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SPECIAL CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1978
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. Councilman
Neveaux came at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Geving moved to approve the agenda with
the addition of Sign Committee discussion. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND REQUEST - M.A. GEDNEY COMPANY: Roger Wenkus of
Juran and Moody, Joe Froehling from M. J. Long Company, and Gedney Tuttle
of the M. A. Gedney Company were present. Mr. Tuttle was present requesting
preliminary approval for industrial revenue financing in the amount of
$1,500,000 to expand their present facility at 2100 Stoughton Avenue.
RESOLUTION #78-69: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution
reciting a proposal for an industrial development project, giving
preliminary approval to the project pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal
Industrial Development Act, authorizing the submission of an application
for approval of said project to the Commissioner of Securities, and
authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and materials in
connection with said project. Resolution seconded by Councilman Geving.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
HOUSE MOVING PERMIT, VARIANCE REQUEST, BILL SCHMID: Mr. Schmid is
requesting approval to move his home from 3651 State Highway 7 to property
on the north side of Highway 7. The property at 3670 State Highway 7
presently has a home on it and would have to be subdivided to allow
the home to be moved onto the property. Ordinance 47 does not allow
two homes on one parcel.
Councilman Neveaux moved to deny the variance to the Zoning Ordinance and
advise the applicant to proceed with subdivision plans as per Ordinances
47 and 33. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
If Mr. Schmid proceeds to the Planning Commission, the Council would
like to have a letter from either the City of Shorewood or the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission stating they will allow a sewer
hook up to the interceptor.
NORTH LAKE SUSAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE SCFrr1IEG
RIGHT-OF-WAY: Don Schmieg and Rod Hardy were present. Councilman
Neveaux moved to authorize the City Attorney to negotiate with the Victor
Schmieg's for a 6 to 9 month exclusive option to purchase the 3.667 acre
parcel and buildings lying within at a figure mentioned in the next to
the last paragraph on page 3 of the City Attorney's letter of November
22, 1978. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
NORTH LOTUS LAKE PARK, AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL LAND: Fran
Callahan, Community Services Director, Joe Betz, Phyllis Pope, and Pat
Boyle, Park and Recrèation Commission were present. The City Manager
went through the chronology of the park acquisition to date, i.e.
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Establishment of priority to find a limited public access to Lotus
Lake and neighborhood park on the north/easterly side of the lake. I
The inadequacy of boat landing facilities at Carver Beach and
development pressures created by installation of sewer and water
improvements in the north Lotus Lake improvement project area were
primary factors in establishment of this priority.
Various potential sites were reviewed with the Near Hountain property
being selected as the most suitable site.
A concept plan of the park and limited boat access area were
developed and approved.
The city applied for and received a State grant application for
acquisition of the site. Terms of the approval included a maximum
cost of $280,000 - 50% paid by the State, 50% locally.
The property owners of the proposed park land supported the cityts
efforts and the city received and accepted an offer from them to
donate the southerly 9.2 acres of their property to the city. Although
the value of lakeshore property varies widely, the city was assured
that the value of the approximate 1,000 feet of lakeshore would be
higher than the amount required as the cityts local share of the grant
program.
The northerly parcel (remaining 19 acres of property offered for
sale to the city) does have significant assessments against it and
although monies are available for paYment of these, such could hinder
the cityts ability to carry out development at the site.
Councilman Neveaux moved to authorize the City Attorney and City
Manager to proceed with finalizing acquisition of that part of the I
east 682 feet of Government Lot 3 measured at right angles to the
easterly line thereof, lying southerly of Pleasant View Road for the
figure mentioned in the City Managerts report of November 22, 1978.
The source of funds be as recommended by the City Manager in his
letter of November 22, 1978. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Waritz. Nayor Hobbs voted no. Motion carried.
FRONT YARD VARIANCE - B-T LAND COMPANY: Rick Murray was present
requesting a ten foot front yard variance for Lot 31, Block 2, Lotus
Lake Estates in order to provide gravity sewer to a new home due to
the terrain.
Councilman Geving moved to deny the variance request at this time.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Members felt the request is premature as no homes have been built in
the area. The Council requested a report from the City Engineer
regarding the location of sewer service to Lots 30 and 31, Block 2,
Lotus Lake Estates.
LIFT STATION SCREENING, HIBBERT HILL PROPERTY: The City Manager was I
instructed to write a letter to Mr. Hill outlining the city's intent
to carry out plantings prior to July 1, 1979. The City Manager will
request a letter from the City Engineer and the Engineer for New
Horizon Homes stating that the drainage out of the present Carver
Beach/Carver's Pointe would not increase the intensity of the run off
in the creek.
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ARBOR LANE STOP SIGN: Councilman Pearson moved to order a stop sign
be erected on Arbor Lane at its intersection with Dartmouth. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. Mayor Hobbs voted no. Motion carried
ELECTION PROCEDURES: The City Election Chairman will prepare a report
for a future Council Agenda.
SIGN CO}~ITTEE: This item will be discussed on a future Council Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:Mayor Hobbs asked if any Council member wished to
discuss any items on the consent agenda. As no additional comments were
received, Councilman Neveaux moved to accept the consent agenda as
recommended by the City Manager.
a. Set Public Hearing Date - Proposal to expand Tax Increment District
December 18, 1978.
b. Fire Department charges for Railroad, Highway, and Car Fires.
Established uniform Carver County rate schedule.
c. Defer connection sewer requirement, Mary Kurvers, East Lotus Lake.
Approved deferment for existing residents.
d. Hansen and Klingelhutz Burd~ck Park Development Contract. Approved
contract form previously considered.,
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 adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
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