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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1980
Mayor Hobbs callErl the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members
present: Councilmen Pears0:t,:l,!Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs askErl if any mEmber wishErl to discuss any items on the
consent agenda. ItEm a. - Lyman Lumber Development Contract and ItEm e. - Fire
Marshal Appoinbnent were rEITOvErl from the consent agenda. As no additional corrments
were receivErl, Councilman Pearson TIDvErl to approve the follCM7ing items pursuant to
the City Manager's reconmendations.
b. Resolution REqUesting Technical Assistance, State of Minnesota, Highway 212
Corridor. RE30LUI'ION #80-23.
c. Conmunity Development Block Grant Funds, Autoorize Joint Powers AgreEment,
Hennepin County.
d. Chanhassen Lakes Business Park, MJdify Trunk Water Aligrrnent.
f. Authorize Preparation of a Joint Powers AgreEment, Animal Control Services.
M::>tion secorrlErl by Councilman Geving. The follCM7ing votErl in favor: Mayor HObbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, an::l Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carriErl.
LYMAN LUMBER DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT: Councilman Neveaux movErl to table action to
August 18, 1980. M::>tion secorrled by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes.
M::>tion carried.
FIRE MARSHAL APPOINTMENT: Councilman Gevin:] TIDved to appoint Jim McMahon as City Fire
Marshal to replace Mark Littfin. Motion secondErl by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, am
Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Amen::l the secoril TIDtion under CONDITIONAL USE PER&ITT, IDI'US LAKE ESTATES
BEAΠroT AND ENTRANCE SIGN VARIANCE in the July 21, 1980, Council minutes as follows:
Councilman Swenson TIDvErl to grant a variance for the installation of an entrance sign
in the public right-of-way as per plans presented July 21, 1980. Motion seconded by
Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, geving, am Swenson. No negative votes. M:>tion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the July 21, 1980, Council minutes as amended.
M:>tion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. M:>tion carried.
Councilman Geving TIDvErl to note the July 10, 1980, HRA minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The follCM7ing voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. M:>tion carried.
Councilman Pearson TIDved to note the July 15, 1980, Park and Recreation conmission
minutes. M:>tion seconded by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. M:>tion
carried.
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #78-1: Councilman Pearson movErl to autoorize payment
to Ideal Enterprises for Lots 12 am 21 Drainage ImprovEment proj ect 78-1. M:>tion
secomed by Councilman Geving. The followin:] voted in favor: Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. Mayor Hobbs abstained. Motion carried.
KERBER BLVD. (MSAS 101): Councilman Geving moved to authorize payment to Northwest
Asphalt for the asphalt on the southerly portion of Kerber Blvd. Motion seconded by
Councilman Neveaux. The follCM7in:] voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, am Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
August 4, 1980, Council Meeting
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: The Council will hold a special meetin:] August 11,
1980, to review proposed assessments with the City Engineer.
BALTIC CORPORATION NON-CONFORMING USE PERMIT: At the Council's re:Juest, Lon
Hal te was present to reviEW itEms not completed as setforth in the non-conforming
use permit. No action was taken. The City Attorney will proceed with court
action against Baltic Corporation and Transamerican Insurance Company.
lAKE IDCY WATERMAIN PROJECT: The City Manager discussed his report of July 21,
1980. The Planning Corrmission reconmended that the Council not construct the
Lake lucy Road watermain but instead drill another well at we1lfie1d #3. Primary
concern by the Planning Corrrrnission was the canparison of $125,000 for a ne.v well
versus $330,000 for the Lake Lucy Road watermain construction. Council mEmbers
discussed a connection fran the ne.v well in Chanhassen Lakes Business Park along
State Highway 5 west to Galpin Blvd. am north on Galpin Blvd. to the existin:r
well.
Councilman Neveaux moved to table action until the City Manager defines the costs
of running a line along Highway 5 to Galpin Blvd. and ways to fund the project.
Motion secomed by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:r, and Swenson. No nega ti ve votes.
M:>tion carried.
NORTH AREA ASSESSMENT - HCWARD VERlD: Mr. Verla was present re:JUesting an
explanation of his assessment. The City Attorney will meet with Mr. Verlo to
explain the assessment.
PUBLIC NUISANCE, 6689 NEZ PERCE DRIVE: A signed petition was received from the
residents of the 6600 block of Nez Perce Drive in Carver Beach requesting
assistance in restoring the neighborhood to the quiet and safe place it was.
Captain Al Wallin, Sheriff's Office, am several neighbors were present. No
action was taken.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PETITION, wrus TRAIL: A signed petition has been received
requesting the paving of Lotus Tr'ail. Several residents were present. CounciJman
Pearson moved to authorize a feasibility study for the pavim of Lotus Tr'ail
and refer the question as to how to resolve the apparent conflict between the
Carver Beach Plan and actual property usage patters to the Park am Recreation
Conmission am Planning Corrrrnission for their consideration. Motion secomed by
Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. :Motion carried.
PARK ONE DEVEWPMENT PROPOSAL: Julius Smith, Jerry Korsunsky, and Daryl Fortier
were present. The Planning Cœmission has reccmmended that the council approve
a generalized sketch plan reflecting that the northerly portion of Park One be
developed as a planned industrial area.
Councilman Pearson moved to authorize staff to solicit proposals to prepare a
feasibility study and prepare a tax incrEment financin:] plan. An escrCM7 account
will be established to cover all possible cxmtingencies involved in the preparation
of reports and staff time. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The follCM7ing
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:], am Swenson.
No negative votes. M:>tion carried.
Mayor Hobbs moved that assuming the project is feasible, in order to proceed
under either a public improvEment project or an econanic developnent district
the City Council is of a mind that the project would have to be guaranteed.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The followin:] voted in favor: Mayor
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Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
SIGN LIGHTING REQUEST - NEW' HORIZON HCMES: New Horizon Hanes is seeking approval to
light their existing off-prEmise advertising sign located on Highway 5. The Sign
Corrmittee and staff reccmmend denial of the request.
Councilman Geving moved to deny the request. Motion secoriled by Councilman Swenson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
SITE PIAN REVIEW", OFFICEjWAREHOUSE/MANUFACTURING FACILITY, CHANHASSEN IAKES BUSINESS
PARK: Energy Controls, Inc., President Lloyd Miller is proposing to construct a
10,000 square foot building on Lot 6, Block 5, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park.
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the site plan as presented with the reconmendations
of the Land Use Cooordinator dated July 21, 1980, except #2 be revised to state that
the trash dumpster be screened fran view. Approval is further conditioned upon the
city Manager's ccmments of July 21, 1980, and City Engineer's letter of July 31, 1980.
:Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: .Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
HOIASEK DISEASED TREE UTILIZATION PROPOSAL, CONDITIONAL USE PROPOSAL, 8610 GALPIN BLVD.
Earl Holasek was present seeking approval of a conditional use permit to operate
a tree chipper on his property at 8610 Galpin Blvd. These wood chips would be used
for heating his greenOOuses. Carver County would lease the chipper to Mr. Holasek
and he would provide a free tree disposal site for trees felled wi thin Carver County.
Paul Waldron, Carver County Zoning Office, and many residents of the area were present.
The LaM. Use Coordinator revie.ved his report of July 23, 1980. Neighbors are
concerned about noise, air pollution and traffic.
Councilman Geving moved to disapprove the ordinance amendment for the Holasek diseased
tree utilization site as a conditional use in an R-lA District. Motion seconded by
Councilman Swenson. The follCM7in:j voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Geving
and Swenson. Councilmen Neveaux and Pearson voted no. Motion carried.
AMEND "NO PARKING ORDINANCE": Councilman Pearson moved to table action. Motion
secomed by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilmen Pearson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Swenson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:j, and
Swenson. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned.
Don Ashworth
Ci ty Manager