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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1980
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge
to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Counci lman Pearson moved to approve the agenda as presented with
the following discussion items: Northern Contracting ,teagueof Minnesota Cities
Meeting, Year'End Closings, and Meeting Notices. Motion seconded by Councilman Swenson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
EXTEND BUILDING MORATORIUM
Mayor Hobbs called the hearing to order with the following persons present:
Clark Horn, 7608 Erie
Craig Mertz
Ed Dunn, 4940 Viking Drive
The Planning Commission held a publ ichearingto consider extending the building
moratorium and recommended extension of the moratorium to April 1, 1980. The HRA
requested the Council extend the moratorium for a45 day period following February 21, 1980.
Councilman Pearson moved to close the publ ic hearing. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Swenson. No negative votes. Hearing adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
EXTENSION OF BUILDING MORATORIUM: Councilman Neveauxmoved to extend the building
moratorium in the Chanhassen HRA area to terminate on April 18, 1980 . Motion seconded
by Council man Pearson. The fo 11 owing voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Counei lmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Swenson moved to approve the January 21, 1980, Council minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux " Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Moti on carried.
UTILITY OPERATOR POSITION: Councilman Neveaux moved to authorize the employment of
Art Kerber for the position of Utility Operator at a salary of $13,500 per year. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes . ~~ot i oncarri ed.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PARK ORDINANCE - FINALIZATION OF PLATTING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR
PARK CREDITS, CHANHASSEN LAKES BUSINESS PARK: Joe Betz,Park and Recreation Commission,
and Ed Dunn were present. Councilman Swenson moved to accept all outlots (A, B, C, E,
H, & J) and allow a 75% credit towards the requirements of Ordinance l4-C. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. Mayor Hobbs" voted no. Motion carried.
The motion in cl udes one' of the optitmat"trail 'routes' to' Hi ghway 5, not both ;
SANTA VERA APARTMENT PROJECT ,RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PARTIAL DESIGNATION, SECTION 8:
Tom Kl ingel hutz and Doug Hansen were present as king the Counci 1 to pass a resol uti on
supporting their application for funding to the State of Minnesota under the Section 8
program for new construction.
RESOLUTION #80-03: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution supporting
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Hansen & Klingelhutz Construction on their application for Section 8 new construction
mortgage financing. Resolution seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Counci lmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negati ve I
votes. Motion carried.
KLINGELHUTZ/CRAVENS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SIGNAGE AND OFFICE USE: Al Klingelhutz
was present requesting approval to install a sign for l<lingelhutz/Cravens Real
Estate at 7811 Great Plains Blvd. The Sign Committee has reviewed this proposal
and recommended approval for a 28 square foot sign to be located south of the
entrance drive and 25 feet east of the curb line of Great Plains Blvd.
Councilman Swenson moved to ~ccept the recommendation of the Sign Committee with
the addition of letting the sign be seven feet high instead of six feet. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #80-04: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution amending
the conditional use permit for the Klingelhutz-Barnes Commercial Building. Resolution
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative Votes. Motion ca~ried.
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT, SORENSON COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 7900 GREAT PLAINS BLVD.
Mike Sorenson was present requesting the Council reconsider their action of December
3, 1979, and delete the requirement for concrete curb along the north property line.
No action was taken.
1980 LIQUOR LICENSE FEES: Bill McRostie and Harry Pauly were present. Litter in
the downtown area, particularly near Pauly's, Hombre's, and Kenny's Super Market, I
was discussed. The Council asked for a study of what it would cost to hire a
police patrol for three nights a week and the cost of hiring someone to clean up
the litter prior to establishing the license fees.
Councilman Pearson moved to table action until the second meeting in February.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS: Councilman Neveaux moved to accept the resignation
of Roman Roos as presented and instruct the City Manager to prepare a' letter of thanks
to Mr. Roos for his service to the community. ~~otion seconded by Councilman Swenson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to accept the resi gnationof Tom Droegemueller with regret.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
HRA APPOINTMErn: Mayor Hobbs nominated Thomas Russell to the HRA.
RESOLUTION #80-05: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution confirming
the appointment of Thomas Russell to the HRA. Resolution seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Mayor Hobbs left the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Acting Mayor Neveaux chaired the
remainder of the meeting.
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EIDE/DNR FILL LITIGATION:
RESULUTION'#80-06: Counci lman Pearson moved theadopti on of a resol uti on authori zing
the City Manager to implement the stipulation described in the Attorney's report of
January 29, 1980, and providing the Manager with an additi onal$600 of settl ement
money. Resol ution seconded by Counci lman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT - DNR PROPERTY, EAST LOTUS LAKE: The Assistant City Attorney
gave a report on the status of this easement acquisition. No action was taken.
GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ACT: Councilman Swenson moved to authorize Don Ashworth,
asClty Clerk, to JOln ln the League1s application for temporary classification. Mayor
Hobbs will send letters to our representatives and elected officials asking them why
they have done this and also inquiring the League as to the feasibility of considering
some form of legal action. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Swenson. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS:
report from thëtCity Attorney. Motion
voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux,
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to table action for a
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Swenson. No
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS - CITY MANAGER: Councilman Pearson moved the approval of an 8% salary
increase for the position of City Man~ger. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
NORTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY: This item will be on the next Council agenda along with
a report from' the City Attorney'sOffiee.
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES MEETING: Councilman Swenson suggested that copies of the
Minnesota Open Meeting Law be disbributed to each member of the various commissions and
committees of the city.
CONSENT AGENDA: Acting Mayor Neveaux asked if any council member wished to discuss any
items on the consent agenda. Iteme.· Development Contract Amendment, Gabbert & Gabbert
(Reply Systems Addition) was deleted at the Tequestof the developer. Itemb. Reschedule
Regul ar City Council Meeting from February 18 to February 19 will be discussed separately.
As no additional comments were received~ Councilman Geving moved to approve the
foll miJing items pursuant to the City Manager' s recommendations:
a. Set S peci al Meeti ng date, ChanhassenPl anning Commi ss ion ... February 20, 1980.
d. Street Lights, Chanhass~n Lakes Business Park.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux,
Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: Councilman Pearson moved that because of the press of public
business it is necessary to schedule a meeting on a public holiday, February 18, 1980.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux,
Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
JOINT WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETING: A joint meeting with the Watershed District Board
of Managers will be February 11, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at the Copper Stein.
YEAR END FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the City Manager's
report dated February 4, 1980. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Swenson. No
negative votes. Motion carried.