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Admin Section I . I I ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Letter of Resignation from Steve Hanson dated April 17, 1989 . Future Engineering items for City Council agendas. ' Letter to Steve DeCatur dated April 6 , 1989. Letter from Roger Knutson dated April 5 , 1989. ' Memo from Scott Harr dated April 6 , 1989. Letter to Daniel Remer dated April 6, 1989. Memo from Todd Hoffman dated April 12, 1989. Memo from Steve Kirchman dated April 17, 1989. Memo from Hennepin County Bureau of Public Service dated April 13, 1989. Park and Recreation Commission agenda dated April 25, 1989 . Memo from Jim Chaffee dated April 17, 1989 . Letter from the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce dated April 17, 1989. Letter to James Jasin dated April 14 , 1989 . ' Memo to Steve Kirchman dated April 14, 1989. Letter to Gayle and Lois Degler dated April 14, 1989. ' Letter from Becky Kelso dated April 11, 1989. Letter to David Hempel dated April 6 , 1989. Preliminary Report on the Lake Riley Chain of Lakes Improvement Project Work Plan dated April 5 , 1989. ' Letter from Roger Knutson dated April 12 , 1989. Memo from Gary Warren dated April 10, 1989. Letter from Roger Knutson dated April 11, 1989. ' Article from Real Estate Journal dated February 20, 1989 . 1 April 17, 1989 ' Mr. Don Ashworth City Manager City of Chanhassen ' 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 ' Dear Don: This letter is to confirm our discussion on Friday, April 14, 1989, regarding my decision to submit my resignation as Planning ' Director effective May 5 , 1989. As I mentioned, this was not an easy decision and was based on several factors. Most notably on the personal side, the move has been more disruptive than anticipated. In the best interest of my family, I will be selling our home here and returning to Colorado. It has been several years since I was in a government position. I may have misjudged some of the political aspects and pressures ' of the position. I have accepted a position with a consulting firm in Denver to manage development projects. I have enjoyed working with the staff, yourself, and the citizens of Chanhassen. I am sure Chanhassen has a bright future and will prosper in the coming years . Sincerely, Pi 011 oole ' Stephe R. Hanson 1 11 , ' CITY OF CHANHASSEN 4/17/89 FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS ENGINEERING I April 24, 1989 ' - Approve Plans and Specifications for Country Oaks Addition ' - Approve Development Contract for Country Oaks Addition Award of Bids for Carver Beach Road/Laredo Drive Trail Improvements ' - Approve Development Contract for Bluff Creek Greens - Approve Plans and Specifications for Street and Utility Construction for Chanhassen Hills 3rd Addition, Project No. 89-5 - Select the Preferred Alternate for TH 101 Preliminary Alignment Study (TH 212 to TH 5) ' - Approve Plans and Specifications for Trappers Pass at Near Mountain Third Addition May 8, 1989 ' - Approve Plans and Specifications for West 78th Street Detachment Improvement Project No. 87-2 and Authorize Advertising for Bids ' - Approve Plans and Specifications for North Side Parking Lot Improvement Project No. 87-17, Authorize Advertising for Bids t - Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Carver County - Award of Bids for Cleaning, Repairing and Painting the 100,000 Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank - Review of Teton Lane Access Conditions, Curry Farms 2nd Addition ' - Accept Colonial Grove Street Light Replacement Proposal ' May 22, 1989 - Award Contract for TH 101 Realignment/Lake Drive Improvement Project No. 88-22 - Adopt Official Map for TH 101 between TH 5 and Proposed TH 212 - Public Hearing on Preferred TH 101 Official Map (TH 5 to Proposed TH 212) 1 so CITY OF CHANHASSEN FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA I'TEMS ENGINEERING Page 2 ' June 12, 1989 Award Contract for North Side Parking Lot Improvement Project No. 87-17 - Approve Preliminary Plans for TH 212 Official Mapping; Layout 4, S.P. 1017-07 ' - Accept Feasibility Study for Utility and Roadway Improvements to Frontier Trail from Highland Drive to Kiowa ' Future Agenda Items - Date Unknown - Accept Specifications for Utility 'Telemetry System - Approve Development Contract for Audubon Court ' - Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Well No. 5 - Consider Establishment of Storm Water Drainage Utility , - Accept Colonial Grove Street Light Replacement Proposal - Adopt Official Mapping Ordinance I CONSULTANTS PLEASE NOTE: Reports are due in engineering no later than 10 days prior to the City Council meeting date, i.e. Friday. Copies to: City Hall Department Heads Dick Koppy, Westwood Professional Services Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager Bill Engelhardt, Engelhardt & Associates Kim Meuwissen, Eng. Secretary City Council Administrative Packet Fred Hoisington Gary Ehret, BRW I 1 1 m. I may. . • CITY oF -7.0A t . '"1LC NEAssEN '� ' 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 April 6, 1989 Mr. Steve DeCatur 6645 Horseshoe Curve ' Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Steve: ' This letter is to update you on the progress that I have been able to make on my end concerning our discussions about Eurasian Water Milfoil. I have received a cost estimate from Anderson ' Signs, with whom the City does business, as follows : For a quantity of 40 , 24" x 18" , reflective, thick aluminum signs ( similar to our crime watch signs) , the cost would be $30. 50 each, plus an approximate cost of $10 . 00 per sign oost ( 2 posts per sign required) . ' Also attached is a card with information regarding this weed, which was sent to me by Steve Coleman from the MnDNR. He sent me approximately 200, and I have a call into him to inquire as to ' whether we can get more or if we could reprint these. Lori Sietsema has advised me that she is only aware of five ' public accesses within Chanhassen. I feel, however, that we should purchase more signs so that they can be placed at all official and unofficial access points. She also advised me that ' she has checked with Shorewood and Eden Prairie regarding Riley and Christmas Lakes, and Stuart Fox at Eden Prairie would be interested in working jointly, but that Shorewood has no one from the City involved in such a project. I am still of the opinion that our best approach at this point would be to consider posting signs and distributing literature to ' increase public awareness, while establishing a contingency fund to chemically erradicate the weed once it is observed. In all likelihood, any special fund would need to be included in the 1990 budget; however, action would need to be taken if it were ' discovered this year. 1 I ' Mr. Steve DeCatur April 6 , 1989 Page 2 I When you get a chance would you please call me, Steve. Thank I you. Sincerely, 1 • ' • Harr Assistant Public Safety Director SH:k cc: Ashworth, City Manager Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator Bill Boyt, Councilman Ursula Dimler, Councilwoman 11 11 1 I I )1V" LAW OFFICES )' —� f GRANNIS, GRANNIS, FARRELL & KNUTSON L1—3. 4 c 7 DAVID L. GRANNIS- 1874-1961 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION TELECOPIER. DAVID L. GRANNIS,JR. - 1910-1980 POST OFFICE Box 57 (612)455-2359 VANCE B. GRANNIS 403 NORWEST BANK BUILDING ELLIOTT B. KNETSCH VANCE B. GRANNIS,JR.* 161 NORTH CONCORD EXCHANGE MICHAEL J. MAYER PATRICK A. FARRELL TIMOTHY J. BERG DAVID L.GRANNIS, III SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55075 ROGER N. KNUTSON TELEPHONE(612)455-1661 DAVID L. HARMEYER •Also ADMtrrED TO April 5 , 1989 PaACTIcS IN WISCONSIN 1 Mr. Jim Chaffee ' Chanhassen City Hall 690 Coulter Drive, Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 1 RE: Dance Halls Dear Jim: ' Laws 1989 Chapter 10 repealed Minn. Stat. § 624. 42 through § 624.54. It is no longer necessary to have a peace officer at a public dance. 1 Ve truly yours, GRANNIS, RANNIS, FARRELL & K . SON, P.A. BY 1 '.•er N. Knutson RNK:srn 1 1 1 1 1 111 APR 6 1989 ' CITY OF CHANHASSEN .°4 • CIY T OF � ar L � i E E i s s E it • `. di 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 1 (612) 937-1900 ' MEMORNADUM TO: Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director 1 �l FROM: Scott Harr, Asst. Public Safety Director DATE: April 6 , 1989 SUBJ: Water Conservation 1 I have arranged for DNR Hydrologist Jay Frischman to speak to the Public Safety Commission at 7: 00 p.m. on April 13 , 1989 . My ini- tial contact with Mr. Frischman was to acquire information to ' enable us to determine whether conservation measures should be initiated right away this year, in light of last year ' s drought conditions . What I have learned is that the topic of water levels is very complex and this will be a good way for all of us to learn something about it, as well as acquiring information on what other communities are doing, and what we may want to consider for both the short term and the long term. 1 I will also send a copy of this memo to the following people, inviting them to join us at the Public Safety Commission meeting: 2dn Ashworth Todd Gerhardt Gary Warren Jerry Boucher ' Dale Gregory Mark Littfin 1 1 1 1 1 E C 1 i OF �� /�l I- ~pP 1 ,71.1.kpi 1 ZIN .I ',ILL: 690 COULTER DRIVE • P O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 *. 612 937-1900 I --� IIApril 6 , 1989 Mr. Daniel R. Remer II 421 Layman Lane Bloomington , MN 55420 IRe: Employment, Engineering Technician Dear Mr. Remer: I Congratulations on accepting the Engineering Technician position, with the City of Chanhassen. I am confident that this oppor- tunity will prove rewarding to both you and the City of IIChanhassen. As we discussed on April 4 , 1989 , your starting wage will be II $11 . 75/hour, salary grade ICJ. Overtime will be paid at time and one-half. Your salary and performance will be reviewed in January, 1990 as a part of the regular employee review process . You will earn vacation at the rate of 10 days per year . Your II employment start date will be April 24 , 1989 . You will be required to take and pass an employee entrance physical which will be arranged and paid for by the City . Work hours are 8: 00 IIa.m. to 4: 30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. As I wish there to be no misunderstandings as to the conditions II of your employment, please inform me if I have stated anything here contrary to our discussion. I look forward to your joining our staff. If you have any 1 questions in the meantime , please feel free to call . Sincerely, II CITY OF CHANHASSEN II f!"1 prik) A,^____-, .ry Warren, P.E. k ' t gineer 1 GGW:ktm cc : Don Ashworth, City Manager IJean Meuwissen, City Treasurer II m „,,ye, 4 Hc THyAii AN ENc71/4-/(1 ` I 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 t MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Todd Hoffman, Recreation Supervisor ' DATE: April 12, 1989 SUBJ: Children ' s Program Entitled "The Way We Were” I think this is a great program. I had planned on including the p g g information on the Waconia location in our summer brochure. This would be an excellent opportunity to use Heritage Park and the old City Hall. I have tentatively reserved the week of August 14-18 and will run it by Lori and the Park and Recreation Commission. Todd Gerhardt informs me that the building will be available. 1 I 1 p I Carver County Historical Society '1 /,(°`� AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION '� 1�� J✓ �-"l cJ i �`rl' 'f' MUSEUMAT119CHERRYSTREET , / � ""�l if ;�,,,,',4" II WACONIA, MINNESOTA 55387 (:),,i,/),,; ,,,, ,,,1 >;,/PHONE(612)442.4234 ���� , 1 March 24, 1989 IIThe Honorable Don Chmiel Mayor of Chanhassen II 690 Coulter Chanhassen, MN 55317 IDear Mr. Chmiel: For the past three summers, the Carver County Historical Society has been offering a week-long series of programs for children aged 4 to 8. The series, "The Way We I Were," has been so popular that for the past two years we have had to offer both a morning and an afternoon session. Because of the staff time it requires, however, we have only been able to offer the series for one week each summer, and only at Ithe museum in Waconia. This summer, however, we may be able to offer this popular program to your community's II children, at a location right in Chanhassen as we take the program "on the road" around the county. Up to 50 children from your community could benefit from this educational and entertaining series. We can accommodate a maximum of 25 children per session, and we can offer both morning and afternoon sessions each week. 1 The program consists of five 90-minute segments, one each day Monday through Friday. Each day, the participants learn about a different pioneer activity through II hands-on activity. They make butter, bread, and candles, carry water and do laundry, and go to school. Every day they bring something home to show their families, and every day they enjoy a snack of pioneer foods. I We would like to hold this program for a week at a location in your community. The Carver County Historical Society will take care of the entire program in return for a fee of $250 a week (which includes 1 or 2 sessions per day, depending on demand) II and the use of a suitable room or location which you arrange. Each participant will also pay a registration fee of $12 per week (or $10, for the children of CCHS members). We will schedule locations on a first come--first served basis. Please call me to reserve a week of this program in your community, or if you have any questions about this program or the arrangements. Give the children of your community the benefit of this popular summer program. ICordially, Susan M. Dreydoppel Executive Director II II so I 1 CITE 1 A N E ti „„, - 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 I (612) 937-1900 IMEMORANDUM TO: Scott Harr, Assistant Public Safety Director IFROM: Steve A. Kirchman, Building Inspector OW. IDATE: April 17, 1989 SUBJ: Seminar Attendance II I attended two seminars during the past week. The first was a I two day seminar put on by the State Building Codes and Standards Division. Subjects covered were building department administra- tion, foundation design, wood basements, cutting and notching II bearing members , fireplaces, manufactured housing and residential plan review. The discussion on foundation design generated a lot of heated debate. It was particularly interesting in light of the bad soils throughout Chanhassen and recent problems we I have encountered with foundations in Fox Chase. Many solutions were proposed, but the consensus was that most foundations in Minnesota need to be designed by an engineer. The seminar was I held in Rosemount at their City Hall. After the seminar Ron Wasmund, the Building Official, gave me computer printouts of Rosemount' s recently purchased inspections software. This will be helpful in our research on different software for our Idepartment. The second seminar was sponsored by the North Star Chapter of the I ICBO. The subject was Hazardous Occupancies , and included the telecast of the National Teleconference on Hazardous Occupancies . The National Teleconference has prerecorded discussions and a I panel of experts to answer phoned in questions from the nation- wide audience of code enforcement officials . This seminar was excellent and very interesting. The manufacturing facility being built by Rosemount Inc. will include several hazardous occu- ' pancies, so the seminar was timely and pertinent. I earned Continuing Education Units for attendance at each semi- ' nar which will count toward recertification. 1 �`,c - /L90__, \re..NI wih 412J BUREAU OF PUBLIC SERVICE A-2309 Government Center 1 HENNEPIN Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0239 ' Phone (612) 348-6509 April 13, 1989 TO: Recyling Coordinators ' The purpose of this letter is to inform you about proposed solid waste legislation currently under consideration at the Capitol. You may be aware of the Recommendations of the Governor's Select Committee on Recycling and ' the Environment (SCORE) . These recommendations were shaped into legislation which has many excellent features that will promote recycling and yard waste composting in the state. However, the SCORE bill in the House also calls for 1 a 6% sales tax on refuse collection services; the Senate bill calls for a 4% sales tax. The money would be used to pay for the state's recycling programs and for grants and loans to counties. 1 This tax places a tremendous inequity on Hennepin County residents and businesses. At 6%, Hennepin County residents and businesses will contribute about $15 million to the fund but only receive about $3 million back in grants in the 1990-91 biennium. Hennepin County and municipalities will be penalized because we have begun aggressive programs to reduce our reliance on landfills while other counties who have not taken action will be rewarded. ' Such a generous subsidy to the state and other counties for their recycling and composting programs will affect Hennepin County's ability to pay for its own recycling and composting program. 1 The County prefers a tax or fee on a cubic yard or tonnage basis on solid waste going to a disposal facility as a way to fund the state's programs. This will be more equitable for everyone and generate sufficient funds to pay 1 for the state's programs. Please inform your city mayor and city council members about the adverse ' impacts of this legislation on Hennepin County. We suggest that they contact their state senator and representatives immediately to oppose the proposed taxing mechanism and suggest the alternative. Enclosed are copies of resolutions passed by the Hennepin County Board and the Minneapolis City Council opposing a sales tax on solid waste collection and disposal services. If you have questions, call me at 348-3054. 1 Sincerely, _._. ... .. __ y 4 Zic d ecj APR 1.4 1989 Carl Michaud 1 Recycling Coordinator CITY OF CHANHASSEN Enclosure HENNEPIN COUNTY 1 an equal opportunity employer Q0328 r RESOLUTION NO. 89-3-232 The following resolution was offered by Commissioners Andrew and Keefe: , WHEREAS, H.F. 417 and S.F. 371 incorporate recommendations of the Governor 's Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment which proposes extending the sales tax to solid waste collection and disposal services; and WHEREAS, The purpose of the Waste Abatement tax is to fund County recycling programs and statewide education, promotion and market development programs; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County has internalized all of its costs for solid 1 waste management consistent with state and regional guidelines which includes a mechanism for long-term funding of recycling programs; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County will contribute $12 million more in the next biennium through the Waste Abatement tax into the solid waste reduction and recycling account than it would receive; and WHEREAS, The exemption to the tax leaves significant loopholes for waste haulers to avoid the tax, BE IT RESOLVED, That Hennepin County opposes extension of the sales tax to solid waste collection and disposal services, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That before any county can receive state 1 funds, an internal funding mechanism for recycling must be present; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chairs of the Intergovernmental Committee communicate the concerns in this resolution to the County delegation at the Legislature. The question was on the adoption of the resolution and there were 1 Six YEAS and No NAYS as follows: COUNTY OF HENNEPIN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY OTHER Randy Johnson X ' John Keefe John E. Derus ABSENT Tad Jude — Sam S. Sivanich Mark Andrew Jeff Spartz, Chairman X RESOLUTION ADOPTED. ATTEST : Clerk f e County Buard MAR 1 4 1989 ms II iY.., / IIThe INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Committee submitted the following Ireports: IIIGR - Your Committee recommends that the City Council go on record in support of many of the provisions of the Select Committee on Recycling and IIEnvironment (SCORE) Report with the following exceptions and qualifiers: I1. The City opposes sales taxes on collection and disposal . 2. Any funding distribution formula must be equitable statewide. 1 3. Before any county can receive state funds, it must have set up an internal funding mechanism for recycling. I4. Any reference to volume or weight based fees should clearly include IIthe City' s variable fee. 5. Program design should be left to the local unit of government as IImuch as possible. Scallon moved that the above report be divided and that the subject Imatter of paragraph 1 be acted upon separately. Seconded. IUpon a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion lost. Dziedzic and Scallon, at their request, recorded as voting "Yea". IQuestion being on adoption of the above report, upon a voice vote, the Chair declared the report adopted. Scallon, at his request, recorded as Ideclining to vote. IIPassed February 24, 1989. Approved March 2, 1989. Donald M. Fraser, Mayor. IAttest: Merry Keefe, City Clerk. II I I AGENDA PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 25 , 1989, 7 : 30 P.M. CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE 1 . Call to Order. ' 2 . Appointment Acting Chair, Curt Robinson. 3 . Item Delete (No Minutes ) . ' 4 . Update of Lake Lucy Access and Chain of Lakes Improvement Project. 5 . Public Hearings on Park Development Plans : a. Chanhassen Hills b. Curry Farms c. Lake Susan Hills West 6 . Public Hearing on Purchase of Bandimere Property. 7 . Commission Presentations. ' 8 . Administrative Section. i I I I me 21. �rt • CITY OF 14_ � .. CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CNANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager 1 FROM: Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director 1 DATE: April 17, 1989 SUBJ: Water Obstacle Permit, Lake Minnewashta Slalom Course Please find attached a request from Mr . David Schroeder for a Water Obstacle Permit for the Lake Minnewashta slalom course. In 1 May, 1987, the City Council gave staff the authority to renew the Water Obstacle Permit for the slalom course if no complaints or problems were received. As of this writing, we have not received a complaint for the Water Obstacle Permit or the slalom course. 1 Recommendation ' Staff recommends the issuance of the Water Obstacle Permit to the Lake Minnewashta Slalom Course subject to the conditions noted on the attached letter to Mr . David Schroeder. Note: No Council action is needed on this issue. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r I CIYOF I - I ,.,:„. P 1" ' _ CE - - , SSEN '� 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 II � (612) 937-1900 April 17, 1989 II Mr. David Schroeder I 6641 Minnewashta Parkway Excelsior, MN 55331 1 Dear Dave: As in past years , the City will approve your request for a Water II Obstacle Permit for the Lake Minnewashta Ski Club subject to the following conditions : 1. The applicant assumes the responsibility for the presence and Iremoval of the water obstacle from the lake. 2 . The applicant shall fill in those sections on the attached I permit that are incomplete and forward the $25. 00 permit fee to City Hall . Once this is received, the City Manager will sign the permit and it will be issued to you. 1 3 . The applicant shall submit a policy of comprehensive general public liability insurance including insurance against injuries to persons and to property in the minimum amount for I occurrence for each year of $1,000, 000 for public liability and endorsed to show the City of Chanhassen as an additional insured. I4 . Annual review by the Public Safety Director to insure compliance with the Water Surface Usage Ordinance. I Only if there is a problem will this matter be brought to the Council for consideration. Again, if an update of the comprehen- sive general liability insurance is needed, submit it to my Ioffice prior to installation for this year' s use. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. ISincerely, Iim Chaffee ublic Safety Director Icc: Steve Hanson, Planning Director II NE I To : Mr. Jim Chaffee Chanhassen Public Safety Director From: David Schroeder , Lake Minnewashta Ski Club Subject : Request for Water Obstacle Permit - Lake Minnewashta Date: April 10, 1989 In 1986, 1987 and 1988 the Chanhassen City Council granted our ski club a Water Obstacle Permit allowing for the installation and use of a water ski slalom course. The council approval of this permit has been very exciting for our club members. The course has been operated in a conservative manner, we have received no complaints nor are we aware of any problems resulting from this installation or its use. The Minnewashta Ski Club would again this year (Summer 1989) request a Water Obstacle Permit. We would appreciate your review of this request and would recommend that you note the various memos and recommendations from 1986, 1987 and 1988. Pending your approval , we would like our request placed before the City Council for final action. The slalom course will be operated under the same rules and restrictions as in previous years as desired by the council. Thank you for your time and effort in this situation. Since j(177 / David L. Schroeder � 0 APR 12 1989 ' eiTY OF CHANHASS£N I , c c fy�.c� I I April 17 , 1989 I The Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to our noon legislative forum at the Shakopee House on Monday, April 24. Our featured guest speaker will be Senator Dave Durenberger. Senator Durenberger will be giving a brief update from Capitol Hill including comments on the first 90 days of the Bush administration and focusing on and an overview of the budget deficit reduction bi-partisan agreement reached between the legislature and President Bush. The Senator will also be addressing issues of concern to the area business communtiy such as the controversial Section 89 for which he has drafted legislation to clarify the effects that the proposed rules changes will have on small businesses. The cost for the noon luncheon is $8.00. Reservations can be placed at the Shakopee Chamber office at 445-1660 before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. We hope to see you on Monday to hear Minnesota's most popular statewide elected official and a dedicated leader in the Senate on issues concerning health care and environmental protection. Sincerely, '644;6N, )149444-) • Brian Norris Chairman, Legislative Committee Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce I APR i 8 1989 CITY OF CHANHASSE N 301 Trun< N vv. 1 - :;1a;:cyrpee, l,nnesota 5379 3 ;- n00 C ! TY c CHANHASSZN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 ' April 14 , 1989 Mr. James Jasin 7301 Minnewashta Parkway Excelsior, MN 55331 Re: Drainage Problem File No. PW052 Dear Mr. Jasin: ' I am in receipt of your April 5, 1989 correspondence concerning your driveway access and flooding problems . As noted, on March 16 we met on site to review this issue with you and I directed ' Bill Engelhardt to proceed with scheduling topographic mapping for the area in order to better define the site conditions in order to arrive at an appropriate recommendation. ' This topographic mapping has taken longer than we had anticipated since the original data did not seem to make sense with our knowledge of the site. As a result this had to be resurveyed. ' It is my understanding that Mr. Engelhardt has completed his review of this information and has attempted to get together with you but unfortunately your travel schedule has not allowed this ' to happen yet. Bill tried to contact you the week of April 3 in response to your calls and in fact had made long-distance calls to your hotel in an attempt to reach you but was informed that you had departed. Bill made an attempt to meet with you on ' Saturday, April 15 , but this was also not convenient for you. I have asked Bill to follow through on this with you on my behalf ' since my present workload does not allow me time to deal with this at present. I hope that you and Bill can get together in the near future. I apologize for the difficulty in contacting you but attempts have been made. ' Concerning the problem at hand, as discussed the City will take corrective measures to re-establish the sedimentation basin as ' shown on the plans for the Maple Ridge subdivision . However, as I reviewed with you in the field and in subsequent telephone con- versations , the retention basin reduces runoff rate but not runoff volume. As noted, your driveway has been constructed Mr. James Jasin April 17 , 1989 Page 2 through a lowland/drainage area. I am not aware how you established the final elevation for your driveway but it was obvious to me that it needs to be raised anywhere from 8 to 12 inches with proper drainage culverts to allow the upland drainage to continue through the property as it did prior to your building construction in 1988. I am awaiting the results of Bill Engelhardt' s investigations to determine whether a storm sewer improvement is necessary to resolve this drainage matter. As you are aware, a project of this nature would no doubt have to be funded by special assessments to the benefitting properties in this drainage area since the City does not have any form of general obligation funds available for projects of this nature. I am interested to resolve this situation as soon as possible. As a minimum, I believe you will need to raise your driveway and provide proper drainage culvert(s) to allow the drainage to go through your property and not over your driveway. I apologize at the length of this letter but wanted to document our efforts in this regard. ' Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN Warren, P.E. gineer GGW:ktm ' cc: Bill Engelhardt Jim Borchart, 7331 Minnewashta Parkway, Excelsior, MN 55331 bcc: Don Ashworth, City Manager Don Chmiel , Mayor Tom Workman , Councilman Ursula Dimler, Councilwoman ITY ® F krnive9 z NEASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 I ". • (612) 937-1900 t MEMORANDUM 1 TO: Steve Kirchman FROM: Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director 1 DATE: April 14 , 1989 SUBJ: Commendation Your efforts in obtaining CBO Certification as a Building Inspector are commendable. On behalf of the entire Public Safety Department, I would like to extend our appreciation for your dedication to service. It is individuals of your caliber that 1 makes the Public Safety Department outstanding in our efforts to serve the citizens of Chanhassen. Keep up the good work and again, our utmost appreciation for your 1 efforts . CC: Don Ashworth, City Manager ' Scott Harr, Asst. Public Safety Director Ron Julkowski , Building Official 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 I , . G G ft_ NN"' ., I .r c C 1 T Y OF Ily C i' : ANHAssEN 1 i - \ 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 I . (612) 937-1900 IIApril 14 , 1989 IGayle and Lois Degler 1630 Lyman Boulevard IChanhassen , MN 55317 Dear Gayle and Lois: I As Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Chanhassen, I have recently been advised of debris accumulation on property that is listed to you. This property is located on the east bank of IBluff Creek, approximately 300 yards south of Lyman Boulevard. There is a collection of what appears to be boxes and maybe I construction debris piled against a shed adjacent to the Creek. Such debris is in violation to City code, and I am hereby requesting that this material be removed within the required thirty ( 30 ) days . Per our procedure, attached please find a 1 notice form. Reinspection will be done after the thirty ( 30 ) days. Our goal certainly is to avoid referring this to the City Attorney, and I am sure that you will agree that taking care of Ithis matter is the easiest route. If you have any questions , please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. ISincely, / 'mot/ Scott Harr , IAsst. Public Safety Director SH:ks I e1 � CC: Jay Johnson I I so , 1 1 Memorandum: To: City Manager, Public safety Director From: Jay Johnson 1 Subject: Dump Site Data: 3/27/89 1 This weekend I discovered what appears to be a dump site. It is located on the east bank of Bluff Crdek approximately 300 yards south of Lyman Blvd. There is a collection of what appears to be boxes and maybe construction debris piled against a shed adjacent to the creek. SC_ (2,i`0 1 te / e _ 1 J � 1 1 1 1 COMPLAINANT COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY: LAST: Johnson FIRST: Jay MIDDLE : DOB: II STREET NUMBER: STREET NAME: CITY: ST: ZIP: PHONE NUMBER : TYPE OF COMPLAINT: junk/debris DATE RECEIVED : 3-27-89 ' LOCATION OF COMPLAINT: ISUBJECT HARD FILE: CASE NUMBER: ' LAST: Degler FIRST: Gayle & Lois MIDDLE: DOB: STREET NUMBER: 1630 STREET NAME: Lyman Blvd. CITY: Chanhassen IIST: ZIP: _ PHONE NUMBER: IACTION TAKEN/COMMENTS ( INCLUDE DATE) : Letter and 30 day notice sent 4-14-89 1 I 7 \ s I '' N•, Minnesota 4rA-^14 Becky Kelso `- v �.` House of I District 36A - (- . Scott and Carver Counties •M• �= Representatives Committees: Y'1• �= I Education "-` '.' p?o' Fred C. Norton, Speaker Health and Human Services,Vice Chair ' '4L1$5f3x_i_;.••' Economic Development and Housing '•.•••.•.......•• Business Finance Subcommittee, I Vice Chair Future and Technology April 11 , 1989 Long Term Health Care Commission IThe Hon. Donald J. Chmiel Mayor, City of Chanhassen I 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 IDear Don and City Council Members: Thank you for your recent letter about the MVET transfer. I know I how important these funds are to your local transportation system. I promise I will support efforts to remove the sunset clause enacted last session. As a member of the House Transportation Committee, I expect to be dealing with this and will certainly keep you up II to date. As you know, the MVET transfer was to provide a stable funding I source for highway construction. The history of funding, however, has proved to be erratic. In FY 86 and FY 87, the transfer was stoped and those funds were never replaced. In FY 88, 5% of MVET funds were transferred. This was increased to 30% for the current 1 year and, as you know, the Governor has requested an increase to 45% by FY 92. I am encouraged by these recent increases and will work to see that these funds continue to be allocated to Icities and counties for local highway maintenance. I appreciate your letter and the resolution. You can be assured Iof my support on this matter. Sc •rely, 1 Becky Kel . IState Re.resentative BKdp i 3100 II I Reply to ❑ 329 State Office Building,St.Paul,Minnesota 55155 Office*(612)296-1072 I ❑ 151 S.Shannon Drive,Shakopee,Minnesota 55379 Home.(612)445-6658 `41!).a AIL_ C ] iYOF I . .A 1!41 ri i -.! ; , - E tai ' __\.v_ _...:_._ 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 II (612) 937-1900 a April 6 , 1989 II Mr. David C. Hempel U 12405 - 51st Avenue Plymouth, MN 55442 Re: Employment, Sr. Engineering Technician IIDear Mr. Hempel : II Congratulations on accepting the Sr. Engineering Technician posi- tion with the City of Chanhassen . I am confident that this opportunity will prove rewarding to both you and the City of IChanhassen. As we discussed on April 19 , 1939 , your starting wage will be $15 .10/hour, salary grade V. Authorized overtime will be paid at II time and one-half or can be logged as compensatory time. Your salary and performance will be reviewed in January, 1990 as a part of the regular employee review process . You will earn vaca- ' tion at the rate of 10 days per year. Your employment start date will be May 8 , 1989 . You will be required to take and pass an employee entrance physical which will be arranged and paid for by I the City. Work hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. As I wish there to be no misunderstandings as to the conditions I of your employment, please inform me if I have stated anything here contrary to our discussion . II look forward to your joining our staff. Sincerely, ICITY OF CHANHASSEN Q,uJ . 0 Lti:1J IGary G. Warren , P.E. City Engineer IGGW:k/m cc : Don Ashworth, City Manager ' Jean iieuwissen , City Treasurer Personnel File II MI AL% C.C. P°.4 u ^ N ' LAW OrrIcEs GRANNIS, (.RANNIS, FARRELL & KNUTSON PROEISSUm AI.ASSOCIATION TELECOPIER.L.GA/twos- 1874-196) DAVID L.GRANNIS,JR. - 1910-1980 Por OFFICE Box 57 (612)455-2359 VANCE B. GRANNIS 403 NORWEST BANK BUILDING ELLIOTT B. KNETSCH VANCE B GRANNIS,JR.* 161 NORTH CONCORD EXCHANGE MICHAEL J TIMOTHY BERG PATRICK A. IARREIL SOUTH Sr PAUL, MINNESOTA 55075 J BERG DAVID L. GRANNIS, 111 ROGER N KNUTSON TELEPHONE(612)455-1661 DAVID L. HARMEYER •AISO AUMInED TO April 12, 1989 PRACTICE IN WISCONSIN Mr. Phillip R. Krass Krass & Monroe Marschall Road Business Center 327 Marschall Road P.O. Box 216 Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 RE: Bongard Property Dear Mr. Krass : The City Manager, Don Ashworth, has asked me to respond to your letter of March 9, 1989. As your client has been informed, the City' s ability to realign Highway 101 is dependent upon the City's ability to obtain financing. To obtain financing the City must secure passage of special legislation concerning its existing tax increment financing district. To date, this has not been accomplished. Until legislation is enacted the City is not in a position to acquire your client 's property by negotiation or condemnation. Your client ' s decision not to proceed to develop is prudent, but it is your client ' s decision, not the City 's decision. I will be in touch with you when the financing question has been resolved. Very truly y urs, GRA NIS, GRANNIS, FARRELL & K TSON, P.A. BY: Imo= Roger N. Knutson RNK:srn Enclosure cc: Don Ashworth APR 131989 �-j IV OF CHANHASSEN CITYOF cHANBAssEN `1 �~ 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director FROM: Gary Warren, Director of Public Works/City Engineer DATE: April 10 , 1989 (--- SUBJ: Water Conservation File No. PW203 Attached is an excerpt from the April 8 , 1989 Star Tribune con- cerning the growing trend to require homes to utilize the "water-saving" toilet in new and replacement construction. As noted , the water-saving version uses 1. 6 gallons per flush versus the 3 . 5 to 7 gallons per flush that comes with the older toilets. In my opinion, adoption of this conservation measure could greatly benefit the City in the long run as water becomes increasingly in short supply and the expense of obtaining it and treating it increases. I welcome your and the building department' s thoughts on this measure since it would be enforced via the building permit/ inspection process . If this appears reasonable to you it might be appropriate to have one of the inspectors make some contacts with manufacturers and users of these new facilities to identify any problems which may present themselves with this type of uti- lity. On the surface it looks very attractive and I would like to see that we pursue it at this time. cc: Don Ashworth, City Manager Jerry Boucher, Utility Superintendent • ,g :Ilk •. fiunnumMu.7 ' t •: 6-gallon ts , Come Visit 0, weapon agairst water shortages "Spring Previe Warm,traditional&architecturally desig ed young professionals,active SINGLE LEVEL PLANS,2 STORY New York Times Standards Institute have only managing director."We're usin re resents about 15 PLANS, +130's to+I90's o recently been completed. half the water we were before."g 1.4 billion gallons used a day now. Located in Eden Prairie o Ever so slowly,but too late to help west to Hwy 62 czar to �-"Q west on 62,then left on• fight the current drought,a solution Thus,the toilets are unavailable to He said each room's toilet is Proponents elsewhere say the 1.6- ! Cry 4,right on 62nd is coming to one of the nation's help save New York City from flushed an avera a of ei ht times t fii+mile to model average eight gallon toilet has a more immediate center, biggest water gobblers,the toilet. repeating its severe water shortages daily.The change has cut water use and dramatic impact on a S »w"� _ 937-5245 �� of 1964-65, 1980-81 and 1985,or to per toilet from 56 gallons to about household's water consumption. "ALL' _f 6 water-saving model that uses 1.6 help other regions avoid such a 13 a day. --- --- --- gallons per flush is now creeping crisis. Water officials estimate w%� ' .� fil onto the market to replace older Glendale,Ariz.,a Phoenix suburb conservatively that a family of four, _ +.' (— L toilets,which use 3.5,5,or 7 gallons But,water-supply officials say, of 140,000 people,began requiring with each member flushing a 5- �` �_ �`'�, ' and have always concerned water- conservation-minded lawmakers the water-saving models in all new gallon toilet four times a day,could conservation officials,especially are starting to demand the toilet, homes and bathrooms in January save about 55 gallons a day by during the current drought and that is forcing manufacturers to 1988,at a time when few were on , converting to the new models. •emergency, produce the new models more the market,according to David Money for j 1 quickly. Schultz,Glendale's water Most of the new toilets available Environmental authorities estimate conservation coordinator.Several now cost between$100 and$200, that toilets account for 30 to 40 On March i,Massachusetts became thousand have been installed,and plus installation costs,officials said. \Vant percent of a household's daily water the first state in the country to Glendale's water use grew only 2 You I consumption. rewrite its plumbing code to require percent last year,compared with an Outwardly,the new models are not the 1.6-gallon models in all new 8 percent increase in 1987,he said. noticeably different from the older In New York City,toilets in homes, buildings and remodeled ones.Most work on the same Office buildings,apartment houses, bathrooms.Los Angeles will follow In Princeton,N.J.,a nonprofit gravity flow principle.But the sides Ho�yie Egli ;hospitals and hotels use 350 million this summer. housing group,Princeton of the bowl have steeper angles and Up T r 100% gallons a day,or about 25 percent Community Housing,plans to water spouts inside the rim are to �oo of f of the 1.4 billion gallons used in the On March 7,a bill was introduced replace all the 5-gallon toilets in a more efficient.These changes •Bill Consolidation city daily,officials say. Hence the in Congress requiring the toilets in 238-unit townhouse complex its empty the bowl faster,thus saving •notate improvements growing sense of urgency for all new construction and operates.The change is expected to water.Some models also contain •Dream Vacation conservation in the bathroom. renovations after Jan. 1, 1992.The cut a$90,000 annual water and compressed air devices that create a Call 831��V New York City Council recently sewer bill to$60,000,officials said. vacuum and powerful sucking "It really constitutes the last fixture received a similar proposal,but • action when flushed. frontier for water savings,"said with a start-up date of Jan. 1, 1991. Because the existing or pending ht ROChC'SlC' Steven Ostrega,director of New A similar regulation is now before legislation does not mandate Of the major toilet manufacturers •York City's Bureau of Water the Delaware River Basin replacing working toilets, in the country,Kohler said it 44ir App ocal s••cot Register. Commission,which regulates water appreciable •24•tir.Approvals•No c g ppreciable water savings for an started production of the 1.6-gallon t�p ' use for 7 million people in western entire supply system will take years, model last fall and American e1Get/! 'l,ittoei His boss agreed:"It's the best and southern New Jersey,eastern officials say. Standard said it plans to do so by 6'� hardware solution to get people to Pennsylvania,four counties in New late spring.Eljer declined to MZl�ef�lll7`?CtQ��� save"rather than urging them not York's western Catskills,and in If the bill now before the City comment. to flush,said Jeff Sommer,first northern Delaware. Council is approved,New York's 4' deputy commissioner of the city's million toilets would be replaced dt. New York City officials said they Department of Environmental In widely scattered places,the ;' a rate of 5 percent,or 200,000 a chose 1991 to implement the new Conservation. , toilets are already in use.In Boston, t year. i standard in order to give Spacious 1-I the Hotel Lenox tore out the 25- ; wholesalers time to sell existing The 1.6-gallon toilet has been ' 1 '' year-old 7-gallon toilets in its 220 ' Ostrega,of the bureau of water stockpiles and give manufacturers widely used in Europe for years. ' guest rooms late last year and register,calculates that installation time to increase output. . But only a few thousand are in 4 , installed the 1.6-gallon models to of 200,000 1.6-gallon toilets would place now in American homes and cut its water and sewer bills. • cut New York's water use by 20 "We're giving them notice that this buildings,partly because , , •t i• million gallons a day in the first ' is the way to go,"Ostrega said. `' 4,,0 Kix engineering and performance tests l' "It works,it really works,"said year and by 200 million gallons a ''i for the American National i; hotel's I,: i.� Gary Saunders,the hotels day in the 10th year.That i' i LAW OFFICES GRANNIS, GRANNIS, FARRELL & KNUTSON DAVID L. GRANNIS- 1874-1961 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION TELECOPIER. DAVID L. GRANNIS,JR. - 1910-1980 POST OFFICE Box 57 (612)455-2359 VANCE B. GRANNIS 403 NORWEST BANK BUILDING ELLIOTT B. KNETSCH 161 NORTH CONCORD EXCHANGE MICHAEL J. MAYER VANCE B. GRANNIS,JR. TIMOTHY J. BERG PATRICK A. FARRELL SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55075 DAVID L. GRANNIS, III ROGER N. KNUTSON TELEPHONE(612)455-1661 DAVID L. HARMEYER April 1 1 , 1989 'Also ADMITTED To PRACTICE IN WISCONSIN Mr. Don Ashworth Chanhassen City Hall 690 Coulter Drive, Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 RE: Carrico Property Dear Don: The City' s Park and Recreation Committee has expressed an interest in acquiring an 11 .67 acre parcel owned by Mr. Carl Carrico on Lake Lucy Lane for a park. At your request, I have reviewed the appraisal prepared by the landowner, the opinion of value prepared by an appraiser selected by the City, and have met with Mr. Carrico twice. Mr. Carrico' s appraiser has estimated the market value of the property at $333 ,000. The City' s appraiser estimates the value at $58, 500. One of the reasons for such a large difference in opinion is that Mr. Carrico' s appraiser assumed the property would be placed inside the MUSA line and the City' s appraiser assumed it would not. Mr. Carrico has indicated that he would probably take $250 ,000 for his property. I told him that based upon our condemnation experience in the area the property might be worth as much as $10,000 an acre or $116, 700. We are still miles apart. Before proceeding, I would like further instructions from you. Do you want me to continue negotiations or commence condemnation if we can' t agree on a price? Very truly yours, GRcNNIS, GRA 'IS, FARRELL & KNUT _. 1 , P.A. BY: _ Re- -r N. Knutson RNK: srn cc: Lori Sietsema Carl Carrico - - -- - APR 131989 Cra OE CHANHASSEN Q Min apolis/St. Awl C1 '1 $.R U A R Y 2 0, 19 8 9 �E... a SPECIAL FOCUS RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Lf Aousn g Market Continues Slump • O BUILDERS REMAIN OPTIMISTIC BYJODE i .:,• ' • Some prognosticators have interest rates 1 reaching a high of 12 percent. N ECONOMIC slowdown in National l and." n Cities Housing, tarts Land costs are on the rise, as are 1989 is predicted by most impact fees and infrastructure housing forecasters, and this ',,, assessments. These are bound to increase should be reflected in fewer 1�i1 housing costs, excluding some buyers and housing starts this year across the nation. A ,,. ion affecting home builders. Housing analysts expect 1989 to show a - ` ,, R But creative financing, such as continuation of the softening market trend 1a8 adjustable-rate mortgages, 15-year CIO, mortgages, g 8 of the past two years. But home builders ' ,' £� graduated-payment mortgages,es, are not necessarily devastated by the _ buydowns, and biweeklies, are allowing a news, since the downward trend is seen Viz:' NatI(ma ,;,.`''. greater number of people to obtain by many as merely an adjustment from r.= financing. And pending legislation is the industry highs of late 1986. aimed at making it easier for first-time "We expect housing activity to come " home owners to obtain financing. Of down this year;' says Dave Seiders, chief critical importance is the proposal to cap economist at the National Association of or even eliminate the mortgage interest ` Home Builders (NAHB)in Washington, \ deduction. D.C., the industry's chief professional .;' Home builders who wish to plan their organization. "But the market remains ,; '�� business intelligently need to look at the pretty strong. The single-family market is specific market within the context of still in good shape — down to roughly a national developments. million units. But that won't put anybody The Twin Cities Metropolitan Statistical out of business. It's not going to be '' ,,;';. Area, or MSA, a U.S. Census Bureau- anything like the early '80s." (Total I1,30U defined metro area consisting of 10 housing starts at that time hovered near , •' '��.. igtppplast,) , ' Minnesota counties and one Wisconsin the 1 million mark.) county, is the 13th ranked housing market According to NAHB figures, home tvifl in the nation for 1989. The Metropolitan builders are expected to start a total of :;4 . �; C��@a Council expects the area to reach about 1,380,000 single-family and multifamily ;'' 19,000 starts in 1989, based on building g Y y ,,. units this year. In 1988, there were permits filed. 1,487,200 housing units built, an 8.2 . . * This figure reflects a downward trend percent drop from the 1,620,500 started in � from the high in 1987 of 25,800 (15,700 1987. The industry high of 1986 came in Source:National Association of Home Builders single-family, and 10,100 multifamily), and at 1,806,000. the 1988 figure of 21,300 (13,500 single Single-family starts totaled 1,080,200 in `'104,', '.. - family, and 7,800 multifamily). 1988, down 5.8 percent from the The 19,000 starts projected for this year 1,146,400 started in 1987. The record in Single-family home construction is in virtually eliminated tax incentives for are expected to be broken down into 1986 was 1,180,000. pretty good shape both nationally and investment in multifamily building 12,000 single-family and 7,000 multifamily The projected 1,380,000 total starts for locally. Conversely, the multifamily sector projects. units. The 1988 and 1989 estimates 1989 actually represent a 7.2 percent of the industry is performing poorly on all Interest rates, land costs, and availability represent declines of 17 percent and 11 decline over the 1,478,000 total for last levels. The 1986 Tax Act is largely of financing in the public sector will all , percent,respectively, for the Twin Cities year responsible, builders say, because it - affect the building industry this year. (continued on page 9) - .41 DLUeldbly (Alto y.-ui. I a,iti.auauiy ..w 20 totaled more than 560, an increase of 146 over last year, and an indicator of local , .. home builders' speculations. " Statewide, factoring in the outlying rural 15 areas not showing a lot of home-building - - . ` activity, the projected total starts for 1989 5. will be 25,100, down from a high in 1986 10 of 32,000, compared to 1987's 31,800, and 1988's 27,100, according to NAHB. But Minnesota will continue to hold almost 2 percent of the national market, a 5 i, steady share held for four years. Another indicator of market health is 1 _ the number of new homes sold, according 0 _ to NAHB's director of forecasting, Bob '81 'A8 +88(eft) Villanueva. These figures reflect single- family homes built for sale, not custom" Source:National Association homes, and reflect "the real strength of of Home Builders the market," says Villanueva. In the will be less of a 'bi-coastal' economy." United States, the total number of new There will be more off-site fabrication of built-for-sale homes sold in 1988 was components, more reliance on modular 686,000, up from 1987's total of 671,000, and manufactured housing. The Smart a 2.2 percent jump. This is a more '.,--.7,-,,, House, an ongoing research project of encouraging sign than the 5.8 percent NAHB and contributing corporations,will drop in single-family housing starts from—: debut its revolutionary electronic 1987 to 1988. Starts and sales, however, - prototypes this year. Radon and indoor are consistent in the 1989 outlook, with pollutants will be discussed, and the drops of between 5 percent and 6.percent prospect of statewide building codes also projected for both. _ • will be scrutinized. Of course, analysis of these figures Affordability is among the many depends on your point of view. Michael='- political concerns for the industry, and by Sumichrast, real estate analyst with ---7-.: 1990 housing legislation is likely to Arthur Andersen &Co. and a former _s address the needs of first-time home economist with NAHB, says,-"We are -..:, owners, the homeless, and the elderly. already building 440,000 units fewer than Watch for some heated debate over the we were three years ago, a housing proposal to cap or eliminate the federal recession whether or not we want to _. income tax deduction for mortgage recognize it:' < - --_ interest. Battles will be waged over local Sumichrast predicts 18,500 starts for .. development regulation, environmental Minneapolis/St. Paul this year. "The impact fees, and anti-growth sentiment national economy is not going to carry you among residents. this year," he warns, adding that builders Housing trends will reflect changes in should scale down production and society, as more people work at home and manpower and watch costs closely. dual-career families opt for easy-care Based on built-for-sale houses sold, . interiors and exteriors. `Accordion where prices are public information, the families" may want space for visiting typical Midwestern new home sold for. children and stepchildren. The market for $100,300 in 1988, a 5.5 percent increase _ specialized retirement housing will grow, over 1987's price of$95,000. For 1989, - as the report indicates, because "people look for Midwestern houses to cost an , are retiring earlier, in better health and average of$104,300, another 4.6 percent '- with higher incomes." increase. Dollar volume, then, will be = While single-family construction in the significant as prices rise and starts Twin Cities is still aimed at a strong decline. _... move-up market, more moderate price The national average new home price in ranges will begin to dominate. According the third quarter of 1988 was$140,00O3 to a survey conducted by the NAHB's and the median price was$115,900; ,;. Economics and Housing Policy - The Twin Cities is still a good place to Department and Better Homes &Gardens be if you're a home builder—better if magazine, the buying public has a new iet you're a home builder who also does of "must haves:' remodeling. While the upper-bracket Comfort and informality top the list, market for starts may be approaching a followed by storage space, energy saturation point, there remains an -` efficiency, openness, four bedrooms, walk- excellent opportunity for the remodeler to in closets, and double garages. Wish lists rehabilitate, remodel, and add on to may include upgraded materials, whirlpool existing homes. tubs, double sinks, kitchen islands, The local economy is healthy, and in- skylights, and an extra garage stall. But migration to the metro area is strong, ' the survey respondents said they were creating a market for residential willing to make compromises — drive construction. Since 1980, the vin Cities further to work, finish an extra room, take MSA has grown by 9.3 percent, and ranks a smaller lot — in exchange for square 16th in the United States in population 1 footage and amenities within their • size, according to U.S. Census Bureau -- budget. figures. In 1988, the area listed 2,137,133 Jodie Ahern is editor of Minnesota Home residents. • & Design magazine. Jodie Ahern is editor of Minnesota Home IN:Mal . CI &Design magazine. BY ABIGAIL MCKENZIE BY LINDA ROBINSON Minnesota heading for economic Help wanted: slowdown, not recession Finding enough workers for fobs here will be no recession in ment is also projected, but it should or the rest of this century, k Minnesota or the nation be less severe than during the Minnesota will be adapt- between the period 1989 1985-1986 slowdown,due to stronger _ _ ing to a unique national - - through 1991,according to exports of manufactured goods. s phenomenon — an abun- the official state economic forecast Construction-sensitive manufactunng dance of older workers brought on by released by the Minnesota Depart- industries are projected to experience the baby boom and a shortage of ment of Finance(DOF)in late Decem- the sharpest declines. For example, young workers due to the baby bust. ber. However, the forecast suggests employment in the state's wood prod- As the labor force matures and grows the state will experience a significant ucts and furniture industry is project- at a slower rate,Minnesota's concerns economic slowdown in the first two ed to decline by 4 percent between may shift from finding enough jobs for years of the forecast period,with some second quarter 1989 through first its workers to finding enough workers sectors actually losing jobs. quarter 1990.By the fourth quarter of for its jobs. Minnesota's economy is projected to 1990,employment in this industry is This information on the labor force grow more slowly than the nation's expected to begin a recovery extend- is part of the 1989 Economic Report during the 1989-1991 forecast period, ing through 1991. to the Governor, which focuses on as it did during the 1985-1986 econom- "However, because we are not long-term issues facing the Minneso- ic slowdown. According to DOF projecting a recession, a number of to economy. The report is coordinat- projections, the slowest growth pen- Minnesota industries should do well," ed each year by the Policy Analysis od will be the 12 months from the sec- Meagher said.These include printing Office of the Minnesota Department and quarter of 1989 through the first and publishing, projected to grow by of Trade and Economic Development. quarter of 1990.Over that period,to- 6.2 percent during the three-year fore- Twelve state agencies and the Univer- tal non-farm employment is projected cast period, as well as scientific and sity of Minnesota contributed to the to expand by less than 1 percent. In medical instruments, chemical and 1989 report. comparison,employment expanded by petroleum products, and paper. According to a chapter in the report more than 3.0 percent per year dur- "We are extremely fortunate that written by Ralph Brown of the Min- ing the 1983 through 1987 period. the long economic expansion is ex- nesota Board on Aging,the nation's la- "Early indications of a slowing are pected to continue for Minnesota and bor force is currently dominated by the coming from the construction Indus- the nation,"said David J.Speer,corn- baby boom generation,the huge num- try, probably due to rising interest missioner of the Minnesota Depart- I ber of people born between the end of rates and lingering effects of over- ment of Trade and Economic World War II and the early 1960s. building," said Pat Meagher, econo- Development.`Again,our diversified This group caused the labor force to mist for the DOE.From second quarter economy serves Minnesota well in grow by almost 3 percent annually in 1989 through first quarter 1990,con- coming through a nationwide econom- the 1970s.The baby bust generation struction industry employment is is slowdown." that followed in the late 1960s and the projected to decline by 1.6 percent.A 1970s is the first generation in Amer- modest construction-sector recovery is Abigail McKenzie is director of ica that is smaller than the preceding projected to begin in the first quarter economic analysis in the DTED one. With the entry of the baby bust of 1991. Policy Analysis Office. generation, the work force is expect- A decline in manufacturing employ- ed to increase less than 1 percent an- nually during the 1990s. GROWTH IN EMPLOYMENT Evidence of a worker shortage is ap- parent already.Though it is most visi- (1980-1991) ble in the Twin Cities metro area, 8 I where unemployment reached a low 7 J of 2.8 percent during 1988, it is also 6— evident in industrialized smaller cit- ies. The occupational category with cb 5 1 the most noticeable shortage is the 4 — service industry However, segments g 3 — ' of retailing,agriculture and manufac- u 2 — turing are also affected by a loss of 5 1 — young workers. The maturing work force points to E 0 some important implications for the w -1 state and for businesses.Though old- 'v 2 j er workers are generally thought to be a-3 — the most conscientious and productive, v-4 — they have some areas of vulnerabili- ty.Older workers are often perceived I I 1 1 I I I T I i I m 11111111111 1-I I I I I n l 11 1 1 I l 1 r I l to feel less comfortable with new tech- 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 nologies, to be less able to learn new skills quickly,and to lack the aggres- SO('RCE MN Dept. of Finance, Nov. 1988 sive, competitive spirit of younger MINNESOTA ENTERPRISE•SPRING'89/ 23 I x. BY MARY KRUGER MINNESOTA LABOR FORCE CHANGE BY AGE EPA adopts 1990 to 2005 Percent Change _GOVERNMENTS AlVD=BUSINESS underground storage 80 70 tank rules 60 4o r 30 asoline stations and other . - organizations that store 4 20 ? petroleum or hazardous % d. , .J.,-"--''''':7: R 4 10 �_� 111- chemicals in underground t. _ ,t ; s . tanks are subject to new regulations #,,. -lo adopted late last year by the U.S.En- ) 0 6 a -20 vironmental Protection Agency. 87 -30 The regulations implement legisla- t s s 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65+ tion passed by Congress in 1984 to _ - i al Source:1989 Economic Report to the Governor remedy the threat to public water sup- .._s- ;0 . 1 plies and public safety created by - .._;,-:, r leaks in underground storage tanks. -. , .#, _. Minnesota has similar legislation. workers. In general, the state and federal As changes in the workplace have :awe: _ Require owners and operators of un- a occurred, education has become in- derground storage tanks to notify creasingly important as a way to keep - workers prepared for new challenges. state authorities of the existence of ; According to the Center for Education underground storage tanks, and _ .1,, irk > when they are placed in or taken out statistics, while the adult population of service; grew by one-third between 1969 and •Prescribe procedures for the detec- The new regulations apply to tanks 1984, the number of people taking tion, prevention and correction of that contain regulated substances and adult education courses grew by 79 releases; which have 10 percent or more of their percent.Figures in Minnesota reflect •Provide for inspection, monitoring volume underground,unless they are the national trend, showing an in- and testing of underground storage excluded by law.Some exclusions are crease in part-time students,the ones tanks: tanks with a capacity of 1,100 gallons most likely to be in the labor force,of • Establish performance standards for or less used for stonng heating oil that 85.6 percent in the state community new and existing underground stor- will be consumed on the premises, colleges between 1977 and 1986. Ex- age tanks: tanks located on or above the floor of plosive growth in adult education is • Define cleanup procedures and an underground area such as a base- expected for the rest of the century, responsibilities; ment or tunnel,tanks containing sub- as the age category encompassing the • Establish enforcement procedures stances regulated under other laws, baby boom strives to acquire new and penalties for noncompliance: and tanks holding very low concentra- skills necessary for professional • Require proof of financial ability to tions of regulated substances. growth and job security. take corrective action following a Aging workers are also becoming a leak; and major economic factor as they adjust •Authorize use of government funds to the swelling retirement market.The to pay cleanup costs in emergencies nation's average retirement age is now and certain other situations. Right-to-know estimated at 60.5 years, a trend that The financial responsibility require- raises several concerns.As the boom ments are designed to ensure that a laws protect generation begins to retire early, the firm is financially able to take neces- bust generation may not be able to fill sary corrective action and compensate the shortages of skilled labor. Early third parties for bodily Injury and workplace retirements strain both Social Security property damage caused by an ac- w and private pension plans. In the fu- Mental release.The requirements are , ture,many older employees may con being phased in over two years. and community tinue employment with reduced The regulations establish minimum responsibilities,part-time or flextime per occurrence and aggregate levels of hours and continued health coverage. financial responsibility that petroleum orker and community tank owners and operators must meet. right-to-know laws are an Per occurrence levels range from _ issue of increasing impor- $500,000 to$1 million,and annual ag- # tance to Minnesota busi- gregate amounts range from $1 mil- nesses and communities. lion to $2 million. Worker right-to-know laws require Proof of financial responsibility may employers to identify hazardous sub- be shown by insurance or risk reten- stances in the workplace,disclose in- tion group coverage, surety bonds, formation on those substances to guarantees, letters of credit, self- employees, and implement compre- insurance,trust funds,state funds or hensive employee education and train- other state insurance. ing programs. I 24 i MINNESOTA ENTERPRISE•SPRING'89