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SPECIAL CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCLL ~EETING JANUARY 22, l~7~
OATH OF OFFICE: The City Manager administered the oath of office to
the newly elected Mayor Walter Hobbs.
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the agenda
as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - TRUCK CHASSIS: Four bids were received for a 27,500
pound 1979 truck chassis. Waconia Ford was low bidder but does not
meet specifications. Staff recommended the purchase of a truck from
Malkerson Motors in the amount of $11,832.27.
Councilman Geving moved to accept the bid from Malkerson Motors in
the amount of $11,832.27 for a 27,500 pound 1979 truck chassis. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the January 8, 1979,
Council minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following
voted in favor: Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving.
Mayor Hobbs abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the December 19, 1978, HRA minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the December 18, 1978, HRA minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
BILLS: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the accounts payable dated
January 15, 1979, as presented; checks #010298-010395 for a total of
$1,041,465.38, checks #007090-007163 for a total of $947,335.83 and
checks #10423-10434 for a total of $2,010.46. The Council noted the
duplication of checks #10391-10395. Motion seconded by Councilman
Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED VACATION OF ARBORETUM DRIVE
Mayor Hobbs called the hearing to order at 8:00 p.m. with the following
interested persons present:
Marilynn Boorsma, 185 Arboretum Blvd.
David Boorsma, 185 Arboretum Blvd.
Ed Worm, 3430 Arboretum Blvd.
Last August the University of Minnesota requested that the city vacate
Arboretum Drive so that they can close off the road to nighttime
traffic and collect admission fees at one point.
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Mr. Worm objected to the vacation because he uses the street to get
to his property instead of making a left turn off of Highway 5.
The Boorsmats objected to the vacation as they own property along
Arboretum Drive in victoria.
Councilman Matthews moved to close the public hearing. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Hearing closed at 8:25 p.m.
PROPOSED VACATION OF ARBORETUM DRIVE: Councilman Geving moved to
deny the proposed vacation of Arboretum Drive. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
The Council felt that there was no one present from the University,
there was only one letter submitted, no plan, nothing to show the
people present. In the event that the University wants to come forth
with that kind of information the Council will entertain another
public hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENTS: Councilman Neveaux moved to
accept the recommendation of the Planning commission to appoint Mal
MacAlpine and Walter Thompson to an additional term on the Planning
Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
HRA RESIGNATION: Tom Klingelhutz has submitted his resignation
from the HRA. This vacancy will be advertised. No action was taken.
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, TREES AND SHRUBS: The City Council reviewed
the correspondence regarding potential tree damage along the frontage
road south of Highway 5. The Engineer noted that the construction
specifications included in the Council Member's packets are presently
being used in all projects. The Council asked that the Tree Inspector
be consulted as much as possible regarding any tree damage/tree
protection questions.
ABANDONMENT OF RAIL SERVICE: The City Manager was instructed to
send a letter to the Department of Transportation expressing the
City's concern, as a governmental body, that while the City does not
utilize rail service as an entity, that they look very carefully
before abandoning any type of public service such as rail. The City
is trying to promote a business industrial park area. The abandonment
of this rail service may hamper their ability to receive raw products.
HOMBRE'S BAR: The City Manager will have a report on the next
Council agenda.
WATER STUDY: The Engineer will present a report at the February
5 Council meeting.
INTERVIEW CANDIDATES, CITY COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT FOR METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: The Council interviewed Gayle
Kincannon and Ed Hjermstad. Both are seeking endorsement for
Metropolitan Transit Commission Representative.
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Councilman Matthews moved to endorse Gayle Kincannon as Metropolitan
Transit Commission represeritative from Precinct H. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson and Matthews. Councilmen Neveaux and Geving voted
no. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION REQUEST - RICHARD ERSBO: Mr. Ersbo was present seeking
approval to subdivide his property at 1275 Lake Lucy Road into four
residential lots. Sanitary sewer is extended to the northeastern corner
of the property. The nearest water service is approximately 400 feet
east. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of the subdivision and rezon~ng to R-l. The Assistant City
Manager/Planner recommended approval conditioned that the applicant
make all public improvements including a looped water system, and also
petition for extension of municipal water to serve the property.
Councilman Matthews moved to accept the Assistant City Manager/Planner's
recommendation, reference Planning Case p-584. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
NATURAL GREEN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: David Luce was present seeking
approval of a conditional use permit for his business at 1660 Arboretum
Blvd. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of the conditional use permit.
Councilman Pearson moved to table action and direct the City.Manager,
along with Bruce pankonin, Jerry Schlenk, and Bob Waibel, prepare
a narrative on the past history of this proposal. Motion seconded by
Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
SIDE YARD VARIANCE - GREGORY HOOPS: Mr. Hoops is requesting a 7'10"
side yard variance to construct an attached garage to his home at
7604 Great Plains Blvd. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals met
and recommended denial of the request.
Councilman Neveaux moved to deny the request based upon the planning
report and the minutes of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Case
P-608. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
FILL PERMIT APPLICATION, JEAN LOVETANG: Ms. Lovetang is requesting
a fill permit to install 250 cubic yards of dirt on her property at
6850 Chanhassen Road. A letter was received from the Riley Purgatory
Creek Watershed District stating this project does not meet their
requirements therefore a grading and land alteration permit will not
be required.
Councilman Neveaux moved to accept the Building Inspector's report of
January 11,' 1979, and allow the fill permit. Motion seconded by Councilman
Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council.member wished to
discuss any items on the consent agenda. Mayor Hobbs asked that item a.
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Municipal State Aid Agreements be discussed separately. As no additional
comments were received, Councilman Geving moved to approve the
following items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations: I
b. Development Contract, Kellynne Addition.
c. Traffic Signal Agreement, State of Minnesota, Dakota and
Highway 5.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
MUNICIPAL STATE AID ETA AND AGENCY AGREEMENTS: Councilman Neveaux
moved to accept the conditions of the Municipal State Aid ETA and
Agency Agreements with the Etate of Minnesota and signatures to be
properly affixed to both agreements. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
208 STUDY: A public hearing will be held January 25 for comment on
the study. The Assistant City Manager/Planner discussed issues
pertaining to Chanhassen:
Lake Ann Interceptor.
No expansion of Chaska plant service area.
Procedure #10 does not provide any tools for the local governments
to challenge or to have any examination.
On site permits.
Councilman Pearson moved that the Council is in agreement with the I
Assistant City Manager/Planner's memorandums of September 21, 1978,
and January 19, 1979 with reference to the Metropolitan Council 208
Plan. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
EXTENSION OF BUILDING MORATORIUM, DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT - HRA:
John Przymus, HRA Commissioner, was present. The Council previously
adopted a building moratorium in the downtown area. This moratorium
was effective until December 31, 1978. The HRA Commissioners feel
that they are in a position to formally present development plans
for public comment and to seek development commitments and requested
the Council extend the building moratorium six months. Commissioner
Przymus explained the.Tevised plan. Council members requested a
monthly report from the HRA.
Councilman Geving moved to re-enact Ordinance 47K with an expiration
date of July 31, 1979. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews,
Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Matthews, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting I
adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager