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SPECIAL CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 1975
The January 13, 1975, meeting was called to order by Mayor Klingelhutz at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. The following members were
present: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
OATH OF OFFICE: Craig Shulstad was sworn in for a four year term as Councilman.
MRS. JAMES WEGLER: The Deputy Clerk asked the Council to reimburse Mrs. Wegler for
money' paid to" the City to repair a slide that was damaged at the Carver Beach Park.
The City Maintenance Department repaired the slide at no cost.
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman Hobbs that the
City reimburse the James Wegler family in the amount of $33.33. A letter should be
sent along with the check stating that the Council feels at this time that being the
City could repair the slide we will reimburse them but if there is damage in the
future and it is proven that the same persons were involved the City would collect.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux,
and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION: A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by
Councilman Kurvers to appoint Fr. Armand Lubanski, Martin Jones, and Lyle Ricklefs
to the Bicentennial Commission. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CITY TREASURER: A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman
Hobbs that" the Council put a temporary hold on the Council order of January 6, 1975,
changing the City employees payroll to a bì~eekly basis to keep it on a bi-monthly
basis until some time in the future. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
The Deputy Clerk will invite a representative from Burrows Corporation to appear before
the Council and explain the accounting machine.
CIGARETTE LICENSE: A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by
Neveaux to approve" the Cigarette License Application for Leach's Resort.
following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad,
and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
HOSE TOWER: The City Attorney stated that any expenditure of $5,000 or more requires
a public notice in the official newspaper and sealed bids be taken. Written
specifications will have to be drawn.
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A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman Hobbs that the
City have plans and specifications made up for a hose tower on the City Fire Building
and advertise for bids in the official City newspaper. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
The Council wants figures on how this will be financed by next Monday evening.
OFFICE HELP: A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by Councilman Kurvers
to table this until the Council has discussed the accounting machine with a
representative from Burrows Corporation. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Kllngelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
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FLOODING SKATING RINK: Mr. Schumacker, MinnewasQta Manor, has requested use of
a hydrant and hose to flood Pope Pond.
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman Hobbs that
if the hydrant is one that drains back and won't freeze this project can go
ahead with the understanding that the area will do the work themselves and
direct Jerry Boucher to contact Mr. Schumacker. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
STORM SEWER PROJECT 74-1A: Bill Schoell was asked to try to find out how much money
the State" Highway Department will contribute towards the storm sewer project on
the east side of Highway 101.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK: Dan Herbst, Planning Commission Chairman,
Bruce Pankonin, City Planner, were present to discuss the development framework.
Bruce Pankonin felt the City should have a general statement agreeing or disagreeing
with the development philosophy of structuring the metropolitan area along the
lines of the development framework. The City should demonstrate that Metropolitan
Council IS assumption that Chanhassen will have 17,000 people by 1990 is in error.
We should suggest some revisions in the development framework graphic.
Councilman Neveaux stated that generally from the history of the planning for the
City we have been in pretty close step with the Metropolitan Council through the
years and structured our guide plans, sewer plans, pretty much along Metropolitan
Council ideas. We are a community that has done their own work and has done some
planning and are in agreement that the metropolitan area should be structured on
a sound planning basis.
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Dan Herbst - The Planning Commission agrees in general there should be planned
areas. The Council should question the loosely defined transitional area and
how it relates to Chanhassen. The map showing existing facilities is in error
as it relates to Chanhassen. The Metropolitan Council Staff has very little imput
and a lot of misunderstanding on Lake Ann Interceptor. It is important that the
City make a verbal presentation at the January 21 public hearing and a written
presentation and follow it up. In the presentation the Council should. agree that
a growth policy in the metropolitan area is definitely needed. Metropolitan Council
ought to be looking at things that are of metropolitan significance. The things
that relate to local municipalities should be left with them.
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Councilman Neveaux - A community that is aware of what is going on in the
metropolitan area and in their own municipality should be given some form of
encouragement by giving them a little more flexibility.
Russell Larson - The City should get the Metropolitan Council to accept the three
graphics prepared by City Staff and recognition that Phase 2 of the Lake Ann
Interceptor has been approved by the Sewer Board.
The letter of July 29, 1974, to the Metropolitan Council should be included in
the presentation. Specific objections or agreements at this stage have not I
been formulated by the City Council but will be forthcoming in a written letter. ..
The Council generally agrees with structuring the metropolitan area. There has
to be some type of metropolitan base and overview of the metropolitan area.
Chanhassen has agreed with this philosophy from day one, we have developed a
City Plan, we have developed a Comprehensive Sewer Plan our Zoning Ordinance
implements it, our Park Plan implement the structured growth policy. We are on
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record with an ordinance that controls growth in the rural areas.
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It was decided that anytime correspondence on matters of policy goes to the
Metropolitan Council copies will be sent to our State Senator and Representative.
Bruce Pankonin, Mayor Klingelhutz, and Councilman Hobbs will attend the public
hearing January 21,1975, at Brooklyn Center City Hall.
LETTER TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL: A letter prep~red for Mayor Klingelhutz's
signature to the Metropolitan" Council was discussed. The last sentence, first
paragraph, page 2 should be changed to read: Is it possible that this shortness of
response time is deliberate? Copies of this letter to be sent to the League of
Municipalities, Legislators, Governor and all members of the Metropolitan Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by Councilman Neveaux to approve
the letter and send copies to the above. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
HOUSING POLICY 31 CRITERIA: Tim Stone will prepare a written statement for the
Council." A motion" was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by Councilman Neveaux
to table this until a later date. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz
Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION: Dan Herbst discussed the Planning Commission
Resolution dated December 1', 1974.
Point A of the Resolution asks: Is it the intent of the CitY Council to consider
processing future applicants beyond the sketch plan stage without the required
municipal services being present or imminent? Will resolutions by the City
Council waivering the above provisions be a viable alternative for future applicants?
A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers and seconded by Councilman Neveaux that the
Council re-affirms its intention to comply with the strict interpretation of
Resolution 911723. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Point B - Does the City Council consider a Planned Residential Development one in
which a proposed land use plan is prepared with all phases of the development
projected for future years or are PRD's to be utilized for proposals with impending
developments only; that also mayor may not contain future phases?
Councilman Hobbs stated "I would like to have imput from Bruce Pankonin before a
decision is made. II
Dan Herbst stated he feels the Planning Commission feels there is nothing formal
until the pipes are there and a developer can proceed in the immediate future.
The City Attorney suggested amending the PUD section of the Zoning Ordinance to
include formal sketch plan approval. The Council should decide whether to accept
the sketch plan idea to amend the ordinance.
Councilman Hobbs would like to see the pros and cons of formal sketch plan approval.
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The Planning Commission, Bruce Pankonin and the City Attorney will look at some
alternatives and see what options are open and present their findings to the
Counci 1.
Councilman Shulstad - I think things need to be laid out pros and cons. Some
of the different ways we could be proceeding. A clear definition of what the
prob 1 em is. The a lterna ti ve ways we coul d look at attacki ng that problem. I
would like to see a recomnendation, based on Planning Commission experi\ence
and experience of our Planner, as to what the best course of action as we go ahead.
DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK MAPS: A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded
by Councilman" Hobbs to þay Ëlaine Bjornson $82.50 for preparing the maps for the
Metropolitan Council public hearing. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
STREET LIGHTING PLAN: The Planning Commission instructed Carl Dale to prepare a
plan and cost estimate for downtown street lighting. This will cost approximately
$600 including engineering and legal. This could be assessed against the project.
It was decided to have the Deputy Clerk contact the Chamber of Commerce and ask
them to invite Carl Dale to a meeting to make his presentation on street lighting.
The Council would like to receive the Chambers I comments.
A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by Councilman Shulstad to adjourn.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Shulstad,
Nev~aux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00
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