Correspondence Section ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Letter from Craig Anderson, S.E.H.Inc. dated March 10, 1999.
Memo to Mike Wegler, Street Superintendent dated March 12, 1999.
Memo to Jerry Boucher, Utility Superintendent dated March 12, 1999.
Fire/Rescue calls for week of March 8 - March 14, 1999.
Memo from Greg Hayes, Fires Inspector/Training Coordinator dated February 23, 1999.
Letter and Newsletter from Rick Schultz, MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge dated March 9,
1999.
Letter to Gregg Aune, Chanhassen Athletic Association dated March 1, 1999°
Fire/Rescue calls for week of March 1 ~ March 7, 1999.
10901 Recl Circle Drive, Suite 200, P.O. Box 130, Minnetonka, MN 55343-0130 612.935.6901 612.935.8814 FAX
arctiit¢ctur~ ~nginetring · environmental · transportation
March 1 O, 1999
Mr. Charles Folch, P.E.
Director of Public Works
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Folch,
As you know, I travel throughout the State of Minnesota and the Metro area with my job. On
Monday March 8, 1999 at approximately 2:00 p.m. I drove through downtown Chanhassen on my
way to City Hall. This was during the recent snow storm. Based on my travels on this snowy
Monday, I would like to compliment the City of Chanhassen snow plowing crews. The downtown
Chanhassen streets were in the best condition of any of the areas in the Metro area I traveled that
day° Please let your crews know that their efforts are appreciated by the traveling public.
Sincerely, .,,,Q .ff
Craig Afiderson
Business Development Manager
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
MAR 1 1 1999
ENGINEERING DEPT,
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ITYOF
'90 City Center Drive, PO Box i47
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
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Engineering Fax 612.937.9152
Public Safely Fax 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mike Wegler, Street Superintendent
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal/?d Asst Chief
DATE: March 12, 1999
Mike, just a quick note to thank you for allowing Steve Sauter to help out at our house fire last
Monday, March 8. With minimal firefighters available to respond during the da?time, Steve's
availability to respond greatly adds to the department's effectiveness in fire suppression, as
well as responding to medicals and car accidents.
it's wonderful that we have such a good working relationship between the fire department and
public works. Eve,q/thing from haz mat calls to sharing personnel and equipment - it truly is a
team effort. Also, a special thank you for the quick response last Tuesday in responding to the
garage fire with the backhoe. It took a 3 hour job of manual digging and reduced it to V= hour.
One last item, a special thanks goes to Steve O. who even before the first fire truck got on the
scene, spread down a thick layer of sand, dug out the fire hydrant with the blade and a shovel,
and helped pull the fire hydrant hose off the pumper truck. I think he's our newest honorary.
firefighter. There again, what a ~eat team effort; everyone willing to help someone in time of
need. and boy did we need it right then and there.
Once again, thanks for your help, your crew's help and the continued team effort that is so
obvious.
CC'
Todd Gerhard, Acting City Manager
Charles Folch, Public W6rks Director
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CH SEN
690 City Center Drive, PO Box I47
Chanhassen, Minnesota 553I 7
Phone 612.937. i900
General Fax 612. 937. 5739
Engineering Fax 612.937. 9152
Public Safety Fax 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jerry, Boucher, Utility, Superintendent
FROM:
1Mark Lirtfin, Fire Marshal/2"d Asst Chief
DATE: Nlarch 12, 1999
Jerry., Just a quick note to thank you for allowing Cori to respond to calls with the fire
department. Just this last week, Cori was extremely helpful with the fire on Monday on Lake
Susan Drive and the mutual aid call to Mound for their house fire. I realize it pulls a person off
your crew, but hopefully it's not too much of an inconvenience. Cori is a real asset to the fire
department and takes his responsibility very seriously and also with great pride.
I also appreciate the wonderful team relationship we have between your department and the fire
department. When the big calls come in, I feel very confident in our firefighters responding,
plus more importantly, the support they get from their immediate supervisors. Please let me
'know if the sharing of personnel gets taxing, so we can deal with it immediately~
Once again, thank you for your support of Cori's ability to respond. It makes both departments.
sewer/water and fire, stronger and shows great willingness to work together.
CC:
Todd Gerhardt, Acting City. Manager
Charles Folch, Public Works Director
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE/RESCUE
WEEK OF MARCH 8, - MARCH 14, 1999
Lyman blvd & Galpin Blvd
Lake Susan Drive
Hwy 101 & Lake Susan Dr
Hwy 2t2 & BluffCreek Dr
Sandy Hook Road
Pond Promenade
Pontiac Circle
Mission Hills Drive
Bluff Creek Drive
West 78th Street
Mound Fire Dept
Bluebonnet Blvd
Pontiac Circle
Thrush Court
Dakota Avenue
Dakota Avenue
Main Street
Car accident with no injuries
Garage fire
Car accident with injuries
Tanker truck in ditch - no injuries
Medical - chest pains
Smell of gas
Medical - unresponsive female
Medical - difficulty breathing
Medical - unknown problem
Medical - diabetic reaction
Mutual aid - House Fire
Medical - person bleeding
Medical - unresponsive person
Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire
Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire
Outside fire
Medical - possible broken ankle
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CHAN SEN
690 CiO, Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager
FROM:
Greg Hayes, Fire Inspector/Training Coordinator
DATE: February 23, 1999
SUBJECT: Pillsbury Risk Management Plan
On Monday, February 22, 1999, I attended a meeting at Pillsbury Foods regarding their
required EPA Risk Management Plan which has to be complete and filed with the EPA by June
21, 1999.
In order to comply with this plan, Pillsbury will be holding an informational meeting.
Essentially this plan is to notify residents who live around Pillsbury that they have two
chemicals which could pose a danger to them if an accident occurs. These two chemicals are
ammonia and LP. The intent of the meeting would be to pass on the message of the plan to the
affected arba residents and businesses and to field any questions regarding the chemicals
themselves and response from Pillsbury and/or the City. Pillsbury envisions this meeting only
being one hour in length and the parties they wish to have at this meeting are City Council,
representatives from the Fire Department, Carver County Emergency Management, the
environmental commission and any other representatives who the city feels need to attend. The
tentative plan for this meeting is in April or May and they are going to look at renting the Rec
Center in order to hold this meeting.
The city's role in this will be a supportive role in answering any questions regarding the fire
department, law enforcement or the city's response to a spill or leak. We would be there to
field those questions. Prior to the meeting with the public, members of Pillsbury would like to
meet with the City Council at a work session to discuss in fi~rther detail exactly what their goals
and objectives are for the meeting and the role that City Council would play. Scott Gerber,
Carver County Emergency Management Director, was also at the meeting and both Scott and I
agree that the meeting with Pillsbury and the Council 'would probably be best after the one hour
training session with Scott Gerber on City Council's role in emergency management situations.
Overall, Pillsbury felt that with a coordinated effort between their facility and the city's
emergency services and city council it would help give a comfort level to any residents with
questions.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience and we will discuss dates and times when it may
be possible to meet with City Council on this issue.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and your continued support.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
3815 East 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425-1600
March 9, 1999
Dear Refuge Supporter(s),
Greetings!!! Just over two years ago, the U.S. Congress passed the Refuge Improvement Act of 1997
which among several other items, directed the Secretary of Interior to develop Comprehensive
Conservation Plans (CCP) for all national wildlife refuges within 15 years. In accordance with this act,
we are beginning the CCP for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) with a projected
completion date of January 1, 2000. I would like to invite you and your organization to participate in this
process and to help us create a vision for this Refuge and its associated resources as we enter the 21st
Century.'
To begin this process, we are hosting an informal briefing for nonprofit conservation organizations
and natural resource agencies on March 31, 1999 between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at
the Refuge Visitor Center. We will explain the CCP process' and hope to capture your ideas and
comments as we begin the development of our plan. Following this event, we will host open houses for
the general public in several locations along the Minnesota River between Bloomington and Mankato.
The first of these will begin on April 27, 1999 at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor
Center.
The development ofa CCP for the Refuge is very important and will serve as our road map for the future.
Together with the ideas and support of citizens, private conservation organizations, and natural resource
agencies, we will identify projects and activities that will guide us in providing top quality fish and
wildlife habitats, public use facilities, and wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities within the
Minnesota River Watershed for today's users and for future generations. We also expect to gain insight
into the public's desires for Minnesota Department of Natural Resource lands adjacent to the Refuge
including Fort Snelling State Park, and the Minnesota Valley State'Recreation Area. Your participation
is critical and we hope we can count on your contributions in developing this plan.
Thanks for your past support of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and we look forward to
seeing you on March 31. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to call me at (612) 858-0701 if you have
any questions, comments, or concerns.
Sincerely,
Rick Schultz
Refuge Manager
MAR 1 g 1999
EWS fl~nt tt~e ~cdiona~ ~t~c[~iffo ~/~ S~lom
Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife Refuge
Comprehensive Conservation Planning
1999
Refuge Planning
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is
developing a long range management plan for the
IWannesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge).
Called a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP), the
document will serve as a road map for the Refuge for
thenext 15 years. The CCP will describe the desired
future conditions of the Refuge and provide long-range
guidance and management direction for the Refuge
Manager. We are gearing up for CCP planning process
and hopeyou will join us in our efforts to map the future
of the Refuge. During this process we also expect to
obtain valuable public insight into the management of
adjacent Ivlinnesota Department of Natural Resource
lands such as Fort Snelling State Park and the Minne-
sola Valley State Recreation Area.
We Need You!
The Refuge was established as a result of concerned
local dtizens. Let's continue the tradition of working
together to develop aplan that will best manage the
Refugeinto the next millennium.
"~ What is your vision for the future of
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge?
"~ What are the land stewardship and acquisition
priorities?
Join Usl
Join us at any of the following Open Houses and share
your thoughts and ideas:
Tuesday, April 27, 1:00-9:00 -- GeneralPublic
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
3815 East 80th Street
Bloomington
Thursday, May 6, 1:00-8:30 -- GeneralPublic
Student Union,~Mankato State University
Room 246
Mankato
Tuesday, May 11, 1: 00-9:00 -- General Public
Carver VillageHall
316 Broadway
Carver
Wednesday, May 19, 1:00-9:00 -- GeneralPublic
Bumsville Civic Center
100 Civic Center Parkway
Bumsville
Tuesday, May 25, 1:00-8:30 -- GeneralPublic
Don Nye Environmental Learning Center
1.7 miles west of Hwy. 19 and Hwy 169
Henderson
For more information and/or suggestions, please contact:
Jill Torres
Minnesota ValleyNational Wildlife Refuge
3815 E. 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
612.858.0715
e-mail: jill_torres~fws.gov
The Refuge
The Refuge was established in 1976 to "provide habitat
for alarge number of migratory waterfowl, fish, and
other wildlife species...which is threatened by
commercial and industrial development.''~
The Refuge is a corridor of land and water spread out
alongtheLowerMinnesotaRiver. Stretching 34 miles,
fi.om Fort Snelling to Jordan, Minnesota, it comprises
14,000 authorized acres The Refuge has eight units, four
ofwhichhave trails and interpretive signs. The Visitor
Centeris located in Bloomington, one mile east of the
Mall of America.
The Refuge also manages a 13 county Wetland
Management District that stretches from the Twin Cities
south to Owatonna and Mankato. To date,
approximately 3,000 acres are protected as Waterfowl
Production Areas and easements.
Management oftheRefuge involves restoring wetlands,
grasslands, and oak savannas, enhancing aquatic plant
diversity through water level management, grassland
management, exotic species control, and water quality
monitoring~
Minnesota ValleyNational Wildlife Refuge is well known
forbirdwatching. Annual migrations funnel hundreds of
thousands of waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors through
thevalley. Other wildlife-dependent recreation uses on
Ihe refuge include: photography, hunting, fishing,
interpretation, and environmental education.
The..mlssion for t~e Refugc is:
To restore and manage the ecological communities
of the Lower Minnesota River Valley
and its watershed
while providing environmental education
and wildlife dependent recreation."
The National Wildlife Refuge
System
The National Wildlife Refuge System is the world's
largest collection of lands and waters specifically
managed for fish and wildlife.
The National Wildlife Refuge System was born in 1903
when President TheodoreRoosevelt established the
first National Wildlife Refuge at Pelican Island, Florida. '
The area was set aside to protect the island's pelicans
from poachers and plume hunters.
Today, the National W'ddlife Refuge System has grown
to over 500 national wildlife refuges, at least one in
every state, encompassing over 92 million acres of
land. Most national wildlife refuges are strategically
located along the maj or bird migration corridors,
ensuring ducks, geese, and songbirds have rest-stops
on their long annual migrations. Hundreds are home to
endangered species, while others host big game like
caribou, buffalo; deer, and elk.
The mission for the National Wildlife Refuge System
continues to reflect the idea President Roosevelt had
when he established the Pelican Island Bkd
Reservation:
Administer a national networli of
lands and waters for the conservation,
management, and where appropriate,
restoration offish, wildlife, and plant resources
and their habitats within the United States
for the benefit of present and future generations.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Act, Public Law
"WiM beasts and birds are by right
not the property merely of the people alive today,
but the property of the unborn generations,
whose belongings we hm,e no right to squander."
- Theodore Roosevelt
CITYOF
CHANHASSEN
690 Ci{y Center Drivv, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612937.1900
Generd Fax 612.937.5739
E,gi,eering Ear 612.937. 9152
Public Safety F~x 612.934.2524
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March 1, 1999
Mr. Gregg Aune
Chanhassen Athletic Association
8705 Chanhassen Hills Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Gregg:
On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank the Chanhassen
Athletic Association for your cash contribution towards the purchase of spectator
seating at the Recreation Center. Mr. Frank Scott represented the association
while working with the city's Park and Recreation Commission on this request.
Mr. Scott, having earned the commission's respect over the years, was well
received. The city is pleased to maintain a good working relationship with your
organizatiom
The specifics of this joint venture are detailed in the attached report. The
bleachers have been ordered for delivery in 4-6 weeks. Park maintenance crews
wilt assemble the bleachers. I anticipate they will put them in place during the
month of May. Upon receipt of an invoice from Seating and Athletic Facility
Enterprises, I will contact Mr. Scott for payment of your $2,595.53 pledge.
Again, thank you for your generous contribution towards investing in
Chanhassen's youth.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
TH:ns
C:
Mayor and City Council
Park and Recreation Commission
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
Frank Scott, CAA Administrator
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Park & Recreation Commission
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
February 16, 1999
SUB J:
Spectator Bleacher Proposal, Chanhassen Recreation Center and
Bandimere Park
At your January meeting, Frank Scott, representing the Chanhassen Athletic
Association, presented a proposal regarding spectator seating at the Chanhassen
Recreation Center. His proposal was that the CAA and the city split the cost of
purchasing ten bleachers--two for each of the five fields at the center. The
commission was receptive to Mr. Scott's proposal as the city had money budgeted
for bleachers at Bandimere Community Park. The commission tabled the item
and instructed staff to prepare a proposal for a joint purchase.
The attached quotation sheets represent the result of my inquiries with Midwest
Playscapes and Seating & Athletic Facility Enterprises. Each proposal is for 19
bleachers, 10 for the Recreation Center and 9 for Bandimere Park. Additional
bleachers would be proposed at Bandimere Park in the year 2000 corresponding
with the park becoming fully operational.
We received quotes for both 15 ft. and 21 ft. bleachers. All of the bleachers are a
3 row, 30 inch high design which conforms to current building codes. Staff is
recommending the purchase of the 15 ft. model to maximize the portability and
rigidity of the units. Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises is offering the 19
units at the price of $9,863 compared with a price of$11,028.08 from Midwest
Playscapes. The CAA has offered to pay for 5 of the units which equals an
investment of $2,595.53. The city would pay the remaining $7,267.47.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Park & Recreation Commission authorize the joint
purchase of nineteen 3 row x 15 ft. bleachers from Seating and Athletic Facility
Enterprises at a cost of $9,863. This cost is to be divided between the CAA
($2,595.53) and the city ($7,267.47). It is recommended that the Park &
Recreation Commission recommend the city council roll over the remaining 1999
spectator seating budget (approximately $12,500) to the year 2000 for additional
bleachers at Bandimere and City Center Community Parks.
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Seating And Athletic Facility Enterprises
~ 2. Box 24A. Eilendale, MN 56026
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"STADIUM" STEVE SNYDER
DATE: February 12, 1999
QUOTATION NO: SS-021299-02
TO:
City of Chanhassen
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Phone: (612) 937-1900
Fax: (612) 937-5739
55317
ATTENTION: Todd Hoffman
REFERENCE: Bleachers
DESCRIPTION
Nineteen (I 9) All Alumimtm Non-Elevated ~'elded Angle Frame Bleachers
-2 x 10 Anodized Aluminum Seats
-Single 2 x 10 Mill Finish Footboards
$ Row x 15' Bleachers' with Above Features
-Each to Seat 30 (Based on a Rumxing 18" Seat)
Total Materials Delivered with Tax: $ 9,863.00
3 Row x 21' Bleachers with Above Features
-Each to Seat 42 (Based on a Rmming 18" Seat)
Total Materials Delivered with Tax: $13,142.00
~FOB: Jo~itc DELIVERY:
~ Scheduled, TERMS: Net 15
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MIDWEST PLA YSCAPES
500 Pine Street, Suite 104
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone (612) 361-3504 Fax (612) 361-3549
QUOTATION
PROJECT CITY OF CHANHASSEN & CAA
LOCATION
City CHANHASSEN State MN
CUSTOMER
Zip 55317
CONSULTANT ,~tike Korth
CONTACT Todd Hoffman/ Frank Scott
DATE
PHONE
FAX
2/16/99
937-1900 ext 121
- 5~39
We are pleased to offer the following quotation:
NATIONAL RECREATION SYSTSMS BLEACt~RS- two options
i)
2)
3 ROW x 15' BLEACHERS
Model gNB-0315A/06
QUalITY - 19
3 ROW x 21' BLEACHERS
Nodel gNB-0321A/06
QUANTITY - 19
FEATURES; alum. angle understructure
... $13,585.
for ~--rlse
2x10 anodized alum. seat plank
single 2x10 mill finish alan. foot plank
*PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT.
*ANY T~X WOULD BE ADDITIONAL.
Accep~ by X Date
Prices finn for 3,0 days, subject to review'therea~r. Om- terms are net 15
A finance charge'~f I 1/2% per month ~vill be imposed on the outstandh~g balance unpaid for more than 30 days after
the shipment of materials· Please allow 3 to _5 weeks for delivery after receipt of order. Standard
manufactured design, specification, and construction apply unless noted othenvis'e. Customer is responsible for the
irlentification of all undergrom~d utilities. Install rates are ba.~ed upon NORMAL conditim:s. If we can be of other
amc. e, please feel free to contact us.
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE/RESCUE
WEEK OF MARCH 1, - MARCH 7, 1999
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Highway 7
Lakeview Road East
West 78th Street
Bluebonnet Boulevard
Lone Cedar Lane
Lake Susan Drive
Redwing Lane
Coulter Boulevard
Marsh Drive
Bluebonnet Boulevard
Possible bus fire - unfounded
Medical - cut leg
Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire
Medical - possible seizure
Medical - trouble breathing
Medical - trouble breathing
Medical - unknown problem
Fire alarm - false alarm, no fire
Medical - unknown problem
Medical - possible seizure