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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CrTY COUNCIL MEETrNG OCTOBER 17, 1977
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. Councilman
Waritz was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the agenda
as submitted. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: Councilman Geving moved to approve the low
bid of Hayden Murphy for a 1974 Chicago-pneumatic air compressor in
the amount of $2,511.00. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BIDS - TENNIS COURT: A low bid was received from Warrens Excavating,
Inc. in the amount of $19,745.00. This amount does not include
lighting. The cost to the city will be 25% of the total cost with
the remainder paid through other matching funds.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the low bid of Warrens Excavating,
Inc. in the amount of $19,745.00. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the October 3, 1977,
Council minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the September 28,1977, Planning
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the October 4, 1977, HRA minutes.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the October 4, 1977, Park and
Recreation Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
HRA, TAX INCREMENT STUDY: Herb Bloomberg and Tom Klingelhutz, HRA
members and Mike Brinda, Bather, Ringrose and Wolsfeld,were present
requesting Council approval for phase two of the redevelopment plan.
Mike Brinda gave a slide presentation and explained the procedure.
The first phase was paid for from commitments received from private
businessmen as well as the Chanhassen Development Corporation.
Councilman Geving moved to authorize the firm of Bather, Ringrose and
Wolsfeld to complete the second phase of a redevelopment plan for
the City of Chanhassen¡ such second phase shall be in accordance
with the proposal submitted to the Chanhassen HRA. Funding of the
maximum City contribution of $5,000 shall be in the form of a loan,
as a capital improvement project. As with other capital improvement
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projects, should the tax increment district not be established,
repayment of deficit balances shall be made via future general
obligation levies. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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1977 BOND SALE: Phil Chenoweth was present to discuss the details
of the sale. On October 3, 1977, the Council approved the bond
sale in the amount of $900,000. The sale is scheduled for November
7, 1977.
BILLS: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the September bills
as submitted. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and
Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
FLAG: Russell Larson offered to purchase a new flag for the
city at a price not to exceed $100.00. Councilman Neveaux moved
to graciously accept the donation of a new flag for the city.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
MTC REPRESENTATIVE, GAYLE KINCANNON, ROUTES 53J AND 53S: Mrs.
Kincannon explained that Route 53J will not be considered for a
reduction in service until early 1978. The late morning bus on
Route 53S will be cut back due to lack of ridership. A meeting
will be held in Carver County in the near future to discuss
paratransit, funding, etc.
SCHOOL BOARD: Mrs. Kincannon, member of Chaska School Board,
discussed an up coming meeting with the County Board of Commissioners
regarding the inequities in the property taxes between farms and
homeowners. The City Manager will study the statistics presented
and prepare a report for the Council.
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VARIANCE REQUEST - MIKE NIEMEYER, 6798 HURON: The Niemeyers
are requesting an area variance and set back variance in order to
build a garage. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals held a
public hearing on October 6 and recommended approval. Staff
also recommended approval.
Councilman Neveaux moved to grant the variances as requested
pursuant to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommendation.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
VARIANCE REQUEST - ZACHMAN HOMES, INC., 6697 KIOWA: Zachman Homes,
Inc. is requesting a variance to build a home on a parcel of land
containing 11,100 square feet. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals
held a public hearing on September 26, and recommended approval.
Staff also recommended approval.
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Councilman Pearson moved to grant a variance to Zachman Homes, Inc.
pursuant to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommendation.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
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VARIANCE REQUEST - NANCY KAY RADDAHLv 66TH AND HURON: Ms. Raddahl
is requesting three variances Clot area, frontage on public road,
and front yard setback) in order to build a home. The Board of
Adjustments and Appeals held a public hearing on October 6 and
recommended the Council approve the variances. Staff also recommended
approval.
Councilman Pearson moved to grant the variances to Nancy Kay Raddahl
as recommended by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Motion
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
TEMPORARY NON-INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE - CHANHASSEN LIONS CLUB:
Councilman Pearson moved to approve a temporary non-intoxicating
liquor license application to the Chanhassen Lions Club for the
one day of November 13, 1977, subject to providing the city with
a copy of their insurance policy for this event. Motion seconded by
Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - MSAS 101:
RESOLUTION #77-59: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution
to hold a public hearing on November 7, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. to
consider proposed MSAS 101 Street Improvement Project. Resolution
seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs,Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
COUNTY PARK COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: The Council has ~réceived a
resigpatlon from~ rack Dutche_r as Chanhassen' s repr~sentativeto -the
County Park Commissi9n. -MayoJ; Hobbs aSked-théCounciltoendòrse
Pat Boyle for this position.
Councilman Neveaux moved to submit the name of Pat Boyle to Commissioner
Aretz for consideration as Chanhassen's representative on the County
Park Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Hobbs asked if any Council member wished to
discuss any items on the consent agenda. As no Council members
questioned items on the consent agenda the Mayor asked if there
was anyone present to discuss items on the consent agenda. Harry
Pauly was present and stated he would like the city to pursue the
parking lot as a public improvement project.
Councilman Nev.eaux moved to approve the following items pursuant to
the City Manager's recommendations:
a. Accept Commission Resignation - Dick Dutcher.
b. Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Hennepin County - Resolution
#77-60.
c. Police Contract, Carver County, 1978.
d. Lake Riley Sewer Project - Lakeview Hills Easement.
e. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Industrial Strength
Charge Ordinance, 1st Reading.
f. Development Contracts - Hansen and Klingelhutz Construction
Corp., Mike Sorenson, and Harry Pauly.
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g. city Identification Sign - Consider Condemnation, Towle
Property, Highways 5 and 101.
h. County State Aid Road System. Resolution 77-61
Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in I
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson,Neveaux, and Geving. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
at 11:00 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
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