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Admin Section I ' ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Letter from Gary Warren dated October 5, 1988 . Letter from Roger Knutson to Andrew Merry dated October 10 , 1988 . Correspondence re: Octoberfest. Correspondence re:Environmental Assessment for Highway 5 . Letter and fee schedule from Mark Koegler dated October 10 , 1988 . ' Letter and Memo from Roger Knutson dated October 5 , 1988 Letter from Gary Warren dated October 12, 1988 . Letter to Mr. James MacKinnon from Roger Knutson dated October 11 , 1988 . Letter from MN DOT dated September 26, 1988 . Site Observation Report No. 4 from EOS dated October 18, 1988 . Site Meeting Minutes from EOS dated October 13, 1988 . Petition dated September 10, 1988 . ' Letter from Gary Warren dated October 10, 1988 . H.R.A. Accounts Payable dated 10-24-88 . Letter to Ms . Ricker from Chanhassen Villager dated October 18 , 1988 . Letter from Gary Brown. McGlynn Development Contract dated October 24, 1988 . ' Memo from Larry Brown dated October 21 , 1988 . Memo from Jo Ann Olsen dated October 21 , 1988 . Memo from Lori Sietsema dated October 19 , 1988 . Letter from Don Ashworth dated October 19 , 1988 . Letter from Christopher Cleveland dated October 10, 1988 . I I p I 1 ' ' S C I �T'Y Q F Gc_ /ac.,1 _1, _... - ek�I , ..... ...„ _ . 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 October 5, 1988 1 Centex Real Estate Corporation Attn: Mr. John Spiess 5959 Baker Road, Suite 300 IMinnetonka, MN 55345 Re: Curry Farms Second Addition II File No. 88-5 (pvt) Dear John: J As we discussed today (10/5/88) , your contractor for the Curry Farms Second Addition has been utilizing Lilac and Teton Lane as a construction haul road contrary to the City's conditions of approval for the project as reviewed with II all parties at the pre-construction meeting. I understand there are obvious instances such as the placement of the bituminous for Teton Lane in which Lilac and Teton Lane may need to be utilized for construction traffic. However, the I remaining construction traffic is to access the site from Lake Lucy Road. I will rely on you to immediately notify and enforce this condition upon your contractors. I It has also carne to my attention that the wear course for Curry Farms First Addition has been recently installed. I am disturbed to learn that this is the case since it was done without my specific authorization and as noted in the II above paragraph, these roadways are to be utilized for construction traffic for the Second Addition improvements. As we discussed, I encourage you to review this issue with your contractor such that necessary precautions can be taken to I . protect these roadways during the construction. The City has not and will not accept the roadway improvements for Curry Farms First Addition if it is damaged in any way as a result of the construction traffic. .. IIIf you have any questions, please call. . Sincerely, ICITY OF CHANHASSEN :0111111A. ren, P.E. eer II GGW:ktm I cc: Ashworth, City Manager Larry Brown, Staff Engineer Mark Simcox I 7 1 11 /44.. .R co 1k / LAW OFFICES IGRANNIS, GRANNIS, FARRELL & KNUTSON DAVID I.. GRANNIS- 1874-1961 PROFESSIONAL.ASSOCIATION TELECOPIER. DAVID L. GRANNIS,JR.- 1910-198(1 PosT OFFICE Box 57 (612)455-2359 I VANCE B. GRANNIS 403 NOR WEST BANK BUILDING ELLIOTT'B. KNETSCH MICHAEL J. MAYER VANCE B.GRANNIS,JR. 161 NORTH CONCORD EXCHANGE TIMOTHY J. BERG PATRICK A.FARRELL I DAVID L. GRANNIS, III SOUTH ST PAUL, MINNESOTA 55075 ROGER N. KNUTSON TELEPHONE(612)455-1661 DAVID L. HARMEYER IIOctober 10, 1988 I Mr. Andrew K. Merry Mericor Financial Services, Inc. 3055 Old Highway Eight IMinneapolis, Minnesota 55418 RE: City of Chanhassen, Minnesota I $4 ,185,000 General Obligation Bonds of 1988 $ 740,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds of 1988, Series 2 $1 ,015,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds Iof 1988, Series 3 Dear Mr. Merry: IOur office is legal counsel for the City of Chanhassen. As of October 10, 1988, claims and other actions in which the City is a defendant are either covered by insurance, of insignificant Iamounts or remotely recoverable by the plaintiffs, none of which would jeopardize the validity or repayment of the bonds being offered. It is my opinion that none of the pending or threatened I litigation or claims in which the City is a defendant, singularly or collectively, would have a significant impact of the financial position of the City. IV ry truly •urs, GRA NIS e ANNIS, FARRELL I & K U IN, P.A. BY: II Ro• ., N. Knutson RNK:srn � ; J cc: ,Don Ashworth II I I OCT 121988 CITY OF CHANHASSEN I I • I C-c' I ' ... 1 •t.r',MM..,- .. I I -le--- --'.7'-' P:'-; L. ',.:4i-e,,._ff::-:' - .- • t ■• _ N. . _ . 5;;....:::-.-f.. v ..- - +7.„,..._ ,. --'-- . - .---,---.% NWIIISO I We were unable- to atte?d thq;fy4tions of Ocktober- I - ..._ fest, but, we-_could watch ..-.t..he. "feworks from our ;. front porch. ...........- -was . , I . They were great! ! ! The Skalles 7C0 Santa Vera Dr. ; : -.„.._ -._ I .1 1 0- -8 8 OCT 1 2 1988 - . • el l'Y OF CHANhASSEN IT ...- .....1,..f. ---.....„ ,, . - , -.....-••••••-•-.................................................... ..:: . •••,*-.. - '-'''-41 I ie.'-Fir PP' .1.--SZ. i 4.'"-7‘-'t .77:.. =-;•V*.Y-, .1:10. 17 `.'illft. .4' • I..' .- . .A `q !.- ........; -1-• .7.07•1tal it ..- ' . • pa.. * - ---1-7 4(er Itill' -':". - •" -'•-• / . .;.-'. t 1*.o.„t•-•- ' • . .2 I : . America the Beautiful USA15 1 I City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter St. I . . Chanhassen, fIN 56317 :-- . ,....--,--- --•.;,-- ,- .-;StlitT41 11111 ,. 1111111111111811111,11 i —41Mtanadve 0.. 4fr 441. -Auk“, ,...orsh.la4e,•=,-. I I I Liiii,4,4 ,4a,,,,1,-,i-44446,44.4agsdija i It Cs_ AoYNI 1 U Stir �mite( � � 6 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN. 55101 612 291-6359 September 30, 1988 To Whom It May Concern: RE: Minnesota Department of Transportation i Environmental Assessment for Trunk Highway 5 from TH 41 in Chanhassen to CSAH 4 in Eden Prairie ' Received 09/26/88 Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 14650-1 I The Metropolitan Council has received the above Environmental Assessment for review and comment. The Council will be reviewing this in the next few weeks and would welcome any ' comments you may wish to make. Any comments should be sent within one week for input on the Council's response to the Environmental Assessment. A separate opportunity to comment directly to the preparer of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet is also provided as a requirement of Environmental Quality Board Rules. Thank you. ' Sincerely, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL //C4;:--t-,/ ' ohn Rutford Referral Coordinator i JR:ch ' cc: Marcy Waritz, Metropolitan Council District 14 Dirk deVries, Metropolitan Council District 13 OCT 0 3 1988 CITY OF CHANHASSEN i . METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REFERRAL \NNESpT. FILE NO. � C SG-I n� y Minnesota Department of Transpo . • 3 D°:'-' Transportation Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 4, OF TFIP, 1 September 22, 1987 Phone296-1344 To Whom It May Concern: IIEnclosed is a copy or copies of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed improvement on Trunk Highway (TH) 5 from near II the junction of TH 4 in Chanhassen, Carver County to 0. 20 mile west of CSAH 4 in Eden Prairie, Hennepin County. The proposed improvement involves the upgrading of an undivided two-lane II roadway to a divided four-lane roadway and construction of another bridge over the Soo Line Railroad. The PPR/EA has been prepared by the Minnesota Department of II Transportation (Mn/DOT) and is being circulated for a 30 day review and comment period pursuant to Mn/DOT' s Alternative Environmental Review Process adopted by the Minnesota II Environmental Quality Board (MEQB) on August 18, 1983. The comment period will begin upon publication of a Notice of Availability of the EA in the EQB Monitor. It is anticipated that this notice will be published on October 3, 1988. Comments IIshould be directed to: Carl J. Hoffstedt II Transportation Planning Engineer Minnesota Department of Transportation 2055 N. Lilac Drive IGolden Valley, Minnesota 55422 To afford an opportunity for all interested persons, agencies and groups to comment on the proposed action, a public meeting will I be held on Thursday, October 27, 1988, at 7 : 30 P.M. in Chanhassen City Hall , 690 Coulter Drive , Chanhassen, Minnesota . I Comments received through November 7, 1988, will be used by Mn/DOT in deciding whether there is potential for this project to result in significant impacts to the environment and whether an IIEnvironmental Impact Statement is needed. Si elr II .1417, E. E. O stead I Assist- t Commissioner Techni al Services Division IAttachments • rs �,; 4n Equal Opportunity Employer METROPOLITAN COUNCIL il REFERRAL FlLE NO._/-"l illENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT il for Mn/DOT TRUNK HIGHWAY 5 l ' State Projects 1002-44 & 2701-28 Minnesota Project F 014-3 (36) From near T.H. 41 to 0.2 Mi. W. of Hennepin CSAH 4 approximately 5.0 miles , Cities: Chanhassen & Eden Prairie - Counties: Carver & Hennepin - Dist.ist. 5 Submitted Pursuant to 42 USC 4332 (2) (C) by the II U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the IIMinnesota Department of Transportation Work consists of the upgrading of an undivided two-lane roadway to I a divided four-lane roadway with another bridge over the Soo Line Railroad. IIContacts: ' FHWA: Stephen J. Bahler Mn/DOT: Evan Green Senior Area Engineer 2055 N. Lilac Drive Suite 490 Metro Square Building Golden Valley, MN 55422 II St. Paul, MN 55101 (612) 593-8537 (612) 290-3259 II Appro • 1 4 „ / i Date 0 'ZY�6 E. E. Ofstea, Assistant Col, issioner, Technical IServices Div sion - Mn/DOT e 0 D--,„_,..L._, li Date 9 -/F" Charles Foslien Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration 1 L....._.__...._._...._._____.__________ i I WIN CITIES METRO AREA J 1 11 1 1 1 MINNESOTA t m I II t MPLS M 138)-----fi..\----\ I MILES ST, PAUL f ANOKA : A, .eri ,- J ii I tit o Project \ !'—' ,� 1 - G! Location � � , ft 0 `� f Area 1, iii (DI 4 1.1� m !o Illt. I WASHINGTON HENNEPIN \�� G ^1 ‘131F- I `c •► ./ I N- ill .. 11100-04111r-- Sarillid Kets .. letb,A,,,..■ A ) woo . \ Iv iihimem.flitiretirAtiffithriFilk.. ILv.s, 0._ --r te; ►tj�►�—._ ,) ® -► ? , , IA1�11 rJ 5t r DRYER � •L Yt?.: - -r�.ID' S ° Q6? Q� •: r_ iei:•. Amp.''mil /� � 7:if At 0 iti ' A :' - - ° MOP '1/4) . tte r P z ,i0of„, .,112 . .,......,....,.....„.1 6. 1 a � r,,,,,i, al 7.%:._.-j------N\via. ( C7 o �` DAKOTA r scoTr o e. U e 144- "Ail: a flall % vit I S.P. 1002-44 =-�•�, 1 - & 2701-28 v • uniaminammmiumiumimmon. 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II- .g.I p; CHANHASSEN ¢ • [d�3 gp t ,.a.r.n. �. ¢I G '4 �. 1 1990 POP 6359 C s ��®wl�®•! ` �, �' ��_.+�n.0 ur:. P ° p © 9 EW�ii ` "7-17. UnktilliW. siv -itil. rit.... ■••-•4=41'. ITO )» �.._'�r•a r 1I w.f.." O , I »,0 ��'W - . 11 2:,.% O.m , i I .dam• �0..r 4?. � � + ,,, / EDEN PRAIRIE I ...41' ° A " { ii, 1900 POP.16263 + Terrey Pile • iii . • C a 0 g Speer A- I 0 / i LOCATION! MAP ., „, , ,, - __Lmimmm••mnmmm........._......,.........._._____ , T_ ,1 1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION • This project, approximately 5 miles long, on Trunk Highway (T.H. ) 5 would improve the present undivided two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway. This project also includes construction of another bridge over the Soo Line Railroad in Chanhassen to increase the traffic carrying capacity and safety between the four-lane sections at T.H. 41 in Chanhassen and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4 in Eden Prairie. Typically, a depressed median would separate the directions of traffic. Approximately 0.5 mile of new frontage road would be added south of T.H. 5 between Mitchell Lake and CSAH 4. Intersections would have additional 11 channelization, existing signals would be improved and a new signal would be installed at W. 184th Avenue. An eight foot wide bituminous path (bikeway/hikeway) would be built along the north side of T.H. 5 from near T.H. 41 to the entrance of Lake Ann Park and from CSAH 17 to Heritage Road. An underpass near Mitchell Lake will be built under T.H. 5 to provide a connection for a future Eden Prairie trail from the south. An underpass for a proposed nature trail along the most 11 western fork of Bluff Creek (0.2 mile east of County Road 117) in Chanhassen is being considered. I I I 1 1 wimommmemplmwmormew 1 1 11 INTRODUCTORY SUMMARY Purpose of this This Environmental Assessment (EA) addresses features document and resources that could be impacted by this project. It is to help the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) decide whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement is needed. Purposes of this The project's primary purposes are to improve traffic 11 project flow and increase capacity and safety. The service life of T.H. 5 in the project area would be extended. The completion of this project would provide four lanes for traffic from T.H.41 to Interstate (I) 494 in a developing part of the metro area. Possible Impacts This project will have no significant negative impacts on the surrounding environment. Potential impacts include: A. the need for approximately 40 acres of new permanent ' right-of-way B. the displacement and relocation of approximately five homes and one business C. access changes affecting approximately eight homes and one business D. construction related noise and traffic disruption E. wetland encroachment F. flood plain encroachment G. water quality degradation H. microscale (localized) air quality degradation ' I. removal of mature vegetation J. traffic induced noise increases K. aesthetics and visual quality. • I I I i 2 I 1 ;I II . PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PATH illPath Selected A moderate level path has been selected for this project because of the need for additional right- of-way, including business and residential reloca- :II tions, access changes and the potential for minor adverse environmental effects. 1 Federal Action In accordance with 23 CFR Part 771, pages 31-54, Determination the proposed improvements to T.H. 5 will be pur- sued as a Class III action requiring the prepara- tion of an environmental assessment. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) by the FHWA will be requested if no potential significant environmental I impacts are identified for the Environmental Impact Statement Need Decision. State This project is being reviewed through the Alter- Environmental native State Environmental Review Process proposed Review by Mn/DOT and adopted by the Minnesota Environmental II Quality Board (MEQB) on August 18, 1983. The project meets or exceeds a mandatory EAW threshold category under Minnesota Rules 4410.4300, subp. 22. This Environmental Assessment has been prepared in accor- II dance with the Alternative Review Process and is being circulated for review and comment to the re- quired MEQB distribution list and made available for II public review and comment. Following a 30 day comment period, a decision on the need for a State Environ- mental Impact Statement on the project will be issued. IMinnesota In accordance with the Memorandum of Intergovernmental the Metropolitan Council, this project is srsubjectg with II Review Process review through the Minnesota Intergovernmental Review Process. This Environmental Assessment will be dis- tributed to everyone on the Environmental Assessment IIWorksheet distribution list. t II i 1 I 3 1 1 i! l li ilTIME SCHEDULE il EA approval (Mn/DOT & FHWA) September 1988 State Historical Preservation Officer December 1988 clearance il Opportunity for Public Hearing October 1988 Layout approval (Mn/DOT staff) Carver/Hennepin County Line to CSAH 4 June 8 i CSAH 17 to Carver/Henn. County Line August91988 i I T.H. 41 to CSAH 17 g September 1988 Environmental Impact Statement Need Decision January 1989 1 Final plans completed (by consultant) March 1989 II Anticipated letting CSAH 17 to CSAH 4 T.H. 41 to CSAH 17 June 1989 II November 1991 Construction CSAH 17 to CSAH 4 Start IIComplete Summer 1989 T.H. 41 to CSAH 17 Autumn 1990 Start II Complete Spring 1991 j Autumn 1992 FUNDING The estimated costs of the I as follows: Proposed improvements are CSAH 17 to CSAH 4 $ 6,100,000 II T.H. 41 to CSAH 17 $ 4.000,000 It is anticipated that 76. 74% of this total will be 1 funded with Federal Aid Primary Funds. The remaining 23 .26% will be funded with State monies. This project is on Federal Aid Primary Route 14. IIPROJECT MANAGER The designated designated project manager for this project is: .1 Evan R. Green, Transportation Planning • II Minnesota Department of Transportation 2055 North Lilac Drive Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 II 1 4 I JIL . iii! , i I IIPROJECT DESCRIPTION Project T.H. 5 traverses in an easterly/westerly direction Area an area of gently rolling terrain containing numer- ous isolated wetland basins, many lakes and some shallow creeks. Between T.H. 41 and Audubon Road, T.H. 5 passes by mostly farmland (some of it farmed) , agricultural type residences, a mini-golf course, and passes over two forks of Bluff Creek. T.H. 5, going east of Audubon Road to CSAH 4, passes over Riley ' Creek, passes by Lake Ann Park, commercial buildings, light industrial facilities, suburban residences, and skirts Mitchell Lake. West of the project area is the University of Minne- sota Arboretum, Carver Park Reserve, and the free- standing growth centers of Victoria and Waconia. East of the project area has been mostly developed into commercial buildings, industry and public services. 11 Existing T.H. 5 is classified as a minor arterial highway. Facilities In the project area, it is posted for a speed limit of 55 miles per hour and is predominately a rural I/ design consisting of two 12 foot traffic lanes with shoulders that vary in width (6 to 10 feet) and composition (bituminous or gravel) . The existing highway between T.H. 41 and the east Carver County line was first hard surfaced in 1945, then regraded and hard surfaced in 1951, then in 1964 a bypass which included Bridge 10009 was built south of downtown Chanhassen. The portion between the west Hennepin County line and CSAH 4 was first graded and hard surfaced in 1938, regraded and hard surfaced in 1950, and had base repair and hard surfacing in 1958. Various repair, maintenance and safety projects have occurred since major work in 1964, but the overall existing design features are for geometric standards and traffic of 25 to 35 years ago. Signals At T.H. 41, CSAH 17, T.H. 101 and Dakota Avenue, the intersections are signalized and channelized with raised islands. Turn bays or free rights are provided and there are left turn signals for the mainline traffic. Turn Lanes There are right turn lanes at most of the non- signalized intersections. 5 i Bridge 10009 The current bridge over the Soo Line R/R was inspected this spring (1988) , see page 20 in the appendix. Con- dition ratings ranged from good to generally good (potential exists for minor maintenance see page 20) . ' This bridge was first built In 1964 and remodeled (newer, wider deck) in 1978. Bicycle/ Chanhassen has a bituminous path on the north side of Pedestrian T.H. 5 from the entrance to Lake AIn Park to the in- Facilities tersection of CSAH 17 and CSAH 16 (W. 79th St. ) . ' In Eden Prairie, there is an eight foot wide bituminous path from Heritage Road to 500 feet east of Carnelian Lane. An eight foot wide off-road bikeway was built 11 along CSAH 4 using a Mn/DOT bikeways grant. Eight foot bituminous shoulders were added to T.H. 41 north of T.H. 5 for an on-road bikeway. Traffic Traffic counts (1986) indicate that the average number of vehicles using T.H. 5 daily is 12,500 near T.H. 41 to 20,500 near CSAH 4. A consulting engineering firm prepared a report. TH ' 212 TRAFFIC FORECASTS From 1-494 to Norwood/Young America - August 1985, for Mn/DOT. The Build TH 212 alternative assumes transportation improvements, such as the Shakopee bypass and a new CR 18 Minnesota River 11 Crossing, identified in Metropolitan Council's Year 2000 Transportation Policy Plan. In the year 2005 anticipated traffic will be from 19.800 (east of T.H. 41) to 28,600 (west of Heritage Road) to 25.600 (west of CSAH 4) vehicles per day on this segment of T.H. 5. See page 45. Projecting to the year 2010 the antici- pated traffic is 23 ,500 (east of T.H. 41) to 33,700 (west of Dakota Avenue) to 29,000 (west of CSAH 4) vehicles per day. I NEED FOR The primary objectives of the project are improved traf- PROJECT fic flow, more capacity, enhanced safety, and moderni- zation of the existing highway. Two through lanes for I each direction of traffic, with separation for each direction of traffic, would accoumwdate present and antic- ipated increases in future traffic. T.H. 3 useful service life, actual pavement life and rideability would be improved and extended by the modernization. The present bridge over the Soo Line R/R is in generally good condition (only minor maintenance potential see page 20) but will only accommodate two lanes of traffic safely without major reconstruction. Thus another bridge will be needed. 6 AMMER il . ]I[' To link up with existing systems, an eight foot wide bituminous path would be needed from F.H. 41 to the Lake Ann Park entrance and CSAH 17 to Heritage Road. A pedestrian underpass would be built under T.H. S near Mitchell Lake for proposed hikeway/bikeways in Eden Prairie. This is consistent with state bikeway- plans. An underpass for a proposed nature trail I along the most western fork of Bluff Creek is under consideration. Safety During 1987, 104 accidents occurred on T.H. 5 between II T.H. 41 and CSAH 4. A 49% reduction in accidents could be expected from the reconstruction to a four • lane divided roadway (see page 21 in the appendix) . ,II Reduced potential for non-motorized movements conflicting with motor vehicles would result from the off-road bike- II ways and pedestrian underpass(es) linking the existing and proposed trails. II Project This project is listed in the Highway Improvement Work Selection Program. Fiscal Years: 1988-1991. Projects are selected by utilization of technical data and analysis to face key issues and challenges of Minnesota's roadway network. IIALTERNATIVES There is no suitable parallel route. A new alignment CONSIDERED would require right-of-way that is not consistent with 11 land use plans of local governments ( ;ee City Involvement, p. 8) and the delay in improvements is contrary to the efforts of the Southwest Transportation Coalition (see Public Involvement. p. 9) . IIA no-build would not alleviate increasing traffic on con est' g i or improve traffic safety in a developing suburban area. II Continued maintenance performed will only slow the decrease in rideability and load carrying capacity of the roadway. The basic design features of the highway will not be improved II Non-motorized movements conflicting with motorized vehicles i will probably increase accident potential. This is not consistent with the plans of Chanhassen. Eden 1 It II Prairie, Hennepin County, Carver County or Metropolitan Council. Building a four-lane divided roadway with an eight toot bituminous path is consistent with the plans of local j governments. There would be improved traffic flow and safer Havel. 1 7 r II 1 11 PUBLIC AND AGENCY INVOLVEMENT ' Public Hearing An opportunity for public hearing is planned for October 1988. I Affected property owners will be notified by the cities of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie for public involvement purposes. ' City Involvement Eden Prairie is being requested this August to approve the preliminary layout plan for the portion in their city. This fall, Chanhassen will be requested to ap- prove the preliminary plans for T.H. 5 in their city. Both cities strongly endorse an improved T.H. 5. Up- ' grading T.H. 5 is consistent with each city's compre- hensive plan and Chanhassen's Downtown Redevelopment Plan. Mn/DOT has had meetings with Chanhassen and Eden Prairie. Both cities main concern has been "can T.H. 5 be fixed sooner. " ' An Eden Prairie proposed frontage road has been added to the plans as requested. A pedestrian underpass under T.H. 5 near Mitchell Lake has been added to the plans to provided safer access from the eight foot bit- uminious path on the northside of T.H. 5 to a proposed hikeway/bikeway going south from T.H. 5. Mn/DOT has and will continue to meet with Chanhassen concerning their Downtown Redevelopment Plan and their suggested revisions of intersections and access. I I ' 8 i li li li County- The proposed improvements should not have any adverse Involvement effects on either county's plans. See further discussion il under Carver County and Hennepin County on page 10. Railroad The Soo Line Railroad will have opportunity to review Involvement this report. il Public Major roadway improvements in the southwestern metro Involvement. area are being actively promoted by the Southwest Cor- ridor Transportation Coalition. The Coalition consists i of public officials, private businesses and private groups. 1 The cities of Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie and I Waconia, along with 14 private companies, made con- tributions to the Coalition for providing assistance to accelerate T.H. 5 improvements. Minnesota's Trans- portation Commissioner Leonard Levine, in March 1988, accepted an offer of assistance from the Coalition. Chanhassen and Eden Prairie strongly support the efforts of this coalition. IIPermits Required The proposed improvements will require permits from the Riley, Purgatory, Bluff Creek Watershed District. I The Mitchell Lake type III wetland is a protected wet- land and will require a Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources' (Mn/DNR) Protected Waters Permit and an U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Section 404 permit. A consult- !' tant engineering firm is responsible for having the per- mits issued to Mn/DOT. The consultant is also respons- ible for any clearances needed from the DNR or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. There will be further detail in the Design Study Report. Associated In addition to what has been included so far, the fol- Plan�=& lowing is a discussion of some plans and/or Projects associated with this segment of T.H. 5. projects IMetropolitan The project east of CSAH 17 is within Metropolitan P. Council Council's Metro Urban Services Area (MUSA) . West of CSAH 17, T.H. 5 crosses out of the MUSA but then re- IIenters a portion of the MUSA two miles west of T.H. 41. The proposed improvements are consistent with Metropolitan Council's "Transportation Guide/Policy Plans. " 1 1 II i 9 i JI ; ! I Carver County Their THOROUGHFARE PLAN anticipates T.H. 5 from Waconia east to the county line being a principal arterial for the county beyond the year 1990. IHennepin County Hennepin County Department of Transportation has devel- oped a project to channelize CSAH 4 at T.H. 5 concur- rently with work of S.P. 2701-24. The improvements on li T.H. 5 are consistent with county plans. S.P. 1002-49 T.H. 5 from T.H. 25 to T.H. 41 (approximately 14 miles) li will be milled and overlaid the summer of 1989 to prevent loss of pavement structure until possible reconstruction in the 1990's. IIS.P.2701-24 T.H. 5 from the east limits of the proposed project, in this report, to Prairie Center Drive is now being made into a four lane divided facility along with associated b improvements for increased capacity. T.H. 212 A major upgrading and realignment of T.H. 212 has been il under discussion since the early 1950's. The upgrading is an element of the Metropolitan Council's "Transpor- tation Guide/Policy Plan" and various environmental studies have been undertaken. II Several alternative alignments have been studied for a four-lane divided freeway between Cologne and 1-494. Proposed T.H. 5 improvements will not unduly favor or preclude the selection of any T.H. 212 alignments being studied. 11 Pedestrian/Bicycle The Mn/DOT Statewide Bikeway Plan (August 1987) recom- Plans & Projects mends an off road bikeway along T.H. 5 from T.H. 41 to Prairie Center Drive to provide a ". . . backbone route through the southwestern metro . . . " to link short local systems and provide a major east/west route where bicycle travel is presently difficult. There are proposed trails for Chanhassen (see page 26) and hikeway/bikeways in Eden Prairie (see page 27) that ; would be linked by this portion of the "backbone route" Iconstructed by this project. An underpass would be built under T.H. 5 near Mitchell I Lake. An underpass for a proposed nature trail along the most western fork of Bluff Creek is being considered. I11l An 8' wide bituminous path is built along the north side I' of T.H. 5 from Martin Drive to Prairie Center Drive and planned between CSAH 4 & Martin Drive under S.P.2701-24. '1 10 I . II i r . II Conclusions The project as documented in this report is not de- ' pendent or in conflict with other projects or plans. It aggrandizes S.P.2701-24 and would complete a "back- bone route" of the Mn/DOT Statewide Bikeway Plan. The II plans of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie are dependent on this project. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC All social, economic and environmental impacts and I & ENVIRONMENTAL effects discussed herein apply only to the upgrading IMPACTS of T.H. 5 as identified in this report. 1 Access Control It is proposed that access to the upgraded facility will be partially controlled. Access to individual parcels will be provided via existing streets and/or newly con- structed frontage roads as needed. ' The home at 17450 on T.H. 5 would have its from the highway to Heritage Road. Homes onc the ssouth d II side of T.H. 5 between Mitchell Lake and Terrey Pine Drive would have their access changed from the highway to a new frontage road connected to Terrey Pine Drive Iand at T.H. 5 across from Heritage Road. 1 Although every effort will be made to maintain uninter- rupted access to all affected properties, the antici- 1 pated increases in traffic congestion and the require- 1 ments of construction staging will adversely impact accessibility to all properties along T.H. 5 to some , II degree during various phases of the construction opera- i tions. These impacts will range from merely nuisance to moderately adverse. Any avoidable interruptions in Iaccess will be of short duration. Due to increased traffic capacity and safety resulting from the proposed improvements, the net effect on overall IIaccessibility to surrounding properties will be positive. Aesthetics No significant adverse aesthetics impacts are anticipated II because the project will not significantly change the existing alignment or its appurtenances. r ' ; signing, signals 1' The improved access, si g g, gnals and vegetation will remove some of the general jumble that has occurred. The ' ' aesthetic and visual quality considerations will be fur- ther addressed in the Design Study Report. ; ; 1 . , r 11 {I 1 Air Quality An Indirect Source Permit will not be required. Minne- sota State Regulations APC 19 requires an Indirect Source Permit for "any modified highway project which will increase average annual daily traffic volume by 10,000 or more vehicles per day within ten years after completion of the modification. " The greatest antici- pated ten year increase in average annual daily traffic volume after any segment's completion is 7.300 vehicles per day. An adjacent project. S.P.2701-24, has higher volumes than this project and higher probable impact. Two receptors for S.P.2701-24 were at the southwest quad- rant of T.H. 5 and CSAH 4, near to the east limits of the project in this document. Analysis results were under the one hour and the eight hour maximum allowable Federal and Minnesota Standards for carbon monoxide. Analysis was ' 1 performed at the most critically located receptor after the project finish. Analysis results ] were under allowable standards for carbon monoxide. 11 See pages 22-24. Bicycles & Non-motorized travel will be enhanced by the off-road Pedestrians bikeways to be built along the north side of T.H. 5 (see(see display on page 29) . See also pages 26-28, Safety on page 7 and Pedestrian/Bicycle Plans & Projects on page 10. Special ramped sidewalk will be included at appropriate locations to accommodate bicycles and the handicapped where there is construction of curb -Ind gutter. Construction No unique construction concerns have been discovered. Impacts, Excess Standard noise, dust and erosion control specifications Materials will be followed by the contractor(s) . No detours, ' excess material disposal or borrow site problems are anticipated. Erosion This project will result in some potential for erosion since ground cover will be disturbed. Erosion control measures will be undertaken in accordance with Mn/DOT ' Standard Specifications 1803.5, 2573 and special pro- visions. All disturbed areas will be reseeded or sodded. Economics The proposed project is not expected to cause any adverse effect to businesses other than the one being displaced. Businesses view the proposed improvements as positive. See Public Involvement, page 9. I 12 1 I I - ?rte „S‘,..,4 ` e e f c Lf Ai,/,:t- , - cc yo„, /17 1 0 ., I Van Doren Hazard Stallings I Architects.Engineers.Planners I 3030 Harbor Lane North October 10 1988 Bldg.II,Suite 104 Minneapolis,MN 55447-2175 612/553-1950 I Mr . Don Ashworth , City Manager City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen , Minnesota 55317 IDear Don : I This letter is to confirm our conversation last week regarding the provision of consulting planning services to the City of Chanhassen . As we discussed , I will make time available to provide assistance to the Planning Department on an as needed basis . The 1 nature of the work is expected to generally include preparation of ordinance amendments and possible review of site plans and other matters on the Planning Commission agenda . All work will be I performed under the under the general supervision of either you or Joann Olson . Fees for service will be on an hourly basis in accordance with the attached schedule of rates . II am pleased to again have the opportunity to work with the City of Chanhassen and you on a staff level . I look forward to providing assistance to the Planning Commission and City Council in the weeks ahead . This letter will serve as authorization to provide the services I outlined above . Please endorse both copies of this authorization letter and return one to me for our files . Very truly yours , IVAN DOREN-HAZARD-STALLINGS , INC . I by . . - _ I R . Mark Koegler Vice President 1 OCT Y F CHANF-1 ,, J98$ V Li RMK : sd L1 O ;AS. I Enc . I hereby authorize Van Doren-Hazard-Stallings , Inc . to provide the I professional services outlined above .-6_-_,:2...,..‹.(2.I Name & Ttfle Date II IIVAN DOREN-HAZARD-STALLINGS, INC. CURRENT HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE 1 January, 1988 1 SALARIES (INCLUDING OVERHEAD AND PROFIT) Engineers, Architects, Planners (Principal) $ 65.00 1 Engineers, Architects, Planners (Senior) 56.50 Engineers, Architects, Planners 53.00 Engineers, Architects, Planners (Assistant) 36.00 Senior Engineering Technicians 44.50 II Senior Draftspersons and Design Detailers 33.00 Draftspersons and Technicians 25.00 Junior Draftspersons and Technicians 22.00 1 Surveyors (Chief) 33.00 Surveyors (Assistant) 26.00 Surveyors (Aide) 19.50 1 Photogrammetrists (Chief) 31.50 Photogrammetrists (Assistant) 29.00 Photo Lab Technicians 25.00 Clerical, Administrative, Etc. 28.75 1 Expert Witness a. Trial 135.00 b. Preparation (all classifications) 60.00 r DIRECT COSTS 1 Mileage $ .25 Electrostatic Copies (ea.) .10 Blueline Prints (sq. ft.) .14 1 Polyester Film (sq. ft.) 4.50 Offset Prints .04 Computer (hr.) 50.00 I Electronic Distance Measuring (day) 50.00 Electronic Distance Measuring (week) 175.00 Drill Rig (day) 150.00 Concrete Core Drill (Day + Bits) 100.00 1 Concrete (Diamond Bits/Inch Core) 1.00 Telephone Actual Cost Travel Actual Cost 1 Smoke Blower Smoke Bombs (ea.) $10.00/hr., $50.00 min. 15.00 CAD/Work Station per hour 32.50 1 II ' � .).- 1 OCT 14-1988 I /'tip.-1- ; �'tc�..t 1 101/4- 1 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 NOR WEST 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 October 5, 1988 Ms. Jo Ann Olsen Chanhassen City Hall ' 690 Coulter Drive, Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 RE: Pleasant Acres Beachlot - Cout--tom j to>10_,I Dear Jo Ann: Enclosed is a memorandum concerning Pleasant Acres beachlot. Our conclusion is that the use of the beachlot by additional residents would not be an expansion of a non-conforming use. ' Very truly yours, GRA IS, G'ANNIS, FARRELL , NUTSe , P.A. m. 'oger N. Knutson RNK:srn Enclosure . .-_.J OCT 0 7 1988 CITY OF CHANhASSEN 1 1 M E M O R A N D U M II 11 TO: Roger N. Knutson IFROM: Doug Pedersen DATE: October 5, 1988 IIRE: Chanhassen - Pleasant Acres Beachlot IINTRODUCTION The City of Chanhassen has been considering the application I of David Johnson to subdivide 10. 75 acres, consisting of part of Lot 5 and Outlot A of Pleasant Acres, into 27 single family residential lots. One of the City's concerns has been the II adequacy of park and recreational land accessible to the residents in this area of the City. As part of the original subdivision of Pleasant Acres, the I land for this proposed subdivision was given a right of access to a recreational beachlot on Lake Minnewashta. This beachlot was created prior to the time when a City Ordinance went into effect making beachiots in residential districts a conditional use requiring a permit. Since the Pleasant Acres beachlot was already established, it was not required to comply with the new ordinance 1 but, instead, became a non-conforming use. The Pleasant Acres beachlot is 31, 080 square feet in size with 150 feet of shoreline. There is also limited access for the I parking of 10 to 12 cars. There are presently 60 families with access to the beachlot. The new subdivision is expected to add an additional 26 families. The City is concerned that the increase II in usage of this beachlot due to the new subdivision would constitute an expansion or enlargement of the non-conforming use in violation of the Chanhassen City Code. The Code provides that non-conforming uses cannot be enlarged or expanded unless Iexplicitly authorized elsewhere in the Code. ISSUE IIDoes an increase in the number of people using the beachlot constitute an extension or enlargement of the non-conforming use? IIDISCUSSION Zoning ordinances generally may prohibit the creation of new I non-conforming uses, but existing non-conforming uses must either be allowed to continue or be eliminated through the use of eminent domain. County of Freeborn v. Claussen, 295 Minn. 96,99, ' 203 N.W. 2d 323 , 325 (1972) . Zoning ordinances do not, however, II II need to allow non-conforming uses to expand or enlarge. Id. Accordingly, the Chanhassen City Code, Section 20-71, provides: the lawful use of a building or land existing on February 15, 1987, may be continued, although such use does not conform with the provisions of this Chapter. Except as otherwise provided, non-conforming uses shall not be extended or enlarged. [emphasis added] The question thus becomes whether the increase in use of the Pleasant Acres beachlot, due to the new subdivision, constitutes an "extension or enlargement" of the non-conforming use. ' There is no Minnesota case law directly on point. However, courts from other jurisdictions have dealt with this issue. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals stated: If an increase in volume, intensity, or frequency of use is coupled with some element of identifiable change or extension, the enlargement will invalidate a legal non- conforming use. However, a mere increase in the volume, intensity, or frequency of a non-conforming use is not sufficient to invalidate it. Waukesha County v. Seitz, 409 N.W. 2d 403 , 406 (Wis.Ct.App. 1987) . The court went on to hold that the marina which defendant was l operating as a non-conforming use had not been illegally extended or enlarged even though he had extended the pier from 80 feet to 192 feet and had expanded the dry-docking capacity from 5 boats to 54 boats. The court stated that the increased intensity and volume of the marina use was due to increased recreational use of the lake. The structural enlargements were held not to be an illegal expansion of the non-conforming use because plaintiff failed to show that the changes violated any statute or ordinance. Id. at 408. ' Other courts have also held a mere increase in volume or intensity of a non-conforming use does not constitute an illegal expansion or enlargement of that use. See, Hunziker v. Grande, 456 N.E.2d 516,518 (Ohio App. 1982) [An increase in the volume of ' business alone does not constitute an unlawful expansion of a non-conforming use where the nature of the land is virtually unchanged] ; Carroll v. Hurst, 103 Ill.App. 3d 984, 431 N.E.2d 1344, 1348 (1982) [A mere increase in business does not constitute an illegal extension; a change in the nature or purpose of the undertaking must be shown] ; 4 Rathkopf, The Law of Zoning and ' Planning, 51-86 (1988) [increase in intensity is permissible as long as the nature and character of the use remains unchanged] ; 101A C.J.S. Zoning and Land Planning § 169, p. 519 [a non- conforming use may generally be increased in volume, scope, and 11 intensity] . The proposed subdivision in Chanhassen would only increase the number of families with access to the beachlot and would not, -2- 1 , apparently, make any structural changes or modifications to the beachlot itself. Therefore, if the Minnesota courts were to follow the line of cases holding an increase in intensity alone does not constitute an illegal expansion, there is nothing the City can do. If, however, the City can show that the increased volume and intensity has significantly changed the "nature and ' character" of the use, a court might find the requisite extension or enlargement. The City would have to wait, however, until an actual increase has occurred in order to show a change caused by ' the increased use. The Minnesota courts might adopt the line of cases restricting the size and scope of non-conforming uses to their size and scope at the time the use became non-conforming. This analysis does not help Chanhassen because at the time the Pleasant Acres beachlot became a non-conforming use the property involved in the new subdivision already had the deeded right of access to use the beachlot. Therefore, it will be argued that the scope and size of the beachlot at the time it became non- conforming included the potential increase from further subdivision of the Pleasant Acres property. CONCLUSION Most courts which have dealt with the issue have held that a mere increase in the intensity or volume of a non-conforming use will not constitute an illegal extension of that use. Since the Minnesota courts have not dealt with the issue, they will likely adopt this approach. Even if, however, the court were to ' restrictively interpret Chanhassen's ordinance to require the beachlot to remain at the size and scope it had attained when the ordinance was passed, that size and scope would have included the proposed increase since the access rights were deeded prior to the passage of the ordinance. I I -3- i CITY OF CHANHASSEN _( 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 October 12 , 1988 Gopher State One Call System Board of Directors 2025 Centre Pointe Blvd. Suite 310 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 ' Re: System Problems File No. PW163 Dear Board of Directors: Based on what I have been hearing, I am sure the comments that I ' have in this letter are not news to you. The City of Chanhassen has been cooperating in earnest in trying to implement the One Call program into our utility location process . Ms . Kim Meuwissen has been identified as your person to contact with the calls and her telephone number is 937-1900 . We are concerned, however, that we have had extreme difficulty ' trying to reach the One Call center to indicate when requests have been cleared. In addition , it has been nearly impossible to place our own specific requests for locations. We can be ' tolerant of some delays when we are dealing with locations for street signs and minor installations of this nature; however, as you are aware, municipalities need to deal with items such as watermain breaks which require immediate response for utility clearances. Something must be done in the interim to allow calls of this legitimate emergency nature to be received and responded to immediately. We have also experienced another problem in that we have been receiving location requests from the •One Call center which are either not for our area or are over 48 hours old when we receive them. The City is concerned about liability that revolves around the difficulties mentioned above. It amazes me that some sort of break-in period was not anticipated when converting to this system to work out some of these problems. Be that as it may, the City of ' Chanhassen will cooperate to its fullest extent to I ' Board of Directors October 12 , 1988 Page 2 comply with the program and we seek your immediate attention to the emergency request issues that we have to deal with for impor- tant locations such as watermain breaks and other emergency items. Thank you for your attention to these matters. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN 1 Gar _rren, P.E. Dire of Public Works/City Engineer GGW:ktm cc: Roger Knutson , City Attorney Don Ashworth, City Manager Kim Meuwissen, Engineering Secretary Jerry Boucher, Utility Superintendent • 1 1 1 i 1 i 1 1 11 LAW OFFICES G G � t GRANNIS, GRANNIS, FARRELL & KNUTSON DAVID L. GRANNIS- 1874-1961 1'ICOFESSIONAI.ASSOCIATION TELEc0PIER. 1 DAVID L. GRANNIS,JR. - 1910-1980 POST OFFICE Box 57 (612)455 2359 403 NOR�G'F.ST BANK BUILDING ELLIOTT B. KNETSCH VANCE B. GRANNIS MICHAEL J. MAYER VANCE B.GRANNIS,JR. 161 NORTH CONCORD EXC!IANGE TIMOTHY J. BERG PATRICK A. FARM!. DAVID L.GRANNIS, ROGER N. KNUTSON 1 11 SOYrI ST PAUL, MINNESOTA 55075 TELEPHONE(612)455-1661 DAVID 1.. I IARMEYER October 11 , 1988 Mr. James MacKinnon Attorney at Law 730 East Lake Street ' Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 RE: Your Client: Curtis Ostrom 1 Pleasant Hill Subdivision Dear Mr. MacKinnon: ' On October 10, 1988, Gary Warren, Lori Sietsema, and myself met with the property owners in Pleasant Hill subdivision. They made it very clear that they are not willing to give the City any easements over their property. We feel that it is your client' s responsibility to obtain the easements for the trail system. We expect your client to do that. We expect that to be done as soon as possible or we will have no alternative than to commence legal proceedings and expect reimbursement from your client for all our fees and expenses. Thank you. Very truly yours, GRANNIS, GRANNIS, FARRELL & KNUTSON, P.A. BY: ' Timothy J. Berg TJB:srn cc: --Don Ashworth Gary Warren Lori Sietsema 1 OCT 131988 CITY,OF CHANHASSt.N I -11. - 1 -� ' 44 't4 ','- ‘t f -'4f� cy�akti 1 7 - ,. Z71741=., .' TS1 :..-jT�g ..-e3 ^`J.maR N�I r __ _--r?.r. 1.i t�`/-r no'•.•13 ti �Ti� b+ ..q 9"3"4' 'yre::-7 R"s,t - ^ti D#big$Ft !'r+i::-.�•+ .:i"aiy'Mj',f�{a"fi....n;,+.ydt3. i,. .:, �• ... _ `v NON rl* Minnesota Note: Cod op � bnJ� AVID `y yo_ Department of Transportation Ar xt Cx, ,N d t District 5 f cc �ygo 2055 No. Lilac Drive (. Iof TRP Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 September 26 , 1988 (612)593- I I Mr. Gary Warren, P.E . City Engineer City of Chanhassen I --- - 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re : S .P . 1002-44 & 2701-28 (T.H. 5 ) From T.H. 41 to Heritage Road In Chanhassen and Eden Prairie _ Environmental Assessment I ' Please find enclosed two copies of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the above referenced project. IThe EA has been prepared by bin/DoT and is being circulated for comment pursuant to turn/DOT' s Alternative Environmental Review Process adopted by the Minnesota Environmental I Quality Board (11EQE ) on August 18, 1983 . The comment period will begin upon publication of a Notice of Availability of the .,A in the EDP, :•tonit-,r .. It is anticipated that this I notic , will be _ _..mac_ October 3 , 1988 . Comments hc'•_IT;' he iirecte ` , I Mr. Carl Hoffstedt District Transportation Planning Engineer 1055 N. Lilac Drove ' :;olden Val?ey, MN 55422 Comments received will be used by Mn/DOT in deciding whether I there is _otential for this project to result in significant impact 3 to the environment and whether an Environmental Impact Statement is needed. The comment period will close November 7 , 1988 . ISincerely, C a,tp _y, /471 ' Carl J.vHoffstedt P . E . o N�. p �s ';; itb . l'i L District Transportation Planning Engineer (��,��,�� ..i Enclosure : `' Environmental assessment ( 2) ti FP 0 1988 . - .- __,___--.An Equal Opportunity Employer-.--- -..-_. _ _ ._. — _._.Y- I I . , 44 :,,, '--z : ' -.; ',_ 1 : , -.i x ,3 3 fi 4 a E w 33 ` s .' /d a C a.-Ysax .-a..;ws9'saCde:P:.. .A.:;.s.. �a;:�•• -�:s .u:w4vXti I ZI J.NICHOLAS RUEHL,AIA BERTIL E.HAGLUND,AIA IISITE OBSERVATION REPORT NO. 4 I PROJECT: Chanhassen City EOS PJT. NO. : 87126/87146 Hall & Fire Station IDATE: October 18, 1988 TIME: 10 :00 a.m. WEATHER: Sunny & 40 IEST. % OF COMPLETION: CONFORMANCE WITH SCHEDULE: On schedule PRESENT AT SITE: 1 1. A. & P. 2 . Northland Mechanical IWORK IN PROGRESS 1 . Chanhassen City Hall - Concrete block work 80% + complete. 11 2 . Chanhassen City Hall - Footing foundations 95% ± complete. I 3 . Chanhassen Fire Station - Concrete block work on North side 95% complete up to grade level . I 4 . Chanhassen Fire Station - Footing foundations 95% + complete. 5 . Chanhassen Fire Station Back fill and compaction on North side 85% + complete. I6 . Chanhassen Fire Station - Formwork for poured concrete foundation walls 40% + complete, steel 75% + complete. IOBSERVATIONS: 1 . Chanhassen City Hall - The alternate brick sample panel was IInot laid up to inspect. DISCREPANCIES NOTED: N/A I I II EOS CORPORATION 470 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 (612) 474-3291 a:.,a.,:;.,-z:tx..ao..,.«n„w.eu<,..,.—.F.;,«w x.,..°....4.,rY,a<^.,,;ab.zL;.�i.:S"'�.aaa..,,,e. �-.ae.. 3i=d- A%,-; .n.„ �c.x.,s`:i's,,, "ia'�:.;± ��`,`e�-:fix r�`��* ,$1.1":4.'n 7.b�� ` '„;. •' ' 1 ,'\,',, latelTricriirilirirDir 7-00714 j 11 IITEMS DISCUSSED: 1 . A. & P. will call the structural engineer to inspect the steel I reinforcing in the concrete foundation wall before enclosing the steel with the interior form wall . The foundation wall will be ready to pour Friday at the earliest. I . REPORT BY: IJJ: jj 2f=i Jjeele cc: Jack Anderson EOS Corporation I Jeff Rudin Jim Chaffee Rudin Structures City of Chanhassen Gary Warren City of Chanhassen IEarl Moquist Adolfson & Peterson IM: \87126\doc\SOR10-18 I I I I I I I I . I ! � ^ - .‘, Eo , ,,, � • � ' � � � f k te- I J.NICHOLAS RUEHL,AIA BERTIL E.HAGLUND,AIA ISITE MEETING MINUTES 1 PROJECT: Chanhassen City Hall Addition Chanhassen Fire Station, Addition and Remodeling Chanhassen, Minnesota IDATE: October 13, 1988 EOS# 87126 & 87146 ITHOSE PRESENT: REPRESENTING: Dale Gregory Chanhassen Fire Department Bud Augst Adolfson & Peterson, Inc . I LeRoy Lewis Adolfson & Peterson, Inc . Jim Chaffee City of Chanhassen Don Boeser O'Brien Sheet Metal I Jack Anderson Sue Mullane EOS Corporation O'Brien Sheet Metal < ._. Todd Olson Norhtland Mechanical Earl Moquist Adolfson & Peterson OCT 19 1988 IGary Warren City of Chanhassen CITY Y OF CHANHASSEN I A. The following minutes reflect our understanding of the information discussed at the construction meeting. Please notify us if you have any questions or comments regarding Ithese minutes . 1 . Previous construction meeting minutes were reviewed and the following items were noted: I a. Brick sample will be reviewed after the meeting. Ib. The Mechanical Engineer will be sending information on the revised locations of fire dampers . I d. The construction sign location will be selected by the owner when the sign is ready to be installed. c . Shop drawings were delivered to A & P and additional shop drawings were submitted for review to EOS . I2 . Regarding construction schedule the following is noted: a. Fire Station; 1 ( 1) . Leroy indicated that sitework utilities would be by early next week. I EOS CORPORATION 470 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 (612) 474-3291 : , .. .,�.. .,M �.:�.>: :,'ssx. - �:.b;:,fs:.,x�ii�iw,._e.,&_:m .>-...a^.a... :;;;,x..,.s�..ik:.:,_w;, .a:..ti.,��.�s;;4r,.'� a;.� `.�,.'dX,rx Yad�2, i 1 i '- PI,ApLI 1 f 1 A rt 1%,k / '' s i, g `-, ,\w,,,,,,,,,i I II (2 ) . The Fire Station forming for the poured walls is about 70% complete. I (3) . Backfilling of the frost footings at the apparatus is being completed _ I (4 ) . Under slab plumbing lines are being installed and will be completed by Monday. Location of future jacuzzi is critical and the owner should IIsupply this information ASAP. b. City Hall: I ( 1) . Drain tile has been installed, foundations are being backfilled and soil tested. I 3 . Masonry openings will be modular dimensioned, for example, a 2 '-0 plan dimension shall be built as 2 '-0 a 1 4 . One Hour wall locations at vestibule 201 will be revised. 5 . Parking around the site will be available for the INovember 8th election. 6 . Antenna information has been submitted by the I Communication Consultant to the Architect. Owner will verify final antenna locations . 7 . Planter footings should be doweled into concrete wall as Iindicated on plan. 8 . Fire Station drain tile locations were reviewed. Some Iadjustments can be made to comply with grades . 9 . Fire Station sump drain line location was reviewed and will remain in the location as indicated on plan. IB. The following items pertain to site visitations of October 13 and 14 : 1 1 . City Hall : Ia. Brick sample was reviewed and still is unacceptable. b. Walls have been damproofed. 1 c . Three construction photographs were taken. II �#1S'° ° ;.^x m ' :; F e:.:d°'ebb.¢�` .-::.>oq`r� �"�a.9ga e 2;;„„ ' 2 . Fire Station: a. Wall reinforcing is being set in place. b. Vent locations were reviewed and coordinated with wall locations . c . Furring on thicker walls will be required at Room 109 sink, lower level drinking fountain. Second ' sump drain line in Room 108 . d. Four construction photographs were taken. PREPARED BY: Jack Anderson, AIA JA: ja cc : all participants EXE Associates Rudin Structures Enclosure M:\87126\doc\SM929 , t9A- r September 10, 1988 if- We, the undersigned, oppose the application of Super America to build a gas 1 station on the southwest corner of highways #7 and #41. We feel BETRAYED! When this 7.63 acres went from Single Family Residential zoning to OI (Office Institutional ) , and then to BN (Neighborhood Business) II zoning, we were promised that it would be kept at a "less intense" use, and with "low density" traffic. ITherefore, we oppose this application for the following reasons: 1. Traffic - Estimated 800 cars from Super America plus cars from proposed IIshopping center and possible restaurant. 2. Watershed - This entire development will drain into Lake Minnewashta. I3. Noise - 24 hour business. 4. Sign - The 4 foot Super America sign would ruin landscape of area (same I length as a semi-trailer) . , We feel that the intensity of a Super American station is an abuse, and goes beyond the intent sold to the neighbors by the Developer and the Council . IINAME ADDRESS r c ue k/a.-ri2-- ! -2 s - 3/ LAT� C, a4, /ki .-�t�,"0/ 'e.e -, -rte— • .t:.--.t "Z ��,�C� �--c(` /�`ry `' - - 2 I Vd l�t� L r.,ljr./l---"jc C " 7 ( v _- _A.i. . rt 7. AL , ,, � Cr �'ZLc,c� �� ' � C� �--GC G ` �� -c c¢ c� I ,q �y LI OA 'y(,, 3 0 014-4,L,) it C(11-u c1 j' 'IL!: - ;A , A. _ '._.-..-11 6403 b)il.. 6L0.- 1 l , eX Cs24 2 /' ..,„.„/---% / G; ..-.'--1.—a .r S,/ ,�Jf, c (GJ.+?t.-) .L.,;-,. v L-"�'7 r--, /3.a,(%- zo A_,ti .,-*_. Af 5-- // (a-te_6,..,_, ,4 .,,I•6/6-41, 0, ti I 1Ak +Il� ,tilt 'tom 62q �o 0/J'/��f& l/tai A /1 1 ,. ........ , 1 , NAME ADDRESS I4 0.4...... jo , 11 !A ' &L1S6 CP e La) • ---1MAira .,„4001110P*11.4010 -. 6153 N(01,.fr 3PW __ 9 3/4, c- 111 i , ..,1-..../ t......- a-A- . Z -7/S7 (f / . 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Jz-,--,_ ,c 1. .___ I ztel__ _-( e / - 5_ z'r• 7 (I} / L "--I'''''` '-'- r T :2-,6- e //if --ri: Vze ..A - I ? iic. I d11-7<e?-; _./)Z7:41 (Y: ( 41, Pr-- _________‘,/ -2/, " z il . .ii 6 ' I 2 L.() ( L_RA.,fixt _ --e-t_c0 IIta przA•p.- _....„..,_..0 .fa&k (,_.A_ ..__;),s,,,,,_st- (44 ick %--\--, 3757 ii& 1111 c c c-i,t/--4 ‘/./ , //o 7----e rit 71 "e •• C. C) Zi74- / ,-, 67.yr b72/„.._,./.Zer._---, 1//1/ I I I I I I I I I n i September 10, 1988 I We, the undersigned, oppose the application of Super America to build a gas station on the southwest corner of highways #7 and #41. IWe feel BETRAYED! When this 7.63 acres went from Single Family Residential zoning to OI (Office Institutional) , and then to BN (Neighborhood Business) I zoning, we were promised that it would be kept at a "less intense" use, and with "low density" traffic. ITherefore, we oppose this application for the following reasons: 1. Traffic - Estimated 800 cars from Super America plus cars from proposed shopping center and possible restaurant. 1 2. Watershed - This entire development will drain into Lake Minnewashta. I3. Noise - 24 ho r business. 4. Sign - The 4 oot Super America sign would ruin landscape of area (same k. length as a semi-trailer) . IWe feel that the intensity of a Super American station is an abuse, and goes beyond the intent sold to the neighbors by the Developer and the Council . 1 NAME ADDRESS —/' /��,tq-=,lM_/r/ � A / -�I f dee., /4 .1I) ir i V .��, A 4: 7 7 - <s _ 41,... _f_ .4 _...J. vrf ,4)0f ofd• 111 ,„.Th _;...., , - i*. :::7 afolad (X7,4._ 6ied/J:40A, e: --- •Ada (... 1 t AA 2AGE Otuir,14/4 141 , Ejc.,.. I OR/VP" .d_ , .o. A ,.-. -.2_"... I I e9`. re n •,�� 2671 9/ C/M 'P y / K f�f/O1C c 1 /_ , _ / 4 /./ 1- a7-3 I Q/�i i , lZy lt 4y , , / 7 I •Af\, r- .2,, , ..' • 0 Jr/ .......wic._ AV/..-.111 (-- -/XIMAJAAA4-11 16110 63a I I1 ►twit L0640 a I I NAME ADDRESS auk —Ste _i i 03 3/ /j,-7 &A/Q.ts/27``et- GUcys.J�/ti 7 • '& I II 3 `� _ 1 September 10, 1988 II We, the undersigned, oppose the application of Super America to build a gas istation on the southwest corner of highways #7 and #41. We feel BETRAYED! When this 7.63 acres went from Single Family Residential zoning to OI (Office Institutional) , and then to BN (Neighborhood Business) II zoning, we were promised that it would be kept at a "less intense" use, and with "low density" traffic. ITherefore, we oppose this application for the following reasons: 1 . Traffic - Estimated 800 cars from Super America plus cars from proposed II shopping center and possible restaurant; 2. Watershed - This entire development will drain into Lake Minnewashta. II3. Noise - 24 hour business. 4. Sign - The 4t/Root Super America sign would ruin landscape of area (same Ilength as a semi-trailer) . We feel that the intensity of a Super American station is an abuse, and goes beyond the intent sold to the neighbors by the Developer and the Council . INAME ADDRESS IIL ' , fief 4/:;,,-‘11,-; /54) #741 Lg,,' ar / e i a 4 7 l Weca, eC,., e/ Ii , II 0 dq3e ieJa,s1.91-d ef I I I I I I , -}ci.,e, tr. 1 _,- , . , , ,,,, , September 10, 1988 1 We, the undersigned, oppose the application of Super America to build a gas Istation on the southwest corner of highways #7 and #41. We feel BETRAYED! When this 7.63 acres went from Single Family Residential zoning to O1 (Office Institutional ) , and then to BN (Neighborhood Business) 11 zoning, we were promised that it would be kept at a "less intense" use, and with "low density" traffic. IITherefore, we oppose this application for the following reasons: 1. Traffic - Estimated 800 cars from Super America plus cars from proposed II shopping center and possible restaurant; 2. Watershed This entire development will drain into Lake Minnewashta. II3. Noise - 24 hour business. 4. Sign - The 4S' oot Super America sign would ruin landscape of area (same Ilength as a semi-trailer) . We feel that the intensity of a Super American station is an abuse, and goes beyond the intent sold to the neighbors by the Developer and the Council . I NAME ADDRESS II � . __,�� 1�1fi j l 'ii P12. 091/./. 11W49747d 6•2".--1/6) 6-f,-e.,€,-.# n ee:.-14-_,2,--to.-4_,-,,,Lj '7 r / is-; ., . 4 A 'e, 4.- 75- / ,,)- -,>--7--7)21_,Jvz--i"--,2--- eLy G 355 /t Ci Si L,r• , .bh . I -`7 ` I I I I I 1 • CITY OF cHANHAssEs 1 a" 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 October 10 , 1988 1 Carver County Public Works Attn: Mr . Roger Gustafson • County Engineer 600 East Fourth Street Chaska , MN 55318 Re: West 78th Street Detachment Project Right-In/Right-Out Connection File No. 87-2 Dear Mr. Gustafson: On August 22 , 1988 , the Chanhassen City Council held a public 1 hearing for Supplemental Report No. 1 for the West 78th Street detachment project. A copy of that report has been previously provided to you. As you will recall, Supplemental Report No. 1 addresses the feasibility of constructing a public cul-de-sac roadway between the James and Burdick property with no connection to County Road 17 ( see map) . I Mr. B. C. Burdick spoke at this hearing (minutes attached) . He indicated that the County Commissioners were still considering issuance of a permit for the right-in/right-out connection of I West 78th Street to County Road 17 as proposed in the original feasibility study approved by the City Council on August 3 , 1987 . The City Council closed the public hearing and approved Supplemental Report No. 1 , which includes the cul-de-sac; thereby acknowledging the County' s consistent position that the right-in/ right-out connection to County Road 17 is denied. 1 The City is very interested in keeping the record clear on this matter. If, as Mr. Burdick has stated, the County Commissioners are in fact reconsidering their denial of the City' s earlier request for the right-in/right-out connection, we would appre- ciate being informed of this as this will have important impacts IIto our plans and specifications which are currently being prepared. 1 I - IMr. Roger Gustafson October 10 , 1988 Page 2 Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN I v Atj 4010 Warren, P.E. ngineer GGW:ktm ' Attachments II 1. Map. 2. August 22 , 1988 City Council minutes. cc: Don Ashworth, City Manager ' Roger Knutson, City Attorney Mr. B. C. Burdick Mr. Charlie James Mr. Gary Ehret, BRW City Council Administrative Packet (10/24/88 ) • 1 . I 1 I quo — ■r M MI M — I E I M W M dill r — =l r ‘, CHANHASSEN H.R.A. A C C O U N T S P A Y A B L E 10-24-88 PAGE 1 CHECK # A M O U N T C L A I M A N T P U R P O S E .i 036427 18.51 CITY OF CHANHASSEN SUPPLIES, OFFICE 036428 105.00 BOB CHRISTENSEN PROMOTIONAL EXPENSE �,. 036429 2,416.00 GRANNIS, GRANNIS, FEES, SERVICE O 036430 2,386.25 HOISINGTON GROUP, INC. FEES, SERVICE 036431 320.81 JGM LIQUOR, INC. PROMOTIONAL EXPENSE 036432 606.00 LEFEVERE,LEFLER,KENNEDY FEES, SERVICE 036433 105.00 SCOTT SCHMIT PROMOTIONAL EXPENSE 036434 218.01 SW SUBURBAN PUBLISHING PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 036435 744.00 TRUCK CRANE SVC. CO. FEES, SERVICE 036436 122.00 ZIEGLER, INC. PROMOTIONAL EXPENSE 10 7,041.58 CHECKS WRITTEN O J 1,r 1,r J t,. Id 4 40 dr 41 • The Chanhassen a • e r Oct. 18, 1988 Bev Ricker Box 91 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Ms. Ricker: This is in reference to a letter you received from Mr. Don Ashworth, the Chanhassen city manager, in response to your complaint about the fireworks during the Oktoberfest community celegration held on Sept. 29. Several of Mr. Ashworth's statements are simply not factual, including a 1 statement I supposedly made to someone at city hall. I am sorry you were not aware that the fireworks display was planned, but I think you will agree, in light of the following, that his criticism of the Villager was unfair. 1 First, as to our coverage of the event, the Villager printed a boxed announcement on the front page of our Sept. 22 editions. The announcement was highlighted with a red "screen" to draw the reader's attention. The city's flyer on the event, a paid advertisement, was inserted in this edition of our paper and in racked copies of the Carver county Herald, our sister publication (the additional insertions allowed the city to receive a discount rater . Contrary to Mr. Ashworth's statement, nothing was "deleted" in the Sent. 29 issue, but the announcement was placed at the top of the Community Billboard. The Billboard, I think, is a very well-read section of our paper since it announces events in the community such as church bazaars and dinners, festivals, open houses, etc. ' Mr. Ashworth compares the Villager unfavorably with the two other newspapers in Chanhassen. He says that "both the Sailor and South Shore News carried large quarter page advertisements announcing the event." This is not true. The Sailor had a boxed announcement, similar to the one in the Villager but not in color, on page two in it's Sept. 19 issue. The announcement was two inches high by two columns wide--definitely not a "quarter page." The Sailor did not have an announcement or an advertisement in it's Sept. 26 issue. The South Shore News had an announcement with a piece of artwork in it's Sept. 15 ' issue. It was attention-getting and about a quarter-page in size, on page 1 of the paper, which is not the cover page. Michael Krause, the editor, told me that for the Sept. 22 issue, he used a reduced version of the flyer we printed to fill a space that occurred on an inside page. This was two columns wide and about a quarter page in size. I do not wish to critize in any way what the other newspapers published concerning I P.O. Box 99 Chanhassen, MN 55317 (612) 934-5000 Brown's Amoco Hwy. 5 & 101 Chanhassen, MN 55317 • ' Gary Brown 1 In 1971 we took over the Amoco Station at the corner of highways 5 & 101. At that time this was a struggling, poorly run business . With a lot of hard work we turned this business ' around and made it into a service station that the people of our area use and like. Our station is a family run business . Along with myself, Sandra, my wife, is in charge of bookkeeping. Jodi, our daughter, helps her and our son Ron runs the service department. I have been involved in many church and civic organizations . Along with being President of the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce, I am still on the Board of Directors for the Chamber. I am also a Charter Member of the New Lions Club . Amoco Oil Co. wants to demolish this full serve service station in order to build another convenience store, which we oppose. We are asking for your support and input into this problem. The city of Chanhassen is on the move building and providing new business and services for the community in which we live. We feel that we provide a service that should not be lost. There are enough convenience type stores , none of which can provide the services which we offer. If a car breaks down on the main street of Chanhassen, the street becomes a parking lot, to say nothing of the fact that an emergency vehicle may have to get through. Time is of the essence. Can we, or should we wait for tservices from another town to do what we provide now? This is a list of some of the services we provided in the past 12 months : 780 tow calls or service calls , which include accidents , tire changes , dead batteries ,and other miscellaneous calls . These calls were done for the Highway Patrol, Carver County Sheriff, Chanhassen Public Safety and private individuals . I I 11 Page -2- I This list also includes over 900 tire repairs , over 1, 000 fan belts and radiator hoses , over 1, 200 propane bottles for gas grills , brake service, tires , tune ups , oil changes , wiper and 11 .washer repair, car washes , free air, and a million directions . We have helped sponsor Little League Baseball, Bowling, Softball, Hawk & Booster Club and church and civic organizations . • We employ 20 people. Please help us keep our full service Amoco Service Station so we may serve you and your family. 1 Gary Brown • I i I I ortvrtit, CITY O 4,-gv_eg CHANHASSEN {`_ 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317• I (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council rFROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager DATE: October 24, 1988 SUBJ: McGlynn Development Contract r The City Council adopted conditions of approval for the McGlynn Subdivision, i .e. requirements regarding easements to be dedicated, sureties associated with the Audubon Road construc- tion, and acknowledgement of the method in which park dedication was being approved. Staff found that the easiest manner in which to accomplish the objectives stated by the Council was prepara- tion of a development contract stating these items . All other conditions of the proposed construction are being administered in a similar manner as for CPT, Lyman, Victory Envelope, the Press, etc. (all development proposals must meet all of the conditions set by the City Council , i .e. setbacks , parking areas, etc. , as a ' part of submittals for the building permit) . The attached development contract is being presented solely as an information item to confirm that City staff has followed through with the three special conditions that would not normally be a part of a building permit application process. i If { f r r r r r CITY OF CHANHASSEN DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT ' (City Installed Improvements) McGLYNN BAKERIES, INC. ' SPECIAL PROVISIONS AGREEMENT, dated October / by b and between the CITY OF CHANHASSEN, a Minnesota nicipal corporation, (the "City") , and SHAMROCK PROPERTY PARTNERS, a Minnesota general partnership, (the "Developer") , and McGLYNN BAKERIES, INC. , a Minnesota corporation, ("McGlynn") . ' 1. Request for Plat Approval. The Developer has asked the City to approve a plat for McGlynn Park (referred to in this Contract as the "Plat") . The land is legally described on the attached Exhibit "A". 2. Purchase by McGlynn. Developer has entered into a Purchase Agreement with McGlynn for the purchase of Lot 1, Block 1, McGlynn Park, (the "McGlynn Parcel") for the purpose of constructing a baking plant facility thereon. ' 3. Conditions of Plat Approval. The City hereby approves the Plat on condition that the Developer and McGlynn enter into this Contract and furnish the security required by it. 4. Development Plans. The plat shall be developed in accordance with the following plans. The plans shall not be ' attached to this Contract. With the exception of Plan A, the plans may be prepared, subject to City approval, after entering into the Contract, but before commencement of any work in the plat. If the plans vary from the written terms of this Contract, the written terms shall control. The plans are: ' Plan A -- Plat dated October 5, 1988, prepared by Demars-Gabriel, Inc. Plan B -- Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan ' dated , 1988, prepared by Van-Doren- Hazard-Stallings, Inc. Plan C -- Feasibility Study for Audubon Road Improvements dated August 18, 1988, prepared by William R. Engelhardt Associates, Inc. 1 r Y 5. Developer Installed Improvements. The Developer shall install and pay for the following: I A. Site Grading B. Underground Utilities (e.g. gas, electric, telephone, CATV) . C. Setting of Lot and Block Monuments. D. Surveying and Staking. ' 6. Municipal Installed Improvements/Security. a. Public Improvements. The Developer and McGlynn hereby petition the City for, and the City hereby agrees to ' install and construct the sanitary sewer, water system, storm water drainage, streets, concrete curb and gutter, and miscellaneous public improvements (the "Improvements") for Audubon Road and for the main entry road leading from Audubon Road to the McGlynn Parcel, for a distance of approximately 600 feet (Buttercup Road [South] ) , in accordance with the specifications set forth and described in the "Feasibility Study for Road Improvements" dated August 18, 1988, prepared by William R. Engelhardt and Associates, Inc. , the total cost of which Improvements shall not exceed the sum of $950, 000. The City ' hereby agrees that it shall perform said construction in a timely manner so as to allow McGlynn to open its new facility by May 15, 1989. To allow for said opening, the City hereby agrees that the ' sanitary sewer and the water main construction shall be commenced in the fall of 1988 and completed prior to the opening of the McGlynn facility. The construction of the entry road (Buttercup Road South) leading from Audubon Road to the McGlynn Parcel shall commence in the spring of 1989 and be completed in a timely manner, by May 15, 1989. ' b. Security. The Developer, McGlynn, and the City hereby recognize that tie construction of the City installed Improvements are to be facilitated and paid for through the creation of the McGlynn Tax Increment District Plan (Economic Development District #2) , dated , 1988 (the "Tax Increment Plan") , which Tax Increment Plan is incorporated herein by reference. Said Tax Increment Plan anticipates that real estate taxes payable with respect to the McGlynn Parcel and facilities constructed thereon, will be approximately $400,000 per year (minimum market value of approximately $8.5 million) . The first year in which real estate taxes in such amount shall be payable by McGlynn, shall be the first year after the McGlynn Parcel improved with its facilities has been fully assessed, ' i.e. , taxes payable in the year 1991. McGlynn hereby agrees to pay real estate taxes with respect to the McGlynn Parcel in a timely fashion. McGlynn further agrees not to protest or in any other fashion delay or cause a reduction in said market value (taxes) below the $400, 000 per year level during the period of time that the Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") which are to be sold by the City to finance the cost of constructing and installing the Improvements remain outstanding as part of the Tax r • I/ Increment Plan. McGlynn reserves the right, however, to protest, challenge, or seek relief for real estate tax increases which McGlynn believes to be- arbitrary or excessive if such increases ' cause the real estate taxes assessed against the McGlynn Parcel to exceed the $400, 000 level per year hereby established in this Agreement. As part of this Agreement, the City agrees to sell the Bonds, as promptly as possible, in an amount sufficient to pay for the construction and installation of the Improvements with respect to Audubon Road and with respect to the entry road (Buttercup Road South) leading from Audubon Road to the McGlynn Parcel, so as to permit said construction to occur in a timely and orderly manner. It is contemplated that the City will sell such Bonds in the total amount of approximately $950, 000 for the ' purpose of obtaining sufficient funds to construct and install the Improvements referred to herein. As stated above, McGlynn hereby agrees to pay real estate taxes with respect to the improved McGlynn Parcel of not less than $400, 000 per year during the period of time that the said Bonds remain outstanding, such taxes being sufficient in amount to provide adequate funds to retire the Bonds that are to be sold by the City to pay for the cost of the construction and installation of the Improvements. ' It is further understood and agreed between the Developer, McGlynn, and the City, that with respect to the real ' estate taxes payable by McGlynn as to the McGlynn Parcel (minimum amount of $400, 000 per year during the period of time that the Bonds remain outstanding) , at least 60% of said real estate taxes paid by McGlynn shall be applied each year toward the payment of principal and interest due on said Bonds, with full payment and retirement of said Bonds to be completed within a period of not more than 5 years from 1991, unless said period is extended in order to complete the Tax Increment Plan with the approval of McGlynn. 7. Notices. Required notices to the Developer and McGlynn shall be in writing, and shall be either hand-delivered to the Developer and McGlynn, their employees or agents or mailed to the Developer and McGlynn by registered mail at the following address: McGlynn Bakeries, Inc. Shamrock Property Partners ' ATTN: Michael McGlynn 7752 Mitchell Road ATTN: Daniel McGlynn 7752 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 ' Telephone: (612) 937-9404 Telephone: (612) 937-9404 Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either hand delivered to the City Manager, or mailed to the City by I ' registered mail in care of the City Manager at the following address: ' Chanhassen City Hall 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Telephone: (612) 937-1900 8. Other Special Conditions. ' A. Easements shall be by separate easement document as per "Exhibit B" attached. ' B. Park dedication fees shall be paid in accordance with the terms outlined in "Exhibit C" attached as approved by the Chanhassen City Council on October 10, 1988. CITY OF CHANHASSEN 11 A 1 �/ BY: _�� Thomas L. Hamilton, Mayor By: /6 (::0).—g:6 Don Ashworth, City Manager 1 DEVELOPER: SHAMROCK PROPERTY PARTNERS By: c---- .17( 1 Daniel Mcdlynn, Partner MCGLYNN BAKERIES, INC. By ,(6/ Michael McGlynn, President I 1 I ISTATE OF MINNESOTA) )SS IlCOUNTY OF HENNEPIN) I - — The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 1988, by Thomas L. Hamilton, Mayor, and by Don Ashworth, City Manager, of the City of Chanhassen, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the 1 corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council. INotary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA) I ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this V-7 � day of cAc c, , 1988 by Michael J. McGlynn, I President of McGlynn Bakeries, Inc. , a Minnesota corporation, on behalf of the corporation. ,;.,;_. `Y, JOHN R. PRICHARD I 'gay' ae:.:�t. NOTARY PUBLIC—MINNESOTA �''��'`"�=-�` HENNEPIN COUNTY. ) , )..s.___ . ,,,.‘,_ ‘ )1\ �t ' My ccrnmisslon expires 2-11-93 INota Public ISTATE OF MINNESOTA) )SS COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) I • The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me I this \( day of {C \ t�• •0 t- , 1988 by Daniel J. McGlynn, partner, on behalf of Shamrock Property Partners, a partnership. rF_,; JOHN R. PRICHARD ' 5c I < �• � NOTARY PUBLIC—MINNE.�1,1 I " " HENNEPIN COUNTY me My commission expires 2.11=93 i , 2.1 Nota Public I II CONSENT 1 Shamrock Property Partners, a Minnesota general partnership, fee owner of all or part of the subject property and McGlynn Bakeries, Inc. , a Minnesota corporation, as purchaser of Lot 1, Block 1, McGlynn Park, Carver County, Minnesota, the development of which is governed by the foregoing Development ' Contract, affirm and consent to the provisions thereof and agree to be bound by the provisions as the same may apply to that portion of the subject property owned by them. Dated this 11 day of , 19' ' • SHAMROCK PROPERTY PARTNERS By c Daniel J. T/ Glynn, P 4rtner McGLYNN BAKERIES, INC. j��GBy Michael J. McGlynn, President ' STATE OF MINNESOTA) )SS COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) v,,,. The forp_-goikig i strument was acknowledged before me this 0 day of c , 1988 by Daniel J. McGlynn, partner, on behalf of Shamrock Property Partners, a partnership. R,t.. JOHN R. PRICHARD �Y _ NOTARY PUBLIC—MINNESOTA l ' TN/ HENNEPIN COUNTY - ` i\ "• My commission expires 2-11-93 Nota Public i er \ �' a STATE OF MINNESOTA) )SS COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) I kh The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this �1 day of L,_V<<,\(-or , 1988 by Michael J. McGlynn, President of McGlynn Bakeries, Inc. , a Minnesota corporation, on behalf of the corporation. ,y.:•,1 '< JOHN R. PRICHARD : NOTARY PUBLIC—MINNESOTA v�,. ?� a0y� NOHENNEPIN COUNTY :12ae`LMy commission expires 2-u-9a Nota Public I I r I r 1 t B10-14 I I 1 1 I. • Exhibit "A" Legal Description 1 The East Half of the Nbrfheat"Quarter of Section 1b Township 116, Range 23, according to the United States Government Survey thereof and situate in liCarver County, Minnesota, EXCEPTING therefrom that part lying Southeasterly of the Southeasterly right-of-way of the abandoned right-of-way of the Hast- ings and Dakota -Railway Company, its successors and assigns, Also described as- Lot 1, Block 1, McGlynn Park; Outlot A, McGlynn Park; and lOutlot B, McGlynn Park, Carver County, Minnesota. 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 7' 0 I ' .Van DorEnr Hazard: Stallingsr Ii4MR�cls•E+g4ras•Plamneca=. 3030 Harbor Lane North 111 Bldg.II,Suite 104 October 11 , 1988 Minneapolis,MN 55447-2175 612/553-1950 11 Mr . Don Ashworth , City Manager 1 City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen , Minnesota 55317 IDear Don : The final plat for McGlynn Park has been forwarded to the City for II signature . As you will note , the plat does not contain required utility easements for water and sanitary sewer . Because Engelhardt and Associates is designing the utilities as part of the public improvement project , a decision was made to file the easements in 1 a separate document rather than holding the plat until the alignment information became available . As soon as the alignment information is finalized , the easement documents will be prepared I and copies will be forwarded to the City of Chanhassen . We expect that the easement documents will be complete within approximately one week . II trust that this clarifies the easement issue and will permit the City to execute the final plat . I will forward the easement documents to your office as soon as they become available . IThank you for your assistance in this matter . II Very truly yours , VAN DOREN-HAZARD-STALLINGS , INC . Iby: e keit- ( _ t II R . Mark Koegler Vice President IIRMK : sd cc : Michael McGlynn Burt Weisberg IGary Gabriel 1 CITY OF . CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 1 Act;:,; by Councils 1 EXHIBIT "C" _;dorse,' tie 1 ,eCt9u.� MEMORANDUM Date—at RQ� TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager ' FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator 1 DATE: October 5 , 1988 SUBJ: Park Dedication Fees , McGlynn Bakeries Attached please find a letter from Mark Koegler requesting that the payment of park and trail dedication fees by McGlynn Bakeries be phased with development. The McGlynn development involves two phases of construction on a 37 acre site. The first phase is 21 acres and the second will be 16 acres . 1 This request is similar to what was approved for Gary Brown' s Mini Storage project and Electro-Craft. In this case, the first building permit would include park dedication charges of $22 ,050 and trail dedication charges of $7,350 . The first building per- mit issued for the second phase of development would include $16 ,800 for park dedication and $5 ,600 for trail dedication. As this conforms with the previously set policy, it is the recom- mendation of this office to approve the phasing of park and trail dedication fees with the phases of the McGlynn development. 1 i 1 1 1 CITY OF ` a 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 e (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Larry Brown, Staff Engineer DATE: October 21, 1988 SUBJ: Site Plan Approval for SuperAmerica Site, Lot 3 , Block 1 Seven Forty-One Crossing Planning File No. 88-10 SITE PLAN, SuperAmerica Corporation On October 10 , 1988 , a question was raised at the City Council meeting regarding the traffic study compiled by Barton-Aschman Associates for the HSZ Retail Center and SuperAmerica sites . The traffic engineer analyzed and revised the trip generation chart which was in error. Staff has reviewed the correction and finds that it is appropriate and correct. The conclusions of the report remain intact. The City Council also requested that the skimmer device be reviewed by the Watershed District and return a written response to the City Council. I have had numerous conversations with the Watershed District prompting written response versus the verbal approval that they have given. To this Gate, I have not received the written response as requested. I will continue to follow up on this issue and make any updates known to the City Council through the Administrative Section of the Council Packet. Attachment: Barton-Aschman report dated October 13, 1988 . cc: City Council Administrative Packet (10/24/88) I I Barton-Aschman Associates, inc. 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 Phone:(612)332-0421 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Fax: (612) 332-6180 USA October 13, 1988 Mr. Larry Brawn ' Assistant City Engineer City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive ' P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 RE: Revisions of Traffic Impact Study for HSZ Retail Center Development Dear Mr. Brawn: ' As you are aware, a question was raised at the Chanhassen City Council meeting on Monday night, October 10, 1988, on the average daily traffic (ADT) generation by the restaurant proposed in the HSZ Development to be located in the southeast quadrant of TH 7 and TH 41. It was apparent as I reviewed that number in the Barton-Aschman report, Table 2, "Trip Generation-HSZ Development" at the City Council meeting, that the total ADT trips indicated for the restaurant (96) was in error. ' I immediately reviewed that number and have found that the rate and trips indicated under the ADT column for the restaurant trip generation is in fact in error. The restaurant that is intended to be located in Outlot 1 of the HSZ development was assumed to be a "high turnover" restaurant of 5000 square feet in size. It was further estimated that the average daily traffic generation rate will be 200 vehicles in and out per 1000 square feet 11 in accordance with the "11'x; Trip Generation Manual" published in 1987. The total average daily traffic (ADT) in and out of the" high turnover" restaurant to be located in Outlot 1 will, therefore, be 1000 trips and the ' total estimated ADT trips to be generated by the HSZ development will therefore be 5,216 vice 4,312 trips indicated in Table 2. The actual traffic impact capacity analysis conducted for the HSZ Development; including the proposed Super America site on Outlot 2, is based on the amount of traffic to be generated during the A.M./P.M. peak traffic hours on TH 7 and 41. The traffic generation rates and numbers indicated in ' Table 2 under P.M. peak hour and A.M. peak hour for the 5000 square foot restaurant are correct. The error in the ADT restaurant traffic generation therefore, did not have any effect on the analysis and conclusions of the ' traffic report. The conclusion of the Barton-Aschman HSZ traffic study that traffic generated by the total HSZ Development will not have any significant impact ' on traffic operations, capacity or safety on TH 7 and 41 is still valid. As indicated in the traffic study, Barton-Aschman has taken a very conservative approach in analyzing traffic impact. We assumed that the total traffic_ in _ ;7I; 1988 ' CITY.OF CHANhASSEN I Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. 1 October 13, 1988 Page 2 1 and out of the HSZ site (including Super America) during the A.M./P.M. peak hours is new traffic that did not travel in the vicinity of the site previous to the development. In fact, we know that in excess of 50% of the traffic entering and exiting this site is, in reality, traffic that is already on the road passing by. 1 I have attached a revised Table 2 "Trip Generation - HSZ Development, Chanhassen, Minnesota" indicating the change in the Apr traffic generation for the "high turnover" 5000 square foot restaurant. 1 I am sorry that the error created some concern to the City Council members on the validity of the traffic study. I can assure you that the error does not affect in any way the conclusions of the report. Please contact me if 1 you have further question on this matter. Sincerely ':vid R. ' , P.E. 1 Senior Associate cc: Roger Zahn (HSZ) 1 Randall Pedersen (MRC) Roman Mueller (SA) 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 I 1 1 1 - 1 1 r - 1 i 1 i 1111 i 1111 1 1111 1111 1111 TABLE 2 TRIP GENERATION - HSZ DEVELOPMENT CHANNHASSEN, MINNESOTA P.M. Peak Hour A.M. Peak Hour 4:45 to 5:45 P.M. 7:00 to 8:00 A.M. Apr Generator Rate Trips Rate Trips In Out In Out In Out In Out Rate Trips Retail Center (26,000 Sq. Ft.) 5.83 6.07 152 158 2.09 0.9 54 23 119.0 3,094 Restaurant (High Turnover) (5,000 Sq. Ft.) 10.6 9.4 53 47 10.7 8.4 54 42 200.0 1,000 SuperAmer'ica 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 800 800 Additional Building* (4,800 Sq. Ft.) 5.9 16.4 28 31 6.0 5.3 29 25 67.0 322 323 326 227 180 5,216 *Assumed Day-Care Center 1 CITY OF 1 CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 � 's (612) 937-1900 ' MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager yy�� FROM: Jo Ann Olsen, Asst. City PlannerZbo ' DATE: October 21, 1988 SUBJ: Stratford Ridge Subdivision At the October 10, 1988 , City Council meeting, the removal of trees on the Stratford Ridge site was discussed by Council mem- bers . When the application was first submitted to the city, staff visited the site with the DNR Forester. It was determined that the majority of the site, where the lots were proposed,con- tained box elder and underbrush and did not contain significant areas of trees . The area of trees that were to be preserved were the ones on the east side of Minnewashta Parkway where the recreational beachlot was proposed. As part of the plan approval, Stratford Ridge had to provide a sedimentation basin along Minnewashta Parkway. As part of the ' grading for the sedimentation basin, a Black Walnut and some other trees were removed. To replace the removal of those trees, staff required, as part of the final plat approval, the applicant to provide landscaping of the sedimentation basin. Staff also required that Black Walnuts be provided as part of the landscaping. Attachment #1 shows the proposed landscaping plan which was approved by staff and the DNR Forester. I I I I I r In 111111 EN NM NM MN MB MN MI I MN IIIM WM NE 111111 MN • LOT 1 r` '^"�AY'`�t;U4�f�,y •'�k .�, -'r r..a.3,, :T'",t-M,,v.".."'r,, . 4 LOT 2 t.. f O LOT 3 LOT 4 OK h N. Ho \ c ; :2 USE--_ ----` ` \\t 4I`. _\\A— \ y SEDIMENTATION B•SIN ` .` ` -- .� t`l.,►\ice .:nr.:. t9s. ri,k } -- - _ - Ai1 aEluw.. ,,il :—, i.,<a. \ice:\�\►°Vi 4\ -- _ ,-/r —___._._ '' L - 3 BW , 4 AP 1 ' �: �; 3 SM ` PA1 MINNEWASHTA r- so L.. N .57- Loin-- 0 L4-1 - SIP P4- W UL Nivrr �J1-'1 - �1( t---)'7eLI Ay lt..t.-,J re.-i L+) et t•-i r fill C ITY 0 F e - �- -0%; CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager ' FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator DATE: October 19, 1988 SUBJ: Allowable Uses on the Trails The Park and Recreation Commission recently discussed the types of uses that should and should not be permitted on City trails and sidewalks. The Commission wanted to eliminate as few uses as possible, to serve as many users as possible. The Park and Recreation Commission determined that all trails were primarily intended for pedestrians. Conflicting uses would have to be eliminated if problems arose. It is evident that ' motorized vehicles , i .e. dirt bikes , 3-4 wheelers , snowmobilers , etc. , are not compatible with pedestrians and would not be allowed. Bicycles , skates, skate boards, etc. , in moderation can ' be compatible with pedestrians and therefore are permissible. The question was then raised regarding horses . Obviously horses would not be acceptable on paved trails or sidewalks , but pose ' few problems on nature trails. The Commission consulted nature/horse trail experts with Hennepin Parks to find out if pedestrians and equestrians could share a trail. The answer was ' yes, the two uses are compatible. Hennepin Parks mows their nature trails , which are on all types of terrain, and have few problems. ' The Park and Recreation Commission realizes that there are areas within the nature trail area that would not be suitable for horses, such as wet marshy areas . They feel with proper signage equestrians will respect these areath and will police themselves . Attached please find a letter from Tim Erhart expressing his con- cern regarding the allowance of horses on the nature trails. The Park and Recreation Commission feels they have checked out most of the issues he cites with the horse trail experts , and are com- fortable allowing horses at this time. They realize that the situation will have to be monitored as traffic increases, but do not anticipate any major problems. Tim has since talked to Commissioner Sue Boyt and has indicated that if horses are not allowed in sensitive areas, he is more comfortable with the issue. I 14- PC Tim A. Erhart 775 West 96th Street ' Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 ' To: Parks & Recreation Committee City Council Members ' From: Tim Erhart Subject: Nature Trails Date: October 5, 1988 As a new member on the Planning Commission in early 1986, I was concerned ' that sub-divisions were being approved with no thought given to nature trails or wildlife area easements. About this time, the Parks and Recreation Committee started the process of creating a city-wide trail plan. The original trail plan for South Chanhassen included only paved trails alongside the routes of existing arterials and collectors. I had previously lived in the Preserve in Eden Prairie and had observed the ' popularity of pedestrian and nature trails. I therefore introduced the idea of nature trails to the Parks & Recreation Coordinator, Lori Seitsema. The idea was received favorably and with Lori 's encouragement, I made extensive hikes throughout South Chanhassen including one hike along Bluff Creek from ' Highway 212 at the southerly extreme of the city to Highway 5 West of Chanhassen. Correlating my field notes with aerial photographs, I submitted a nature trail plan where pedestrians could enjoy our natural amenities ' while while hiking or skiing. The plan essentially follows Bluff Creek most of which is very steep or lies ' within a protected wetland. The nature trails system also runs adjacent to all the major wetlands south of Lyman Boulevard. The Chanhassen Trail Plan completed in June, 1987 included the nature trail plan which I submitted and specifically states on page Tr-3 that "Nature trails are designed solely for pedestrian usage." The nature trails as stated in the City's Plan are intended for the use of all people in the area to walk or ski and quietly enjoy nature with minimal environmental impact. Those portions of the nature trail system identified on our property, have been opened to the public for several years. My wife and I have maintained the trails by mowing and planting trees alongside the route. Today, over seventy households have immediate access to these trails. Included in todays users are three day care centers, each located within 300 feet of the existing trail system. When originally opened, the upland portion of the trails were used mostly by horse riders. (We have never allowed horses near the wetlands.) However, ' when the Pioneer Hills sub-division filled in, we started seeing a lot of hikers. Due to horse the traffic (including or own) the one trail used by 1 I horses eventually lost most of its turf and in some areas became very eroded. ' Due to the increasing popularity of the trails for hiking and the adverse effect the horses were making, we finally made the difficult decision not to ' ride our own horse on any of these trails. We also asked the three other horse owners in the area to respect our decision and not use the trails for horse riding. Our feeling is that the benefits enjoyed by the many families who use the trails for hiking overwhelmingly outweighs the benefits of the few of us with horses. Our experience indicates that there exists a basic incompatibility of horses and hikers when it comes to nature or hiking trails. The following outlines the problems associated with allowing horses ' on pedestrian or nature trails: 1. Horses have very sharp shoes which literally cut the turf every time a step is taken. The problem is severe when horses walk up a hill in ' that their hooves tend to slide backward, cutting a small piece of turf with each step. Even in high, dry areas eventually the turf is completely destroyed. If the turf is damp it can be literally chewed up in only a few trips. Once the turf is removed, erosion starts and before long, gullies appear. The rate of erosion is particularly severe in areas where there is greater than about an 8-10% slope. On flat areas, erosion may not occur. Eventually however, the turf is removed. It simply is not as desirable to have dirt trails as apposed to turf trails for pedestrians - particularly when children use them. 2. In areas where there is turf, people can use the trail shortly after it rains. In areas of bare ground, it may take up to two days of dry ' weather before a pedestrian can once again use the trail . Horse riders use the trail immediately after a rain. When this happens rapid turf damage occurs and frequently the horse leaves big holes in the dirt. It is difficult to walk on a trail which consists of these holes. 3. In those areas where the nature trail runs on the fringe of wetlands, the turf is very fragile. It is almost always moist and the soil below ' is a mixture of peat and topsoil . When a horse walks in the fringe wetland, the hooves penetrate the turf anywhere from 1/2 inch to several inches depending on the moisture content of the turf. Being at ' the base of a hill and at the fringe of wetlands, the turf is almost always wet. It's only a matter of time before the turf near a wetland is completely chewed up and totally unusable by pedestrians. ' 4. Having horses leaving droppings next to our wetland is obviously a potential pollution problem. We already have a zoning ordinance (Section 5-24-5) which prohibits feed lots close to wetland. It is inconceivable that we should in any way add additional nutrients to our already heavily eutrophied wetlands. ' 5. There seems to be a belief that if you make a trail wide enough, you can have both horses and pedestrians. Perhaps that's true in upland areas. However, in the wetlands sections of the nature trail plan, 1 2 1. there simply is not enough room to place a wide trail between the wetland's ordinary high water mark and the hill which normally lies ' adjacent to the wetland. I believe in these" areas, a practical width is about eight feet. Any wider trail would have significant adverse impact on the wildlife and plant environment which is the very thing we are trying to preserve. In addition, any wider trail running between a potential homesite and a wetland would have adverse economic impact on the property and would be resisted by developers and land owners. We have already experienced concerns from existing land owners over the proposed nature trail plan. An eight-feet wide trail is not adequate for both pedestrians and horses to meet and pass each other safely. ' 6. When placing trails next to wetlands, we must consider the disturbance that the user has on wildlife. A pedestrian is pretty well shielded from ducks, geese, etc. , by the grass between the trail and the ' wetland. A horse's rider, on the other hand, is eight feet or more above the ground. I believe that horse riders would have a considerably greater impact on wildlife than pedestrians. Ducks and geese will not nest where they are continually disturbed. 7. The presence of horse droppings on any trail has a negative effect on pedestrians. In addition, when children use a trail , there is a ' cleanliness issue. As the droppings disintegrate and spread out, the trail surface becomes a concentration of horse feces which eventually spreads out over the entire path. Approximately 7-8 miles of nature trails are currently shown on the attached map. Almost 100% of the nature trail on the City's current plan is either on the fringe of protected wetlands or is in areas of steep grade. Quite ' frankly, I am appalled that we are considering turning these nature trails into horse trails without any thought given to the environmental and social impact this would have. I would like to clarify that I am not opposed to horse trails per se. If the City feels that a horse trail system should be incorporated into the City's trailway plan, an alternative to simply adapting the existing nature trail plan should be taken. Horse trails should be identified as a separate component of the City's trail plan and be completely separate from what we now term nature trails. The plan should state that horse trails must not 1 adversely affect the environment and shouldn't interfere with pedestrian trails which service the majority of potential trail users in the area. 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IlLy,a.:, IN 4.... aTY OF • AR r-11111 11 - 0 I i CHANHASSEN ' —... 1 ill 8) -,..nrv, ... Tv BASE MAP • 0 killF": • - F• suer . • w lalplil..- , -• Safe Sidewalk & gil 0 ....ii• • * MIl• °000 00'NW --... OFT. " Trailway Plan .„„- ,,,, 4■_14177.4 p..- • „dor! 5 IF o kr. V. Ar 00 ........ off-street vi 00000 nature trail Ilik . CHANNASSEIV ENGINEERING INEPT. IlL.-j 112•11111 •IAJL.1111“ LI.:(41, AL,IV,,, ....4101ripit•, 01•;-.41'- September, 1988 lakitiAWft-.4 :. ,i1116,-70411k-id I. ------ 7. ./E -1/1INfri■-"*.illencliiiso' -0 ..,., 6 ,./ . ---- - — •■••110 Pi ••••-■■. ' e■ wr 0 . ... .... .... -• .....- 1 • 7 101111.k.. -- •. .....•.... 1 ....., \,...._ lit ! ! ! ! 1111111 11111111 I 1 - 'w W ti CHANHASSEN SAFE SIDEWALK AND TRAILWAY PLAN WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED? ' The Chanhassen Safe Sidewalk and Trailway Plan is 29 linear- rn les of trails and sidewalks of which the majority is separated from the traffic on Chanhassen' s busy streets and roads. The trail plan offers safe routes for people to get around our City and connect to neighboring Com- munities . This entire proposal, as shown on the attached map, involves over $1 million in trail construction. Other funding sources are available however, bringing the amount needed to complete the plan to, $800,000. A "yes" vote for the Safe Sidewalk and Trailway Plan will not increase your taxes. That is not to say that it will not cost anything, however. Because of debts that are retiring and the increased growth Chanhassen 1 is currently experiencing, the City will be able to take on new debt without raising taxes. In other words, some of the City' s loans will be paid off soon. The taxes used to make payments on that debt will be available to pay for the sidewalks and trails, along with the new taxes generated from residents moving into new developments. WHY IS A SIDEWALK AND TRAILWAY PLAN BEING PROPOSED? The Safe Sidewalk and Trailway Plan was developed followin g an extensive random survey conducted in Chanhassen regarding txo park and recreational needs in 1987. This scientific survey involved 1 out of every 100 homes in Chanhassen, roughly 300 participants. Survey participants were asked if they felt there were too many, just enough, or too few of a ' variety of facilities and programs. Four of the top seven items listed as "too few" were related to trails and sidewalks, i.e. bike paths, walking paths, jogging trails, and hiking trails. ' The Park and Recreation Commission responded to this overwhelming need for sidewalks and trails by developing a comprehensive trail plan that would connect the entire community to areas of interest. Why is this 1 being proposed? Here are a few good reasons: *Chanhassen has expressed a need for trails and sidewalks *The plan separates pedestrians from traffic safely. *The number one participant form of fitness is walking or jogging. *The plan provides a means by which to safely connect neighborhoods to each other, schools, parks, downtown, other communities, etc. 1 *Chanhassen is a desireable place to live in the Twins Cities area, and the sidewalk and trailway plan makes it a more appealing place to come home to. *Improving the quality of life in our community, increasing the value of our homes. g I *Preserves nature trails to allow the enjoyment of the rural country- side in the community. 1 _. • QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CHANHASSEN SAFE SIDEWALK AND TRAILWAY PLAN IQ - What impact will this proposal have on my taxes if- approved? A - We will not tell you that trail development will be free, II however, because of current debt retirement and the increased growth Chanhassen is currently experiencing, it will not be necessary to increase your taxes if the plan is approved. Q _ Will assessments be charged in addition to the sale of bonds? ' A No. The entire plan will be paid for through existing I funding sources and with funds from the sale of general obli- gation bonds. Q - Who will maintain the trails and sidewalks? ' . • IA - The City will maintain all of the trails and sidewalks . Once constructed, the trails will be put on a maintenance schedule similar to what is done with the streets. The cost for such Iwill be included in the general operation budget. Q - Who will be responsible for snow removal? IA - It is anticipated that the City will plow the sections that are most heavily used in the winter. Others may be used for winter activities such as snow shoeing or cross country skiing. Such would be determined by observing use patterns. II Q - What types of use will be allowed on the system? A - All sidewalks and trails segments will serve pedestrians. =_ The paved segments will also allow biking, and the-[nature ( trails will allow equestrian usej Motorized vehicles will be prohibited on all segments. 1 Q - What type of surface material will be used? A - Along major collector streets it is anticipated that 8 foot bituminous trails will be constructed. Along residential I streets that serve as the front of homes, 5 foot concrete sidewalks will be constructed. Nature trails will be mowed paths or aggregate base. IQ - How will you determine on which side of the street the sidewalks will be constructed? A - Many things must be considered through feasibility studies to I determined the best location, such as topography, existing utilities right of way widths , soil conditions, etc. It is likely, however, that construction will occur on the side of I the street with -the least topography, obstacles, and physical barriers. 1 .• II 1 CITY QF , CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 l_i October 19, 1988 More Than a Carpenter Company ' Attn: Mr. Christopher Cleveland Rt. 2 Box 243AA Watertown, MN 55388 Dear Mr. Cleveland: Thank you for your letter of October 10 , 1988 . Very seldom do individuals take the time to thanx a City employee if they have done a good job. It was with deep appreciation that we received your letter to Mr. Chaffee regarding our Building Inspector' s 1 Ron Julkowski and Steve Kirchman. I will forward your letter to the City Council and place a copy of your letter in each of their respective personnel files . Thank you again. ' Sincerely, 12_ Don Ashworth City Manager DA:k cc: City Council Personnel Files 1 I ' MORE 7114N Ci4RPENTER CO17P,4Ny Ch2,i .tophe2 Cleveland Route 2 Box 24344 Gla.te2.town, 17N 55388 Oc-to.e.e2 70, 7988 172. a7-1.1m Cha//e Pu��ic Sa/e-ty 17G2ecto2 City o� Chanhazhen ' 690 Coul-tee D2,ive PO Box 147 Chanhaizen, (7N 55377 ' Dea2 172. Cha//e, Az a con.t2ac.to2 who hao pulled penm.i .6 -in -the pa�,t 6 mon-tho 42om ' Chazka, O2ono, and Chanhaozen, I want -to iiay -thank you /o2 -the excelien.t_ and p o/e�z-ional -inipectLon o/ -ice -tha-t you tun. It hao .been a /z.eeaou2e wo2k-.ny w.i.th you2 in��Zecto2�, Steve and Ron. 17y ha.t .ia o// .to you and you .inzpecLoon depa2tmen-t; ' S-bnce2iJy, / C. z-�ul �l L Gii��zy ' Ch2 iz-t oohe2 Cleveland i OCT 1 ., :. 1988 CITY OF CHANhASStiU