flying Cloud Drive P.O. Box 4425 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 St. Paul, MN 55104 1 Vernon H. Teich Robert Drury Super America 1 220 Flying cloud Drive 575 Flying Cloud Drive P.O. Box 14000 Chaska, MN 55318 P.O. Box 193 Lexington, KY 40512 I Shakopee, MN 55379 Bert Notermann William A. Boe M.A. Gedney Company 12 Co. Rd. 78E 4557 Morris Lane P.O. Box 8 hakopee, MN 55379 Bloomington, MN 55437 Chaska, MN 55318 L ary Dungey Richard Owens A. Tholen 1902 Stoughton Avenue 1800 Flying Cloud Drive 1805 Stoughton Avenue 'Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 arry Lindbery E. Olson Richard K. Wermerskirchen 901 Maloney Avenue 1675 Flying Cloud Drive 1930 Stoughton Avenue innetonka, MN 55343 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Unruh Theodore & Evelyn Fink Steven Fink II1935 Stoughton Avenue 1925 Stoughton Avenue 1915 Stoughton Avenue Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 1 Troy Dungey Wilfred Dahlke Leonard J. Simons 905 Stoughton Avenue 1705 Flying Cloud Drive 221 Lakewood haska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Lake City, MN 55041 I t ene Pahl Leland Gohhke Chester J. Teich 3 056 Johnson Memorial Highway 11661 Myeron Road 825 Flying Cloud Drive oute 3 Stillwater, MN 55082 Chaska, MN 55318 hakopee, MN 55379 1 1 H. Salden Louise E. Zamjahn Anne Karels c/o Alfred Hesse c/o David Zamjahn 1161 Bluff Creek Drive 1 5100 Kreekwood Road 7506 77th Street Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Diane Gilbertson Harold Hesse Skip S. Cook I 1190 Bluff Creek Drive 1425 Bluff Creek Drive P.O. Box 23121 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Minneapolis, MN 55423 John Malzahn Otto & Dorothy Kettner Joseph & Kathie Monnens 1 10551 Great Plains Boulevard 1791 Stoughton Avenue 1781 Stoughton Avenue Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 1 Roger & Betty O'Shaughnessy John D. & B. Force William E. & Marsha Harden 1 1000 Hesse Farm Road 1001 Hesse Farm Road 1025 Hesse Farm Road Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 1 L. Richard & K. Dee James H. & Sheryl Hough Robert S. Finley 1201 Hesse Farm Circle 1225 Hesse Farm Circle 740 Vogelsberg Trail I Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 1 Allen R. Rothe Norman & Karoline Monroe Deval & Datta Medh 750 Vogelsberg Trail 565 Lakota Lane 535 Lakota Lane 1 Chaska, MN 55318 P.O. Box 115 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Mildred Happe Laverne & Edythe Wheeler Timothy & Victoria Wise 1 495 Lakota Lane 445 Lakota Lane 425 Lakota Lane Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 Chaska, MN 55318 1 J. Michael Sorenson 1 7606 Erie Avenue Chanhassen, MN 55317 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 :- CITYOF _ CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 Y„^ (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 March 11, 1993 1 Re: MnDOT Trunk Highway 212 Overlay Project, S.P. 1013 -57 g Y Y J File No. PW -067A Dear Resident: ' At the request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the City of Chanhassen has granted a variance to the nighttime construction /noise ordinance to expedite the completion ' of a milling and overlay project along Trunk Highway 212 from the junction with Trunk Highway 101 west into Chaska. MnDOT anticipates beginning the project on May 10, 1993 and completing the work by May 28, 1993. Attached you will find a letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to the City of Chanhassen which makes the formal request for this variance and provide some additional information concerning the project. If you should have any questions concerning this project, please contact Steven M. Lund, P.E., Project Engineer, Minnesota Department of Transportation, 341 -7427. Sincerely, CITY OF CHAN _ • _ N 1 )111P --- Charles D. Folch, RE.,„ , City Engineer >,._. CDF :ktm Attachments: 1. Letter from MnDOTkdated February 12, 1993. 2. Location map. c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer ' City Council Administrative Packet (3/22/93) Steven M. Lund, MnDOT to0 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ‘ANNESOt Minnesota 111 2 Department of Transportation Metropolitan District Q l Construction Resident Office ' OF TO' 7333 Bryant Lake Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 612- 341 -7427 1 February 12, 1993 City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 1 Attention: Mr. Charles Folch, P.E. Re: S.P. 1013 -57 (T.H. 212) ' Road Construction Dear Mr. Folch: 1 It is respectfully requested that the City of Chanhassen provide a variance to its nighttime noise ordinance thereby enabling the Minnesota Department of Transportation to expedite road construction on Trunk Highways 212 and 101 within the Chanhassen city limits. The high level of traffic on these roads and the single lane geometry, do not allow for construction during daytime hours. The project is scheduled to begin on May 10, 1993. The construction work will consist of milling the existing pavement surface and resurfacing with bituminous. These are moving operations, which will limit noise exposure at any one location. The project will also include some safety improvements involving guardrail modifications. I have enclosed a copy of a plan sheet highlighting the , exact project limits. For the most part, the hours of the construction operation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. with more restrictive hours (12:00 midnight to 5:30 a.m.) for work performed at the far east end of the project. Depending on weather, the project is scheduled to be completed by May 28, 1993. Without the Project Engineer's approval, the Contractor will not be able to restrict traffic between the hours of 5:30 a.m. Friday and 7:00 p.m. Monday. CITY OF C0APiii FEB 1r • An Equal Opportunity Employer 1 1 City of Chanhassen February 12, 1993 Page Two Favorable consideration of this variance will enable the Department of Transportation to complete the project in a timely manner. Please provide a response at your earliest opportunity and if you need further information or have any questions, please feel free to call me. Si ce e. y, S -ven und, P.E. oject ngineer Enclosure: Plan Sheet cc: File SML:ac 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 FLO. PROJ. NO. JIA1L +UNLIJ N MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS - IK MU (111110• Of IN »1.,•101• 1,•.11•4.1 Of IA•M CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR 01TUUINOUS MILLING AND R[SURfACING ;'w ;Me " },1TI. "RIUIIOM Ia ronl.•t I ID•r .* *411 •. IN • • MMIN w1. LA." aO,IR \t ' LOCATED ON ..T.II. 212 FROM 111 FEET E. or E. CIIASKA CR[[K 10 0.1 Ali, E. OF W. JC1. ON 111 'e. ) 3 - - E 169 & ON 111 101 FROM JCT T11217 TO JC1. OF 111 169 IN CIIANIIASSFN � SHEET DESCRIPTION STATE PROJ. 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LIL 2055 AC DRIVE Tq f . • / �!p 1 (NO E ` � f , r GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422-4099 0 1 ] • � 9- � � �R. � ': otico.c0E0ra AHMOVAL .///Pit .1 ._ •.e � ..�, . . ie ra * 0 1.1 a» ` /� � l co'. M E ` 1111%,,s e • • 0 0 08 0 0 47 O rot Ar ..... It V _ A, c • es cp. 1 !! T115N � + �taµ\ <�� /. ' F � �� T11SN Rca.t•a0rau+ew.l n r AQ� . - (-�-� / SI;R 1 1(LQ0(NXD fell /M110•41 .... k Iie� > • < / : ir r a 1KCl..occo root UIIIOnt .LOLt4..r.,.r ....(L I- no 93. E All.' yO�� + < I U r• hl L111• • iota., ,A- f /'� ••� ....3 U = H • . ' I. f,r ,-l'• - u0n 111 esr APPROVAL F l �' i. q / a ., EwCIN I• SIIAIZOPEE - `•• C '•� me re. 1011 IMMO ./, - el' H J. 82 ,,...Jy'T /Iv!! SCALES SUM 4 f (KOALA PLAN `_Sfr.._. R23W LOCATION MAP PROF OIL W4AI AAI a 1•.44Vd11.110. I MAM. IOUs.( MAADOSIII.I IOW lwxx X000 YT•GKP GENERA' „ !T 100 now( 4M 4114111LS 1}•ectf k( ?CC•..Itµ 0.41•A 04Nt "' 111.((184 i • " "BITE' STA TE PROJ,NO. CHARGE IDENTIFIER DESIGN DESIGNATION - TIER NO. 1013 ._. ._. I KWIC 411.11 loot OIL II.µ I RSC AE.ItIOL.•ALA, Of I.IS n•. nw. ALrH10K A01 ICtarrent 110,1 .199(. = ..16000 Posted Soeed .55 Ant WADI e. K a 14uA ». DIA((I w•E• +nIM .w 1..1 I .•. . 0.1 11th)ILACO POW Ettro,µ (*.IKEA 1.001 1K L.., a lot 114*' .I •o, . e• AOT Kurlre Tt0r) .2030. = •.20000 Based on SI.)nt Olslonce or 04.44014. • DWI IDesl°n 403.00(1 2010 °....2280 Wont of •}e Told" 0t 0Ble01 PROJECT LOCA110H -- . -• - -- 0 OIreCllona*Olsir.) =........103 Design Soeed mt 0rnteved ot: OAK A(L. 40, - - 4 e r (0,000rd00 COINir , (ARVT.R 11or u. +x su. lotus. STA.. 10 IA, u . aiunl ry( D ISIRIC11 u(1R0 DIVISION - -. _ �- LOI D(N V AIICT orna STATE PROJ. N0. .1013 (T,H, 212. =1 SHEET NO. I OF 24 SIIEEI - - - - IIIII NM - - - - IIIII - - - IIIII 111111 - - - BARTON- ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. ee RLA Ale 111 1 Third Avenue Soutn. Suite 350 • Minneapolis Minnesota 55401 USA • (612) 332 -0421 • Fax (612) 332- 6180 March 10, 1993 Mr. Michael Spielmann, P.E. Consultant Design Engineer MnDOT Metro District ' 2055 North Lilac Drive Golden Valley, MN 55422 Re: TH 5 Mainline and Access Boulevard Design (S.P. 1002 -61) Dear Mr. Spielmann: 1 Enclosed, please find a preliminary design layout for the referenced project. The following changes are incorporated into the layout as compared to MnDOT's preliminary design layout and the 30 percent final design plan set submitted in June 1992: • To alleviate the impacts to development on the south side of T-1 5 between Audubon Road and CSAH 17, the proposed additional TH 5 driving lanes will ' be constructed on the north side of the existing lanes. The preliminary design layout and the 30 percent plan set showed the new TH 5 driving lanes on the south side of the existing lanes. • The City of Chanhassen has contracted with Barton - Aschman to conduct an Environmental Assessment (EA) on various frontage road /access boulevard alternatives along the north side of TH 5. The enclosed design layout shows the alternatives to be studied in the EA. (The EA will also address the impacts to Lake Ann Park caused by the TH 5 mainline alignment shift noted above.) • Incorporation of a continuous frontage road /access boulevard along the north ' side of TH 5 has necessitated the redesign of all of the intersections of TH 5 and the existing and proposed crossroads. The previous design for TH 5 showed full access at all of the crossroads. The current design, with the frontage road/ 1 access boulevard, allows for the restriction of some traffic movements at two of the intersections. Updated traffic volume projections for TH 5 were also developed by MnDOT in October 1992. These projections provided guidance in 1 the design of the frontage road /access boulevard and the redesign of the intersections. A traffic study will be included in the EA. However, geometric and topographic constraints will likely preclude any major changes from the current design. RECEW VED 1 : ( PARSONS MAR 1 1993 _ TRANSPORTATION GROUP CITY OF CH.'\NH v 1 1 March 10, 1993 1 Page 2 .. • Updated topographic mapping for the TH 5 corridor was received in December 1992 and incorporated into the enclosed design layout. MnDOT will complete the project basemapping after field surveys are conducted this spring. Incidentally, the updated mapping utilizes a different coordinate system than the I previous TH 5 projects and the basemapping utilized in the 30 percent design plans for this project. 1 • The TH 5 mainline vertical profile design, typical sections, and cross - sections are not significantly changed from the 30 percent plan set. ' It is requested that the enclosed design layout be reviewed at this time by MnDOT preliminary and final design staff. Concurrence with the design is needed to proceed I with the EA and with the TH 5 mainline final design plans. The schedule for the frontage road /access boulevard EA and final design is based on ' the assumption that construction will coincide with the TH 5 mainline improvements. It is our understanding that the current bid letting date for the TH 5 project is February 1996. The attached correspondence documents the current status and I projected schedule for the frontage road /access boulevard project. It should be noted that the final design of the frontage road /access boulevard will be incorporated into the TH 5 construction plan set. 1 We look forward to receiving MnDOT's review comments on the enclosed design layout. Please contact us if you have any questions. 1 Sincerely, .<22 /L S A_ L . 7 I : e — , 7 y e' ,e ' . cf 1 :7 .1, /j Ury iu -/./ . ,, . o, cv. c u•.rP I James H. Unruh, P.E. � �� 4r� 0,4- �� Senior Associate 7' / .v, a ».-1 A J, f4- �.9 • "' "J r JHU:kro ^2° v� 3) ofd ;.<. / Enclosures �'`�� "� al-4, / e a . w , ,.,� /.�7z.....; 6 /‹.‘ 9Y. 1 cc: Paul Krauss, Chanhassen / ..,6� ;) �- Charles Folch, Chanhassen ;1 0.. // ie 1' Don Ashworth, Chanhassen ..c. s ,d /c 1 Ron Erickson, MnDOT �' Evan Green, MnDOT John Mullan, Barton- Aschman 1 I CITYOF I Of l i 01, , 0 IIANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 I (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 `°'s 1 March 8, 1993 1 Ms. Jean P. Haney I P. O. Box 1299 Walker, MN 56484 1 Dear Ms. Haney: Thank you for your recent inquiry to the City of Chanhassen. We have received a number of I inquiries regarding the potential impact of development and the Arboretum which is partially located in our community. I ?'1 We are not sure hov you received your information but believe that at the very least, it appears • you were not given all the facts. Chanhassen has long recognized the importance of the Arboretum to our community and has taken great pains to ensure that urbanization only occurs 1 in a coordinated and sensitive manner. In fact, Chanhassen is the home of many important sensitive areas we are working to protect_ These include the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, Camp Tanadoona operated by the Camp Fire Girls, 1 six major recreational lakes and the Bluff Creek valley. Additionally, we are blessed with over 400 wetlands. 1 In recognition of the need to protect our resources, the City has worked diligently for many years. We had a no- net -loss wetlands ordinance in place over eight years before the rest of the State of Minnesota dealt with that issue. As a part of our Surface Water Management Program, I we have updated our wetlands protection program to the point where it is now considered to be a model for other communities. The program is additionally working to halt and reverse water quality impacts that result from non -point runoff. We also have a tree protection code in the I process of being updated. I We have also been extremely active in the area of urban design. The Arboretum is located in what we are calling the Highway 5 Corridor. Recognizing the need to ensure that only compatible development occurs, we have established the Highway 5 Corridor Planning program. 1 We have a Task Force working hard on the plan and have included Peter Olin, as a representative 5 pez z . • 1 . I i 1 t/1, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER r - n- 1 1 March 8, 1993 Page 2 1 of the Arboretum, in the group. I am enclosing a copy of our "Building Community Across the Corridor" newsletter that describes some of these efforts. While it is clear that the City will be developed and ultimately, that roadways will be improved, the Highway 5 program has the following goals: • Identify environmentally sensitive areas and design protection strategies 1 • Develop an overlay zoning district to ensure that when development does occur, it meets the highest possible standards • Work with MnDot and other agencies to ensure that road impacts are minimized. In fact, we are working to reduce right -of -way and grading requirements, minimize impacts on trees and wetlands, incorporate significant landscaping, etc. For example, we are working to utilize a bridge over Bluff Creek rather then a culvert, to preserve this recreational and natural feature Chanhassen has also been an innovator in many other areas of interest. We are one of the few 1 suburban communities with a strong and vital, pedestrian - oriented downtown. We have expended considerable time and money in this area and invite you to visit. We are also working diligently with Southwest Metro Transit programs to reduce reliance on the automobile and are having 1 excellent success. I hope this letter has answered some of your questions. Please feel free to call or visit on your next trip to the Arboretum. We are proud of our City and like to have the opportunity to show it off. r 111 s c t e . s e.. n 1 Sincerely, �z •. s t&epvrt'e_rr LAA.0 oboe c / C t c-utt op r,-. c r i" e e r , P c - i h t - U s t � b c Lk 1 i l e e s s r\` r-e.- s ; v► mcA-.r L a•■ carer, 04.7 �l•`„ �--�� c4-ar 0 \ %n t+ -1 1k- ears P r\DEre- It -A.•.. Newni Isaul Krauss, AICP (3 -k �- Planning Director ° S z �t h\ v 5 � • 1 -& v Lust c s h o ---cured ca-A Fla ns . a.c-- Y.1-0 ►io•e.c.r S • c: Mayor and City Council t s; r-- n c,-r h r o c h u r Planning Commission Highway 5 Task Force doe- f Gt_c.∎ J t 1 . ^ sOr\ - e e.' 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H K _ g 1 February 25, 1993 Mr. Paul Krauss, Planning Director City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 1 Re: Pauly Relocation Dear Paul: 1 Since our meeting with Russ Pauly on the 16th, I have done some additional car counting at the Ridgeview Professional Building and Pauly's and reviewed the Pony/Pauly parking study which was completed in January 1989. I have modified the peak parking demands for the Ridgeview Professional Building accordingly. At the same time, I have been overly generous in assigning parking demand to Pauly's. I am assuming an improved lunch business and approximately the same ratio of patronage to floor area after 6:00 p.m. as at present. My observations are that Pauly's currently does a small luncheon business but has substantial patronage on Friday and Saturday evenings when live music is available. I believe Pauly's will continue to run essentially the same business as they do now but will generate more patrons due to increased size. If they are successful in building a family clientele, parking demand may actually be less than estimated during the critical luncheon and dinner hours. 1 I do not feel we should request movement of the entry to the east. It is centrally located to the entire supply of parking. We should not dictate the number of seats but instead should require that no more than 7,700 square feet of the building be used by Pauly's. I would also wish not to preclude live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. We may want Pauly's to provide assurances that music noise will not be a problem for nearby residents. We want Pauly's to be successful but success may require flexibility tied to performance. I am actually more concerned about the effects of loading and unloading at the rear of the building and how it can be made to be compatible with the adjacent apartment building. I want to emphasize the importance of limiting Pauly's use of the Colonial Center building to 7,700 square feet. Anything larger will frequently overload the available parking supply. Depending on what happens south of West 78th Street on the existing Pauly site, the future use could compete for north side parking. 1 I believe the existing parking supply of 194 spaces, which includes the Phase I Ridgeview Professional Building and the Colonial Center sites, will be adequate on all but a few occasions each year to accommodate a facility such as Pauly's is proposing. If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call. Sincerely, Fre Hoisington, AICP Planning Consultant 1 Land Use i Environmental ■ Planning r Design - 3on Metro Boulevard Suite 525 • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439 • (612) 835 -9960 • Fax (612) 835 -3160 I 1 1 WEEKDAY PARKING DEMAND 1 NORTH SIDE WEST 78TH STREET PEAK PEAK MULTI - ADJUSTED I OCCUPANCY SIZE (S.F.) RATE DEMAND PURPOSE DEMAND Colonial Center • Pauly 7,700 1/50 154 5% 146 1 • Remainder 4,800 5 /1000 24 5% 23 Ridgeview Professional 1 • Med Office 10,800 5 /1000 54 5% 51 • Gen Office 10,800 3.2/1000 35 0% 35 1 TOTALS 267 255 1 1 PARKING ACCUMULATION I ADJUSTED TIME OF DAY OCCUPANCY DEMAND 8-11 11.2 2-4 4-6 6-9 I Colonial Center • Pauly 146 20% 29 70 %102 30% 44 80 %117 100 %146 • Remainder 23 67% 15 90% 21 85% 20 100% 23 90% 21 I Ridgeview Professional * • Med Office 5 1 100% 5 1 90% 4 6 100% 51 75% 38 10% 5 • Gen Office 35 100% 35 90% 32 95% 33 50% 18 10% 4 1 TOTALS 255 130 201 148 196 176 I TOTAL SUPPLY 194 DEFICIENCY 7 * Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4 :30 p.m. 111 1 1 1 Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 2 -25 -93 • 1 CITYOF i 01 69 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 1 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager 1 M Harr, Public Safety Director O Scott arr, Pub i S FROM: 1 DATE: March 4, 1993 SUBJ: Emergency Medical Services in Chanhassen 1 The attached article on EMERGENCY SERVICES from the February 1993 MINNESOTA 1 CITIES magazine caused me to reflect on the level of service the residents of Chanhassen enjoy. 1 As the article states, the Emergency Medical Technician course is a 110 hour class, which requires 24 hours of refresher training every 2 years. I am pleased that we have 8 members 1 of our Fire Department that have voluntarily taken this training. In addition, Officer Bob Zydowsky, Community Service Officers Rob Nordlund and Steve Winters, and I have our 1 Emergency Medical Technician ratings. The rest of our Fire Department (42 members) are First Responders, which requires a 40 hour course, with refresher training. Particularly for the benefit for the new City Councilmembers, Chanhassen's approach to 1 emergency medical & rescue calls is not unusual when compared to other communities. When a 9 -1 -1 call for emergency medical /rescue services is received, police officers are 1 dispatched, together with our Fire Department's rescue squad and Waconia Ridgeview's, or St. Francis Hospital's (depending on the area of town) advanced life support ambulance. Our Fire Department rescue workers take over patient care from the police officers, until I our Fire Department turns the patient over to the advanced life support ambulance personnel. Again, it is true teamwork in action. All of those involved with emergency medical response in Chanhassen deserve credit for 1 many jobs well done. 1 1 es C0 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1 : ..,e_ a Q' r t , lr t - - lr L + - , , 1 I .' ' y • - r - ,:.... t ,.y , ' - . h ' ` Minnesota law requires an ambit- ...= - , ,_ u --..1- Y.� r s : k K ',,,...-4 -a ``4 -spa ty -"` � :� • _ �} "� " _ v .: lance attendant to be 18 years old and .,.. } Q -. �l'." {�' ,�F 3 4 a _.E' -+ +� ] e c c ate d ?`. be one of the following. emergency 1 . _ : _ I - � •< + ., 'r:. � _ .�,., medical technician - paramedic, emer- Y E,. o ;• F l �.., 5 gency medical technician - intermediate, or emergency medical technician- basic. �5 'e+ c�. era � , _ 4 (Physicians, registered nurses, or + ' te r, fi Vin" , �•'� . . � ° v - '^ y � I r �[� rt 3` ,a?4 ""'"'"`' ' y ^ ,�r , °y f ,,F-�, '? : .y, y ;' -" Y' physician's assistants may be ambulance •m {1[']!4:' e i •l i s p . d -• - ..* r _ i f- !r < > 1.• t . ' , t T -...:1:<,..._" :P= . _ .. , �z h ;:. J. - - attendants provided they are qualified *1 : -, r.. - -. y r _ `,� ' through training, to use appropriate 3 ` " ^' equipment in the ambulance) The 1 commissioner of health may also grant a The call is made, the crew dispatched- Lights- sirens- action. It all seems so easy on variance which allows a licensed ambulance service to use attendants Il the television program "Rescue 911." But in reality a lot of time, energy, and cost go certified through the American Red into ever rescue effort whether it be life threatening or not. The volunteer Cross in advanced first aid or through ambulance service in rural Minnesota is no exception, as it faces many problems in the U.S. Department of Transportation I its effort to maintain the standard of care necessary to save lives. first responders. This variance helps smaller communities to ensure 24 -hour emergency ambulance coverage. "1. r _E r The training necessary to be a N certified emergency medical technician ". a rk - _ - � 5 - - '` w " � " - �. - "' • (EMT) basic level (the type of attendant • ; S g most ambulance services in rural ` > 4 t ' P � Minnesota use) is in itself a art -time gg7 " �. >� ' ob. The course, which varies from r - �.. - _ i to k" a r institution to institution, generalh i , — , - .. entails 110 hours of classroom learning r ., . 2...„,...„ . _ = .; ;� }= - , , : 1 ' plus 10 to 16 hours of services. Those - + - ta k ing the course usualh do not receive y ; financial compensation. .� —1 _� • The affiliated service mat pas for the ,,,. _ ` , • course tuition, but the time and energy 1 ' , 1 }a • put into its completion is stricth on a r } • ! • one's own. The majority of people who h�3 ;'` {.' l: ' enroll in the 110 hour EMT class ssork ;f t full -time jobs during the day, then twice • > ti ` �, �, a week get in in didactic and 7 r, y - practical skills -four hours at a time. �. . They spend many free hours reading _ / - e : -' - and studying. Although many people � may dream of saving a life as portrayed t�,�� c_ - f on television, few people are willing to take on the vigorous schedule. _ _ Many Minnesota volunteer services take advantage of the variance ss'hich allows first responders and advanced _ first aide personnel to be the second - _ , , i ^ � attendant as long as the minimum of an EMT -basic is in the patient compart- 1. 3' ,�;: , ;1y pie t� ;,> .1t'ti;, =1.i,,.• „t� , .)C,l ;6. menu. Each ambulance while transport } j t 4 :r „ ”, - ltt % -. i•,rte %. 14,',' i - -- -r - - - - - ing a patient must have two staff attendants -a driver and an EMT or EMT { J substitute. 1 • ,,,, I'.NESOTA CO IE. 5 • FE°;ur. - 1` J mac- _ r 0:-,..;-,: ' " ii � �;,c` , �� t ' . - It I 1 Slime SC Ill ce.. however. ha\e gone to service, attendance is not always feasible. service operating efficient]) Recruiting. r using three cre\\ melllbe•rs on each run This sa type of problem arses training. and scheduling are on their list which makes scheduling people for call when scheduling 24 -hour. 7-dav a week of challenges. But with the main special time e\ en more difficult. The \ariance call time to cover a prunaI service area. EMTs, first responders, and advanced has been e \t"emeh helpful to services Howard Comm ambulance coordinator first alders who have dedicated them- 1 that have problems recruiting people to at Springfield for 24 wears said, "Families selves to the profession, the future I take the EMT course come ahead of ambulance •' He has standard of care will only continue to The 40 -hour initial first responder worked with as man\ as 30 attendants improve It and advanced first aid courses seem and as few as five He said the same type The volunteer ambulance service is much more appealing and are obvious]) of scheduling problems arise no matter staffed with people who are a valuable less time consuming This variance ho\\ man\• people are on staff, "every- resource in their communities. They though will no longer exist after August one would like to take the call when it's continue to perform a necessary task in 1994 t nless the Legislature takes convenient," said Covour Covour feels spite of the shortage of funding, action in the near future, all ambulance that with the addition of pagers and difficulty maintaining the "roster." time personnel will need to be EMTs. This portable radios, his job has become away from home, and legislative will likek create problems for the easier as now attendants are not limited restrictions and mandates. Circum- volunteer services who reh on first b\ the telephone On -call cre\\ members stances are usual]) not as glamorous as I responders to complete their staff. have the freedom to be anywhere in the those we see on television. but volunteer Although the operation of ernes- communit\ and still are able to quick]) ambulance services are the vital link in j gent\ rescue squads has become more respond when dispatched. the EMS survival system. - e\pensi\e the initial training cou Ambulance coordinators and I I are usually not a major concern directors in small non metro Minnesota Shari Hittesdorf is the ambulance Reimbursement grants are available communities face man\ obstacles in coordinator for Sleepy Eve Ambulance from the \lmnesota Department of keeping the emergent\ care transport Service. Health once an EMT has actively served one \ear on the squad. Regional EMS , offices antic, ha \e funds mailable "' -_ ": s�Y�' . . -�. , --': 34 .s;i : .i'�:'$ - :,:t- -;G N '' >;: `-- ' =. -is. .y, to tillable to - services for continuing education : " 1 tuition In addition, these offices lend �'a - t. - ;. - ■ out a varlet\ of training materials free of 1 -•"`< charge c; s After completion of the necessary ? _ .� schooling a :Minnesota licensed EMT ---. - ._, - ,i = 3 must take a 24-hour t refresher dowse -c Le ri ;. j ewer n \o wears in order to renew this � I � .;. a. a-� . certificate Again, as with the 110 -horn - , ' - course, the person must pass a written _ i s, / t - a, . _ I w : — - ; and practical examination. An afterna- Y! - ' ' i _�, tiye \,•a\ to rene\\ has recent]} become 1 1`- `' ,_ ' '` available This measure allows an EMT -, ; �_ : `! f • # to accumulate 36 training hours as / I. , - F f, v4;-4,, _ I determined h\ the Department of . rj • Health, then bypass the 24-hour r e- - i refresher until the following renewal _ ° '7 i f" , .. period. ".d },., t 1, Man\ ambulance services hold ., ` ?v : � , month]\ training meetings to educate , their members. At these meetings members establish and practice local protocols, receive refresher instruction i ' i -. ,;F,, ,lit ] \ ,j t , . f „ i . ' -- c ,>Tt : l- \� . � > � in equipment use and become familiar -i,._. • .11 c, 3 'i �!i0 47 '41--4..-711. .._;i, -ti-, - : , ' with new te These meetings 'iott1i D r � 'id.• , ;.e a1i 7 t" Fi " ` [-i.- ), 1 )t -j , .� "� - ,iMri , is f - ir),,' ,\?- - �' r - z ' 1 } are essential to the operation of a quality � -+ , f�, s �> .tt' _if.- -1 � „�s , ,�_rrrt� -_ -�. ; service, wet because of the volunteer 1 i AIo i-so'A l I . .- i-i Pill .,- Y ly_` - - . - _ ., -. - - -• • • _ . _ - - 1RY...werni..'vM.:a��z.,L• r ee P4-'- 1 C ITY O F N :: ..., 4 - CIIANIIASS:N' 1 , il ,..., - i - -.'V . ..... ; A*407 e ; 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 MEMORANDUM I TO: Mark Senn, Councilmember 1 FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director S•" . 1 DATE: March 5, 1993 SUBJ: Stop Signs on West 78th Street 1 Mark, 1 This note is to follow up on our discussions regarding the issue of stop signs on West 78th Street. Attached please find the following: 1 1. _ _ 3/4/93 memo from Engineer Dennis Eyler, Strgar- Roscoe- Fausch, regarding his follow up study; I 2. 1/11/93 memo from the City Manager; 1 3. Advisory article. ,on West 78th Street traffic safety that I included in the Chanhassen .Newsletter, page 9, which went.: out this week. 1 Frankly, Mark, my interpretation of thememo from -Dennis Eyler is that while the City would be permitted b»the-State to install;stopTsigns so.doing the convenience issue may or may not be effectively remedied. More importantly, I do not see a de ditive answer as I to whether safety wound "fie improved by installing stop signs. I _- , .x „ •;. .. . o _ .----.4 Clearly, installation of temporary 4 -waysp mils until semaphores are installed is the answer that would appear, on its face, to pr dean immediate solution. However, because the engineers are telling us that problems m result from such signs, it is my thought that I we could continue with the recommendations of the Public Safety Commission when they discussed this at their February meeting. This includes having the Sheriffs Office continue to monitor and enforce traffic laws downtown; keep the public updated through the media I (including the newsletter, newspaper articles, etc.); and maintain the option of installing the signs if the situation changes. 1 es %g. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPEP . 1 Mark Senn , March 5, 1993 I Page 2 1 I am sending a copy of Mr. Eyler's memo to the Public Safety Commission, and including I it under "Old Business" for next Thursday's meeting. If you wish to discuss this further, let me know what I can do to be of assistance. Thanks, Mark. 1 cc: Don Chmiel, Mayor Don Ashworth, City Manager Brian Beniek, Public Safety Commission Chair 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 S TRGAR- ROSCOE - FAUSCH, INC. 1 CONSULTI INEERS R PLA TRANSPORTAT ■ ENG CJ VIL ■ STRUCTUR ; IRO NMENTAL • LAND SURVEYORS SRF No. 0921634 MEMORANDUM ' TO: Scott Harr Public Safety Director City of Chanhassen FROM: Dennis R. Eyler, P.E. ' Principal DATE: March 4, 1993 SUBJECT: INTERSECTION CONTROL ON WEST 78TH STREET AT MARKET BOULEVARD AND LAREDO DRIVE ' As you requested, we have completed a review and analysis of intersection traffic control on West 78th Street specifically at the intersections of Market Boulevard and Laredo Drive. Based on this review and analysis, we offer the following comments and recommendations for your consideration: • Traffic counts were recently completed at both subject intersections on West 78th Street at Market Boulevard on February 10, 1993, and Laredo Drive on February 16, 1993. • The existing traffic control at both of these intersections consists of cross street stop control where only the north and southbound approaches are required to stop. • Based on the recent traffic counts and existing traffic control, an intersection capacity analysis was completed for each of the subject intersections. The results of these analyses indicates that during the peak periods the north and southbound approaches of Market Boulevard and Laredo Drive to West 78th Street are operating at poor levels of service. 1 1 Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 612/475 -0010 FAX 612/475 -2429 1 1 Scott Harr - 2 - March 4, 1993 1 • The existing or near future forecast traffic volumes (including increased traffic from new developments such as Market Square and Target) meet traffic signal warrants at the subject intersections, as well as the intersections of West 78th Street at Great Plains Road, Powers Boulevard, Kerber Boulevard and the Target site main access drive. The West 78th Street reconstruction project, scheduled for this year, will include traffic signal systems at these intersections. 1 • However, as indicated in Multi -way Stop Sign Warrant Number One in the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, "Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi -way stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation." • An all -way stop control capacity analysis of the subject intersections was completed based on the existing traffic volumes and intersection geometries. The results of these analyses indicate that the existing traffic volumes could be accommodated with all - way stop control at these intersections without incurring unacceptable delay and unacceptable queuing to traffic on West 78th Street. • However, the installation of an all -way stop control at any one intersection on 78th Street will create problems at driveways and adjacent intersections. Installing all -way stop control would reduce the natural platooning of vehicles along these roadways. The platoons are produced by slower drivers bunching up faster drivers. The all -way stop signs effectively meter vehicles away from an intersection at steady rates that may not create adequate gaps for traffic leaving driveways or side streets such as 1 Kerber Boulevard or Laredo Drive. The backup of traffic from the intersection if all - way stops are utilized could also affect the operation of some driveways. • If the intersection of Market Boulevard and West 78th Street were at an isolated location, we would readily recommend the installation of all -way stops for the interim until signals are installed. The fact is, both Laredo Drive and Kerber Boulevard are close by and their operations may actually become more hazardous with an all -way stop at Market. 1 With an all -way stop at Market Boulevard, Laredo Drive will have added problems for southbound traffic in the morning peak period. At Kerber Boulevard there would be a slight decrease in gaps in morning, but at that intersection the greatest problems would occur in the evening. 1 1 1 1 Scott Harr - 3 - March 4, 1993 1 • Having a single all -way stop controlled intersection at either Kerber Boulevard or 1 Laredo Drive rather then at Market Boulevard may solve specific problems at either of these intersections, but will produce greater negative impacts than having an all -way I stop at Market. • The one positive factor of an all -way stop at Market Boulevard is that traffic from the I residential areas north of 78th Street could get from either Kerber Boulevard or Laredo Drive to Market Boulevard to use the all -way stop by using Coulter Drive /Chanview Street. I • We have been recommending a wait and see approach not because we feel that we need to see accidents before all -way stops are installed, but because of our concerns 1 for the operations of the other intersections and driveways along West 78th Street. If one all -way stop does get installed, we would expect that the other two intersections I will also need all -way stop controls shortly thereafter. • The fact that all -way stops can be installed in a few hours gives the City of I Chanhassen the option of taking a wait and see position and monitoring traffic conditions during the next few months. 1 • We are currently investigating the possibility of accelerating as much as possible the installation of the Great Plains Boulevard and Market Boulevard signal systems. 1 I am also attaching a copy of a July 8, 1992 memorandum that also dealt with the stop sign issues. I Should you have any questions or comments concerning this review and analysis, please Y P call. 1 1 DRE /jal Attachment 1 1 1 1 1 S TRGAR - RO SC O E- F AU SCH, INC. ( LE; CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS II TRANSPORTATION ■ CI ■ STRUCTURAL ■ ENVIRON ■ L AND SUR VEYORS 1 SRF No. 0911540 II MEMORANDUM 1 TO: Charles Folch, P.E. City Engineer 1 City of Chanhassen FROM: Dennis R. Eyler, P.E. DATE: July 8, 1992 1 SUBJECT: WEST 78TH STREET AT GREAT PLAINS BOULEVARD AND II WEST 78TH STREET AT MARKET BOULEVARD WEST 78TH STREET AT POWER BOULEVARD REVIEW OF JUSTIFICATION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS II GENERAL We have re- evaluated the need for traffic signal control at these 1 two intersections. In performing this analysis we considered the following items: II 1. The quality of the existing traffic operations of each intersection. 2. The new commercial development along 78th Street (Market II Square) . 3. The temporary traffic pattern changes on T.H. 101 due to the II detour of Dakota Avenue during its reconstruction 4. The changes in traffic flow that will occur when T.H. 101 is II routed onto a common section with T.H. 5 between Dakota Avenue and Market Boulevard. 5. The vehicle operating costs and motorist delay costs for the 1 traffic using the intersections. 6. The construction, maintenance and operating costs of traffic 1 signals. 7. The impacts, both positive and negative, on the other 1 intersections along 78th Street as a result of the selected form of traffic control used at Market Boulevard and Great Plains Boulevard. 1 Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 I 612/475 -0010 FAX 612/475-2429 1 1 8. The timing of the need for additional traffic control with the development of the proposed Target store. II 9. The impacts of the new forecasts for full development on West 78th Street that reflect the current plans for a Target store and how those forecasts compare to the earlier studies II for West 78th Street. 1 OPERATIONS ANALYSIS - 78TH STREET AT GREAT PLAINS BOULEVARD Existing Traffic Volumes - 1992 1 This intersection was analyzed on a costs versus benefits basis for three possible types of traffic control: the existing stop signs on westbound 78th Street, traffic signals or all -way stop II signs. The results of the analysis were as follows: Annual Added Annual Cost Annual Cost Total II Vehicle Operating of Motorist of Control Annual Costs Delay Device Cost Existing $ 75,000 $20,000 $ 0 $ 95,000 1 Stops Signals $ 65,000 $25,000 $10,000 $100,000 II All -way $200,000 $40,000 $ 0 $240,000 Stops II The existing volumes do meet the warrants for traffic signal installation contained in the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control 1 Devices. The benefit cost analysis shows that the current volumes have reached a point where a signal does provide overall user benefits in excess of costs. 1 Impacts away from the intersection Installing all -way stop control will reduce the natural 1 platooning of vehicles along these roadways. The platoons are produced by slower drivers bunching up faster drivers. The all - way stops signs effectively meter vehicles away from an 1 intersection at steady rates that may not create adequate gaps for traffic leaving driveways or side streets. II The backup of traffic from intersection if all -way stops are utilized will affect the operation of other intersections and will block driveways. 1 1 _ 2 1 1 1 Conclusions and recommendations The recommendation at this point would typically be to monitor the intersection operation, but retain the existing control. However, a detour for Dakota Avenue is planned for 1993. ' Detour of Dakota Avenue - Traffic Volumes - Early 1993 The reconstruction and re- alignment of Dakota Avenue between T.H. 5 and T.H. 101 across the railroad tracks will require a detour for that traffic. The detour will consist of utilizing ' West 78th Street to Great Plains Boulevard and Great Plains Boulevard south to T.H. 5. The question has arisen as to which type of traffic control is needed at Great Plains and West 78th Street during the detour. The three options are again: Westbound stop signs, all -way stop control or traffic signals. Added 3 Month 3 Month Cost 3 Month Cost Total Vehicle Operating of Motorist of Control 3 Month Costs Delay Device Cost Signals $40,000 $25,000 $40,000(1) $105,000 , All -way $90,000 $80,000 $ 0 $170,000 Stops The all -way stop control intersection would be over its capacity during the p.m. peak hour by 10 to 15% and at capacity during the a.m. peak hour. Stop Signs The intersection cannot operate with only "STOP" ' on WB 78th control. The expected volumes would be 150% of the capacity of the intersection. (1) Assumes a 3 month useful life for a temporary signal minus salvage value of usable hardware items. Impacts away from the intersection I/ The use of stop signs or all -way stops to control this intersection during the Dakota Avenue detour will result in extensive backups along westbound 78th Street during the p.m. peak period. The left turn backup will restrict the ability of right turning vehicles to easily get to the intersection. These two movements will compound their backups to extend eastward over 1000 feet from Great Plains Boulevard if the existing stop sign control is retained. The use of all -way stops will result in a backup of 500 to 700 feet. r II II In the morning the northbound right turn to eastbound 78th Street will also experience extended backups. This will undoubtedly I extend back across the railroad tracks. Northbound traffic on Great Plains heading west on 78th Street will also be affected by this backup. The backup for this approach will be worse if all- ' way stop control is used. In either case, several driveways will be blocked on each approach. 1 With all -way stop control, the eastbound 78th Street approach will also experience backups to the point that the left turns I will cut -off the through traffic heading for southbound Great Plains Boulevard. Conclusions and recommendations I Traffic signals should be installed to handle the intersection during the detour of Dakota Avenue. If traffic signals cannot be I utilized at this intersection during the detour, then all -way stop control must be utilized. With the all -way stop control, each approach to the intersection must be striped or widened I teporari1y to provide for 2 lanes for as great a distance back from the intersection as is possible. These improvements are needed in order to increase storage capabilities and intersection efficiency. II Rerouted T.H.101 Plus Market Square Development - Mid 1993 1 The question of operations of the 78th Street and Great Plains intersection, after T.H. 101 has been re- routed, has been asked. Added to that condition, is the expectation that the Market II Square development will reach full occupancy by the end of 1992. These two factors will produce the traffic conditions expected for 1993. This also assumes that no additional development has occurred in downtown Chanhassen, such as the proposed Target II store. Target is not expected to open any earlier than the end of 1993. II The following is an analysis of the operation of this intersection as would be expected in 1993. Annual Added Annual Cost Annual Cost Total 1 Vehicle Operating of Motorist of Control Annual Costs Delay Device Cost II WB 78th $90,000 $40,000 $ 0 $130,000 Stops II Signals $85,000 $30,000 $10,000 $125,000 All -way $250,000 $50,000 $ 0 $300,000 Stops 11 4 II 11 II Conclusions and recommendations As with the other scenarios, all -way stop control would not be I appropriate. The economics of signal control are slightly better than stop control at this point in time. II Conditions After Target Opens - Late 1993 /Early 1994 How will the operations of the 78th Street and Great Plains II intersection be affected after Target opens at the end of 1993 or early 1994. This analysis also assumes that no other additional development has occurred in downtown Chanhassen, other than the II proposed Target store and any attendant development on its related parcels. This would be the expected 1994 condition. The following is an analysis of the operation of this , intersection as would be expected in 1994. Annual Added Annual Cost Annual Cost Total ' Vehicle Operating of Motorist of Control Annual Costs Delay Device Cost WB 78th $200,000 $60,000 $ 0 $260,000 II Stops Signals $110,000 $40,000 $10,000 $160,000 II All -way $280,000 $70,000 $ 0 $350,000 Stops II Conclusions and recommendations ' As with the other scenarios, all -way stop control would not be appropriate. The economics of signal control have clearly become more favorable than stop control at this point in time. 1 With the use of either; all -way stops or stop control on westbound 78th Street, the intersection would be at over 90% of I/ its capacity. A traffic signal would only be at less than 50% of its capacity. Any significant development in addition to Target, would exceed the capacity of the intersection if it is not controlled by traffic signals. 1 The installation of traffic signals would be clearly recommended. II 11 II 5 11 1 FINAL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 78TH AT GREAT PLAINS ' Conclusions 1. This intersection currently meets signal warrants, but there is not an overriding "immediate" need for them in 1992. See Figure 1. 2. The detour of Dakota Avenue will add 500 to 600 vehicles to this intersection during both the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Signal control is needed during the time of the detour. 3. The re- routing of T.H. 101 in 1993 despite the opening of Market Square will result in traffic volumes that would be actually less than those in 1992, but those volumes would still in the range where signal control is justified. 4. Target is expected to open by late 1993 or early 1994 and signals will be definitely needed by that time. ' 5. The project development and lead time for signal installation is of significant concern. There are risks associated with taking a wait and see approach. Recommendations 1. Install a traffic signal in time to be operational for the detour of Dakota Avenue. 2. If the lead time for signal equipment will be a problem, provide a temporary stage for the signal installation. Install as much permanent conduit, handholes, detectors and other equipment as possible while utilizing a "borrowed" controller and "borrowed" signal indications with span wire and wood pole mounting. r 3. With the current project schedule for construction in early 1993, equipment delivery should not be a problem. OPERATIONS ANALYSIS - 78TH STREET AT MARKET BOULEVARD ' Existing Traffic Volumes - 1992 This intersection was analyzed on a costs versus benefits basis for three possible types of traffic control: the existing stop signs on northbound and southbound Market Boulevard, traffic signals or all -way stop signs. The results of the analysis were as follows: 1 6 r 11 Annual Added Annual Cost Annual Cost Total Vehicle Operating of Motorist of Control Annual II Costs Delay Device Cost Stop Signs $ 40,000 $ 10,000 $ 0 $ 50,000 On Market II Signals $ 90,000 $ 40,000 $10,000 $140,000 All -way $210,000 $120,000 $ 0 $330,000 II Stops The existing v olumes are approaching the levels needed to g PP g meet m the warrants for traffic signal installation contained in the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The benefit cost II analysis shows that the current volumes have not reached a point where a signal does provide overall user benefits in excess of costs when comparing a signal versus the existing stop control. A signal would be clearly superior to all -way stop control, II however. Impacts away from the intersection II Installing all -way stop control would reduce the natural platooning of vehicles along these roadways. The platoons are I produced by slower drivers bunching up faster drivers. The all - way stops signs effectively meter vehicles away from an intersection at steady rates that may not create adequate gaps II for traffic leaving driveways or side streets such as Kerber or Laredo. The backup of traffic from intersection if all -way stops are II utilized will affect the operation of other intersections and will block driveways. Conclusions and recommendations 1 The recommendation at this point is to monitor the intersection operation, but retain the existing control. However, the Market Square development is expected to be fully occupied by the end of 1992. Market Square Development - 1993 The question of operations of the 78th Street and Market 1 Boulevard intersection, after the Market Square development has reached full occupancy (late 1992) and T.H. 101 has been re- routed, has been asked. These two factors will produce the II traffic conditions expected for 1993. This also assumes that no additional development has occurred in downtown Chanhassen, such as the proposed Target store. Target is not expected to open any 1 earlier than the end of 1993. 7 II II II The following is an analysis of the operation of this II intersection as would be expected in 1993. Annual Added Annual Cost Annual Cost Total II Vehicle Operating of Motorist of Control Annual Costs Delay Device Cost Market $ 70,000 $ 50,000 $ 0 $130,000 II Stops Signals $100,000 $ 60,000 $10,000 $170,000 1 All -way $250,000 $250,000 $ 0 $500,000 Stops II Conclusions and recommendations II Traffic signals would be marginally warranted in 1993. All -way stop control would not be appropriate. The economics of signal control may still be less than stop control in 1993, but delay on Market could be greater than expected and there is a potential I for accidents to occur. Added to these factors is the economics of installing two signal systems in one project. 1 Geometric improvements should be made along 78th Street. An eastbound right turn lanes should be provided for the driveway located west of Market and at Market Boulevard itself. The right II turn lane at Market Boulevard will serve to reduce delays for the westbound left turns from 78th Street and significantly reduce delays to eastbound right turning traffic. 1 The right turn lane at Market will help make the Market /T.H. 5 route more attractive for eastbound traffic destined for eastbound T.H. 5, when compared to the 78th /Great Plains or 1 78th /Dakota routes. These right turn lanes should be constructed as a continuous widened roadway, in order to ultimately become an additional through lane. II Conditions After Target Opens - 1994 I How will the operations of the 78th Street and Market Boulevard intersection be affected after Target opens at the end of 1993 or early 1994. This analysis also assumes that no other additional II development has occurred in downtown Chanhassen, other than the proposed Target store and any attendant development on its related parcels. This would be the expected 1994 condition. 1 1 1 8 1 1 The following is an analysis of the operation of this intersection as would be expected in 1994. 1 Annual Added Annual Cost Annual Cost Total Vehicle Operating of Motorist of Control Annual II Costs Delay Device Cost Market $160,000 $200,000 $ 0 $360,000 Stops II Signals $180,000 $130,000 $10,090 $320,000 All -way $350,000 $300,000 $ 0 $650,000 II Stops Conclusions and recommendations II As with the other scenarios, all -way stop control would not be 1 appropriate. A signal would be clearly warranted and the economics of signal control have definitely become more favorable than stop control at this point in time. 1 With the use of either; all -way stops or stop control on Market Boulevard, the intersection would be over capacity by 10 to 25 II percent. A traffic signal would only be at less than 60% of its capacity. Any significant development in addition to Target, would further add to the problems of the intersection if it is not controlled by traffic signals. 1 The installation of traffic signals would be clearly recommended. 1 FINAL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 78TH AT MARKET BOULEVARD Conclusions • II 1. This intersection currently does not meet signal warrants, II and there is not an overriding "immediate" need for them. See Figure 2. 2. The opening of Market Square will result in traffic volumes 1 that are somewhat higher, and the volumes would be in the range where signal control is justified. 3. Target is expected to open by 1994 and signals will be 1 definitely needed by that time. 4. The project development and lead time for signal 1 installation is of significant concern. There are risks associated with taking a wait and see approach. II 9 1 1 Recommendations ' 1. If a permanent signal is to be installed at 78th Street and Great Plains Boulevard, then the installation of a signal system at Market Boulevard should be done at the same time, despite the fact that it may not be technically warranted. It will, however be warranted after Market Square is in full operation. A master controller should also be purchased to provide coordination along 78th Street. 11 These actions should be taken for the following reasons: a. The economics of having two signals in one construction contract as opposed to two separate projects. b. The lead time for signal equipment will be a problem. c. Development of a coordinated signal system along 78th Street. Ultimately there may be as many as 6 traffic ' signals along 78th Street. These signals can be operated with an arterial master controller. Ideally the master controller should be purchased at the time the second intersection is planned to be placed in operation. This will make it easier to acquire compatible equipment, all from the same manufacturer and local supplier. The master controller then can provide automatic system timing plan changes, remote signal timing changes and remote monitoring of signal operations by maintenance and traffic operations personnel. ' A signal coordination system can also do automatic traffic counts to help the city in assessing the long term traffic impacts of land use decisions. Signal coordination would not only provide optimal overall operation by minimizing unnecessary stops and delays, but signal coordination can be used to control speeds, once a sufficient number of intersections are in operation. Traffic Flows Resulting from Proposed Developments The changes in traffic volumes that will occur at 78th Street and ' Market Boulevard as a result of the full development of Market Square are shown in Figure 3. The changes in traffic volumes that will occur at 78th Street and Great Plains Boulevard as a result of the full development of Market Square and also result from the re- routing of T.H. 101 are shown in Figure 4. 10 r 1 11 Figure 5 shows a comparison of the peak hour traffic volumes for the old full development scenario for 78th Street with the current full development proposal. TRAFFIC SIGNAL NEED AT WEST 78TH STREET AND POWER BOULEVARD 1 Existing traffic volumes at this intersection do not currently satisfy the requirements of Warrant 11, Peak Hour Warrant. However, once Target opens sometime in 1994, the forecast traffic volumes will easily satisfy these requirements (see Figure 6). Traffic signal control should be considered to be installed at this intersection prior to or immediately following the 1994 opening of the Target Development. Summary of Recommendations I/ 1. Install traffic signals at 78th Street and Great Plains Boulevard as soon as possible, ideally this would be done in time to be operational for the Dakota Avenue (T.H. 101) detour. A temporary signal stage may be required while awaiting delivery of permanent hardware. 2. Install traffic signals at 78th Street and Market Boulevard in the same project that provides the permanent signals for Great Plains Boulevard. 3. Acquire an arterial master controller for 78th Street with the installation of the two signal systems on 78th Street. The master controller can be located either in City Hall or in one of the individual intersection controller cabinets. 4. Construct eastbound right turn lanes on 78th Street at the entrance to Market Square and at Market Boulevard. 5. Install traffic signals at West 78th Street and Power 1 Boulevard prior to or immediately following the 1994 opening of the Target Development. 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' .. . - - • . ._ - ... - :;- - -...:. - .',..;: ... -- .:,'-,--;.-- -.. :,'' 1, , ;...':,' .--, f.::.."--'...,: _ _ t DESTINATION - JOBS SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT 7 1993 Southwest Metro Area Community Career Fair — The Express Route to A Great Job! HIGHWAY 5 CORRIDOR On Tuesday, April 27, 1993, the Southwest Metro area 1 PROJECT PROGRESS employers will be conducting a Career Job Fair at Eden REPORT Prairie Center. This Career Fair represents a pioneer- ing effort on the part of local businesses, communities I and government agencies. Last fall, the City Council initiated the Highway 5 Corndor Project. The project has a series of goals including: The primary goals of this Career Fair is to facilitate the placement of unemployed and underemployed individu- I als - primarily from inner city neighborhoods - into 1 • Working with MnDOT to develop designs for complet- quality jobs in the southwest metro area using mass ing Highway 5 improvements out to Highway 41 which transit. Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC), I are sensitive to the needs of protecting the environment, the public transit authority serving the communities of maintaining a sense of community in Chanhassen, and Chanhassen, Chaska and Eden Prairie, will play a support high quality development For example, the use significant part in helping achieve this primary goal. I of a bridge over Bluff Creek is being considered as This program, commonly referred as reverse commut- opposed to a culvert to allow a trail and wildlife to pass ing, has been designed to help bridge the gap between southwest metro communities - an area with one of under the highway. the fastest rates of job creation in the region - and the I inner city population which has orie of the highest rates 2 Develop plans for what are being referred to as of unemployment in the Twin Cities. parallel boulevards or parkways that would serve as main 1 streets of the community Essentially, development along If any business person is interested in finding out more Highway 5 would be focused on these parallel roads and information or interested in participating in the Career not on Highway 5 proper. These roads may run near Fair, please contact Diane Harberts, Transit Highway 5 and be equipped with a landscaped buffer or Administrator for SMTC, at 934 -7928. I they may take more remote alignments. Many trips would be able to be completed without ever going on to WEST 78TH STREET the highway. A trail would be incorporated along the 1 boulevard. TRAFFIC SAFETY We have been receiving an increased number of 3. Refine the City's Land Use Plan along the corridor to concerns regarding vehicle traffic on West 78th meet community needs. Environmentally sensitive areas Street. The combination of our population increase will be designated for preservation. and new businesses downtown have contributed to heavier traffic. 1 4, Develop new ordinances and standards to ensure With traffic signals being scheduled for installation that the development is going to occur along the corridor within the year on West 78th Street, many of the is of high quality and sensitively designed. frustrating waits at stop signs should be coming to an I end. In the meantime, however,COOPERATION must To undertake the study, the City Council has appointed a be the goal! In addition to the newspaper and news - Task Force which includes 16 individuals comprised of letter articles that we have used to ask people to I residents at large, as well as representation from the please be patient as we go through this phase of Planning Commission, HRA, and Park and Recreation growth, traffic officers will be maintaining a patrol on Commission. Members of the City Council also regularly West 78th Street, including radar enforcement. in meetin s The While issuing traffic tickets is the last thing we want I participate meetings. city has also retained to do, we do want to take means available to prevent outside assistance from the firms of Barton-Aschman accidents and injuries. and Camiros who will be working with city staff to corn- plete the project Thank you for your cooperation. 9 V i 1 Y UF i 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 1 - (612) (612) 937 -1 900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORAN 1 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager DATE: January 11, 1993 1 SUBJ: Stop Signs on West 78th Street 1 Our downtown consulting engineers, Strgar Roscoe- Fausch, have informed Charles and me that the state would, in all likelihood, allow us to place four -way stop signs along West 78th Street. The allowance would recognize that the Council has authorized signals at these locations. I had an opportunity to meet with Councilman Senn in regards to this item. During his campaign work, he found that the primary concern of most residents living in the Western Hills area was their lack of ability to get onto West 78th Street. I have placed this item on to the agenda at the request of Councilman Senn. Installation of four -way stop signs would improve en 1 side streets. It would also, in all likelihood, reduce thenumbe of vehicles cutting through town and speeding. However, the downside is quite significant. Mainline travel would be difficult. Typical delays at each of the four -way stops would be 6 -8 vehicles, with that increasing to 20 or more vehicles at peak periods. With it taking almost one minute for a vehicle to 111 through the intersection, the delay for mainline traffic could be far more significant than the current delays felt by the side street traffic. Another major downside of four -way sign installations is a recognition that once installed, they cannot be removed. A vehicle become accustomed to having the West 78th Street traffic stop at Market or Kerber cou d easily has pull out into the path of a vehicle going 40 -50 mph. The danger of posting four -way stops'and then learning that you have made a mistake is far more dangerous than not I first place. If we learn that we had made a mistake, the only logical choice wow d then bet to assign an officer to that intersection during peak problem becomes compounded if numerous intersections Id area resource we don't have and the I posted). Other issues which should be reviewed before considering installing four -way stops would be the effect of such to downstream traffic. For example, installing four -way stops at Market may improve the access for Market Boulevard vehicles. However, unless Kerber was also posted, Kerber traffic would find more difficulty in getting onto West 78th Street than the currently y es- 1 L 4 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 ril: ty Council 93 have. The stop sign at Ma rket would release traffic on a consistent 100 -150 ft. interval without allowing for the gaps that currently exist Again, there are a number of issues which should be thoroughly .discussed and researched before the Council makes a decision to install four -way stops. As stated earlier, Councilman Senn has asked that this item be placed on to the agenda and I would anticipate that he wishes to relay comments he received during his campaign. However, should the Council feel that stop signs may be warranted, I would suggest that this item be forwarded to the Public Safety Commission for them to review each of the potential advantages and disadvantages associated with four -way stop installations and to forward their recommendation to the Council. I would anticipate that their review would include input from the Carver County Sheriff, Public Safety Director, City Engineer, and our consulting engineers. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 1 It's a Boy........ 1 DANIEL TODD HOFFMAN � BORN: March 17, 1993 .-., 7:22 a.m. � ;� 1 WEIGHT: 9 lbs. 1 oz. * LENGTH: 201/2 inches 1 PROUD PARENTS: Todd and Liz Hoffman 1 PROUD SISTERS: Claire and Hannah 'd' It's a keeper!! 1 0 0 a� 2 za ki Otto G. Bonestroo. PE. Howard A. Sanford, P.E. Michael P Rau, P E_ {!/ Mil B. Jensen. Bonestroo Robert W Rosene, P.E* Keith A. Gordon, P.E. Agnes M Ring, A.I.C.P L. Phillip Gravel 111. P.E Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E Robert R. Pfefferle, PE. Thomas W Peterson, P.E. Karen L Wremen, PE. I MI Marvin L. Somata, PE Richard W Foster. P.E. Michael C Lynch, P.E. Gary D Knstofitz, PE Rosene Richard E. Turner, PE. David 0 Loskota, PE. James R. Maland. PE. F Todd Foster. P.E Glenn Cook. TN Anderlik & Thomas E. Noyes. Jerry A. Bourdon. P.E. 4 Kenneth P Anderson. P.E. Shawn D P.E Robert G Schunicht. P.E Mark A. Hanson, P.E. Mark R Rolfs. P.E. Cecilia Olivier, P.E. I Associates Susan M Eberlin. C.P.A Michael T. Rautmann, P.E. Mark A Seep, P.E. Charles A. Erickson 'Senior Consultant Ted K. Field. P.E. Gary W Morien. P.E. Leo M. Pawelsky Thomas R Anderson. A I A. Daniel J. Edgerton. P.E. Harlan M. Olson Engineers & Architects Donald C. Burgard. PE Daryl K. Kirschenman, P.E. James F Engelhardt Thomas E. Angus, P.E. Philip J. Caswell, P.E. I Ismael Martinez. P.E. Mark D. Wallis. P.E March 9, 1993 1 I Mr. Charles Folch City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Dr. I Chanhassen, MN 55317 CITY OF CHANHASSEN EMBED Re: Johnson - Dolesji Property I City Project 92 -5 MAR �oo� Our File No. 39308 c �± Cp DEPT. 1 Dear Charles: ENCINEENI DEPT • This letter will update you on the status of the plans and specifications for the above I referenced project. At this time we have had to put the final P & S preparation on hold until the development of properties in the area becomes clear. 1 The Song, Davidson, and Stockdale properties are all in some phase of preliminary planning. Since the development of these properties will directly affect Project 92 -5, we will wait a few weeks until better information is available. I Based on how things stand today I can see the following changes being made to the utility Y g g g tY layouts presented in the Report: I 1) The 12" Trunk Sewer from the Lake Ann interceptor will extend westward 1 through the Davidson property and be constructed deep enough to serve much of the Song property. I 2) The proposed lift station will be downsized to reflect the diversion of much of the Song property drainage to the gravity sewer. I 3) The lateral sewer on the Rottlund property and the lateral water on the Davidson property will be added. Assessment waivers will be signed by the two property owners. 1 4) The lift station and part of the east -west water main through the Johnson - Dolesji property may be phased in, depending on how Lundgren Bros. 1 eventually decides to develop the Johnson - Dolesji and Song properties. 1 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, Minnesota 55113.612- 636.4600 1 1 Mr. Charles Folch March 9, 1993 City of Chanhassen 1 Page -2- 1 As you can see, there are quite a number of unknowns yet to be finalized. Since the sanitary sewer wetland crossing is now being constructed, I think we can delay the 1 remainder of Project 92 -5 until more of the development information is available. We could still plan to approve the plan on April 12, 1993 and award a contract on May 10, 1993 or May 24, 1993. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1 1 Phil Gravel PG:plo cc: Mr. Don Ashworth - Chanhassen Mr. Terry Forbord - Lundgren Bros. Mr. Don Jensen - Rottlund Homes Mr. Brett Davidson Mr. David Stockdale 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Minnesota Landscape Arboretum P.O Box39 3675 Arboretum Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 March 12, 1993 9. C!TY `" Mr. Paul Krauss, AICP Director of Planning City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive P. 0. Box 147 1 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Paul: Thank you for expressing your concerns to me regarding the Arboretum's role in guiding development around its borders. As one might expect, this is something of overriding importance to the future well -being of the Arboretum, its growing membership (presently at 12,000), and visitorship (presently just under 200,000 per year). Because of this great concern, I have begun to inform those who are supporters of the Arboretum and those who can affect changes which are beneficial to our needs about the problems surrounding us. The City of Chanhassen, of course, is one of the key groups that can initiate and control positive change so I have presented my views to you on several occasions, as I have at the meetings of the 11 Highway 5 Task Force. I think I have also expressed them in a most straightforward manner to the Planning Commission and the City Council. 1 I recently wrote an article for our newsletter, (copy attached), to inform them of the various activities and developments that could play a major role in downgrading the environment of the Arboretum. I have asked members to write to the Chanhassen City Council to express their concern and to encourage actions supporting development control. Since I have received copies of some of the letters, I know members are writing the Council. You referred to a public radio interview a week or so ago. The person commenting on development in Chanhassen was Frank Martin, an Arboretum member. I did not know until after his presentation what he said. Frank has helped me on several occasions and continues to do so. He is not an Arboretum employee or under my direct control nor do I do his thinking for him in any way. As a matter of fact, he and associate, Chris Faust, have done an award winning photo essay documentary on suburban development and they both continue to work on that project. One of his essays, "Arcadia at the Edge," is in the Summer 1992 issue of Design Quarterly. Some of it is photographed in Chanhassen. 1 1 1 Mr. Paul Krauss Page Two To keep you up to date on Arboretum activities, we are or will be 1 undertaking to secure our operations and to ameliorate the impact of any surrounding development (which, of course, incudes Victoria and Chaska as well as Chanhassen) through the following: 1) A presentation to the Regents of the University of Minnesota on the problems and their potential impact on the Arboretum; 2) Discussion with a number of state legislators and agencies about these problems and potential solutions; 3) Have the Arboretum Ad Hoc Committee on Boundaries recommend a series of actions aimed at safeguarding the Arboretum and ask our Foundation Board of Trustees and the University to begin implementation of these recommendations; 1 4) Continue a high profile media campaign to draw continuing attention to the barrage of highway and land development around the Arboretum. 5) Continue to work with Chanhassen on the Highway 5 Task Force, Carver County on Bavaria Road, and negotiate with private land owners. In summary, I hope the Highway 5 Task Force will solve some of the city's and the Arboretum's problems. Although I feel it is moving in the right direction, I am concerned that it will only have a small influence on land development at the Arboretum borders, unless they can commit to more in -depth considerations of Arboretum issues. Of course, we need more than cosmetic changes to the development proposed on all sides of the Arboretum. We will need land use controls that create a transition between the Arboretum and surrounding development. Sincer ly, i I Peter . Olin Direct•r PJO:sf c: Chanhassen Mayor and City Council Chanhassen Planning Commission Highway 5 Task Force (to be handed out at the next meeting) Arboretum Ad Hoc Committee on Boundaries Attachment 1 11 D I R E C T O R ' S M E S S A G E 1 EVERY NOW AND THEN SOMETHING s 0 A farm, critical pletely removed to accommodate COMES UP that threatens the growth at the Door because it connects the development of the proposed one and of the Arboretum. Sometimes it's a Arboretum and the Horti- two –acre buildings on this currently financial problem, other times it's by PETER OLIN, cultural Research Center steep site. This development also puts drought or a bad storm. We devise Director along Highway 5, is likely to light industry, a gas station and multifam- solutions to these problems, solve become a prime residential ily housing up to the border of the them and move forward. At this time, development along our back Arboretum on the corner of Highways 41 a new problem sits at our doorstep —a doorstep. This land has half controlling and 82nd Street. 1 seemingly benign situation called interest of our presently secluded Amazingly, even the Arboretum has "progress." Wood Duck Pond. lip to now, Arbore- been approached to sell the Horticultural Progress is the proposed development tum purchase offers have not been Research Center (HRC) property for a I looming over almost the entire Arboretum accepted. shopping center. Already, east of and perimeter. It threatens the sanctity of our ©Behind the Arboretum on the south adjacent to the Arboretum Horticultural grounds as a haven for plants and people, boundary, a 20 –acre piece of land was Research Center property, old farms have and it compromises the inherent integrity just placed on the market for 510,000 per mostly been sold for future land speculation. of the singular beauty here. acre. We cannot buy all the land around us. Over the past several years. land 0 Noisy motor traffic will dramatically We should, however, expect to have I speculators. developers and corporations increase on the entire south edge of the compatible development surrounding us as have been buying the open land surround- Arboretum — should a push by Chaska, a special development zone. The Arbore ing the Arboretum. Chanhassen. Chaska Victoria and Chanhassen to connect tum is a nationally recognized resource and and Victoria are also busy with approved new County Road 18 in Chaska to the needs special consideration for compatible I and proposed plans to (1) widen state proposed upgraded West 82nd Street usage to its surrounding borders. The impact Highway 5 to four lanes up to the and Bavaria road succeed. of all this development and roadway -krboretum's border; (2) widen and 0 & 0 A final blow in the form of a enlargement could be devastating. I egrade Highway 41 at the intersection of major industrial and commercial No authorization should be given to Highway 5; (3) widen and straighten development (some 178 acres) has just development which destroys the natural Bavaria road along the Arboretum west been conceptually approved by the features of any piece of land, be it water, I border: and (4) widen. straighten, level Chanhassen City Council for the wetlands, vegetation or landform. Further, and pave West 82nd Street along the southeast corner of Highway 5 and 41. no development should be approved until .Arboretum south boundary. The landforms will need to be com- the developer presents an appropriate On the surface, these plans almost seem wholesome at best and innocuous at rticultural worst. But probe a little further, and the •rch Center - - '` combined impact. if allowed to proceed / Proposed p p p : "::N: y eBlinnewashta unchecked, becomes alarmingly apparent: Bavaria Rd , --v.--•i - :, ;Y ; Hwy 41 Upgrade : © Mills Fleet Farm has purchased „' '` ^ ' farmland on the northeast corner of 7 - .. Highways 5 and 41, intent upon %/ / . - / � / � /� building a large discount store there. / /,:_ / / � j Hwy 5 @ More houses are to be added to the / / / / �` f development underway across the street i ,�// from the Arboretum entrance. — @ �� ;// 4 • ® Squarely in the center of a major ✓ j� ` viewshed of the Arboretum, just west : ✓ .. -,. Proposed of the above – mentioned site, a build- s .;/ County County Hwy 18 able lot practically sitting in Lake #1 011 ■ II II ■III Minnewashta awaits a buyer to seal its . / �� 7r • fate as a monument to lax standards. i 1 Arboretum New . -4. March -Apr i 1 1993 N N O U N C E M E N A TS : VOLUT\�TEER • j - • rni .r conceptual plan which relates new construction to the site's natural resources i • ;,: 7 -. and gives respect to the cultural develop- 0PPORTUl\ ITIES r � �.;_ ment pattern set out by the city. If you are interested in any of the following volunteer - . = • = • What can you do to help the Arbore- y Y • . .` _. t -. _ tum? At the moment, write to the opportunities, please call Shirley Mah Kooyman, • :•..: _ .�: _. _T_ Chanhassen City Council members volunteer program coordinator, at (612) 443 -2460, ext. dirs.! • - expressing your concern about the 566. ••;-. _ -`. 4; development around the Arboretum and its Office Assistant— Assist with research on grant potentially deleterious impact on our site: applications, typing, filing, photocopying, data entry,__`, mailings and other clerical tasks as needed. Computer , _•_ CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL ^, - 600 COULTER DRIVE knowledge is helpful but not necessary. On-the--job CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 training will include learning WordPerfect and DBase Ik......:- We will need the help of every member on the computer. Job is available Monday -Friday - - and friend to make a major change in already only. Commitment is for 1/2 day a week. • ` • -'ti- ,.. y' approved and proposed development. I hope Giftshop Helper —Job duties include pricing, waiting ;`a we can count on your support. C on customers, sorting inventory and being cashier. T Help is needed on weekdays and weekends. On -the- , job training will be provided. Commitment is for 1/2 )--` - Parked Art dayaweek. ----4.-- ' �� R Third Annual visitors Hospitality Aide —Greet and welcome the A '; ' visitors in the tearoom. Help carry the food trays for = _ • the elderly, disabled and families with children and - _ Parking Lot Conference • . •` 4_ `' V serve beverages to the dining guests. Help is needed Y _ ; on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. �i •' �' March 19, 1993 On the job training will be provided. Commitment is - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. _ -- s- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for either Saturday or Sunday - s ` - ; ' . { }t'. Fee, lunch included: $40.00, 315.00 students ^ _� _ ,., -• .�_" Volunteer Appreciation Day •::'+.r•= ` The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Be sure to mark your calendar for the annual spring °< Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Volunteer Appreciation Day to be held on the afternoon ' . v;.'' _ - '_" S • Landscape Architects are pleased to announce an of Wednesday, May 12. Invitations will be sent to .- -' �. _ innovative way of viewing parking lots — beyond Arboretum volunteers who helped in 1992 with 10 asphalt and plants. the parking lot as a piece of art. hours or more of volunteer time. For members of Plant -...1 ,' rr = _ Challenge your definition of a parking lot by listen- Societies who volunteered, a single invitation will be • = - : �t ;' L' ins to morning keynote speaker Dianne Bos, visual sent to the President of the Plant Society for general ;y= =?' ;._ . arcs manager for Harbourfront Centre, Toronto as she announcement. I 2a - - demonstrates the use of gardens as art in the toughest r ' .% sti of all urban environments. Stanton Sears. a local �. t ` - environmental artist, discusses the artist's perspective trees that survive and prosper in the parking lot ' - - r ' • ./....s.. . .. ,. . r , L .,T • of a arking lot: Jack Becker reviews area parking lot environment. Engineers Mike Marty and Bill Cody � !...';,• -=,` P P Y Y :4 :e__- -:; happenings and Rip Rapson, deputy mayor of consider alternative methods of construction and -- = - �` -"- _, Minneapolis. presents the city's novel ideas and drainage that reduce the negative environmental = -_:. : _ '.�r . , approaches to the parking lot. impact of parking lots. -1.1.,... The afternoon features keynote speaker, Jon Special thanks to the U.S. Forest Services Urban -• �:, "" �.. I. f r . Burley, landscape architect. University of Minnesota Forestry Center for a grant in support of this confer- . --' - : . alumnus and doctoral candidate, presenting findings ence. To register or receive more information, call ▪ :F on how plants grow in this difficult environment. Carol Spandl, 443 -2460 ext. 772. Register by March _ ` Extension forester Gary Johnson discusses alternative 15. 1993. C - ` = - _r March -Apr I1 199.1 Arboretum News ' s- t _ `- :lc!.,. 1 ee SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION UPDATE WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Legislation proposals to increase funding for transit and highway funding are stalled. The 9 P P 9 Governor's awaited transportation funding package has not been sent to the legislature and it is probable that the Governor will not recommend a package that includes a tax increase or tax extension to motor fuels. Concerned about the President's energy tax and its impact on Minnesota the Governor has suggested that for 1993 additional funds be made available for transit. If no state funding is available, it is probable that projects such as Highway 212 could be further delayed. 1 To voice your concern that a transportation funding program be enacted in 1993, you are urged to write a Fetter, fax or contact your legislator and the Governor. In your message, you should state that: • lack of funding will increase the replacement cycle from the current 105 years. • delays in projects will increase costs. • lack of increased state funding will put pressure on other revenue sources (property tax) for county and municipal road improvements and maintenances Enclosed for your information are the fax numbers for the Governor, House, and Senate. Also enclosed is a copy of the letter sent by the Coalition to the Governor. Governor Carlson 296 -2089 House 296 -1563 Senate 296 -6511 1 1 1 1 1 1 SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION COALITION 470 Pillsbury Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 337 -9300 1 Honorable Arne Carlson March 3, 1993 Governor, State of Minnesota Room 131 - DELIVERED BY MAIL AND FAX State Capitol 296 -2089 St. Paul, MN 55155 1 RE: Increased Transportation Funding Dear Governor Carlson: • The Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition is an organization of private businesses, 1 local governments, and individuals advocating for -the improvement of the corridor's transportation system. The corridor stretches from Eden Prairie to the South Dakota border. 1 Our organization has worked for several years to complete highway and bridge projects that link the metropolitan area to greater Minnesota. The projects include the improvement of Trunk Highway 5, and the construction of Highway 212. All of the projects have involved local financial participation to match available federal and state funds. The projects are in various stages of completion. The Highway 5 project is in the planning phase and Highway 212 is scheduled for construction in late 1993. All of the projects are programmed for state highway funds and due to past deferrals have been delayed for as long as 18 months. Indeed, a new Highway 212 has been proposed since the 1940's. As a result, project costs have increased. We are aware of your concern regarding transportation taxes but we firmly believe that 1 the state should increase its revenue for highways and transit. Without a revenue increase, the state's transportation system could deteriorate and as a result require a significant tax increase in the near future. Such a revenue strategy is costly and inefficient and we urge you to provide during the 1993 Session a proposal to fund our transportation needs and match available federal funds. There is a serious shortfall in current funding in transportation funding projects. According to data available from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the current rate of replacement for Minnesota highways is once every 105 years. The equivalent of a 5 cents per gallon increase in - transportation funding will only enable MNDOT to keep on schedule with its current construction program and maintain this rate of replacement. It is very desireable that this rate of replacement be reduced to once every 50 years. This requires the equivalent of an 11 cents per gallon increase. It isn't essential to the Coalition that the means of raising the revenue is a gas tax, so long as revenue in an amount equivalent to 5 cents per gallon is enacted in law this session. We believe that a responsible amount of new revenue should also be enacted for transit purposes. 1 1 Honorable Arne Carlson March 3, 1993 1 Page 2 1 Failure to enact increased funding for highway projects at this time may increase the rate of highway replacement to more than 105 years! This will inflict even greater problems upon future generations due to our lack of stewardship of our state infrastructure. 1 Furthermore, delay is likely to increase the cost of completing currently scheduled improvements. The state needs leadership during this session of the legislature from the Governor and the legislature to develop consensus concerning the need, amount and method of raising these increased transportation funds. • We ask that you do your part. 1 Sincerely, 1 Robert J. Linda!! President Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition 1 RJL /ekr cc: Board Members 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 E 1 11111 NM 1 r 1 11111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 03 -08 -93 PAGE 1 CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 048071 105.17 GUY'S TRAVEL & TRAINING 048096 71.44 FRANKIE'S TRAVEL & TRAINING 2 176.61 NECESSARY EXPENDITURES SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING CHANHASSEN H . R . A . A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 03 -08 -93 PAGE 2 CHECK II A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 050840 66.56 AMERICABLE OTHER EQUIPMENT AND -SALES TAX ON PURCHASES 050841 1,555.42 BRAUN INTERTEC FEES, SERVICE 050842 6.51 CHANHASSEN CENTER DRUG SUPPLIES, OFFICE ' AND -SALES TAX ON PURCHASES 050843 133.49 FESTIVAL FOODS TRAVEL & TRAINING AND -SALES TAX ON PURCHASES 050844 1,587.15 HOLMES & GRAVEN FEES, SERVICE 050845 200.00 MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM TRAVEL & TRAINING 050846 94.23 SW SUBURBAN PUBLISHING PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 050847 21,367.10 SOVRAN, INC. OTHER EQUIPMENT AND -SALES TAX ON PURCHASES 8 25,010.46 CHECKS WRITTEN TOTAL OF 10 CHECKS TOTAL 25,187.07 Mb 4b A A • w IP • IIIII MN MN I•1111 MEI MIN MIMI =II Mill MI MN ME II•11 11111• 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1