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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 1979
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. Councilman
Matthews came late. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda
as presented with the following additions: Animal Problem, Richfield
Bus Company, Outside Storage north of the Sorenson Building, and
the City's Policy on Deadlines that are not the City's Responsibility.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor::
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen PeaDson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
1979 DISEASED TREE BIDS: One bid was received from Lutz Tree Service
in the amount of $42,455.00 for tree removal/disposal, $4,630.00 for
tree disposal only, for a total of $47,000. The city Manager recommended
that the City Attorney and Manager be allowed to insure that the City
can cut back on the total contract to stay within the total budgetary
amount.
Councilman Geving moved to table action until June 11, 1979. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilman Pearson, Neveaux and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the l1ay 14, 1979, Council
minutes. Hotion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Hotion carried.
Amend the May 21, 1979, Council minutes under RECONSIDERATION,
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND REQUEST - FRONTIER DODGE by adding the following
paragraph after the motion to reconsider: Mayor Hobbs stated that
his reasons for voting in favor of the reconsideration were the ironclad
guarantee from Ministers Life on the financing and the assurances
of completion of the building as it is architecturally conceived.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the May 21, 1979, Council minutes
as amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen PeaDson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the May 23, 1979, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman PearS0.n. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the May 15, 1979, Park and Recreation
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilman Pearson, Neveaux
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
LAREDO DRIVE PEDESTRIAN/TRAFFIC CONTROL:
FEASIBILITY STUDY, SIDEWALK, WEST 78TH STREET TO FRONTIER TRAIL: Jack
Kreger, Joel Hedtke, and Lowell McMillen were present. The question
of snow removal was raised. The Engineer will investigate maintenance
costs in other communities. Councilman Matthews came at 8:15 p.m.
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NO PARKING ZONE - WEST SIDE OF LAREDO DRIVE:
RESOLUTION #79-34: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a
resolution designating a "No parking" area and installation of "No I
Parking" signs, the wording of which to be worked out between staff
and fire department, to be installed on the west side of Laredo Drive
from the south exit of Chanhassen Elementary School property to the
north entrance to the Post Office. Resolution seconded by Councilman
Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
20 MPH SPEED ZONE: The City Engineer and Assistant City Attorney have
researched the question of lowering the speed limit along Laredo Drive
from 30 MPH and found that certain data has to be filed with the
Commissioner of Highways.
A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Geving
that a stop sign be installed this summer on Laredo Drive at West
76th Street. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
SIGN REQUEST - NEW HORLZON HOMES: New Horizon Homes is requesting
permission to erect three directional signs in the following locations:
A. One 8' x 8' to be placed at the junction of Powers Blvd. and
Carver Beach Road.
B. An 8' x 12' to be located on the parcel of land bounded by West
78th Street on the north, Powers Blvd. to the west, and Highway 5 I
to the south.
C. An 8' x 12' sign located southeast of the Chicago, Milwaukee,
St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad tracks on the north side of Highway 5.
The Sign Committee recommended approval of signs A and C. Staff
recommended that sign A be 32 square feet as the proposed ordinance
calls out.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve sign A at 32 square feet, double
faced and sign C at 8' x 12', single faced. Both signs will not be
illuminated. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Sign B requires approval from the State.
CHRISTMAS LAKE ACCESS - T.R. SPANNAUS: Mr. Spannaus was present
asking the Council to issue him a separate key for the Rose Lane
access to Christmas Lake. Council policy has been to require property
owners abutting on Christmas Lake to request the Sheriff's Department
to open the gate to allow them to get their boats onto and off the
lake.
Councilman Neveaux moved to allow Mr. Spannaus to have a separate key
for his property for him to gain access to Christmas Lake off of Rose
Lane and that this key be solely for his own use. The lock to be
relocked immediately after moving his boat through the barrier. This
key is limited to one season and must be returned to the City by
November 1, 1979, or sooner. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
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Council Meeting June 4, 1979
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Thp. following voted in favor: Councilmen' Nevªªux, MattheWêà"and Geving.
Mayor Hobbs and Councilman Pearson voted no. Motion carried.
LOT AREA VARIANCE, DWIGHT IMKER - CARVER BEACH: Mr. Imker is requesting
a variance to construct a house on a parcel of land containing 10,000
square feet. The property fronts on Hawthorne Road which is unimproved.
Council members discussed whether the street should be improved and
sewer and water installed.
Councilman Pearson moved to refer this item, Planning Case P-432,
to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendations. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT - CHANHASSEN LAKES BUSINESS PARK: Ed Dunn and Julius Smith
were present.
Councilman Matthews moved to place an access easement on Lot 9, Block 1
to serve Lots 8 - 10 per the Planning Commission recommendation. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. Mayor Hobbs and Councilman
Pearson voted no. Motion carried.
Park Drive access onto State Highway 5 has been approved by MnDOT subject
to the developer moving the access east of the Lake Ann Park entrance.
A revised plan of that area was presented. The Assistant City Manager/
Planner recommended that when new County Road 17 becomes functional,
Park Drive be changed to aright-in/right-out access only. The Planning
Commission recommended that theright-in/right-out access requirements
for Park Drive be an item for future reconsideration.
Councilman Pearson moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission as far as access on Park Drive. This will be reviewed within
one year after County Road 17 is operational. Motion seconded by
Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to table action on the covenants and restrictions.
Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews. The following votsd in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Matthews moved to authorize the City Attorney to acquire the
right-of-way of the southerly section of County Road 17 (Outlot G)
through the industrial park area. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Couricilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #79-35: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution
approving the revised preliminary plat contingent upon the developer
coming to an agreement with the City on the covenants and the development
contract and delivery of financial guarantees. Resolution seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
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212 STUDY COMMITTEE: Councilman Neveaux moved to a)?point candy Takkanen
and Richard Vogel to the 212 Corridor Committee. Motion seconded by
Councilman Matthews. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Jim Burdick, Chamber of Commerce representative; Gordon Freeburg,
Planning Commission representative, and Councilman Geving have also
been appointed to this committee.
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INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL PARK CHARGE, PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION:
Pat Boyle and Phyllis Pope, Park and Recreation Commission, and Fran
Callahan, Community Services Director, were present.
Councilman Matthews moved to table this item until a special Park
and Recreation Commission meeting of June 19, 1979, at which time
the City Council, City Attorney, and Park and Recreation Commission
will work on the proposed ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Matthews, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CHASKA ROAD WATERMAIN: Ray Jackson explained the revised feasibility
study for watermain extension.
RESOLUTION #79-36: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution to hold a public hearing on July 2, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. to
consider extension of watermain alongChaska Road. Resolution seconded
by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, I
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
SHORE ACRES SANITARY SEWER PROJECT 77-2: Jack Gill reported that the
contractor has completed all but three items from the punch list.
These will be completed within the next few weeks.
DOG PROBLEM: The City has received numerous complaints regarding dogs
running at large. The City Manager will double the patrolling for a
few weeks.
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 Neveaux moved to approve the following items
pursuant to the city Manager's recommendations:
a. North Chanhassen East/West Transportation Study. Special meeting
June 25, 1979.
b. Approve Design Plan and Specifications, New County Road 17
(Urban and Rural Standards Sections) RESOLUTION #79-37.
c. $1,600,000 Industrial Revenue Bond Request, M. A. Gedney Company.
RESOLUTION #79-38.
d. Authorize Revised Feasibility Study, Kiowa Trail Sanitary Sewer.
Special meeting June 25, 1979. RESOLUTION #79-39.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Matthews. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
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at 12:00.
Don Ashworth, City Manager