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Correspondence Correspondence Memo to Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent dated January 18, 2000. Letter from William Cox, Standard & Poor's dated January 10, 2000. Letter to Robert Copeland, Copeland Building Corporation dated January 18, 2000. Memo from Anita Benson, City Engineer dated January 18, 2000. Memo from Scott Botcher, City Manager re: Insurance Information dated January 14, 2000. Minnesota Transportation Alliance Membership Legislative Update dated January 14, 2000. Letter from Conrad Fiskness, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District dated January 13, 2000. Letter to Frank Scott, CAA dated January 10, 2000. Letter to Greg Blaufuss, Chan/Chaska Soccer Club dated January 10, 2000. Letter to Kay Turner, Tonka United Soccer Association dated January 10, 2000. Memo from Anita Benson, City Engineer re: Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition Meeting Minutes dated January 10, 2000. Suburban Transit Association Legislative Report dated January 6, 2000. Partnership Minnesota, Cooperative Public Service Award Application 2000. Monthly Activity Update, Carver County Public Works Department dated December 1999. Letter to Tim Mayasich, Ramsey County Public Works dated January 4, 2000. Fire Department Report for January 3-16, 2000. Memo from Sharmin Al-Jajf. Senior Planner re: Site Plan Review No. 95-18 for CSM, Phase IV dated January 20, 2000. CITY OF CBANHASSEI MEMORANDUM 690 ÛlJCmtn Drivt, PO /Jœ: W TO; Chttnh4s1m. MÏ1mlsIIIt 553J1 Phøn.612.937.1900"'1'ROM: Gtnml F/IX 612.937.5739 EngjllllTÍ1If F/IX 612.937.9152 DATE: Publk Saftty F/IX 612.934.2524 Wtb WUlUJ.å.chanh4swmn.us SUB]: Dale GregOI)', Park Superintendent Todd'Hoffinan, Park and Recreation Director -;:;:¡:r January 18, 2000 Commendation Dale, I just hung up the phonefTom a conversation with a Minnetonka Youth Hockey Coach. He,wanted to let us know that Chanhassen has the best outdoor ice helJasseenina10ng time. This gentleman has coached hockey in the Blootnington and Minnetonka .area for 25 years, and firmly believes that access to good outdoor ice is.essential. Prease pass this note along to the crew. c; -Scott Botcher, City Manager . Mayor and City Council Park andlæcreationCommission ':",.J:'~IUM:~ . 11N CiIJ .fChtmhllSStn. A gmuúng """""1IÍtJ- Ót4a Lzkl'i.:qua/itJ1ch..Iu (¡"'rmi~( downtlJURl. tIm.in! husin.".,. .nd b...riM p.rks. A ....t .Lzc, tJJ lillt. lUUTk. . Røli..gs Sen>ic<s 55 Wa/<r Slreel. 38lh Floor New York. NY 10041·0003 Tel 212 438·7984 Ref<rence No.: 40021309 WiUlam]. Cox 5£$ r f v\. If Managing Director )- Public Finance Ratings ~ Standard & Poor's ~ A Division ofTheMcGraw·Hill Companits Januaty 10,2000 Mr. Bruce Dejong Finance Director City of Chanhassen PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re; $700,000 Carver County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Chanhassen Apartments Project), Series 1995A Dear Mr. Dejong: As part of Standard & Poor's ongoing secondaty market surveillance, we have reviewed the latest fmancial report and other relevant data on the above debt. After such review, we have affirmed the rating at 'BBB+' but have changed the rating outlook to positive fTom stable over the intermediate to longer term primarily due to the City ofChanhassen's positive outlook. Please continue to send updated information including annual audit reports and budgets, and if applicable, updated operating and construction progress data, addressed to: Standard & Poor's Ratings Services Public Finance Secondary Market Surveillance 55 Water Street, Muni Drop Box No.1. 38-2-2 New York, NY 10041-0003 If you have any questions please feel free to contact John Fargnoli at 212-438-7997. Thank you for continuing your relationship with Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. iz cc: Vel)' truly yours, W jl-·- (if AY Ms. Julie Frick, Executive Director Carver County Housing and Redevelopment Authority -. ,_., ..7., :.-_...~ ,:'7--:: ~.. 1,' J,.I', _ U ?',1no _..1", ~, :~YUBLIC FINANCE r. Carver County Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota Chanhassen CREDIT PROFILE OutlOOK REVISED January 10. 2000 TO Positive FROM Stable AnalJSlS: 10hn Fargnoli 212·438-7997 Peter V. Murphy 212·438-2065 AFFIRMED $700,000 GO bnds (Chanhassen Apts projf ser 1995A ßBB+ RATlONAlf The rating and outlook revision on Carver County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minn.'s bonds, .issued for Chanhassen, reflect the positive outlook on Chanhassen's debt. The rating is based on the joint limited-tax obligation of the city and county Housing & Redevelopment Authotity (HRA) and a revenue pledge of the HRA. Available revenues include all revenues and a special benefits tax levy of both the Carver County HRA and the city of Chanhassen HRA, authorized by a 1992 state law in which the HRAs can levy up to 0.0131 % of taxable market value. Under the joint powers agreement, the city and county HRA have together pledged a minimum levy of $63,000 annually over the life of the bonds and senior to any future pledges. The levy must provide minimum coverage 1.03 times (x). The reserve fund is equal to maximum annual debt service and all additional bonds will be subordinate to series 1995A. The project is a 65·unit low-income senior housing project. The 'A-' rating on the city of Chanhassen, Minn. reflects: · A growing tax base, · Above·average wealth and income indicators, and · Significant financial reserves. An offsetting factor is a high overall debt burden evidenced by fixed costs exceeding 40% of spending. 013nhassen is primarily residential, experiencing rapid population and tax base growth. Estimated marker value increased by an average of 11 % annually in the past four years to $1.4 billion for 1999. The 10 leading taxpayecs account for 18% of total tax capacity, reflecting sready reduction of l..'Oncentration. Unemployment levels are low. Financial managemenr and liquidity are good, despite high fixed costs. The $3.2 million ~eneral fund balance as of Dec. 31, 1998 represents 60% of annual general fund expenditures as well as a sizable $1.2 million surplus for the year. fiscal 1999 results are expected to show another operating surplus as the city continues to see strong growth. The fiscal 2000 budget I'lIuhshed by Stilndard & l'Ðo(s. a Division olllle McGIBW-Hill Companies. h;;. Executive olfj~es: 1221 Avenue of the Ameri~as. New Yolt. N.Y. l002(. Editorial offices: 55 Water Street. Standard & Poor', PUBLIC FINANCE anticipates a slight reduction in fund balance reserves, as the city's overall reserve position exceeds targeted levels. Overall net debt is very high, at $4,489 per capita and 7% of true value. OUTLOOK The outlook reflects that of the city of Chanhassen. Expectations arc that successful management of infrastructure needs as the city develops will lead to reduced debt and improved credit quality. .. <E· .. '0 >- ':1' £ F-· CREDIT PROFILE . December 22,1999 t ~f t [ i r ~ .' ~ CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 CIl] Cmttr Driw, PO &x l4i Chanhassm. MÏ1mlsIIIt 55317 Phmtt 612.937.1900 Gtnml FIlX 612.937.5739 Engj-žng F/IX 612937.9/52 Puhlk SafitJ F/IX 612.934.2524 Wtb UIU1W.å.chanhassm.mn.us -'-- '"' , Januaty 11. 1999 Copeland Building Corporation Attn: Mr. Robert Copeland 5300 Hyland Greens Drive Suite 200 Bloomington.~IN 55437 Re: Sewer and Water Hook up fees Chanhassen Cinema - LUR File No. 96-1 Dear Mr. Copeland: This letter is a follow up to your request for the City to refund a portion of the sewer and water hook up fees. I have reviewed the water billing period of August 15. 1998 to December 15. 1998. Based on the meter reading 210.000 gallons of . ~ water were used. At time of building permit issuance you were charged for 16 sewer and water hook up units. This determination was based on the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division (MCES) review of the site plan which determined that 16 Service Availability Charges (SAC) units should be collected instead of the 23 SAC units as originally assigned. The basis of their estimate is the land use. occupancy and square footage of the site. Their calculations also assume a daily discharge rate of 274 gallons per SAC unit. The City uses MCES's determination of SAC units to assign the number of sewer and water hook up units to apply to the building permit. The City's code (19-47). which has been amended. is structured around MCES's SAC unit (274 gallons of discharge per unit per day). The City uses this methodology in assigning sewer and water hook up charges on all building permits. In reviewing past sewer and water hook up objections the City's policy is to have the applicant request the MCES Division review the number of SAC units assigned. If MCES reduces or increases the number of SAC units. the City adjusts the number of hook up charges accordingly. The City's sanitary sewer and water comprehensive plan also addresses sewer and water hook up charges. In 1993 a cost recovel)' policy was developed to assist in maintaining and reconstructing trunk lines. lift stations. water towers and wells. ~ - The number of hook up units for commercial/industrial property is a minimum of four hook up unit~ per developable acre plus additional units based on SAC calculatiuns less any previous assessed trunk charges. At the time you applied for your building permit the City code set hook up charges based on one unit for each 274 gals/day of water usage which it is estimated the The City ofChanharsm. A growing (o'~mllflir:/ //lith d~.m ¡,dOts. qtllz/ir: jlhol1ls. ,z ¡-b(lm/ill.!! dOIi'mown. tbrivin'( brtsin(!!(I, and bt,lUÚfid ,'ilrh .~ ofrttlt ()/dct to [iUt. work. ana CITY OF CHANHASSEN 1(} ÛIJ Cmtn Drivt, PO Box 14i ChanhIlSIl1l, Min1lt1llta5531i l'btmt 611937.1900 GNrtJ F/IX 612.937.5739 Stgjnlt1Žng F.u 611937.9151 'uh/ic SafilJ FI1% 612.934.2524 ~b WUlUJ.tŽ.i:hanhizssm.mn.us " --..-- i " January 11, 1999 Copeland Building Corporation Attn: Mr. Robert Copeland 5300 Hyland Greens Drive Suite 200 Bloomington, MN 55437 Re: Sewer and Water Hook up fees Chanhassen Cinema - LUR File No. 96-1 Dear Mr. Copeland: This lener is a follow up to your request for the City to refund a portion of the sewer and water hook up fees. I have reviewed the water billing period of August. 15, 1998 to December 15, 1998. Based on the meter reading 210,000 gallons of ~ ~ water were used. At time of building permit issuance you were charged for 16 sewer and water hook up units. This determination was based on the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division (MCES) review of the site plan which determined that 16 Service Availability Charges (SAC) units should be coUected instead of the 23 SAC units as originally assigned. The basis of their estimate is the land use, occupancy and square footage of the site. Their calculations also assume a daily discharge rate of 2ï4 gallons per SAC unit. The City uses MCES's determination of SAC units to assign the number of sewer and water hook up units to apply to the building permit. The City's code (19-47), which has been amended. is Structured around MCES's SAC unit (2ï4 gallons of discharge per unit per day). The City uses this methodology in assigning sewer and water hook up charges on all building permits. In reviewing past sewer and water hook up objections the City's policy is to have the applicant request the MCES Division review the number of SAC units assigned. If MCES reduces or increases the number of SAC units, the City adjusts the number of hook up charges accordingly. The City's sanitary sewer and water comprehensive plan also addresses sewer and water hook up charges. In 1993 a cost recovety policy was developed to assist in maintainin!! and reconstructing trunk lines, lift stations, water towers and wells. ~ ~ The number of hook up units for commerciallindustrial property is a minimum of four hook up unit~ per developable acre plus additional units based on SAC calculations less any previous assessed trunk charges. 'i ~, . . ,.. e t At the time you applied for your building permit the City code set hook up charges based on one unit for each 274 gals/day of water usage which it is estimated the ü"ofCI,n,,¡'mcm" A ""win~""1)f"""";,,, ,,,;.f. ../,.... J.I.~, ,."../:_. ..!.~.'. . I -~ .. '"" ...", Mr. Robert Copeland Januaty 11, 1998 Page 2 site will discharge. The number of hook up charges imposed against the pllICel may be revised by the City Council to more accurately establish the usage of the system. The code has since been revised to clarify any misunderstandings or misinterpretations there may have been in determining hook up charges. I have attached for your convenience a copy of Ordi..1ance No. 278. At this point, I am not in the position to adjust the number of hook up charges assigned without the MCES Division reducing the number of SAC units assigned or direction from the City Council. It is staff's position that no reduction is warranted based on City policy, ordinance and the Sewer and Water Comprehensive Plan. You may appeal this decision in writing to the City Council or appear at a visitor presentation. Sincerely, City of Chanhassen j]p¿~--/ David C. Hempel Assistant City Engineer DCH:ktm Encs. 1. 2. Excerpt from Comprehensive Plan Ordinance No. 278 c: Anita Benson, City Engineer Steve Kirchman, Building Official Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager I:'al'davc\lcacrs"chö&n cinemA boobap (ccs.dœ CHANHASSEN PROPERTIES, LLC 5300 Hyland Greens Dr., Suite 200 Bloomington, MN 55437 612-832-5302 December 24, 1999 CITY O:;'CI:i'.'\t'AsseN . I'!!"C"·"¡'".i) Mr. David C. Hempel City ofChanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 DEC 2 Ô 1999 ENGINe¡¡;:¡ING DEPT. Re: Sewer and Water Hook up fees for the Chanhassen Cinema LUR File no. 96-1 Dear Mr. Hempel: I stin do not agree with your application of the City's codes in calculating the water and sewer hook up charges for the Chanhassen Cinema. You continue to use SAC units in your application of the code when SAC units are not mentioned in the code. The code says that the basis for the number of units is "one (1) unit for each two hundred seventy- four (274) gallons of water usage and sewer flow which is estimated they win discharge". My position is proved by the fact that you changed your ordinance after I pointed out the error to you. Before the cinema opened, we estimated the number of units to be between six and seven. The actual usage confirms this estimate. This should be reduced by the number of units related to the previous use for the building. I don't know what the number of units was for the previous use but according to the code, it had to be at least one. If you win agree now, I am willing to settle for a determination of six units (7-1). This means that the total fee would be $16,440.00 (6 X ($1,555.00 + $1,190.00» and our assessment should be reduced by $27,480.00 ($43,920.00 _ $16,440.00). If you still do not agree, please let me know when I can appeal your decision to the City Council. Sincerely, ~::p~ President CITY OF CHANlMSSEN MEMORANDUM 690 City Cmttr Drivt, PO Bux 141°: Chanh""tn, Minna.1It 55317 FROM: Phunt 612.937.1900 Gmmtl F/IX 612.937.5739 DATE: EngjllllTÍng Fax 612.937.9152 Publk Saftty F/IX 612.934.2524 SUBJ: Wib UJU/UJ.â.ehanh""tn.mn.us Scott Botcher, City Manager Anita Benson, City Engineering ltLß /;f- January 18, 2000 Highway 101 Project Update - Project No. 97-12 The Chanhassen City Council indicated a desire to be in a position to make a decision on the concept to be used for the Highway 101 Improvement Project by the end of March at the work session held on December 20, 2000. 1 have reviewed the previously approved public involvement process for this project and believe the earliest the City Council would be in a position to make a decision on a specific concept is June of2000. A decision in June of 2000 can only be accomplished through maintaining a very aggressive schedule. A neighborhood meeting for the Kurvers Point Homeowners Association'was held on January 15,2000. Minutes from that meeting will be presented to the City Council once the homeowners' association has an opportunity to review and comment as to their accuracy. Additional neighborhood meetings have been scheduled as follows: February 2. 2000 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fox Hollow neighborhood 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Near Mountain and Chestnut Ridge neighborhoods February 23, 2000 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Colonial Grove neighborhood 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lotus Lake Estates neighborhood February 29, 2000 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunset View and South Lotus Lake neighborhoods All meetings will be held at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Another question raised at the work session was whether or not turnback funds would fully cover the cost of the trail construction if the trail is constructed in conjunction with the road project. 1 have received clarification from MnDOT that turnback funds cannot be used for construction of a trail if there is not a trail existing in the corridor at the time of the turnback. However, the grading work and retaining walls needed for a roadway construction project are the largest cost elements in the trail construction and would be eligible for turnback funds. The local cost participation would be in the bituminous paving and gravel tòr a trail. The estimated cost for local participation is $80,000. jrns c: City Council Administrative Section (1/24/00) Roger Gustatson, Carver County Public Works Jim Grube, Hennepin County Transportation Director Gene Dietz, Eden Prairie Public Works Director Tim Phenow, SRF \\clsl\voll\cng"public\97-12'.highW3Y 101 updale.doc The City o!Chm¡/JllSsi'l,. A ,(1'Owin~ communiry with clean lakt's. t!lftllil1J schools. .1 channill' dfJlvntown, thrivin, businesses. tllld hf'lllltifid MrkJ. A UTtat fllace to livt. lVork. and òl MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: MAYOR CITY COUNCIL Scon A. BOTCHER, CITY MANAGER ~ JANUARY 1 4, 2000 DATE: SUBJ: INSURANCE iNFORMATION CONSISTENT WITH COUNCILMAN SENN'S REQUEST, HERE is THE INFORMATION HE REQUESTED. HE ASKED TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE LAID AGAINST THE PREMIUM CHARGED FOR COVERING SUCH VALUE. IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL. I RENEWAL COST COMPARISON 12-31-98/99 12-31-99/00 % ChanlZe ProoertvlInland Marine -Total Limits of all Coverages $16,882,619 $19,787,990 + 17.2% -St. Paul Premium 14,779 19,327 + 30.8% General Liabilitv -Ratable Operating Expeditures $3,452,190 $2,489,910 - 27.9% Other Ratable Exposures: -Street & Road Maintenance 110 Miles 142.59 Miles + 29.6% -Sewers 100 Miles 92.99 Miles 7% -Boats and Canoes 9 9 -WaterWorks $146,137 $155,318 + 6.3% -Lakes and Reservoirs 8 8 -St. Paul Premium $20,340 $15,210 - 25.2% Automobile -Number of Vehicles 108 109 + .9% -St. Paul Premium $47,361 $49,325 + 4.1% Above Ground PoIlution -Limit $1,000,000 $1,000,000 -St. Paul Premium $425 $425 *.Covers the spraying of pesticides and herbicides only. $50,000 Limit Workers' ComDensation -Ratable PayroIl -St. Paul Premium $3,839,423 $54,791 $3,573,1l9 $54,621 6.9% .3% Jan 15 2BBB BB:28:B6 Via Fax -) 612 937 9152 Anita Benson PW005ø.. Page BB1 Of BB2 - ~ =- MEMBERSHIP LEGISLATIVE UPDATE #3 Jams,>, 14, 2000 Page 1 of2 Administration Announces Transportation Plan MnlDO~ and Met Council unveiled thcir ABC initiative - Advantages for Transit, Bottleneck Removal and C .d C t Th I . db". om or onnec Ions. e p an was accompame y an Increase In transportatIon funding that focuses on the transfer of 1000/0 of the sales tax on motor vehicles or MVET which is projected to generate about 5536M in 2002. The Govern . proposes to reduce license tab fees t~ a I?axim~ 0£.$75. The trus~ ~d would receive 54% ofthe MVET to r;lace lost ~b fee revenues .throu~ a Co~1tutJon~1 dedication. The remauung 46% would be statutorily dedicated to a new multl- m~~~1 fund With 75 Yo ofthls fund gOing to MnlDOT and 25% to the Met Council. As proposed, tabs would be reduced initially and general fund dollars would be added to the trust fund. rfthe constitutional amendment is not passed, tab fees would return to current levels. The fallowing outlines the uses and funding allocations for the Multi- Modal Fund based on 2002 estimates: . MnlDOT Component - 5184M annually . Met Council Fund. S6lM annually Greater Minnesota Transit Capital & Expansion Bus Capital & Service Expansion Interregional Corridors Busway & LRT Operations Bottleneck Removal Bus ways & Commuter Rail Capital Right of Way Preservation Partnership Facilities & Planning The allocations for transit are in addition to the current general fw,d appropriations. which amount to about $55M for metro systems and $15M for greater Minnesota, Alliance Analysis of Administration Plan The final plan as announced, was not as expansive as advocates had, hoped; but the fact that the Governor is willing to engage in a discussion about funding the state's pressing trausportation needs is encouraging. There is little in the plan that will assist local units of government in addressing their local needs. The failure to dedicate the entire MVET fund constitutionally - particularly that component related to transit - is a major concern. Constitutional dedication is essential in order to put in place a stable transportation funding system that strikes a balance between modes and ensures that sufficient additional funding is committed. A 3-page summary of the plan is available ftom the Alliance office. Administration Releases Bonding Recommendations; Transportation Comes Up Short The Governor's bonding recommendations included a number of items but most Were not fully funded and a number ,f requests were deleted. MnlDOT proposals receiving funding were Local Bridges _ $30M and $27M in trunk ùghway funds for St. Cloud and Detroit Lakes head quarters, the Moorhead Truck Station .and Metro Traffic \lfanagement Center. The Shortline Raillmprovcment Program and Port Development aSSIstance programs were not 'unded and MnlDOT's request to sell trunk highway bonds was not included. Metro transit was allocated $1 OM for ransitways but no additional funds were recommended for bus garages. The Local ~oad Wetland ~eplacem~mt 'rogram was not recommended for funding. No funds were allocated for Greater Minnes~ta Transit. A p~al ,xplanation for the underfunding of projects or the elimination is that the Governor kcp,t his recommendatIons to a otal of $400M. It is expected that the final bill may be as high as 5600M. Transportation advocates need to be iligent and be¡;(in workin!; lecislators now. ¡¡gn Up Now -Increased Transportation Funding Will Not Happen .Without Your Help! Ian to join Alliance Members for a day at the Capitol to advo~te far increase~ ~dmg for this year as well as a long-term ackage. Be sure to bring your co-workers. Thc sooner y.ou SIgn up the easier ~t IS for us to. plan the da~ and make opaintments. We expect that most of the legislative leadership and transportatIon chaIrS WIll be attendIng. ;m out the your registration form NOW aDd send it to Sheryle. .. See Page 2 .. THE MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION ALI.IANCE . 2515 Wabash Avenue, Suite LL2, Sal.n! Paul, MN 55114 PHONE: 651/659·0804 . FAX: 651/659·9009 . E·MAIL: eomoan@transDOrt.tlon.lhanco.com Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Web Site: httpllwww.barr.com/rileyl Legal Advisor: (( '. úìV\>\L.:,"__ . \Jh, \ M't1i Krebsbach & Haik 701 4th Avenue South, Suite 500 Minneapolis MN 55415 612·333·7400 FAX: 612-333-6959 Engineering Advisor: Barr Engineering 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 612·832-2600 FAX: 612·832-2601 January 13, 2000 Mr. Scott Botcher City Manager City of Chanhassen P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Proposed Rules - Public Hearing Dear Mr. Botcher: Enclosed please find a Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Rules for Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District. Sincerely, RiLEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRiCT BY: ~j ~~U<JO Comad Fiskness President Enclosure (1) _."""..~... .~"~ "'-,- . . ..'.,.....,., J ^ ~I 1 ' ?"-~nn I~.i. "~,,,I :,,11 ;\.. Howard Peterson Perry Forster Board of Managers: Conrad Fiskness Frederick Rahr Susan Scribner RILEY PURGATORY BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED RULES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §103D.341, notice is hereby given that the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District will hold a public hearing on adoption of its proposed rules. The public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday Februaty 2, 2000 at Eden Prairie City Hall located at 8080 Mitchell Road in Eden Prairie. The District is required to adopt and implement rules for specific purposes including to control or alleviate damage ITom floodwaters, to regulate the flow of streams, to control or alleviate soil erosion and siltation of watercourses or water basins, and to protect or enhance the water quality in watercourses or water basins. The proposed rules would govern the flow and use of streams, ditches, or watercourses by regulating work in public waters, grading and land alteration, flood plain regulation, and water appropriation and discharge. The rules implement the specific purposes for which the District was established and the approved and adopted Water Management Plan in order to develop an integrated program for the use of water within the District. Copies of a Statement of Need and Reasonableness and Proposed Rules are available at the offices of the District's Engineer, Barr Engineering Co., 4700 West 77th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55435. Residents of the District and all interested persons are invited to attend and address the Board of Managers regarding the adoption of the proposed rules. CITY OF CBANHASSEN Januaty 10, 2000 690CiIJCtntnDriIlt,PO&x147 Mr. Frank Scott ChanhllSStTl, MinntsOlIt 55317 ChAnhA~sen Athletic Association Phont612.937.1900 2450 Island Drive, #124 Gtntral F/IX 612.937.5739 Spring Park, MN 55384 Engj.ming FIlX 612.937.9152 Publie Saftry FIlX 612.934.2524 Dear Frank: Wtb www.cÎ.cbanb...sm.mn.us 'T1 ,roo, 1'/'1 1 The City of Chanhassen looks forward to opening Bandimere Community Park this spring. The construction of this public facility carried a $1 million dollar price tag, which unfortunately did not include a playground. While visiting the park, families participating in field play rely on play areas to engage younger siblings. The City's 2000 Capital Improvement Budget allocates $30,000 for a playground at the park. This is half the amount required to install the initial phase of a community playground. I am writing today to request that the Chanhassen Athletic Association consider making a significant contribution toward closing our $30,000 price gap. I have enclosed a copy of the park master plan depicting the location of this proposed playground. Appropriate acknowledgment of contributions would be made through colorful signage at the playground. I appreciate your cousideration of this important request. Please contact me if you have questions. Sincerely, A~ Todd Hoffinan Director of Park and Recreation TII:gmb c: Scott Botcher, City Manager Mayor and City Council Park and Recreation Commission g:'fIIIk\d1\BaodirŒreLtrToAthAssoc ." " ,. . , ·1 111 tdf,' .' I,!I . z¡.¡Î t 'â .. .t... .! I!· .... ..~ ,.c¡ ~III U! r---------, I _ I I t I ft I I . ¡ I lEe I L_j""nnnJ r- -------, I I _ I I t I I ! I I i I I L________...J ! ! u i~ t-! . II .:... ~! .. n ~ Ii :. .. I! . it -t. Ic! i! H . 'I f . " J'.' ,8~ . ,r .. t ~.._;:~;.¡ & . V Ii <RèCI ~ .; II = "1:1 co ~~- If ft~ ..1:1 ..... .. . -~= .... B" ~ .._.c:::......... . .,,=- ' 1:1" III , ".c::: co : =~~ I ~ ' ü If i! _ ~~æ >--= : t:= u-= III ~ ... .........!! ~ia~ :i~ II !ih~Ji lþIII", æ 3?:':......:~ I..:. .....i<..u. .1 ·,····0.. = þ:'" Ii ".,.,;! ~~ 3~itjb ................,... ~ CITYDf CHANHASSEI JaDIIIII)' 1(1.2089 690OtyCmttrDriIlt,POllœd47 Mr. GregBlmm,cc ChtuJhassm.MWlLJJltdJJJ] <::baøICJIakaSocca:aub. Pbtmt612.937.1')(X 7116 UticaI.ane Gtnml Fax612.937.5739 Clmnh""seD, MN SS317 EngillllTÍng F/lX612.937.9152 Pub/it Saftty Fax 612.934.2524 Dear Greg: Wtb lUww.â.c¡'anhasst..mn.us The City of Chanhassen looks forward to opening Bandimere Community Park this spring. The OODSIIuCtion of Ibis public facility carried a $1 million dollar price tag, which unfortunatelydid not include a playground While visiting the park, families participating in field play rely an play areas to engage younger siblings. The City's 2000 Capital Improvement Budget allocates $30,000 for a playground at the park. This is half the amount required to iustall the initial phase of a community playground. I am writing today tD request that the ChanfChaska Soccer Club consider making a significant contribution toward closing our $30,000 price gap. 1 . have enclosed a copy of the padcmaster plan depicting the location of this proposed . playground Appropaiate ackDowle4gment of contributions would be made through colorful sigw¡geattbe playground.: . - I appreciate :yoorOOllSÍ<Ù:latÌORofthis important request. Please contact me if you have.questions. Todd Hoffinan Director of1>ark aud R«:reatiOR TH:gmb c: SaJtt BnttWr, City Mmap Mayor 1IIIIICityCouœil Park and Recrea1ion Commission ¡:~~1dhASOC 71...tìfot, "(r/,,""I,,,,~~,", .ð ......"...:.... M._.._.:..... .,,:,,_ _,_ " ,. , , Cfl'fnF CHANHASSEN JIIBIIIIY 10, 2000 o City Gmt., Drillt, PO &x 147 Ms. Kay Tumec ~Jftmlt1Dt1l55317 Toab UDited ~ Association Phnt612.937.19()O 18326 MinnetonkaBoulevard GtnmlFax612.937.5739 Deephaven, MN 55391 'nginming Fax 612.937.9152 ,blic Saftty Fax 612.934.2524 Dear Kay: Vth WW/U.ci.ehanhasstn.mn.us The City of Chanhassen looks forward to opening Bandimere Community Park this spring. The construction of this public facility carried a $1 million dollar price tag, which unfortunately did not include a playground. While visiting the park, families participating in field play rely on play areas to engage younger siblings. The City's 2000 Capital Improvement Budget allocates $30,000 for a playground at the parle. This is half the amount required to install the initial phase of a community playground. I am writing today to request that the Tonka United Soccer Association consider making a significant contribution toward closing our $30,000 price gap. . I have enclosed a copy of the park master plan depicting the location of this proposed playground. Appropriate acknowledgment of contributions would be made through colorful £ignage at the playground. ,'. I appreciate your (".on~Wration of this important request. Please contact me if you have questions. Todd Hoffinan Director of Park and Recreation TIi:gmb c: Scott Botcher, City Manager Mayor and City Council PaIk and Recreation Commission a:'fwk\Ib1BancTllÆtd.tiY'oAIhAssoc - CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 City Cmtn Drivt, PO Box 147 Chanhassm, Minna'fa 55317 Phunt 612.937.1900 GenmzI F/IX 612.937.5739 Engj-žng F/IX 612.937.9152 Public Saftty Fax 612.934.2524 Wtb UJIIIUJ.å.clMtnhassm.mn.us MEMORANDUM . TO: Scott Botcher, City Manager FROM: Anita L. Benson, City Engineer ~ DATE: Janual)' 10, 2000 SUBJ: Januaty 7, 2000 Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition Meeting Minutes - File No. PW-290F TH 5 Proiect Update The bid opening for this project has been rescheduled for April 28, 2000 due to the bridge design division's inability to meet deadlines for the March bid opening. . I provided the following update on the temporal)' permits to construct for the project. There are a total of 30 temporary pennits needed, 7 of which are for city- owned property and 3 which have already been executed by property owners. That leaves a total of20 permits to be acquired. Deb Anderson, MnDOT Right Of Way, indicated some of the appraisals for the project have been contracted out to an outside consultant. She also indicated that temporal)' permits to construct will be needed by mid Februaty in order for special provisions to be written to prohibit the contractor from working on property for which temporaty pennits have not been obtained. The temporal)' permits to construct are most important for properties located north ofTH 5 as the project phasing provides for construction of the north frontage road first. However, MnDOT construction personnel will evaluate the permits obtained and phasing of the project will work around those that cannot be obtained. Keith Slater, MnDOT Right Of Way Division, indicated he had received a revised temporal)' pennit to construct from a property owner and further, that the revised language request by the property owner regarding indemnification cannot be agreed to by MnDOT. I will be working with this specific property owner to address their concerns. TH 212 Proiect Update Keith Slater gave the following update on the right of way acquisition. MnDOT Right Of Way staff in 1999 was responsible for the acquisition of$40 million in right-of-way acquisition. For 2000 the dollar amount available for right-of-way acquisition is $82 million. This $82 million allocates $40 million to current highway projects, $25 million for light rail transit and $17 million for corridor preservation. Me. S later indicated the Right Of Way Department's goal is to encumber all funds available for 212 right-of-way acquisition by June 30, 2000. However, the The CityofCblllzhasse1l. A powintcommunirv with clean ¿lkeJ. aUdlÙv schools. II r!Jflrmil/u rlml'Hf(JOr r/,"¡";",,, IM;"p"... ,.,,,,r/ ¡,o-<,.,;/:.,'.. "J" ,,_~.. "'~H'~ I:... ....øl. ~_) Scott Botcher Januaty 10, 2000 Page 2 deadline for encumbrance of those funds is June, 2001. He indicated they currently have authorization for acquisition of right of way from County Road 4 to TH 41. Offers are anticipated to property owners by late fall of2000. Keith Slater indicated that a design contract for the segment of212 fÌ'om County Road 4 to Highway 101 could potentially be let in fiscal year 2001. However, it is expected that the status of New 212 will be impacted by MnDOT, Metropolitan Council and the Governor's proposed transportation programs. Mr. Slater also indicated that the Sierra Club is in opposition to the 212 project. In the past MnDOT has provided technical assistance for official mapping to cities and counties for highway corridors. However, due to increased work load staff time is not available to assist local communities in the official mapping process. Mr. Slater encouraged Carver County and Chaska to work together to produce official maps for Highway 212 west of Chaska using RALF funds. Currently, $7 million in RALF funds are available to the local communities. Due to MnDOT's inability to provide technical assistance, the requests for RALF funds have not been as high as anticipated. Bob Lindahl indicated that due to the MnDOTS Right-Of-Way Division's current demand on staff time, the coalition may wish to consider establishing ajoint powers agreement between MnDOT, Carver County, Chaska and Chanhassen to contract with consultants for appraisals for right-of-way acquisition which would be repaid by MnDOT in the future. Mr. Lindahl indicated he may pursue putting together a draft joint powers agreement for the affected agencies' review. Mark Panek, MnDOT Construction Division, provided the following update on the construction progress of the current 212 contracts. Mr. Panek indicated the current slope failure at Prairie Center Drive would be fixed during the months of Januaty and Februaty and that West 78th Street would be open to traffic in the spring. Further, the north intersection ofTH 5 and Mitchell Road will be closed in early spring of2000 to allow for bridge construction. New Highway 212 is currently designated and signed as Temporary Trunk Highway 312 fÌ'om 494 to County Road 4. This designation will remain until the old 212 is turned back to the counties (Hennepin and Carver) and assigned a new number by the counties. At that point in time, Temporary Trunk Highway 312 will be renamed and signed as Trunk Highway 212. Mark Panek indicated MnDOT is experiencing difficulty filling positions for civil engineering technicians and project engineers. Specifically, the Eden Prairie construction office which currently has 28 full-time engineering positions, has 10 positions currently open. Evan Green, MnDOT Preliminaty Design, has retired after 42 years with MnDOT working in the southwest metro area. Additionally, Scott Sannes has resigned and accepted a position with the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Scott Botcher JanUaty 10, 2000 Page 3 Carol Molnau and Tom Workman were both in attendance. Carol Molnau indicated the republican caucus will be seeking $400 million ITom the surplus to be diverted to transportation for funding inter-regional corridors and bottlenecks. Fred Corrigan indicated it will be important for the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition and the other individuals interested in TH 212 construction to be involved as the Metropolitan Council reviews and develops its new policy plan. The key obstacle for providing for the construction of 212 prior to 2020 will be to have the Metropolitan Council change its current policy plan to provide for construction of212 at an earlier date. It was indicated that Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale and MnDOT Commissioner Elwyn Tink1enberg have both spoken openly in support of new TH 212. The potential designation of35W as the World War II Veterans 34th Division Highway ITom Duluth to the south border ofIowa was announced. This will be an item considered by the legislature this session and it is hoped by its supporters that this designation will be made in conjunction with the World War II Memorial which will open next year in Washington, D.C. C: City Council Administrative Packet (1/24/00) g:\eng\s:wctc\1 ~ 7 ·2000 minutes.doc , ". .-.....~' SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION ~Er.r.:!"En JAN 10 2000 LEGISLATIVE R~PtJRTEN REPORT 2000-1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2000 JANUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING On January 20, the STA Board of Directors is scheduled to meet at the Southwest Metro Transit Commission's transit hub in Eden Prairie. At this meeting, the Board will consider, and hopefully approve, a finalized STA Legislative Agenda for 2000. Additionally, new officers will be elected to serve one-year terms. Obviously, these are important issues for the Board, making it imperative that we have a quorum at the meeting. If you are a voting Board member, please make sure you RSVP to Liz Shields at 651/228-9757 or eshields@mandklaw.com. If you are unable to attend, please ask your alternate to attend or designate another proxy to vote on your behalf. Mark your calendars for January 20 at 9:30 a.m.! MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVE McELROY Recently, Tom Poul and Bob Renner (both from Messerli & Kramer) met with Representative Dan McElroy (R-Bumsville) to discuss transit issues for the 2000 session. Following up on Representative McElroy's meeting with the STA Legislative Committee in June, the issue of a stable and predictable bonding authorization for Metro Transit capital projects was the primary focus of the conversation. You might recall that the Metropolitan Council pursued such an initiative during the 1999 session, but was unsuccessful. You might also recall that at the June meeting with the Legislative Committee, Representative McElroy suggested he would be willing to look into possible solutions to the Met Council's bonding difficulties. True to his word, Representative McElroy is considering a proposal that would provide regional bonding authority for the Met Council on a five-year schedule rather than every- other-year. In addition, he might propose adding a growth factor to the bonding authorization that would be tied to performance factors. While questions remain on the growth-factor formula, such a proposal would provide the Metropolitan Council with some stability and predictability in funding for capital projects. The STA will continue working with Representative McElroy and the Met Council in pursuit of a long-term solution to this problem. The STA LeolslatlveReoorlls prepared by Tom Poul end JennlferPetenon Messerli & Kramer P .A., 145 Unlverslly Avenue West Suite 450, SL Peul, AfN 55103 Telephone (651) 228-9757 Fax (651) 228-9787 2000 OPT-OUT TRANSIT OPERATING BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVIES The Met CaunåI reoenlJreleased its operating budget for 2000, including budget amounts for opt..out transit providers. Highlights of the opt-out budget includes a five percent prqJeded groMh In ridership during 2000, and a total property tax levy of approximately $16.4 million. Of that amount, $5 million will be levied on behalf of Rosemount" lllaple Grove and Plymouth, with the remaining opt-out communities levying just..-$11.5mi11ion for their 2000 budgets. KUDOS FOR SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION Back in October, the Southwest Metro Transit Commission (SMTC) received the "Transit System of the Year" award from the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA). The MPTA selected SMTC to receive this award based upon a ten-percent increase in 1idership, a 23-percent reduction in its operating deficit, and the opening of the Southvæsl Station transit hub in Eden Praiñe. Congratulations to SMlC for this honor! TRANSIT FUNDING THROUGH THE SALES TAX The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area is the only region in the country that funds transit services almost entirety through property tax revenues. Most' other regions utilize a regional sales tax for 1ransJt funding. Proposals to transfer the burden from metro area property taxpayers to a .regional sales tax have been discussed frequently duñng the past few sessions, but hmre yet to be approved by legislators. The issue is expected to be brought up again 1his session and the STA Legislative Committee has been consideñng ~.er to initiate legislation regarding this proposal. To enhance your understanding of how !his would work, here are some facts and figures: 1. For 2000, the MetrGpolitan Council and opt-out providers levied over $91 million in property taxes to fund transit operations. An additional $20 million was levied for tœnsit debt service. 2. For fiscal year 2000, it is estimated that dedicating .3 percent of the sales tax revenue generaled in the metro area would raise approximately $126.16 million for tlBnsil 3. Use 11 $126.16 miDion would provide for replacement of the property tax operating subsidies, $10 million for debt service on equipment levies, $15 million for ~s-yoUiJOequipment replacement, and $10 million to fund retiree health benefits that currently are unfunded. Additionally, the tax would provide $6 million for system expansion or other purposes. 2 4. An inflationary growth factor would likely be included in such a formula, one that would provide fair increases for opt-out providers. 5. Use of a region-wide sales tax would "expand the transit taxing district" capturing revenue from communities that currently utilize transit services in neighboring communities free from property tax liabilities. We will keep you up to date if there is any progress on any proposal to alter the revenue source for transit funding. 2000 LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS FOR TRANSIT There are a variety of organizations that will pursue transportation and transit initiatives this session. The STA Legislative Committee has reviewed these proposals to assist in finalizing a 2000 legislative agenda for recommendation to the Board of Directors. For your information, the next few pages provide a brief summary of these initiatives. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL The Metropolitan Council has not yet finalized a legislative agenda for the 2000 session. However, it is known that the Council will pursue $16 million in regional bonding authority requested, but not granted, in 1999, as well as $3.7 million in additional operating revenue. We will update you as more details become available. MINNESOTA PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION The Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) plans to support the Metropolitan Council's requests of $3.7 million in supplemental funding and $16 million in regional bonding. In addition, the MPTA will recommend that the legislature authorize $70 million in state bonding to fund transitways and additional garage needs. The MPTA also plans to support appropriating just over $3.6 million operational expenses in addition to $5 million in bonding authorization for vehicle purchases and other capital expenditures for Greater Minnesota transit needs. Included in its 2000 legislative agenda is the following policy statement: 3 "The MPTA recognizes that Minnesota's transportation system consists of numerous modes - highways, transit, waterways, rails and air. To foster the coordination of the various components the MPTA recommends that the 2000 Legislature (1) establish a multi-modal mobility trust fund [to] fund transit, highway, and surface transportation; (2) revise the formula grant for large urbanized areas and add into the bUdget base for Greater Minnesota; (3) exempt vehicle and vehicle parts purchases by public transit operators from state sales tax; and (4) establish a college pass program for campuses where transit will ease neighborhood parking problems." The STA hopes to work closely with the MPTA this session in pursuit of policies that support public transit. MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE The Minnesota Transportation Alliance (MTA) also plans to support the Metropolitan Council's supplemental appropriation and bonding authorization requests ($3.7 million and $16 million, respectively). The MTA will support additional funding for bridges and roads, allocation of $20 million to a transportation revolving loan fund (an item that was line-item vetoed by Governor Ventura last session), additional funding for regional airports, and a sales tax exemption for local government and transit authority expenditures on construction materials for roads as well as the purchase of buses and replacement parts. The MTA's extensive legislative agenda strikes a balance between the oft-competing interests of funding for roads and funding for transit. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) plans to support the Met Council's supplemental appropriation request of $3.7 million as well as a traffic management system that would include high occupancy vehicle lanes, express busses, dedicated transitways, light rail and commuter rail transit, and funding to build additional park-and- rides. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) will support a constitutional dedication of a portion of MVET to a multi-modal fund for highway and transit expenditures as well as a gas tax increase. The LMC will oppose a tab fee reduction unless a constitutionally dedicated source is created to replace any funding shortfalls. 4 l < METROPOLITAN LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT JOINT POWERS BOARD The Metropolitan Light Rail Transit Joint Powers Board (the Board) will support the Met Council's supplemental funding and bonding requests in addition to $70 million in state bonding for transitway development. The Board also will support the establishment of a permanent multi-year transportation investment program for transit, highways and surface transportation. Additionally, while no amount of funding is specified, the Board will pursue ·state funding sufficient to match federal funding for commuter rail.· MINNESOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE In 2000, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) will oppose any changes to transportation and transit funding that would reduce funding levels as well as any gas tax increase if the state is able to maintain a highway construction program of at least $500 million per year from all available funding sources. The Chamber will support prioritization of new road and transit projects. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The Minnesota Department of Transportation will request legislative authority to plan, design and build bus transitways. ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES The Association of Minnesota Counties will support a funding increase and/or a new, dedicated source for transit in addition to development of light rail transit, commuter rail transit and other altemative methods of transit as part of a state-wide transit system. 5 Partnership Minnesota .... A New Vision for Intergovernmental Cooperation , , , , , , .... ¡ .... ¡ .... ¡ .... ¡ Cooperative Public Service Award Application 2000 J J J '1 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ f f ~ ... ~ ... " .- \ .. .. ¡ PARTNERSIDP MINNESOTA PARTNERSIDP MINNESOTA was formed in 1988 to promote enhanced cooperation among federal, state, and local government agencies, for the purpose of providing better service to the citizens of Minnesota. This is accomplished through information programs, informal consulting services, structured exploration of emerging issues, and recognition of partnership success stories. We believe that parmerships improve the quality of service to our citizens through enhanced communication, increased leveraging of limited resources, and improved productivity through synergistic problem solving. PARTNERSHIP MINNESOTA created the Cooperative Public Service Award in 1990 to provide public recognition to outstanding examples of innovative intergovernmental cooperative efforts. 1999AWARDS PROGRAM Awards will be presented at the P ,RTNERSHIP MINNESOTA CONFERENCE, April 19, 2000, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Center, University of Minnesota. ELIGffilLITY If you represent a federal, state, or local government agency, and are involved in a unique cooperative effort with other government agencies, non-profit organizations, academia, or private industty, your parmership is eligible to apply for this award. CRITERIA Nominations will be judged c:: the basis ofInnovation, Initiative, and Results in support of Providing Hassle Free Government. AWARD CATEGORIES - "GovernmentAdminstration" (Collecting taxes, building and maintaining inñ'astructure, economic development, managing programs and systems) - "GovernmentServingPeople" (Helping our citizens to be happy, healthy, housed, employed, educated and safe) - "Government and the Environment" (Providing stewardship to our natural resources) LEVELS OF RECOGNITION Eligible nominations will be considered for three levels of recognition: - Cooperative Public Service Award - Semi-FinalistAward - Certificate ofComrnendation SUBMIT NOMINATIONS TO: Patricia A. Dunlop MnlDOT MS 250 395 John Ireland Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55155-1899 OR Fax 651-296-0975 (Please do not Fax AND Mail) To apply electronically, contact patricia.dunlop@dot.state.mn.us APPLICATION DEADLINE: Februaty 1,2000 COOPElU.TlVE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD APPLICATION - 2000 ... ORGANIZATION SUBMI'ITJNGAPPUCATION ON BEHALF OF ALL PARTNERS: IDENTIFY CONTACTl"ERSONWHO IS KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT PARTNERSHIP: Name Phone Total Number of Partners PRlNCIPALPARn~ll"ATJNGPARTNERS: (lfmore than 5, list only the 5 principal partners) (List NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER of ~ major partner, includinlZ yourself.) TITLE OF PARTNERSIIIl": AWARD CATEGORY; (check ~ one) Government Government Government ---.:..Administration _Serving People _& the Environment SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PAIUNERSHIP; (For publicity and recognition purposes, summarize your partnership using no more than 30 words. focusing on providing Hassle Free Services.) APPLICATION FORM: Provide specific namttive~onses to the five questions on the back of this page. Do not exceed the word limit for each q11"""'- and de not attach supplemental)' documents. Limit vour reSDonse to two pa2es only. QUESTIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO: Patricia Dunlop, 65 I -282-5248 ALLAP.PLICADONSMUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 1,2000 .Al'ID WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED j 'j j j j 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ~ { 1. { { { { 2. { r r 3. r ... , ... , ... \ 4. ... \ .. \ .. , .. 5. · · · PARTNERSffiP MINNESOTA 2000 COOPERATIVE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD APPLICATION Why was this partnership formed? What were the objectives? How were the members brought together? (100 words orless) Describe how your program reflects innovation an::! initiative in providing Hassle Free Services. (100 words or less) What problems or barriers were encountered? How were they overcome? What challenges remain? (100 words or less) What were the resultslbenefits of this partnership effort? include specific measures where available. (100 words or less) Describe your efforts or plans for sharing your partnership success with others who may benefit? (100 words or less) ~ .p,CCR APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 1, 2000 Cc', Cø........:~ <.~~ CARVER' COUNTY "P1J8LICWORKS ÐEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITY UPDATE December, 1999 III: * ............ * ..... * **'tht.... .-*..*** *..... **......**Jt It.... * III: 111:.. III: III: III: * * III: * * III: III: HAPPY NEW YEAR BesJ wishes Jo you and yom family fora wonderful and prosperous New Year! I'", ,. 7 Jnl~ ~) l ?~SD 'J' j I ''''' * lit * III: ** * * **.'***,. *,*,*,.***** III: III: **..** * * **. * III: * ........ * * III: It *" * III: 1\; III: III: III: III: III: III: * III: III: * GENERAL .. Public Works Building Project - On November 30 the County Board approved a plan to create a number of convnittees to guide upcoming building projects through their programming, design, and construction stages. The committees approved are 1) Public Works Facility Building Committee, 2) Household Hazardous Waste Fadlity Building Committæ, 3) Gofemment Center Community Health Space Building Committee, and 4) Health Services Space Building Committee. David Herme (Assistant County AdmirI1sbator), Fred Boethin (['ontroller),-Bob Darnell (Building Maintenance Director), and a County CommJssio,.e. .'IIOIJtd 9I!I1Ie on each of the \.""01 lib:=, alœg with representatives of the departments most directly impacted by tfte 1JI'Ojects. Members of the Public Wtñs fGålity Bui/diQg CommiUæare Roger Gustafson, Dave Randt, Bill Weckman, Dick Olson Dave Samuelson, Pete Benddck, Denny Owens (Sheriff CI1iet, DePLJtY), At Felbnann (Sheriff ~hanic), David Potts (Sheriff Sergeant), rathv MtGnIw (SoàII SeMœs Transportation Superviior), Jim Ische (County Commissioner). Tracy Swanson (County ßJ."1II1~.iulI"') wm seTVe æCommissioner Ische aII:emate on the committee. Member.; of the Household HazaIdous Waste Facility Building Committee are MIlle Lein (Environmental SelVices Director), Leslie Wilson (Household Hazardous Waste Specialist), Joe Enfield (Assistant Director of Environmental SelVices), Roger Gustafson, Dave RaIiðt, Diet'Rickaby, and Jóhn S"1egfried (County Commissioner). Architectural Allianœ.wiIL-*,wlth tbeseSiiilding.committees.to recommend space design and projected budgets to I ì: , I !ti',' the County Board. The committees will be responsible for approval of change orders up to $5,000 during. construction and would remain in place through project completion. The proposed contract with Architectural Alliance was approved by the County Board on November 30. The majority of construction 01) this project is expected tD occur In 7001. Two con~'ction manag~t finns were interviewed during the week of Ì>eœmber 13. ÌnterViews with one or two more firms will be scheduled for the near future. The selected construction management firm will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of the various contractors hired tD construct the facility. The firm will also be part of the design team for the project. Peter Vesterholt (Architectural Alliance) toured with county staff all the Public Wor1<s Department facilities on December 22. This gave Peter an opportunity tD become more familiar with our equipment and our space needs. It also gave him an opportunity tD meet some of us and discuss with us some of the details we see as necessary In the headquarters building and the renovation of the Chaska shop. " < Association of Minnesota Counties CAMC) Annual Conference (Awards) - Carver County received several 1999 AMC & MCIT Awards at the AMC Annual Conference this past week. These awards included: County Achievement Award - Team C.R.A.S.H. (Communitv Resoonse to Achieve Safer Hiahwavs) Team CR.A.5.H. was created in 1996 because Carver County had the highest incidence of motor vehicle injuries and fatalities in the seven county metro area. In January 1996; Carver County was selected as one of ten sites nationally for a project to reduce motor vehicle crashes by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and American Scciety of Quality. Team CR.A.5.H. is a "community collaborative* between Carver County Community Health Services, Ridgeview Medical Center, and several community agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals. Their common interest is a concem for redudng motor vehicle crashes and injuries within their community. Team CRA.5.H. is a comprehensive injury control program with continuollS quality improvement ideas. After organizing into seven teams and gathering data for twtJ years, Team CR.A.5.H. is now beginning to see some significant and positive changes in the data, and is incorporating that data in presentations to community groups. Team CR.A.S.H. is a significant county achievement because it involves members of the community in an active, positive movement toward reducing motor vehicle crashes and injuries, and saving lives. We are also excited about the success of the collaboration between Carver County Community Health Services and many community agencies, businesses and individuals. County Achievement Award Honorable Mention - Joint Trainlno and Develooment Position In order to create efficiency in employee training and development,. Carver County and the University of Minnesota Extension Service (MES) jOintly fund a position tD serve as the overall coordinator of these activities for the 26 diverse Carver County departments. This position, filled in early 1997, fadlitates communication across county departments while makIng optimum lISe of the MES specializations and University research. The training and development position provides overall leadership for synthesizing training needs and identifying dupfteative efforts. This individual also assesses extemal education and delivery by the various departments and foste1s coIIaboratives which bring appropriate players together to address issues. County Achievement Award Honorable Mention - Carver County Citizen Carver County publishes a quarterly newsletter called the Carver County Otizen, which is distributed to all Carver County households as an insert in the local newspapers and associated publications. This unique newsletter is easily readable due to its eye-catching graphics and sIIort-article fotmat Tñe newsletler is part of a broader strategic approach to educate and infonn citizens of Carver County issues. It provides the County with an opportunity to resent the positive side of county government that often goes unnoticed. NumerollS residents have provided positive feedback on the newsletter. It has resulted in a better-œucated, more infolTT1ed citizenry. 2 1999 Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust (Mcm - County of the Year 'Members of the Minnesota Counties Insuranœ Trust honor Carver County as the 1999 County of the Year. Carver County has demonstrated a comprehensive and proactjve approach toward safety, developed effective loss control programs and has an exœUent &perienœ modífication. Carver County has shown that dedication, hard Kf1It and people working together can have a direct and positive impact on managing risks and mitigating losses. HIGHWAYS CR 10/Engler Boulevard west (CR 11 tD Bavaria Road) - The bid was awarded to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. The contract documents have been sent to them for their signatures. Condemnation action was filed the week of December 13. The access to the properties as acquired by the quick take will be effective March 15, 2000. Construction activity will not occur until after access is acquired. The contractor has expressed an interest In starting construction as soon as right to access can be acquired. Access rights have been acquired on two properties making it possible for some culvert and muck excavation work to occur during the late winter or early spring time period. CR 11 Phase One (CR 10 tD Lake Bavaria) - Final construction item quantities have been calculated by the inspection team and supplemental agreements, change orders, and work orders have been written which document these quantities. The final quantities need to be verified and accepted by the contractor before the final payment can be issued. CR 11 Phase Two (Lake Bavaria tD TH 5) - The project has been officially awarded to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. Mn/OOT has processed the contract. A pre-construction meeting will be held in January 2000. Pond excavation across from the Deer Run Golf Course has not yet started and there is no scheduled date for the start of this work. A construction trailer was moved during the week of December 20 to a different site located on the future city park property along 86th Street A land commissioners' hearing was held on December 10 and continued on December 17 on one of the properties. CR 19 (Bluff Creek Elementary School) - County highway department staff (Jon Weller and Roger Gustafson) met on December 16 with Bluff Creek Elementary School staff, Chanhassen City officials, and a neighborhood mother to discuss the materials being gathered as part of the school zone speed study along CR 19 immediately south of TH 5. The highway department study should be completed early in 2000. . CR 31 (TH 212 Intersection) - Richard Stehr (Mn/DOT Metro Division Engineer) has responded to safety concerns communicated to him by the county highway department about the intersection of CR 31 with TH 212. Mil/DOT agrees that TH 212 should have a westbound left: turn lane constructed at the Œ. 31 intersection. The construction of this turn lane wnl be included In Mn¡DOrs safety projects for fiscal year 2003. CR 45 Minnesota RIver Bridge - Right-of-way offers were sent to the property owners along the project on December 1. There are eight properties impacted by this project on the Carver County side of the river. Initial contacts with landowners have begun. Scott County has been working with landowners of the Scott County properties impacted by this project. TH 41 (TH 212 tD CR 11/Engler Boulevard) Reconstruction Detour - The plans for reconstructing TH41 north of TH 212 to a few hundred feet north of the CR 11 (Engler Boulevard) intersection should be nearing completion by the end of December. The plans are being prepared by an engineering consultant hired by the City of Chaska. The city is the lead agency on the project. Construction work on TH 41 in 2000 will be done in a manner that penTlits traffIC to remain on the highway. In 2001, traffic will be detoured from TH 41 onto CR 17 and CR 18 during the construction of the bridge at Clay Hole Lake and the reconstruction ci the highway itself. Upgrades being incorporated into the detour 3 plans for the project are: 1) the installation of a permanent (metal pole type) traffic signal at the CR 17 (Audubon Road) / CR 11 (Engler 6oI'Jeu;l1d) inœIsed:ion, 2) the total reconstruction of the CR 17 (Audubon Road) / CR 14 (Pioneer Trail) intersection indudlng.the instaUaIion of a pem1lme11t (metal pole type) traffic signal, and 3) the installation of a permanent (wood pole type) traffic signal at the CR 11 (Audubon Road) / CR 18 (Lyman Boulevard) Intersection. The consultant engineer 1Iasðetemûned that the Instaftation fA signals at these three intersections does meet at least one of the Mn/DOT signal warrants and will meetmore in U1efuture. Hlgh_y 101 (11t !i'Word!) 'PI ..J....'1. - The Olanhassen City Council held a work session about this project on the evening of December 1. Anita Benson (Qumba~'1 CilrEngineer), Jim Grube (Hennepin County Transportation Director), and Roger Gustafson (Carver CouriIy Engineer) attended the work session to provide perspectives about the proposed trail along U1e west side of Highway 101 and iIbout the reconstruction of the highway. Several citizens of neighborhoods abutting Highway 101 were also present. Three traU options presenteØ fi?r discussion were: » Construct trail within the existing right-of-way to the extent possible. » Construct trail in a location to accommodate future reconstruction of Highway 101 to Concepts 2, 3, or 4. }. Construct trail ¡nconjunction with a future Highway 101 roadway tumback reconstruction project. The highway primary objectives for this work session were: );. Provide an update on the jurisdictional status of Highway 101 as it relates to the Carver County turnback. » Provide an update on the turnback funding status for the proposed Highway 101 project. );. Discuss the record of meeting minutes from both the Chanhassen and Eden Prairie open houses. }. Discuss the Highway 101 memorandum responding to issues raised at the Chanhassen and Eden Prairies open houses. );. Identify Highway 101 Concepts for further consideration. New TH 212 (Right-of-way) - Representatives of the Southwest Corridor Coalition met with Mn/DOT staff on November 30 to review the status of right-of-way acquisition for New TH 212. It does appear likely that Mn/DOT will encumber about $22.3 million before June 2000 for the purchase of right-of-way. The focus of this expenditure will be the one last parcel to be purchased in Eden Prairie and the parcels in Carver County east of TH 41. Administrative assistance from Carver County, Chanhassen, and Chaska may be sought to expedite the purchase of this right-of-way. Guernsey Avenue (CR 1410ta CR 10) -l1Ie traffic patœm within Dahlgren and laketown Township is changing as the construction of new county highway projeds are ampleted. Trudt traffIC on the Dahlgren/laketown Township portion of Guernsey Avenue between CR 140 and CR 10 has increased to the point where the decision has been made by the townships to post the road to a 5-ton axle limit. The county highway department has loaned the signs to the townships for this purpose. The "draft" county comprehensive plan update does identify this segment of Guernsey Avenue as a "priority one"for jurisdictio(lill transfer.from the townships to the ~ounty. Large load Hauled on County Roads - In early December, Perkins Motor Transport, Fannington, moved a large NSP transfonner from Cologne to Eden Prairie using various state highways and county roads. The transfonner was shipped to Cologne by rail and was loaded onto the Perkins hauling equipment. The route was east on TH 212 to CR 17 (Audubon Road) in Chaska, north on CR 11 tuŒ.14 (Pioneer Trail), and east: on CR 14 into Hennepin County to the NSP substation on TH 5 in Eden Prairie. The transfonner weighed 170,000 pounds and 1I1e . transporter weig11ed , 130,000 pounds for a total gross weight of 300,000 pounds (150 tons). It is believed to have been one of the. heaviest loads moved on a county road. Perkins' ~nsport had a total of 14ax1es wiIIt4 axles on the truèk tractor and 10 axles on the specially designed trailer. Each of the trailer axles had 8 tires. The 0WJa1l1ength 1Jf the transport was 150 feet. . Sign Bracing Project - BIds for this plÐjel:t..were opened on December 22. The· apparent low tiid was' submitted by H & R Construction Company from Dab. Their bid was $34,975.00. Our engineer's estimate was $42,250.00. A total of 5 bids were submitted. l1Ie I1ighést was1l5,'41Ð.oo. H & R was the company who installed our traffic signs in 1996. Winter (Snowplow Safety-Slow Do"""'y 8ac:tI\, and Stay Alive) - There are many crashes during the wInIer involving snow removal equipment. Most oftheseaashesœuld hr-..ïdedl'4rivers would give the plow drivers room III wort 'Safely. CaM!r1bmty orges its maintenance workers and all highway users to usecauÖCIIIWhen oo1Re roads this winter. We can reduce cnJShes by working together. We all share in the task of keeping the roads safe. .. Yield to snow plows. .. Follow 8-10 seconds behind snowplows. .. Plows weigh about 17 tines more than your average car. If you collide with a snowplow, you will lose. ¡.. Plows drive slower than posted speeds. Use caution when passing snowplow trucks. .. Never drive into the snow cloud made by a snow truck. You can't see what might be coming. You don't know how far ahead the plow might be. .. 5tay alert and test the road surface peOOdically to check on its condition. Black ice is invisible. Never use the cruise control on wet or icy roads. .n'.,.,.. '"'' STAY BACK STAY ALIVE I 24___IIonW_ ¡ "'IO''"''''n<I 0< .'_40'10 ~ ~~ ........at www..dot.st.....IWILtn i ~...~ Remember that snowplow operators are woOdng III make roads as safe as possible. Give them room to do their work. Slow down, stay back, MId stay aUve. l Twin Cities Exclusive Busways Study -The "draft"Twin Cities Exclusive Busways Study is nearing completion. The Metro Division of Mn/OOT is preparing the stJJdy in œIIIboration with the Metropolitan Council. The study is being done to determine the feasibility c:J constructing aaecclusiwe busway system within the Twin Oties area. Mn/OOT is preparing a detailed analysis of two corridors that h~1 ideldied as candidates for potential near term (2010) development. The corridors are common1yœl1ed the Min.-.,..¡Os Soothwest Corridor and the St. Paul Northeast Corridor. Mn/DOT State-Aid Seminar - On December 8, Francis Kerber, Curt Kallio, and Bill Weckman attended the Mn/DOT State-Aid seminar. The seminar dealt with details of state aid projects including plan review, variance/state aid rules review, report of State Aid amtract, hydraulics plan review, supplemental agreements/change orders/Labor compliance, and State Aid bridges and strucl1Jres. Commissioner Ellinklenberg and Deputy Commissioner Doug Weiszhaar were the keynote speakers turning the lunch break. Minnesota Safety Belt Use - The state's annual ~ belt survey resuits, released in mid-october by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (CPS), shoWed 72 percent of drivers and front seat passengers used belts. This usage is an 8 percent jump in the last year and lifts Minnesota above the national average. DPS reports that there were 532 motor vehicle fatalities in ~ in 1998.{)f the532 people who died, 259 were not wearing safety belts. Failure to use a safety belt contributes to more fata1üïe:s than., other single traffic safety-related behavior. Minnesota Alliance mr Safe Highways --On December 6, the Minnesota County Engineers' Association voted to become a member of thls I~dy new a"=- l11eaUiance is a program of the National Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT). The CAST opposes eII'orts alaU levels ot. government to make trucks longer and heavier. In order to protect public safety, the natiori's infrastructure and the environment, CABT has embarked on a grass roots campaign 5 t t, to fight the efforts d bigger truck proponents to increase truck lengths and weights. Members of the Minnesota Alliance for Safe Highways include: . ... . .... MinnesotaAsforSustainablll~n ~ 'Minnesoia Nurses AssocIation· ; ~ MinnesølaSliË!hÞdT~AssodiItion ~ Minnesota 9-e-JIlj'.' -~ ~ Minnesoia Chiefs of Polite _ùo i¡,tiud ~ Minnesoia Association of Women Highway Safety leaders ~ Clean Water Adion Allianœ ~ St. Louis County Board of Commissioners AssocIatIon of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Annual Conference (Model Right-of-way Ordinance) - A brochure relating to the AMC model right-of-way ordinance for the management of the public right-of-way for counties was available at the recent AMC conference. Some of the contents of this Public Right-af-way (The County Perspective) brochure was: Public Rioht-of-wav Issues Until vel)' recently, management ofJhe public right-of-way has not been a hot topic among beal and county officials. However, actions by telecommunications pmviders, utility crJI1Ipanies and contractDrs have pushed the issue into the spotlight; forcing first the Legislature then cities, and now counties to aá to protect local authority to manage right- of-way as county owned public property. A leaal Point of View It is important that county offidals and leaders review, with legal cound~ the laws related to their ownership of road right-of-way, the methods usedlD aa¡uire land and the rights and obligations counties have related to the management of utilities in the right-of-way. At the Federalleve~ Congress specifically recognized right-of-way as a public asset in the Telecommunication Aá of 1996. In fact; Congress resisted strong pressure from the teIecomm/HIications industry and ~Hy endorsed beal government authority to continue to manage this valuable propet1Jl and rec(!ive faircompensðtion for its use, as long as any requirements are imposed in a non- discriminatory manner. At the sf11œ /e!IeI, the Legislature in 1997 granted the telecommunications crJI1Ipanies the right to be in tileright-cf-way. 1n1!!99 the Public Utilities Commission expanded, by rules, the right to all utilities. Your only recourse is ID adopt a utifity ordinance. Association of Minnesota Countles'(AMC) Annual Conference (Moving Minnesota's Transportation System Into the Next Century) - Elwyn Tinldenberg, Mn/DOT Commissioner and Cecil Selness, Mn/DOT Director of Special Studies spoke at an AMC Annual Conference information session. Comments made included: . ... The Metro Area is building a new "Woodbury" every year. ... In 1980, the Metro Area's bighwayt:OlleStion ranked 43111 worst in the nation (4 hours per year per commuter). In 1999, the Metro Area's highway mngestion ranked 14'" worst in the nation (34 hours per year per mnvnuter). ... Mn/DOT will be doing ~ 11: can to reduce vehicle license fees per the govemor's wishes. However, Mn/DOT will be mmmitted In badcfilJing the highway revenue loss caused by this vehicle license fee reductions. ~ The govemorlIftd~.soon announce the state administration's proposal for funding transportation. ~ Better (safe ......m. ....oI)CIIIII1eICI:ions between Minnesoia's regional trade centers is the focus of the Interregional 0Irrid0r SIudy. TH 212 is a medium priority 1nI;erregiodaI corridor between the South Dakota border and Norwood Young America. It is a high priority interregional c.orrJdor between Norwood Young America and 1-494. Refer to the attachments for more information about the Interregional Corridor Study. Metropolitan Council (TAB TAC Planning Committee) - A meeting of this planning committee was held on December 9. Two of the agenda items were: 6 Metrooolitan Coundl's TQASit 2020 Master PJan ~ Coooie KozIak (MeIropoUIanO>undl) ~ portions of the "'public comment draft" of the Transit 2020 Master Plan. The goal of 1IIis_ is tn. de ·'l'a 1O20 regional translt"$JStelÌ1 for the Twin Oties metropolitan area that: > Doubles the ~Jty of1fIe buS !If!Œm; the IIÍIckbGne «tile transit system, and > Produœs a measurable Impact œfœtering more efficient use of land and public infrastructure - otherwise known as "'5mim: Growth. n Mn/OOT's TransUUlbMunSvsœ/llPliln fTSP} I_I!! Too Shennan (Mn/DOT) presented Wormationmntainedin the ~draft" document titled Moving Minnesota - A Metro Pe,S)ectNe. The pu¡pœe of tI1is document is to "flame the numerous issues that wUl be addressed in future planning efforts such as the TSP Update. Issues identified as being most important to transportation include: >- Need for more reliable cost estimates for major projects > Management corridors >- Interchanges >- Access management >- Second beltway >- Major river crossings >- Major project evaluation and selection criteria >- Minneapolis/Saint Paul airport expansion > High occupancy vehicle (JiOV) lanes > Investment »bdlcyies for state highway minor arterials >- Transit planning outside the transit service area >- Cost participation policy >- Investment traddng >- Area Transportation PaJtners (All') boundaries ,PARKS Lake Mlnnewashta Regional Pa¡1{ (Reindeer) - Anonymous December Tepa"" that Santa _s actively recruiting deer from the park ", pull his sleigh œuld ~ besubstantlated. Lake Mlnnewashta Regional Park (8eBch Parking Lotand Main Road) - During the week of November 29, the curb was backfilled and some areas were'tDpsoiled. The electrical service line was also installed. The shoulders of the road would be backfilled this week If ......alel' pennits. Lake Mlnnewashta Regional PR (9ets) - Pets running off leash continues to be a significant problem. On Deœnber 27, park staff accidenlaly ran iII1D a dog thIt wasfUl1f1ing with the pet owner who was driving. Fortunately, the dog escaped seriOliS.Jnjury aJlllthe evasive action taken to avoid the dog did not cause Injury to park staff or damage to equipment. '.' ~ Lake Minnewashta RilgiDnal Padt (VdücIes Off Trails and RoIId) - Recent snow has brought out indiscriminate snowmobilers and aulDmobile drivels. Humerous snowmobile tracks and vehicle tracks are present in areas of the park that are off limits to these YehIdes. Lake Minnewashta Regln...1 Park (~- GOunbySki Outing) - Plans are underway to host a cross-country ski outing in the park. SIdeIs are 1nded tD sliportjons of the trails and pick up five playing cards along the way. Skiers with the best poker hand will beeligtie fOr prizes. A bon fire and hot chooolate will also be available to provide a little wannth 7 and allmSPhere. The tentative date for the ski outing is February 12, 2000. Additional information concerning the event will be forttI aIITIing when plans are finalized. .. '8IIyIar R>.J1~,;Ia1'¥111tt (Tñ.ns) - Park Maintenance staff is nearly finished with the removal of linbs from aoss-country .slàtr.IJIs. Many areas of the trails have grown in with small trees or drooping limbs that hinder skiers or interfere with maintenanœ vehicles. Baylor Reg1oaa1 P~(Aerators) - For many years the aerators on Eagle Lake have been positioned so that open ..water exisIed aver the swimming area during the winter months. Open water during the winter months can cause weeds 111 develop early. During open water conditions, sunlight will penetrate to the lake bottom providing weeds the necessary Ø1eI1IY forerly development. At the Baylor Park beach, weeds are often well established before ice has gone out on the lake. l1Øs weed growth makes it diffICult to deploy the water curtain In spring and is a detrinent to swmming. Park staff is mnsulting with the DNR to reposition the aerators so that the open water is away from the swimming area. HopefuDy, if the aerators are repositioned, weeds will be less prevalent ,In early spring. Aerators began operating December 27. Waming signs have been installed. Legislative Session 2000 (2000 - 01 CIP for Regional Parks) - Implementing agencies for regional parks will begin meeting on a regular basis to discuss funding for capital improvement projects for the upcoming biennium. Currentty, $5 million in state bonds is proposed. This $5 million leverages $6.7 million in TEA-21 funds, $3.3 million in ~.uPOIitan Cound1 bonds and $1 million in local government funds. Of the proposed $5 million state bonds, Carver County is recommended to receive $476,900 for the reimbursement of 30.2 acres purchased for Lake Waconia Regional Park. In p~years funding for regional parks has been considerably more than the $5 million that is presently proposed. Past funding included $19.4 mmion in 1998, $11.35 million in 1996 and $13.1 million in 1994. CurrenUy, $11.2 million in capital improvements remains unfunded in the Metropolitan Coundls 2000-2001 regional parks GP. Carver County has several of the unfunded projects. These projects include reimbursement for 42 acres of land acquired for Lake Waconia Regional Park ($662,800) and pavement installation at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park for parking lots and roadway ($403,400). lbe Metropolitan Regional Parks System is comprised of large natural resource-based parks and trail system that primarily indudes facilities for boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, camping, trails and nature interpretation. It also indudesDm10 Zoo, Como Conservatory, Noerenberg Gardens, and Square Lake special recreation facility. The system has 46,500 acres and 103 rniles of trails designated by the Metropolitan Council. The system serves 16.8 million visits per year. Forty-six percent r:l the visitors live outside the regional agency's jurisdiction. The economic impact is calculated at $26 million of state taxes (primarily sales tax) paid from park visitor expenditures per year. Four million dollars comes from out of state visitors and $22 million from Minnesota residents. Carver County Park Inventory and Recommendations (University of Minnesota Parks and Recreation Student Study) - Park and recreation students with the University of Minnesota recently completed and presented findings concerning metropolitan area residents recreational desires, inventory of fadlities and plannin\! recommendations for parks and open spaces. The study area included the seven county metropolitan region. Separate reports were ¡,........nted on different CXlunties within the study area. The students researched park areas and invenlDried parkfacililies within Carver County. These facUities Included properties managed by federal, state, county and municipal 4JOI>a'.'1CI4s. Based on what the students learned about park fadlities within the CXlunty they offered several suggested recommendations for future park planning efforts. The recommendations Included: preserving and restoring natural Imbitat areas, building .additional fIShing piers, developing a beach in the northwestern section of the county, increasing the number of picnic shelters, creating community gardening opportunities, and developing a recreational brochure delailingthe recreational opportunities of Carver County. EquIpment (UtIlity Tractor) - A new John Deere 5210 utility tractor and flail mower was delivered December 13. The new tradDr replaces our 1969 model 2424 International tractor. 8 ~,.".'7~.. '; r'tt~' ,\\1 · ~ -N : " 'I " · '{ \ ,.."..., ' - --_..~: Ü 7; I"·'" SURVEYING and MAPPING Parcel Mapping - During 1999, the Oty of Carver, Benton Township and Young America Township were added to the digital mapping system. WorK in progress indudes the City of Norwood Young America, the City of New Germany and Camden Township. These areas along with Hancock Township and Hollywood Township are expected to be completed by April 2000. Coordinate Control- The Initial phase of coordinate control surveys, primarily using GPS technology, was completed In 1999. The last areas to be completed included Hanoock Township and Hollywood Township. The control survey links the entire public land survey within Carver County to the North American Datum known as NAD 83. This data is readily available to surveyors and engineers that typically adjust local projects to the same datum. There are numerous short- tenn and long-tenn benefits for using one datum system for surveying and engineering projects. Highway Right-of-way Platting - During 1999, survey staff has been actively involved in County and State Highway right-of-way platting. The first county highway plat was recorded in October. Two other county highway plats and one state highway plat are still in progress and should be recorded early in year 2000. Survey staff has been assisting Mn/DOT staff by providing Infonnation necessary for the preparation and recording of right-of-way plats for TH 5 and TH 212. Plat Checking - Two additional plats were received in December for checking. They were a two-lot commercial plat in the City of Watertown and a two-lot residential plat in the City of Chanhassen. In additional to those development plats, staff is currently checking a right-of-way plat depicting State Highway 41 in Chaska. Staff was busy in December with final review of plats for those wishing to record prior to the end of the year. State law requires that current year real estate taxes be paid in full before a plat can be recorded, so there was a great deal of interest in recording prior to the end of a year. A total of 56 land subdivision plats were submitted for checking in 1999. In 1998, a total of 48 plats were submitted. Platting activity by area: Chanhassen: Chaska : Victoria: Waconia: Carver: Watertown: Townships: 27 plats = 205 parcels 7 plats ~ 95 parcels 5 plats = 206 parcels 6 plats = 118 parcels 4 plats = 95 parcels 2 plats = 32 parcels 5 plats = 29 parcels Public Works Building Site - Survey staff has started the process of mapping and descnbing easements that effect the land for the future Public Works building. Specific easements will be necessary for cross access, drain tile lines and a gas line. GPS Equipment Sale&; Purchase - County Board actions have been submitted for pennission to seD the existing GPS equipment and purchase new GPS equipment. The new equipment will allow a broader use of GPS technology for such applications as topographic surveys, stake out surveys and rapid control surveys. It is antidpated that bids will be opened on or about January 27. 9 CI""····' .'.- .... ,,- ... '. -, \; .' .:; <: ADMINISTRATION and ACCOUNTING Y2K Infonnatlon (Remolie Computers) - The majority of our remote computers will be replaced by the end of this year or during January cI2000.l11e I.5. Department has given us the impression that there is no reason to worry about the performance of·tIIe old œRl)uters as we move into the new year. The replacement scheduling of our remote computers is just . . à,,(I....þt wiI.11 the arrival of the new year. The 1.5. Department has also Informed us that all network software Is Y2K comp1iant. O."."bllent specialty software being Y2K canpliant is the responsibility of the department. Our specialty software has been inventoried and checked. All of this software Is thought to be Y2K compliant. -- Contributing: Jon Weller, Dave Randt, Bill Weckman, Francis Kerber, John Freemyer, Marty Walsh, Roger Gustafson Roger Gustafson r " JO : CITY OF tllANHASSEN 6!JO City ÚtIttr Drillt, PO /Jœ: 147 Chauhassm. Minntsþllt 55317 PhoI.t612937.1!JO() Gt-'.Fta612.937.5739 EnØ-žng Fax 612.937.9152 PlIblk SaffSJ Fax 612.934.2524 Wtb U/Ww.cÎ.challhassrn.mn.us ~~ -lJ _.....'ì- \- \' \ -- (..-C... I . &>~ '- - ~ ~nma'Y4.2000 Mr. Tim Mayasich .»"- -"!·r.....,ty Public Wmb 3377 NadhRice Street Shoreview. MN 55126 Re: Southwest Metro Grant Application Parking Lot Structure - Market Boulevard and Pauly Drive Dear Mr. Mayasich: . Enclosed are excerpts from the City ofChanhassen's adopted and approved comprehensive plan in support of the grant application for Southwest Metro. Support for transit facilities are spelled out in both the land use and transportation policies of the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan incorporates many of the philosophies enumerated in the Chanhassen Vision 2002 We strongly support the provision of a park and ride facility in the city's downtown area and urge a positive review of Southwest Metro's grant proposal. If you have any questions or Deed additional information, please contact me at {952~ 937-1900 extension 118.. Sincerely, ~~ Kathryn R. Aanenson, AlCP Community Development Director EnclOSW"es c; Len Simich, Executive Diroctor, Southwest Metro Transit g:'jI1anlkalmayllSÎCh.doc 'J1w.r;.n<JrJ"'I1',,,rrPII A fTTnm;wrlYnmTl,m;"" ,";"7.·",1",... 1..1._ _.,,1:..., ,~1.~~'" _ ..1...-..:__ )___~..... ./....',.:.._1....:.. .u," ...j ,......:1'.-1. ..J.. ~ _ .., I.. . /' I., L.-f.. ~ COMPREHENSIVE PlAN · Chanhassen will continue to enooorage the location of comlJ1ffcial_in the central bullness disIrict. Commerclal_ " ,..... "'-- c....b albtJslness district and tis fringe w1R be . minimized until dev¿I.......snt of 1M .....Jbèd business disIrict and fringe are largely ......Ip1eIed. · The city will encourage the de1t~,\\ðt1t of Tleighborhood senriœ centørswhere ap¡.o~. These will be dewll.-J___P8dof a,mIB.., tlevelopment or a PUD. Delrelopmentof , unplanned and strip commercial centers shall be discouraged. · Planned Industrial development will be encouraged as a means of encourage tax base growth and creating new employment opportunities. It is believed that planned growth can and should be designed to minimize environmental neighborhood and traffic impact. · The city will seek opportunities to provide transitions between different uses of different types; the more incompatible to the neighboring uses, the more important the transition zone. For example, natural features may provide good transitions between incompatible uses or uses of moderate Intensity. The Land Use Plan also seeks the establishment of buffer yards -wmch represent areas of increased selbaoks where a developer will be required to ·instaBlandscaping WId berming to offer Improved separation of incompatible uses. · Development should be phased in accordance with the ability of the city to provide services. Devefopment should occur In areas where services are available before extending services to new areas. · Development should be planned to provide adequate internal street Jil'k'IgI"'" 1be.JandJJSe should also seek to diAIà growth in a JllBl'lneI' that makes the most efficient use of the area's highway system. Development shoutd be planned - to avoid running hightrafficwlumesandfor non- "reSidential traffic through residential neighborhoods. · The land use plan will be utiflZed tofacì1itate the city's efforts to anticipate Mure needs for f ¡ I 1998 open space. roads parks, schools, utilities, etc., and make adequate provision for them prior to the time they-aœ needed. " .". -) · AreasOlAlide 1M MUSA shall be preserved as an agriculluml zone or used to support very low density development. It is the city's policy to ensure thal1his area is not prematurely developed. , The dt;y will discourage the expansion or çonstn&liDn d -COII1mercial and industrial facilities in this.area. · Large lot subdivisions that do not have city sewer or water shall be allowed to remain as is without requiring urban services even when they are in the MUSA area, until the majority of the residents wanVrequest to change their use. The smallest lot allowed jn these subdivisions is two and one-half acres. larger lots may be subdivided if the lots meet the minimum 2'12 acre requirement and a suitable location is available for septic and wefl. If at some time the majority of the households/residents, more than fifty percent, petition to have their zoning changed and urban services (city sewer and water) brought to the property, they can then further subdivide their property. ) · Chanhassen wiN encourage the preservation and adaptive reuse of structures of historic and architectural significance. · The city will maintain a comprehensive and up- to-date set of ordinances to ensure that development is consistent with the plan while resulting in high quality, sensitively designed projects. Ordinances should be reviewed and modified as necessary to improve performance standards for new development to ensure that . they Incorporate hi9IJ quality design, landscape, etc. The PUD Ordinance should also be reviewed for .similar reasons. · The city will seek to work with other jurisdictions to combine resources including city, county, Southwest Metro Transit and the school districts to coordinateánd collaborate on mutual interests such as a IIJrary, public works, collective waste, arts councl~ transit site, recreation, etc. ) 12 1~">p'A,f",:", H. -'~.- COMPREHENSIVE PLMI 1998 ~ I the existing and anticipated development of the area; serves both short trips ancHrips to adjacent communities; and complements and supports the metropolitan highway system. Establishes a system improvement and completion pr.ogram that ensures that higher priority projects are GOß&tructed first; maintains a consiS1llllt atd cohel9nt roadway system during the .0& '....y system development process; arid provides-for adequate funding for aD needed improvements. 3. 4. Identifies what transit services and travel demand management strategies are appropriate for implementation in Chanhassen in order to increase the IUJmber and proportion of people who use tRimsit or share rides, and reduce the peak level of demand on the entire transportation system. . 5. Identifies the strategies and policies that need to be implemented to properly integrate the trail system (pedestrian, biqcte, etc.) with the proposed roadway system, to el1SUfe the provision of trails in a sequence consistent with the development of the roadway system, and to create a rational network of sidewalks. Transportation Policies The Metropolitan Council's Transportation Policy Plan identifies a policy framework within which the Chanhassen Transportation Plan was developed. The city's transportation policies are supportive of metropolitan policies and consistent with the plans and programs of the metropolitan, county, and state systems and relate directly to the objectives òf the City of Chanhassen. These policies are as follows: General l . Thoroughfares and major routes should be planned to reduce conflicts bebveen 8Jdernaltraffic and local traffic while minimizing .the disruption or division of the logical pattem of development in the community. , . Transportation facilities should be pfanned and designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment. · Through the development review process, the city will strive to discourage development from occurring within the designated roadway corridors, as well as limiting access to collector streets, minor arterials, intermediate arterials and principal arterials. · Promote safe and convenient access connections between the highway system and major commercial and industrial areas, and residential neighborhoods. Roadways · Encourage multiple use of right-of-way areas accommodating various modes of transportation. · New roadway facilities should be constructed in conjunction with new developments and designed according to the intended function. They should be planned and designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment. · Existing roadways should be upgraded when warranted by demonstrated volume, safety or functional needs. · Access points to the regional roadway system should be adequately controlled in terms of driveway openings and side street intersections. · Residential street systems should be designed to discourage through traffic and to be compatible with other transportation modes including transit, bicycle and walking. · The city will implement roadway design standards and inspection practices which ensure proper construction. Transit · The city encourages all forms of ride sharing in order to reduce vehicle miles of travel, reduce petroleum consumption, and improve air quality. · The city will review all major new developments in light of the potential for ride sharing including bus accessibility, preferential parking for carpools! vanpools, and mixed use development. · The city will support federal, state, metropolitan and local efforts directed toward the provision of rail transit for the community, the region, and the state. 54 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1998 · The city encourages cooperation with the Metropolitan Council and Southwest Metro Transit Commission in order to provide future transit service to and within the community. The city will support the development of park and ride facilities that encourage transit use. Parking · The city will continue to review new developments for adequacy of parking based upon need and the potential for joint use of parking facilities. · Sufficient parking and transfer and bus stop facilities areas should be provided to meet the needs of mass transit in major employment and commercial areas and in higher density residential and mixed use areas. Pedestrian/BIcycle · Major activity centers should provide accessibility to pedestrians and bicycles including necessary storage facilities. · The city will promote increased development of bikeways and trail facilities in order to conserve energy resources, enhance recreational opportunities and assist in the abatement of pollution and congestion. · Pedestrian and bicycle trails should be interconnected with major generators and have continuity across major roadways and other barriers. · Sidewalks and/or trails should be required in commercial, industrial, medium and high density residential areas; adjacent to schools and other public buildings; and along at least one side of collectors and other high volume roads. Other · The city will utilize the land use plan and transportation plan maps to illustrate planned road alignments and to facilitate their acquisition and construction as new developments are proposed. The plan maps will illustrate all collector and arterial street alignments. They will also be amended from time to time by the city during the subdivision review process. · As a part of platting, each development should provide dedication and improvement of public streets consistent with the standards found in city ordinances. The city will promote the provision of street and pedestrian connections to maximize safety and ease of access. t_ · Sufficient setbacks and/or berming should be designed into all development projects adjacent to major public roadways. · Coordinate existing and planned transportation facilities and their capacities with land use types and densities with particular emphasis on land development in the vicinity of interchanges and intersections. · The city will continue an ongoing maintenance program in order to maximize the community's investment in transportation facilities. · For proposed developments, the city will require detailed circulation and access plans which depict the impact of the proposed development on both the existing and future transportation systems. · The city will support federal, state, metropolitan and local efforts directed toward the timely construction of Trunk Highway 212, upgrading of TH 5, realignment and construction of CSAH 101 south of TH 5 and upgrading of 101 north of TH 5, TH 41, and other facilities serving the area. · Chanhassen will coordinate efforts with Eden Prairie, Carver County, Hennepin County, Victoria and other appropriate jurisdictions to ensure that Highways 5 and 101 continue to function as effectively as possible. · Chanhassen will coordinate the construction and maintenance of hard surfaced local streets, collectors, and arterials. Within the Rural Service Area, the city will provide and maintain a transportation system consistent with the needs of agricultural land uses. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN t998 Reverse Commute - To servê business in the area, the local Chambers of Commerce created a Reverse Commute Task Force which In conjunction with other agencies helps to match employees in Minneapolis with businesses in Chanhassen. These routes start In Minneapolis and bring passengers to job sites in Chanhassen. Starting with only five passengers in 1992, the program has grown to serve approximately 400 - 450 passengers and 45 - 50 employers. The city's rapid growth as an employment concentration warrants service to facilitate work trips. Special Routes - Southwest Metro provides special service routes to regional locations including Southdale, the Mall of America, and the Minneapolis-51. Paul International Airport. Other Services - Because the agency's mission is to meet the transit needs of the community, Southwest Metro provides a variety of other transit opportunities. For example, group rides are available for a variety of business, schools, organization, and others. Wherever possible, Southwest Metro provides buses for little or not charge for community purposes in Chanhassen and other service communities. Carver County Transportation Program (CART) CART bus service provides door to door subscription bus service for specifically scheduled routes. The service is primarily available to elderly, disabled, other transit dependent populations, and economically disadvantaged residents of Chanhassen. This service provides approximately 400 annual trips (based on 1997 survey) for Chanhassen residents. CARTs Volunteer Drives program provides demand responsive service to ambulatory passengers primarily for medical and social service trips. Chanhassen residents' use of this service is approximately 1,500 annual trips (based on 1997 survey). in addition, Shakopee Area Transit provides shuttle service connections in Chanhassen. Park-and-Rlde Chanhassen currentiy maintains a park-and-ride stop on Market Boulevard. Eventually, the city would like to locate another stop in a location that provides improved utilization and permanent parking facilities. However, the city will continue to support a park- and-ride presence In the downtown location. The city will also work with Southwest Metro to locate park and ride stops at the future Hwy. 101/Hwy. 212 interchange and potentially at the east end of the Central Business District. Light Rail Transit (LRT)/Commuter Rail Light rail transit Is a mode of transportation that Is currentiy being considered for construction in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. In 1987, Hennepin County received authorization from the State Legislature to prepare a Comprehensive LRT System Plan for Hennepin County. The Hennepin County Board intends to implement light rail transit in the county. Toward that end, the County established the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority to administer, at least, the initial stage of the system. Hennepin County owns railroad right-of-way from downtown Minneapolis to Victoria. Other counties in the metropolitan area have followed Hennepin County's lead and have also established railroad authorities. Early system planning has identified two routes, one or both of which may ultimately be extended into Chanhassen (Figure 10). Of the two, the northern alignment has received the highest priority. Although both alignments provide potential benefits to Chanhassen residents, neither significantly impacts the city in terms of land use and direct accessibility. There are no proposed station sites within Chanhassen's borders. The northern alignment which has an identified station in Excelsior provides the most benefit to Chanhassen since the city's population resides primarily in the northern half of the community. The southern alignment travels along the bluff area in southern Chanhassen which is presently outside of the MUSA line area. As a result, it is viewed as somewhat of a commuting route from Chaska to downtown Minneapolis and various stations along the route. If the northern route is eventually implemented, Chanhassen residents wishing to use the system will have to rely on bus transit connections to Excelsior (if available) or will require park and ride sites in the vicinity of the station. The City will continue to monitor the implementation of light rail 78 Mon Mon Tues Tues Weds Weds Weds Thurs Sun Sun In Jan 10 9:50 AM eds Jan 12 4:03 PM .urs Jan 13 7:27 AM .urs Jan 13 8:33 AM urs Ian 13 10:48 AM urs Ian 13 12:40 PM ,urs Jan 13 I :59 PM ,urs Jan 13 4:35 PM i Jan 14 7:57 AM i Jan 14 1:49PM ¡ Jan 14 3:13 PM t Jan IS 11:18 AM n Ian 16 3:54 AM n Jan 16 2:39 PM Jan3 Jan3 Jan4 Jan4 Jan4 Jan 5 Jan5 Jan6 Jan 9 Ian 9 CHANHASSEN FiRE DEPARTMENT FlREIRESCUE WEEK OF lANUARY 3, - JANUARY 9, 2000 7:14AM 11:36 AM 2:08 PM 8:44 PM 1:43PM 3:45 Pm 9:50 PM 1:17 AM 5:44 PM 8:12 PM Flying Cloud Drive Pond Promenade Dakota Lane West 78m street Bluff Creek Trail Market Blvd Mohawk Drive Pontiac Circle Highway 101 & Pleasant View Highland Drive Medical - unknown problem Fire alann - false alann, no fire Medical- baby not breathing Medical- person passed out Car accident - cancelled no injuries Medical - unknown problem Medical- trouble breathing Medical- person passed out Car accident - cancelled, no injuries Medical- trouble breathing CHANHASSEN FiRE DEPARTMENT FIRE/RESCUE WEEK OF JANUARY 10, - JANUARY 16,2000 West 78111 Street Frontier Trail Lone Cedar Lane Lake Drive West Arlington Court Sunset Trail Murray Hill Road Choctaw Circle Highway 101 & Highway 212 Highway 5 & Highway 41 Butte Court Highway 41 & Highway 5 West 78th Street Redwing Lane Fire Alann - false alarm, no fire Power line sparking Medical- possible stroke Car fire - out upon arrival Medical- possible stroke Medical alann - false alann, no problem Fire alann - false alarm, no fire Medical- person not breathing Car accident - cancelled, no injuries Car accident with injuries Medical - allergic reaction Structure fire Fire alarm - false alann, no fire Medical- possible seizures CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 City Cent., Drillt, PO B.x 147 Chanhassm, Minna.ta 55317 Ph.nt 612.937.1900 GmtTal Fax 612.937.5739 Enginttring Fax 612.937.9152 Public Softty Fax 612.934.2524 w"b /U/Q/Q.ti.chanhassm.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Scott Botcher, City Manager FROM: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Senior Planner DATE: January 19, 2000 RE: Site Plan Review #95-18 for CSM Phase IV On September 29,1998, the City Council approved Site Plan Review #95-18 for an office warehouse building (31,144 sq. ft.) on property zoned lOP and located in the southwest comer of Dell Road and Hwy. 5, for CSM Phase IV, as shown on the site plan received July 31, 1998, subject to conditions. The applicant (CSM) is requesting some minor changes to the plan. Staff intends to process these changes administratively unless City Council directs staff othelWise. We intend to give the applicant pel1llission to submit revised plans on January 26, 2000. The revisions are as follows: The original plan showed two rows of parking between Highway 5 and the building. The revised plan eliminated the parking along Highway 5 and pushes the building to the north and closer to the highway. The building meets the lOP district setback, hard surface coverage, and parking requirements. A five foot bel1ll was shown on the original plan and will remain on the revised plan. This bel1ll is located between the building and Highway 5. The main changes in the façade of the building deals with eliminating 7 loading docks along the south side of the building and replacing them with 4 docks. Two docks are proposed to be located along the northeast comer of the building. These docks are designed for smaller trucks (i.e. U.P.S. Trucks). There is a berm that screens this area from views from Highway 5. The applicant is proposing to add a wing wall to ensure screening of the area. The original plans reflected 10 trees where the proposed wing wall is to be located. Of those 10 trees, four are spruce. Staff is requiring the applicant to provide 10 foot tall spruce trees to break up the wing wall, rather than 6 foot tall trees as required by ordinance. The second two docks are proposed along the southwest comer of the site and away from Highway 5. The original plans showed arches above entrances into the building. Staff is requiring the applicant to maintain that treatment in the revised design. Attachments: Original and revised plans Tlit Citv ofCliallliassen. A KTolUinf{Communit¡ with clean lakes, aualit¡ "hDoli. a charmin! downtolUn, thri.int busintsses. and beauti/ùl parks. 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