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1973 10 23 CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES - October 23, 1973 ASSESSMENT HEARING ON GREAT PLAINS BLVD. PROJECT 73-4 I The assessment hearing for Project 73-4 Great Plains Blvd. street improve- ment was called to order on October 23, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Klingelhutz. The following members of the Village Council were present: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers and Wolf. Còuncilmen Bennyhoff and Neils were absent. PERSONS PRESENT: Elroy Williams, Frances Jacques, Eugene Coulter, Dennis Grover, Gordon Freeburg, Bob Grengs, Richard Berg, Dale Geving, Geo. Beniek, E.F. Pauly, Gayle Wolff, Harry Pauly, Don Stodola Sr., Dick Mingo. Bill Brezinsky, Village Engineer reported on the Great Plains Blvd. project. He explained how all the properties were assessed. Councilman Neils entered the room. George Beniek is not satisfied with the condition his lot was left in. The Village Engineer reported that the problems on his lot will be corrected. Dale Geving wanted to know why the overrun of cost over the original estimate. The original cost was $22,000.00 on April 23, 1973, and the projects actual cost was approximately $32,000.00. I ONe of the reasons for the increase in cost of the project was that the original estimate did not include the cul-de-sac. Another reason was the bad soils found under the road. The Village paid ,-for the extra gravel fill needed in finishing the road. Gordon Freeburg says there is water standing along the south side of West 76th Street halfway between Great Plains Blvd. and Huron in from of his house. The Engineer stated that this spot has been checked aut. Mr. Freeburg feels the engineering on this project was inadequate. He felt the curbs around the intersections are very poorly constructed. Mr. Wolff stated that on the East side of Great Plains Blvd. the sodding is below the street level. He stated that at the public hearings he was told this property would be built up to the level with the street. Now he has a water problem. Mr. Wolff felt the street was not finished properly. Bill Brezinsky walked the project and felt it looked good. Mr. Schnelle,the Village Clerk walked the project with the Engineer and these were his comments. The driveway on West 76th Street at 412 West 76th Street had a water pocket. AT the intersection of Iroquois and West 76th Street the blacktop spill will be cleaned up. At the intersection of Huron and West 76th Street blacktop was messy. Sodding was needed on the triangular corner at proposed Great Plains Circle. I There is a low spot at 7609 Great Plains Blvd. and the owner put in this driveway and he is going to have a drainage problem. Mr. Schnelle felt with the exception of the few noted problems the street looked fine. ~ I PROJECT 73-4 GREAT PLAINS BLVD. ASSESSMENT HEARING -2- Mr. Schnelle stated that these problems will be worked out with the property owners. so I Mr. Freeburg felt the persons on this project should have been notified they could participate in the walking inspection of the street. Mr. Wolf stated he is only concerned about the boulevard area with the sodding level. His property should not be the Village's problem. The Village Engineer stated this would have to be corrected. Mr. Freeburg has a gully in his back yard. He also stated the people were told load limit signs and the enforcement of these signs would be on the new road. These signs will be taken care of. Elroy Williams wanted to know if the circle has been surveyed. The Engineer reported that it had. Russ Larson, Village Attorney requested copies of the survey be brought to the Village Hall. Mr. Coulter felt that the actual digging, dirt hauling and sodding was done well by the contractor. Harry Pauly felt a directional sign should be put at Great Plains Circle. Mr. Schnelle stated that this will be done. Dick Mingo stated he is not happy with the street in front of his property. He also felt ti should have been sodded because the seeding and finishing of this ground was vary poorly done. Henry Wrase will check this out. A request was made for the relocation of the light at the Circle. I Mr. Harry Pauly and Mr. Don Stodola felt that Highland Court Apartments were being assessed unfairly. He wanted to know what formula was used on the previous assessment on ChanView project 66-1. The Village Attorney will take this under consideration and let them know. Elroy Williams wanted to know if there could be some future or deferred assessment on properties with future building sites that will benefit from this street. The Village Council will consider this before a decision is made. Mr. Coulter wanted to know if Lot 22, which is Village property, will be assessed. The Village Attorney will check on this and the Council will make a decision on it. Mr. Beniek wanted to know why this assessment is different fromsewer and water assessments being this one has a shorter time of payoff. The Mayor stated this is up to the Council to make the decision on the number of years to payoff the assessment. The Mayor stated that it can't be less than 5 yrs. A motion was made by Councilman Wolf and seconded by Councilman Nßils to continue the Assessment hearing on Project 73-4 until October 29, 1973 at I 8:15 p.m. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES - October 23, 1973 -3- I The special Chanhassen Village Council meeting was called to order at 9:50 p.m. on October 23, 1973 by Mayor Al Klingelhutz. The following members were present: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. Action was deferred on Project 73-4 Great Plains Blvd. Assessment Role until October 29, 1973 at 8:15 p.m. INSTY PRINTS: A motion was made by Councilman Wolf and seconded by Council- man Neils to approve issuance of a check to insty prints for $12.10 for Voter Signature cards. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. NORTH CHANHASSEN PUMP HOUSE: Bill Brezinsky, Village Engineer presented the pump house quotes for the pump house in North Chanhassen Area. The following.is a tabulation of quotes: AMOUNT PUMP NO. 1 SUPPLIER AMOUNT PUMP NO. 2 Goodin Co. Roll Tank Co. Tri-State Drilling 1,145.00 691.30 365.00 1,145.00 691.30 370.00* I 370.00 39.00 50.00 459.00 - total for recommended 94.00 553.00 A motion was made by Councilman Neils and seconded by Councilman Wolf ' to accept the the bid from Tri State Drilling Company in the amount of $370.00 p-us an additional cost for the extra materials for a total amount of $553.00. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. Model SElOl: Basic Pump & Tank Add for Mercury flota Add for piping * For 30" x 4'0 Tank The Village pays for the pump and installing the force main within five feet of the house. The homeowners pay for installation and maintenance of that force main. There is a signed agreement with the homeowner and the Village. T.E. GALLAGHER: The Village Attorney is taking care of the Notice of Appeal from Assessment from T.E. Gallagher for Project 71-l. BUESGENS BUILDING PERMIT NO. 92-73: A motion was made by Councilman Neils and seconded by Councilman Kurvers to grant Robert Buesgens a variance on encroachment of easement. The variance is to be granted on a 3 inch encroachmen easement of the northease corner and an 8 inch encroachment easement of the northwest corner for his garage located on Lot 7 Block 1 Sunrise Ridge. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No Negative votes. Motion carried. I CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES - October 23, 1973 -4- NSA 1971-1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: A motion was made by Councilman Neils and seconded by Kurvers to remove the following lots from the North Service Area Assessment Roll: Lot 2 Lot 3 Block 2 Block 2 Minnewashta Heights Minnewashta Heights I The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: A motion was made by Councilman Wolf and seconded by Councilman Neils to appoint Lloyd G. Schnelle as the Village Zoning Admini- strator. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. A discussion was held on density of future development in Chanhassen. UNDERGROUND ELECTRICITY: A Motion was made by Councilman Wolf and seconded by Councilman Neils to approve underground electricity facilities to the water tank at Melody Hill costing 180.00. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. PROJECT 73-9: A motion was made by Councilman Wolf and seconded by Councilman Kurvers to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk-Administrator to sign the Construction Contract for utility lines in Moline Addition Project 73-9. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen I Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. GREAT PLAINS BLVD: A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers and seconded by Councilman Neils to name the northern terminance of Great Plains Blvd. to Great Plains Circle. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingel- hutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. .. 77TH STREET: A Kurvers to have portion of Chan t.hereof : Mayor negative votes. motion was made by Councilman Neils and seconded by Councilman addresses changed of persons formerly living on the vacated View to West 77th Street. The following voted in favor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No Motion carried. NSA: A motion was made by Councilman Neils and seconded by Councilman Kurvers to amend the North Service Area Assessment Rolls on Privately owned Recreational areas. One lateral sewer and water assessment will be charged to buildable lots. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. // é_ A motion was made by Councilman Neils and seconded by Councilman Kurvers to adjourn the meeting. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Kurvers, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion I carr ied.;, . ¿i ~ .~~/ '. ( / '¿ I) ;: /, / \'! ~, / f_- - 1_. -) Ie. l/,Ivl/ /~ - ~c;'~ /'G?ct-~ - . {J/ . ~//. , - c -/ ". . /. 'I - ,. / /1 J 1/ /,. /]/1 1 /'-/\~--~ -C" /'. (J~ ~. - - .' TIME: 11:15 p.m. I Sharon Loechler Secretary