CC Minutes 1996 03 04CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
CONTINUATION OF REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 4, 1996
Mayor Chmiel called the meeting to order at TOO p.m. The meeting was a continuation of the City
Council's meeting of February 26, 1996.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Chmiel, Councilman Berquist, and Councilman Senn
STAFF PRESENT: Don Ashworth, Todd Gerhardt, and Bob Generous
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE CONCERNING LANDSCAPING AND
TREE REMOVAL FOR TRANSITIONAL BUFFERING BETWEEN USES, FIRST READING
After discussion, Councilman Berquist moved and Mayor Chmiel seconded a motion to approve first
reading of this ordinance. During discussion, the Council requested that in bringing this item back for
second reading, staff was to review options for providing 100% screening through a requirement that
neighboring property provide a proportionate share of that screening.
Councilmember Colleen Dockendorf arrived at 7:15 p.m.
AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING BLUFF PROTECTION AND SIDE
SLOPE SETBACKS, FIRST READING
Significant discussion occurred between the City Council and Betsy Glaacum regarding the potential
implications of this ordinance in regards to her property and her ability to develop.
Councilmember Dockendorf moved, Councilmember Berquist seconded, approving the first reading of this
ordinance. Included in the motion was a request to evaluate Betsy Glaacum's property for development
potential prior to second reading of this ordinance. The motion was approved 4 to 0.
AUTHORIZE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
CHANHASSEN, BRIMEYER GROUP
Following discussion, Councilmember Berquist moved that the City Council accept the proposal presented
by Brimeyer Group for the development of a strategic plan. Councilmember Senn seconded the motion.
During discussion, the City Council acted to select April 2 and April 16 as the two meeting dates to
develop the strategic plan. Motion was approved 4 to 0.
Councilmember Mike Mason arrived at 8:15 p.m.
TRUNK HIGHWAY 212 TOLL ROAD PROPOSAL
A1 Klingelhutz was present requesting the City Council support the resolution favoring the construction of
Hwy. 212 as a toll road. The general belief of the City Council was that funding for this roadway would be
impossible unless the Council did support the toll road concept. Mayor Chmiel briefed the City Council on
comments that had been received during the public hearing which was held in Eden Prairie. Discussion
also occurred in regards to several of the enclosures that had been included with this item.
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Following further discussion, Councilmember Mason moved, and Councilmember Berquist seconded a
motion to approve Resolution #96-21 in support of Highway 212 being built as a toll road.
Councilmember Senn stated that he could not support the resolution in that (1) public funds were being
used for acquiring the right-of-way, (2) the state would be investing $17 million into the project up front
only to benefit private parties, (3) if the tolls don't pay for the road bonds, they will go into default and the
public will have to pay, and (4) after 30-35 years the toll road becomes the property of the consortium
without the funds to rebuild them. Mayor Chmiel interjected that Councilmember Senn's #3 was not in
accordance with the information provided at the public hearings where at it had been stated that the State of
Minnesota would take over indebtedness in case of a failure.
The motion was approved 4 to 1, with Councilmember Senn voting against.
SELECT WORK SESSION DATES
The Council acted to set the following work session dates:
Planning Commission
Park and Recreation Commission
Environmental Commission
Public Safety Commission
Population Projections
March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
No action
No action
March 18
March 18 at 5:30 p.m.
REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY'S BILL
Councilmember Senn stated that he had gotten the additional information that he was looking for and acted
to move approval of the City Attorney's bill as included in the February 26th Council packet.
Councilmember Mason seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
AUTHORIZATION TO FORMALLY SUBMIT SITE PLAN TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND APPROVE BUDGET/FLOOR PLAN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ADDITION
Significant discussion occurred as to the costs of various plans as they have been presented and reviewed
by the City council during the past six months. Todd Christopherson was asked to review various items
including the necessity for the elevator, removal of ramps and replacing such with a lift, and moving
conference rooms to the lower level. Ashworth stated that he would attempt to develop a memorandum in
regards to where we have been, where we are, and where we need to go. No further action was taken on
this item at this time.
Councilmember Mason moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Dockendorf. All voted in favor.