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Admin Section 1 I ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION 1 . Meeting Report for TH 5 from TH 41 to CSAH 17 from Barton - Aschman dated September 10, 1 1992. Letter to Bob Davis, Metropolitan Council, dated September 11, 1992. I Letter to Mr. & Mrs. Blake Spillers dated September 11, 1992. Il Letter from Kevin McShane dated September 11, 1992. Letter to Robert Isakson, MWCC, dated September 11, 1992. I Memo to Don Buckhout dated September 15, 1992. 1 Letter from Jim Ramstad dated August 28, 1992. I Letters from Larry King dated September 4, 1992. Letter from Lyall A. Schwarzkopf, Metropolitan Council dated September 15, 1992. 1 Letter to Conrad Fiskness dated September 10, 1992. I Letter from Jay Karlovich dated September 10, 1992. Letter to Jim Hurm dated September 8, 1992. 1 HRA Accounts Payable. 1 Memo from Scott Harr dated September 17, 1992. 1 1 1 1 1 o� / Tb,U. Vo 141,,, ; �� ,« Project TH 5 from TH 41 to CSAH 17 - S.P. 1002 -61 I Project No. 2685 - 10 - 01 / W (p l Date September 10, 1992 ( f.j-r1.3 t S fi By James Unruh 7 1 Meeting Report I M eeting Location MnDOT Golden Valley Meeting Date 9/4/92 Conference Room 1 Participants 1 Mike Spielmann, MnDOT Paul Krauss, Chanhassen Evan Green, MnDOT Chuck Folch, Chanhassen I Ron Erickson, MnDOT John Mullan, Barton- Aschman Dave Warzala, Barton - Aschman I James Unruh, Barton - Aschman 1 Summary The meeting was held to discuss the potential shift of the proposed TH 5 alignment to I the north between Audubon Road and CSAH 17. The proposed north side frontage road was also an item of discussion. 1 The current Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan shows a continuous frontage road along the north side of TH 5 between TH 41 and CSAH 17. This plan was approved by the Metropolitan Council within the last two years. Paul Krauss will send a copy of the plan 1 to Barton- Aschman. Because of the high traffic volumes on TH 5, the existing access to Lake Ann Park from I TH 5 is very hazardous. Chanhassen may construct the portion of the frontage road between Lake Ann Park and CSAH 17 prior to the rest of the frontage road to alleviate I the hazardous condition on TH 5. Task Force will work with Barton - Aschman during the scoping The Chanhassen TH 5 Tas g P g I process to develop the frontage road alignment to be studied in the Environmental Assessment (EA). I The group agreed that the frontage road would necessitate the taking of two residences west of Lake Ann Park. Paul Krauss does not foresee any significant controversy with that action. 1 - r---,rrVi 1 Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. 111 Third Ave South • Minneapolis, MN 55401 • (612) 332-0421 _ L , 1992 BA will proceed in reliance on this report. Any discrepancies should be brought to our attention in writing i ;SEN 1 within (7) days. Project TH 5 from TH 41 to CSAH 17 - S.P. 1002 -61 I Page Two Meeting P Re ort contti 1 Regarding the shift of the proposed TH 5 alignment to the north, the group agreed that I the severe impacts of the originally proposed southerly alignment should be avoided and that the new TH 5 lanes should be on the north side of existing TH 5. It was noted that approximately two acres of right -of -way would be required from Lake Ann Park for the new TH 5 lanes. However, the impacts to properties on the south side of TH 5 are eliminated. The two acres must be replaced with an equivalent amount (in appraised I value) of parkland within Chanhassen. Opus Corporation is progressing with development plans for the southeast quadrant of I the TH 41 /TH 5 intersection. Chanhassen will provide the plans to MnDOT as they become available. Chanhassen is planning to utilize the parcel in the southeast quadrant of the Galpin 1 Boulevard /TH 5 intersection as a school site. A bond issue is scheduled to be voted on this fall. MnDOT and Chanhassen will review the construction limits for proposed TH 5 as shown in the June 30, 1992, plan set to determine the TH 5 right -of -way requirements. (It was noted that at some other locations along the project, the cross- sections should show 3 to 1 side slopes rather than 2 to 1 side slopes.) 1 MnDOT Central Office is in the process of completing the revised traffic report for the project. Evan Green will modify the intersection designs along TH 5 accordingly. 1 The group reviewed the three alternative pedestrian crossings of TH 5 at Bluff Creek presented in a September 2 memorandum. Alternative 2 was preferred by MnDOT and I Chanhassen. For follow -up tasks, a "Letter of Understanding" will be drafted between MnDOT and I Chanhassen regarding the north -side frontage road. Barton - Aschman will supplement the July 14 letter to Don Ashworth of Chanhassen. I kro 1 1 1 1 Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. 111 Third Ave South • Minneapolis, MN 55401 0 (612) 332-0421 II BA will proceed in reliance on this report. Any discrepancies should be brought to our attention in writing within (7) days. CITYOF .4 CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 September 1 , 1992 1 Mr. Bob Davis Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Bob: I appreciate your rapid response to Chanhassen's concerns regarding Metropolitan Council projections for employment in our community. I believe that your revised forecasts showing an increase of 5,515 jobs through the year 2020, as opposed to the original forecast of 2,495 and is more reflective of what has a high probability of occurring in our community. Of course, the only way we will know for sure is to come back and revisit this issue in 5 or 10 years. I do feel confident that these totals will be met, if not exceeded, and in all probability this will occur in a much shorter time frame than anticipated. 1 By way of confirmation of the statements that are outlined above, I am enclosing a copy of the proposed Gateway West Business Park that is currently scheduled for conceptual review by the city. Located largely in the southeast comer of the intersections of Highways 5 and 41, it covers approximately a total of 190 acres. The concept calls for almost 1 million square feet of office and industrial uses, and this does not even include an additional 30 acres ' for which no uses have yet been projected. The proposed developers include a team comprised of the Opus and Steiner Corporations, both of which have a long and excellent track record of producing quality projects in the Twin Cities. This project alone could add 5,000 jobs to the community. Thank you again for your prompt attention to this concern. We look forward to continuing to work with you and other Metro Council staff on matters into the future. Sinc ul auss, AICP Planning Director pc: Planning Commission Mayor and City Council Comprehensive Plan File ' I.N. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER • ME'I ROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612 291 -6359 TDD 612 291 -0904 1 DATE: August 15, 1992 TO: Paul Krauss, Planning Director, City of Chanhassen 1 FROM: Bob Davis, Metropolitan Council Staff SUBJECT: Chanhassen Forecasts, Employment Change 1 Thank you for your response to the Council's forecast mailing. As a result of your comments staff has reviewed the data and assumptions used to prepare the Chanhassen employment allocation. Our preliminary estimate showed employment increasing by 2,495 during the forecast period. As a result of our review, we have increased the City's allocation reflecting significant job growth. The revised forecast shows employment growth of 5,515 during the forecast period. Our revised allocation shows City employment at 8,670 (2000), 10,890 (2010) and 11,620 in 2020. We will continuously monitor job growth and will be revising our forecasts in approximately five 1 years. The Council also has established an Interim Forecast Process to address growth changes between forecast revisions. If Chanhassen appears to be adding jobs at a rate different than our forecasts we will make an appropriate adjustment. If you have any questions please call Tim 1 Fleetham at 291 -6374. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 e e. — C ITY OF i ' - 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 CHANHASSEN (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 September 11, 1992 E= c../7 - eN a 4'4,4 / ofrrec1 /e-#44'''' • 2 G.. 1 Mr. & Mrs. Blake Spillers �� ° y° �� ' • r • r c o 8123 Dakota Lane des." X. �.aA a' a." -t , s 16 Chanhassen, MN 55317 r, "If Dear Mr. & Mrs. Spillers: t. cd't 1 7e\ `'' " '' • G..Q 1 Construction activity of the 8 -ft. wide Q ty a bituminous trail between Lake Susan Community Park I and Rice Marsh Lake Park will begin on Monday, September 14, 1992. Construction traffic cc - will access this project from Highway 101, Rice Marsh Lake Park, and off of Dakota Lane. Work will be confined to public park land and trail easement areas. The current estimate ` 4 , 1 for completion of this project is one month. Thank you for our patience in this matter. _ If you have any questions concerning this project or other park and recreation activities, 1 please call me. Sincerely, 1 Todd Hoffman Park and Recreation Coordinator 1 THAC ' pc: John Horn, BRW Don Ashworth, City Manager Dale Gregory, Park Foreman 1 Charles Folch, City Engineer 1 1 es 1 t 4: PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Al e7 cc. 4..' W/4/ f 1 CHANHAssEN 1 I IE ��. BANK • September 11, 1992 , 1 Todd Hoffman City of Chanhassen I 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 ' Dear Todd: Thank you for your letter regarding your leaving the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce as the City Liaison. You will definitely be missed. You have been a steady, positive I influence on the board and your superior attitude in helping with the many events over the years has been greatly appreciated. In your usual efficient manner you have even planned for your successor. That really is helpful. We will be happy to welcome Kate on our Board. Todd, once again, many thanks for your years of service! Best Regards, 1 Kevin P. McShane President & CEO KPM:daz I cc: Don Ashworth, City Manager 1 Pat Pappenfuss, Chamber Secretary Chamber Board Members 1 1 RECEIVE CITY OF (;r.H, , ,n„,r r, ' 600 West 78th Street • Chanhassen, MN 55317 • (612) 937 -BANK r cc t�ac Ic-- -+ caliNBAssEN r CITYOF 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 I (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 September 11, 1992 ' Mr. Robert E. Isakson, Manager WWTP Engineering Division Metropolitan Waste Control Commission ' Mears Park Centre 230 East 5th Street St. Paul, MN 55101 ' Re: Chaska WWTP Study, MWCC Project No. 920600, Chaska /Chanhassen Agreement File No. PW -319 ' Dear Mr. Isakson: ' I received your letter dated September 3, 1992 concerning the interagency cooperation in completing the joint powers agreement for the interim waste water flow through Chanhassen. On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, we believe it is important to be an active participant in a cooperative effort such as this which addresses and resolves these types of issues in the southwest metro area in hopes that the long -term solutions will also provide future sewer service to the southern portion of Chanhassen. I did want to point out one note related to your discussion of Paragraph 17 of the Joint Powers Agreement which states "upon termination of diversion of sewage flows pursuant to this agreement, all capacity in the Chaska facility will revert to Chaska which shall thereafter be fully responsible for any continuing operation, maintenance, and /or decommissioning of ' the facility." You stated that at this point in time there is no foreseeable use for the forcemain and lift station upon termination of the diversion of this sewage. I have had recent discussions with Allen Dye of the MWCC concerning this issue. While it is not known whether there will be a use for this forcemain and lift station, once this flow diversion is terminated, the City of Chanhassen would request that the forcemain facility be designed as such to be capable of functioning as a gravity flow line from Chanhassen to Chaska should this be deemed appropriate by all parties involved at a future date. These design considerations made at this time could potentially save a great deal of dollars in the future. 1 Lo? PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 Mr. Robert E. Isakson 1 September 14, 1992 Page 2 1 If I can provide any additional information or be of further assistance concerning this matter in the future, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, 1 CITY OF CHANHASSE N Charles D. Folch, P.E. 1 City Engineer CDF:jms c: Don Ashworth, City Manager 1 City Council Administrative Section (9/28/92) Allen Dye, MWCC Don Bluhm, MWCC Dave Pokorney, City of Chaska Project File No. 91 -17 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 firfi riAJ 319' Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612 222 -8423 September 3, 1992 Mr. Charles Folch City Engineer ' City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 ' Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: Chaska WWTP Study ' MWCC Project Number 920600 Chaska Chanhassen Agreement Dear Mr. Folch: ' Thank you for your cooperation in completing the agreement for the interim lift station in Chaska with wastewater flows through Chanhassen. The agreement stipulates in paragraph 17, that "Upon termination of diversion of sewage flows pursuant to this agreement, all capacity in the Chaska Facility will revert to Chaska which shall thereafter be fully responsible for any continuing operation, maintenance, and /or decommissioning of the facility." ' This item has been discussed with all the concerned parties and it was agreed at this time that there is no foreseeable use for the ' forcemain and lift station upon termination of the diversion of sewage. The Commission would be willing to sit down with the cities to discuss any possible future use for the facilities. However, given the fact that termination of the diversion will not occur for several years, the best time to discuss the possible use of the facilities would be near the time that diversion of wastewater is terminated. ' Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, 4Robert E. Isakson Manager WWTP Engineering Division - REI:AED:bw 920600.aed cc: Allen Dye Mark Thompson Don Bluhm Dave Pokorney - Chaska - -- ' Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer CITYOF • � 1 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM 1 TO: Don Buckhout FROM: Paul Krauss, Planning Director, AICP, City of Chanhassen Of, DATE: September 15, 1992 1 SUBJ: Final Comments on Final Draft Rules Prepared by the Wetland Rule Working Committee of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Background 1 I have been asked to comment on Alternative 2 of the draft rules dated August 24, 1992. The alternative (underlined below) would serve to modify a paragraph outlining the responsibilities of the "Technical Panel." The paragraph would read as follows: "The panel shall make determinations of public values, location, size, and type for all wetlands for which an application for replacement plan approval has been submitted to the LGU. The Panel shall review replacement plans and recommend to the LGU either approval, approval with changes or conditions, or rejection. The panel shall make no determinations or recommendations without at least one member having made an on -site inspection. Panel determinations and recommendations must be endorsed by at least two of the three members. If the LGU has a Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan approved by the Technical Panel, and subsequently incorporated into local ordinance, then the LGU can make determinations in place of the Technical Panel." 1 Rationale Behind Modification I was asked to serve on the Wetland Rule Working Committee on behalf of the Minnesota League of Cities. Thus, it was my responsibility to represent what I considered to be the best interests of local units of government throughout the state. In addition, I represented what I believed to be the best interests of my community. Chanhassen is generally acknowledged as a leader in the areas of wetland preservation. The city had its own no- net -loss wetlands regulations in place approximately eight years prior to those which were enacted by the state. We have actively worked to preserve, and where possible, improve wetland resources in our community, often working hand -in -hand with other agencies such as the Minnesota DNR, U.S. 1 .4 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1 Mr. Don Buckout September 16, 1992 Page 2 Fish and Wildlife Service, and others who are interested in the same goals. Not wishing to rest ' on our laurels, approximately two years ago the city approved undertaking a comprehensive Surface Water Management Program which is being financed with funds provided by a storm water utility fee. The program is designed to yield a Comprehensive Storm Water Management ' Plan, a Water Quality Protection Program, and improved wetland protection provisions. The new wetlands protection format recognizes the current state of technology and understanding concerning wetlands, and is resulting not only in the adoption of an improved ordinance, but also ' in the official mapping of wetland resources in our community. While Chanhassen has been a leader in the area of wetland protection, we do not believe we are ' alone. Many other communities that we are aware of have either already put into place wetland protection measures, or are actively considering do so at this time. Communities such as Minnetonka, Eagan, and Maple Grove as well as many others come readily to mind. Regulatory Confusion and Need for Local Government Self - Determination ' The regulation of wetlands was always a fairly complex process. Even before the adoption of the new state regulations, permitting of activities in and around wetlands often required the review and approval by the Minnesota DNR, local watershed district, and Army Corps of • Engineers. Under the new state law, it appears as though other agencies will be empowered to become part of the review and approval process. Among these are the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Board of Soil and Water Resources, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 1 counties, and potentially the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, although their authority to review comes from other sources. While the goal of wetland preservation is certainly one that we can all agree on, I am at a loss as to why we seem to believe that wetland protection will be 1 improved if we have more cooks stirring the pot. I believe that instead of achieving the goal with relatively little pain, we are creating a bureaucratic morass from which it will be extremely difficult to extricate ourselves. There are already numerous instances of agencies responding differently on an identical permit request because of different regulatory or philosophical orientation. The time required for regulatory approvals is climbing through the roof. State ' agencies may have the best of intent, but are often notoriously unresponsive to real world time constraints, or the fact that delays in decisions significantly increase costs. When a development proposed is reviewed by a community, it has generally taken months of meetings, many dollars ' of design fees, large amounts of public input, and a large amount of review and comment to gain approval. If, at that point, the fundamental decisions are deferred to outside bodies, the request will be taken out of context and the entire program may well have to return to square one. Minnesota's construction season mandates a relatively quick turn around, or the risk of losing an entire year is very real. It is my firm belief that all of these problems result without one bit of improved protection being offered for our wetland resources in exchange for all the delays, confusion, and downright hostility that is likely to result. 1 1 1 Mr. Don Buckout 1 September 16, 1992 Page 3 ' It has long been our view that local units of government, typically cities but in various circumstances townships or counties, are the proper authority in which to vest wetlands protection responsibilities. We are the agencies having the most intimate knowledge of our environmental resources and of the issues related to the alteration or mitigation request. We are also the only agencies having first hand knowledge of the development proposal, citizen concerns, and of the best interests of our communities. We generally seek to resolve problems in the shortest possible time frame, and are here to live with the results of our decisions. Local government has demonstrated an ability to positively respond to environmental issues in a responsible manner and should be given the opportunity to do so in this case. It must be remembered that under this proposal, the LGUs must earn the right for local administration. They must, at considerable expense, prepare local plans and ordinances, and provide staff resources to administer the program. These plans must be approved by BOWSR and/or the Technical Panel for compliance with state law. Some communities may conclude the effort is not worth it and defer to the normal state imposed program. There is no question that the law provides ample opportunities for oversight to ensure that the goal is being attained. Local units of government will be subject to reviews before BOWSR which could be lodged by anyone aggrieved by any action. We also believe it would be prudent for BOWSR or the technical panel to ask for annual reports, or have some other mechanisms to 1 ensure that performance can regularly be reviewed. In so doing, we believe that we can offer the most responsive and effective means of protecting our wetland resources while avoiding the time delays, confusion, and increased costs and loss of effectiveness that are bound to result 1 when review responsibilities are lodged in multiple large bureaucracies. As to the question of the Technical Panel itself, the law provides that this is to be staffed by a 1 representative of BOWSR, a representative of the Soil Water Conservation District, and by the City Engineer of the LGU. The Technical Panel, under the draft rules, would be given responsibility to define wetland areas and to make recommendations on mitigation plans. The staffing of the Technical Panel is problematic. It is not at all clear that BOWSR has the ability to staff the literally hundreds of Technical Panels that would result. It is also not clear that the 111 SWCDs would bring useful technical expertise to this process or that they have an ability to staff the Technical Panels either. From a metro standpoint, the SWCDs are, frankly, irrelevant. In many communities in the Twin Cities they are non - functional. These Technical Panels would not have the resources to map wetlands as we have proposed LGUs do. Rather, they would take on a case by case basis the definition of wetland boundaries. This constitutes a time consuming and inconsistent means of identifying wetland resources. We also find fault with the idea that a panel which is two- thirds non -local should have the ability to authorize or deny a wetland mitigation plan that takes place within a community, and then insist that this community take responsibility for enforcing this plan. This notion as outlined in the rules is not only confusing, but verges on being offensive since the LGU (local government) is to be held liable for the success or failure of mitigation plans. Lastly, the Technical Panel would tend to take the project 1 1 1 Mr. Don Buckout September 16, 1992 Page 4 I out of context since they would only focus on the wetland action. Their suggestion to modify a plan would invalidate months of sincere effort, the expenditure of a large amount of funds, and 1 any kind of community /neighborhood consensus that has been achieved on the proposal. Summary I In summary, the wetland protection inherent in honorable ary, p goals a ent the state act are ho o able and widely I supported. There is no dispute over the fundamental purpose and intent of the legislation. However, the bureaucratic and confusing procedures that are attached to the law and contained in the rules can only lead to extensive delays, greatly increased costs, a decline in the ability of I Minnesota to retain and attract businesses and quality residential developments; and fundamentally, a decline in the effectiveness of wetland protection efforts. We believe there is a very simple solution to most of these concerns, and that is empowering the LGUs to adequately I plan and put into effect wetland protection measures with regular oversight by state authorities. Lastly, we note that this philosophical approach was supported by the overwhelming majority of representatives at the Wetland Rule Working Committee meetings held during the past summer. I In fact, it is my recollection along with the recollection of many of the members, that we had agreed by consensus that the rules should be changed to reflect these sentiments at an earlier meeting. Confirmation of this agreement does not appear in available minutes, and when the I item was brought up for discussion at a later meeting, it was not possible to attain full consensus, although it was clear that the overwhelming majority agreed with this approach. In the interests of achieving the highest possible levels of wetland protection in the most reasonable and effective 1 manner, we ask that you seriously consider this approach. III pc: SWMP Committee Mayor and City Council Planning Commission 1 1 1 1 1 1 JIM RAMSTAD 0 71_ I/ - THIRD DISTRICT, MINNESOTA x■ ez /Lit _ JUDICIARY COMMITTEE „ ' WASHII G OFFICE Ili � � �` 504 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIN SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE g ..j WASHINGTON, DC 20515 -2303 (202) 225-2871 SELECT COMMITTEE ON NARCOTICS ABUSE AND CONTROL C ongregg of the initeb *tates% DISTRICT OFFICE DISABILITIES TASK FORCE 8120 PENN AVENUE SOUTH, #152 COCHAIRMAN Faust of Repre5entattbeg BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431 (812)881-4600 jington, 3I3C 20515 -2303 August 28, 1992 Don Ashworth City Manager City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Street Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Dear Don: , Thank you for contacting me about the termination of the City of Chanhassen's participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDGB) under the auspices of Hennepin County. In response to your request, I have forwarded your letter for comment to Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Russell K. Paul with my personal request that it be given serious consideration. As soon as I receive his response, I will immediately get in contact with you. Thanks again for all the helpful background information you provided regarding the City of Chanhassen's dilemma. I will be back in contact with you soon. Si cerely, 1 JIM TAD ' Member of Congress JR:mb 1 RE EflJEr 1 SE rt . PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 F :R p . * ,,A I r K CARVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE ALLEN J. WALLIN • n ` _. ) 600 EAST 4TH STREET BOX 9 Carver County Sheriff ` ` / 8 CHASKA, MINNESOTA 553182190 �� (612) 443435 AT NES O 1 COU Y or CAM t: 1 1 September 4, 1992 Mr. Mark Litfii, Firemarshal1 Chanhassen Public Safety 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mark, ' Please accept my sincere appreciation for all that you did to assist me in organizing and conducting the Summer Safety Camp. There were many favorable comments from children, staff, and the 11 parents. You did an outstanding job of organizing the resources (peop?e and equipment) and I was very impressed with the professionalism displayed by every fireman from each department. As I observed each "safety station" I could see that the children really enjoyed their visit to the smoke house and fire trucks. I'm confident that we'll be doing this again next summer and I'll look forward to working with you again on this project! Sincerely, • 1- Larry V. King, Deputy Safety Education Carver County 5,.0. 600 E 4th Street Chaska, MN 55318 cc: Captain Ron Holt Director Scott Harr Affirmotiue Action /Equal Opportunity Employer fi CARVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE ALLEN 3. WALLIN '' /P`'. �t 600 EAST 4TH STREET BOX 9 Carver County Shentl , ` �*, ! / CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318.2190 �' . 4 �� 16121 448 -3435 NNES° C OL! N or CA D\'r. September 4, 1992 Mr. Robert Nord1 nd , Community Service Officer Chanhassen Public Safety 690 Coulter Drive 1 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Rob, Please accept this late but very sincere thank you for all your time and efforts in helping with the safety camp this summer. You and Steve did an outstanding job with your presentations to the children on animal safety. I had a few opportunitites to "sit in" on your talk and I was very impressed with the professional manner in which you conducted each session! 1 The children gained some new and important information about animal safety which they would not otherwise have known. ' The Community Education Directors were very pleased with the safety camp and they are planning to do another camp next year, possibly expanding to other communitites. ' Again, thank you for an outstanding job and I'll look forward to working with you again! 1 Sincerely, Larry V. King J Deputy /Safety Education , 600 E 4th Street Chaska, MN 5,5318 .1 cc: Captain Ron Holt Director Scott Harr Affirmative Action /Equol Opportunity Employer ' 01 Coti 'j..irQ... .L ALLEN J. WALL1N .•i 4 = y ' I �`' �� CARVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE Carver County Sheriff ` 600 EAST 4TH STREET BOX 9 r ". / CHASKA, MINNESOTA 553182190 �t• ( 612) 448 3435 F N E SO COUNTY Or 1 1 1 September 4, 1992 Mr. Robert Nordlund Community Service Officer Chanhassen Public Safety 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Rob, 11 Please accept my sincere appreciation for your efforts in sewing the D.A.R.E. Bear vests! The bears have been an overwhelming success with the students, and the fact that you were able to "customize" the vests for us makes them a real keepsake for the students. 11 Thanks for all your help! ' Sincerely, ) 11-L, Larry V. King Deputy /Safety Education Carver County Sheriff's Department 11 600 E 4th Street Chaska, MN 55318 cc: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director Captain Ron Holt 1 1 1 11 Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer Q 1 cif • • 4 "' - £ 1 :': CARVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE ALLEN J. WALLIN 600 EAST 4TH STREET BOX 9 Carver County Sheriff � CHASKA MINNESOTA 55318 -2190 ( 6121 448 3435 4' NE5 a COU N rT Y O CA IN iv 1 1 September 4, 1992 Mr. Steve Winters 1 Community Service Officer Chanhassen Public Safety 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Steve, 11 With summer ending and another school year about to begin, I find myself running behind as usual and I did not want to miss the opportunity to say thank you for your help with our summer safety camp. You and Rob did an outstanding job of not only representing your department, but also in working with the young people who benefitted from your talk. I know the children appreciated your talk and the fun relay game you played with them! The Community Education Directors were very pleased with the safety camp and are planning on doing it again next summer (possibly expanding to other communities). Again, I want to say thank you for a job very well done! 1 Sincerely, cu Larry V. King Deputy /Safety Education Carver County Sheriff's Department 600 E 4th Street Chaska, MN 55318 cc: Captain Ron Holt Director Scott Harr Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 1 1 t METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 -1634 612 291 -6359 FAX 612 291 -6550 TTY 612 291 -0904 1 1 September 15, 1992 1 Paul Krauss City of Chanhassen • 690 Coulter Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Krauss: On behalf of the Metropolitan Council and the staff forecast team, I am writing to thank you for serving on the regional forecast review group. You and other members of the group made a number of suggestions and offered alternative ideas which really improved the forecast mailings and the review process. Your assistance also helped to assure that the forecast materials we sent out were more understandable to local officials. As you are aware, the Council mailed the revised forecasts and the Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) allocation package on August 28, 1992. We are now in the final process where local government units, with Council staff advice and assistance, assign these municipal forecast allocations to local TAZs. We expect to complete this process by the end of October. ' Thank ou again for contributing your ideas and your time. Y g gY Y Sincerely, Lyalt,A. Schwarzkopf, Director Research and Long Range Planning LAS/kp cc: Don Ashworth, Chanhassen City Manager 1 RECEIVED SEP 1 71992 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 September 10, 1992 , Mr. Conrad Fiskness, Manager , Riley - Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District c/o Barr Engineering 8300 Norman Center Drive Minneapolis, MN 55437 -1026 Dear Conrad: 1 At the last meeting of the Chanhassen Surface Water Management Task Force, you graciously offered the potential cooperation of the Watershed District on water quality improvement projects of mutual interest. As you are aware, the City of Chanhassen has taken a leadership role in this area, and is currently in the process of working on three water quality improvement projects that are of a scale that we believe we can undertake effectively ourselves. However, in the process of defining these projects, we did a moderate amount of research into a fourth project which has the potential of offering significant water quality improvements to Lotus Lake. However, since 1 we believe that the time and financial commitments of this project were beyond the city's means to tackle at this point in our surface water planning process, we decided that no action should be taken on this matter at this particular time. In discussions with you as representative of the Watershed District, however, it appeared that there may be some possibilities to undertake a joint City/Watershed District study, and possibly construction of this project should it demonstrate to have sufficient positive impact. I have asked the city's surface water consultants, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, to provide us with basic information on this project. In the attached documentation, you will see that there is a drainage area of approximately 124 acres, or 12% of the total drainage to Lotus Lake, which is currently entering the lake in an uncontrolled manner. A series of improvements have been conceptually reviewed which could have a potentially significant positive impact on water quality in the lake. Our engineer's estimate that the total improvements for projects identified in this area could range from $200,000 to $400,000. 1 I have been asked by the Surface Water Management Task Force to forward these materials to you to see if this is an area that the City and Watershed District could possibly approach in a cooperative manner. I appreciate you bringing this to your Board, as I will do with my City Council, to see if this is a project which you believe would conform to Watershed District 111 41, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1 Mr. Conrad Fiskness September 10, 1992 Page 2 criteria. We would be happy to meet with you and your staff to help define what our respective roles and financial contributions to such a project might entail. Please feel free to contact Charles Folch, City Engineer, Ismael Martinez, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates; or me if any additional information is required. Sincerely, 1 Paul Krauss, AICP Planning Director PK:k pc: Bob Obermeyer, Watershed District Engineer, Barr Engineering Charles Folch, City Engineer L-Mg/or and City Council Surface Water Management Planning Task Force 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ki Otto G. Bonestroo. P.E. Howard A. Sanford, P.E Gary F Rylander, P.E. Philip J. Caswell, P.E. I Mark D. Wallis. P.E Bonestroo Robert oseph C. Anderlik. P.E. Robert R. P.E. f M i chaell P P.E. Miles B Jensen, PE. Marvin L. Sorvala, P.E. Richard W. Foster, P.E. Agnes M. Ring. A.I.C.P L. Phillip Gravel III, P.E. Rosene MI Richard E. Turner, P.E. David O. Loskota, P.E. Thomas W. Peterson, P.E. Karen L Werner'. P.E. i l Anderiik & Thomas E. oyes. Jerry A. Bourdon. P.E. James Maland. P.E Keith Yappr PE. Robert G. Schunicht. P.E. Mark A. Hanson, PE. Jerry D. Pertzsch. P.E. Shawn D Gustafson, P.E. A ssociates Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A. Michael T. Rautmann, PE. Kenneth P Anderson, PE. Cecilio Olivier, P.E. I *Senior Consultant Ted K. Field, P.E. Mark R. Rolfs, PE. Charles A. Erickson Thomas R. Anderson, A.I.A. Mark A. kip. PE. Leo M. Pawelsky Engineers & Architects Donald C. Burgardt. P.E. Gary W MOrien, P.E Harlan M. Olson Thomas E. Angus. P.E. Daniel .1 Edgerton. P.E. James F Engelhardt August 28, 1992 1 Ci ty of Chanhassen 1 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 1 Attention: Mr. Paul Krauss Re: Stormwater Quality Improvements for Lotus Lake at Frontier Court File No. 39309 Dear Paul: 1 As discussed in our task force meeting, held on August 13, we are providing you with some additional information related to possible future Lotus Lake water quality improvements in the Frontier Court area. The Frontier Court area was one of the sites identified in our overall Surface Water Management Plan as an effective location for water quality improvements in the Lotus Lake Watershed. 1 The total surface drainage area to point A (see attached map) is 124 acres, 12% of total drainage area to Lotus Lake. The land use is mostly single family residential with small I areas of mixed low density and high density residential. Drainage is provided by a trunk system extending west of Frontier Trail and by street and overland drainage. There is no ponding in the drainage area that provides for runoff control or water quality control, which makes it a direct contributor of nutrients and pollutants to the lake. A recent field inspection of the Frontier Court area showed the following: 1 a) The reach south of Frontier Court consist of a natural channel with riprap bottom. the channel contained large amounts of sediment. Siltation levels are especially high in riprapped depressions. The outlet of the channel formes a small delta going into Lotus Lake. I b) Because of the lack of any upstream treatment, the Frontier Court area should be - considered for sediment removal. However, due to the size of the drainage area, efficient sediment removal may require the construction of a two -cell or three -cell treatment pond. A similar level of treatment may be obtained by providing ponding at two or three different locations (see attached map). 39309 cnr , 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, Minnesota 55113 • 612-6364600 1 City of Chanhassen August 28, 1992 Mr. Paul Krauss Page 2 c) Recent samples taken at Frontier Trail after several storm events still showed relatively high total phosphorus concentrations in the runoff to Lotus Lake. High phosphorus concentration, were present a long time after first flush conditions occurred, indicating that there is substantial room for water quality enhancement in the area. d) There are no depressions in the area that could be used for ponding; therefore, major excavation will be required to provide adequate nutrient and sediment removal. In addition to high excavation costs, storm sewer pipe, land acquisition costs and easements must also be considered. In summary, we feel that the Frontier Court area presents optimum characteristics for high - efficiency, cost - effective nutrient and sediment removal for a fairly substantial portion of the total drainage area to Lotus Lake. However, the capital cost of future improvements could I be high due to excavation and land acquisition costs. We estimate that the total cost for the improvements to be identified in a feasibility study could range from $200,000 to $400,000. t I hope that this information will be useful to you. If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call me or Ismael Martinez. Yours very truly, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. f eu • CeKlio Olivier, Project Engineer CO:Ik Attachment (map) 1 1 1 1 39309.cor cc= /1AA7 9 /z/ 92 aelene;b I September 10, 1992 n. or ��noJ Charles Folch City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN. 55317 Dear Mr. Folch: Subject: Drainage Problem Lot 6, Block 1, Whitetail Ridge I just wanted to thank you for the prompt resolution of the subject drainage problem. Also, I wanted to bring it to your attention that all of the City employees that I had occasion to interface with were "straight- forward," courteous professionals dedicated to public service. Keep up the good work. 1 Sincerely, 4 j/fi j itokL-C . ./( Ja P. Karlovich Y 1 1 1 1 CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 September 8, 1992 1 Mr. James Hurm City Administrator City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road 111 Shorewood, MN 55331 Re: Lilac Lane Improvement Project No. 91-4 Dear Mr. Hurm: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank the City of Shorewood in advance for their contribution of $4,800 toward the proposed Lilac Lane improvement project. I am please that both of our communities continue to work cooperatively on these types of intercommunity projects. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN Charles D. Folch, P . City Engineer CDF :ktm c: Don Ashworth, City Manager • Dave Hempel, Sr. Engineering Technician 1 t PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 09 - 14 -92 PAGE 1 40 CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E • 034694 247,700.00 GUY S PETERSEN LAND,PURCHASE & IMPROV. 034700 350.00 DAVID A CHAFFEE REP.& MAINT.- EQUIPMENT 034701 3,021.51 B.C. "JIM" BURDICK SPL ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS 034703 20.00 SENSIBLE LAND USE TRAVEL & TRAINING , 034730 500.00 GUY S PETERSEN OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 5 251,591.51 NECESSARY EXPENDITURES SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING • 40 40 i i 40 40 • 40 • • 41 41 NM • MN Ma 11 all ! - MI MI MI M N I MI MI NM N. - I M 1111 M 11111 all E 1 all 11111 MI I 11111 111111 M 1 NU I I CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 09 - 14 -92 PAGE 2 CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 047395 25.93 DONALD ASHWORTH TRAVEL & TRAINING 047396 278.63 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP FEES, SERVICE 047397 273.00 HOLMES & GRAVEN FEES, SERVICE 047398 75.00 LENZEN BUS COMPANY PROMOTIONAL EXPENSE 047399 37.92 SW SUBURBAN PUBLISHING PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 5 690.48 CHECKS WRITTEN • TOTAL OF 10 CHECKS TOTAL 252,281.99 CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 09 -28 -92 PAGE 1 CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 047554 261.50 CAMPBELL, KNUTSON FEES, SERVICE * 047555 15,759.00 CARVER COUNTY TREASURER OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS 047556 688.27 TODD GERHARDT TRAVEL & TRAINING AND - MILEAGE 3 16,708.77 CHECKS WRITTEN f • h � y � A A i -- r a . Y -- - MIN - - - - - - - - MIN - - - - - - : 4 CITYOF ..., , ,., ,,,,, ,.,. i .„.,, CHANHASSEN ,...t.„,:_.,,t,„::, - . f ' - 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 I MEMORANDUM TO': Don Ashworth, City Manager 4 .- ?6 /////' 1 FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director irector 1 DATE: September 17, 1992 SUBJ: CSO Interviews On Thursday, September Community Servi a Officer were Conduct d, with the assistance of I Deputy Dave Selinski, Sgt. Julie Boden, Bob Zydowsky, Beth Koenig and myself. It is the unanimous recommendation of the interview panel that candidate Adam Stepnay should be recommended to you for 1 the position. You might be interested to know that Adam was the number two candidate at the last interviews. 1 Attached please find the resumes of the individuals that we interviewed. Upon your authorization, I will proceed to offer Adam the position. 1 II Action by City Administrate ,. #odorsed_ / . 4 C ) 7e Modifier Rejecte Da `ro Date ;knitted to Commies 1 Dots ,1 bmitted to - Codicil i 1 NI 4: PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER I CAPABILITIES Management • Motivate by leadership • Perform on the job skills transfer • Quick to assess the situation and determine the solution • Excellent decision maker • Sensitive to skills of applicants and able to determine abilities • Work with people to improve their skills • Dedicated to carry out excellent customer service Personal • Articulate, excellent communicate skills • Outgoing, friendly demeanor • Ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds • Patient and understanding Work Ethic • Hard worker 1 • Maximize the contribution of time • Ability to work any shift • Work to get the job accomplished correctly Personal Interests 1 • Working with children to promote safety, health, and drug awareness programs like the DARE program to keep kids off drugs. • Racing Remote Control Cars and planes • Aquarium design and building • 1 1