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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 23, 2005
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Lundquist, Councilman
Peterson, and Councilwoman Tjornhom
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Justin Miller, Paul Oehme, Kelley Janes
and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Dan Keefe Planning Commission
Angela Larson 931 Penamint Court
Terre & Brian Kemble 1792 Valley Ridge Trail North
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong apologized for the technical error that
occurred on the city’s web site in pulling up tonight’s agenda, which was actually the agenda
from a year ago.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated May 9, 2005
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated May 9, 2005
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated April 26, 2005
b. Approval of License Agreement for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Management
Model for SWMP Update.
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c. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, 4 of July Celebration, Chanhassen
Rotary Club.
d. Approve Recommendation to Remove and Dispose of Wooden Playground Structure,
Bandimere Heights Park.
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Resolution#2005-48:
f. Approve Resolution for Moon Valley Contamination Clean-Up
Grant.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
E. APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION TO THE CURRY FARMS PARK MASTER
PLAN.
Councilman Lundquist asked staff to explain the elimination of the ballpark at Curry Farms Park
and the city’s policy on field usage. Todd Hoffman showed a diagram of the park and the
proposed changes that will occur. Councilman Lundquist asked if during the course of
neighborhood meetings on this park, if staff had had any negative comments on putting a
playground over the top of the ballfield. Todd Hoffman stated one resident complained about
locating the playground equipment closer to his backyard.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to approve the
Modifications to Curry Farms Park Master Plan as presented. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Scott Rosenlund, the developer of Fox Den stated an
amendment to his development contract was supposed to be included on the consent agenda.
Mayor Furlong added the item under new business.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sergeant Jim Olson reviewed the sheriff’s office area report, area citation list, community service
officer report and crime alerts issued by Beth Hoiseth for the month of April. Councilman
Lundquist asked Sergeant Olson to comment on the increase in drug violations and
miscellaneous criminal activity. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for an update on the numbers
from the unmarked patrol car. On a personal note Mayor Furlong relayed a story of reporting
suspicious activity which resulted in the Eden Prairie police department catching someone who
had driven off from a gas station without paying. Chief Gregg Geske presented the update from
the fire department for the month of April, and noted that the interview process for new fire
fighters will begin in June. He also stated fire department officers did a walk through of the new
Market Street Station, and gave a report on a couple of small structural fires in the city.
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GATEWAY 2 ADDITION, EAST WATER TREATMENT PLANT:
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF EASEMENTS, PROJECT
05-02.
B. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
C. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
Paul Oehme reviewed the staff report for items A, B and C. Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Todd Gerhardt suggested that a
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ground breaking ceremony be placed on the schedule between award of bids and start of
construction.
Resolution#2005-49: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council approves a resolution vacating the existing public drainage and utility
easements as defined on the attached vacation description. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
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approves the final plat for Gateway East 2 Addition creating two lots and one outlot
(plans prepared by Hansen Thorp Pellinen & Olson, Inc.), subject to the following
conditions:
1. An access easement for the benefit of Lot 2 shall be recorded across Lot 1.
2. On the site plan show the dimensions for street width, cul-de-sac radius, parking stalls,
trail, etc..
3. The proposed retaining wall along the north side of the backwash tanks will require a
building permit from the City’s Building Department.
4. Proposed erosion control must be developed in accordance with the City’s Best
Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff recommends that Type I silt fence be
used along the entire south and west construction limits. A rock construction entrance,
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per City Detail Plate No. 5301 must be added to the plans off of existing West 79 Street.
In addition tree preservation fencing must be installed at the limits of tree removal. All
disturbed areas as a result of construction must be seeded and mulched or sodded
immediately after grading to minimize erosion. Any off site grading will require an
easement from the appropriate property owner.
5. Additional signage shall be installed alerting motorists to the blind approach near the
existing Hanus Building just west of the site.
6. The applicant shall work with the watershed district to investigate a regional water
quality infrastructure on this site.
7. The flow path and velocity of the water from the flared end sections to the storm water
shall be evaluated.
8. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) encompassing an erosion and
sediment control plan shall be developed for the site.
9. Erosion control blanket shall be applied to the storm water pond and any disturbed areas
between the flared end sections and the pond, as well as on any slopes greater than or
equal to 3:1.
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10. Energy dissipation shall be provided at the flared end sections.
11. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year
round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time
Steeper than 3:1 7 days (Maximum time an area can
10:1 to 3:1 14 days remain open when the area
Flatter than 10:1 21 days is not actively being worked.)
12. These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes and any
exposed soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a
curb and gutter system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other
natural or man made systems that discharge to a surface water.
13. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and
street sweeping as needed.
14. Inlet protection shall be provided following installation. Wimco-type inlet controls are
recommended.
15. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies,
(e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for dewatering), Minnesota
Department of Health, and Minnesota Department of Transportation), and comply with
their conditions of approval.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Resolution#2005-50: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council approves the construction plans and specifications and authorize
advertisement for bids, Project No. 04-08. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2005 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 05-01:
A. ASSESSMENT HEARING.
B. AWARD OF BID.
Public Present:
Name Address
Gary Meier 1420 Lake Lucy Road
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Paul Oehme presented the staff report on the assessment hearing. After reiterating that all
objections needed to be filed with a written, signed statement, Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to close the public
hearing. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
public hearing was closed.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on the award of bids. Councilman Lundquist asked for
clarification on the first bid alternative for the full depth mill. Mayor Furlong asked about road
closures.
Resolution#2005-51: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that
the City Council approve the assessment roll for the 2005 street improvement project and
adopt the resolution for assessments. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Resolution#2005-52: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that
the City Council award the construction contract for the 2005 street improvement project
to GMH Asphalt Corp. in the amount of $1,436,894.90. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR FOX DEN
PROJECT NO. 05-10.
Todd Gerhardt stated this item was a request for a name change on the Fox Den development
contract from S & J Land Company, LLC to Fox Den Dev LLC..
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to approve the revised
development contract dated May 23, 2005 changing the name of the developer from S & J
Land Co., LLC to Fox Den Dev, LLC.. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Lundquist reminded everyone that the Park and Recreation Commission will be
discussing the skate park issue at their meeting tomorrow night. Mayor Furlong informed the
council regarding Breakfast with the Mayor in the senior center.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt talked about the visit by Attorney General Mike Hatch who followed the Mayor
at the breakfast at the senior center.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
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Councilman Peterson asked for an update on the status of old St. Hubert’s Church and any
response from St. Hubert’s to the letter sent by the city.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously. The City Council meeting was
adjourned at 8:05 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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