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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1979
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order with the following members present: Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the
Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda as presented with
the additions of 169/212 Update and City Manager's Expenditure Authority. Motion
seconded by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the November 5, 1979, Council minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Swenson. Councilman Geving abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the October 3, 1979, Council-Planning Commission
work session minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The followi~g voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Swenson. Councilman Neveaux
abstained. Motion carried.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PENSION AND DISABILITY BENEFIT PLAN: Fred Coulter was
present. Council"members added the following to Section 1, Subdivision 1, Service
Pensions and to Section 2, Permanent Disability Benefits: Provided funds are
available in the Relief Association Special Fund.
RESOLUTION #79-70:
the Fire Department
Resolution seconded
Councilmen Pearson,
Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution ratifying
Relief Association Disability and Retirement Benefits.
by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
POWERS BLVD., RECONSIDER DELETION OF MAINTENANCE: Frank Fox was present requesting
the Council reconsider their previous action on deleting the maintenance on Powers
Blvd. north from Pioneer Trail.
Councilman Neveaux moved to reconsider the issue of whether or not the City will
resume maintenance of Powers Blvd. from Pioneer Trail northward to its terminus at the
Fox property. Motion seconded by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor:
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Swenson. Mayor Hobbs and Councilman Geving voted nOt
Moti on carri ed.
Council members questioned how much money would be saved by not maintaining this road.
Figures were not available at this time.
Councilman Swenson moved to table action until the next meeting to
a chance to view the road. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
negative votes. ~~otioncarried.
give Council members
The following
and Swenson. No
WESTERN HILLS THIRD ADDITION, PRELIMINARY PLAT AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
Doug Hansen, Tom Klingelhutz, and Jim Hawks were present. Councilman Pearson moved
to approve the prel iminary pl at -âs shown'otiE)(hibil~Adatèd-November 1979, incorporating
the City Manager's report of December 3, 1979, with the thre~ conditio~s as outlined
therein. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The followlng voted ln favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
Final street names will be presented as a part of the final plat for approval by the
City Council.
Council Meeting December 3, 1979
RESOLUTI ON #79 -71 :
Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the City
Engineer to prepare the feasibility study incorporating the ~ix conditions ~s I'
outlined in the City Manager's report of December 3,1979, wlth paragraph flve
being amended to not exceed four years. Resolution seconde? by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councllmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
WEST 86TH STREET: Al Klingelhutz was present requesting the Council reconsider
the deletion of maintenance on West 86th Street and that this item be an agenda
item at the same time as Powers Blvd.
EAST LOTUS LAKE LAWCON GRANT APPLICATION: Tom Seifert, Ted Coey, Elwood McCary,
and Frank Kurve~s were present to voice objection to the proposed public access
onto Lotus Lake. Wally Coudron, Park and Recreation Commission, Clark Horn,
Planning Commission, and Fran Callahan, Community Services Director, were also
present.
RESOLUTION #79-72: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution to proceed
with the approval as suggested by the City Manager in his letter of December 3,1979.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Swenson. Councilman Geving voted no.
Motion carried.
The Council suggested that the Park and Recreation Commission and Lake Study
Committee get together and one group should take the lead in following up in the
areas that were outlined in the Park and Recreation Commission IS minutes of
November 20, 1979.
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BAL TI C NON-CON FORMING USE PERMIT: Lon Holte was present. Ba It i CiS conformance
with the non-conforming use permit was discussed. The landscape plan will be
presented to the Council at their January 7,1980, meeting.
SIGN VARIANCE - M. A. GEDNEY COMPANY: The M. A. Gedney Company is requesting a
variance to the Sign Ordinance for the construction of an identification sign
on the south side of the building. A variance from the ordinance is required
because in conjunction with the identification sign, Gedney is also constructing
a wall sign on the north side of the building.
Councilman Geving moved to grant the sign variance as requested. Motion seconded
by Counci lman Swenson. The following voted in favor: ~~ayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Staff reported that the existing painted wall sign will be removed when the
structure is painted. The new signs will not be illuminated.
DEVELOPMENt CONTRACT AMENDMENT REQUEST, MIKE SORENSON, 7900 GREAT PLAINS BLVD.
Mr. Sorenson is requesting the deletion of the requirements for the construction
of concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk along Great Plains Blvd., deletion of
concrete curb construction on the north property line, deletion of the requirement
to construct an 800 square foot garage on the northwest portion of the property,
and deletion of the outside storage portion of the plan and change the use for I
said storage area to overflow and fleet truck parking. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the requests except for the concrete curb on the north
property 1 ine.
Councilman Neveaux moved to delete the construction of a 800 square foot garage,
enforce the outside storage provision in 30 days or direct the City Attorney to
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proceed with appropri ate enforcement. The concrete curb along the north property
line remains. Great Plains curb, gutter and sidewalk will be delayed until such
time as the downtown development project, currently under consideration by the City
Council and HRA, is approved. Parking of 3/4 ton licensed power driven vehicles
will be allowed on the north side of the building. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
JOINT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PETITION , MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT, REQUEST BY
CITY OF EXCELSIOR: Scott Martin, Excelsior City Manager, was present requesting
the Council support a petition to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District supporting
a proposed drainage improvement within the City of Excelsior. The drainage area
includes properties within the Cities of Shorewood, Chanhassen, and Excelsior.
Total costs for the improvements to Galpin Lake are estimated to be $60,000+ with
26% of the cost being assigned to properties in Chanhassen. ~
Councilman Geving moved to table action on this item. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carY'ied.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY GRANT APPLICAT1UN"/NEWCOUNTY ROAD 11, SOUTH OF RAILROAD: The
total cost of a 9 x 10 foot precast box culvert to serve as a bikeway/pedestrian
facility will be $46,8009 of this amount $10,300 would be Chanhassen's share with
the remainder funded through the state and county.
RESOLUTION #79-73: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution approving
the grant application. Resolution seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Swenson. Councilman Geving
voted no. Motion carried.
SIGN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: Councilman Geving moved to appoint Councilman Swenson
to be the Council representative on the Sign Committee. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, CHANHASSEN LAKES BUSINESS PARK: Councilman Geving moved
that the purchase agreement for Lots 10 and 11, Block 5, Chanhassen Lakes Business
Park as amended by the City Attorney on November 19, 1979, providing for suitable
soil tests as spelled out in the purchase agreement and the representation as to the
use of the building and the premises together with the requirement of delivery by
seller of a registered title, with a closing date to be established on December
17,1979. The total purchase price being $79,165.00 subject to special assessments.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BUSINESS COMMUNITY MEETING REPORT: Mayor Hobbs gave a report on, a meeting that was
held with the business people on the east end of the business area and representatives
of the Sheriffls Department regarding the recent rash of burglaries and vandalism
that has taken place in the area.
212/169 UPDATE: Councilman Geving invited members to attend an informational meeting
sponsored by the League of Women Voters, to be held in the Jonathan Community Center
on Thursday, December 6 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council member wished to discuss any items
on the consent agenda. Item b. Preliminary Development Plan, Near Mountain and
Item e. Reassignment of City Easement were discussed separately. As no additional
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comments were received, Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the following items
pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
a. North Service Area Sewer and Water Project 71-1, Set Special Meeting Date I
December 10,1979 at 7:30 p.m.
c. Development Contract Approval, Ri chard Ersbo, Lake Lucy Road.
d. Set Special t~eeting Date, December 8, 1979, at 9:00 a.m., Tour 1979
Public Improvement Projects.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion
carri ed.
NEAR MOUNTAIN, PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT 'PLAN: Council members modified two of
the Planning Commission recommendations as listed in the Assistant Manager/LUC1s
report of November 30, 1979.
2. Approve the preliminary development plan including the subdivision with
the condition that no single family lot be smaller than 11,700 square feet.
5. That the street widths as shown on the exhibit be accepted.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the preliminary development plan as amended
this evening. Motion seconded by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
REASSIGNMENT OF CITY EASEMENT FOR CITY SIGN, LOT1~ BLOCK 1, ZAMOR ADDITION:
RESOLUTION #79-74: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing
the ~~ayor and City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed releasing Lot 1, Block 1
from the sign easement. Resolution seconded by Councilman Swenson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving~ and Swenson.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Swenson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
Don Ashworth
Ci ty Manager
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