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Admin Section ADMINISTRATIVE SEC;1'lON Letter to Mr. Elmer Morris dated February 21, 1992. News Article on Transportation Bill. Letter from Stuart Hoarn dated March 2, 1992. Southwest Metro Drug Task Force 1991 Annual Report. g p Letter to Senator David Durenburger dated February 28, 1992. Letter to Mr. Lindberg Ekola dated March 2, 1992. Letter to Mr. Lindberg Ekola dated March 2, 1992. Thank you note from Feltmann Family. Letter from Thomas Scott dated February 24, 1992 and attachment. Letter to Mr. Bill Crawford dated February 25, 1992. 1992 Legislative Conference Registration Information. Letter from Chris McLain, MPCA, dated February 21, 1992. Letter to Mr. Thomas Turcotte dated February 11, 1992. Letter from Benjamin Withhart dated February 12, 1992. HOME Program -City of Chanhassen Report dated February 12, 1992. Letters to Mr. James Boylan dated February 4 and 11, 1992. H.R.A. Accounts Payable dated March 9, 1992. 1 Gam,, B _ � (._ ., � � �- i,,,r � Minnetc:lca Office ' it( ; `` 19400 Highway 7 I Z F A L T Y Excelsior, MN 55331 612/474 -2525 Fax 612/474 -9583 l March 2, 1992 • 1 ILA Paul Krauss, Director ' : 4 Planning Department a City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Dr. RE: Variance Hearings, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Lots 1435 -9, Carver Beach ,t. Dear Paul: I We're finally getting ready to build there at the corner of Cree and Carver Beach Road. As I was going back through my file, I came across some of my original notes made several years ago. 1 r According to my notes, when the very first inquiry call was made to Sharmin Al -Jaff, she stated that the site was "unbuildable without a variance" because it was "substandard size" and there were "questions" about drainage. This was before she knew of my interest in listing the property for sale on behalf of Mssrs Daughenbaugh and Tenney. In fact, at the time, we were considering the property for our own per- k sonal home. 6 Further, once the property was listed in MLS, inquirers who called the City were told the exact same thing. This information was always con- sistent, accurate, and complete. No caller I know of was ever told that the site was "unbuildable without further qualification. That's why it was so puzzling and disconcerting to hear neighbors at the hearings state that they (and others) had been told by City staff that the property was simply and unequivocably "unbuildable" without any qualifying and clarifying of the actual status. Why would City staff tell neighbors one thing and other inquirers another? Obviously, they were told the same things, but chose to interpret differently or listened selectively, or perhaps had self- serving selective recollect- ions at the hearings. I In any case, the record should be set straight. There is no reliable indication that Ms. Al -Jaff ever gave out information that wasn't con- 1 sistent, accurate, and complete. Thank you, //- t.7.--4 ., , Stuart Hoarn 470 -2550 REC N EU MARO31992 03 Q CITYOF ea" -e" ClIANHASSEN §f "' 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. - BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 .1 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Don Chmiel City Council Don Ashworth, City Manager Public Safety Commission FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director" ' DATE: March 3, 1992 ' FROM: Southwest Metro Drug Task Force 1991 Annual Report 1 I am pleased to provide you witfi the 1991 Annual Report for the Drug Task Force. As I have kept you apprised, we continue to be very happy with the efforts of the Task Force agents. Their efforts have, without question, made an impact on the availability of illegal drugs in and around our community. 1 • • • 1 1 fi 1 1 1 a* PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 • 1 SOUTHWEST METRO DRUG TASK FORCE 1991 ANNUAL REPORT , TO : Southwest Metro Drug Task Force Committee ' FROM: Sgt. William M. Hudson Task Force Coordinator DATE: 1/9/92 , Law Enforcement Agencies involved in Task Force: Mound Police Department Chaska Police Department Shakopee Police Department Prior Lake Police Department Scott County Sheriff's Department Carver County Sheriff's Department Chanhassen Public Safety Department St Boni /Minnetrista Public Safety Department South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department.' Task Force service area: ' Scott County, Carver County, and a portion of Southwestern Hennepin, approximate population 125,000. 1 Agencies with officers assigned to Task Force: Mound Police Department -two officers assigned, one as the Task Force coordinator, and the other as an agent. Carver County Sheriff's Department- one deputy assigned as a agent. ' Shakopee Police Department- one officer assigned as an agent. This agent was assigned for nine months of the year. Each county does have an attorney assigned to the Task Force: Peter Ivy from Carver County, Gail Biez from 11 Hennepin County, and Conrad Skonieczny from Scott County. Peter Ivy attends all committee meetings. Officers assigned to Task Force in 1991: Sgt William Hudson, Officers Limond, Lotton, Jackson, Nelson and Deputies Spielman and Robbins. Officer Jackson was hired on a contract basis to the Task Force, served only 1 month, and was hired by Bloomington. Deputy Robbins was assigned in the last half of December when Deputy Spielman was reassigned to his department. , I r During 1991 the Task Force had one assigned officer without any salary reimbursement. With this additional 1 officer, the Task Force had 5 officers assigned, which is the goal of the Task Force. Due to shortage of coverage this caused at the home ' agency, the officer had to be reassigned to his department. • Task Force location change: The Task Force was housed at the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety building in Excelsior since 1987. 1 On 11/1/91, the Task Force moved to a new location, the old Corps of Engineers office in the Chaska Municipal building. The Task Force gained about four times the room ' it had at the previous location. It is hoped that the Task Force will be at the new location for the next two years. With the added room at the new location, the Task Force office provides each agent with his /her own desk and computer terminal /working area, allowing the agents to II utilize their time more efficiently. Investigations conducted in 1991: During 1991, 105 cases were made, involving 120 different people. There were 40 search warrants executed resulting in the seizure of 13 handguns and 22 long guns, and five ' vehicles. Summary Forfeitures have been filed on one house, and another is under consideration. The following are dollar amounts of drugs (street value) that were seized /purchased Cocaine $ 8065 Marijuana $ 59670 Marijuana Plants $ 32000 LSD $ 44240 Methamphetamine $ 16790 Mushrooms $ 500 Hash Oil $ 100 1 Value of Drugs Purchased /Seized $161,365.00 1 1 1 1 i 1 The case break down is as follows: Sale of marijuana 34 1 Possession of marijuana 24 Sale of cocaine 8 Possession of cocaine 7 Sale of LSD 15 Possession of LSD 2 Sale of methamphetamine 1 Possession of methamphetamine 6 Sale of mushrooms 1 Sale of alcohol to minors 6 Possession of stolen property 1 Cases involved the following counties: Dakota County 5 Scott County 22 1 Carver County 36 Rice County 1 Hennepin County 40 Wright County 1 Cases charged federal 2 • 1 Cases charged state 103 • The Task Force did not go out of its service area unless } the subject of the investigation was in some way furnishing drugs to person /persons in the Task Force service area. The Task Force has found that person /persons dealing in drugs do not stay in just one location, but travel far and wide to other areas to buy or sell drugs. This is what is referred to as networking. In making arrest in any of the above cities, there is a direct effect on the other cities in the Task Force Service area. The Task Force in fact found it common place for the person or persons arrested above to be selling and or buying other than where they were arrested. 1 Significant cases made: In reviewing the below cases, it will become apparent what 1 networking is and how it works. As already stated, there may not have been a specific arrest made in a community in the Task Force service area, but there is a direct effect on other surrounding communities as a result of the arrest. People who buy and sell drugs are for the most part very mobile. A Minnetrista couple, selling LSD in quantity in the Minnetrista, St Bonifacious, Mound, and Excelsior areas were arrested by the Task Force. From this the Task • Force was able to make a case on the.couple's source which was charged under a Federal Indictment (five counts). DEA was 1 1 II asked to assist in this investigation due to the amount of I inoney that was being spent, and the mid level status of the source. The source is now facing 12 to 15 years upon conviction. The agent from the Task Force purchased approximately 7,000 hits of LSD, spending approximately I $ 9, 000. This case will have an impact on the amount of LSD coming into the Task Force service area as well as the Minneapolis area. 1 The Task Force conducted an investigation on a Prior Lake resident. At the residence occupied by two brothers, a II search warrant was executed. As a result over 1/4 pound of methamphetamine was seized along with several weapons and approximately $6000. Due to the quantity of methamphetamine, one brother was charged under Federal I indictment and the other two under State statute in Scott County. Forfeiture proceedings were also started on the residence. The person indicted was a mid level dealer for people in the Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee and Jordan II area. This person had been selling methamphetamine for the last two years. • I The Task Force conducted an investigation on a Watertown resident. This person was supplying small amounts of marijuana to a large number of people in the Watertown, Excelsior,Mound, Minnetrista, St Bonifacious, and Navarre area. This person was going into Minneapolis to buy quarter pounds of marijuana and then breaking it down to II quarter ounces and selling it off. This person had been supplying marijuana for a long time. 1 The Task Force conducted an investigation of a couple in Florida sending high grade marijuana through the mail I (UPS) to a Carver County couple. After the delivery was received by the couple in Carver County, the marijuana was to be kept until one of the couple in Florida would fly up _ to Minnesota, take delivery and take it to the Minneapolis • II area and sell it. The couple in Florida was using the money they made to buy land in Minnesota they were going to move to. The couple in Florida, had a prior narcotics arrest and conviction. 1 The Task Force conducted an investigation on a Rice County resident, supposed to be a mid -level dealer of marijuana. An agent from the Task Force was able to buy a pound of II marijuana from the source, and that buy was followed up . with a search warrant. 15.5 pounds of marijuana was seized and the source arrested. This source was supplying II large quantities of marijuana to the Scott County and Northfield area. The Task Force serving the Northfield area and the Northfield Police Department assisted in the investigation. . II II 11 i . . II 1 The Task Force cdnducted an investigation on two couples living in Plymouth, supplying marijuana to people. in the ; Excelsior, Mound, Orono as well as the Plymouth area. An agent from the Task Force was able to buy directly from the two sources which was followed up with two search warrants. As a result, both couples were arrested and charged. Both couples advised they would buy quarter II pounds of marijuana in the cities, then sell it off in quarter ounces to people. One couple said that they were selling to subsidize their welfare checks. 1 The Task Force conducted an investigation of a two teenagers selling LSD and marijuana in the Excelsior, Chanhassen and Chaska area. These two teenagers one of II which was a student and a Minnetonka resident the other was a resident of Stillwater Minnesota, living on the streets. The two teenagers had just started up their II business in dealing drugs. Their dealing was in the Excelsior, Chanhassen, and Chaska area due to the demand. The one student living in Minnetonka was receiving so many - calls that he rented a pager to eliminate calls coming to II his houses. Both students said they were doing it for the money. One student said he will do it again.'because it was easy money. The arrest came when the Task Force made a purchase of 1500 hits of LSD for $1900. Both students II were charged in Hennepin County Juvenile court. All of the above cases are representative of a street 1 al level user /dealer, which the Task Force focuses on. If it were not for the Task Force working on these types of people, the majority of them would go undetected and would II still operating today, selling and or using drugs. Total Income for Task Force: Federal grant - $142,500 _ II Match money $ 72,400 . State buy money * $ 15,000 II Miscellaneous $ 2,559 Restitution $ 2,729 Forfeitures allocated ** $ 14,692 Total $ 249,880 II *: Approximately $ 1,421 remained in the Buy Fund at the end of 1991; it was transferred to the Buy Fund for 1992. 1 * *: Required percentages were paid, along with the final 4th quarter salary reimbursement, to the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department totaling approximately II $11,960. • Copy of the final 1991 Financial Report is attached. 1 1 1 1 . CITYOF .. 1 i CHANHASSEN ' :f-= 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 S )1 ; February 28, 1992 • Senator David Durenburger e- 0- a/R.�.Ja�t�- ' 1020 Plymouth Building �rww G�a/644 / a ,,,,� 12 South Sixth Street %°-•∎ ,L¢,� / 4 4 ' ' ) e ms ,,. i �, ,. tom,, ,�, I Minneapolis, MN 55402 eLt 4:71 04.441 T e .. Dear. Senator Durenburger: iti `., ��`, e.rc -fi kdv„el� 1 I just wanted to drop you a line to thank yogi for your support on pehalf of Chanhassen's . request for a Clean Water Partnership Grant from the Minnesota PCA. Unfortunately, we I have just been informed that we did not rank high enough to receive funding this year. The PCA only elected to fund two requests during this cycle. However, we understand that we will be eligible to resubmit the application in future cycles and fully intend to do so. I O n behalf of the City of Chanhassen, 1 earl state that we intend to maintain our leadership role on environmental protection programs, and are in fact proceeding with innovative work 1 under our surface water program. Please let me know if my staff or I can be of service to you should the need arise in the future. i . 111 Sincerely, e . -- ,.mow �� v_ := g ;:.. ?. - = <_ ..,.,...,, ,,,,„ ‘ „,,,,-6, 1:L; ,-74 = 7 -r , " 7 """-""-`=7:7 . Paul Krauss, AICP Director of Planning _,- . 1 PK:k t -/ . I pc: Chanhassen City Council Surface Water Management Task Force 1 1 mes, ' a PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 CITYOF 1 f CHANHASSEN t . 1 6 90 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 1 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 March 2, 1992 1 Mr. Lindberg S. Ekola 1 City Planner City of Shakopee 129 East First Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 -1376 . Dear Lindberg: 1 1 I have had an opportunity to review the City of Shakopee's Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the proposed sanitary sewer policies . and Rahr Malting Waste Water - 1 Treatment Facility. On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I wanted to submit my preliminary comments to you. These are being forwarded to my Planning Commission and City Council and may be altered to reflect their input. ; .. After reviewing the documents, I see no problem' with these requests as long as the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and Metropolitan Council find that the amendment is consistent with the 40% waste Load reduction goal of the-Minnesota River. If it appears that this goal will not adversely impacted by this request, we would support its approval by the .appropriate agencies. Thank you for the opportunity to comment - on your comprehensive plan amendment. 1 ` Sincerely, � -., _ µ. 1 a.64..,e . Paul Krauss, AICP t , - 1 Planning Director • PK:1 - 1 pc: City Council Planning Commission • es • t4: PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER • 1 . . 1 ;, CITYOF 1 1 . CHANHASSEN . 0 . 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 1 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 March 2, 1992 I Mr. Lindberg S. Ekola City Planner City of Shakopee I 129 East First Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 -1376 1 Dear Lindberg: • This letter is being drafted in response to a major comprehensive plan amendment for I r MUSA line expansion to accommodate St. Francis Regional Center. I have had an opportunity to review the City of Shakopee's Comprehensive Plan Amendment. On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I wanted to submit my preliminary comments to you. These are 1 being forwarded to my Planning Commission and City Council and may be altered to reflect their input. 1 After reviewing the documents, I see no problem with this request as long as the Metropolitan Council finds that the amendment is vonsistent with their polocies. If it appears that this goal will not adversely impacted by this request, we would support its 1 approval by the appropriate agencies. v I. I see no problem w th this MUSA line expansion. The ultimate goal appears to be one of I improving acces s. to medical facilities in the southwestern suburban area which we believe , will be a net benefit for everyone concerned,r � :v y= i ;= 111 f Sincerely, _e : w 'a. ' :zv: - -t-4 – .. . .. - —Y 1 CleJ )1-4E'44 ,.., „.,.... P i' /- aul Krauss, AICP 1 Planning Director :: PKJ 1 pc: City Council . Planning Commission 1 Fs t 41, PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 • • ' t��e¢ _ ,..\\ _,_,..• _ 1 .:__ - . . . • . • . .... �1i .. S' ° -:_ �_• I . ,,,_,. .. ,, • . .11. , • . -. Y om . _ • MTV - , • J , • • # - , 4: 4 . , `t y._ * i q W CA/6 CY . - . 1 . eAa ft5take . ._ We are so grateful 1 for your �- 1 comfort and concern. �� 1. i 9,90 9 cf, ge/K€A..-6?-‘-4 this.ntie9. tele . .. . , - � - .I . 6 a Pt ).- e a ° CL ca.....„e _ - kai y, Q�.ua4ca'cti^ e q 0 S . - - 1 . ^_____ 1 - - - 1 1 C :A I\.1 PI DELI_ KNUTSON, SON, SCOTT & FUCHS P.A liturncy,at L.m 1 1 61,1.1, 1 (.nnir k II (612) 452- 5000 R‘,nci N I\na L )n Fax (612) 452 -5550 1 hoan,u;`1 tiL,nt I ( 1:tn ( ; Noll Ionic. R \ \',1I,h)11 • 1- I11,qt ft knct.A MkImcl 1 Br,)1).i,l, February 24, 1992 dttr ltcnac 1 t Si i n t Mr. Don Ashwort I City of Chanhassen # 690 Coulter Drive ,. Box 147 I Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Deborah Carpenter-Rand v. City of Chanhassen Our File No. 12668/237 Dear Don: 1 Enclosed please find a copy of a letter dated February 14, 1992 from National Casualty Company. 1 We now have the details of the coverage situation confirmed in writing. I For your information, I previously checked with the Clerk of Carver County District Court and found out that Ms. Rand's attorney has never filed the Summons and Complaint with the court. While II this is permissible, it means that the matter has not been placed on the active court calendar. 1 By copy of this letter, I am requesting that Scott' Harr call me to set up a time for us to get together and review this matter. Please call if you have any questions. - 1 Ver truly yours, . 1 . RECEIVED C PBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT FEB 2 51992 & HS, P.A. 1 c1 i i Ur un,,,, ,,,,.,0\ 1 -it'-1---t Thomas M. - Scott 1 TMS :bmp Enclosure 1 cc: Todd Gerhardt Scott Harr S uite 317 • Eagandale Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan, MN 55121 1 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY PROPERTY /CASUALTY DIVISION Claims Department • 8877 North Gamey Center Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Reply to: Telephone' Post Office Box 4120 602 - 948 -0505 Scottsdale, AZ 85261 -412() FAX 602 -483 -6752, February 14, 1992 14r. Thomas M. Scott Campbell, Knutson, Scott and Fuchs, P.A. Attorneys at Law Eagandale Office Center, Suite 317 1380 Corporate Center Curve Eagandale, MN 55121 RE: OUR INSURED: City of Chanhassen POLICY NO: P0210013 DATE OF LOSS: 4 -26 -91 CLAIMANT: Deborah Carpenter -Rand OUR CLAIM NO: 192843 -63 Dear Mr. Scott: This correspondence will serve to respond not only to your letter of February 5, 1992, but also your telephone call to me on February 10, 1992. Evidently there are two unresolved issues since my correspondence dated January 29, 1992. We are in complete agreement with your letter of February 5, 1992, and the six 111 proposals made therein are understood and agreeable in light of our Reservation of Rights cited in my January 29, 1992, letter. We apply defense costs incurred by the City against the City's $5,000.00 deductible. Also, we will not disclaim coverage for indemnification just because the City preferred your firm carry the defense. Essentially, the only thing that has changed this case from the norm is that we are not paying for your firm's defense of the case because of the City's choice and rejection of our offered defense through Joe Marshall. Let me know if any other issues remain unresolved. I look forward to your future reporting with developments regarding this case. Very truly yours, 1 Scott Schmidt Sr. Claims Examiner SS/ ama /jek P12/6398 1 1 1 tome Office • Southfield, Michigan 1 CI1YOF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 I February 2.5, 1992 - Mr. Bib Crawford, District Engineer Minnesota Department of Transportation Metro District Room 120 Transportation Building 395 John Ireland Boulevard 1 St Paul, MN 55155 Re: TH 101 North Leg Project City of Chanhassen Project No. 88 -22B Dear Mr. Crawford: As we review the elements of the new Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (MEAL we are encouraged by the flexibility and funding possibilities of this new legislation. As you are aware, the City of Chanhassen is in the process of completing a staged construction plan for the relocation of TB 101 from downtown Chanhassen, The South Leg and Highway 5 portions of the staged construction have been started and are planned to be completed in 1992. Our engineering consultant, BRW, Inc., is currently in the process of preparing plans for the TH 101 North Leg project, which is also currently proposed to be constructed in 1992. The TB 101 ' North Leg project is the final stage necessary to allow the realignment of Til 101 To date, the City of Chanhassen has used or had planned to use City funds to complete the South Leg and North Leg porticns of the TB 101 relocation work. In view of the new ISTEA legislation and flexibility of funding, we would value your opinion as to the possible availability of some of these funds for our current 1 TB 101 North Leg project Your consideration of this issue would be greatly appreciated. I weld be available to discuss this with you at your convenience. 1 Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN 1 Charles D. Folch, P.B. City Engineer 1 CDR:ktm • c: Mr. Elmer Morris, District State Aid Engineer - Jon Horn, BRW, Inc. Don Ashworth, City Manager City Council Administrative Packet (3/9/92) 1 1 ,41M 7,34A • Cc. N 1 1992 Legislative Conference I 8:00 a.m. Registration opens - Annexation 9:00 a.m. Presidential message "Review of Annexation Legislative Pete Solinger, LMC President, Proposals" 1 Councilmember, Rochester *Sen. Randy Kelly, Vice chair, Judiciary; 9:15 a.m. State revenues and the local Member, Economic Development and government trust fund Housing; Member, Taxes; Member, Commissioner John Gunyou, Metro Affairs 1- Department of Finance 10:30 a.m. Capitol rally, Capitol R Environment *Governor Arne Carlson "Review of Environmental Legislation" Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe *Sen. Steve Morse, Chair, Legislative ll Senate Minority Leader Duane Benson Commission on Water; Chair, 11:15 a.m. Individual meetings with legislators Environmental Division, Finance; (City officials should make Member, Environment and Natural 1 appointments to see their legislators Resources during this time) 12:15 p.m. Luncheon Transportation 1 House Speaker Dee Long "Perspectives on Dedication House Minority Leader Terry Dempsey of Funding for Transportation 1:45 p.m. Report on the commission on local Systems" and state government relations Fred Corrigan, Executive Director, 1 Lt. Governor Joanell Dyrstad Minnesota Transportation Alliance 2:45 p.m. Break Jack Nawrocki,,.President, Southern 3:00 p.m. Pay equity Minnesota Highway Improvement Commissioner Linda Barton, Association - 1 Department of Employee Relations 5:15 p.m. Reception for city officials 4:15 p.m. Concurrent sessions and Legislators * Invited to speak 1 1992 Legislative Conference Registration T 1992 Legislative Conference Housing City (Please print or type) Orgarkation Leagued 1 Name Title Function 1992 Legislative Conference Dates March2324.1992 Name Title Ail requests forthe above group must be received by March 9.199 I Name e grouPlease p or ) Company Last First Registration fee: $75.00 advance Address 1 $85.00 on -site City state_Zp Sharing room with No. of persons 1 AdvanceRegistration Signature Phone Number Deadline —March 17, 1992 I me. I owl 1 Y. ! 1 IMonth O, 1 Year Anivel Time Arri�i Mb Departure Doti 1 Check in time 3:00 p.m. Check out time 12:00 p.m. Aocorrenodstbrs will not be con&med without a check for the first rcpt's deposit or use Fee Includes conference registration, luncheon, and your Amex or Diners Club credit card number to guarantee your reservation. You oil be charged tor the first richt It reservations are not canceled 48 hare prior to Snivel. evening reception with Legislators Invited. 1 Qedt cud • Amex D Dinars Clubp Visa° Mastercard el Make check payable and mall to Explrattondate - (PWSedraekaae) League of Minnesota Cities Mt Reduced Rates lot Make check payable and mall to the 1 183 University Avenue East Mombars Only Radisson Hotel St. Paul St. Paul, MN 55101 SS Sin* 11 East Kellogg Blvd. - Re Double a p eo p le) St. Paul, MN 55101 1 • Page 8 Printed on recycled paper LMC Cities Bulletin 1 /024N Minnesota Pollution Control Agency FL* -'ve7111t 520 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 -3898 4515" Telephone (612) 296 -6300 REC EIVED 1 F EB 2 4 1992 C!Ty OFCHA,,,., � �r!v February 21, 1992 Mr. Denny Lorenz Sinclair Marketing Company P.O. Box 6247 Kansas City, Kansas 66106 Dear Mr. Lorenz: RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Sinclair Station, 7910 Dakota Avenue, Chanhassen Site ID #: LEAK00004987 1 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has received notification that a release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities which you own and /or operate. Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release, investigate the extent of the release and take actions needed to ensure that the release is cleaned up. A person is ' generally considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release. We are aware that an initial investigation of the site has occurred and petroleum contaminated soil and /or ground water has been identified. The MPCA staff is therefore requesting you to take the necessary steps to investigate and clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA technical documents. If you have not already done so, we recommend that you hire a qualified consulting firm who has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and taking corrective actions. The MPCA requires that the site investigation fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and /or ground Water contamination caused by the release. We reserve the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. In addition, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours if you discover free - floating petroleum product on the surface of the ground water. If you do perform the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which in certain circumstances provides partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the Petro Board. More specific eligibility rules are available from the Petro Board (612/297 -1119 or 612/297 - 4203). 1 Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on Recycled Paper . Y Mr. Denny Lorenz Page 2 February 21, 1992 If you do not respond within 30 days, MPCA staff will assume you do not intend 1 to comply with this request. In this event, the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action at the site. If you do not comply with the Commissioner's order, it may be enforced in court or, alternatively, the MPCA could spend its own money cleaning up the release and then seek to recover its costs from you or other responsible persons through legal action. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner may also result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. If you conclude that the release in question is not from any tank which you have owned or operated, please notify the MPCA immediately and explain the basis of your conclusion. A packet of fact sheets is enclosed for your information. 1 For site specific questions, please contact me, the site's project manager, at 612/297 -8589. In addition, all future correspondence should be addressed to me. If you have any general questions regarding the leaking underground storage tank program please call 612/297 -8673. Thank you. 1 Sincerely, Chris McLain Pollution Control Specialist Tanks and Spills Section Hazardous Waste Division CM:mm Enclosures cc:--: Ashworth, City Clerk Dale Gregory, Fire Chief 1 1 .1 1 1 AI^, ec P mt ... tie 1 if f C ITY OF . CHANHASSEN . 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN ;MINNESOTA 55317 (612)937-1900 FAX(612)937-5739 February 11, 1992 II II Mr. Thomas Turcotte 6430 City West Parkway #5314 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Re: Parcel No. 25- 0101520 II Lake Ann Interceptor Assessment Project No. 87 -35 Dear Mr. Turcotte: Your recent letter addressed to the City Clerk /Manager concerning II the Lake Ann Interceptor assessment has been referred to my attention. I have reviewed the project assessment notification file to verify that your Parcel No. 25 - 0101520 was on the mailing list for the hearing notices for the Lake Ann Interceptor Project II No. 87 -35. Indeed, you were on the list. As I am sure ,you are aware, an assessment for the Lake Ann II Interceptor was not initially levied against your property. This is due to the fact the City Council adopted an assessment roll specifying that all properties within the defined service area the Lake Ann Interceptor, with an existing dwelling, would be II assessed one unit at a rate of $850 per unit. Since your parcel did not have an existing dwelling, it was not assessed. Should you apply for a building permit to construct a single - family structure II on this five -acre parcel, among the building permit charges, you will be required to pay an $850 charge directly related to the assessment for the Lake Ann Interceptor project. Should further II subdivision of your property occur in the future, each lot created would be charged $850 for the Lake Ann Interceptor assessment. Your letter stated that you were under the assumption that your cost would be approximately $2,750. If you are constructing only II one dwelling on the property, you will only be assessed $850 for the Lake Ann Interceptor. . II You had also stated in your letter that you felt the assessment is unfair and unjust particularly since "...the City of Chanhassen requires us to install an overly environmentally protective and II 11 •Mr. ThomasTurcotte 1 February 11, 1992 Page 2 • • 1 • highly expensive septic system which we plan to install in June of 1992 ". Please be aware that the City of Chanhassen's requirements for the installation of a septic system are based on the guidelines of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Uniform Building Code as required by law. You had also stated that it is your belief that development for your area is not planned for at least 10 years. Your property is currently less than - mile from the Lake Ann Interceptor and considering the amount of development inquiries the City has recently received for property located in the Lake Ann service area, it is very likely that sewer availability will happen much sooner than 10 years. In fact, depending on one particular development proposal local to your property, trunk sanitary sewer could be available within the next year or so. Finally, the City, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's 1986 Lake Ann Interceptor Project, basically purchased flow capacity in the interceptor line to serve the Lake Ann district. Special assessments to properties within the service district were basically deferred for approximately 5 years since this area was outside the Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA). However, as of May of 1991 the MUSA boundary was expanded to include the remaining area within the Lake Ann service district including your property. Therefore, in the summer of 1991, assessments were levied as this utility infrastructure is now available to the service district. I hope that this letter has adequately addressed and clarified your 1 concerns. Again, 1 would like to emphasize with the construction of one dwelling on the 5 -acre property, you would be charged $850 related to the Lake Ann Interceptor. Sincerely, 1 CITY OF CHANHASSEN • Charles D. Folch, P.E. 1 City Engineer CDF:ktm • c: Don Ashworth, City Manager Dave Hempel, Sr. Engineering Technician Jean Meuwissen, Treasurer Steve Kirchman, Building Official • 1 ,1I,.... I i . - Pw0w6.��� cc / iva?" 1 Hit SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 1600 South 2nd Street, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 933 -9311 • Fax 933 -2101 1 Mie, rks - 4..- a BOARD of DIRECTORS February 12, 1992 �--- ,44 Walter Levesque �`�� a President g //f+,4„- - Al /tee- Q'¢. o. C 4 . tr. q I Tom Ticen Mayor Don Chmiel and City Council Members 1st Vice President CITY OF CHANHASSEN of Q r/- re I " 690 Coulter Drive, P.O. Box 147 J 5 ,,� �� Bob Miller Chanhassen, MN. 55317 �e- /. °/ 1 2nd Vice President Linda Stokes Dear Mayor Chmiel and Council Members: 1 Secretary Carla Pavone Senior Community Services is very pleased, and we hope that Treasurer the City of Chanhassen is satisfied, by the progress made in the 1 two recent areas of cooperation between us; the planning and John Blaser organizing of a new Chanhassen Senior Center and the Past President marketing and local start -up of the HOME (Household & I Daralyn Peifer Outside Maintenance for Elderly) Program. The City of Member -at -Large Chanhassen is providing $ 4,900 for the Senior Center and $3,270 Ryan Schroeder for the HOME Program through its share of County -wide ii Member -at -Large Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Year XVII) funds. These amounts are designated for the seven month period that Toni Anderson began December 1, 1991. 1 Karl Dansky Robert DeGhetto Alison Fuhr Senior Community Services is requesting support levels of Marty Guritz $8,736 for the Senior Center and $5,830 for the HOME Program I Commissioner Tad Jude in CDBG Year XVIII. These figures are derived by annualizing Leonard Kopp Connie McCullough the current funding levels and factoring in a 4% cost -of -living ii John Nelson increase. . Senator Gen Olson Steve Rood We are confident that City officials are aware and pleased by Russell Weinstein I Bob Zagaros progress made on the Senior Center and the work done by Judy Colby. Because she has an office in the Municipal building and Benjamim F. Withhart has attended numerous meetings, she and her efforts are highly Executive Director a C.E.O. visible. Progress on marketing and start -up of the HOME Program has also been progressing. Betty Crouch, HOME Program Director, has been coordinating most of her efforts with Sharmin Al -Jaff, Assistant City Planner for Chanhassen. Judy Colby has also been promoting the HOME Program as she identifies this need in the seniors she is contacting. . I A United Way • RECEIVED Supported Agency 1 FEB13192 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 1 Senior Community Services /Chanhassen letter February 12, 1992 Page 2. I have enclosed a brief report on the HOME Program. Judy Colby is available to 1 report, if desired, on the Senior Center. All of the programs operated by Senior Community Services, including Senior Centers and HOME are aimed at helping to maintain people's independence in their respective communities for as long as possible. On behalf of the seniors, who are the real beneficiaries of your funds, many thanks for your support. If you have any questions, or if the City Council would like to have an informational presentation, please let me know. Sincerely - 1 • jamin F. Withhart Executive Director cc. Paul Krause, City Planner 1 1 1 1 1 • • 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 HOME PROGRAM - CITY OF CHANHASSEN REPORT February 12, 1992 1 Significant marketing activities to date include: * Article on HOME Program in Chanhassen Villager * Article published in City newsletter * Direct mailing, with a HOME Program insert, sent from the City to all seniors * HOME Program video presentation at Chanhassen Senior Commission meeting * HOME Program informational flyers distributed in area including Carver County Municipal offices * Brochures sent to individuals in Chanhassen in response to requests /calls made to the HOME Program office In the first two months three Chanhassen residents have signed up with Betty for snow removal service (one of the Chore services offered by the Program) and she has recruited local volunteers to provide that work when needed. Betty has also been successful in recruiting homemakers and a skills bank worker from the area. Winter months, as is typical for ' the whole construction /rehabilitation industry, are generally the slowest for the Program. With the advent of warmer weather, people will once again become more cognizant of needed home repairs and chores like lawn mowing. • 1 1 1 1 1 1 CIT\ 7 of 474 i CHANHASSEN• 1 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 II (612) 937.1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 February 11, 1992 Mr. James Boylan 1 6760 Minnewashta Parkway Excelsior, MN 55331 Re: Minnewashta Parkway Improvement Project No. 90 -15 Dear Mr. Boylan: 1 I have recently discussed some of the additional toncerns you have for your property, as it relates to the Minnewashta Parkway improvement project, with our consultant engineer, Bill Engelhardt who met with you on Saturday, February 1, 1992. I am in agreement with the following additional work items to be performed and have outlined them as a matter of understanding: 1 •1. Place 2" conduit under Minnewashta Parkway for future electrical line for your use. 1 2. Grade and shape front yard including area of old house as shown on the plans as elevation ±976; area disturbed to be restored with topsoil and sod. 3. Provide landscape architect to work with you for a new planting plan. 4" trees to be a part of new plan along with 1 bushes and shrubs. 4. Trees removed to be cut and remain your property for firewood. 1 5. If possible, provide new driveway for lake area. 6. Maintain existing lake access but improve equally between your property and adjoining homeowners association. If these items, as specified, correctly detail the discussions and verbal agreements between yourself and Mr. Engelhardt on Saturday, February 1, 1992, please sign one copy of this letter and return to my attention. 1 1 1 If' Mr. James Boylan ► or February 11, 1992 Page 2 1 Thank you for your time and we look forward to working with you on this project. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSE 1 ' Charles D. Folch, P.E. City Engineer CDF:ktm Attachments: 1. Additional Copy of Letter of Understanding. g 2. Copy of Letter from Bill Engelhardt dated 1 February 4, 1992. c: Bill Engelhardt, Engelhardt & Associates Dave Hempel, Sr. Engineering Technician Don Ashworth, City Manager 1 • Signature Date 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 6.e./zrerc,- WILLIAM R. ENGELHARL. ASSOCIATES, INC. RECEN ; ; 1 won: & z 1107 HAZELTINE BOULEVARD FEB 0 5199, CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318 CITY OF ChNlyh, 1612) 448 -8838 February 4, 1992 Mr. James Boylan • 6760 Minnewashta Parkway Excelsior, MN. 55331 1 RE: Minnewashta Parkway Dear Mr. Boylan: Pursuant to our meeting on Saturday, February 1, 1992; I have listed the items discussed for your review. Please check them over and if additional concerns have arisen, or if I have misunderstood any item, note them and I will draft a letter to the City for their approval. 1. Place 2 inch conduit under Minnewashta Parkway for future electrical line for your use. 1 2. Grade and shape front yard including area of old house as shown on the plans as elevation 976+; area disturbed to be 1 restored with topsoil and sod. 3. Provide landscape architect to work with you for a new planting plan. Four -inch trees to be part of new plan along with bushes and shrubs. 4. Trees removed to be cut and remain your property for firewood. 5. If possible, provide new driveway for lake area. 1 6. Maintain existing lake access or improve equally between your property and adjoining homeowners association. Thank you for your time Saturday. I hope we can work with you and your wife and address all of your concerns. Very truly yours, CITY OF CHANHASSEN William R. Engelhardt FEB 0 1992 WREN l a s ENGINEERING DEPT. xe: Charles Folch, City of Chanhassen 1 1 - 1101 - 1111111 - 1•111 - 111111 - NM NM N I N I NO r NE NM MI NM CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 03-09 -92 PAGE 1 CHECK S A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 034342 975.86 HOLMES & GRAVEN FEES, LEGAL 034381 20,000.00 CHICAGO TITLE INS. CO. LAND,PURCHASE & IMPROV. 2 20,975.86 NECESSARY EXPENDITURES SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING • 0 CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 03 -09-92 PAGE 2 CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E 045843 320.74 BRW, INC. FEES, SERVICE 045844 101.24 TODD GERHARDT TRAVEL & TRAINING AND-MILEAGE 045845 2,116.62 HARTLEY ASSOCIATES FEES, SERVICE 045846 3,721.92 HOISINGTON GROUP INC FEES, SERVICE 045847 4,523.10 HOLMES & GRAVEN FEES, SERVICE 5 10,783.62 CHECKS WRITTEN TOTAL OF 7 CHECKS TOTAL 31,759.48 • • • = MN MI E - M = M MI . MI M -. M MI MI MIMI