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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1980
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. Councilman
Swenson was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda as
presented with the addition of discussion on Instant Web. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
DISEASED TREE REMOVAL BIDS: Bids were received from Shorewood Tree
Service in the amount of $25,670.00 and Lutz Tree Service in the amount
of $23,600.00.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the diseased tree removal bid for
unit prices as shown in Section I and Section II for a total estimated
cost of $23,600.00 from Lutz Tree Service. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BOULEVARD TREES: The assessment of diseased boulevard trees to abutting
property owners was discussed. It was generally agreed to assess abutting
property owners.,for removal of diseased boulevard trees. The property
owner has the option that a tree be replaced by the city at the city's
discretion depending what is available at the City Tree Farm.
Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of an assessment policy for
boulevard trees and the replacement on that property according to the
Manager's comments, section 1, page 2 City Tree Inspector letter of
April 24, 1980, provided that existing stock from the City Tree Farm
is used for this replacement planting. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor HObbs, Councilmen Neveaux,
Pearson, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
DISEASED TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: The City is required to have a
committee to review diseased tree policy. The city Manager recommended
that the City Forester work with the Park and Recreation Commission
to see if they would care to take this program. Council members agreed
with the Manager's recommendation.
MINUTES: Amend the April 7, 1980, Council minutes under REZONING AND
SUBDIVISION REQUEST, RICE LAKE MANOR, HANSEN, KLINGELHUTZ, AND McMULLEN
PROPERTIES by adding the following sentence to the fourth paragraph:
The above comments do not foreclose the possibility of Rice Lake Manor
being assessed.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the April 7, 1980, Council minutes as
amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
favor: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. Mayor Hobbs abstained.
Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the April 14, 1980, Special Assessment
Review Council Meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and
Neveaux. Councilman Geving abstained. Motion carried.
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Councilman Geving asked that the petition for improvements to
Bluff Creek Drive be attached to the April 21, 1980, Council minutes.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the April 21, 1980, Council I
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the April 28, 1980, North Service
Area minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the March 26, 1980, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the April 1, 1980, Park and Recreation
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the April 15, 1980, Park and Recreation
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the January 31, 1980, March 20, I
1980, and April 24, 1980, Lake Study Committee minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the April 30, 1980, Sign Committee
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
SEWER AND WATER ASSESSMENT, JAMES INFANGER, 6890 MANDAN: James
Infanger and Dennis Otteson were present seeking relief of a sewer
and water assessment placed on Lots 2319-2321 and 2327-2331, Carver
Beach. Council members felt the assessment is valid.
OAKMONT REZONING: The Planning commission has asked that the Council
initiate a review of the present P-2 zoning and consider rezoning
to R-1A.
Councilman Neveaux moved to direct the Planning Commission to hold a
public hearing and consider the rezoning of the Oakmont PUD to its
original category of R-IA. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
KLINGELHUTZ/CRAVENS SIGN VARIANCE: Al Klingelhutz was present seeking
a variance to Ordinance 36 for placement of a "For Sale" sign on the
old Schmieg property located south of the intersection of Highway 5
and County Road 17. The temporary sign will be 4' x 4'. The Sign
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Committee recommended approval.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the variance to Ordinance 36
to install a 4' x 4' temporary ,for sale sign. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson and Geving. Councilman Neveaux voted no. Motion
carried.
BARN REMOVAL, LAKE ANN PARK: Tom Schoenecker and Mike Lynch, Park and
Recreation Commission members, Fran Callahan and Dale Gregory were
present. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended removal of
the existing barn and the installation of a 12 foot pole barn. The
existing barn needs a new roof, repairs to the foundation, paint,
electricity, floor, repairs to doors and windows, etc. at an extimated
cost of $21,000.00. Council members discussed moving one of the
existing pole barns on State Highway 41 to the park. The City Manager
explained that at least one of the existing barns will be utilized
even with the construction of a new public works building. Council members
requested that someone inspect the pole barns to see if one could be
moved. Salvage of the barn boards was discussed. Council members
generally agreed the existing barn should be destroyed.
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS, DAKOTA AVENUE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, AND
INSTALLATION OF A STEEL CASING PIÞE AND AN-18 INCH DUCTILE IRON TRUNK
WATERMAIN UNDER NEW COUNTY ROAD 17: JimOrr discussed the proposed
amendments. Councilman Pearson moved to authorize Amendment #1 for
Project 78-5 in the amount of $7,558.50 and Amendment #1 for Project 78-3
in the amount of $7,865.40 as outlined in Contract Amendment #1 dated
April 28, 1980. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
REVIEW 1979 AUDIT REPORT, M. J. LONG COMPANY: Joe Froehling and Don
Egnell were present to discuss the audit report and answer questions.
LAKE STUDY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Councilman Geving moved to appoint
Ellen Chilvers and Court MacFarlane to the Lake Study Committee. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES DROP BOX: Councilman Neveaux moved to adopt the
recommendation of the Land Use Coordinator in his memorandum of April 30,
1980, in regard to the location of the Goodwill Drop Box and authorize
the Land Use Coordinator to administratively set up guidelines to
assure that potential problems be minimized. Motion seconded by
Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Neveaux, Pearson, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
SEWER AND WATER TRUNK UNITS:CHARGES: The Council generally reviewed
the rationale originally established in creating sewer and water connection
charges. Staff is to prepare a resolution consolidating various charges
and methodology under one document.
REGIONAL PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Council members suggested two persons,
Dave Prillaman and Tom Merz, to serve on this committee, for Park and
Recreation Commission consideration. The Commission may want øne of
its members to be on this committee.
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NORTH AREA ASSESSMENT REVIEW MEETING: Council members set May 12, 1980,
at the Minnetonka West Junior High for the meeting. Council members
directed the City Manager to prepare a list of guidelines for this
meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if
discuss items on the consent agenda.
received, Councilman Neveaux moved to
as recommended by the City Manager.
a. Energy Audit, Contract.
b. Highway 169/212 Construction Plans
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor HObbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
any council member wished to
As no additional comments were
approve the consent agenda
Councilman Geving moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
at 11:30 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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