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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECFMBER 18, 1978
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson and Geving. Councilman Waritz came
at 7:50 p.m. Councilman Neveaux was absent. The meeting was opened with
the Pledge to the Flag. Councilman Elect Dick Matthews was present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - SOUTH LOTUS LAKE DRAINAGE PROJECT 78-1: Two bids were
received on this project with the low bid 12% above the feasibility study
estimate.
RESOLUTION #78-72: Councilman Geving moved the adoption ofa resolution
accepting the bid from Ideal Enterprises in the amount of $46,878.00
contingent upon approval from the Soil Conservation Service after their
meeting of December 21st and confirmation of the grant. Resolution
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the December 4, 1978,
Council minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the December 11, 1978, CounciL:minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the November 29, 1978, Planning
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Waritz came at- 7:50 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any Council Member wished to discuss
any items on the consent agenda. Mayor Hobbs asked that item c. -
Building Permit, Move existing home to Lot 1, Block 3, Larson Subdivision -
be discussed separately. As no additional comments were received,
Councilman Waritz moved to approve the following items pursuant to the
City Manager's recommendations:
a. Animal Control Contract - 1979.
b. Cycle Utility Billing - 1979.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
HOUSE MOVING PERMIT - 337 PLEASANT VIEW ROAD: James R. Johnson is
requesting approval to move a house onto Lot 1, Block 3, Larson Subdivision.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the a building permit for James R.
Johnson to move a home onto Lot 1, Block 3, Larson Subdivision. The
Building Inspector will report to the Council on the progress of the
move by May 15, 1979. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
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voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
EXPANSION OF BOUNDARIES OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT TO INCLUDE
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 5
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Mayor Hobbs called the hearing to order at 8:00 p.m. with the
following interested persons present:
Tom Droegemueller, 508 Laredo Lane
Frank Kurvers, 7220 Chanhassen Road
Thomas Klingelhutz, 225 West 77th Street
Al Klingelhutz, 8601 Great Plains Blvd.
Larry Buchheit, 535 West 78th Street
C. M. Niemeyer, 6798 Huron
W. D. Gullickson, 830 Pleasant View Road
C. Peter Linsmayer, 7421 Frontier Trail
The purpose of this hearing is to reaffirm prior approval of
redevelopment plan, consider an amendment to the plan to allow for
acquisition/resale associated with Roos development project, and
consider expansion of the boundaries of the existing tax increment
district to include commercial/industrial park south of Highway 5.
The City Attorney's office recommended that the Council reconfirm their
previous action to ensure legal technicalities did not occur. This
pIan did not call for rezoning of any properties, optional street
configurations, acquisition of properties, relocation of owners, etc.
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The redevelopment pIan did not include specific acquisitions of
property. As the HRA has attempted to stimulate the construction
of a professional building (Roos development) in the downtown area,
the plan would require amendment to allow for acquisition of this
specific site for this specific purpose.
The Planning Commission and HRA recommended expansion of the tax
increment district to provide additional planning tools to the City
to ensure that the commercial/industrial park south of Highway 5
becomes a reality. The area proposed for the expansion would include
the Ward property, Schmieg property and the planned commercial
properties of the North Lake Susan Development firm.
Councilman Waritz moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following-voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Hearing
closed at 8:50 p.m.
EXPANSION OF BOUNDARIES OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT TO INCLUDE
COlWŒRCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 5 AND REAFFIID1ING
PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
RESOLUTION #78-73: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a
resolution approving the redevelopment pIan, the method of financing, I
the feasibility of relocation, and the use of tax increment financing
in the Chanhassen Downtown Redevelopment Project as modified.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Waritz, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried. .
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INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND CRITERIA - NEW BUSINESSES: At the request of
the Council, Staff prepared a revised resolution establishing crit~ria
for consideration of industrial revenue bond applications. The following
amendments were discussed:
16. a. The proposed investment of the applicant in the project
equals or exceeds 20%.
1. b. PROCEDURE. includes more than 10% of equipment as a part
of the financing proposal, or
11. PROCEDURE. Industrial development revenue finan~ing proposals
which do not meet 75% of the foregoing criteria 'shall not be
given preliminary approval except upon a 4/5ths vote of the
City Council.
RESOLUTION #78-74: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution
for the Establishment of Industrial Development Revenue Financing
Criteria as amended. Resolution seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and
Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND REQUEST - PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - ROMAN ROOS:
Russell Prince, Juran and Moody, and Roman Roos were present.
RESOLUTION #78-75: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a resolution
to ~rant preliminary approval of industrial revenue bonds contingent
upon the project meeting the criteria established earlier this evening.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
BILLS: Councilman Waritz moved to approve the December 18, 1978, bills
as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Waritz, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
SITE PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMIT APPROVAL - COUNTRY KITCHEN: Terry
Savchek, Country Kitchen, and several residents of Chanhassen Estates
were present. Country Kitchen requested that this item be deleted
from this agenda to allow them to complete presentation materials and
make minor adjustments in the parking lot design. This item may be
on the January 15, 1979, agenda.
CONSIDER ORDERING FEASIBILITY STUDY - MURRAY AND MELODY HILL: Bob Sommer
requested approval to plat three lots adjacent to Chaska Road. This
request prompted the Planning Commission to ask Mr. Sommer to develop
an overall plan for the remainder of his property. Mr. Sommer prepared
an overall plan including streets for his property but the street did
not take into consideration the western part of the large lots along
Murray Hill Road. The Planning Commission held a,public hearing to
gather sentiment for a feasibility study .to include a road and to
determine whether the owners on Murray Hill Road-desired to subdivide
or if not if they would be willing to pay the deferred assessments as
privilege of larger property ownership. The Planning Commission
recommended that the Council authorize the feasibility study for
proposed subdivision, road alignment and utilities for Lots A, B, C, and
D, Bardwell Acres and Lot 29, Murray Hill Addition.
Councilman Waritz moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation
rejecting at this time the ordering of a feasibility study and returning
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the Sommer plat to the Planning Commission to see if Mr. Sommer wants
to proceed along Chaska Road. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, waritz'l
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION, TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME PERMIT - ALLEN
AND DANIEL KERBER: The Council previously acted to deny the request
for a temporary mobile home. Allen and Daniel Kerber were present
requesting reconsideration as their farming operation will have to
be moved prior to April 1, 1981.
Councilman Waritz moved to reconsider the request. Motion died for
lack of a second. No further action was taken.
REPORT FROM ELECTION CLERK - 1978 ELECTION: Discussion was held on
what the county is going to do regarding the punch card type voting
system.
AWARD OF BID - HEILLE/PEMRICK SANITARY SEWER:
RESOLUTION #78-76: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a"resolution
authorizing a contract with F. F. (Jed) Licki in the amount of $3,800
with Mr. Pemrick agreeing to pay any additional costs above the
assessed cost at the completion of the project. Resolution seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
Councilman Waritz moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman I
Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson .
Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned at 11:30
p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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