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Admin Section I 1 ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION 1 1 Letter from Lois Fiskness dated April 19, 1993. HRA Accounts Payable. I Letter to Charles Robbins dated April 16, 1993. 1 ISTEA Newsletter dated April 12, 1993. Legislative Alert from the Minnesota Transportation Alliance dated April 15, 1993. I Letter from Phil Gravel, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates dated April 14, 1993. 1 Memo from Norma Schuller dated April 15, 1993. Memo from Vicki Churchill dated April 15, 1993. I Letter to Ken Wendland ALM Builders dated April 14, 1993. p , 1 Letter from "Some Seniors" dated March 16, 1993. I Letter from Craig L. Anderson dated March 19, 1993. Letter from Governor Carlson (not dated). 1 Letter to Allen Dye, MWCC dated April 12, 1993. I Letter from Phil Gravel, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates dated April 7, 1993. Letter from Rose Lea Chase dated April 7, 1993. I Letter to Alyce Fuller, Red Cedar Point Townhome Association dated March 31, 1993. 1 Memo from Scott Harr dated April 8, 1993. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 %SYIN #J N C C4 ' ° z Community Education - Independent School District 112 110600 Village Road Chaska, MN 55318 - 1r t �� 612- 368 -3688 ��N IN COM R CER D APR 2! 1993 CITY Ur LrI, ,NrIN,SEN- April 19, 1993 Dear Volunteer: I am sorry you were unable to attend the volunteer recognition dinner last week at the Chaska Middle School. You were missed. About 150 people attended and had a fun time together. Enclosed is the certificate with the comments made about you and your volunteer service. Again, I say "Thank you on behalf of District 112 for all you do ". Sincerely, Lois Fiskness Volunteer Coordinator District 112 Gives A "Standing To Todd Hoffman He volunteered to work on the Short Term Facility Task Force. He truly made a "basket of lemons into lemonade." • Nominated by: Kathleen Macy In apprecation of your outstanding service to learners as a school volunteer. April 15, 1993 CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 051242 11,427.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 051243 1,116.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 051244 2,420.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 051245 2,442.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS ► 051246 3,762.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 051247 3,328.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS A 051248 51.98 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 051249 2,338.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 051250 970.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 051251 1,660.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 051252 3,033.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 11 32,547.98 CHECKS WRITTEN 0 1 1 1 e r • f r 1 CITYOF 0 CHANHASSEN 6 90 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 April 16, 1' Mr. Charles Robbins 7340 Longview Circle Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Charlie: I received the letter prepared by Jerry Paulsen concerning the outlot owned by the Sunrise Hills Civic Association. In your letter concerns were raised regarding its identification as a potential sediment and nutrient trap by the Chanhassen Surface Water Management Plan. First of all, I want to apologize for the delay in getting back to you. The letter came when I was on vacation and after I got back I had the usual pile of paper to wade through. Please let your neighbors know that I appreciated getting their input. The Plan is still in draft form only and it is quite easy to make appropriate changes. I have forwarded the letter to Bonestroo and Associates, the City's consultant, and asked them to prepare a response. I will let you know what we find out as soon as I hear back from them. As you are probably aware Chanhassen's surface water planning efforts are some of the most innovative in the State. When implemented, they will protect our water resources and quality of our lakes. Lotus Lake has one of the most serious water quality problems in the City. Given the existing development around the lake, opportunities to intercept storm water are limited. However, you can be assured that we will do everything impacts on parcels such as the outlot in question. possible to eliminate or minimize Please encourage your neighbors to stay in contact with City Staff on this and other matters in the future. Sincerely, 1ga /61666a.° Paul Krauss, AICP Director of Planning c: LC‘ Council SWMP Task Force t I, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER DRAFT of letter to City of Chanhassen. Prepared by Jerry Paulsen 3 -23 -93 Sunrise Hills Civic Association Chanhassen MN 55317 March xx, 1993 Paul Krauss, Dir. of Planning City of Chanhassen P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen MN 55317 Subject: Lotus Lake watershed stormwater runoff Paul: It has come to our attention that the Surface Water Management project in Chanhassen has designated potential areas for control of stormwater runoff, including the Lotus Lake watershed. Specifically, a Sediment and Nutrient Trap (designated "LL- P8.2 ") has been proposed on the west side of Lotus Lake on a lot owned by the Sunrise Hills Civic Association. This lot is currently used by 55 residential property owners in Sunrise Hills. The lot is used for recreational purposes including swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, softball, and social functions such as picnics. The lot is important in providing a recreational area fora-large number of families in our Association. We request that this lot be deleted for consideration as a Sediment and Nutrient Trap. You are probably aware that several years ago the city modified the storm sewer which empties into Lotus Lake on the south side of this property. This storm sewer now contributes a large amount of sediment to the lake. The question is how this problem can be solved without modifying the surface characteristics of our lot. We would like to find a mutually acceptable solution. Minnesota (-' "*"rl'" *O • 1•12.1A3 ) C (2. ad Yww► —11 / 0 - 4 e'' , I v.n Ni Or F plot , Department of Transportation How did Minnesota use 1992 ISTEA funds i Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) Division of State Aid for Local environmental impact trans - ISTEA 1992 presented the challenge Transportation projects would portation projects. of integrating the use of "old" equal its share available in Under 200,000 populatio 1 IMPLEMENTATION with "new" money. New 1991. NEWSLETTER money became available 3. Project prioritizing will set aside —areas of the state under ISTEA and carries new outside of urban locales of prevent the lapse of federal 2 00000 or more population The Intermodal Surface program requirements. funds because money carried Transportation On Oct. 1, 1991, the state over from previous years will ■ Under 5.000 population s Efficiency Act of 1991 began FFY 1992 with a be used first. aside —areas outside of citie carryover of $125.4 million in of 5,000 or more population 17 Y 4. Funds in the following unspent "old" money. In ISTEA categorical programs Federal funds allocated to In this issue: addition, Minnesota was will not be used until a Minnesota in these three allotted $264.1 million in broad -based development categories will be available , Minnesota's uses "formula" money under process is ready: during the next three years 1992 ISTEA funds ISTEA. (FFY 1993 -95). • Transportation ISTEA, STIP in 1992 Formula programs distribute Enhancement — pedestrian (contact: Frank Van De Steeg Studies updated money according to unifor and bicycle facilities and 612/296 - 8482) state - to-state criteria. In total, NUMBER 5 Minnesota's share amounted Minnesota spent FFY '92 federal aid as follows: APRIL 12, 1993 to $389.5 million. To reduce federal spending, however, Program (million Congress annually places a * Bridge Reconstruction and Rehabilitation $29.1 Newsletter ceiling on the amount of * Interstate Completion 24.5 * Interstate Maintenance 43.0 redesigned formula money a state may * National Highway System 44.3 We redesigned our ISTEA spend or obligate. Min- * Surface Transportation Program —any area 30.5 newsletter to better meet nesota's spending limit for * Surface Transportation Program — Urbanized 11.6 formula funds totaled $272.1 Rural Secondary (old lapsable funds) 12.6 your needs. million. * Various Safety Categories 5.5 1993 interim Minnesota also was allocated Total $201.1 process $47.7 million in "demon - future topic stration" projects. Demon- ISTEA and STIP In a future issue of this stration project funding not What happened in 1992? subject to spending newsletter, we will discuss an Section 135 of Title 23 U.S. submitted each year. interim process for selecting limitations accounted for an Code requires a Statewide projects eligible in 1993 for additional $19.5 million in Because ISTEA did not Transportation Improvement federal transportation federal funds. relieve the states of the "105" Program (STIP) be ready by requirement, Minnesota funding. The state established a Oct. 1 for each state. submitted a combined "105" - Potential projects are being framework to spend the Requiring approval both by STIP request in FFY 1993. put together for consideration federal funds available in FFY the Federal Highway The ISTEA Technical 1992. The framework by region, metropolitan Administration (FHWA) and Corrections Bill repeals the consisted of actions and planning organization (MPO) priorities to help assure fair the Federal Transit "105" program requirement. and Mn/DOT district/division. and efficient use of funds. Administration (FTA), the The 1992 STIP was prepared Looking for a topic The spending plan included program must support the with interim procedures to obligation authority of federal the following points: produce a usable document 'If we have not covered a funds made to each state topic of interest to you, within the necessary time to p y 1. Federal funds for planning under Title 23 and the federal frame. please let our editor know. and research - related activities Transit Act. . - We welcome topic ideas. would only be used for those STIP will normally consist of STIP expands on and the following parts: purposes. replaces the annual "105" Management Planning 2. Federal funds for Mn/DOT program projects normally (ovei ,tinued) projects such as HPR selection process to assure a I produced is under ` nization TIPS (Highway, Planning, balanced program, to show development. We will report a nsportation Improvement Research) and PL fiscal responsibility by on this process in a later Trams), Trunk Highway (metropolitan Planning). reducing overprogramming, newsletter. cams, State Aid STIP's intent is to allow all and to demonstrate meeting (contact: Frank Van De Steeg, Projects interested groups to national goals. ;rams, Transit Pro 1 g P 612/296 - 8482) miscellaneous federal participate in the project How future STIPs will he nctional classification, National Highway System studies updated functional classification planning organization (MPO) March 10 meeting and sent it period to evaluate the ly is essentially complete. arterial systems were coded out to the RDCs to review. Advisory Board's first NHS Function Classification and mapped. Each Regional The Advisory Board will meet draft. -ring Committee Development Commission April 13 to finalize and Presentations are planned for )mmended a system to (RDC) and MPO now have a recommend an NHS to modal clients, the Legislature 'DOT's commissioner who map of its area's rural arterial Mn/DOT's commissioner. and other interested parties ;ed it on to the Federal system. Maps of the Mn/DOT must submit during this time. See NHS hway Administration in remainder of the system will Minnesota's NHS to the timetable. ruary. be prepared when coding is Federal Highway complete. (contact: Jerry Skelton, sough Mn/DOT staff have P Administration (FHWA) by 612/297 - 5205) finished coding the The National Highway April 30. RDCs, MPOs and )le state, the rural arterial System (NHS) Advisory Board Mn /DOT district/division em and metropolitan approved a draft NHS at its offices will use the review _tional Highway System (NHS) Schedule of Events Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1994 1995 . isory Board how to do the study* 1 a . I I !ions prioritize principal arterials 1 +10. ,risory Board develops draft NHS 4.. T !ions review (along with other reviewers) 1 visory Board recommends NHS to Mn/DOT I- /DOT submits NHS to FHWA ** ,monitors changes 1 - , . , NA submits to congress igress approves 1 1►- • begun by Advisory board, January 1993 • •federal Highway Administration 41 Questions comments to: _ .U.S. Postage Ai '1, Robert Lowe, Newsletter Editor •• ... <iii pq �t•' - !: PAID 0 Minnesota Department of Transportation r° ? G` ; < !;1 U . S.POSI I< First Class } 807 Transportation B W. i APR 15'.; ! .; 4 :1:1 , $ 1t. l: Postage of 395 John Ireland Blvd. 3�2 = 0 .Z 4 Paul, MN r. TEP St. Paul, MN 55155 MIN • VB bn tAE 2317 i . Tel (612) 296 -1657 Fax: (612) 297 -3160 files T) ?°1°11 Cht`! of C t►r RECEIVED C� ve #i Cp .14 553 APR 1 6 1993 Ch�gon �neSOta CITY OF C -1'NJH aSSEN c.:vret TV IGM work AA THE MI NNESOTATRANSPOR Lr'G =.��A1� "'vF' T MLLIHI%L FORMERLY MINNESOTA 6000 ROAOS. INC. FOR ALLIANCE MEMBERS April 15, 1993 SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE PASSES TRANSPORTATION FUNDING BILL The Senate Finance Committee voted 11 -8 to pass Senate File 1251, a transportation appropriations bill, including total spending of $2,597,558,000 for the FY 1994 -95 biennium; a 5L increase in the motor fuels tax; motor fuels tax indexing; a 1/2 of 1% increase in the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) dedicated to transit; and a new county state -aid highway (CSAH) formula. Amendments were defeated that would have eliminated the increase in MVET and restored the current CSAH formula. Senator Keith Langseth, the bill's chief author, has been very effective in keeping together a voting majority as this bill has moved through committees. Senate File 1251 was referred to the Senate Tax Committee for action. Bills containing tax increases must be acted upon by the full House of Representatives before the full Senate can vote on the bill. At this time, there is no bill increasing taxes for transportation moving in the House. House File 1709 passed out of the House Economic Development, Infrastructure and Regulation Finance Committee on April 15 by unanimous vote. The bill includes total spending of $2,310,790,000 (no new revenues for transportation) and a $25 million supplemental general fund appropriation increase for statewide transit service as recommended by the Governor. 0 ALLIANCE MEMBERS MUST CONTACT THEIR HOUSE MEMBERS AND URGE HEM TO SUPPORT PROVISIONS OF SENATE FILE 1251 INCLUDING: • $2,597,588,000 IN TOTAL TRANSPORTATION SPENDING IN THE BIENNIUM • THE 5t PER GALLON INCREASE IN THE MOTOR FUELS TAX • INDEXING THE MOTOR FUELS TAX (PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENTS) • INCREASING THE MVET BY 1/2 OF 1% (FROM 6.5% TO 7.0 %) DEDICATED TO TRANSIT • THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED $25 MILLION INCREASE OF THE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION TO TRANSIT. CALL TODAY. The legislature is scheduled to adjourn May 17th. 3402 UNNERSITY AVENUE. S.E. Fred Corrigan MINNEAPOLIS 55414 (612) 379 -7227 Executive Director (.moo ath e 4'. zit Otto G. Bonestroo. PE. Howard A. Sanford. P.E. Michael P Rau. P.E. Mark D Wallis. P.E. Bonestroo Robert W. Rosene. PE` Keith A. Gordon, RE. Philip J. Pyne. P.E Miles B. Jensen, P.E. Joseph C. Antlentk, P.E Robert R. Pfefferle. P.E Agnes M. Ring. A.LC.P L. Phillip Gravel III. P.E Rosene Marvin L Sorvala. PE. Richard W Foster, P.E. Thomas W Peterson. P.E. Karen L. Wiemen. P.E. Richard E. Turner. P.E. David O. Loskota. P.E Michael C Lynch, P.E. Gary D Knstofitz. P.E. Glenn R. Cook. Anderlik & Thomas E. NoyesE l Todd Noyes. Jerry A. Bourdon. P.E. Jerry D. Pertz ch, P.E Keith R. Foster. app. P.E Robert G. Schunicht. P.E. Mark A. Hanson. P.E. Kenneth P Anderson. P.E. Douglas J Benoit. PE A ssociates Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A. Michael T. Rautmann. P.E. Mark R. Rolfs. P.E. Shawn D. Gustafson. P.E. `Senior Consultant Ted K. Field. P.E. Mark A. Seep, P.E. Cecilio Olivier, P.E. Thomas R. Anderson. A.I.A Gary W Morten. P.E. Charles A. Erickson Engineers & Architects Donald C. Burgardt. P.E. Daniel J. Edgerton. P.E. Leo M Pawelsky Thomas E. Angus. P.E. Allan Rick Schmidt. P.E. Harlan M. Olson Ismael Martinez, P.E. Philip J Caswell. P.E. James F Engelhardt April 14, 1993 ( De, Mr. Charles Folch City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive 1 11 . P.O. Box 147` Chanhassen MN 55317 , .L i 4J V Re: Project Status Report Our File No. 393 Gen. Dear Charles: With the onset of the spring rush, I'm sure that you are swamped with work. To help clarify things, I've prepared the attached project status report for our work with the City. Everything appears to be progressing well. I'll try to prepare similar updates as the construction season progresses. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. l ' i 1 , 7 r'' .r • v Phil Gravel PG:li cc: Don Ashworth Dave Hemple CITY OF CHANHASSEN Paul Krauss GIMP 1MP APR 151993 ENGINEERING DEPT. 393.cor 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 612-636-4600 CITY OF CHANHASSEN PROJECT STATUS REPORT Project 91 -17A, Upper Bluff Creek Phase I: Utility installation is essentially complete south of the TCW Railroad. Miscellaneous restoration, cement work, and testing remains to be completed south of the railroad. Utility installation north of the TCW Railroad will begin next week. The lift station is finally starting to show some progress. The final subsurface wall pour should be finished by the end of April. A change order containing the changes requested this winter will have to be processed. The change order will also have to address a revised completion date for the lift station. Cost wise the project appears to be coming in at budget for both construction and inspection costs. Project 91 -17B, Upper Bluff Creek Phase II: A draft preliminary report has been submitted for staff review. Report may need to be revised to include land acquisition costs for tower site on the Wrase property. Report could be presented to Council at any time. City waiting for letter of credit from one of the developers before proceeding. We need to check timing with development on E.J. Carlson property. Construction could begin approximately 3 months after the public hearing. Construction will take 4 -5 months to complete. Project 92 -5, Johnson - Dolesji- Turner Area: Plans and specifications are currently being prepared. Due to the rapidly changing development situation for the area, final plan completion has been delayed. Plans for water main along Galpin Boulevard and sewer east of Galpin are approximately 75% complete. Plans for west of Galpin Boulevard are on hold until development plans for Song and Stockdale properties are finalized. This project could be bid in two phases if Lundgren Bros. does not come in with plans for the Song property soon. However, it would be best from a cost standpoint if we could complete the work as one contract. The plans could be ready for Council approval approximately 3 weeks after the final Lundgren Bros. plans are set. Construction could begin about 6 weeks after Council approval of the plans. Construction should take 5 -6 months. We would schedule the sewer and water east of Galpin to be completed first. The condition of the sewer pipe across the wetland behind Prince's home (installed last March as a change order to Project 91 -17A) is still unclear. The contractor has repaired the visible infiltration spots. We are now waiting to retelevise the line as was agreed to previously. We need to make a decision on whether or not to reconstruct the Booster Station on Galpin :' Boulevard as part of this project. Dick Foster from our office inspected the existing station and indicated that the subsurface vault could be a potential contamination source. A rough 1 _ estimated cost to construct an above ground station with some landscaping for a buffer is from $55,000 to $75,000. Project 92 -5 does have a positive trunk water revenue balance and replacement of the booster station is listed as necessary improvement in the Water Supply and Distribution Plan. Page 1. 393.cor 4 t 1 cf -i ` ✓r v/ sr Project 92 -17, Chanhassen Business Center Phase I: C ) f ' I Y'f e' ilf i The Report for this project has been prepared and presented. The project includes providing sewer and water service to the southern OPUS property through Chanhassen. This project can be included with 91 -17B. Water Quality Improvement Projects: Plans for the improvement projects for Fox Chase Pond (LL- P1.5), Frontier Trail area, and other projects are under preparation. These projects will be constructed by City Staff. We will prepare one set of plans including all of the work so staff can construct the projects as their schedule permits. Water Supply and Distribution Plan: A draft report has been submitted for staff review. Final completion was delayed for map work to be finalized. Plan is now ready for presentation at Council workshop or meeting as a draft report. /& % / i,,e � r� .. s �'��o� s6 t i ul "� �j / {t: / =-- '//t A letter describing the necessary well field study work is forthcoming. A detailed analysis of the Galpin well field should be completed to determine future well spacing and estimate the field capacity. This study will help in determining future well site requirements as the well field area develops. We hope to be able to locate a drift aquifer in the area to enable the field to include both drift and Jordan wells. Water Resources Management Plan: Comments received from our recent meeting are being incorporated into the report. A first draft of the complete document will be prepared for staff and the Task Force to review in June. The final report will be completed approximately 2 -4 weeks after comments to the draft report are received. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Policy Plan: A draft report has been submitted for staff review. The plan is now ready for presentation to the Council as a draft report. The plan could be revised to reflect information included in the MWCC Facility Plan for the Chaska Wastewater Treatment Facilities. IJ -e I-' c.i`rL t - Page 2. 393.cor • u -2 C ITYOF e , ifir 0 1. 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 5531 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager 44._ FROM: Norma Schuller, Receptionist DATE: April 15, 1993 SUBJ: Seminar Attended On Thursday, March 25, 1993, I attended a seminar of "Life Balance and Stress Reduction Solutions for Women ", for which I would like to thank you and the City for affording me this opportunity. The seminar started at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 4:00 p.m. It was an uplifting seminar from start to finish. The facilitator did an outstanding job. She explained stress and the symptoms of � stress, as well as strategies for reducing stress; such as: 1) Identifying and evaluating our stressors. 2) Diet 3) Exercise 4) Relaxation techniques 5) - Affirmations 6) Taking time for ourself. There was some new information and also a lot that I knew, but it was helpful to review and see it in a new light. I feel I came away with some valuable techniques for identifying and dealing with stress in my life, both personal and job related. Hopefully, this will be reflected in the quality of my work. Thanks again for this opportunity. If to si, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER C ITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager FROM: Vicki Churchill, Secretary DATE: April 15, 1993 SUBJ: Stress Reduction Seminar Attendance on March 25, 1993 I enjoyed this seminar very much. The speaker was excellent. She was upbeat and kept your interest with real life stories and humor. If felt that this seminar basically stated that you are going to have stress, no matter what. The speaker noted some techniques and pointers on how to handle the stress in your life. She stated that some stress management options are: • Avoid or change the stressor • Refrain or alter your perception of stress /stressor • Let go; is it a matter of life or death, learn to laugh at ourselves • Prepart your body and mind by exercise, good nutrition, relaxation techniques and breathing techniques She stated that you should learn to accept your strengths/weaknesses, get help /support from friends, choose to be happy, definitely take time out for yourself, and have a positive attitude. «� PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER i CITYOF olip,, to CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 5531 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 April 14, 1993 Mr. Ken Wendland, President ALM Builders Highway 14 West P. O. Box 191 Waseca, MN 56093 Dear Mr. Wendland: Please find enclosed copies of a pre -final inspection of the Lake Ann Park Picnic Recreation Shelter carried out by the city's inspection department. In reviewing this report, I am extremely concerned with the installation of the concrete exterior stairway not meeting code requirements. As you are aware, this is yet another concern being added to an already extensive list of troubles on this job. The last I heard from Max Daubenburger, ALM had planned on finishing this job by the end of April. Is it your intention to do so? Ken, I believe an explanation of your intentions is in order. As you can understand, the City Council, Park and Recreation Commission, the City Manager, and I are very disturbed by ALM's failure to perform up to your contract. Please call me to schedule an on -site meeting within 4 working days of receiving this letter. I am anticipating your personal response to our escalating concerns. Please arrange for the attendance of any and all ALM employees being assigned tasks associated with the completion of this job. I am anticipating your phone call. Respectively, ---- (A.----- Todd Hoffman Park and Recreation Director c: " City Council Park and Recreation Commission Don Ashworth, City Manager Steve Kirchman, Building Official Roger Knutson, City Attorney Max Daubenburger - tof PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER - - . , _ . 0)'' x.4.4- , /- frO .5 1 v'' uut,14),„& s) 1/4-}"t's tt, , 1 6[7 3 �� v RECEIVED , Cd j � , 2 . lit,t1)% MAR 1 7 1993 CITY OF t.nhtvr -lh aEN ( 7/ruv . aplAD/) 1 \--C-6-n-Ai I) twei ,L.-v--t/ Le-4 c) Iz d C:1 Us-2 �' `�jf"""' tg t„,) 0 0 i.4 QA) 11 ' S41,1e63"A l 0,,,;,, i,:b -&-x2, °11v-d v/61.1&;--/ eia:0 .4 y,;,},stt,, P,J-0)'4,J vrrA __.„ 1 L ,,,,,,Q,Le,,, a oc-ot-vo/44 - rw - _,.5i ,,,.",..,,k ,, ,,,,,,,„,./$3.49.:047,0tfr---31/ n 7 4,(74,)/ V_;,,, ItXtsz4"24,t-M(4rol-el ldrru e_e1141:t_,L) .': 6 ,,,) ,ki-r7=12), 61-f- /-4-R)a P't-7,7,4,/,- ,t,t / ,,t , - 1 -z., ,e, t t i , d/ 4 7 1# '1' -, e. 7 - P - e - - I t ,.-:"P,_,)_ . ,z4tze, Q r -,-- 1"-1,<.4;1"` IhirtA 11 ' /141- . A z) Amr‘ - r v-a00/17t.,-4,12)w0A4 N I,. A3.6.,g1 yu, P-e+, % A _ . / __,, 1: 1 f A a);40--dk - 7.1i--Ya-ti ,,A9.2 ?z 2,,, ir! , ,, ii, ,e4 L AA,„,_,,,,...- i.,,,,,,,,> r y ,9,u,,,,y,,,.)„.., e n2,,- March 19, 1993 • Mayor Donald J. Chmiel City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive P. 0. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mayor Chmiel, As a resident of the west side of Lake Minnewashta, I feel compelled to express the need for a park in our area. As the population expands around the west side of the lake, especially when the parkway is completed, there will definitely be a "Park Deficiency" in our neighborhood. My concern is that the Park and Recreation Commission will keep passing on land opportunities as they come forth. As an example, the choice Boley property, along Lake St. Joe appears to be close to being developed with neither trail nor park around this unique property a possibility. The viable park spaces are going to rapidly dissappear as this prime area gets the attention of developers. The new trail paralleling the parkway will be well used by the neighborhood residents. I envision a park within reasonable access of the trail as a real gathering spot for families of the area. It would be wonderful if our children could play together within biking distance of home! I appreciate your concerns about our terrific neighborhood, and thank you for considering a park a priority for the area. •erely, 044411 Craig L. • derson F 5. -Tt- rQFs - --c T t- t -- t= (_SS cxv TT • PK-` ^n° `! Pd'e-rs -- w + -ter A 14Y111:7.- . . 4 A�� %, ...if.., STATE OF MINNESOTA ; OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 130 STATE CAPITOL Y SAINT PAUL 55155 ARNE H. CARLSON GOVERNOR Mayor Donald Chmiel City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Post Office Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mayor Chmiel: Thank you for contacting my office with your concern regarding the level of transportation funding in Minnesota. I am happy to explain my position on this very important issue. Although I earlier indicated that my administration would be supportive of a gasoline tax increase, the uncertain economic impacts of President Clinton's proposed national energy tax on Minnesota businesses and consumers have caused me to reassess my position. Various independent analyses show that the Clinton proposal could increase the price of gasoline by as much as 18 cents per gallon by July, 1996. My firm belief that Minnesotans should not be burdened with a state gas tax increase on top of a possible significant increase in federal taxes resulted in my decision not to propose or support a tax increase for transportation funding during the 1993 legislative session. I clearly recognize that there are critical needs in the area of rural and metro transit and in the maintenance of our highways. But as we pause to assess the impacts of the President's tax proposal, Minnesota will still spend more than $670 million for state highway construction projects over the next two years and an additional $320 million for highway maintenance and preservation. Furthermore, my supplemental budget proposal calls for an additional $25 million over the 1994 -1995 biennium for rural and urban transit improvements. The economic challenge I have put forth to all areas of state government, including transportation, to live within existing means does not preclude Minnesota from matching and utilizing all federal transportation aid expected to be available during 1994 -1995 biennium. I realize that without additional transportation funding by the 1996 -1997 biennium, Minnesota would lack the financial resources to match all available federal funds. I have pledged to revisit the issue of transportation funding in the 1995 legislative session. At that time, our state's ability to capitalize on federal funding will receive consideration. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 0 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER SOISW75 I am very sensitive to the potential loss of jobs in your industry. I am also concerned that an increase in the gas tax could negatively impact jobs in other industries. I am proud of the accomplishments and strategic initiatives my administration has made in creating and sustaining an improved business climate in Minnesota. Holding the line on property, sales and income taxes, consecutively closing budget gaps without new taxes, reforming workers' compensation laws, providing tax relief and seed capital for small and expanding businesses in Greater Minnesota, are all examples of my administration's commitment to creating and maintaining jobs throughout the state. Mn /DOT will conduct and contract for the 1993 state highway construction program as planned because it is not impacted by a decision to hold the line on the current level of state transportation funding in the 1993 Legislature. I am confident that Mn /DOT, under the leadership of James Denn, will fulfill its commitment to deliver a safe, effective and efficient transportation system to the citizens of Minnesota. Warmest regards, t•P\ ARNE H. CARLSON Governor CITYOF .,,,- CHANHASSEN ': ~ -Ait (.4 4 0. r ' _ 4 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 April 12, 1993 Mr. Allen E. Dye, Project Manager Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 -1633 Re: Chaska WWTP Study, MWCC Project No. 920600, Draft Facility Plan Review Dear Mr. Dye: 4" : On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, we Ibave appreciated the opportunity to review the draft facility plan for the Chaska Waste Water Treatment Plant Study. From our review of the draft plan, we have become aware of a number of concerns related to future flow projections, interceptor service for the Bluff Creek District and the proposed phasing of the forcemain construction. These concerns are described in more detail in the attached letter from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates dated April 7, 1993. We would respectfully request a meeting with yourself and other appropriate MWCC personnel to further discuss these matters at your earliest convenience. Please feel free to contact me at 937 -1900 to schedule this meeting. Sincerely, Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN CITY OF CHANHASSEN , 6 2 2 ( Charles D. Folch, P.E. Paul Krauss, AICP City Engineer Planning Director CDF:ktm c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer Don Bluhm, MWCC Jerry Boucher, Utility Superintendent Mike Mereness, MWCC City Council Administrative Packet (4/26/93) Phil Gravel, BRA Bonnie Featherstone, Metropolitan Council Gloria Vierling, MWCC t is 4u • PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER � C is ` r • Otto G. Bonestroo. P.E. Howard A. Sanford. P.E. Michael P Rau. PE. Mark D. Wallis. P.E. B onestroo Robert W. Rosene. PE.* Keith A. Gordon, P.E. Philip J. Pyne. P.E. Miles B. Jensen. P.E. • Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E. Robert R. Pfefferle. P.E. Agnes M. Ring. A.I.C.P L. Phillip Gravel III, PE. Rosene Marvin L. Sorvala. P.E. Richard W Foster, P.E. Thomas W Peterson, P.E. Karen L. Wiemeri, P.E. Richard E. Turner. P.E. David O. Loskota. P.E. Michael C. Lynch. P.E. Gary D. Kristofrtz. PE. Glenn R. Cook, P.E. Robert C. Russek. A.I.A. James R. Maland. P.E. F Todd Foster, P.E. Anderlik & Thomas E. Noyes, P.E. Jerry A. Bourdon. P.E. Jerry D. Pertzsch. P.E. Keith R. Yapp, P.E. Associates Robert G- Schunicht. P.E. Mark A. Hanson. P.E. Kenneth P Anderson. P.E. Douglas J. Benoit. P.E. Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A. Michael T. Rautmann. P.E. Mark R. Rolfs. P.E. Shawn D. Gustafson. P.E. *Senior Consultant Ted K. Field. PE Mark A. Seip. P.E Cecilio P.E. Thomas R Anderson. A.I.A. Gary W Morten, PE. Charles A. Erickson Engineers & Architects Donald C. Burgardt. P.E. Daniel J. Edgerton. P.E. Leo M. Pawelsky Thomas E Angus. P.E. Allan Rick Schmidt. PE. Harlan M. Olson Ismael Martinez. P.E. Philip J. Caswell. P.E. James F Engelhardt April 7, 1993 CITY Of CHANHASSE I Mr. Charles Folch GERUND City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive APR 0 9 199,, Chanhassen, MN 55317 ENGINEERING DEPT Re: Review of MWCC Chaska Facility Plan Our File 393 gen and 39306 Dear Charles: As requested, we have reviewed the draft Facility Plan for the Chaska WWTP as it pertains to Chanhassen's future needs. The report contains a number of items that affect the City. The three key items are: * Projected Future Flows * Interceptor for Bluff Creek District * Phased Construction PROJECTED FUTURE FLOWS The report accurately indicates that the ultimate flow from Chanhassen's Upper Bluff Creek and Lower Bluff Creek Districts are to be included in the service area. Unfortunately, the Facility Plan's projected flows for the two districts are lower than the predictions in Chanhassen's Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan. The Facility Plan flows are lower than the Comp Plan flows for many reasons. The main reason is lower assumed flows for residential and industrial flows. Assumed flows used in the two reports are as follows: Facility Plan Residential: 220 gallons per household Facility Plan Comm. /Ind.: 620 gal. /acre (approximately) Comp Plan Residential: 320 gallons per household Comp Plan Comm. /Ind.: 1500 gallons per acre The flow assumptions above result in differing average daily flow projections as shown below: 39306.cor Mr. Charles Folch Page 2 April 7, 1993 pi4 W C C C H AN HAS SPX) S FACILITY PLAN COMP PLAN Upper Bluff Residential 0.688 MGD (3130 homes) 1.109 MGD (3930 homes) Upper Bluff Comm. /Ind. 0.521 MGD 1.386 MGD UPPER BLUFF SUBTOTAL 1.209 MGD 2.495 MGD Lower Bluff Residential 0.580 MGD (2410 homes) 0.773 MGD (2640 homes) Lower Bluff Comm. /Ind. 0.031 MGD 0.131 MGD LOWER BLUFF SUBTOTAL 0.561 MGD 0.904 MGD CHANHASSEN TOTAL 1.770 MGD 3.399 MGD The resulting total flow difference is quite significant. The Comp Plan projections are intended for planning purposes and are purposely conservative to allow for future flexibility. The Comp Plan uses a commercial/industrial daily flow rate of 1500 gallons per acre. This rate allows for an occasional "wet" industry to be located in the City. Recently industries have been proposed for Chaska with flows of over 50,000 gallons per acre. The flow projecting methods used in the Facility Plan are reasonable but do not provide he level of confidence that the Comp Plan flows do. Therefore, we feel that the Facility Plan should be revised to include the Comp PIan flows or a range of flows including the Comp PIan flows. It is extremely important that Chanhassen be allocated sufficient capacity in the proposed facilities to accommodate ultimate development in the Bluff Creek Districts. INTERCEPTOR FOR BLUFF CREEK DISTRICT The Facility Plan does not address the interceptor sewer necessary to serve the Bluff Creek Districts. Page 11 of the report discusses plans to replace part of Chaska's Hazeltine Interceptor and the need for additional interceptor sewer to serve Chanhassen. The report goes on to say that evaluation of these interceptors is beyond the scope of the study. Although there interceptor sewers may be beyond the Ape of the Facility Plan, preliminary planning for the sewers should be discussed at this time. Service into the Bluff Creek District of Chanhassen should be provided by an MWCC interceptor. The interceptor should be identified now and be included in the Commission's future plans. i Y Mr. Charles Folch Page 3 April 7, 1993 PHASED CONSTRUCTION The final major concern with the Facility Plan is the proposed phased forcemain construction with the recommended alternative. The plan recommends the construction of a 30 inch forcemain at this time and a future 12 inch forcemain in approximately the year • 2015 when flow increases. This recommendation is not in Chanhassen's best interest. Development in Chanhassen is likely to occur faster than anticipated in the Facility Plan. Not having the second (Phase II) forcemain constructed could result in sewer connections being limited. Given the rapid growth expected, Chanhassen may need all of the new facilities by the year 2000. More important, construction of the Phase II forcemain will be subject to additional environmental constraints which could possibly stop the project. Page 4 of the Facility Plan indicates that the Phase II forcemain may need to be placed within the river bottom. Forcemain construction within the river bottom will most certainly meet more environmental resistance than construction installed on the bridges. We feel that the dual forcemain should be constructed initially. The second forcemain would also provide some reliability if the 30 inch forcemain needed to be taken out of service for repairs. We also feel that assurances for the future relief sewer for the Prior Lake Interceptor should be clarified at this time. In conclusion, the Chaska WWTP Facility Plan needs to be revised to address Chanhassen future needs. The comments above should be passed on to the MWCC along with any additional comments you may have. Feel free to contact Bob Schunicht or me if you have any questions or require any additional information. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. Phil Gravel PG:lk cc: Mr. Paul Krauss, Chanhassen ee Nom' e e - fa . T., w.••• April 7, 1993 Don Ashworth, City Manager City of Chanhassen Chanhassen City Hall 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Ashworth, I am writing to voice my disappointment with the city camas decision to cave in to pressure from the three local nurseries with regard to the tree sale. At a time when the planet is being deforested at an alarming rate, I would think the nurseries would be looking to find a way to assist the city in this endeavor, instead of reacting to it with such a negative stance. Surely, they cannot believe that the city's once -a -year effort to make affordable trees available to residents is a major detriment to their multi- faceted businesses. If anything, the impression their negative stance leaves on the residents of the city could be far more detrimental to business than the tree sale itself. There are many residents in Chanhassen who might not be able to afford the purchase of trees, were it not for the tree sale. In addition, it is a bit presumptuous to assume that residents would be buying from them, were it not for the tree sale. While I understand that time constraints regarding this year's sale have prompted the council to make a decision that gives major concessions to the nurseries, it is my hope that next year will be different. This year's sale of fifty trees of a single species is ludicrous. The maple is a beautiful tree, but it is hardly the tree of choice for every lot and growing situation in Chanhassen. I would hope that the city will contact one or more of the many cities in the metropolitan area that have been sponsoring successful annual tree sales for some time. Information gathered from them might facilitate a plan that is acceptable to the nurseries and residents. Surely, there is a median point at which the nurseries can assume some civic responsibility by contributing to the sale, without feeling that the city is usurping their business. From a resident's standpoint, the present solution just doesn't cut it Sincerely, Rose Lea Chase 6621 Arlington Court Chanhassen, Minn. 55317 612- 474 -4825 cc: Richard Wing, Chanhassen City Councll Todd Hoffman, Department of Parks and Recreation RECEIVED APR 12 1993 CITY Ur t.nHivnrtSSEN .,-„,_ t . , ...$ CITYOF > 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 5531 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 March 31, 1993 Ms. Alyce Fuller Secretary Red Cedar Cove Townhome Association Board of Directors 7075 Red Cedar Cove Excelsior, MN 55331 . Re: Lake St. Joe to Lake Minnewashta Waterway Crossing Project File No. 90-15 , Dear Ms. Fuller: I have received your letter dated March ;,,,: arch 27, 1993 concerning issues surrounding the Lake St. Joe /Lake Minnewashta waterway crossing. In general, I can empathize with your concerns for how the site will look*pon its completion this summer; however, I feel it is important that I elaborate on some of the recent history of this issue and some of the specific issues raised in your leer. '. First of all, the culIertigtossing between Lake St. Joe and &,ake Minnewashta was planned = to be replaced as arliofr-tlie lliitneWashtai° 'a ky�; P project. project J P a pint ` ect. Our 'ect P engineers, Engelhardt 8 ,sso a e , vorkKKvery:. clos c, heWinnesota Department of Natural Resources , d he Watershed District during the project design phase and permit approval process to deterinliVagroper size culvert to meet floorotection requirements and culvert elevation to maintain theiicanallake e l elevatrnns- #or Lake St. Joe and Lake Minnewashta as established and regulated bt 1e Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Following the installation of «t vert, it became apparent that the existing channel from the culvert to Lake Minnew would need to be re- graded to allow for proper grade and properly confine the channel flow area. In early October, Mr. Louis Guthmueller, the President of your Red Cedar Cove Townhome • Association, contacted Al Larson of Engelhardt & Associates regarding the waterway. Mr. Guthmueller explained that the waterway in the recent past had very little flows going I's t 41 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Ms. Alyce Fuller March 31, 1993 Page 2 old culvert which greatly restricted flows through the culvert. Mr. Guthmueller requested that the waterway be dealt with in one of two alternatives. The first alternative involved grading the channel to a maximum width of 18 inches, lining the channel with a fabric and placing rock along the channel to create a "babbling brook" effect. The other alternative was to enclose the whole waterway from the road to the trail bridge crossing with a pipe and cover the pipe with topsoil and establish turf. Both of these alternatives were discussed with both the project engineer and representatives from the City's Maintenance Division and it was unanimously concluded that the first alternative could not feasible be achieved since flow from the large pipe under Minnewashta Parkway could not always be contained within a small 18 -inch wide channel. Therefore, the alternative of enclosing the waterway in a pipe was considered the preferred long -term solution. In evaluating the option of enclosing the waterway and pipe, it was obvious that some consideration would have to be given for the low -lying area of the townhome association outlot which I understand was a damp soil area for a good portion of the year. In discussing this with staff and the project engineer, it became apparent that the elevation of the outlot would need to be raised with fill material. This was conveyed to Mr. Guthmueller in the late fall. In discussing this matter with Mr. Guthmueller, it was agreed that if this work was to be done, it should occur during the winter time when soils would be frozen, thus minimizing disturbance by heavy equipment and it is also a time of year when the channel would typically have lower flows. Shortly after our discussions, the City became aware of a source of free fill material that could be used to re -grade the townhouse association outlot. Mr. Guthmueller was again contacted and gave the "OK" to bring in the fill material. In my discussions with Mr. Guthmueller, I explained to him that the City would initially rough grade the fill material and then finish grade the area in the spring in a manner so as to allow for proper drainage of the outlot following the installation of the channel pipe. I also explained that if excess material remained, some minor berming could be constructed on the outlot at locations designated in the fiedl by board members. In early December I received a letter from Mr. Guthmueller confirming that the board members of the association supported enclosing the waterway pipe since there was no feasible way to create a picturesque "babbling brook" effect with the channel. Shortly thereafter, the City Council authorized a change order to the Minnewashta Parkway project to allow for the installation of pipe through the waterway channel. The work was conducted by City forces in order to insure that the work was constructed during winter months and keep costs to a minimum. In conducting this work, as expected, and discussed previously with Mr. Guthmueller, a few trees were going to be lost. I explained to Mr. Guthmueller that during the late spring or Ms. Alyce Fuller March 31, 1993 Page 3 early summer following the fine grading and restoration of the outlot area and general completion of the work in the area, that the project engineer and staff would meet with the association in the field to discuss locations for the planting of new trees from the list of bid trees for the Minnewashta Parkway project and replace those that were lost due to the installation of the pipe. Fine grading of the outlot could not be performed during the winter months under frozen conditions nor can it be conducted now during the spring thaw when the soils are very saturated with the frost thaw occurring. It was mutually understood with Mr. Guthmueller that final grading, cleanup and restoration would not be completed until late spring or early summer, pending weather conditions. All throughout the process of resolving this issue the City has attempted to maintain close communication with your association president, Mr. Guthmueller, and we will continue to do so until the matter is completely resolved. Given that this work was completed under winter conditions, I have no doubts that some cleaning up of spoiled material, riprap and general cleanup of the area will need to be completed in late spring /early summer when soil moisture conditions permit. I assure you the City has every intention of cleaning up and conducting final restoration of your area. I would recommend that a field meeting be held at the site with City staff, project engineer and the association board member representatives present to discuss final grading of the outlot, cleanup items and any other items you wish to discuss concerning this work. I will contact you to set up this meeting in a few weeks when weather conditions are more favorable to clearly evaluate the site. In the meantime, by this letter I am also requesting the project engineer, William R. Engelhardt & Associates, and the City Maintenance Street Superintendent remain off the association property and that contact be made with one of the board members at least 24 hours prior to accessing the property. Again, I will contact you in a few weeks or so to set up this field meeting. Thank you for your letter. Your cooperation and patience in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN Charles D. Folch, P.E. City Engineer CDF:ktm Ms. Alyce Fuller March 31, 1993 Page 4 c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer Mike Wegler, Street Superintendent Bill Engelhardt, William R. Engelhardt & Associates Mayor Don Chmiel City Council Administrative Packet (4/12/93) Louis Guthmueller, 7095 Red Cedar Cove, Excelsior, MN 55331 Jim Hofer, 7098 Red Cedar Cove, Excelsior, MN 55331 D. Prillaman, 7064 Red Cedar Cove, Excelsior, MN 55331 S. Maney, 7078 Red Cedar Cove, Excelsior, MN 55331 C. Shelby, 7068 Red Cedar Cove, Excelsior, MN 55331 t 9c . Mr. Charles Folch 7 1. Chanhassen City Hall PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Mn 55317 Mar. 27, 1993 Dear Mr. Folch; For some months the city has been altering the stream bed that runs through the Red Cedar Cove Townhouse Association property. This was apparently done to enable the improvement of Minnewashta Parkway. We appreciate the fact that you have stayed in close contact with Lou Guthmueller during this process. We do not appreciate the fact that some city personnel have said that we asked for various aspects of this to be done or approved parts of it. We have not approved any drawings or plans. In fact, I'm sure you realize that we have never been shown plans or drawings of any sort. Approval has always been after it was too late to change what was done. We appreciate your frequent comments about how "we will be pleased with the end results ". However, many of our members are not pleased with some of the work to date. To wit: • The reduction in our beach area due to the widening of the stream outlet • The rip rap that extends above water level 20-30 feet into our swimming area • The large amount of dirt stored around our oak trees (4-8 feet deep) • The minimal repairs to the gate lock that was broken by construction personnel • The many river rocks that are now spread over the topsoil throughout the field We have observed that the overall concept /plan has been changed several times since it began. We also recognize that there is some need for flexibility in the process. However, we would appreciate if additional work not be initiated without plans and drawings being submitted and approved by us. This will eliminate the opportunity for any future misunderstanding. As time is of the essence, we will commit to turnaround in one week. We also ask that we be advised at least 24 hours prior to workers coming on our property for any reason. You may contact any board member whose phone number is listed below. We are also interested in (and would like to see) your planned time table for the project as a whole and specifically these items; • Shortening of the rip rap walls • Replacing of the trees and shrubs that have been removed • Leveling of the grounds • Planting of grass /sod • Replacing the removed section of fence • Extension of the fence south to the hill • Repair and replacement of the Northwest portion of beach • Replacement of the beach path to the boathouse This is not a complete list of the work we expect will need to be completed, but we too expect that we will be satisfied with the final results. Again, we appreciate your staying in close contact with Lou Guthmeuller and ask that he continue to be your primary contact. Regards, for Red Cedar Cove Townhouse Association Board of Directors L. Guthmueller 4 7 0 0 2 5 2 J. Hofer 4700960 D. Prillaman 4748053 S. Maney C. Shelby A. Fuller cc: / Mayor D. Chieml Mr. Don Ashworth RCC Assn. CITYOF 0` CHANHASSEN 6 90 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor City Council Public Safety Commission Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director L DATE: April 8, 1993 SUBJ: Public Safety Commissioner Bill Bernhjelm appointed as Edina Police Chief I am pleased to advise you that Chanhassen Public Safety Commissioner Bill Bernhjelm has been appointed the new Chief of Police for the City of Edina. Bill has served on the Public Safety Commission for a number of years, also serving as Chairman. I think this is a great example of the level of talent we have serving on Commissions in Chanhassen. CONGRATULATIONS to Commissioner Bill Bernhjelm on his appointment as Chief. tot PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Look inside this EDINA EDR;n Newsstand SECTION Price N ..,,,%„... -coon a • ril 7 1993 Vol. 22, No. 29 )uthdale ,I, New police - . 1 1 1 1 add 3 , . u , � � ,� chief and arshalls " �� � x � � �,� � t x �� � . � .�� .� h �,,, � deputy are w store to open p ' '' k ' '' . 4 K- p ! g „ * y , , selected lower level t a . anagement officials of P ".' � .. . `* � ..�.,,., hdale Center announced _ v` "'* week that Marshalls will t ;4 K By Mary Durben .. 1, i 1 Edina City Manager Ken a new store in the center's 41 l r x . t ,�� A Rosland last week announced r level. " x x .. ° # �`� the selection of Lt. William Ber- ,, , g , . M k . : nhjelm as police chief and Lt. .e new store is expected to ° .. < . in November. ' ''� `" c , ' Mi c h ae l Siit as deputy chief, •e "off- price" retailer will '` , . n ' , ', W .:. P Y s Y effective June 1. e approximately 45,000 r - , succeed re feet of space with two en- J F . . y r� . ces from the mall's interior Police Bernhj Chief elm Leonard 44, will K ieven, . ', 4 . ' / �< * ' `" who is retiring. ,v F ; , � � addition, a large public t,�, t a k 2 . ; ,'� Kleven became chief Jan. 1, tor will be installed in the � t` '��' 0 • <,- ,� ,. , '! succeeding Craig Swanson, who er's three -stor atrium i z � `:. : �� * ' 10 y � � ,, � , � . �, ,,� � , ^ � � stepped down into the rank and rt near JC Penney to , y , i , ? F .,, _ It file until his scheduled retire - itate customer access to the � �ft,' 'n . ll f V - / >. ment at the end of 1994 for per - store. v : � � t i ' t -. , i ;, '1 ,,.�. sonal reasons. Kleven had been _e addition of Marshalls to `� , �, y ) = ' ;4, ' ' i t 4 r ' deputy chief. Swanson has been 1.6 million- square -foot ` tir ° a �" �F�xc" ° devoting his time to traffic safe er is a major component of �.�r�$ v . � '� - i ty issues. asing program designed to ;: , r , - � � Rosland said at the time that erchandise the center's Q _ : v '�t' =. , , the arrangement would allow 10 square foot lower level. �\ ; � r� ' $ sue , y : .,, more time for the selection of a Jug Kline, vice president of ', , 'Ali;'`. tr � � � � ' f , ,, ai new chief and provide for a oral Growth Management . ' � , 4 _ g 4 , . � S _ , smooth transition. He also said managers of the center, �� y ,, • , z v " �, , % " ' s the new chief would be selected today's customers want to g 3 � � , y 1 ill from within the department. ble to shop for off -price and - Both Bernhjelm and Siitari Lt. William Rernhielm_ left_ will ho fhp now Ftli,i i�nlia' rhiaf anti le M:rhfls.l C:aor: oral M do....# .,..E.:c 1 —Edina Sun•Current —Wed., April 7, 1993 ' 4 Ch Let me From page IA munity College and a bachelor's Siitari joined the Edina boundaries (between com- degree from Mankato State department in 1978 after a year munities) — they come from all were candidates for the top posi- University. Last fall he com- with the Hennepin County over. We can't sit here and pre - help tion and Rosland said a third pleted an 11 -week course and Sheriff's Department working in tend that we're an island candidate withdrew. graduated from the FBI Na- the Hennepin County Jail. Before assuming his new Rosland said the two men tional Academy in Quantico, Va. He was promoted to sergeant duties in June, Bernhjelm said . through a variety of tests, He also has attended the Nor- after five years and to lieutenant he will be working with Kleven, El including psychological and pro- thwestern Staff and Command after another five years. "going over the important if motability tests. "Both came out School and received training in Siitari is married to a police issues for the department, get - Whatever your insurance extremely high," he said. hostage negotiation and crime officer who outranks him. Ling up to speed on the budget" needs. ..Auto, Fire. Life "There was no one deciding fac- prevention. • Stephanie Goode Siitari is a Bernhjelm said he also will be or Commercial. ..let me tor, but small things" that Bernhjelm's wife, Patsy, also special agent with the Bureau of putting in place the process for help. I'm your neighbor resulted in the decision, he said. works for the city of Edina. He Criminal Apprehension and a promoting people to the two hood Agent for the Far "They're two extremely has a son and a daughter by a former St. Louis Park police of- lieutenant positions created by mers Insurance Group and capable men," Rosland said. first marriage who attend school ficer. They have two daughters his and Siitari's promotion, I'm here to serve you. "We're delighted to have both of in Chanhassen and Chaska. and live on a hobby farm where which will start an upward Call me for the protection them." In addition to his duties in Stephanie raises horses. movement through the you want and need at say Bernhjelm has served 20 E d i n a, B e r n h j e 1 m, a ••• department. ings you deserve. Why not years in the department since Chanhassen resident, has been a Bernhjelm said his training at Both Bernhjelm and Siitari give me a ring today or coming to Edina from Chicago. . member of the Chanhassen the FBI National Academy was have had experience in all areas . drop by at your conveni He served five years with the Public Safety Commission, an a valuable preparation for the of the department. ence. You'll find it well Police Department there, star- advisory commission to the City job of police chief and he will be Siitari put together the depart - worth while. ting as a police cadet and Council, since 1988. able to apply much of what he ment's SET (Special Entry becoming a regular officer. Siitari, 39, of Long Lake, has learned to the new job. Some of Team) and continues to super- • 920'9347 He started out as a patrolman served with the department for the information will be applied vise it. i n Edina and was part of the suc- 15 years. A Milwaukee native, to training within the depart - As the deputy chief, Siitari cessful Commercial Area Patrol Siitari grew up in Bloomington ment. He will also be assessing will be in charge of the Patrol program started in 1974 and the and received his bachelor's the department and will start Division, purchasing, schedul AIM McCARTHY Burglary Task Force in 1975 76. degree from the University of doing some long-range planning. in g and quality management — He was promoted to lieutenant Minnesota, majoring in Bernhjelm said the Burglary most of the day-to-day opera- i FARMERS in 1977 and was in charge of set- sociology with a specialization Task Force and the Commercial bons of the department. � ttng up the department's Com- in criminal justice. He earned a Patrol Program were important Before he assumes those GROUP / . munity Service officer program master's degree in public ad steps in the evolution of depart- duties, he will attend the Nor � ( 4INSUUN(E in 1979. ministration from Mankato mental practices. thwestern School of Staff and t • �.l d *soak. s«.K.. Bernhjelm earned an State University. He is an in- "Coordination is the key to Command, which the Minnesota associate degree in law enforce- structor in firearms and defen- success in this business," he State Patrol will sponsor at ment from Normandale Com- sive tactics. said. "Crooks don't respect the Arden Hills. 1.5 liter 1.5 liter 3 Titer • White Zinfandel not incl. 1 pack cans White Zinfandel, Sauvignon ;� Gallo Reserve 4 Inglenook G.D:& AIR CONDITIONER k lossom Hill i, j tzl"" 1 Navalle iffier Brands PRESEASON PRICING 7°70 i , OFF ` ° ° '°` ° ' ACT NOW TO TAKE o . o - 750 bottle - 24 pack cans ADVANTAGE OF j M a ,1 " `d` ��« ' I Jr ,�� 2 Budweiser I _ NSP MINNFI ACCA R { - S vrc fib SUMMER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS .. ic S c■;-f, Vn rr n ynv JUNE G 24 Lawn Chair Lyrics, Concert 7:00 p.m.- Chanhas - City Center Park JULY 2 -4 Chanhassen's Annual 4th of July Celebration — 15 Lawn Chair Lyrics, Concert 7:00 p.m: Chanh. sen City Center Park AUGUS 12 Lawn Chair Lyrics, Concert 7:00 • • .- Chanhassen - ` • r Park 26 Lawn Chair Lyrics, Concert 7: ■ 1 p.m.- Chanhassen City Center Park SEPTEMBER 25 Septemberfest, anhassen City Center Under Swimming Beaches Lake Ann Park, just off Hwy. 5, west of downtown Chanhassen, offers 450 feet of beach, and the cleanest water in the region. Lake Ann is renown for its beautiful beach, which is now home to a new picnic /recreation shelter. Reserve the upper level overlooking pristine Lake Ann for your private event, and enjoy the offerings of the full service concession/restroom operation; row boats, canoes, paddle boats, fishing gear, and other sports equipment are also available. Under Fishing Spots Chanhassen is blessed with eleven lakes, entirely or partially located within the city. Public accesses can be found on seven of these. Lake St. Joe is a unique small water lake with a hand launch located one -half mile north of Hwy. 5 on Minnewashta Parkway. Access to Lake Minnewashta, the third cleanest lake in the metro area, can be found off Hwy. 41 at Minnewashta Regional Park. The city operates public accesses on Lake Ann, Lake Susan, and Lotus Lake; call 937 -1900 for information. The City of Eden Prairie operates an access on Lake Riley in southern Chanhassen.