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SPECIAL CHANHASSEN CITY CamcIL MEEI'ING SEPTEMBER 15, 1980
Mayor Hobbs called the meetin:J to order at 7:30 p.m. with the followiD] members present:
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, GeviD], and Swenson. The meetiD] was opened with the pledge
to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Coun::::ilman Swenson moved to approve the ageroa as presented with
the addition of Street Name for ne.v City Hall. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:J, am
SWenson. NJ neg-ative votes. Motion carried.
1980 DISEASED TREE PROGRAM - CERTIFICATION OF DELIN;:)UENT ACCOUNTS - PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Hobbs called the heáringtå E)rder. -rJ:\b one was presént~ Council members discussed
charging 10% interest on bills over six months in arrears plus a 15% certification
charge.
Councilman Geving moved to close the public hearing. Motion secorrled by Coun::::ilman
Pearson. The followiIB voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:J,
am Swenson. NJ negative votes. HeariIB closed at 7: 55 p.m.
RESOillTION #80-33: Councilman Gevin:J moved the adoption of a resolution authoriziIB
the certification for 1980 collectible 1981 delinquent diseased tree billiIBS to include
a 15% certification charge am an additional 10% on bills over six months in arrears
or not less than $20.00. Resolution secorrled by Councilman Pearson. The followin:J
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, GeviIB, and Swenson. J:\b
negative votes. Motion carried.
1980 UTILITY BILLINGS - CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS - PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor
Hobbs called the heariIB to order. No one was present. The Ci tyManager recommended
a 15% certification charge.
Councilman Neveaux moved to close the public hearin:J. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The followin:J voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Gevin:J, am Swenson. J:\b negative votes. HeariIB closed at 8:05 p.m.
RESOllJTION #80-34: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution certifyiIB
the delinquent SE.Wer and water utility bills to the County Auditor for collection in
1981 includin:J a 15% certification charge or $20.00. Resolution seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The followin:J voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Gevin:J, and Swenson. NJ negative votes. Motion carried.
FRONTIER TRAIL FOæfl\lAIN: Councilman Pearson questioned what is the reason for the
forcanain along Frontier Trail that runs parallel with a graVii ty line. Council members
r6:JUestErl a report fran the City Engineer.
OID ST. HUBERT'S CHURCH, SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT, FAMILY OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH:
MEmbers of the Family of Christ liltheran Church have expressErl a desire to enter into
a long term lease of old St. Hubert'sChurchfran the City. Members of St. Hubert's
Par ish noted they will be needin:J additional space in the near future am may want
the lam. It was notErl that if the BRA plan was approved it may be possible to consider
sane form of land swap with St. Hubert's. Council members directed the City Manager
to neg-otiate a sub-lease with the Iiltheran Church. Council members notErl they would
like a clause in the sub-lease allowin:J reasonable use of the building ty other groups.
IAIΠS'IUDY Cc::Mrv1ITI'EE RECCM1ENDATIONS:
RECREATIONAL OUTIDTS: Wally Coudron and Jim Thanpson, Lake Study Camni ttee mEmbers,
were present. The Lake Study Cæmittee presented a set of policies that would be used
when corrli tional use permits are draftErl for homrowner' s association beach lots.
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Council Members questionErl the prohibition of docks and swimmin:Jplatforms am felt
both should reasonably be allowed.
The committee is further studying the reduètiLon of horsefOWer, hour usage, am
other structures in the lake, i.e. Slalan courses am ski jumps.
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SURFACE WATER USAGE: The Lake Study Corrmittee has drafted a proposed ordinance
governing the surface water usage of Chanhassen's lakes. The Plannin:J Ccmnission
conjunction with the Lake Study Corrrrnittee will hold a public heariD] on this
proposed ordinance.
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INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND CRITERIA: Council mEmbers generally reviewed existin:J
cri teria for irrlustrial revenue rom sales and determined that no chan:Jes should
occur at the present time.
HANUS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Councilman Neveaux askErl arout the status of the
revie.v of the Hanus Comitional Use Permit. The City Attorney's office will inspect
the property am prepare a report to the Council.
HOLIDAY STATION CORNER: CounciJman Neveaux expressed concern atout the lack of
maintenance and landscapin:J of the city arrl state property next to the Holiday
Stationstore. The Lam Use Coordinator is gettin:J costs to redue the city sign.
The City Forester will prepare a landscape plan for the area.
NATURAL GREEN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: This itan will be on the first meetin:J in
Cctober for council consideration to terminate or extend the comitional use permit.
FRONTIER MEATS SIGN: Mayor Hobbs noted that Frontier Meats has installed a sign I
alon:J West 78th Street am Monterey Drive. Staff will send than a letter to
rEmOve the sign.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council member wishErl to discuss any items
on the consent agenda. There being no further cæments, Councilman Pearson moved
to approve the consent agema as recommendErl by the City Manager.
a. 1980 Budget Adjustments.
b. 1980 Election Judges/Counters Salary $4.00 per hour.
Motion seconded by CounciJman Neveaux. 'The follCMing voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:J, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
STREET NAME, CITY HALL: Staff will prepare a list of possible street names for
council consideration.
A motion was rrade by Councilman Swenson am secomed by CounciJman GeviIB to adjourn.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:J,
and Swenson. No neg-ative votes. Meeting adjourned at 11: 00 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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