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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 1979
Acting Mayor Neveaux called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. with the
following members present: Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving.
Mayor Hobbs was absent. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the
Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the March 19, 1979, Council
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in
favor: Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. Acting Mayor Neveaux
abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the March 13, 1979, Community Facilities
Study. Committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson,
Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the March 14, 1979, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
STREET NAMING AND ADDRESS CORRECTION PROGRAM: Jerry Schlenk was present
to discuss proposed street name and address corrections in the north-
eastern part of the City. The following changes were discussed:
1. Change Redman off Pleasant View Road to Peaceful Lane.
Change A. W. Owens, 6535 Redman Lane to 6535 Peaceful Lane.
2. Change private drive off Powers Blvd. in Crane's Vineyard Park
to Willòw Creek.
Change Howard Viken, 6225 Powers Blvd. to 1150 Willow Creek.
Change Charles Teeter, 6255 Powers Blvd. to 1155 Willow Creek.
Change George Everett, 6245 Powers Blvd. to 1145 Willow Creek.
Change J. W. Abernathy, Jr., 6235 Powers Blvd. to 1140 Willow Creek.
3. Change Mandan in Burdick Park to Monterey Drive.
4. Change the following addresses on Frontier Trail:
Jack Barnes, 503 Frontier Trail to 7198 Frontier Trail.
Suzette Erickson, 505 Frontier Trail to 7196 Frontier Trail.
Donald Sueker, 507 Frontier Trail to 7194 Frontier Trail.
Hansen and Klingelhutz, 7189 Frontier Trail to 7185 Frontier Trail.
Mal MacAlpine, 512 Frontier Trail to 7187 Frontier Trail.
David McGough, 510 Frontier Trail to 7189 Frontier Trail.
John Reger, 508 Frontier Trail to 7191 Frontier Trail.
Jack Prill, 506 Frontier Trail to 7193 Frontier Trail.
Steve Rogers, 504 Frontier Trail to 7195 Frontier Trail.
Helen Loebl, 502 Frontier Trail to 7197 Frontier Trail.
Don Miller, 500 Frontier Trail to 7199 Frontier Trail.
The Council requested definite confirmation from the postal service as
to when they will be changing post office mailing before changing
addresses and street names.
Councilman Matthews moved to to approve an ordinance adopting the
changes as proposed on March 19, 1979, February 5, 1979, and April 2,
1979. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
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f;a,vor:
Geving.
Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and
NO negative votes. Motion carried.
1979 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Councilman Geving moved the
issuance of the following licenses:
Jerry's Old West Bar On Sale Intoxicating
dba/Hombres Bar Off Sale Intoxicating
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Pauly's
On Sale Intoxicating
Off Sale Intoxicating
Sunday Sales
Bloomberg Companies, Inc.
On Sale Intoxicating
Off Sale Intoxicating
Sunday Sales
On Sale Non-Intoxicating
Off Sale Non-Intoxicating
Riviera Club
On Sale Intoxicating
Sunday Sales
Chanhassen American Legion
Post #580
On Sale Non-Intoxicating
Off Sale Non-Intoxicating
Club License
Bluff Creek Golf Association
St. Hubert's Church
On Sale Non-Intoxicating
On Sale Non-Intoxicating
Off Sale Non-Intoxicating
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Kenny's Super Markets
Superamerica Off Sale Non-Intoxicating
Including the dates as setforth in the application for St. Hubert's
Church dated March 5, 1979, and conditioned upon City Staff withholding
the license for Jerryrs Old West Bar, dba/ Hombres Bar until such
tiôe as the resolution of outstanding obligations have been completely
resolved with the City. Motion seconded by Councilôan Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Acting I'1ayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson,
Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Notion carried.
It was noted that Councilman Pearson is a Trustee of St. Hubert's
Ch urch. The city 11anager was instructed to send a letter to the owner
of the Hombres Bar notifying them that the license has been approved
subject to the resolution of some unpaid indebtedness of the
establishment.
PICNIC IN THE PARK: Joe Betz, Chairôan Park and Recreation Commission,
was present to discuss the picnic in the park and city participation.
Councilman Pearson moved that the Park and Recreation Commission
make the decision and keep it relatively low key. Motion seconded
by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor I
Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
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SIDE YARD VARIANCE, 7610 FRONTIER TRAIL - DONALD GOETZ: Mr. and Mrs.
Goetz were present seeking a five foot side-yard variance in order to
build an addition onto their present home at 7610 Frontier Trail.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the variance as requested. Motion
seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Acting
Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
FRONT YARD, LOT AREA, AND SIDE YARD VARIANCE REQUEST, LOTS 7 AND 8,
BLOCK 4, RED CEDAR POINT- DR." LUMIR PROSHEK: Dr. Proshek is seeking
variance approval to construct a home on 14,200 square feet including
accretion. He is requesting a side yard variance of eight feet,
and front yard variances of ten feet and 18 feet as the property has
two frontages. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals met and recommended
approval conditioned that additional hard surface parking be provided
across Red Cedar Point Drive and that unit assessments be levied as
per the Red Cedar Point public improvement project.
Councilman Geving moved to grant the requested variances to the Dr.
Lumir proshek property, Planning Case P-359, located on Lots 7 and 8,
Block 4, Red Cedar Point, as stated in the March 23, 1979, Assistant
City Manager/Planner's memorandum conditioned upon:
1. The home will not be constructed on the existing foundation.
2. The variance is based upon a specific plan dated October 24, 1978,
and identified as Exhibit A.
3. That sewer and water assessments be levied as per the Red Cedar
Point improvement project.
4. Hard surfaced parking be provided for a minimum of two cars on
the severed property to the north.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
HAPPY CHEF AND HOLIDAY ERICKSON, TAX INCREMENT PARTICIPATION:
l{epresentatives requested tax increment partiClpation ln the purchase
of 40 feet of land from Lot 2, Block 2, Frontier Development Park.
councilman Matthews moved to hold a public hearing on May 14, 1979,
for the Happy Chef/Erickson tax increment participation based upon the
HRA giving approval to this concept. The purpose of the hearing is to
consider an amendment of the HRA Plan to provide for public acquisition
of a 40 foot tract of land immediately to the west of Lot 1, Block 2,
Frontier Development Park. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson,
Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved that the Council meet with the HRA on April 9
to discuss the tax increment district,including the Frontier Development
Park, goals and objectives. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson,
Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
NORTH CHANHASSEN, EAST/WEST CORRIDOR STUDY - AUTHORIZE FEASIBILITY STUDY:
Several residents of the area were present. The Planning Commission
recommended that the Council order a feasibility study to investigate
alignment alternatives, construction standards, and methods of financing
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a collector street between Powers Blvd. and Chanhassen Road.
The reason for this recommendation at this time is the scheduled
construction of Hennepin County Road 62 to State Highway 101 and
development proposals in the area.
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RESOLUTION #79-20: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution ordering th~ feasibility study as per Planning Case P-59l
for a east/west corridor in the north Lotus Lake area for May 21,
1979. Resolution seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following
voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION: Councilman Geving moved to table
this item until Mayor Hobbs is present. Motion seconded by Councilman
Matthews. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux,
Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
PROPOSED CARVER COUNTY FIVE YEAR HIGHWAY PROGRAM:
RESOLUTION #79-21: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution supporting the Carver County Five Year Highway Program
and requesting clarification on the status of new County Road 17
south of Lyman Blvd. to proposed Highway 212. Resolution seconded
by councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor
Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S 208 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT POLICY:
item will be on a future council agenda.
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C. C. LUDWIG AWARD:
RESOLUTION #79-22: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution
supporting Al lIlies for the C. C. Ludwig Award. Resolution seconded
by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor
Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA:. Acting Mayor Neveaux asked if any council member
wished to discuss any items on the consent agenda. Councilman Geving
asked that item a. Arboretum Drive Vacation be discussed separately.
Acting Mayor Neveaux asked that item g. Park and Recreation Commission
Resignation - Denis stedman be discussed separately. As no additional
comments were received, Councilman Pearson moved to approve the
following items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
b. 1979 Liquor License Fees, Ordinance Amendment - Final Reading.
c. Truck Box and Hydraulics, Award of Bids. LaHass Manufacturing
and Sales, Inc. in the amount of $5,885.00.
d. Shade Tree Program, Resolution supporting continued state
financing - RESOLUTION #79-23.
e. Set Special Work Session - Water Study - April 9, 1979.
f. Sanitary Sewer connection, Arboretum property, 3675 Arboretum
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Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor:
Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
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ARBORETUM DRIVE VACATION 'REQUEST; ;l?rQperty owner¡;3 in the a;r;'ea will
be notified of the public hearing.
Councilman Geving moved to order a public hearing for May 7, 1979,
to consider the vacation of Arboretum Drive. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux,
Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RESIGNATION - DENIS STEDMAN: Councilman
Pearson moved that the Council recognize Denis Stedman's contribution
on the Park ahd Recreation Commission with a certificate of appreciation.
A letter will be sent under the signatures of the Mayor and Councilmen.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
NORTH LAKE SUSAN PROJECT: Jim Murphy, Great Plains Blvd., was present
to discuss the debris that remains between the construction easement and
Lake Susan that should be cleaned up prior to the ice melt.
Councilman Matthews moved to direct the Engineer to conduct a clean up
of the north shore of Lake Susan as much as is feasibly possible.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Matthews moved to direct staff to contact the watershed district
with regard to how this occurred and why. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen
Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Matthews. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen
Pearson, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
at 11:30 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager