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Admin Section 1 1 1 ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION 1 Letter from the Minnesota Transportation Alliance i ' p lance dated October 21, 1992. 1 Letter to Gary Sauer, President, MN Transportation Alliance dated October 19, 1992. I Letter from Strgar- Roscoe - Fausch dated October 21, 1992. Letter to Bill Brisley dated October 26, 1992. 1 Letter to Shirley Karls dated October 22, 1992. I Letter from Moody's Investors Service dated October 22, 1992. Memo from Minnetonka Community Education & Services dated October 28, 1992. 1 Letter from AMM dated October 27, 1992. 1 Letter from the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce dated October, 1992. Letter to Bill Engelhardt dated October 28, 1992. I Note from Steven M. Fink dated October 1, 1992. 1 Letter from Lundgren Brothers dated October 29, 1992. Reimbursement from the State of Minnesota for Half the Cost of the Tree Inventory. ■ Letter to Margaret Ward dated October 14, 1992. Letter to Pamela Lindquist dated October 14, 1992. Letter to Allen Dye dated November 3, 1992. Memo from Dawn Lemme dated November 3, 1992. Letter to Colleen Dockendorf and Mark Senn dated November 5, 1992. fRED 1 CORRIGAN // J JERRY ANDERSON THE MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION Asp Eaecun.eDueaor /41.1.,14,116L CITY OF C. i (� �A �p NGASSE�i FORMERLY MINNESOTA GOOD ROADS, INC. R( ;14 �'7 1 October 21, 1992 (IIJ ( �'I�I IS ?I 1 OCT 3 1992 I TO: Members of The Minnesota Transportation A1lianc eENGINEE R G DEPT. FROM: Gary B. Sauer, President II RE: RESOLUTION OF MVET VETO LAWSUIT • The lawsuit brought by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance which I challenged the authority of the Governor to line item veto the transfer of 10.67% of revenues from the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) was withdrawn by the Alliance after extensive discussions with Commissioner Denn and the Carlson Administration. II Members of the Alliance were concerned that this 1991 line item veto sent the message that the Carlson Administration would oppose any future 1 use of general funds for highway and transit programs. This particular veto did not reduce transportation funding in the current biennium; rather, the legislation would have authorized - but not appropriated - MVET I transfers in future bienniums. The 1991 Legislature had already eliminated any MVET transfer to transportation programs, which has significantly impacted the trunk highway construction program and the ability of transit providers to plan and deliver services across the state. I The Alliance Board of Directors directed the Executive Committee to meet with Commissioner Denn to clarify the position of the Carlson I Administration on these issues. The Executive Committee believes the attached letter from Commissioner Denn resolves the issues of concern to the Board of Directors of the Alliance and its membership and directed our I attorneys to withdraw the lawsuit on October 20, 1992. During our discussions with Commissioner Denn, I explained the broad support of our membership in bringing this lawsuit. Our membership is I committed to advancing the debate over transportation funding policy and was clearly frustrated by the lack of a strong position on these policy issues by the Administration. 1 I believe our discussions will provide the basis for a productive relationship as we prepare for the 1993 legislative session. Commissioner Denn is a thorough, open and resourceful administrator and welcomes the II participation of the Alliance and its membership. It is up to each of us to build on this new understanding and involve 1 ourselves in the activities of the Alliance and the legislature if we are to be successful in 1993. II I look forward to discussing this development and other issues with you at our annual meeting in Saint Cloud on October 28th. Enclosed: Commissioner Denn letter - 10/19/92 II 3402 UNIVERSITY AVENUE S . MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 35414 1 612. 379.7227 1 40 Minnesota 1 Department of Transportation Q Transportation Building 1, Q ,r Q ,r 395 John Ireland Boulevard I 4,r OF TS of Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 __ 1 October 19, 1992 1 Mr. Gary Sauer 1 President MN Transportation Alliance II 3402 University Ave. S.E. Minneapc.is, MN 55414 Dear Mr. Sauer: 1 I am writing in response to your request that I reiterate my II comments made to the Transportation Alliance Legislative Committee August 21, 1992 regarding the Carlson Administration's position on certain transportation funding issues. Let me assure you, a strong transit and highway system is a high priority for the Carlson Administration. In my remarks to the Alliance committee, I stressed four points: II 1) The Carlson Administration will not support the use of general fund dollars, including MVET dollars, to fund highway projects during the 1994 -95 biennium. With the 1 state facing an $837 million budget shortfall, there are simply no general fund dollars to fund program increases. 11 2) The Carlson Administration will support continued use of general fund dollars to fund state wide transit II programs during the 1994 -95 biennium. 3) Following the 1994 -95 biennium (assuming the state's general fund problems are healed), highway projects may II compete, on their merits, with other state programs for funding from the state's general fund. Any funding for highways from the general fund would be in addition to II highway funding provided by the state's dedicated highway trust fund. This is not a guarantee, of course, that highway projects would receive funding from the general fund. They will have to compete with I/ other proposals on their merits. (OVER) 1 .4n Equal Opportunity E,,,pinuer I 1 1 October 19, 1992 Page 2 • ' 4) The Carlson Administration expects that during the 1993 legislative session there will be an active debate on the role of the state's dedicated highway trust fund in ' future funding of state wide transit programs. I hope you and your organization find this information helpful. I look forward to working with the Alliance in the coming months as we pursue the common goal of providing the best possible transportation system to the citizens of Minnesota. 1 Sincerely, J- = N. Denn issioner 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Todd . ; coome4 Mirk 19b SRF STRGAR- ROSCOE- FAUSCH, I C. CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS 9Z - 3 TRANSPORTATION • CIVIL • STRUCTURAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • LAND SURVEYORS • 1 SRF No. 0921634 October 21, 1992 ' CITY OF CHANHASSEN 1 Mr. Charles Folch, P.E. o �7�r City Engineer�� ` '` CITY OF CHANHASSEN OCT ' 2 19 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 ENGINEERING DIPT• ' RE: WEST 78TH STREET FROM POWERS BOULEVARD TO T.H. 101 CITY PROJECT NO. 92 -3 1 SUPPLEMENT TO OUR PROPOSAL DATED JANUARY 8, 1992 Dear Charles: 1 As our letter of August 20, 1992 indicated, we have performed numerous additional work tasks beyond what was anticipated in our original Scope of Services. Since August, additional alignment and access alternatives have been developed and studied and many meetings have taken place. Our original estimated budget for the preliminary design ' phase has been far exceeded. Now that it appears we are much closer to a resolution of the alignment and access issues , and are proceeding with final plan preparation, we have attempted to re- assess the estimate of our fee for the project. , While some work has been completed toward final design, such as plan preparation for Powers Boulevard and design of the signal at Great Plains Boulevard, additional work has been created with the proposed realignment of West 78th Street at the west end and the addition of signals and geometric changes east of Kerber Avenue. • Our original budget estimate of $75,000.00 for the preliminary and final design phases of the project has been expended. We estimate at this time, it will require an additional $60,000 to $65,000 to complete the final design (plans and specifications) of the project as now comprehended. 1 1 Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 612/475.0010 FAX 612/475 -2429 1 Mr. Charles Folch, P.E. - 2 - October 21, 1992 1 ' Unless otherwise directed, we will proceed to complete the plans for the project in anticipation of an early spring 1993 letting. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, STRGAR - ROSCOE -FAUSC H, INC. C2 **•t..--- 1 Timothy D. Phenow, P.E. Principal TDP:bba 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . r CITYOF 0 0 11 ‘ r .CHANEISS.EN 690 COULTER DRIVE •-P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 1 October 26, 1992 1 Mr. Bill Brisley AMCON Corporation 200 West Highway 13 Burnsville, MN 55337 1 Dear Bill: The city has received the revised landscaping plan for Market Square, dated October 21, 1992. The purpose of the revised landscaping is to screen the additional compactor located south of Festival Foods and to better screen the compactor located at the southeast corner of Festival 1 Foods. A condition of approval was that the trash compactors must be screened. The southerly compactor is new to the plans and is not screened. The southeasterly compactor was provided with a wall for screening, but the wall does not extend as far as the compactor. 1 I spoke with Todd Christopherson on October 26, 1992, to go over additional changes staff wanted and we agreed to the following: 1 1. The southerly wall screen will be extended to cover the larger trash compactor located at the southeast corner of Festival Foods. 1 2. One evergreen tree will be added to the three proposed evergreens north of the southeasterly trash compactor. ' 3. Three evergreen trees will be added to the open area southeast of the southeasterly trash compactor. f Once we receive the final approved revised plans, we will sign off on the certificate of occupancy for Festival Foods. We also still need a parking plan showing that there is still adequate parking with the removal of four parking spaces at the rear of Merlin's Hardware. 1 t., PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 f .. CITYOF 1 vol‘, CHANHASSEN 1 690 COULTER DRIVE 0 BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 1 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 October 22, 1992 1 Ms. Shirley Karts 3920 Stratford Ridge Drive I Excelsior, MN 55331 Re: Minnewashta Parkway Project No. 90-15 1 Dear Ms. Karts: I have received your letter dated October 20, 1992 concerning the construction progress of the Minnewashta I Parkway Improvement Project No. 90-15. As you might guess, I have had a number of conversations with various residents concerning the project since it began late this summer. While I do not recall the specific conversation which you referenced as having occurred on October 24. 1992 ( ?), given that today is October 22, 1992, I do I share and empathize with your concerns in seeing the project completed as quickly as possible. Given the size of the City engineering staff in relation to the number of improvement projects which take place on an annual basis, the City employs project consultant engineers to carry out the design and construction I administration of the improvement projects. Any information which I have disseminated in the past to area residents along the Parkway has been the best available information which I have received from our project consultant engineer Mr. Bill Engelhardt who is in direct contact with the project contractor, Brown & Cris. I Unfortunately, weather and other unforeseen factors may be encountered during the project process which may delay predicted work completion schedules on the project. I By this letter, I am requesting that the project engineer, Mr. Bill Engelhardt of Engelhardt & Associates, respond to your questions and concerns related the expected overall project's completion and to continue to ensure that the construction road surface is maintained at best that is possible. 1 I thank you for your letter of concern. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN - 1 P . Charles D. Folch, P.E. t 1 City Engineer CDF:jms 1 c Don Ashworth, City Manager Dave Hempel, Sr. Engineering Technician Wayne Brown, Brown & Cris I Bill Engelhardt, Engelhardt & Associates City Council Administrative Pijt (11/9/92) t4, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 4 64- 4..) ee gc.H - Moody's investors Service 99 Church Street, New York, N.Y. 10007 1 October 22, 1992 Mr. Donald Ashworth RECEIVED 1 City Manager City of Chanhassen OCT 2 71992 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Dear Mr. Ashworth: We wish to inform you that our Rating Committee has assigned the rating of Baal to the $4,980,000 Chanhassen, Minnesota General Obligation Bonds to be sold October 26, 1992. In order that we may maintain the rating, we will require current updating information. We will appreciate your continued cooperation in the future. We would appreciate receiving a copy of the final 1 Official Statement when available. Under separate cover you will be receiving a copy of our credit report on the above referenced bond sale. Should you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact Steven Bocamazo at (212) 553 -7168. Sincerely, L:47.7 Daniel N. Heimowitz Executive Vice President Director Public Finance Department SJB:cr cc: Ms. Brenda A. Krueger Financial Analyst Springsted, Inc. 85 East Seventh Place, Ste. 100 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 1 10/28/92 16.39 $612 470 3432 MTKA SCHOOLS 276 e/ 1 /m.4 o r l,j _ 1 FAX TO 937 -5739 I' NEMO 1 TO: DON ASHWORTH, CITY OF CHANHASSEN FROM: JAN GRAY MINNETONKA COMMUNITY EDUCATION & SERVICES RE RAKE -A -THON DATE: OCTOBER 28, 1992 Thank ou for your Y Y cooperation in handling the leaf disposal of the seniors 1 whose home were raked as part of the Rake -A -Thon. We are pleased to be able to provide the services of the Rake -A -Thon to residents in your city. Without the bag pick -up service from the City, it would be difficult for the seniors to "finish" the job. Thank you. • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ee Lc.,- I. BULLETIN 1 as ociation of metropolitan 1 municipalities 1 Oct. 27, 1992 1 To: Mayors and Managers /Administrators FROM: Karen Anderson, AMM President . 4),X1..../ 1 RE: Metropolitan Council member nominations In January 1993, eight of the Metropolitan Council members' appointments expire. Some will be seeking 1 reappointment to their seats; others will not. The odd- numbered Council District seats are the ones affected. 1 I am honored to be a member of the Governor's Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee, which has the task of finding good, qualified candidates for the governor to consider. The Metropolitan Council in 1993 will be making decisions that will affect cities and their residents for II many years to come. For example, the Council will continue its revision of the MDIF, implementing the strategy outlined in its Metro 2015 vision document, continuation of the dual -track airport planning I process, as well as water and pollution related issues and its legislative agenda. I am asking you for help in finding qualified candidates with experience in municipal government I and who have a metropolitan perspective. I believe this combination of experience and perspective, coupled with the belief in the strength of local governance, will help us attain the best candidates for appointment. The nominating committee will begin meeting and conducting public hearings in November on the I pending vacancies, anti expects to complete its work in Jar nary. People who have questions about the application/appointment process may call Cheryl Talberg or John Hultquist in the Governor's Office, 296 -0077. Those who are interested in applying may request an application from the Secretary of State's 1 Office, Open Appointments Division, 297 -5845. Again, the committee is looking for the best candidates for the Metropolitan Council seats. With your 1 help, I believe the cities in the affected districts can identify such nominees. Thank you for your assistance. 1 DISTRIBUTION NOTE: This bulletin has been mailed to mayors and managers /administrators only. Please feel free to duplicate and distribute as you believe necessary. ,,..2C =. JED OCT 2 nn 34901exington avenue north, st. paul, minnesota 55126 (612) 490 -3301 Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Young Quinlan Building 81 South Ninth Street Suite 200 ' Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402.3223 Phone 612/370.9132 Fax:-612/370-9195 1 October, 1992 ' Dear Community header: Economic development. Are any two words more overused in today's political environment? For all the attention k receives, the rhetoric usually falls short of the promise of economic development. The Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce recently asked some of our area's leaders to go beyond the soundbites and crisis plans that usually constitute economic development to offer their thoughts in a series of articles focused on the issues that must be addressed if we are to successfully grow our economy and create new jobs. The articles aren't authored by people usually associated with economic development. Yet, they are people who understand the things that positively or negatively impact job creation in the region. The series is entitled "Building Our Future: Creating Tomorrow's Jobs" and includes these articles: • Investing in Minnesota's infrastructure, by Tad Piper of Piper Jaffray Companies, Inc, • Business' role in preserving Minnesota's quality of life, by Major Albert Rowland of the Salvation Army • Job creation vs. job relocation, by Richard Kovacevich of Norwest Corporation • Education, the wellspring of economic development, by Nils Hasselmo, University of Minnesota • Creating a new public - private partnership for economic development, by Michael O'Keefe of the McKnight Foundation • Maintaining Minnesota's manufacturing muscle, by Paul Walsh of The Pillsbury Company. I will be sending these articles to you during the next few weeks. I believe you will find them to be important reading and hope you will share them with your co-workers, colleagues and others. Finally, I also hope you will plan to attend the Chamber's November 11 Dialogue program, ' which will allow us to further explore these topics together. For more information on this thought- provoking lunch -hour program, call 370 -9106. Sincerely, Connie M. Levi President Enclosure 1 B U I L D I N G OUR • Please Route To: C R E A T I N G ./ e ^,t. TOMORROW'S . Qr;s f e A commentary series produced by INVESTING IN MINNESOTA'S FUTURE Gteater Minneapolis 1 ChamberofCoirmzetze By Addison L Piper Chairman and CEO, Piper Jaffiray Companies, Inc. Few issues facing Minnesotans are as important to the state's ability to compete for jobs and to maintain a high quality of life than the 1 need to define a long -term infrastructure strategy. If Minnesota doesn't have systems and services that support economic ' growth and our quality of life -- everything from a school system that provides a first -class education to all students to a transportation network that moves products and people across the globe as efficiently as across town - -the state will not be able to compete in the global marketplace of the next century. ' So how is Minnesota going about this enormous task? About as efficiently and effectively as the builder who places one brick on top 1 of another without a blueprint of the completed project. Minnesota is building and re- building its infrastructure project by 1 project with little thought given to how each undertaking relates to the others. Investing in its infrastructure without a blueprint makes Primary underwriter no more sense than the bricklayer working without plans. m innegascos One result of the project- driven approach to infrastructure is that Su ttin underwriters fewer public dollars are available to invest in the systems needed to PPS S support economic growth and quality jobs in the years to come. We AT &T end up paying for the past instead of investing in the future. ' IBM Corporation Northern States Power Company Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. A better approach would be to identify all infrastructure needs over Piper Jaffray Companies, Inc. the next decade (or longer) and evaluate them as part of an Contributors integrated system that must use public resources wisely while Marquette Bank Minneapolis supporting quality jobs and quality of life. 1 Popham, Haik, Schnobrich & Kaufman, LTD. TCF Bank Lutheran Brotherhood North American Life and Casualty Asplund Coffee Company, Inc. 1 1 Consider the state's approach to highway construction. Minnesota's 42,000 mile network of state and county highways is the fifth largest system in the country. This makes it relatively easy to travel between any two points in the state. To the extent that convenience contributes 1 to quality of life, the highway systenn largely succeeds. But the existing highway system is not designed to sustain and promote future economic growth. Highways are only one component of a transportation system that is evolving rapidly and dramatically. 1 Quality jobs of the future will depend not only on society's ability to efficiently and safely move manufactured products but to transport information. State -of -the art technologies like fiber optic network systems are as important as roads and bridges if Minnesotans are to compete in the world marketplace. 1 Yet, the infrastructure planners of today are still bound by a concept of transportation that involves the physical movement of goods or people. Consequently, financial commitments are made today that will limit our ability to make wise spending decisions in the future. Without a blueprint --a strategy for the future—Minnesota's transportation system of the 21st century will be fundamentally the same as it is today. But such a system is not enough to support tomorrow's jobs. An infrastructure blueprint also will help sort out competing political agendas. Take, for example, the debate over whether to expand the existing Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport or build a new airport in Dakota County. ' A mode rn, airport rt that is a major hub for international air service is a critical ' component in maintaining and enhancing Minnesota's national and world competitiveness. Protecting this valuable economic asset should be the first priority in evaluating different sites. Yet, it seems that in spite of the compelling economic argument for maintaining a world -class airport, much of the debate has focused on a single issue: noise. 1 This is not to minims the burden of airport noise. It is a valid concern in the airport debate, not just for those subjected to the plane landings and take -offs but for all Minnesotans who impose this burden of noise on a few—be they in south Minneapolis or Dakota County—for the sake of a modern airport. If left only to the political process, the debate between economic growth and noise becomes an "either -or" choice. The conflict would better be resolved through an infrastructure blueprint that recognizes the validity of both positions in the debate. Minnesota must invest in an airport 1 1 1 1 that best supports the state's economic competitiveness. But all citizens must be assured that economic gain won't be at the expense of a few. 1 The two overriding criteria for selecting an airport are the same measures that should be applied to any infrastructure investment. 1 The first criteria is the long -term economic impact of the project. It is too short- sighted to evaluate only the project's immediate cost and the value of temporary jobs. Far more important measures are the economic activity generated and supported long after the hard hats have been put away as well as the economic opportunities lost through an inappropriate infrastructure investment. Second, how does that project affect the quality of life for all citizens? Will it make Minnesota 1 a better place to live, will it contribute to the productivity and well -being of our citizens or will it create a more attractive environment? These are all valid measures of the return taxpayers can expect from their investment in infrastructure. 1 The challenge to policymakers is to recognize that these two criteria -- long -term economic impact and quality of life -- aren't contradictory. In fact, they are mutually supportive. Quality of life begins with a quality job. A quality job depends on a strong infrastructure that supports an expanding economic base. 1 In many areas of public policy, Minnesotans are looking to the future. The Department of Trade and Economic Development is preparing an "Economic Blueprint for Minnesota." The 1 strategy offers goals for the year 2000 and beyond that, if met, "will result in a healthy, growing and competitive Minnesota economy." Yet, this economic blueprint makes no mention of infrastructure. 1 Investing in Minnesota's infrastructure will be expensive. But without a coordinating strategy that guides the state's infrastructure investments, the greatest cost will be in disappearing jobs and lost economic development opportunities. 1 1 1 Join other business and community leaders and voice your response to this commentary series and the economic development issues affecting the region at the Greater Minneapolis Chamber's November 11 Dialogue program. Chamber President Connie Levi will set the stage for a discussion among leaders from the public and private sectors moderated by Karen Boros. For more information on the program, call the Dialogue hotline at 370 -9106. I At, •• { CITYOF e.e• ' ,� :.-•• `) x" of CHANHASSEN 1yG I \ f. --7,./ '` . 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 . October 28, 1992 I Mr Bill Engelhardt Engelhardt & Associates 1107 Hazeltine Boulevard !' Chaska, MN 55318 Re: Minnewashta Parkway Improvement Project No. 90-15 1 Dear Bill: I To date, I am pleased with the efforts of the kontractor, Brown & Cris, and yourselves in expediting the project process given the unforeseen problems and delays which have been encountered. For the most part, the construction road surface has been maintained in a 1 very passable condition given the poor subil, extensive pipe installation and cut and fill operations. However, I am concerned out a number of calls I have recently been receiving from area residents concernin a ety in around the construction 1 equipment as they ingress and egress outs of the project. While I do not want to discourage the contractor's efforts to work in a speedily mannerto complete the project, the safety of both construction workers and residents should not be forgotten. Please bring this to the I attention of the contractor as it would be very disheartening to have to deal with an accident on the project given how close eve are to getting to subttantial completion. 1 Sincerely, 1 4 CITY OF CHANHSEN za; „ a � AS 2 1 Charles D. Folch, P.E. ._ ....,1- City Engineer , z :, :.- eer I CDF :jms I c: Dave Hempel, Sr. Engineering Technician Don Ashworth, City Manager Wayne Brown, Brown & Cris 1 Bruce Anderson, Engelhardt & Associates NO: PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER --, - - - - AL -d ---.- -- - i ________ _ - 1053ii=. ee 14.),.// - ,(41 _ ___ __ __-- __. 1915 STOUGHTON AVE: 448-2027 --1 -7,-.= ___ ..- CHASM, MN 55318 , - -7 - 4.0_, 4--T -75551/919 )F. a ---- Ape o., ' i yo,A, ji 1 ._ _._-_,--- __- - - - --- - - 19- i Of"..-- - - - I(....---. I/ ■ .., __....,. .i...,_._.....:, $3/ ,. - xo V 4 11 6 - FtDE • OF ._,•16•11!" Ar 7 60 , dr.A ................m .. 1* __ __ ; /ad • - -- • _ _ _ ___ ____ * ._ . _ . MINNESOTA 55 317? - - - MEMO ?' - 1:0 9 /90 5 5 1 21: - 0 2 - 204 0 la _ _--- ----- - 7 =_-__ _ row Mt RECEIVED 1 October 1, 1992 OCT 2 0 1992 1 CITY Of UhiANHASSEN Steven Fink II 1915 Stoughton Ave. Chaska, MI 55318 RE: Account # 3-903780 71 ..../ k/ IL: 1915 Stouahton Ave Parcel # 25-0030500 . . Dear Mr. Fink: We are hereby notifying you hat the Chanha en ity Council will hold II a public hearing on October 26, 1992 at 7:30 in t.,e Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall, 690 oulter Drive, Chanhassen, MN. ----4...---.:::-:- - i II The purpose of this Hearing is to certify delip-...nt utility accounts to the County Auditor for collection wiii. -our property taxes, payable in 1993. The balance owed includ accumulated late charges is t 31.11 . If this a .... - is not paid in full by November 2, 1992 11 an additional $ ") - certification fee will be added and the total of $ 51.11 will be certified to your property taxes. II , ---- ---,-- ---- 1 If you wish to attend the hearing regarding your delinquency, any comments you wish to have considered by the Council should be-in writing and sent to the City Cattention Mayor and City Council) before October 16, 1992. 11 ._. -,-, '-- • Sincerely, .. Thomas Chaffee *5 1 -„ .., , Data Processing Coordinator 4 Cf5 ) "Th I r II e:0 - if .46;Ce4 e s t 4, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER i 1 fr LVnDGREn 1 BROS. October 29, 1992 CONSTRUCTION II Mayor Don Chmiel INC Members of the Chanhassen City Council City of Chanhassen Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc., I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for approving our Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development proposal for the Johnson/Dolejsi /Turner 935E Wayzata Blvd. property located in Chanhassen. We are very excited about this future I Lundgren Bros. neighborhood community and I can tell you that already there is a tremendous amount of inquiries by future home buyers. We Minnesota55391 believe that this future development is consistent with the high housing standards expected by the City of Chanhassen. II (612)473 - 1231 Lundgren Bros. provides a wide selection of detached single family housing types in high quality neighborhoods for people who want a new ' home in Chanhassen. Many of our new buyers are existing Chanhassen residents who just want a new home. Our communities expand the tax base and provide hundreds of jobs. In order for Lundgren Bros. to continue providing quality neighborhoods it is essential to extend public facilities (sewer and water) to these development areas. Hopefully at the November 23, 1992 City Council meeting you will agree and order plans and specs for Project No. 92 -5. At the October 26, 1992 City Council meeting, Council member Mason brought to my attention the fact that Lundgren Bros. had not included the name of the City of Chanhassen in its Star Tribune advertisement for WillowRidge. I was terribly embarrassed and on behalf of Lundgren Bros. I would like to apologize to the City Council and the citizens of Chanhassen for this oversight. It is very important to name the City of Chanhassen in our advertising. Attached is a revised copy of a new advertisement to run in next Saturday's paper. Please accept our apology as no harm was intended. Our thanks to Councilor Mason for bringing this to my attention. We look forward to your continued support and cooperation in our pursuit of development opportunities within your community. Very truly yours, 1 Terry M. Forbord Vice President 11 TMF:bw Enclosure 1 1 ' • • 1 1 NATURALLY 1 Who hasn't stopped in awe as 1 a noisy squadron of Canadian geese vee -ed their way south on a crisp fall day. ff,Cs47 1 Or paused to savor the unforgettable scent of freshly fallen leaves crunching , underfoot. Now the sights, scents, and sounds of Minnesota nature at its finest can be right outside your door, in a new Lundgren 1 �' Bros. home at WillowRidge. Carefully preserved wetlands, 1 ponds, and wildlife habitat are studded with mature trees and shrubs to surround your home with pristine beauty. Located in beautiful Chanhassen, just two miles south of e Excelsior and popular Lake Minnetonka, WillowRidge is our newest community of innovative and beautifully crafted homes. Within the Minnetonka school district, and priced `r* from the low $200,000s, WillowRidge is your natural choice. For more information call Ron Rotell at 474 -5966 or 473 -1231 or visit our WillowRidge model home, open Mon— Tliurs. 3 - 7 PM and Fri, Sat, & Sun. 1 - 5 PM. Directions: Hwy. 7 west to the Excelsior exit. Turn left at stop sign to Co. Rd. 82, south to Lake Lucy Road, west 1/4 mile to entry monument. Or Hwy. 5 west to Powers Blvd, then north to Lake Lucy Rd, west 1/4 mile. Builder License 10001413 k_ LunDGkEn 1 bROS ONSTRUCTION INC. 1 1 1 1 1 - Tryte.. - - [1.4\/?... . 1 _-$- rhom Ot 10 PA1 HALF c.--n_it- r 1 , 1 RECEIPT - - ..;. _ CI„- OF mums= C 9O COASSEN,DR. O BOX 147 y f i RECEIVED PH ONE: (612) 937 - P. gpp X 17 H� °F ' 40 923 DESCR►pT10N DATE 1 ter , ®O�NT �__ Fl►ND .OURC / / ������� PROD r m i - alleall.11141111111111 I a II II Inalallalle 111 IIIIIIII 111111.111111I j lellanneal I 1.111111111111111111111 allialailni ii / DEPUTY TREASURER 111.11.1.11111.111111111111 1 r.. _- T OT j AMOUNT aleallilli `� CHECF�,�� r - - -___ ° 1 t:-L,--c- ' U•t " _"v ��,jJ3,0JO 0330�� - - Of ._��� J 3 J - -•O• r,p -- JJ�� 3 J3 3 3 JJ j J J•• , J J, J J J J -�• •• 1 JJJ JJ J- J•O J - I 1 .f • 1 1 CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A Attorneys :it 1_:t((• - 11,..1 1 1.1. I (:u ((12) 452.500 N Lniii„ " Fax (612) 452.555) 1 NI , >n k,A1 \ ( ; f n . I,, -- Jam., R \ \'•'.1I : 'n Flli it 11.1.11.1.k1) \11.11,1c1 \ liI. lai.I R..0.1. 1) ''irn.•r October 14, 1992 Ms. Margaret Z. Ward 2801 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Dear Ms. Ward: 1 • This firm represents the City of Chanhassen. On behalf of the City, I would like to thank you for your generous gift of real , property to the City. Enclosed please find a Warranty Deed deeding the property from II you to the City of Chanhassen. If the deed is acceptable, please date and sign the deed and have it notarized. Please return the executed deed to me in the enclosed envelope and I will forward the 11 same to the City. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 1 Very truly yours, 1 CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A. By: 1.� - A 1 4■- Renae D. Steiner RDS:ses c: Jo Ann Olsen RICE, k: D OCT I ° 19 92 C TY Or I `. Suite 317 • Ea InLLtIe lifts Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan, MN 55121 1 .. C'A \11'I)) J 1.1_, KNI 1TSON, SCOTT LS2. FUCHS, P.A. 11,,.n,, 1 ; ,,,,, I„ li 161 2) -1i2 WO rlhd . - `.1 —II • t ,.1!( ( 1 I ik i, L,nic 1: ■\ !1.,:n \1r,Lnl 1 lit, Itcn.1,1 ;1,1 October 14, 1992 II Ms. Pamela D. Lindquist II 3902 Colgate Avenue Minnetonka, MN 55345 II Dear Ms. Lindquist: • This firm represents the City of Chanhassen. On behalf of the II City, I would like to thank you for your generous gift of real property to the City. Enclosed please find a Warranty Deed deeding the property from II you to the City of Chanhassen. Please note that only your name is on the deed. If you are married, that person's name will have to be added to the deed. If the deed is acceptable, please date and sign II the deed and have it notarized. Please return the executed deed to me in the enclosed envelope and I will forward the same to the City. 11 If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. II Very truly yours, II CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A. 1 By: - Renae D. Steiner 11 RDS:ses c: Jo Ann Olsen II I c OCr1 1227 T ,uil. 317 • I :d*ui L ( )f! I , <• (:cnlcr • 1 3'k' (:t op, mite (:enter Curve • Eagan, MN 55121 1 • • CITYOF I 1 CHANHASSEN 1 1 t 690 COULTER DRIVE a P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 November 3, 1992 1 Mr. Allen Dye 1 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Mears Park Centre 230 East 5th Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Re: MWCC Chaska Treatment Plant Capacity Study 1 PW319 I Dear Mr. Dye: 1 The City of Chanhassen is working cooperatively with the City of Chaska, the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the Metropolitan Council in pursuing and ultimate solution for Aanitary sewer capacity for southern Chanhassen and the City of Chaska. The information available at this time indicates that the construction of a new interceptor system along the proposed Trunk Highway 101 bypass right -of -way through Shakopee and ultimately terminating at the Blue Lake Treatment Plant is one of the solutions being investigated in the facility plan for the Chaska WWII'. It is very important that viable opportunities such as this are not overlooked in determining the best solution. Therefore, this letter is intended to express the City of Chanhassen's firm support for the inclusion of the Chaska Interceptor in the Trunk Highway 101 bypass right -of- way. We would also urge MnDOT to print the inclusion of the interceptor in the highway right - of-way plans. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. Sincerely, 1 CITY OF CHANHASSEN - 40Z---- : -4...! ,...- - Nom Charles D. Folch, P.E. City Engineer - W. I CDF:ktm c Don Ashworth, City Manager 'i Paul Krauss, Planning Director City Council Administrative Packet (11/9/92) 1 1 TE., PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 Il .. C ITY OF 1 fi 1 CHANHASSEN iii . 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM ......W,_,,„ - ...z '.- N 1 ! w - I ,. 7 ce "1 /d. ... . ersA.,. .4 C. TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager ,,- h 7 40, r' R, 74 M 1 FROM: Dawn Lemme, Program Specialist 1 • ',.'• w1 0 4r sop" h4.,, .1 nki I DATE: November 3, 1992 • a /,h( . Z s w a•r! , eJC , yw t✓e.r4. SUBJ: Chanhassen Senior Center ,./ ,91.. /A r i d ;. t e A ' I ' .le 4.... S .r Jit cc.Lir 44 / 7r. OAP%ii I recently had a discussion with a large group of the Chanhassen Senior Center participants in y e.,„ _ 1 regards to a policy concerning general facility use and procedures. The following ideas were �//11 talked about, questions were raised, and it was determined that a written policy is needed, and lu- a facility request form similar to that of the Chanhassen Fire Department should be developed. I 1. Any wishin to use the center for something other than a regular scheduled Yg g g senior activity or time block, must submit a written request at least one month prior to 1 that date. I 2. Any person/people wishing to come in to the center as a speaker must first submit a written request form in order that the Chanhassen Senior Center Advisory Board may determine the appropriateness of the subject in advance. 1 3. Senior citizen activities take first priority in the center, followed by other city- oriented activities (Park and Recreation/other department meetings), and then community organizations, etc. The Chanhassen Senior Center, although still very new in its programming and activity I scheduling, is primarily a social and recreational facility at this time. Currently speakers and seminars are planned, but these require individual sign up prior to them so that rather than take advantage of a "captive audience," the seniors are allowed to choose what activities, talks, etc., they are interested in listening to. 4. Again, use of the Fire Department or the City Hall requires prior approval and the Senior Center J would like to adopt the same procedure. If you or the City Council has any suggestions or questions in regards to this matter, please let me know. Thank you. 1 - es t4 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER I a C ITYOF if CHANHASSEN 0 „ 1 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937.1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 November 5, 1992 i Ms. Colleen Dockendorf 1 2061 Oakwood Ridge Chanhassen, MN 55317 and Mr. Mark Senn 1 7160 Willow View Curve Chanhassen, MN 55317 1 Dear Colleen and Mark: Congratulations! To emerge as the City Council "winners" given the field of excellent candidates is truly a reflection of your dedication and stature. I sincerely look forward to working with both of you. I believe that 1993/94 will prove to be great years for the City of Chanhassen. You will 1 be joining a Mayor and City Council that works together extremely well, and who, together with yourselves, should produce a highly effective team. Many important issues are nearing completion which translates into the necessity for both of Y P g P n' you Y to hit the pavement running, i.e. Highway 5 Corridor Plan, Storm Water Utility Plan,' 1993 Budget, and the establishment of 1993 goals. To help you in getting started, the following I documents are currently being assembled: - Chanhassen City Code Book 1 - Comprehensive Plan - Handbook for Minnesota Cities (will be forwarded to you at a later date) - City Directory - Council Rules of Procedure ; - 1992 Budget (previously distributed) - Newly Elected Officials Handbook (this has been ordered and will be forwarded to you upon receipt). In addition to the documents shown above, the League of Minnesota Cities typically offers a I one /two day seminar in early January entitled "Newly Elected Officials Conference." The city 1 rir tit PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1 Ms. Colleen Dockendorf Mr. Mark Senn November 5, 1992 Page 2 I will pay your costs should you wish to attend. Karen Engelhardt will be contacting you with details /choices. During our "meet the staff' meeting, I briefly reviewed a typical City Council packet (your first one is attached!). As you may recall, staff prepares an agenda consisting of items requiring Council approval, i.e. development proposals, rezonings, public improvement requests, and a ' myriad of 10,000 other items. A copy of the types of applications typically received by the Planning Department is included along with the typical schedule of what actions take place by whom and when. Karen Engelhardt prepares the agenda based upon when items are submitted (first in/first out) as well as attempting to consider citizen participation (citizen involvement issues typically occurring toward the beginning of the agenda). Karen can usually inform you as to when an item is likely to appear or the likelihood of one agenda being longer than another. Each item on the agenda has a backup report. The initial staff report generally provides enough information to make a decision, i.e. a summary of action to be taken, salient facts, commission actions as well as the pros and cons of the proposal including recommendation. Additional ' information can be found in the report if you enjoy in depth reading, i.e. verbatim minutes from commissions including citizen testimony, letters of support/opposition, and other salient information (referral reports received from other governmental agencies, etc.). The City Council 1 packets are delivered to Council members on Thursday evening prior to the Council meeting (generally the second and fourth Mondays of each month-- although such can be modified when the City Council acts to adopt its "Rules of Procedure for 1993"). After the third or fourth time that the police stop by your home to deliver your packet, your neighbors should become adjusted to the fact that either they are living next to a Council member or a troubled household. Packets are additionally prepared for the newspaper, general public (available at the front desk or in the r Council Chambers), and the applicant. You will also receive packets for the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Park and Recreation Commission, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Sometimes these packets are delivered and at other times they will be mailed to you. All packets have exactly the same information except for attorney correspondence regarding a pending law suit, land acquisition, etc. No information is distributed to any Council member which is not distributed to all Council members. A copy of the "Oath of Office" is attached and you will be asked to take the oath at our first meeting in January. Unless a special meeting date is necessary, our first regular meeting is January 11, 1993. The attached "Conflict of Interest" form is required to be filed by all Council members on or before our first meeting. The attached "Campaign Spending Disclosure" form must be filed within 10 days following election day. If either of you spent more than $750.00 on your campaign, a more complete disclosure is required. You should contact Jean Meuwissen if your campaign costs exceeded $750.00. 1 As I mentioned during our last meeting, Chanhassen operates as a Statutory Plan B community, i.e. Council/Manager form of government. Accordingly, the City Council is responsible for all 1 1 1 Ms. Colleen Dockendorf Mr. Mark Senn November 5, 1992 1 Page 3 policy decisions of the city with the administration being the responsibility of the City Manager. Although the statute establishes clear lines of responsibility, the fact is that the city cannot operate unless there is a good working relationship between the Council and all of our employees. I personally believe that you are taking office in a city having excellent employees from top to bottom. I support our department heads and would encourage you to contact them regarding questions you may have, ideas of how to do things better, and simply to understand what it is we are doing. I would hope that you feel comfortable in stopping by City Hall as often as possible and discussing any and all issues with any of our employees. I believe that you will find that all of our employees do not stand on formalized procedures and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour of the facilities they are responsible for, reviewing their budgets, or simply talking about the facets of their job. If you would like more action, I would encourage you to be a "ride along" with one of our deputies, our snow plowing crew, our firefighters, or our other emergency service crews. It is easy to take these basic services for granted. However, you will gain a new perspective for these jobs once you have driven in a blizzard during the middle of the night with 4 inches of snow on the ground, and you have absolutely no idea where the street is that you're plowing. Your momentum (speed) is the only thing that will move the snow - -a fact which adds interest to your experience. After you have hit a few raised manholes, deteriorating curbs, or broken "catch basins," you will be the first one to report one of these hazards. There are a thousand issues that should be included in this letter, but practically cannot be. My only regret is that by the time you will become comfortable in overseeing the 150 businesses that we operate, become knowledgeable as to tax increment, and have lived through the trials and tribulations of decisions such as "Eckankar," you will probably quit or need therapy. (Excuse my humor, but it has been a long week.) As stated earlier, you are joining a great City Council and an excellent city staff. I look forward to 1993. Congratulations again. Sincerely, 1 Le Don Ashworth 1 City Manager DA:k 1 Enclosure ' 1