1977 05 16
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XEGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 1977
Mayor Hobbs called ~he mee~ing ~o order a~ 9:00 p.m. wi~h ~he
following members present: Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux. Councilman
Waritz came at 9:50 p.m. Councilman Geving was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the agenda
as presented with the addition of Minnetonka West Junior High School,
Tree Inspector 1977, and Greenwood Shores Street Lights. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Neveaux moved that the City Council minutes of
May 9, 1977, by approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the May 2, 1977, City Council
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the April 30, 1977, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the May 3, 1977, Park and Recreation
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the Park and Recreation Commission
minutes of April 19, 1977. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to note the Ecological Committee minutes of
April 14, 1977. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
ERIE, WEST 77TH STREET, AND CHAN VIEW STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 75-11:
The Council considered the bids for this.project on May 2, 1977. At
that meeting a petition was presented requesting the deletion of asphalt
curb and install concrete curb and gutter. Since that time the City
Engineer has talked with the contractor and he would be willing to
delete the asphalt curb. The Council will have to hold a public hearing
to consider concrete curb and gutter in this project and also instruct
the City Engineer to take bids for the concrete curb and gutter.
Several residents were present. Mrs. Norbert Jacques asked that her
name be withdrawn from the petition due to the width of the road.
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RESOLUTION #77-21: Councilman Pearson mov~d the adoption of a
resolution accepting the bid of West Suburb~n Utility Contractors,
Inc. of Eden Prairie as recommended by the City Engineer in the
amount of $91,693.00 to be adjusted by contract amendment for
deletion of asphalt curb at the option of the City, and to hold a
public hearing on June 6, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. to consider concrete
curb and gutter. Resolution seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and
Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION #77-22: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a
resolution authorizing the City Engineer to change the plans and
advertise for bids for concrete curb and gutter. Resolution
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: The Council asked that
the fee be changed to reflect one acre for every 200 people for a
cost of $236.00 for a single family home.
Councilman Neveaux moved to table this item until later in the
meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Neveaux and Pearson.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
BILLS: Councilman Pearson moved to ayprove the April bills as
presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following I
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Neveaux. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
ROBERT REICHERT - EAST LOTUS LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
was present to inform the Council of alleged government
on his property. There was no discussion of the matter
Council.
Mr. Reichert
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OLD ST. HUBERT'S CHURCH: Fr. Armand was present requesting a
decision from the Council on whether or not the City wants the
church building. The Council will discuss this at the June 6
meeting.
PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: Pat Boyle, Phyllis Pope,
and Joe Betz of the Park and Recreation Commission were present.
Councilman Neveaux moved to adopt an ordinance on Park Acquisition
and Development with the change in Section 2.01 to one acre per
200 people and delete the second and third sentences in the first
paragraph of Section 4.10. Non-content changes will be made by
the City Attorney to insure legal format. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Neveaux and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
LAKE RILEY SEWER AND WATER PROJECT 77-2 - FEASIBILITY STUDY: Bill I
Brezinsky explained the feasibility report. The area included in
the study is Shore Acres and 150 feet west of Lake Riley Blvd. .
Bandimere Heights could be connected to the system in the future.
A copy of the feasibility study is on file at City Hall. Councilman
Waritz came at this point in the meeting. The total cost of the
project for sewer, dry water pipes, and streets is $258,936.00 or
a unit cost of $4,607.00 excluding additional trunk costs.
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City Council Meeting May 16, 1977
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RESOLUTION #77-23: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution accepting the feasibility study for Lake Riley Sewer and
Water Project 77-2 and ordering a public hearing for June 13, 1977,
at 9:30 p.m. Resolution seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Waritz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
PETITION TO CONSTRUCT WALKWAY - SANTA FE TRAIL: Several concerned
residents were present. The City has received a petition signed by
owners along Santa Fe Trail to close Great Plains Blvd. between
West 76th Street and Santa Fe Trail to vehicular traffic and construct
a pedestrian walkway. Petitions were also received signed-by areå
r~sidents agåinst the closing of Great Plains Blvd.
Councilman Neveaux moved that the Council deny the citizens petition
to construct a walkway and abandon Great Plains Blvd. between West
76th Street and Santa Fe Trail and refer this problem in regard to
traffic along Santa Fe Trail to the Planning Commission for recommendation
as to a solution within 30 days. Councilman Waritz seconded the motion.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
OFF-SALE NON-INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SUPERAMERICA
STATION: The City Attorney and Sgt. Anding recommended approval of
the license. Two representatives of SuperAmerica were present.
The Council expressed concern relative to selling to minors.
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve an Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Liquor
License for the SuperAmerica Station on Highways 169 and 212 to Mr.
Hannan. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
MINNEWASHTA REGIONAL PARK: Pat Murphy, Carver County Director of
Public Works,was present. The bills authorizing the funding for the
metropolitan parks will be passed by the Legislature this session.
The Metropolitan Council has approved the county's master plan for
the park without parcels C and D. Mr. Murphy felt therea,rethree-
options to the problem of parcels C and D¡ 1) drop it, 2) pursue it
vigorously or 3) LAWCON funding.
Councilman Neveaux - I feel we should take a hard stand on it. I
would like to see us meet with Met. Council people. Before that time
I would like to have our position reviewed by the Park and Recreation
Commission of the City and the Planning Commission so that we can go
there and say we have reviewed it as of 1977 and the Planning Commission
and Park and Recreation Commission feel this way and the Council feels
this way. Then go to the Met. Council.
The Council decided to have the Park and Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission review the City's position in 30 days and then
meet with Metropolitan Council people.
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CARVER BEACH PROJECT 75-2 - PAUL PALMER:
RESOLUTION #77-24: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution deferring Paul Palmer's assessment under the senior
citizen deferrment and that the interest rate on the assessment
be the same as that levied on other assessments, that being 7~
per cent. Resolution seconded by Councilman Waritz. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Neveaux,
Pearson, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Councilman Neveaux
moved to accept the recommendation of the Community Services
Director and the Park and Recreation Commission to appoint
Walter Coudron to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion
seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Waritz. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
POLICE CONTRACT: Mayor Hobbs and the City Manager will be meeting
with the County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 17.
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman
Pearson to adjourn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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