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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 21, 1979
Mayor Hobbs ,called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Matthews moved to approve the agenda
with the following additions: discussion of generic non-conforming
uses within the City and sewer and water hook ups when utilities are
available. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES} Amend RESOLUTION #79-28 under ARBORETUM DRIVE VACATION in the
Ma~~ï979, Council minutes to read: 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 the
University of Minnesota anticipates 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.
Amend the sentence under HANUS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT in the May 7, 1979,
council minutes to read: The Building Inspector has reviewed the
conditions of the permit and visited the site. This item will be on
the June 4 Council Agenda.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the May 7, 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 Neveaux moved to note the April 5, 1979, HRA minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the April 18, 1979, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
The Council questioned the status of the Ecological Committee and if
the Council will be m-a!<.ing !tli~ appcfifitments. This item will be on the
June 4th Council agenda.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the April 25, 1979, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux noted that he attended the April 25, 1979, Planning
Commission meeting and felt his comments should have been noted after
the fourth paragraph on page 11. "Councilman Neveaux asked the City
Attorney about changing a non-conforming use and our ordinance does allow
changes of uses."
Councilman Matthews moved to note the May 1, 1979, Park and Recreation
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Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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Councilman Geving moved to note the May 2, 1979, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
RECONSIDERATION, INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND REQUEST - FRONTIER DODGE:
On May 7 the Council acted to deny the request for industrial revenue
bond financing. Frontier Dodge requested reconsideration of the
May 7 action.
Councilman Geving moved to reconsider the industrial revenue bond
request from Frontier Dodge for its new facility on West 79th Street.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved that this Council considers that the
lending policy of the private placement lender, in this case namely
Ministers Life and Casualty Union, is considered to be acceptable
to this city insofar as consideration is to be given to this proposed
financing project pursuant to Fiscal Criteria II, B (3). Motion
seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION #79-31: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a
resolution entitled "A resolution giving preliminary approval to a
proposed industrial development project by Frontier Partnership
under the Municipal Industrial Development Act, authorizing the
submission of an application to the Commissioner of Securities for
approval thereof and authorizing the preparation of documents and
materials in connection with the project". Resolution seconded
by Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
ESTABLISH "NO PARKING ZONE" CITY HALL PROPERTY AND PROPERTIES OPPOSITE
CITY HALL: As the Fire Chief could not be present, Councilman Geving
moved to table action until June 4, 1979. Motion seconded by
Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
BILLS: Councilman Matthews moved to approve the bills as presented,
checks #10629 through l07l7 in the amount of $594j138.41,-checks
7389 through 7475 in the amount of $297,471.16, and checks #10740
through 10753 in the amount of $16,207.23. Motion seconded by
Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
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Council Meeting May 21, 1979
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REZONING AND SITE PLAN REVIEW, BALTIC CORP . '- CERMAKPROPERTY:-: Many
area residents were~~resent. The Baltic Corporation is requesting
rezoning approval of Lots 1 and 2, Minnewashta Park from R-1 to
C-l for an office building on this property. City Staff recommended
the zoning be P-2 instead of C-l. Persons present objected to the
proposed rezoning. Petitions and letters have been received objecting
to the proposal and rezoning.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the petition of Baltic Corporation
to rezoning the subject premises from R-1 to P-2., Motion s~g9Jlded by
Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Nönè~" Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving¡and Måtthewsvoted no. Motion
failed.
It was sug~ested that the area residents and owners of the Baltic
Corporation try to reach a mutually desirable solution.
HOUSE MOVING PERMIT ,LatHS WOITALLA : Mr. Woi tal1a was present seeking
approval to move a house onto lots along Carver Beach Road.
Councilman Neveaux moved to grant a house moving permit to Mr. Woitalla
contingent upon working out the actual lots to insure a variance isn't
required, verify soils, to insure that sewer and water assessments
are applied and paid, that a qualified mover is employed and that
proper insurance coverage exists. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,. Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Matthews. No, negative votes. Motion carried.
WATERMAIN EXTENSION PETITION, CHASKA ROAD - ROBERT SOMER:
RESOLUTION #79-32: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution
to update the Chaska RoadWatermain Feasibility Study. Resolution
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative
votes. Motion carried.,
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT REQUEST, GEOFFREY POPE, 2740 ORCHARD LANE:
Mr. Pope was present to discuss the dràinage problem on his property.
The building inspector prepared ,a .preliminary report regarding drainage
to and from the pond. The Council requested the city engineer study
the area to find out why the water in the pond is rising, how much area
is contributing to the pond, and determine a feasible means to stabilize
the pond.
OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST, MICHAEL SORENSON: Mr. Sorenson was
present to discuss the possibility.of.the.Councilissuing an off sale
liquor license. He is presently proceeding to the Planning Commission
with plans to construct such a facility on the east side of Great Plains
Blvd. just north of the Standard Station. No action was taken.
1979 FEE SCHEDULE, CONSULTING ENGINEERS: Councilman Neveaux moved to
accept the proposal from Bill Schoell dated May 16, 1979, setting
new rate schedule for engineering services and surveying fees with the
City effective May 1, 1979. Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
REVIEW SALARY SCHEDULE AND SET 1979 PLANNERS SALARY: Councilman Geving
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moved to adjust the salary schedule per the City Manager's
memorandum of May '21, 1979. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS:
development contracts.
A report was presented on the status of
No action was taken.
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LAKE RILEY SANITARY SEWER PROJECT: The city engineer gave a progress
report on clean up activities by the contractor. No action was taken.
SCHLUETER VARIANCE REQUEST: The Council discussed the variance
procedure. The Council requested the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
review the variance procedure and prepare a set of instructions to
be given to persons requesting variances. The Schlueter variance
request will be reviewed by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CHANHASSEN ESTATES 1ST ADDITION:
RESOLUTION #79-33: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution
authorizing the preparation of a feasibility study on Cheyenne
Street Improvement. Resolution seconded by Councilman Matthews.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
GENERIC NON-CONFORMING USES: Councilman Neveaux discussed the
possibility of preparing a map inventorying non-conforming uses
throughout the city and notifying those property owners of the rules
and regulations governing non-conforming uses.
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SEWER AND WATER HOOK-UPS: Councilman Neveaux expressed concern
about properties, where sewer and water is available, that haven't
hooked up.
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.
a. Amend Feasibility Study and Public Hearing Notice, Carver
Beach Creek Improvement Project to Include Lift Station Access Road.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Conrad Fiskness was present to voice his objection to the open drainage
channel that is proposed for the Carver Beach Creek Project. He
suggested piping of the storm water.
Councilman Pearson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes. Meeting
adjourned at 12:18 a.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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