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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 7, 1979
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. The
meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. Ray Jackson, Rodney
Gordon, and Jack Gill of Schoell and Madson were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda
with the addition of a discussion on the Hanus property and the deletion
of "Establish no parking zone". Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - SOUTH LAKE RILEY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT 78-8: Six bids
were received with the low bid being 55% over the engineer's estimate.
Councilman Neveaux moved to reject all bids received on the South Lake
Riley Sanitary Sewer Project 78-8 and direct the City Engineer to
come forward with alternatives for review by the Council on May 21, 1979.
Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The fOllowing voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - NORTH LAKE SUSAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 78-3: Ed Dunn and
Julius Smith were present.
RESOLUTION #79-27: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution
awarding the bid to Brown and Cris, Inc. and Enebak Construction, a joint
venture, in the amount of $1,188,862.40 for Project 78-3 with the
additional conditions as brought forth in the memorandum from the City
Manager dated May 7, 1979. These conditions being two, mainly one¡
receipt of an irrevocab¡e letter of credit or other financial guarantee
in a figure guaranteeing full payment for site grading work and two,
the receipt of financial guarantees, as established in the master
financial guarantee contract as similarly prepared for the sewer and
water project recently let. Resolution seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobhs, ~Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - DISEASED TREE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL: The City Manager
has sent letters to the State Legislators requesting them to proceed
with state funding for the diseased tree program for 1979. Mr. Walter
Ca~penter of Minnesota Tree, Inc. (low bidder) was present to discuss
proposed increased costs for workmen's compensation which have come
about since the project was bid.
reject all bids as submitted for diseased
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to
tree removal and disposal.
following voted in favor:
Matthews, and Geving. No
The Council requested the City Manager send the bid specifications and
bids along with a cover letter to our State Legislators.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ARBORETUM DRIVE VACATION
Mayor Hobbs called the hearing to order with the following interested I
persons present:
Edward Worm, 3430 Arboretum Blvd.
David Boorsma, 185 Arboretum Blvd., Victoria
Gerald Neher, Chanhassen
Jim Mattson, Fiscal Planning Office, University of Minnesota
John Lang, Coordinator for the Arboretum
The University of Minnesota is requesting to vacate Arboretum Drive
in order to install. èécúrity fences with gètes for the At~óretum.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the vacation on the
condition that the Arboretum is willing to leave a key with the fire
and/or police departments.
Mr. Ed Worm was present objecting to the proposed vacation as he
uses the street so that he doesn't have to make left turns off of
Highway 5 into his driveway.
Mr. Boorsma was present to point out that his mailbox is on Arboretum
Drive and he doesn't want to move it to Highway 5. Mr. Lang point
out that a cul-de-sac may be installed on the western portion of
Arboretum Drive and this would take care of the mail delivery problem.
councilman Neveaux moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded
by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, I
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews and Geving. No negative votes.
Hearing closed at 8:47 p.m.
ARBORETUM DRIVE VACATION:
RESOLUTION #79-28: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution
to vacate Arboretum Drive as per the Planning Commission case P-'605
with the condition that at the time they anticipate barricading, a
plan be presented to the Council showing how this will be accomplished.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Amend the last sentence under CONSIDER PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION, PETITION FOR 40,000 SQUARE FOOT LOTS in the April 16,
1979, Council minutes to read: Those persons in attendance were told
that the planning commission is in the process of completing a
Comprehensive Plan and estate developments mayor may not be
feasible in this or other areas of the City.
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the April 16, 1979, Council minutes
as amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the continuation
1979, Council meeting held April 23, 1979, minutes.
by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. Councilman
abstained. Motion carried.
of the April 16,
Motion seconded
Mayor Hobbs,
Matthews
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councilman Neveaux moved to note the April 4, 1979, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
LAKE MINNEWASHTA: Mr. Worm called the Council's attention to the high
water level of· Lake Minnewashta and asked that the outlet be checked.
CHRISTMAS ACRES SUBDIVISION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Mr. William
Ward is requesting to subdivide approxima~ejy~llacresinto seven lots.
The Planning commission recommended approval of a beach ~àsement and that
the dockage issue be agreed to between the applicant and the Christmas
Lake Homeowners Association. They further recommended denial of a
gazebo to be constructed on the beach easement.
The City Manager explained the sewer and water assessment procedure
for this proposed subdivision. The city would calculate the amount
of the assessments outstanding and put those on the assessment rolls
on an individual lot basis starting with the next certification for
the remainder of the bond issue.
Councilman Pearson moved to grant preliminary plat approval with the
proviso that no alteration is to be made on the 15 foot beach easement
except upon issuance of a separate conditional use permit and that
the recommendations of the watershed district be incorporated into
the development contract and that assessments be certified this year.
Due to the dramatic relief conditions on Lots 3, 4, and 5, all
building plans for these lots be certified by a registered architect
or engineer. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY 212 STUDY COMMITTEE: Councilman Neveaux moved to appoint
the following to a committee to review alternative alignments for
Highway 212 and to narrow these alternatives for analysis via an
environmental impact statement:
1. Nick Waritz or someone from the Bluff Creek Drive area.
2. One Planning Commission member.
3. One Council member. Councilman Geving volunteered.
4. One member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
HANUS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: The Building Inspector has reviewed
the conditions of the permit and visited the site.
HANDICAPPED SCOUTWEBK: ·····MayorHobhs:oproclaim~ét'"l::he~week of June 4
as Handicapped Scout Week.· Localscouttroopswiì"l be holding a paper
drive during that week for the handicapped scouts. A copy of the
proclamation will be sent to the Chamber of Commerce for their support.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council member wished to
discuss any items on the consent agenda. Item b. was deleted from
this agenda. Item e. - Shore Acres Sanitary Sewer Project, Terminate
Contract will be on the May 21, 1979, council agenda if work has not
been completed. As no additional comments were received, Councilman
Geving moved to approve the following items pursuant to the City
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Manager's recommendations:
a. Set New PuÞlic Hearing Date, South Lotus Lake Drainage Project.
June 11, 1979.
c. Street Address Correction Program, Designate September 1 I
Effective Date.
d. Guthmiller Property - West 67th Street - Refer to City
Attorney's Office.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND REQUEST - M. A. GEDNEY COMPANY: The Council
previously approved a preliminary resolution for the sale of
industrial revenue bonds for plant expansion. Mr. Gedney Tuttle was
present.
Councilman Matthews moved to approve the M. A. Gedney Company
warehouse addition site plan and floor plan dated April 13, 1979,
and revised May 5, 1979, as prepared by the architectural firm of
Perrenoud Architects, Inc. and marked as Exhibit A-l and A-2 in
Planning Case P-125 subject further to those conditions setforth
in the planning report of May 7, 1979. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No negative v.otes. Motion
carried.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND REQUEST - FRONTIER DODGE, WEST 79TH STREET:
Frontier Dodge received site plan and zoning approval for the I
construction of an approximate 9,400 square foot auto dealership
building and general sales facility. Frontier Partnership has
applied to the city for approval of industrial revenue bond
financing for their facility in the total amount of $400,000.
Several representatives of Frontier Dodge were present.
RESOLUTION #79-29: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a
resolution giving preliminary approval to this industrial development
project by Frontier Partnership as proposed by the City Attorney.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
favor: Councilmen Pearson, Matthews, and Neveaux. Mayor Hobbs
and Councilman Geving voted no. Motion failed.
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT REQUEST - HANSEN AND KLINGELHUTZ
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE BUILDING: Jim Hawks and Doug Hansen were present
requesting amendments to Sections 4 and 5 of their development
contract.
Councilman Pearson moved to amend Sections 4 and 5 of the Hansen
and Klingelhutz.Development Contract as follows:
Section 4. Outside Storage Prohibited. With the exception of trash
facilities as hereinafter provided, and with the exception of licensed
vehicle parking as hereinafter provided, no equipment or other
personal property shall be stored or displayed outside of the
building.
Section 5. Overnight Parking Requirements. No motor vehicle of
larger than 9000 lbs. licensed gross weight shall be parked overnight
except in parking spaces #39-58 as shown on parking layout dated
5/78. This area shall permit overnight parking for larger licensed
vehicles not to exceed 8' x 24'. The City Council will determine
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by permit any additional parking restrictions within the designated
parking area. In any case, parking shall be limited to tenaRtparking
only and shall in no case allow boat storage. This initial permit shall
be valid from this date through November of 1979 at which time such
shall be reviewed.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor HObbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
at 12:00.
Don Ashworth
City Manager