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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
APRIL 10, 2000
Mayor Mancino called the work session to order at 5:40 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman Labatt, Councilwoman
Jansen. Councilman Senn, and Councilman Engel
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Botcher, Roger Knutson, Todd Gerhardt, Dave Hempel, and Jerry
Ruegemer
Consent A2enda:
A. Powers Rid2e Auartments. Powers Boulevard:
1) Final plat Approval
2) Approval of Development ContractIPUD Agreement
3) Approval of Plans & Specifications for Phase I, Project 00-04
Dave Hempel passed out revisions to the Development ContractJPUD Agreement and explained
that the revisions were regarding landscaping being completed with Phase I and specific other
changes to the agreement. Councilwoman Jansen asked for clarification on the placement of the
12 foot trees. Mayor Mancino stated that the 12 foot trees would stay where they were- on the
plan and that 10 foot trees would replace the 7 foot trees on the plan.
C. ADDrove Traffic Control Sim A2reement No. 79738R between MnDot. the Citv of
Chanhassen and the Citv ofChaska. Proiect 97-1B-3.
Councilwoman Jansen asked if the traffic control signals would be temporary or permanent.
Dave Hempel explained they would be temporary until permanent fixtures could be installed
with the widening of Highway 41. Councilman Senn asked ifMnDot would be paying for the
permanent fixtures. Dave Hempel stated that was correct. .
D. ADDroval of Joint Powers A2reement with Southwest Metro Transit.
Councilman Senn stated that he would be pulling this item off of consent for discussion. Len
Simich, the Executive Director of Southwest Metro Transit was available to answer questions for
the City Council. Councilman Senn asked what was driving this change in the agreement. ~en
Simich discussed the issue from Southwest Metro Transit's point of view and what they were
planning for the long term best interest of the commission. Mayor Mancino asked if the city
could recommend representatives and stated that she would like to keep riders as the
representatives to give their personal perspectives. Councilman Senn gave the historic
perspective on the make-up of the commission members and why it was set up the way it was.
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E. ADDroval of Revisions to the Strate2Íc Plan.
No questions were asked on this item.
F. ADDroval of Findin2S of Fact. Boeckermann Wetland Alteration Permit.
Councilman Senn stated that he didn't believe statement 2 to be true. Roger Knutson advised the
council that they could take out the statement if they did not believe it to be true. There was
discussion about reconsideration of Ì:his item and the procedure that would need to be followed to
have it reconsidered at a future meeting. Staff stated that the applicants were considering
installing a boardwalk and were looking to have the fees waived if they had to go through the
process again.
G. ADuroval of Bills.
No questions were asked on this item.
H. ADDrovalofMinutes.
Councilman Senn made a change to the City Council Minutes dated March 27,2000 on page 8.
Clarifying the vöte on the motion.
I. Bandimere CoDÌmunitv Park Ballfièld Advertisin2 Sima2e. Chanhassen Athleti,Ç
Association.
Frank Scott from the Chanhassen Athletic Association was present to answer any questions of
the City Council. Jerry Ruegemer passed out a handout on this item. Mayor Mancino questioned
the expenses. Frank Scott showed the City Council samples of the material to.be used on the
signage and explained the expenditures for this project. Councilman Senn asked about the rent
that was going to be charged. Mayor Mancino stated she was concerned about other athletic
groups wanting to raise money on city property and what kind of precedent this was. setting. .
Councilman Labatt asked how the signage would be configured on the fields. Councilman Engel
asked if logos and colors would be acceptable. Frank Scott explained the process of designing
and installing the signage. Councilwoman Jansen asked if this item should be more general
signage than just limited to Bandimere Park.
J. AcceDt 55.000 Contribution from Tonka United Soccer Association.
No questions were asked on this item.
K. Authorize Submittal of ADDlication for LCA Grant.
Councilman Senn question what this request was tied to. It was explained that it was tied to the
Pulte development, and was being submitted at this time because of the deadline for application.
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Scott Botcher explained to the City Council that it did not bind them to approving the project.
Councilwoman Jansen asked if the City Council could see a copy of the grant application. It was
decided that this item should be tabled and staff would bring a copy of the grant application to
the next meeting for the City Council's review.
L. AcceDt Petition for Utilitv and Street ImDrovements. Crestview Circle. Authorize
PreDaration of Feasibilitv Studv.
Councilman Senn complimented Dave Hempel on a job well done.
M. ADDroval of Library Nceds Assessment. M S & R.
Mayor Mancino asked that the wording be changed to say "Acceptance" as opposed to
"Approval".
N. AcceDt $2.000 Donation from Pillsbury for Safetv CamD.
No questions were asked on this item.
2. Request for Business Subsidv. Lot 3. Block I. Chanhassen Lakes Business Park Sth
Addition. Eden Trace CorDoration.
Mayor Mancino asked about the changes that had been made on this item. Todd Gerhardt
explained what was being presented for approval. Councilman Senn asked for clarification on
the end of the district and the ending date of this agreement. There was disagreement over the
sunset date. Staff stated they could check and inform the City Council.
3. Vacation of Draina2e and Utilitv Easement. S51 West 7Sth Street. Tar2et
CorDoration.
Councilman Senn asked for clarification of the easement and what would happen to the storm
water pond. Dave Hempel showed the plat drawing and explained this request.
4. Consider Reconstruction Alternatives for Trunk Hi2hwav 101 from Pleasant View
Road to West 7Sth Street. Proiect 97-12.
Mayor Mancino asked staff to clarify the procedure for reviewing this item at the meeting. Todd
Gerhardt explained the process.
Mayor Mancino adjourned the work session meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Scott Botcher
City Manager
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