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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1977
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Geving and Waritz. Councilman Pearson
came at 8:50 p.m. Councilman Neveaux was absent. The meeting was
opened with the Pledge to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Waritz moved to approve the agenda
as presented with the addition of set date for short sleeve budget
meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Geving and Waritz. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
PRESENTATION OF 1978 BUDGET INCLUDING PROPOSED USES OF REVENUE SHARING
FUNDS
The City Manager presented the budget for Council consideration and
review. The Council will take action on the budget on October 3.
Copies of the budget can be obtained at City Hall.
MINUTES: Councilman Geving moved to approve the September 6, 1977,
Council minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Geving and
Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Amend the motion under TEMPORARY LICENSE FOR NON-INTOXICATING LIQUOR
in the September 12, 1977, Council minutes to read: Councilman Pearson
moved to authorize the City Manager to issue a non-intoxicating temporary
liquor license to St. Hubert's Church for the following dates:
Fall Festival - September 17 and 18
Turkey Bingo - November 20
Bingo - December 2
Dance - February 3 or 4
Spring Bingo - latter part of
April
The temporary license is only for events listed above. Motion seconded
by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor
Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Councilman Waritz moved to approve the September 12, 1977, Council
minutes as amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Geving and Waritz. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
STORM WATER DAMAGE - 7337 FRONTIER TRAIL: Mrs. Wahlberg previously
submitted a letter to the Council regarding water damage on their
property. The City Manager submitted the letter to the City's insurance
carrier. To date there has been no response. The Wahlberg's claim
the street in front of their home was incorrectly installed causing
the water to run over their property.
Councilman Pearson came at 8:50 p.m.
Councilman Waritz moved to authorize the City Engineer to make a~tudy
of the roadway in front of 7337 Frontier Trail to determine how the
street has been constructed. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Waritz and
Pearson. Councilman Geving voted no. Motion carried.
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SENIOR CITIZEN DEFERRMENT REQUES,T - PROJECT 75-10 - MARY KURVERS:
Sta'ff' pres'ented three alternatives for a deier'rment by the Council.
Frank and Mel Kurvers were present.
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Councilman Geving moved to table action until October 3 to allow
the applicant time to review options. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST AND SEWER MORATORIUM - ADOLPH TESSNESS: Adolph
Tessness was present requesting a varia'nce 'to the 'Subdivision
Ordinance as the property located between Bandimere Heights and
Shore Acres does not front on a public street. The sewer moratorium
ordinance does not allow construction on a lot that was platted
by metes and bounds. There exists no variance procedure under
the sewer moratorium ordinance. The Council previously acted to
place on first reading an amendment to the sewer moratorium ordinance
providing a variance procedure. The Planning Commission recommended
that as this lot does have a 33 foot easement across the north end
that it does have legal access and the applicant be allowed a variance
from the Subdivision Ordinance.
Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of an ordinance amending Section
2.02 of Ordinance 64 "An Interim Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting
Construction or Development within the areas of Chanhassen not Served
by City Sanitary Sewer ". Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson and Waritz.
Councilman Geving voted no. Motion carried.
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Councilman Pearson moved to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation to grant a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance
Section 15.02 with the provision that the structure be set back at
least 80 feet south, of the north property line, meet the set back
regulations of the City and meet the Shore land Management Ordinance
requirements. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Waritz moved to grant a variance to the Sewer Moratorium
Ordinance to allow a home to be built on this lot. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson and Waritz. Councilman Geving voted no. Motion
failed for lack of 4j5ths vote.
WEST 79TH STREET AND WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - FEASIBILITY STUDY:
Don 'Hanu's and Frank Kurve'rs were present. The" City Eng in"eer discussed
the feasibility study. The total estimated cost of the project is
$49,792.00.
RESOLUTION #77-55: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution accepting the Feasibility Study for West 79th Street and I
Watermain Improvement and hold a public hearing on October 3, 1977,
at 7:30 p.m. Resolution seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving and Waritz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
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LAKE SUSAN HILLS FEASIBILITY STUDY: The City Engineer has completed
the sewer portion of the feasihility study but before the Council
can consider accepting the study and/or ordering.. the public approval
from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission is needed. The
petitioner, Dunn and Curry, are in support of Alternate No.2. This
alternate does meet all the needs for the City of Chanhassen and is
in accordance with the approved plan.
Councilman Pearson moved that the Lake Susan Hills Feasibility Study
be submitted to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for their
review. The study reflects the sizing of what was originally proposed
under the Lake Ann Interceptor and additionally shows the minimum needs
for the City of Chanhassen. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving,
and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
DON HANUS: Mr. Hanus asked for a continuance of the court complaint
until his new building is completed. At that time he can move the
trucks, etc. inside. The Council agreed to wait until November 15.
Mr. Hanus also asked if he could use the former feed mill property
for employee parking and restrict the night time parking. He was told
that the establishment of an employee parking lot would require a
conditional use permit. He could sign his property against night time
parking.
BILLS: Councilman Geving moved to approve the August bills as
presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST - JEROLD MEYER: Craig Mertz explained the action taken
earlie'r "this evening by 'the'BÒard of Adjustments and Appeals . A motion
passed unanimously to grant the variance subject to three conditions:
1) No remodeling would be permitted which would overhang the lotline.
2) No remodeling that could result in any structure being located
closer to the lake than 85 foot setback line which was indicated on
the petitioner's plat dated July 27, 1977, and filed with his application.
3) The peak of the petitioner's roof would not exceed the peak on the
roof of the house to the west by more than one foot.
The Board received several letters for and against the proposed variance.
Several neighbors were present.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the recommendation of the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Councilmen Geving, Pearson, and Waritz. Mayor
Hobbs voted no. Motion failed.
WEST LOTUS LAKE DRAINAGE STUDY: Gene Coulter, Peter Linsmayer, Theresa
Erlckson', Ted cfeLan'cey,' Roger Bongard and Mike Hughes were present
requesting that something be done to stop the erosion in several drainage
areas entering Lotus Lake from the west.
RESOLUTION #77-56: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a
resolution authorizing a feasibility study for Lotus Lake Drainage
Areas as part of a future public improvement project. Resolution
seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
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The City Engineer will set a date for the completion of the
feasibility study.
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REVIEW OF ASSESSMENT, PROJECT 75-2, KEN MILLIS: Mr. Millis of
6719 !~oquois 0~s þr"es"ent ie~ues~ing a reduction in his sewer, water,
and street assessment as he does not abut an improved public street.
After discussion, no motion was made to reconsider this assessment.
The motion of October 6, 1976, stands.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any Council member wished to
discuss any items on the consent agenda. Mayor Hobbs requested Item
ge be discussed separately. As no other Council members questioned
items on the consent agenda the Mayor asked staff if any citizen
comments had been received concerning these items and asked if there
was anyone present to discuss items on the consent agenda. Being none,
the Mayor entertained a motion from Councilman Geving and seconded by
Councilman Pearson to approve the following items pursuant to the
City Manager's recommendations:
a. Certification of Delinquent 1977 Utility Accounts for taxes
payable 1978.
b. Tennis Court Grant Approval, Chanhassen.Elementary School.
c. Designation Arboretum Drive One-Way, October 1, 1977, Fall
Festival.
d. Community Facilities Resignation - Kay Faust.
f. Set date for short sleeve budget meeting - September 26,
1977, at 7:30 p.m.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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Councilman Pearson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Waritz. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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