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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1980
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. The meeting was opened with the pledge
to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Swenson moved to approve the agenda with the following
additions: Chaparral Lighting, Girl Scouts, City Engineer/Public Works Director Position,
and Authorization to Advertise for Bids Colonial Grove Second Addition. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING, NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
ENERGY CONTROLS, INC.
Mayor Hobbs called the hearing to order with Jim Bain, Nr. "Miller, and David Kluenderpresen1
The City Attorney reviewed the application from Energy Controls, Inc. for industrial
revenue financing in the amount of $350,000 for the construction of a 10,000 square
foot building in Chanhassen Lakes Business Park for the manufacturer of energy related
products in connection with the heating and air conditioning business. This debt
obligation will be privately placed with one or more institutional lenders.
Councilman Neveaux moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
ENERGY CONTROLS, INC. PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION #80-4]~ Councilman Pearson moved the
adoption of a resolution geving preliminary approval to a project under the Municipal
Industrial Development Act; referring the proposal to the Commissioner of Securities
for approval; and authorizing preparation of necessary documents. Resolution seconded
by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Council members questioned Resolution 80-45 and would like a follow up at the
meeting.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the October 6, 1980, Council minutes. Motion seconded
by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the September 17, 1980, Planning Commission minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Swenson moved to note the September 24, 1980, Planning Commission minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the October I, 1980, Planning Commission minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
REVIEW PREVIOUS WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE AND SET 1981 UTILITY RATES:
As a result of the meeting between the Council and MWCC representatives, the 1981
billing for the city was reduced by $16,380. This revised billing of $198,733 still
represents an increase of 34%. The City Manager recommended a 9.7% rate increase to
make up the deficit created by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Council
members requested that any correspondence initiated or changes made to the rate structure
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and correspondence indicating this be sent to Senator Schmitz and Representative
McDonald. Councilman Geving asked for a review of the expenditures against the
Utilitj Budget.
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Councilman Pearson moved to increase the sewer and water utility charges by 9.7%
effective January 1, 1981. Motion seconded by Mayor Hobbs. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
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ED DUNN - CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS: Mr. Dunn was present
asking for time on a future agenda for consideration of the Lake Susan West Preliminary
Development Plan. Council members tentatively set December 8, 1980.
EXTEND "NO PARKING" SIGNS, GREENWOOD SHORES ASSOCIATION PETITION: A letter was
received from the Greenwood Shores Association requesting the extension of "no parking"
signs along Utica Lane and Tecumseh Lane to discourage problems in the park.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended the Council install the "no parking"
signs as requested. Carol Watson and Don Chmiel were present.
RESOLUI'rON 80-47A:
Councilman Neveaux moved to install the "no parking" signs as outlined in the Park
and Recreation Commission minutes of July 15, 1980. The Council requests a sign be
installed in the park showing the park rules. The Park and Recreation Commission be
directed to survey the residents of Greenwood Shores to gain input into what they
want in the development of the park and further direct the Park and Recreation
Commission to work with the Greenwood Shores Association in the development of a
park plan for the Greenwood Shores Park. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CHANGE ORDER, PUBLIC WORKS/CITY HALL/LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Jack Boarman
and Svend Anderson were present to explain the proposed change orders.
Councilman Neveaux moved to accept the change orders as presented under the City
Manager's memorandum of November 3, 1980. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
REVIEW SUBDIVISION AND/OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DELETION REQUEST, 6450 PLEASANT VIEW
CIRCLE, THOMAS MURPHY: The issue before the Council is whether Mr. Murphy will be
allowed to subdivide his property because of additional assessments placed against
it or whether the assessments should be reviewed. The property is currently
landlocked.
Councilman Neveaux moved that four trunk sewer and four trunk water assessments be
deleted and that Mr. Murphy work with staff to work out the rebate for overpayment
of the additional assessments. The final result will appear on a future consent
agenda. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
REZONING REQUEST (FROM R-1A TO INDUSTRIAL) GALPIN BLVD., MERLE VOLK: Mr. Vo1k
has requested that this item be removed from the agenda.
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Councilman
Pearson moved to hold a public hearing on November 24, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Chanhassen Elementary School on the downtown redevelopment project. A special
meeting will be held November 10, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chanhassen Elementary
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School. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes.
carried. RESOLUTION 80-48.
Mayor
Motion
ASSESSMENT DEFERMENT REQUEST, BROSE PROPERTY, NORTH LAKE SUSAN WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
The John P. Brose estate is seeking an agricultural deferment for a water assessment
from the North Lake Susan Public Improvement Project. The amount of the assessment is
$6,086.56. Harold Brose was present representing the John P. Brose estate.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the deferment as requested on the John P. Brose
property, North Lake Susan Water Improvement Project, as recommended by the City
Manager in his November 3, 1980, memorandum for a period of five years unless the
property is sold or developed at which time the assessment will become fully due and
payable including interest. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Mm~ICIPAL WELL BUILDING, CHM~HASSEN LAKES BUSINESS PARK: Bids are to be received for the
new well on November 17. Jim Orr reviewed the design for the well house.
COMMENDATION TO GIRL SCOUTS AND LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: Councilman Swenson moved to
direct the City Hanager to prepare letters of commendation and/or appreciation to the,_
Girl Scouts for their babysitting service on Election Day and to the League of Women
Voters for their participation. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
CHAPARRAL LIGHTING: Councilman Swenson noted that she has received complaints about
the extensive lighting in the Chaparral Development. Council members directed staff
to review the development contract to insure compliance.
CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Councilman Geving asked for an update on when
this position would be filled. The City Manager noted that the advertisements have
been placed for the position.
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, COLONIAL GROVE SECOND ADDITION: Councilman Pearson
moved to authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 80-48A.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council member wished to discuss any item on
the consent agenda. The following items will be discussed separately:
b. Reschedule Hunting Ban, South of Highway 5 to January 19.
c. Accept "Old Treatment Plant Site" as City Property in Lieu of Assessment
Against Metropolitan Waste Control Commission.
d. Ordinance Amendment, Ordinance 33B, Adopt Enabling Legislation Regarding
Conveyance of Lands.
As no additional comments were received, Councilman Geving moved to approve the following
consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
a. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Approve Model Ordinance. Resolution 80-49.
e. Easement Vacation Request, Lot 9, Block 2, Lotus Lake Estates First Addition,
Order Public Hearing for December 1, 1980.
f. Lake Susan West Planned Residential Development. Set Special Meeting December 8.
g. Comprehensive Plan, Sewer & Water Elements, Authorize Contract, Schoell & Madson.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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NO HUNTING BAN - SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 5: Councilman Neveaux moved to schedule a public
hearing for December 15, 1980, to consider a no hunting ban south of Highway 5.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, I
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
ACCEPT OLD TREATMENT PLANT SITE IN LIEU OF ASSESSMENT AGAINST METROPOLITAN WASTE
CONTROL COMMISSION: Councilman Geving moved to accept the old sewer treatment plant
property north of Chanhassen Estates and direct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary paper work conveying the old sewer treatment property to the City and
to include the sewer lift station property from the City to the MWCC. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 33B AMENDMENT: Councilman Swenson moved to place the ordinance amendment
on first reading with the understanding that the Planning Commission will be in
attendance when this is a Council agenda item. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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