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:REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUN:::::IL MEEI'I~ OCTOBER 6, 1980
Mayor Hobbs called the meetin::] to order at 7 :30 p.m. with the followin::] mEmbers present:
CounciJmen Pearson, Gevin::], Neveaux, and SWenson. The meetinj was openErl with the pledge
to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CounciJman Geving moved to approve the agerrla as presentErl with
the following additions: Resolution in support of concerned citizens along State
Highway 7 between State Highway 41 am County Road 15, traffic and speErl in Sunrise Hills,
railroad crossing at C.S.A.H. 16. Motion secoroErl by CounciJman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, CounciJmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevinj, am Swenson. N:>
negative votes. Motion carriEd.
MINUTES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the Septanber 8, 1980, Council minutes.
Motion secondErl by CounciJman Gevin::]. The followin::] voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,and Geving. CounciJman Swenson abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Swenson movErl to approve the Septanber 15, 1980, Council minutes. Motion
secorrlErl by Councilman Pearson. The follCMing votErl in favor: Mayor Hobbs, CounciJmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, an:l Swenson. N:> negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the Septanber 22, 1980, Council minutes. Motion
secom.ed by Councilman Gevin::]. The following voted in favor: Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, am. SWenson. Mayor Hobbs abstainErl. Motion carriErl.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the August 13, 1980, Planning Corrmission minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The follONinj voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CounciJman Neveaux moved to note the August 12, 1980, Park and Recreation Cormnission
minutes. Motion secondErl by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and SWenson. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
1980 POLICE REFERENDUM, SET REFERENDUM WORDAGE AND PER CAPITA AMOUNT:
RESOLUTION #80-40: CounciJman Neveaux moved the adoption of the followinj resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota as follows:
1. It is hereby determined to subnit to the voters of this City the followin::] questions
at the November 4, 1980, General Election:
Question No.1 Shall the city of Chanhassen be authorized to exceed its overall levy
limitation as authorized by Minnesota StabJ.tes #275.58, by an amount not to exceed
$14.00 per capita for the real estate taxes payable in 1982 an:l in all subse:¡uent years?
The purpose of this tax levy shall be to finance the cost of establishiIB and
operating a City of Chanhassen Police Department includin::] the costs of e:¡uiµnent and
personne.
Question No.2 IN THE EVENT A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES CAST ON QUESTION 00. 1 IS NEGATIVE:
Shall the City of Chanhassen by authorized to exceed its overall levy limitation, as
authorized by Minnesota Statutes #275.58, by an amount not to exceed $14.00 per capita
for the real estate taxes payable in 1982 and in all subsequent years? The purpose of
this tax levy shall be to finance the increased cost of purchasinj the current level of
police services on a contract basis fran carver County.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. N:> negative votes. Motion carried.
CITY HALL/LIBRARY ROAD NAME: CounciJroan Pearson moved to name the nECW street in front
of the City Hall/Library canplex Coulter Drive. Motion seconcled by Councilman Neveaux.
The follCMing voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, CounciJroen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
SWenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Council Meeting October 6, 1980
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REVIEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SCHEDULE: Mayor Hobbs discussed the necessity for staff,
Plannin::J Commission, and Council to work together to canplete the Comprehensive
Plan in the time allowed.
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SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACCESS ACROSS STATE LAND - LOTUS lAKE: Mayor Hobbs
discussEd the proposEd eaSEment across DNR land on wtus Lake.
TRAFFIC PROBLEMS:
CON2ERNED CITI ZENS AIDl\G STATE HIGHWAY 7 BEIWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 41 AND COUNTY ROAD 15:
CounciJman Neveaux presentEd petitions signEd by persons in the area rEqUesting
safety measures be taken along Highway 7.
RESOlUTION #80-45: Councilman Swenson moved the adoption of a resolution in support
of the citizens request that the traffic pattern due to the health, welfare and
safety of the citizens involved be investigated by whatever responsible parties.
Copies of the resolution and petitions be sent to our designated state officials.
Resolution seconded by CounciJman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and SWenson. N:> negative votes.
Motion carried.
BLUFF CREEK DRIVE FEASIBILITY STUDY: Several residents of the Bluff Creek area
were present. Jim Orr briefly presentEd the concept of the proposed proj ect. Concerns
previously expressed by the residents are erosion, washboardiYB of the road, and
traffic. The grade and site distance at the railroad crossil"B are also of concern.
RESOIDTION #80-46: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a resolution to hold
a public heariYB on November 10, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chanhassen ElEmentary
School to consider the feasibility study for Bluff Creek Drive improvEments. I
Resolution seconded by CounciJman Neveaux. The followin::J voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
SHOOTING BAN, BLUFF CREEK AREA: A petition has been received signed by residents
in the area requesting a shooting ban be established.
Councilman Swenson moved to hold a public hearing on considering a no huntin::J ban
in the city for November 10, 1980, at 9:30 p.m. In the meantime revokiYB all
hunting permits in the area outlined in staff's report of October 6, 1980, designated
as the Bluff Creek area. Motion secorded by CounciJman Geving. The followiIB voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, GeviYB, and Swenson. No
negative votes. Motion carriEd.
STATUS REPORT JEFF DYPwrCK/DAVID NICKOIAY BUIWING PERMIT REQUESTS: Mr. Dypwick,
his attorney, and Mr. Nickolay were present seeking building permits to construct
homes off Great Plains Blvd. in the unsewered area of the City. Mr. Dypwick's
attorney voiced his frustration at the way, he feels, this issue has been handled.
The City Manager reviewed the necessary steps to be taken by ordinance to secure
a building permit in the unsewered areas of the City. After reviewing procedures
to date the Council noted that no action was scheduled for this meeting and that
this item would be reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 15 and would be
scheduled, again for Council action on October 20, 1980.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING VARIANCE REQUEST, ENERGY CONTROLS, INC:
Representatives of Energy Controls, Inc. were present requesting the Council
consider the approval of $300,000 of industrial revenue financing for the
acquisition of land (Lot 6, Block 5, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park) and the
construction of a 10,000 square foot building.
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Council Meeting October 6, 1980
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Councilman Neveaux moved to grant a variance to the resolution with respect to Energy
Controls, Inc. reducing the minimum to $350,000 because of the fact that it will be on
a private placement basis and that it is an energy conservation area and within our
industrial park. A public hearing will be held November 3, 1980, at 7:30 p.m.
The City Attorney be allowed to more with the most recent State Law revisions with
deliberate haste. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
1981 BUDGET: Councilman Neveaux moved to table action to Monday, October 13, 1980.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
TRAFFIC PROBLEMS:
SUNRISE HILLS: Councilman Pearson discussed the speeding problem through the Sunrise
Hills neighborhood. It was decided to have the police department set up radar in the
area.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council member wished to discuss any item
on the consent. As no comments were received, Councilman Pearson moved to approve the
consent agenda as recommended by the City Manager:
a. Metropolitan Lift Station Site, Chanhassen Estates. Deed to Waste Control
Commission.
b. Lotus Lake Estates, Acceptance of Public Improvements.
c. Lake Susan South Preliminary Development Plan. Set hearing date October 27, 1980.
d. Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Well #4, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park.
e. Set Hearing Date for October 27 for North Service Area Sewer and Water Project,
Consider Errors and Omissions/Delete Simonson Assessment.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveuax, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Swenson
following voted in
No negative votes.
moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager