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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 1978
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. The
meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. Hud Hollenback,
Craig Mertz, Russell Larson, Bill Brezinsky, and Bob Waibel were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the agenda
as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - REFINANCE BONDS OF
bid tabulation sheets as presented
were received:
Bidder
First National Bank of Minneapolis
BancNorthwest
Continental Bank
The First National Bank of Chicago
Dain, Kalman & Quail, Inc.
The First National Bank of St. Paul
1978: Council members reviewed the
by Bob Sanders. The following bids
Interest Rate
5.5198%
5.5603%
5.5639%
RESOLUTION #78-27: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a
resolution authorizing the sale of $2,390,000 general obligation
refunding improvement bonds of 1978 to First National Bank of Minneapolis
and BancNorthwest at an interest rate of 5~5198%. Resolution seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, waritz, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the April 24, 1978,
Council minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Waritz moved to approve the May 15, 1978, Council minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the May 22, 1978, Council
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
negative votes. Motion carried.
minutes.
favor:
No
Councilman Geving moved to note the May 10, 1978, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the May 24, 1978, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the April 25, 1978, HRA minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
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Councïlman Waritz moved to note the May
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes.
2, 1978, Park and Recreation
Councilman Neveaux. The
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the May
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes.
16, 1978, Park and Recreation
Councilman Pearson. The
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the May
Commission minutes. M.otion seconded by
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes.
23, 1978, Park and Recreation
Councilman Geving. The
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the May 23, 1978, Ecological Committee
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
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DUNN AND CURRY - REQUEST TO CHANGE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND BUSINESS
PARK PHASING AND SECURITY AGREEMENT: JUlius Smith, Ed Dunn, Rod Hardy,
Stelios ASlanidis, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schmieg, and Don Schmieg were
present. Dunn and Curry Real Estate Management, Inc. etal are petitioning
to change the project to provide immediate sewer and water service and
street access to the area west of proposed County Road 17 and north of
the railroad tracks instead of the area east of new County Road 17 and
north of Lake Susan. The total project costs would be reduced from
$2,644,300 to $2,400,766.
Mr. Vic Schmieg stated he is concerned about County Road 17 and the
right of entry the city is requesting for the installation of a water
main. He feels the city should purchase the right-of-way for County
Road 17 and then the right of entry would not be needed. He verbally
agreed to the waiving of a public hearing. Mr. Schmieg requested the
Council consider deferring his assessments.
Councilman Pearson moved to table action on this item to June 19 and
authorized the attorney to proceed with appraisals for the right-of-way
alignment of County Road 17. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BEACH LOT - ALLEN GRAY, SUNNYSLOPE ADDITION: Staff has received a
request from Mr. Gray asking that his application for a conditional
use permit on Lot 37 be indefinitely withdrawn.
Councilman Neveaux moved to dismiss the petition from Allen Gray
and that he be notified of this action and that if he wants to pursue
this he will have to restart the process from the initial point.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN, ROBERT RITTER - MINNEWASHTA
CREEK: Mr. Ritter was present requesting approval for subdivision
and rezoning of Minnewashta Creek located between County Road 15 and
Highway 7. He is proposing 36 residential lots of which six are
proposed for· duplexes. The Planning Commission held a public hearing
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on the proposal and recowÆended approval.
The City Attorney has inspected the covenants and restrictions
and found them to be satisfactory.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the rezoning from R-IA to P-l of
Outlot A, Minnewashta Creek First Addition (Planning Case P-499).
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the preliminary plat and preliminary
development plan for Minnewashta Creek Second Addition and direct city
Staff to prepare a development contract with the developer. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR KELLYNNE ADDITION - JAMES
MC CLEARY: Mr. McCleary is requesting approval to subdivide 4.7 acres
on the southwestern shore of Lake Minnewashta into seVen residential
lots and to approve a conditional use permit for Outlot A as a private
beach lot. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
proposal and recommendea approval.
Councilman Neveaux moved to send this back to the Planning Commission
for clarification of lot width at the setback line and also the variance
from the Subdivision Ordinance that states that lot depth shall not
be greater than two times the width. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Neveaux,
Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - THE PRESS, INC. This will be on the
June 19th Council agenda.
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - HANSEN AND KLINGELHUTZ: This will be
on the June 12th Council agenda.
FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE - NELSON "BUD" ANDRUS: Mrs. Andrus was
present requesting a l3~ foot front yard variance to construct a home
on Lot 3, Blqck 1, Trolls Glen First Addition. The Board of Adjustments
and Appeals held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval subject
to the execution of an agreement between the City and the architect
and/or owner that the City is not responsible for any and all hazards
intrinsic to the property.
Councilman Neveaux moved to grant the variance request in concurrance
with the conditions stated by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
at their public hearing of May 16, 1978, on the front yard setback
variance request for Nelson "Bud" Andrus at Lot 3, Block 1, Trolls Glen
First Addition. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST - LARRY KERBER: Mr. Kerber was present requesting
variances to add to his existing house and garage on Lot 13, Block 2,
Scholer's Second Addition. The variances requested are as follows:
a) lot area variance of 2,000 square feet; b) side yard variance of
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four feet; c) front yard variance of 14 feet. The Board of
Adjustments and Appeals held a public hearing and recommended
approval subject to Mr. Kerber not changing the garage entrances
to the north. This would involve a separate consideration because
of the involvement of public right-of-way.
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Councilman Geving moved to grant the variances for Mr. Larry Kerber,
Planning Case P-545, as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman
Waritz. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST - MARJORIE GHERITY: Mr. Gherity was present
requ~sting variance approval to construct a home on Lots 3060-3066,
Carver Beach. Variances are requested to the lot area requirement
and to the corner lot frontage requirements. The Board of Adjustments
and Appeals held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval.
Councilman Neveaux moved to grant the request for variances for
Marjorie Gherity on Lots 3060 - 3066, Carver Beach allowing them to
construct a house on a combined lot size of 11,436 square feet. Motion
seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting I
adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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