1979 06 13
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SPECIAL CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
JUNE 13, 1979
The Chanhassen City Council, acting as the Board of Review, met in
Chanhassen City Hall on June 13, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. Present at said
meeting were Mayor Hobbs and Councilmen Neveaux, Pearson, and Geving.
Councilman Matthews was absent. There were approximately twenty
property owners in attendance, among them John Higgins, Arnold Abraham,
Lewis Woitalla, Martin Beukoff, Tom Robb, Kurt Weimer, Andrew Romaniuk,
Ed Worm, John Schevenius, Tom pzinski, Frank Beddor, John Danielson,
Ralph and Carol Kant, and Al Klingelhutz.
The City Attorney explained to the group the limited authority of the
City Council sitting as the Board of Review to lower assessments. The
City Attorney also advised that one of the duties of the Board of Review
was to insure that all taxable properties within the City were placed
on the tax rolls in the appropriate classifications.
County Assessor Lawrence Fiebelkorn advised that all residential
properties within the County were raised on an average of 30% in market
value.
Mr. Fiebelkorn expressed his personal opinion that taxes payable in
1980 will not increase in amount, except lakeshore properties, which
can expect adjustment depending on past valuations placed on specific
lakeshore properties. He further reported that the "limited value"
aspect of the tax law is being phased out by legislative action.
Mr. Fiebelkorn further reported that real estate sales indices reported
by the Minnesota State Board of Realtors demonstrate an increase in
the value of properties at the rate of 1% per month for the current
year of 1979 to date.
John Higgins questioned taxes on his "unbuildable" lots at Red Cedar
Point.
Arnold Abraham of Minneapolis, owner of Lots 3175 and 3176 of Carver
Beach, questioned his tax valuation, alleging that the lots are
unbuildable because of City standards.
The other property owners present had general questions to ask of Mr.
Fiebelkorn and his Assistant County Assessor Margaret Julius, who was
also present.
The Mayor then recommended to Mr. Fiebelkorn and Mrs. Julius that
they meet individually with each property owner to answer any questions
they might have with respect to their individual assessments.
On motion by Councilman Neveaux, seconded by Councilman Geving, the
Council, by affirmative vote of all Councilmen present, continued the
Board of Review hearing to July 2, 1979, at 8:30 p.m. at the Chanhassen
City Hall.
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1979 TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS, AUTHORIZE SALE: The City Manager
reviewed the financial analysis prepared by Juran and Moody, dated I
June 5, 1979. The Manager noted that all projects proposed to be
bonded were projects previously authorized by the City Council and
presently under construction.
RESOLUTION #79-40: After discussion, Councilman Neveaux moved the
adoption of the amended resolution authorizing the sale of $3.3 million
in General Obligation Temporary Improvement Bonds per the draft included
in the Council Agenda packet and as part of the Juran and Moody report
dated June 5, 1979. Resolution seconded by Councilman Pearson. The (
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
(Amendments to the above noted resolution included changing the wordage
of lire gular meeting held on Monday, June ll"to lIa special meeting held
on Wednesday, June 13 ". )
FLOOD PLAIN ZONING ORDINANCE: The Manager noted that this was a .
discussion item.' A proposed draft had been prepared by the Assistant
Manager/Planner. Federal regulations require immediate action by
the City Council and, as such, it is proposed that this draft be
placed on first reading thus allowing members of the public to review
such draft prior to final consideration on July 2. The City Attorney
noted his concerns with the state and federal legislation mandated
on the City by the two state and federal agencies. Primarily, the
mandated legislation required to be passed by the City by the these I
agencies, violates other state laws, i.e. a property owner has a
right to be notified that his property is being regulated or
confiscated prior to such action by a municipality. Typical examples
of this include any type of zoning consideration carried out by the
City wherein the City is required to go through the hearing process
and notify each of the owners involved. As the proposed draft of
the federal government appears to affect each and every property
within the City, a diligent effort will have to be carried out by the
City to insure proper notification of each of these owners.
After discussion, it was determined by the City Council to place this
item on first reading with the City Attorney's office to prepare a
recommendation as to legality of such legislation prior to final
enactment.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS: The following items were discussed under
Council presentations.
a. Lake Study Committee - Planner's report. After discussion,
Councilman Neveaux moved.to accept the report of the City Planner
dated May 30, 1979, including composition of the Lake Study Committee,
and to officially reorganize the Ecological Committee redesignating
such committee as the Lake. Study Committee. The Council requests
that members of the Ecological Committee, not serving on the new
Lake Study Committee, receive a letter from the City recognizing I
their efforts. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
b. Animal Control - Councilman Pearson. The Manager noted that
the City has doubled animal control efforts. A typical schedule during
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winter and non-active months would be ten hours every other week.
During the spring and fall periods, this is double to ten hours per week.
The present action of again doubling would place the City at 20 hours
per week. This will be a short term effort in line with budgetary
constraints. The animal control service will be working a much higher
percentage of weekend and evening/early morning hours during this period.
No action was taken on this item.
c. Richfield Bus - Councilman Geving. Council members noted the
overall benefit to the City derived through services of the Richfield
Bus Company. Recent controversies between the Metropolitan Council/
State and Richfield Bus Company has jeopardi~zed 15usserviCetö·our
residents. The Mayor will be meeting with our Transit Commissioner,
Gayle Kincannon, and will provide a status report to the Council as to
her imput on this item.
d. Sorenson Outside storage - Councklman Geving. The Council
requested staff to review outside storage requirements in the development
contract for the Sorenson Plumbing Bldg. on Great Plains Blvd. It
appears as though Mr. Sorenson has exceeded the limitations set in that
development contract for outside storage.
e. Deadlines not City Responsibility - Mayor Hobbs. The Mayor noted
his concern for lengthy agendas and the perceived belief that often
times the City is criticized for delaying actions. The general concern
is that all property owners should be treated equally and that, as
council actions do have long. term affects, that the Council should not
hastily act upon matters brought before the Council. In summary, City
Staff should be given support when~items are pushed to 30 to 60 days
after submission to the Council - such not being a policy but a
recognition that the Council needs a reasonable period to review and
discuss items prior to final action.
Councilman Geving moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayo~ Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux,and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager