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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1981
Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn.
the Pledge to the Flag.
the following members present:
The meeting was opened with
Councilman Neveaux stated there will be a meeting Wednesday at 7:30a.m. with
representatives of Minnetonka, Inc. to discuss an alternate site for the location of
Minnetonka, Inc.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the agenda as presented with
the following additions: City Sand Storage Site, Chanhassen Mailing Addresses, and
HRA Current Position on Downtown Project, and remove item b. from the consent agenda.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Geving, Neveaux, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Horn moved
seconded by Councilman Geving.
Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and
to approve the September 8, 1981, Council minutes. Motion
The following voted in favor: Councilwoman Swenson,
Horn. Mayor Hamilton abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the September 21, 1981, Council minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Councilwoman Swenson,
Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. Mayor Hamilton abstained. Motion carried.
Council members requested a legal opinion from the City Attorney's Office on the City's
position relative to Fox Chase. The opinion will be forthcoming after the Corps of
Engineer's decision is received.
Councilman Horn moved to approve the September 28, 1981, Council minutes. Motion seconded
by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen
Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. Councilwoman Swenson abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Horn moved to note the September 23, 1981, Planning Commission minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
Council members requested the Planning Commission minutes, (approv:ed_ DL_noL_approved)
in their entirety, whenever possible, when items appear on the Council agenda.
NEW HORIZON HOMES, INC. - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: New Horizon Homes is requesting that
their development contract be amended to allow for a time extension to repay special
assessments against their property for projects 75-2, 75-3, and 74-2. The Engineer
recommended a ten year repayment schedule with the balance being paid during the
third year.
Councilman Horn moved to table action until the City Attorney has prepared a
document reflecting proposed changes in assessments and guarantees to assure
assessments. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in
Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn.
votes. Motion carried.
specific
payment of
favor:
No negative
LAKE MINNEWASHTA REGIONAL PARK: Pat Murphy, Carver County Public Works Director, was
present to review the proposed park plan for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. A temporary
boat access has been installed. The County intends to construct a fence along Ches-
Mar Drive and the southern boundary of the park next spring. This winter will see
groomed cross-country ski trails in the park. Councilman Neveaux suggested that the
access be chained with a closing time of 10:00 p.m. from now to the beginning of ice
fishing. At that time the closing hours will be lifted.
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CABLE TELEVISION: Mayor Hamilton discussed the previous actions of the Cable Television
Committee. Bob McDonald, representing the southwest cable consortium, discussed the
history of the consortium and cautioned the Council to wait for completion of the
cable system prior to attempting to negotiate an extension of service.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT, 2141 MELODY HILL ROAD: Mr. and Mrs. Curt Ostrom were present
seeking approval to subdivide a parcel of land into six single family lots. The
Planning Commission at their September 23, 1981, meeting recommended approval of
the subdivision and to the granting of a variance to the length of the cul-de-sac
with the following conditions:
1. The applicant receive a land alteration permit from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District.
2. That the applicant enter into a Development Contract with the City that will
assure the standards and completion of improvements for the plat.
3. That the applicant design the access to the north in a manner that will preserve
as much of the existing vegetation as possible.
The City Engineer recommended that the watermain be looped to West 65th Street and
Melody Hill Road.
Don Kelly, 2081 West 65th Street, expressed concern about the location of a path
through the area to the Minnetonka West Junior High.
Councilwoman Swenson moved to approve the preliminary plat with the recommendations
of the City Engineer in his letter of September 23, 1981, points 1, 2, and 3 and
add point 4 , that the City Engineer be authorized to work out a trail easement
with the applicant through the plat, and the recommendations of the City Planner
dated September 17, 1981, and approve a variance on the length of the cul-de-sac.
Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. I
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT, 1611 WEST 63RD STREET: Russell Stoddart is seeking approval to
subdivide off two 15,000 square foot lots from his property. The City Planner
stated that the applicant has been advised that if further subdivision of the
property is contemplated, additional right-of- way along the cartway on the south
side of the property should be dedicated at this time. The applicant does not wish
to do so at this time. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Council members felt that Mr. Stoddart should look at total development for his
whole piece of property and request plat approval for a portion. He should
demonstrate ways to solve the drainage problem. Two foot contour information is
required.
Mayor Hamilton moved to table action on this proposal. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson,
Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried.
DEBT SERVICE STUDY: The City Manager presented a report prepared by Long, Froehling,
and Associates reflecting the assets and liabilities of the long term debt for the
City.
BILLS: Councilman Horn moved to approve the bills as presented: checks #13011 through
#13090 in the amount of $9,850,133.47 and checks #17069 through #17162 in the amount I
of $122,859.65. Check #17141 to be held until the City Engineer verifies the
contract with Schoell and Madson for the Infiltation and Inflow Study. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Mayor Hamilton questioned the use of SMI Testing when Schoell and Madson, Inc. is the
engineering firm used by the City.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hamilton asked if any members wished to discuss items on the
Consent Agenda. There being no additional comments, Councilman Horn moved to approve
the following items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
a. Set Special Meeting, Comprehensive Plan Response from Metropolitan Council and
Salary Review, October 21, 1981.
c. Reduction of Letter of Credit for Hesse Farm Second Addition.
d. Drainage Complaint, 3611 Ironwood Road, Authorize Engineer to Prepare Options.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
SANITARY SEWER FEASIBILITY STUDY, COUNTY ROAD 17 AND HIGHWAY 5: Councilman Horn moved
to authorize the City Engineer, Bill Monk to prepare an update to the feasibility
study but that it be delayed until after the comprehensive plan review on October 21.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton,
Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and Horn. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
AMERIC-INN: Jim Graves was present seeking approval of a permit to complete concrete
masonry and underground plumbing prior to approval of the conditional use permit.
The conditional use permit will be on the Council Agenda for October 26.
CITY SAND STORAGE SITE: Councilman Horn noted that he thought the Council wanted the
storage pile kept at the old maintenance building and not brought to the Public Works
building. It was decided that any more deliveries of salt or sand will be made to the
old maintenance building. The City Engineer will prepare a report on the use of salt
on the city streets.
CHANHASSEN MAILING ADDRESSES: Councilman Geving suggested that a letter be sent to
the Chanhassen Postmaster under the Mayor's signature regarding Chanhassen mailing
addresses.
HRA CURRENT POSITION ON DOWNTOWN PROJECT: Councilman Horn reported that the HRA has
approved field survey work to be done this fall.
COMPUTER HELP FOR SMALL CITIES: Mayor Hamilton called attention to an article in the
"League of Minnesota Cities" Magazine regarding a program being set up by the League
and several cities to handle utility bills and financial services. Wayzata is the
pilot city. Mayor Hamilton, the City Manager, and City Engineer will view the computer.
Councilman Geving moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilwoman Swenson, Councilmen Neveaux, Geving, and
Horn. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 a.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager