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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 7, 1980
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Acting Mayor Neveaux called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with
the following members present: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen
Pearson, Geving and Swenson. Mayor Hobbs was absent. The meeting
was opened with the Pledge to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Swenson and
seconded by Councilman Pearson to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion approved. Ayes - All.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded by
Councilman Swenson to approve the March 17, 1980, City Council minutes.
The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Geving
and Swenson. Councilman Pearson abstained. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Geving to amend and approve the March 31, 1980, City Council minutes
adding the following to the end of the first paragraph: "The City
Council announced at the March 24, 1980, Council meeting that a final
decision on assessment review requests would be made on April 14,
1980. However, due to the length of the agenda on April 14th, this
decision will be tabled until April 28, 1980. Residents who appeared
at the March 24th meeting will be notified in writing of this change."
Motion approved. Ayes - All.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Geving to note the March 20, 1980, Housing and Redevelopment Authority
minutes. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded by Councilman
Pearson to note the February 27, 1980, Planning Commission minutes.
Motion approved. Ayes - All.
A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded by Councilman
Pearson to note the March 5, 1980, Planning Commission minutes.
Motion approved. Ayes - All.
A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded by Councilman
Pearson to note the March 12, 1980, Planning Commission minutes.
Motion approved. Ayes - All.
INFILTRATION/INFLOW ANALYSIS FOR SEWER SYSTEM, SELECT CONSULTING
ENGINEER: The City previously submitted a grant application to
study infiltration into the sanitary sewer system. Preliminary work
completed by the City and Metropolitan Waste Control Commission reflects
that Chanhassen does have a higher than average inflow into this system -
thus resulting in higher sewer charges to customers to pay for treating
clean water as a part of cleaning effluent from the sewer system.
Potential areas of inflow include rain gutters and drain systems
connected to the sewer system; broken pipes, etc. - the location and
type of which being the purpose for carrying out such a
study. It appears that Chanhassen will receive grant monies to
complete the project. Federal/Metropolitan reimbursements will be
90% and the City's contribution will be 10%.
Given,the specialty e~gineering characteristics of this project,
the Clty Manager had lnterviewed various firms to complete this project.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - April 7, 1980
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The following firms were presented to the City Council for final con-
sideration - Donahue and Associates and Schoell and Madson. The City
Manager recommended selection of Schoell and Madson given their experience
with the City and, during the interview process, their demonstration I
of ability to meet specialty engineering/federal/metropolitan council
guidelines.
Dave Laskota of Donahue and Associates, gave a presentation of their
firm's ability to complete the study.
Jim Orr of Schoell and Madson gave a brief description of their experience
in this type of work and ability to meet federal guidelines.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Swenson to select Schoell and Madson to complete the Infiltration/Inflow
Analysis for the City of Chanhassen. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
Council members requested the City Manager to forward a letter to Donahue
and Associates thanking them for their presentation before the City Council
and expressing the City Council's appreciation for the time and efforts
spent by their firm.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: Mike Schachterle was present to discuss his
concern as a recent property owner within the Kellynne Addition. Specifically,
he had obtained a copy of the development contract for the proposed
subdivision and expressed concerns as to:
1). Stipulation Number 4, Schedule of Work - The development
contract requires that a schedule of work be filed. I
None appears to be on file and Mr. Schachterle believes
that such should be by the developer and that the City
should enforce such schedule.
2). Stipulation Number 11, Erosion Control - This is a problem
in the development and must be corrected.
Jim Orr noted that Council members had reviewed this project in late
Fall of 1979, and that a letter had been sent to Mr. Schachterle stating
that the erosion control was not in accordance with the plat nor had
Plans been submitted or approved for erosion control. It is a requirement
of the development contract that the developer forward plans to the
engineer's office for erosion control. Such have not been received;
however, the engineer has discussed the problem several times with the
developer. Escrow monies plus a letter of credit are on file to insure
that the developer submits plans and additionally completes work pursuant
to such.
The City Council requested that a written response, stating the above
points, be prepared by the engineer and submitted to the City Council
for consideration on April 21, 1980.
EXPAND BUILDING MORATORIUM AREA AND TIME EXTENSION: The Planning Commission
duly held a public hearing on extending the building moratorium area I
and recommended approval of such. Following discussion, the City Council
considered first reading of an ordinance, pursuant to the recommendation
of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, which would extend the building
moratorium area to include the properties along east Highway 5 as well as
extending the time period of the moratorium for an additional 180 days.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - April 7, 1980
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Final consideration of this ordinance will be considered by the City
Council on April 14, 1980. The moratorium does not stop building
activity, but allows the City the ability to review building plans
in conjunction with redevelopment efforts.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Geving
to approve first reading of Ordinance 47K-6 amending it to include the
time extension of 180 days. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
REZONING AND SUBDIVISION REQUEST, RICE LAKE MANOR, HANSEN, KLINGELHUTZ,
AND McMULLEN PROPERTIES: Tom Klingelhutz, Jerry Hendrickson and Max
McMullen were present to discuss their proposal. Councilman Geving
expressed concern over whether West 86th Street could be extended
southerly to potentially intersect with new Highway 212. The Planner
noted that the Planning Commission had discussed potential roads in this
area and believed that an intersecting road somewhere between this
addition and Highway 101 could be constructed on a north/south basis
and potentially connect to new Highway 212. Additionally, the plan as
presented could allow for the extension of W. 86th Street to accomplish
the goals noted by Councilman Geving.
Councilman Swenson expressed concern over the community well potentially
to be located in a private home. The concept of "private" water system
appeared to have significant advantages from a city perspective (potentially
avoiding future connection problems with owners installing new or
rejuvenated wells. Jim Orr noted that this is a "private" well system
and, as such, the City would not have responsibility or liability.
Their office would not be requiring that such a system be installed,
but would highly recommend such. Final decision would not be required
at this time, but could be finally acted upon by the City Council when
plans and specifications were completed for streets and utilities.
The City Attorney noted concern over the individual lots into the
conservation area. The developer noted his agreement with the staff
position that such should be a conservation area and, whether such were
in the form of a outlot, or as individual lots would not hinder their
development. Staff noted that a final plat should be prepared in this
form with the restrictions placed in the development contract and
covenants -- all of which to be submitted to the City Council prior to
final plat filing.
Acting Mayor Neveaux noted concern over the dust control. Jim Orr
clarified the staff recommendation to state that the intent of the
condition recommended by staff was to require the developer to bring
the entire length of West 86th Street up to minimum gravel standards.
Further, that the development contract and covenants would require that,
based on any complaints received, that the property owners within
the proposed development would be required to carry out dust control
measures and be willing to be assessed for such should they fail to
adequately complete dust control measures themselves. It cannot be
recommended that the entire length of West 86th Street, crossing properties
not owned by these developers, be brought to full city standards and
assessed to these owners. At some future date, development would occur
on either side of the road and the developers of that property would
then be required to pay the costs bringing such to city standards. Until
that time, this road can function under minimal standards as no accesses
are derived from such nor would be there be on-street parking through -this
section.
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REZONING AND SUBDIVISION REQUEST, RICE LAKE MANOR, HANSEN, KLINGELHUTZ,
AND McMULLEN PROPERTIES, CONTINUED: A motion was made by Councilman
Pearson and seconded by Councilman Swenson to approve the 8 residential
lot subdivision located off West 86th Street with the conditions set I
forth in the Land Use Coordinator's report of April 1, 1980, and as
clarified in the above noted minutes. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
REZONING, SUBDIVISION AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW, SUNRISE
BEACH, DERRICK LAND COMPANY: Roger Derrick and John Shardlow were present
representing Derrick Land Company. The proposal is a 52 residential lot
subdivision lying south of Pleasant View Road and west of Lotus Lake.
This subdivision has been delayed during the course of the past year
to insure that the City reasonably considered all alternatives for
potential street patterns getting to and being extended from the proposed
subdivision.
A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded by Councilman Swenson
that the subdivision and preliminary development plan of Derrick Land
Company be approved contingent upon the following:
1. That there be a conservation easement along the entire
lake shore; and
2. That there be a trail along the east line of the plat
from Pleasant View Road to the conservation easement area.
The following voted in favor: Councilmen Geving and Swenson. The
following voted against: Acting Mayor Neveaux and Councilman Pearson.
Motion failed.
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A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Swenson to rezone the subject premises to P-l and to approve the 52
lot preliminary development plan as depicted on the Westwood Planning
preliminary plat dated April 1, 1980, subject to the following conditions:
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That the applicant receive approval of their grading
plan, drainage plan and erosion control plan from the Soil
Conservation Service, the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources and the Riley Purgatory Creek Watershed District;
That said approvals be received prior to the matter being
resubmitted to the Ciby Council for preliminary plat approval;
That the pedestrian and conservation easement portion of
the proposed development must be shown by the applicant to
have such soil conditions as would allow for the development
of such facilities, and that the applicant's soil condition
evidence is to be reviewed by the City Engineer.
That the applicant prepare cul-de-sac plans for the roadway
portion in the vicinity of lot 20, block 3 and lot 24,
block 1. Said plans are to be reviewed and approved by the
city eng inee r.
Paved street surfaces are to be 36 feet wide and paved
cul-de-sacs are to be 32 feet in diameter.
That the Park and Recreation Commission review alternative I
trail locations between pleasant View Road and the con-
servation easement and is to submit a recommendation to
the City Council.
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Motion approved. Ayes - All.
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BURDICK OFFICE BUILDING, APPROVAL BUILDING MORATORIUM VARIANCE AND SITE
PLAN: Jim Burdick was present to discuss this item. Mr. Burdick is
proposing to construct an 8,000 square foot office building at the
southeast cOrner of Monterey Drive and West 78th Street. Since the proposed
building lies within the tax increment district and the building moratorium
area, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Planning Commission
have reviewed this proposal and find that the building is in accordance
with overall redevelopment activities. Additionally, the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the specific site plan.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Geving to approve the site plan and variance to the building moratorium
ordinance for the Burdick Office Building Proposal, subject to the
Planning Reports of April 4 and February 26, 1980, with the change to
eliminate 2 compact car stalls instead of 5; and as per the site plan
dated February 11, 1980. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
REVIEW COMMUNITY FACILITY BUILDING PLANS - CITY HALL/LIBRARY AND PUBLIC
WORKS FACILITY: A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded
by Councilman Swenson that due to the lateness of the hour that this
item be tabled to a special City Council meeting on April 12, 1980,
8:30 a.m. at the American Legion Club to review the proposed building
plans. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
1980 DISEASED TREE PROGRAM: The City Council generally discussed options
ranging from little or no diseased removal to little or no reforestation.
The primary problem is that State funding is totally inadequate to
insure that an effective control program can be established.
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A motion was made by Councilman Pearson ~nd seconded by Councilman Geving
to table this item to the April 14, 1980, City Council meeting.
Motion approved. Ayes - All.
CHRISTMAS ACRES PLAT, APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT: A motion was made
by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Geving to approve
the final plat, development contract and covenants amending the
development contract to delete the necessity of a letter of credit and
substitute such with a performance bond. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
The remaining items of this agenda were tabled to April 14, 1980.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Swenson that the meeting be adjourned. Motion approved. Ayes - All.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
Don Ashworth, City Manager
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