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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1978
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the
following members present: Councilmen Geving andNeveaux~ Councilman
Pearson was attending a Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting and
came late. Councilman Waritz was absent. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the agenda
as presented with the following additions:
1. Trash behind Colonial Center.
2. Discussion of the referendum.
3. Right-of-way acquisition - Chaska School District.
4. Escrow Accounts.
5. Frontier Motif.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Geving and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
HEALTH INSURANCE PROPOSALS: Kay Klingelhutz and Karen Engelhardt
of the employee insurance committee were present to answer questions
on the bids.
Councilman Pearson moved to accept the insurance proposal as submitted
to the Council by the City Manager and Insurance Committee. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Geving moved to approve the February 6, 1978,
Council minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Geving and Neveaux. Councilman
Pearson abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the February 8, 1978, Planning
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving stated, "I respect Hud's comments on page 2 (February
8, 1978, Planning Commission minutes) but I must disagree with the
statement that, I think we are being pressured by the council, realtors,
and citizens to open up estate type developments in other parts of the
city. I don't know what he meant by that or the manner in which it
was said but I don't think that the council, at any time, has publicly
stated or attempted to pressure estate type developments in any
part of the city."
Councilman Pearson stated, "I have to second that comment."
Mayor Hobbs stated, '''1 agree. I don't think that we have been
pushing toward that. I think we are looking for guidance in some
areas but I think the council feels as strongly as most of the Planning
Commission about controlled deve,lopment in the areas where we are
planning for it."
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the February 7, 1978, Park and
Recreation Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION - APPLE VALLEY RED-E-MIX: A
representative from Apple Valley was unable to attend this
meeting and asked that this request be tabled.
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Councilman Pearson moved to table this until such time as Apple
Valley Red-E-Mix requests to be placed back on the agenda. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
The Council will only reconsider this matter if additional new
facts are presented by Apple Valley.
BILLS: Councilman Pearson moved to approve bills
21, 1978. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
dated February
The following
Neveaux, and
1978 LIQUOR LICENSE FEES: A letter was received from Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Krueger favoring a continuation of the present fee schedule
for 1978. Harry Pauly was present.
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the fee schedule for 1978
liquor license fees as adopted in 1977 in Ordinance 2-E. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
SCHOLER REPLAT - LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 1, ST.
Bob Scholer and Willard Pauly were present.
held a public hearing on the proposed replat
as requested.
HUBERTUS ADDITION: I
The Planning Commission
and recommended approval
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the replatting of Lots 9 and
10, Block 1, St. Hubertus and grant variances to the lot size,
front yard minimum frontage, and ordinance requirement that road
access be to a street other than a collector street with the
understanding that the unit charges will be paid with the
application for a building permit. The applicant will prepare
a final plat in accordance with Section 10 of Ordinance 33.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, LYMAN LUMBER: Bill Ziemer and Peter
Throdahlpresented proposed development plans for Lyman Lumber IS
proposed construction east of Highway 101 and north of Highway 5.
The Manager noted that the presentation was simply to make the
Council aware of the plans which had previously been approved and
changes to these plans as proposed by Lyman Lumber. The applicant's
recognized that these changes will have to be submitted to the
Planning Commission for their comments and a determination as to
whether a public hearing would be required.
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As a part of their request, Lyman Lumber is asking that the
Council consider the use of industrial revenue bonds for their
construction. The Manager recommended that the Council establish
criteria in determining which projects or types of construction
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would be considered for industrial revenue bond financing.
There was general concern by the Council that criteria should be
established. Generally the Council supported the use of industrial
revenue bonds but could not specifically state that they would
approve this type of financing for Lyman Lumber not knowing the
specific criteria to be established and/or whether the Council will
approve the proposed changes in the development plans. No official
action was taken.
1978 GATE FEES, LAKE ANN PARK: Councilman Neveaux moved to accept
the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission to set the
1978 permit fees for Lake Ann Park at $2.00 gate fee, $2.00 resident
sticker, and a $12.00 non-resident sticker. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux. Councilman Geving voted no. Motion
carried.
Councilman Geving -"I am not in favor of raising the park fees. I
think the city has an obligation to the people of Chanhassen. I
think we should not attempt to raise revenues through the gates to
fund the park activities. I don't think that was the original-intent
of the original fees. The original fees as I remember them, were for
people outside of Chanhassen to pay their way for the improvements
that were made. I think a nominal fee, such as $1.00, was necessary
so that everybody paid something. I just hope that at some future
I point we don't try to gear this to the cost of living."
AMEND 1978 BUDGET - PANEL TRUCK: The Manager discussed possible
revenue sources that could be used to purchase this vehicle. The
Council felt alternate price estimates should be received for a
crew cab pick-up, van, and panel truck.
ESCROW ACCOUNTS: A report will be submitted to the Council in March.
FRONTIER MOTIF: Councilman Geving questioned why the Sorenson
building does not have a frontier motif.
Councilman Geving moved to refer this to the Planning
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving.
votes. Motion carried.
Commission.
voted in favor:
No negative
COLONIAL SHOPPING CENTER: Councilman Geving asked what can be done
about the trash that has collected behind the shopping center. The
Manager will write letters to the landlord and tennant regarding
this matter.
REFERENDUM MEETINGS: Members discussed the informational meetings
they have attended. Mayor Hobbs will asked Al Klingelhutz to write
a letter to the editor for inclusion in the Carver County Herald
supporting the referendum issues.
MSAS 101 - EASEMENT ACQUISITION - CHASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Councilman
Neveaux moved to authorize the City Attorney to negotiate with the
Chaska School District on the basis of $7,500 per acre valuation.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Neveaux and Geving. Councilman Pearson
abstained. Motion carried.
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NORTH SEWER SERVICE AREA: The City Manager noted that a report
will be förthcoming on potential financing for the north service
area.
Councilman Neveaux moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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