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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1981
Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members
present: Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux. Geving, and Horn. The meeting was
opened with the Pledge to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Horn moved to approve the agenda as presented with the
following additions: Waldrip Subdivision, Highway Advertising Signs, Outlot B, Lotus
Lake Estates, Letter regarding Chaparral 2nd and 3rd Additions. Motion seconded by
Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman
Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CARVER COUNTY LIBRARY LEASE AGREEMENT: Representatives of the Carver County Library
Board were present. Councilman Geving moved to accept the contract as written including
the addenda dated June 5, 1981. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and
Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Horn moved to approve the June 8, 1981, Council TIlinutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen
Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. Councilwoman Swenson abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Horn moved to note the HRA minutes of May 21, 1981. Motion seconded by
Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson,
Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No nega~ive votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Horn requested that the HRA minutes, as well as all other commission
minutes, be more complete.
Councilman Geving noted that Commissioner Whitehill was absent from the May and June
meetings and would like to know what the attendance record is of other commissioners
as well as other commission members since January 1, 1981.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the June 2, 1981, Park and Recreation Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Council members requested that the names of the absent Park and Recreation Commission
members be noted in their minutes.
CARVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD APPOINTMENT: Jack Kreger, Dale Gregory, and
Herb Schaffer were present. Councilman Neveaux moved to appoint Mike Kerber to be
Chanhassen's representative on the Carver County Emergency Services Board. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, RESCUE/GRASS FIRE VEHICLE: Jack Kreger and Dale Gregory were
present seeking approval to advertise for a Rescue/Grass Fire Vehicle to be housed
in the Satellite Fire Station. Councilman Geving moved to table action until
reviewal of all budgetary requests as a part of the 1982 budgetary process is
done. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
OUTLOT B, LOTUS LAKE ESTATES: Residents were present objecting to the way in which
the City is handling the alleged violations to the conditional use permit for Outlot B,
Lotus Lake Estates. The Assistant Citv Attornev explained that past policy ow zoning
~~ms has been that if a violation was brought to the City's attention and the propert
owner. wished to have the City consider some change that would make the use legal y
the Attorney's office has deferred prosecution of the violation if it appearea
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that the property owner was actively pursuing a council decision.
Babcock of the Lotus Lake Estates Homeowners Association has filed
with the City for Planning Commission and Council consideration.
Mr. Aaron
an application
SHOOTING BAN: Two residents were present with the understanding that this item I
was to be on the agenda. Council members explained this item will be on the
June 29 agenda.
WEST 79TH STREET: Frank Kurvers was present objecting the cars parked along both
sides of West 79th Street. The Assistant City Attorney explained that the Hanus
Conditional Use Permit states that tr-2 City reserves the right to establish a no
parking zone along West 79th Street. A zone of that nature has never been adopted
by the Council so it is not in violation. Mr. Kurvers requested a copy of the
Hanus Conditional Use Permit.
Conditional Use Permits and City enforcement of them will be on the June 24
Council Agenda.
BILLS: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the bills as presented: Checks #12688
through #12758 in the amount of $546,166.24, checks #16605 through 16716 in the
amount of $351,804.91, and checks #16488 and #16490 in the amount of $3,341.73.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Council~,oman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
EAST LOTUS LAKE PARK, FINALIZE GRANT APPLICATION: Councilman Neveaux moved to
accept the City Manager's recommendation of June 15, 1981, wherein he suggests
Alternate 2 be approved and staff authorized to finalize the grant for the 20
acre East Lotus Lake Park. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following I
voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving,
and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Horn requested previous minutes where discussion took place on this item.
LOTUS TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY: A petition was received from residents along Lotus
Trail asking that the street be upgraded. Council members would like to see the
petition and determine ho~v many of the signers live along Lotus Trail, and what
percentage of the homeowners signed the petition for the street. The drainage
problem at 6780 Lotus Trail \vas discussed. Bill Honk, City Engineer, stated
that he felt the drainage problem was a separate issue and should be handled as
such.
Councilwoman Swenson moved to table this item until the Council has a feasibility
study on the 6780 Lotus Trail drainage problem and that consideration be given
to the overall pattern of the streets in Carver Beach. At the time this.is.to
be considered, notices be sent to the petition signers. Council members will
receive a copy of the original petition. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen
Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried.
SIGN CO~lliITTEE APPOINTMENT: Councilman Horn moved to appoint Michael Thompson
to the Sign Committee. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, I
and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW: Mark Koegler reviewed,with the Council, the comprehensive
plan. Council~voman Swenson expressed concern about how the City will govern
run-off to the lakes.
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Councilman Geving suggested that housing for senior citizens should be included in
the goals and policies section.
The location of the MUSA Line was discussed. The Planning Commission will be reviewing
this at their next meeting.
Councilman Neveaux expressed concern that he hoped the text would reflect both
philosophies, the philosophy of the City of Chanhassen over the years, developed
upon, and the fact that the City believes these figures are more reflective of true
and future conditions, however, the City will accept the projections of the Metropolitan
Council.
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS, 1981 BONDING, DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT:
RESOLUTION #81-20: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a resolution finding a
need for the financing of the Chanhassen Downtown Project and authorizing the issuance
of general obligation tax increment bonds to finance public improvement costs.
Resolution seconded by Mayor Hamilton. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
VENDING SERVICE CONTRACT:
the concessionaire except
month and 10% thereafter.
in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
No negative votes. Motion
Councilwoman Swenson moved to accept the agreement for
that item 2 would be 8% of the net profit for the first
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn.
carried.
ORDINANCE #47: Councilwoman Swenson is working on revising certain sections of this
ordinance.
LOTUS LAKE ESTATES OUTLOT B: Councilman Horn requested clear definitions of beach
lots and conservation easements. Council members requested a copy of the conditional
use permit, covenants and all pertinent minutes dealing with this property.
HAZARDOUS WASTE SELECTION CRITERIA: Bob Waibel gave a report on a meeting he attended
on July 11.
SIGN COMMITTEE: Councilwoman Swenson asked council members for their oplnlon of
advertising signs. Council members generally agreed not to allow them.
Councilman Horn moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving,
and Horn. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned at 12:40 a.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager