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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 16, 1979
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Neveaux. Councilman
Geving 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 Matthews. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Neveaux. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
1979 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL BIDS: Four bids were received
for diseased tree removal and disposal. These bids range from $40,754
to $56,081.
Due to the uncertainty of state funding Councilman Matthews moved to
table action on the bids until April 30, 1979. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor HObbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
SNOW PLOW BIDS: Bids were received for a new snow plow to be installed
on the new 1979 27,000 lb. Chevrolet chassis.
Councilman Pearson moved to accept the low bid from Little Falls Machine
in the amount of $3,325.00. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews,
and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS, SCHMIEG P~OPERTY: Bids were
received for removal of buildings on the Schmieg property to allow for
County Road 17 construction. Three bids were received for the house
ranging from $2,500.00 to $5,120.00. Staff recommended acceptance of
the high bid from Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Woitalla and Mr~ and Mrs. Tim
Bernier in the amount of $5,120.00.
Councilman Neveaux moved to accept the bid of $5,120.00 on the Victor
Schmieg dwelling from Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Woitalla and Mr. and Mrs. Tim
Bernier subject to the specifications as presented. Motion seconded by
Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor HObbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to accept the bid of Willard Bongard in the
amount of $52.00 for the garage subject to the specifications as
presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews~ The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Neveaux. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
No bids were received for the machine shed, corn crib or chicken house.
Staff has been contacted by people interested in taking the lumber from
the buildings and recommended that a deposit be made with the city
in the amount of $200.00 to insure that all materials are cleaned
up to the satisfaction of the city. The council requested that staff
check into the city liability in this matter.
NORTH LAKE SUSAN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AMEND SCOPE OF PROJECT,
INCLUDE UPGRADING OF COUNTY ROAD 17 IMPROVEMENTS TO URBAN STREET
STANDARDS: Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schmieg, Jerome Carlson, Don Schmieg,
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Pat Murphx, Al Klingelhutz, and Earl Cravens were present.
The county has established an ultimate design for County Road 17
to include a divided four lane roadway. However, present county I
funding and county needs for this roadway section for the next
10 to 20 years requires that only the westerly roadway section
would be graded and a 24 foot driving surface installed. Given
city standards and necessity to assure that similar improvements
were installed throughout the project, the council requested
property owner's comments as to whether the city should amend the
overall project area to include construction of the easterly roadway
section, curb and gutter and street lighting.
The City Manager has spoken with Mr. Ed Dunn regarding this proposed
road and is willing to go along with the proposed assessment.
Jerome Carlson - I want the four lane.
victor Schmieg - I would go along with that.
RESOLUTION #79-24: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution ordering the public improvements for the amended project
for County Road 17 improvements bringing it to an urban street
section conditioned upon receipt of a waiver form from all property
owners to be assessed agreeing to waiving the public hearing and
proceeding with that improvement project. Resolution seconded by
Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Matthews and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
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MINUTES: Councilman Neveaux moved to table action until April 30,
1979. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Neveaux.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
CITIZEN COMPLAINT: James Wilson, 6640 Galpin Blvd. and Edgar Luedtke,
6800 West 67th St.,were present objecting to the dumping of elm wood,
the junk cars, duplex in single family home, and the dumping of refuse
on the Reinhold Guthmiller property on West 67th Street. Staff was
instructed to check this and report to the council at the April 30th
meeting.
BILLS: Councilman Matthews moved to approve the bills as presented
checks #10543 through 10628 in the amount of $871,661.17 and checks
#007321 through 007388 in the amount of $230,816.42. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
HOUSE MOVING REQUEST, BILL SCHMID, 3670 STATE HIGHWAY 7: Mr. Schmid
is proposing to move a structure onto his property at 3670 State
Highway 7 and attach it to an existing dwelling on the property.
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Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the application from Bill Schmid
as presented subject to the building inspections department assuring
the city that appropriate inspections will take place and that the
structure will be brought up to all applicable city and state codes
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and that it be single family usage. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PLAN AMENDMENT AND MODIFIED INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND REQUEST, LYMAN
LUMBER-COMPANY: John Hickerson, Allison-Williams, Peter Throdah1, and
Bill Ziemer were present. Lyman Lumber is requesting an amendment
to the phasing of their development plans and increasing the size
of the millwork plant from 80,000 to 100,000 square feet. Proposed
phasing is as follows:
Phase I Lumber Distribution Yard
Phase II Millwork Plant
Phase III Component Plant
Phase IV General Offices.
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve an amendment to the development
plan as setforth by Lyman Lumber. The plan amendments are an overall
improvement to the Lyman Lumber facility and are approved with the
condition that the screening measures, utilizing either the previously
proposed berm or millwork plant building, be completed by September 1980.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
The applicant is requesting an amendment of its industrial revenue
financing application from $1.55 million to $2 million. Mr. Sander of
Juran and Moody and the City Attorney have reviewed the documents
submitted, including the audited financial statements for the year
ending December 31, 1978, and found that the applicant meets substantially
all of the fiscal criteria.
RESOLUTION #79-25: Councilman Neveauxmoved the adoption of a resolution
amending Resolution #78-60, pertaining to preliminary approval of a
project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act. Resolution.
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
STREET FRONTAGE VARIANCE REQUEST, ROGER SMITH, 7001 CARVER BEACH ROAD:
Mr. Smith wishes to construct a home on property that does not front
on a public street. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommended
that the council approve the request conditioned upon the applicant
dedicating 20 feet along the westerly edge of the property for the
purpose of public street right-of-way. Mr. Hibbert Hill objects to
any dedication of right-of-way for a public street. Mr. Smith does
have the use of a private easement across the western edge of the Hill
property to get to his property. The owner recognizes that this is
an easement and the city can not provide a number of services.
Councilman Pearson moved to grant a variance to Ordinance 33, Section
15, requiring street frontage. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
WALDRIP SUBDIVISION REQUEST, 6431 GALPIN, _ Mr. Waldrip is
proposing to subdivide an approximate20,ûOO square foot lot from a parcel
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of land located north of Lake Lucy Road and east of Galpin Blvd.
The property is zoned P-2. The planner recommended that if the council
approves the subdivision that a condition of subdivision be that the I
residence egree to Galpin Blvd. be terminated upon the completion
of the interior access and that the residential access be obtained
on said interior street. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the subdivision with no condition attached.
This property was assessed $9,589.00 which includes one sewer unit,
one water unit and an area charge of $5,220.00.
Councilman Neveaux moved to grant the request of Mr. Ken Waldrip
to subdivide the property at 6431 Galpin Blvd., Planning Case P-613
with the recommendations of the Planning Commission public hearing
of March 28, 1979, as the conditions and that staff stipulations not
be adhered to. With the stipulation, further, that Mr. Waldrip
present and get approval on a plan for an access road to the seven
unit apartment building agreeable to staff. Staff will look at the
availability of utilities and billing for the-same. Motion seconded
by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. Mayor Hobbs voted no. Motion carried.
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT STUDY, NEW
HORIZON HOMES, CHAPARRAL OUTLOTS BAND C: This item was tabled
to April 23.
CONSIDER PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION, PETITION FOR 40,000
SQUARE FOOT LOTS: Approximately 25 residents were present. The I
city has received a petition} signed by approximately 80 persons
living along Pleasant View Road, requesting the Planning Commission
re-study the zoning regulations for Chanhassen, in general, and in
particular, north of Carver Beach, west of Highway 101 and east of
County Road 17 to rezone this area for 40,000 square foot lots.
Those persons in attendance were told that the planning commission
is in the process of completing a Comprehensive Plan wherein the
feasibility of larger lot sizes would be considered.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council member wished
to discuss the item on the consent agenda. As no additional comments
were received, Councilman Pearson moved to accept the consent agenda
as recommended by the City Manager.
e. Amendment to Minnesota Statute regarding conveyance of parcels
greater than five acres by metes and bounds. RESOLUTION #79-26.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Consent agenda items a - d will be taken up at the next council
meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Councilman Pearson moved to
appoint Clark Horn to fill the vacant seat of Tim Stone. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Matthews. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
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Councilman Matthews moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
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The following voted in
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Don Ashworth
City Manager
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favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
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CONTI~UATION OF THE APRIL 16, 1979, COUNC~L MEETING HELD APRIL 23, 1979
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson and Geving. Councilman Neveaux
came late. Councilman Matthews was absent.
MINUTES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the April 2, 1979, Council
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The follow~ng voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the March 28, 1979, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT STUDY, NEW
HORIZON HOMES, CHAPARRAL OUTLOTS BAND C: Councilman Neveauxmoved to
grant final plan approval to the developer with the proviso that;
1) Cönditions 1-5 contained in the watershed district report dated
April 4, 1979 and page 2 dated March 7, 1979, be incorporated into the
development plan; that
2) The restrictive covenants for the homeowners association provide
that there be no allowance of outside storage of recreational vehicles
and no construction of detached storage facilities such as tool sheds
or storage sheds,and
3) Elimination of one quadrominium unit on the southwest or outside
perimeter of the third addition as shown on the preliminary plat dated
March 23, 1979, as revised Apri112, 1979,
4) The elimination of one duplex unit on the southerly þerimeter of
the second addition as shown on the preliminary plat dated March 23,
1979, as revised April 12, 1979,
5) The elimination of one duplex unit on the west side of the easterly
through street in the second addition as shown on the preliminary plat
dated March 23, 1979, as revised April 12, 1979,
6) The preliminary plat be redrawn and submitted to the Council for final
action in accordance with the first four points.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
The developer is to understand that the city doesn't mean to imply that
they can go forward and totally disregard condition #6 in the watershed
district report of April 4, 1979. The developer has to negotiate a
change in this condition before construction can proceed.
SOUTH CARVER BEACH AREA DRAINAGE STUDY: The City Engineer discussed his
drainage study and recommended erIDsion control measures for the South
Carver Beach Creek.
Councilman Pearson moved to hold a public hearing on June II, 1979,
for the South Lotus Lake Drainage and Storm Sewer Project. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council member wished to
discuss any items on the consent agenda. As no additional comments
were received, Councilman Geving moved to approve the following items _..'.'.,-1
pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
a. Tree Moving Bids, Hill Lift Station Screening.
b. Board of Equalization Meeting June 13.
c. Partial Payment - Fire Truck.
d. Final Development Plan Approval, Minnewashta Creek Second Addition.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
CITY ENGINEER: Bill Brezinsky is leaving the city and Schoell and
Madson effective April 30, 1979.
Councilman Geving moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
at 10:30 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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