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3e. Plans & Specs for Herman Field Park i t 3e 4 _ , CITY OF - I cHANHAssEN I690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM ) -* ' • _� Il TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager .4-i-7 -7j- I FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation CoordinatoeTAILd. _ _ _ _ ___ mac,,, DATE: April 17, 1991 2_?-yI _ 1 SUBJ: Accept Plans and Specifications, Authorize Advertisement for Bids, Herman Field Park 11 The attached plans and specifications for the above mentioned project have been prepared in response to City Council action taken on February 11, 1991, approving such. As you recall, the amount II budgeted for this project in the 1991 CIP is $50,000. The plans and specifications have been developed to include three alternatives allowing for acceptance of only the most desired 11 submitted totaling $50, 000 or less. These plans have been submitted to the Engineering Department for review prior to distribution to bidders. To ensure timely completion of this park project, the following preliminary project schedule has been II established. City Council - Approve plans and specs and April 22, 1991 IIauthorize advertisement for bids Bid Opening May 8, 1991 IICity Council - Award bid May 20, 1991 Begin Construction June 3, 1991 IIThe 40 foot permanent easement from Marcia Schiferle for the construction of the access road has been recorded. It will also be 11 necessary to receive a 20 foot temporary construction easement to the east and a 25 foot temporary construction easement to the west of the access road in order to complete the access road in proper fashion. I do not anticipate any difficulties in obtaining these Itemporary easements. - Finding these plans and specifications for the Herman Field Park II grading and surfacing project complete and satisfactory, it is recommended they be approved and authorization for bids be given. 11 II Herman Field Park April 17, 1991 Page 2 ' ATTACHMENTS 1. Plans and specifications. 2 . Memo dated January 17, 1991. ' cc: Charles Folch, Asst. City Engineer Scott Harri, VanDoren Hazard Stallings, Inc. I I I I r I I r t CITYOF cHANHAssEN TI=1 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM •TO: Park and Recreation Commission D` 1 FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator °'R DATE: January 17, 1991 SUBJ: Herman Field Park Access and Initial Development Plan I This item was last addressed by the Commission on April 24, 1990. At that meeting, the Commission authorized staff to have the • property appraisals prepared and to enter into negotiations with the property owners for acquisition of an easement allowing access to the park. As this process was beginning, the City received a request from a group of residents in the area to vacate portions of Forest Avenue and Oriole Avenue. The City Council addressed this request at two Council meetings and approved a revised version of this request on November 5, 1990. A copy of the report presented that evening by Jo Ann Olsen, Senior Planner, is attached. Two important conditions pertaining to the development of Herman 1 Field were included as conditions of approval for this request, i.e. 1) the provision of a 40 foot easement across the westerly lot line of Marcia Will Schiferle's property to provide access to Herman Field Park, and 2) the retention of the Oriole Lane right- of-way to protect existing storm sewer and to provide future trail access to the park. The easement and road vacation documents will be prepared, signed and recorded within the next few weeks (Attachment #2) . With the issue of access to the park now solved, we can move 11 forward with initial park development. A master park plan for Herman Field Park was developed and approved by the Commission and area residents in 1989 and was revised in 1990 (Attachment #3) . Additional information was collected through a survey conducted by volunteers addressing the desires of the area residents in relation to the development of the park. The extent of work which can be completed this spring is only limited by the constraints of the $50,000 budgeted for development in 1991. The residents in this area have been invited to the January 22nd , meeting to allow staff and the Commission to address any remaining r 11 1 Herman Field Park January 17, 1991 Page 2 ' questions they have concerning the development of Herman Field Park. Hearing these and with the approval of the Commission, staff will then present this item to the City Council for their comment and approval. Plans and specifications will then be developed and brought back to the City Council and advertisement for bids will follow. At present, it is anticipated that construction can begin in May or June of 1991. Park and Recreation Commission Action (1-22-91) : Lash moved, Pemrick seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the City Council approve the necessary arrangements for construction of the access road to Herman Field Park to be constructed in the spring/summer of 1991. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously. Recommendation: The grant of permanent easement in this matter has . been. received and arrangements have been made to have Mr. & Mrs. Schiferli sign the agreement. It is recommended that contingent upon receiving these signatures and after recording this document ' with Carver County, the City Council authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for the Herman Field Park access road and initial development project. I I 1 1 r I I 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1991 Mayor Chmiel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. . The meeting was opened II with the Pledge to the Flag. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Chmiel, Councilman Workman, Councilman Wing, Councilwoman Dimler and Councilman Mason I STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Jo Ann Olsen, Todd Hoffman, Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson and Charles Folch I APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilwoman Dimler moved, Councilman Mason seconded to approve the agenda with the following addition under Council Presentation: II Councilwoman Dimler wanted to discuss the Southwest Metro Transit Board's budget reduction. All voted in favor of the agenda as amended and the motion carried. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: PROCLAMATION ESTABLISHING MARCH 3-10 AS 'VOLUNTEER II RECOGNITION WEEK". Mayor Chmiel: The resolution reads as such. Whereas the Volunteers of America, II a Christian Social Service organization, is celebrating its 95th year of service to the people of Minnesota and the nation; it is therefore certainly approrpriate for us to join in the observance of this milestone with the commemoration of March 3-10, 1991 as Volunteers of America Week; and Whereas, II the Volunteers of America is making a valuable contribution to the people of Minnesota by providing services for children and youth, adults and the elderly, and offenders and ex-offenders. Whereas, the Volunteers of America through it's II compassionate yet practical crusade, is extending spiritual fellowship as it provides relief where it is most urgently needed; and Whereas, the Volunteers of America is commemorating its founding in 1896 and urges others to uphold the American philanthropic spirit through their commitment to help those in need. Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, that I, Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor of the City of Chanhassen do hereby proclaim the week of March 3-10, 1991 as Volunteers of America Week in Chanhassen. Further, that a copy of this proclamation be II transmitted to the Volunteers of America office as evidence of our esteem. Passed and adopted by this Council on the 11th day of February, 1991. Resolution .91-12: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Oimler seconded to II adopt the resolution proclaiming the week of March 3-10, 1991 as Volunteers of America Week. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously. II CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Workman moved, Councilman Mason seconded to approve the following Consent Agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations: 1 a. Approve Development Contract, Chan Haven Plaza. f. Approve Access and Initial Development Plan, Herman Field Park. r g. Accept Donation from the Chaska Lions Club for the Park and Recreation Department. I 1 II I