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SPECIAL CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1978
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the followinq
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. Councilman
Neveaux was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda
with the following additions:
1. Review public meeting schedule - referendum.
2. January 16 reqular meeting date - reschedule.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - RIDING MOWER: The city received three bids ranging
from $3,550 - $3,761.01. Specifications were discussed with staff
noting that the low bid met such specifications.
Councilman Pearson moved to award the low bid from Thurk Body and
Implement in the amount of $3,550 for a 1978 Allis Chalmers riding
mower. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - CHAIN LINK FENCE: Staff presented copies of bids received
and noted that the low bid met city specifications.
Councilman Geving moved to award the low bid to Century Fence in the
amount of $2,347.00 to fence the second ball field at Lake Ann Park.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - FOUR DOOR SEDAN:
for a four door sedan:
Waconia Ford Mercury, Inc.
Mason l~otor Co.
Frontier Dodge, Inc.
Ridgedale Ford
Harold Chevrolet, Inc.
The following bids were received
Nova
Malibu
$ 4,580.00
4,635.55
4,646.83
4,647.00
4,674.73
4,985.48
4,764.00
4,790.00
Jordan Ford, Inc.
Superior Ford
Councilman Pearson moved to accept the low bid of Waconia Ford Mercury
for a 1978 Fairmont in the amount of $4,625.00 including tinted glass.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. . The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Waritz moved to approve the December 19,· 1977,
council minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the December 6, 1977, Park and
Recreation Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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METROPOLITAN ANIMAL PATROL SERVICES: The council discussed the 1978
contract with MAPSI for patrol service. Certain problems incurred
by the city this past year were discussed as·well as possible means I
to insure such was alleviated in 1978. The contract, as presented,
was previously approved as part of the 1978 budget. The council
took no action.
RULES OF PROCEDURE: Councilman Geving moved to approve the rules
of procedure for the conduct of city council business. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: Councilman Pearson moved to designate the
Carver County Herald as the official city newspaper. Motion seconded
by Councilman Waritz. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY: Councilman Pearson moved to designate the
State Bank of Chanhassen as the official depository of the city and
authorize the Mayor and Treasurer or Manager as authorized signatures
for all city checks and the following persons be authorized to
enter the safety deposit box: Mayor or Treasurer or Manager. The
Mayor's and Manager's facsimile signature be used on all city checks.
Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY: Councilman Geving moved to appoint Russell Larson
and Craig Mertz as City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney,
respectively. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and
Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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FINANCIAL CONSULTANT: No action was taken.
ACTING MAYOR: Councilman Geving moved to appoint Councilman Neveaux
as Acting Mayor to serve in the absence of the elected Mayor. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
FIRE MARSHAL: Councilman Pearson moved to appoint Mark Littfin as
Fire Marshal for the City of Chanhassen. Motion seconded by
Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
CONSULTING ENGINEER: Councilman Waritz moved that the firm of
Schoell and Madson, Inc. be designated as the Consulting Engineer
for the City of Chanhassen. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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CITY AUDITOR: Councilman Pearson moved to table action. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
WEED INSPECTOR: Councilman Waritz moved to appoint Mayor Hobbs as
official weed inspector and Jerry Schlenk as acting assistant weed
inspector. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
FIRE CHIEF: Councilman Geving moved. to confirm the recommendation of
the volunteer firemen that Jack Kreger be appointed Fire Chief. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
PAINTING WATER TOWER: The engineer presented a report noting that the
water tower on West 76th Street has been operating since 1965 without
being repaired or repainted. It is anticipated that sand blasting and
patching will be required. The manager presented a financial analysis
reflecting that projected funds from the water availability fund will
be available to insure existing debts can be paid for from this fund
as well as carrying out the estimated $20,000 painting costs in 1978.
RESOLUTION #78-01: Councilman,Pearsonrooved the adòpt_ion of a
resolution authorizing the çityengineer to prepare plans añd
specifications and advertise for bíds for painting the water tower.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS; Councilman Pearson moved to approve
the Planning Commission recommendation to reappoint Jerry Neher and
Les Bridger to three year terms to expire December 31, 1980. Motion
seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
TRAFFIC STUDY STATUS REPORT: Council members discussed the engineer's
report of January 5, 1978.
RED CEDAR POINT: The homeowners in the area requested removal of the
stop signs on Juniper at the intersection with Red Cedar Point Drive.
The engineer noted that the stop signs are not being obeyed therefore
making the intersection more dangerous and recommended removal of the
stop signs. Placement of a street light at Red Cedar Point Road and
Minnewashta Parkway is recommended. Minimum speed limits of 30 miles
per hour on residential streets are established by State Law. Alteration
of speed limits can be made only upon authority of the Commissioner
of Highways.
Councilman Pearson moved to remove the stop signs on Juniper at the
intersection with Red Cedar Point Drive, install a street light at
Red Cedar Point Drive and Minnewashta Parkway, and include a "no
through street" sign. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.· The·
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and
Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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CARVER BEACH: A petition received requests placement of a stop sign
on Carver Beach Road at West 68th Street, "Caution Children at Play"
signs and reduction in the speed limit. The engineer feels the I
Carver Beach Road/West 68th Street intersection does warrant stop
signs because of limited visibility. The State does not recommend
placing "Children at Play" signs anywhere unless it is not
apparent to the motorist to exert caution.
Councilman Geving moved to place stop signs on Carver Beach-Road
at West 68th Street and look into the possibility of installing a
"Not a Through Street" sign at the entrance to Carver Beach. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
FRONTIER TRAIL: The city has received requests to install additional
stop signs along Frontier Trail. The engineer feels additional signs
are not warranted.
SANTA FE TRAIL: Complaints of heavy traffic and speeding have been
received. Homeowners suggested stop signs at Santa Fe Circle and
vacating Great Plains Blvd. between West 76th Street and Santa Fe
Trail. Traffic counts indicate that Santa Fe Trail does have
through traffic. However, speed surveys do not indicate motorists
are speeding. Vacation of Great Plains Blvd. would shift a heavy
volume of traffic to West 76th Street. The Planning Commission and
engineer do not recommend the vacation. Placement of the stop siqns
is not warranted.
The Manager would attempt to notify each of the neighborhoods as
to Council action.
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1978 SALARIES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the City Manager's
recommendation of January 9, 1978, regarding 1978 salaries for
full time personnel with the exception of increasing the 1978
salary of the Mechanic by $300 per year over the City Manager's
recommendation. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any council member wished to
discuss any items on the consent agenda. As no council member
questioned any items, Councilman Pearson moved to accept all consent
agenda items as recommended by the City Manager.
a. Municipal State Aid Agreements, State of Minnesota.
Resolution #78-02.
b. Tax Increment Financing. Resolution #78-03 in support of
existing tax increment law.
c. Appoint Jerry Schlenk and Jack Kreger to WAFTA
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz.
votes. Motion carried.
Board.
voted in favor:
No negative
JANUARY 16 REGULAR MEETING - RESCHEDULED: The City Manager
recommended the Council reschedule the next regular meeting from
January 16 to January 23.
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Councilman Geving moved to reschedule the next regular Council
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meeting from January 16, 1978, to January 23, 1978. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
Councilman Waritz moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Geving,' and Waritz. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager