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10. Water Reservoir, Color Selection 1 i ° i . - CITY OF II „: e , to 1 r , , . CHANHASSEN ,_ '� 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 1 (612) 937-1900 . . MEMORANDUM 1 TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager - IIFROM: Gary Warren, City Engineer 1 -- - DATE: March 24, 1988 4110 1 SUBJ: Water Tower Painting �� ,� File No. 86-3 1 At the February 22, 1988 City Council meeting, staff presented the desert sands color choice for painting the new ground storage reservoir tank. Council 1 directed staff to notify the neighborhood around the water tower of this choice to receive their input. As such, on March 3, 1988, a letter was sent to resi- dents within roughly a half-mile radius of the ground storage reservoir to notify them of this color selection and solicit their comments. 1 Of the 64 letters which were sent out, we received two verbal (Arthur Owens, Gloria Ray) , two written comments and one petition with 49 signatures 1 (attached). Except for the letter from the Graefs, the responses requested that we reconsider our color selection and instead paint the reservoir to match more with the sky tones since the majority of the tower is viewed from below looking 1 into the sky. I tend to agree with this suggestion especially since the inten- tion is to use this same color for our other two elevated tanks which are defi- nitely more silhouetted against the sky. II therefore am recommending that the "cumulus” color (BB82) be selected for painting the reservoir. A copy of the color chart is available at City Hall for those of you who may have discarded your copy. This, like the first choice, is Ian environmental natural color. It should blend in well with the sky tones and the only consequence might be that it would show dirt a little bit more readily than the original desert sands choice. 1 In order to place this reservoir on line by the peak demand season, it is impor- tant that we communicate our color choice to our contractor by Tuesday, March 29, 1988. As such, unless there is objection by the Council at the March 28 1 meeting, we will confirm this cumulus color choice to our contractor so that the paint can be ordered. 1 Attachment: Petition Letters from Residents (2) 1 r i 20 111 /�� . v l�f�-z vLGc.� r ■ O-e- , - ; -t-v► `�� ,p ,e_tzf--- 6 ,.c-mil 7(.-- ..L. —( 66 1 /LLetty W- L t , ttvti ( 7 / h4z, �u ,..„6,24. ..„ C_ 7 i,ta,C,L te,, / , GJ „ t,,v1fL ,,,,c ° i, . %f l71- t .Q. 7p,,1 to ,,-G -aiz'e- ) 7Z _ced. ,,i, —Gt-1-c.- 1 te-e--4A-i- tQ.[ G'4¢Zs 4.,,_.iv�s) Ai/FA r 17,ew,ees5 MAR 2.41988 ” ' I /a (/lY1c ' 65 35/� 4 CITY OF CHANhASSEi4/7L7 c' ?9C 7 - ,_ vim)-, !% CO J5J 1/-CL.�...0 / A-,--Le y7L/-7�' .-7 I' ' ' F - I' q sq—ffili C,- e. lu2r-) 6V.? D AL zA /kJ '/7V c/7/0 °S 1;0(1 L. cikt, ucw4 Li?-(— �-,Q,5 -r , , 0 /47 ,92- 73 a j.0%,.. H - --!- , , ,, 4,-4-,- oze-r--y- i, -- y ` 6c=„7/ _ 2 cic 3 iA/L �clae-0 GZ s-3c ^ w ,a. 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MAR 81988 \a�U Z� -n CITY OF CHANhfSSLA1 �o,` -s vow ■.oJ,a \\\Q.,\ ., � - � \mo I �o� �� .. cow r„ I �\ ea.s.. \ �- sow .k,S __, _S \\4(--ij o\,'S C.L�� ., I �L� I IK`c`r�� I 1 c \ C\, R� �0.\120�SS�n _. I Cs�� c I I I ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION I Letter from MWCC dated March 7 , 1988. Memo from Lori Sietsema regarding Herman Field dated March 7 , 1988 . ' Letter from Bill Engelhardt dated March 10, 1988 . Letter to City of Eden Prairie dated March 18, 1988 . ' Letter from MnDOT re: Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition dated March 4 , 1988 . Letter from Dick Feerick re: Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition dated March 22, 1988 . Letter from Family of Christ Lutheran Church dated March 16, 1988. Correspondence to and from Marcy Kurimchak. ' Memo from Barb Dacy regarding United Mailing dated March 24 , 1988 . ' Memo from Barb Dacy dated March 24, 1988, regarding Downtown Signage Program. HRA Accounts Payable. Memo from Don Ashworth dated March 25, 1988 . I 1 1 I I i I I ITIETROPOLITAi1 O c G f ., C---- fTROL CCmmillion I Twin Cities Brea II March 7 , 1988 I II The Honorable Tom Hamilton Mayor of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 Expansion and Upgrade MWCC Project Number 85-54 Dear Mayor Hamilton: II This letter will serve to update your community on the Blue Lake II Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project. The Blue Lake Plant, located in the City of Shakopee, presently treats approxi- mately 20 million gallons of wastewater per day (MGD) . Flow to the plant is primarily from communities near Lake Minnetonka and II the southwest suburbs . The existing plant has a capacity of 24 MGD and is being expanded II a capacity of 32 MGD for the year 2010. The plant will also provide advanced wastewater treatment to meet more stringent effluent standards as outlined in the new discharge permit which II was issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in September , 1987 . The first phase of the design project has been completed, con- II sisting of the preparation of a technical design report which defines the specific treatment facilities required to meet the new, more stringent, effluent limits . Due to the report' s II detailed technical nature, a copy has not been sent to you. However, a copy of the design report can be obtained through Ms . Carol Mordorski of the Commission staff. II The design report includes a plant layout, number and size of all treatment units, building layouts , equipment layouts and process description. This report will be used to prepare plans and speci- fications for the plant expansion project. II II MAR 8 1988 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 250 Metro Square Buildina, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 o12-222-8423 I Mayor Hamilton March 7 , 1988 ' Page 2 ' Site preparation may begin in late 1988 . The construction of the new facilities is projected to begin in 1989 and be completed in 1992 . The most recent cost estimate for constructing the facili- ties is $40 ,800 ,000 . ' If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Ms . Mordorski . Sincerely, ,/,;213 Louis J. Breimhurst Chief Administrator ' LJB:CJM:pap L-67 ' cc: Commissioner JoEllen Hurr Sam Claasen, RCM Pat Ferguson, MWCC 1 I I 1 s f . ... i CITY OF cc rc -�� 1 \1/41 t CHANHASSEN 1 i a �� _ 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 ` (612) 937-1900 1 MEMORANDUM II TO: Don Ashworth, City Manger 1 FROM: Lori Sietseman, Park and Recreation Coordinator DATE: March 7 , 1988 1 SUBJ: Herman Field Access II This is to notify you that I have put the revision of the Herman Field park plan on hold until decisions are made on the HSZ II Development Proposal. HSZ Development has submitted an application to develop the Tomac II site, located at the southwest corner of TH 7 & 41. This propo- sal involves the possible extention of Oriole Lane. If such takes place, access to Herman Field can be acheived at the origi- nal location, i .e. the northeast corner of the park. 1 I will proceed with the plans to develop Herman Field as soon as street alignments within this development are approved, unless II directed otherwise. Y‘tit II II II II II II 11 0C ,40/0 i,, rcla'°''- WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT ASSOCIATES, INC. r 3I2>,/$$ (C 6„Je tiny ( it ' 1107 HAZELTINE BOULEVARD CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318 (612) 448-8838 F« March 10 , 1988 os5" P. ' City of Chanhassen c/o Mr . Gary Warren ' 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen , MN . 55317 RE: Pleasant View Road Lift Station 44 /(0 ' Dear Gary : Pursuant to your request we have reviewed repairing the lift ' station located on Pleasant View Road . The lift station is a duplex ( 2 pump) grinder pump station with a 2- inch PVC forcemain discharge. Our understanding is that the pumps have been a continual maintenance problem. The control panel is located in a hard to reach location and does not contain hour meters , and that the fiberglass station structure is ' in need of repair . We have examined the service area for this station and have ' determined that nine ( 9) single family homes discharge through the station . Due to the small number of homes this station services , we feel the grinder pump station is appropriate. In addition , a larger non-clog pump will pass a 2- inch solid which could potentially clog the 2- inch forcemain. We suggest upgrading this station by complete replacement ' and abandonment of the old station . We are making this recommendation because of the condition of the fiberglass structure along with the condition of the existing pumps and ' control panel . We recommend installing Flygt pumping equipment and a control panel manufactured by Consolidated Electric . Waldor Pump ' Company has estimated the cost for pumps , floats , guide rails , control panel , and access door at $7 , 560 . 00 . We estimate the cost for a new manhole and installation of equipment at $5 , 500 . 00 . The City could purchase the pumping ;BAR 1 1988 CITY OF CHANHASSEI\ i y (City of Chanhassen. . . 3/10/88 Page 2) ' equipment directly from the supplier and save any mark-up by a contractor and get three quotes for the manhole and installation . We trust the information presented will be helpful in your consideration of this matter . If you have any questions please I advise . Very truly yours , WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT ASSOCIATES , INC. A! f-71-4-14. 114 William R. Engelhardt , WRE/ las 1 1 i 1 } : • CITY OF ClIANBASSEN \ 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 March 18, 1988 1 1 City of Eden Prairie Attn: Mr. Allan D. Gray, P.E. City Engineer 1 7600 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 1 Re: 184th Street/Dell Road Inter-Community Project File No. PW133 1 Dear Mr. Gray: I apologize for the delay in our response to your December 3, 1987 submittal, however, it was necessary to receive input from 1 our consulting engineers, Rieke, Carroll-Muller Associates , who have the history on this project for the City. Enclosed you will find a copy of their Engineering Review of your consultant' s 1 December 3 , 1987 project summary. In addition to this review, I would like to offer a few of my own thoughts concerning this pro- posal . 1 1. Without specific traffic count information, it is very dif- ficult to evaluate the impacts to the Chanhassen roadways in this area. We are obviously sensitive to the congestion we 1 already live with at the West 78th Street and Dakota Avenue intersection of Trunk Highway 5 . This proposal could have both positive and negative impacts to this area and the only 1 way that I see this can be addressed is with a comprehensive traffic study to be performed which would also recognize the future full interchange with Trunk Highway 5 . 1 2 . Apparently, an inter-municipal agreement was never executed between the City of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen for our recently constructed portion of West 184th Avenue. Prior to 1 the construction of the current proposal, this will need to be undertaken and issues such as cost sharing, timing and maintenance will need to be addressed. Plan Sheet No. 851047 1 (attached) prepared by RCM for the two cities on the Park One improvements shows construction of this portion of the road- way to be City of Eden Prairie' s cost. When the City of Chanhassen first authorized the preparation of plans and spe- 1 cifications for our portion of the roadway, there was con- siderable discussion concerning the City of Eden Prairie' s 1 II Mr. Allan Gray March 18, 1988 Page 2 timing for completion of their portion of the roadway. Even with this current proposal, the majority of Eden Prairie' s portion of 184th Avenue abutting Chanhassen will not be constructed. As you can see from the City Council meeting minutes of August 18 , 1986 (attached) , this will be an issue that needs to be addressed. I note that earth moving equip- ment has already started grading near the railroad tracks. , 3 . Concerning the issue of an at-grade crossing versus a under- pass, it is my understanding from a recent conversation with Mr. Paul Kroehnert of BRW, that you have apparently received some indication that the railroad will approve an at-grade crossing for Dell Road. This being the case, and with the underpass alternate being almost $700,000 more than the other alternates, it would appear quite clearly that an at-grade crossing will be your preferred alternate. From an engi- neering standpoint, I do not believe I would have a problem with this providing the proper crossing arms and cantilever warning systems are provided in accordance with MnDOT stan- dards. I would request, however, that a close look be taken at the proposed 6% road grade as it relates to Lot 8, Block 1 of the Park One Third Addition. This being commercial prop- erty, driveway approaches to the 184th Avenue need to be flattened as much as possible to facilitate truck traffic. Additionally, there was discussion in BRW' s report concerning further expansion of this road segment along this property to four lanes after the year 2000 . , 4 . I believe the future alignment and road section should also be presented in your plan similar to how it was shown in the _ City of Chanhassen ' s plan for Park One (plan sheet attached) . 5 . The proposed plans show a bike path along the east side of the roadway. This bike path abruptly terminates approximately 280 feet south of the centerline of Evener Way. I believe the City of Chanhassen would be interested in seeing this bike path construction carried all the way to Highway 5 . , 6 . The development of a full interchange at Highway 5 is a very important connection for the City of Chanhassen. Likewise, the extension of West 184th Avenue south of Highway 5 is also important and, depending on future development, could also lead a shared municipal project between our two cities . The latest construction plans (attached) from MnDOT still show a full signalized interchange at 184th Avenue. As you are no doubt aware, both communities of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen have provided "seed" monies to help expedite the design and ultimate construction of Highway 5 improvements out to the City of Chanhassen prior to the year 1990. Time will tell exactly when this will come about, however, I believe the pressures exist to allow Eden Prairie to seriously consider construction of their half of 184th Avenue. Mr. Allan Gray ' March 18, 1988 Page 3 I would request that you look closely at the attached report from our engineers as it relates to the storm water drainage, sanitary ' sewer and watermain issues . I did not find any major concerns that we would have in these areas. I would like to discuss the feasibility of adding an inter-municipal watermain connection as a portion of this project ( 350 ' of main) . I am not aware of the ' service pressure zone that the City of Eden Prairie' s water has at this area, however, if feasible, it may be something we would want to consider as a part of this project. Chanhassen' s water ' needs in this area are serviced from an elevated tank with a high water elevation of 1,120 feet. Your plans should note that the City of Chanhassen has a new 10" watermain located in 184th and Quattro Drive which could be impacted by construction, especially Alternative B. After you have a chance to review these comments and attachments , ' we would be pleased to sit down at your convenience to hammer out more of the details on this project. Ultimately, the City of Chanhassen will need some specific proposal from the City of Eden ' Prairie concerning the details of this project and especially as it relates to schedule and proposed cost sharing. I look forward to discussing this with you in the near future. ' Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN ' Gar Warren, P.E. City ineer GGW:ktm ' Attachments : 1 . Engineering Review Report dated February 10 , 1988 2 . August 22 , 1986 Correspondence to Gene Dietz ' 3 . September 8 , 1986 letter from the City of Eden Prairie 5 . June 1986 Plan Sheet for West 184th Avenue 6 . June 20, 1986 Correspondence from Rieke, Carroll-Muller 7 . Highway 5 Full Interchange Concept Sheet ' 8 . City Council Meeting Minutes Excerpt (August 18 , 1986) cc: Dick Potz , RCM Don Ashworth, City Manager Paul Kroehnert, BRW (w/Engineering Review Report) City Council Administrative Packet/ c �‘NNESOTq E E s;, do Minnesota 3/2.0 /re a Department of Transportation Transportation Building 4P St. Paul, ■ innesota 55155 ' OF Tilt* Office oI Commissioner (612) 296-.9)00 II March 4, 1988 Mr. Richard M. Feerick, Chairman Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition 1107 Hazeltine Boulevard Suite 454 Chaska, MN 55 18 Dear MrD Thank you for your letter of February 4, 1988, concerning highway improvements on T.H. 5 in the Chanhassen and Eden Prairie area. The Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition's efforts in supporting increased funding for highway improverents certainly is appreciated by Mn/DOT. Hopefully, with the cooperation of groups such as yours, the 1988 Legislature will provide the means to continue the econanic vitality of Minnesota through an excellent transportation system. Your activities to raise funds for potential assistance on the upgrading of T.H. 5 fran C.S.A.H. 17 to C.S.A.H. 4 are to be cannended. Mn/DOT is willing to help in this effort to hire a consultant to provide assistance on the final design and on other critical project development activities as needed. I suggest that a local governmental unit be the lead agency for contracting with a consultant and that a joint powers agreement be consummated between agencies contributing towards financing the consultant. Mn/DOT has commenced the project development process. While a significant portion of the layout has been initially drafted, its virtual completion remains to be accanplished. Upon canpletion, the layout will be submitted for staff approval. The right of way acquisition and relocation is strictly regulated by state and federal guidelines and, therefore, it is difficult to accelerate the process and remain eligible for federal funds on T.H. 5. As you knaa, the project will involve the relocation of people and the Federal Relocation Assistance Act dictates certain procedures and time tables that cannot be circumvented. MAR 1 4 1988 CITY OF CHANhMat:.t■ Ai) Fqr:ul •',player 1 1 „ Mr. Richard M. Feerick March 4, 1988 ' Page 2 Mn/DOT/ will make every effort to accommodate the project in as short a time schedule as realistic. There are, however, no development ' project acceleration guarantees where approvals are required by other governmental agencies. ' Sorry I missed your meeting with the Governor, as I was testifying before the House Transportation Committee on the very issue (highway funding) for which the coalition has been so supportive. I'm sure that the cooperation between the Coalition and Mn/DOT can continue to enhance highway improvements in the southwest corridor area. Thank you again for your interest in the T.H. 5 improvements. Sincer , NARD • LEVINE ' Commissioner cc: ' Honorable Gary Peterson, Mayor of Eden Prairie Honorable Tan Hamilton, Mayor of Chanhassen Mr. Reed MacKenzie, Hazeltine National Golf Club ,� K ��ji e I March 22, 1988 I I To: SW Corridor Transportation Coalition From: Dick Feerick I Subject: Coalition Meeting: HWY 5 Acceleration Legislative Update I Date: Wednesday. April 13. 1980. 7:30 A.M. Location: MTS Systems Cafeteria I Len Levine has accepted on behalf of MnDOT our offer to provide assistance on the final design and other critical project development activities for the upgrading of T.H.S. from County Road 17 to County Road 4. We will proceed I to establish an agreement with the involved parties and will provide specifics on the program at our April meeting. We have all worked a long time in our collective efforts to substantially improve I Highway 5 and to implement new T.H. 212. We are now in a position to contribute directly to the planning and design efforts on critical portions of T.H. 5. A very fine letter was received from Henry Kalis, Chairman House Transportation I Committee thanking us for our support of the highway funding bill. Henry makes the point that the bill would not have passed without our involvement and that I transportation needs to be a long term effort to assure its funding in the Legislature. A legislative update will be provided by Todd Vlatkovich at our meeting. We I will be able to discuss our long range strategy and plans at that time. Thank you for your support. involvement, and patience. I ,p.„) 12/ . MAR 2 4 1988 I i Y OF CHANHASSEN I 04ES0Tq� I Minnesota a Department of "Transportation Transportation Building �y �e St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 ' OF TOa Office of Commissioner 16121 296-3000 1 March 4, 1988 i Mr. Richard M. Feerick, Chairman Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition 1107 Hazeltine Boulevard Suite 454 Chaska, MN 55 18 ' Dear Mr 74 Thank you for your letter of February 4, 1988, concerning highway improvements on T.H. 5 in the Chanhassen and Eden Prairie area. The Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition's efforts in supporting ' increased funding for highway improvements certainly is appreciated by Mn/DOT. Hopefully, with the cooperation of groups such as yours, the 1988 Legislature will provide the means to continue the econanic vitality of Minnesota through an excellent transportation system. Your activities to raise funds for potential assistance on the upgrading of t T.H. 5 fran C.S.A.H. 17 to C.S.A.H. 4 are to be canmended. Mn/DOT is willing to help in this effort to hire a consultant to provide assistance on the final design and on other critical project development activities as needed. I suggest that a local governmental unit be the lead agency for contracting with 1 a consultant and that a joint powers agreement be consummated between agencies contributing towards financing the consultant. Mn/DOT has commenced the project development process. While a significant portion of the layout has been initially drafted, its virtual completion remains to be accomplished. Upon completion, the layout will be submitted for ' staff approval. The right of way acquisition and relocation is strictly regulated by state and federal guidelines and, therefore, it is difficult to accelerate the process and remain eligible for federal funds on T.H. 5. As you know, the project will involve the relocation of people and the Federal Relocation Assistance Act dictates certain procedures and time tables that cannot be circumvented. I An Equal Opportunity Employer oiat,wg Mr. Richard M. Feerick March 4, 1988 Page 2 Mn/DOT will make every effort to accommodate the project development process in as short a time schedule as realistic. There are, however, no absolute project acceleration guarantees where approvals are required by other governmental agencies. Sorry I missed your meeting with the Governor, as I was testifying before the House Transportation Committee on the very issue (highway funding) for which the coalition has been so supportive. I'm sure that the cooperation between the Coalition and Mn/DOT can continue to enhance highway improvements in the southwest corridor area. Thank you again for your interest in the T.H. 5 improvements. Sincer- , 1 DO • .0 . LEVINE Commissioner 1 cc: Honorable Gary Peterson, Mayor of Eden Prairie Honorable Tan Hamilton, Mayor of Chanhassen Mr. Reed MacKenzie, Hazeltine National Golf Club i 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 Minnesota Henry J. Kalis �; cr t ;'.�;1��. House of District 29B .� I Blue Earth-Faribault-Freeborn -� -- Representatives Martin-Waseca Counties _ , _ - -, .: ;. Committees: - t, , _;: Fred C. Norton, Speaker I Transportation,Chair %;f Appropriations " Agriculture,Transportation and Semi-State Division March 11 1988 I Agriculture Agriculture Finance Division Judiciary II Mr. Richard M. Feerick R. M. Feerick Associates 7103 Interlachen Court I Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Richard: II want to sincerely thank all of you who worked so hard both within your own organization and with your legislators in the House to gain passage of our "3 and 30" highway funding bill . I, and the House members of the Highway Study I Commission, Bob Jensen, Bernie Leider, Doug Carlson and Art Seaberg, very much appreciate your efforts. We have received scores of resolutions from government units, from business I organizations, from labor groups, from farm groups, etc. We have clipped scores of press releases and letters to the editor in support of this funding package. We have received comments from our fellow legislators on the size of the crowd I that followed this bill through three committees and for the floor vote. You have made the presence of a broad-based support for highway funding felt in the House of Representatives. IIUnfortunately, that same presence may not be quite so evident to the Senate. Sen. Purfeerst's companion to our "3 and 30" funding bill passed easily out of the Transportation Committee; it was amended in the Senate Finance Committee to IIremove the MVET portion of the bill and awaits a hearing in Senate Taxes. I would hope that all of us who believe that Transportation should be our No. 1 I priority will not give up our fight to move it up on the legislative priority list. The constituents for increased education funding, for increased nursing home funding, for increased property tax relief do not come here for one session and then disappear. ' Perhaps that is why these three items are the top three I spending items in our state budget. One of the most important things I learned with the Highway Study Commission this past year is how large and how broad based the Transportation constituency is in Minnesota. I sincerely hope that I you have been energized to make your presence felt to a wider group of legisla- tors over a longer period of time. II Again, I want to thank you for all your support. Without your help we could not have gotten this bill passed in the House. ince ely, 1 Henry Kalis Chairman I House Tran portation Committee Reply to: 1:1 543 State Office Building,St.Paul,Minnesota 55155 Office.(612)296-4240 ❑ Route 1,Box 55,Walters,Minnesota 56092 Home:(507)294-3147 I41/90. .3fat FAMILY OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH etc) 1 Post Office Box 388 Church Phone Nate Castens,Pastor — Chanhassen,Minnesota 55317 (612)934.5659 At Home 934.7870 Wednesday, March 16 Barb and Joanne 1 My/our thanks to you both for your help and support in our congregation's threading through the laby- rinth of city personnel , regulations, and structures _-- in order to get approval for our construction. We 1 realize all it necessary and required for the safety and benefit of our community, and we appreciate that. 1 We also, even more so, appreciate the helpful , patient, and cooperative way you both have assisted us in un- 1 derstanding what we needed to do and in preparing to meet requirements. You've been helpful to Carey Lyons, representing our builder, and you've always been courteous and even creative in finding ways for us to achieve our hoped-for ends. 1 Thank you. I know we'll be continuing to work with the city -- securing a permit itself -- but I want 1 to let you know this stage that we appreciate your work! 1 MAR 18 1988 1 CITY_OF CHANhASStrd i 1 1 1 • II March 15 , 1988 Gary Warren, City Engineer City of Chanhassen Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Warren: I am at a loss to understand the lack of common sense and good judgment incorporated into the design of Chan' s "new" main street. It is the first time I have ever seen a street widened and a median constructed to reduce a former four-lane street into a two-lane street in order to relieve congestion. Naturally it is now even more congested with an ' even greater accident potential . Residents coming from the west are no longer able to reach some local businesses without considerable forethought. Nor will they be able to ' conveniently reach future businesses planned by the city. Patrons of the Dinner Theater are no longer able to locate their entrance and have to backtrack. Getting from point "A" to point "B" is no longer a simple ' procedure, but has become a daily challenge. We must'nt forget "Suicide Corners" by the Pony Express and Frontier Belle, or "Four Ways to Get Creamed Without Trying" . Every time I have driven into Chan I have witnessed near misses at that intersection and the confusion and irri- tation of the motorists. Residents leaving St . Hubert"s Church parking lot or Kenny' s parking lot to the east are no longer able to safely enter main street ' s traffic flow because someone decided it was a good idea to remove the 3-Way Stop Signs previously at that intersection. Another brilliant move creating ' yet another traffic hazard and more confusion and irritation - all in one block. Kenny' s parking lot entrance/exit on the west is blocked a good deal of the time because of congestion at that intersection. The return of the Stop signs to Great 1-lains could help alleviate the con- gestion that builds up at the next intersection, but evidently no one has given this any thought . As things now stand , those future Chan boutiques could feature T-shirts with "I Survived Chanhassen' s Main Street" . ' That is if the customers are e' en able to reach the boutiques without driving over the median. Who is responsible for this asinine planning': Before construction began, input from our Fire Department advised that their fire equipment would be unable to manuever around the median, but the median was installed anyway only to be ripped out later. Why wasn' t someone listening? I realize Chan' s redevelopment has been the prime interest of some residents for quite sometime, but I would think a little more construe- ' tive planning was in order before someone was turned loose to design a street which has created traffic hazards , congestion, conKsion, irritations, and inconveniences - not to mention the wrath of unsuspecting motorists. If these same individuals are responsible for Chan' s future redevelopment plans , then I believe we are in big trouble. Respectively, MAR 1 5 1988 Marcy`Kurimchak (Mrs. ) CC: Chan City Council CITY OFCHANHASSEN 7130 Utica Lane 11 Y Chanhassen, MN 55317 ", II CITYOF \ • CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 ' March 24, 1988 ' Mrs. Marcy Kurimchak 7130 Utica Lane Chanhassen, MN 55317 , Dear Mrs . Kurimchak: Thank you for your March 15, 1988 , letter regarding the Downtown , Improvement Project. Similar concerns and frustrations have been expressed by other area residents, the City Council, Chanhassen HRA and at times City staff. This has been a challenging and frustrating process for us all at times, however, it is necessary and helpful to keep in mind that some of the difficulties are the direct result of the project being approximately one-half 11 complete at this time. Phased Project The Downtown Improvement Project is a project that is designed and being constructed, by necessity, in two phases to accommodate the needs, requirements, and changes that will occur in the down- town area in the next ten to twenty years. There is no question that at present certain accesses to some West 78th Street busi- nesses is now difficult. With implementation of the future develop- ment plans for the area, particularly those proposed for the north side of West 78th Street, the roadway design and access issues become more reasonable. We believe that your concern about residents not being able to " . . .conveniently reach future businesses planned by the City" is incorrect. The roadway improve- ments have incorporated the best available information into the design. Items such as safety, access, and effective traffic movement on West 78th Street were high priorities by the City in its review of these plans. Many times giving priority to one issue such as safety meant compromising on another such as access . Like many complex decisions one makes , there are compro- mises involved. The development plans for each site along West 78th Street are, and will be as they are submitted, carefully reviewed to ensure compatibility with the new roadway layout and downtown theme. I I Mrs . Marcy Kurimchak March 24, 1988 Page 2 Traffic Lanes It has been expressed more than once that West 78th Street was a four-lane road which is now reduced to two lanes. Factually this is correct. The old roadway width did allow for four lanes; however, in reality the function of West 78th Street as a moving four-lane roadway was rare. Parking, as you both sides of the street consistently reducing know, in effect to two moving lanes - one in each direction. As the roadway is now designed, no longer do the motorist and street parker conflict. The passing motorist does not have to concern himself with a pedestrian running out between two parked cars, or I the opening of the driver or rear passenger car door just as she is going by. With the exception of intersection locations, the median design concept effectively separates o I margin of twenty feet or more, eliminating any traffic by a head-on collision, which was certainl g y for ire length of the old West 78th Street,certainly possible for the entire ITH_101/West_78th Street Intersection There is no question that the intersection of TH 101 and West I 78th Street has been a trouble spot this winter. The City Council and City staff have been aware of this for some time, and requested the City' s consultant (BRW) to work with the I Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on alternative solutions to the current problems. This intersection is within the jurisdiction of MnDOT, and as such any changes must be reviewed and approved by them. Proposed corrections to this intersection have been presented to the City Council, Chanhassen HRA, and the Public Safety Committee. These corrections are currently being designed and will be constructed as soon as possible II this spring. Other than signage modifications , most of the changes could not be implemented during the winter months . II 3-Way Stop Your concerns regarding the g Great Plains Boulevard/TH 101 inter- section ( Pauly' s Bottle Shop/Kenny' s Market) are again concerns the City is aware of. West 78th Street through this area is also under the jurisdiction of MnDOT. The removal of the three- way stop was the result of a review of this roadway by MnDOT. II The movement of eastbound or westbound Highway 101 traffic in this area receives priority. As can be seen at both of the intersections to the east of Great Plains Boulevard, i .e. Frontier Trail and Erie Avenue, the stop signs are utilized only on the intersecting street of the three-way intersection. Through movement of traffic would be significantly impaired by stop signs at any one of these three intersections . The final decision to remove the three-way stop was made by MnDOT, but not arbitrarily. Removal of the three-way stop is consistent with CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Barbara Dacy, City Planner DATE: March 24, 1988 SUBJ: Update on United Mailing Parking Area Issues - Site Plan #84-3 This is to follow up on my memo of January 25 , 1988 , regarding poten- tial violations regarding location of trailers on the 250 car parking lot on the west side of the United Mailing Building. I have spoken with Dick Warren from United Mailing and he has informed me that the storage of the trailers on the western parking lot would occur only between December and March, specifically November 15th through February 15th. He stated that this is the busiest time period during the year for United Mailing. He stated that the expansion to the east of the existing building as approved in 1984 will not occur for several months . He stated that because of the postal rate increase and the drop in the value of the dollar, costs have increased and mailing volumes have decreased. Mr. Warren explained that they are considering postponing construction of a 4 , 000 to 5 ,000 square foot mezzanine area as well. Given the temporary nature of the storage of trailers on the west side of the building, I informed Mr. Warren that it would be acceptable to the city if storage of the trailers would only occur between November 15 and February 15 . Consequently, the attorney' s office will prepare a letter of understanding to be signed by both the City and United Mailing to permit the temporary storage of these trailers and preserve the original intent of the site plan approval to prohibit trailer storage on the west side of the United Mailing building. We also discussed the issue of employee parking along Park Road. Mr. Warren stated that he has notified the employees several times regarding the traffic and safety issues involved with parking along Park Road. He stated that despite the abundance of parking, the employees have been recalcitrant in parking in the appropriate area. He stated that United Mailing would support the city if the Public Safety Department were to begin issuing tags for violations of parking near a driveway or fire hydrant. Given the above, I see no further action needed with United Mailing. cc: Jim Chaffee Scott Harr