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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 21, 1978
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. Councilman
Waritz came late.
FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY: Representatives from Housing and Urban
Development, Federal Insurance Administration and the Department of
Natural Resources were present and outlined the proposed flood plain
areas. They explained how the program relates to insurance coverage
of flood damages and what circumstances have to be present in order to
qualify for claims against the program. Within 90 days the 6ity has
time to comment and within that period the City will receive proof of
the final plan as proposed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - NORTH LAKE SUSAN WATERMAIN, PHASE I:
RESOLUTION #78-40: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a resolution
all bids submitted for the North Lake Susan Watermain, Phase I project.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #78-41: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution
directing staff to proceed with the acquisition of the trunk sewer
right-of-way for the North Lake Susan Project extending from its connectior
with the terminus of the Lake Ann Interceptor Phase I westerly across
the Ward property and the Chanhassen Lakes Business Park property up to
Highway #5. Resolution seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
PARTIAL VACATION OF HAWTHORNE
Mayor Hobbs called the public hearing to order at 8:30 p.m. with the
following interested persons present:
C. Peter Linsmayer
Bill Brezinsky
Frances Jacques
This hearing is to consider the partial vacation of Hawthorne from
Nez Perce to a point perpendicular to the eastern lot line of Lot 1648,
Carver Beach. The Planning Commission, in recommending approval of the
Jacobson replat recommended that this vacation be accomplished.
Councilman Neveaux moved to close the public hearing. Motlon seconded
by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Hearing closed at 8:33 p.m.
PARTIAL VACATION OF HAWTHORNE:
RESOLUTION #78-42: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution
vacating a portion of Hawthorne as setforth in the City Manager's
letter of August 21, 1978. Resolution seconded by Councilman Geving.
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The following voted in favor:
Neveaux, Geving, and Waritz.
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
No negative votes. Motion carried.
SOUTH LOTUS LAKE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: I
RESOLUTION #78-43: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution ordering the improvement project as presented in the
Engineer's feasibility report dated December 1977 conditioned upon
the Attorney receiving easements at a cost not to exceed $1.00 per
owner and authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids for the
project. Resolution seconded by Councilman Neveaux. 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 July 31, 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.
Amend the August 7, 1978, Council minutes under SUBDIVISION REQUEST,
GEORGE WAY by adding: The Council took this action after alluding
to the Planning Commission Public Hearing minutes of July 26, 1978.
Amend the August 7, 1978, Council minutes under REVIEW HOUSE MOVING
PERMIT, ROMAN SINNEN by adding: The Council would like to look at
the letter from Mr. Norlander.
Amend the August 7, 1978 Council minutes under LOTUS LAKE ESTATES
by adding: The developer has agreed to abandon his request for I
credit on the park dedication fee.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the August 7, 1978, Council
minutes as amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the August 14, 1978, Council
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Waritz.
No negative votes. Motion carried. -
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the July 26, 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 Pearson moved to note the August 9, 1978, Planning Commission
minutes. 11otion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
MANDATORY PLANNING/C011PREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRESS, REVIEW CONTRACT
FOR SERVICES/CITY PLANNER'S POSITION: Planning Commission members I
and city staff agreed to the following recommendation.s to the Council:
1. That a contract for services to complete the Comprehensive Plan
should not be cons idered. ..-
2. That the Council should hire a City Planner..
3. That Planner should be delegated the responsibility to complete
the Comprehensive Plan as a number one priority.
4. That the Assistant City Planner should continue to carry out a
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majortty of the da~ly functions and be the planning representative to
the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, ?lanning Comm~ssion, and City
Council.
Councilman Pearson moved to set a beginning salary for the City Planner
at $17,500 per year. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved that the Assistant City Planner's salary be
increased by $100.00 per month or on a yearly basis from $11,200 to
$12,400. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
PARK CHARGE, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES: Councilman Waritz
moved to refer this back to the Park and Recreation Commission with
the suggestion that they hold a public meeting and forward back to
the Council with a more definitive recommendation. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
BILLS: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the bills dated August 21
1978, with the exception of the Xeroxçorporation bill in the amount
of $763.26 which the Council would like verified. Motion seconded by
Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
ROGER THOMPSON, FRONT YARD VARIANCE RE UEST: Mr. Thompson is requesting
a oot ront yar variance at 3 5 Lone Cedar Lane in order to
construct a home. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals held a public
hearing and recommended approval.
Councilman Pearson moved to grant a front yard variance for Roger
Thompson as requested in Planning Case P-572. Motion seconded by
Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
YARD STORAGE SHEDS IN R-1 DISTRICT: The Council referred this back to
the Planning Commission to consider specific methods of considering
such storage sheds as an allowable use, through an administrative
process, including an appeals process.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any Council member wished to
discuss any items on the consent agenda. It was requested that item b,
1979 Police Contract, be discussed separately. As no additional
comments were received, Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the
following items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
a. Audit contract, 1978 - M. J. Long.
c. Resolution Establishing Polling Places, Times, and Selection of
Election Judges/Compensation. Judges and Counters $3.00 per hour.
Chairman $3.50 per hour. Resolution #78-44.
d. Commission Appointment. Appoint Katherine Ross to the Community
Facilities Study Committee.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
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1979 POLICE CONTRACT: Councilman Geving moved to accept the contract
for police services from Carver County with the addition of an addendum
to be attached by the city outlining the level of service that is
expected in 1979. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The I
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
Waritz. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
at 10:45 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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