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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 28, 2014
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Laufenburger, Councilwoman Ernst,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Kathleen Aho Springsted
Julie Frick Carver County
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong announced that the City of Chanhassen, in partnership
with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Carver County, cordially invites all Chanhassen residents
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to enjoy a free day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on Friday, August 8.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to approve
the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated July 14, 2014
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated July 15, 2014
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated June 24, 2014
Resolution #2014-49:
4. Approve Resolution Authorizing Call and Payment of 2004 G.O. Utility
Revenue Bonds
5. Award of Bid, Tennis/Pickleball Court Improvements
6. Item Deleted.
Resolution #2014-50:
7. Accept Land Donation, Outlot B, Bluff Creek Corporate Center, Family
of Christ Lutheran Church
Resolution #2014-51:
8. Approve Application for the Metropolitan Council’s Clean Water Fund
Inflow & Infiltration Grant
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jeff Enevold awarded the Sheriff’s
Office Citizen Coins to Paris Marcy and Fred Riese and told stories of the community service they had
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performed to receive these coins. He discussed that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension recently
released the 2014 Uniform Crime Reports and showed comparisons of Chanhassen to Chaska,
Farmington, Lino Lakes and Rosemount for Part I and Part II crimes. Chief Don Johnson provided
numbers on staffing levels, year to date calls, training hours, equipment testing, grill fires, and business
inspections. Councilman Laufenburger asked about National Night Out. Chief Don Johnson introduced
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the following three fire fighters who received their black hats on July 7: David Arion, Erik Formico and
Joe LeFevere.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF G.O. DEBT FOR CENTENNIAL HILLS
APARTMENTS AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION AUTHORITY.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the current
debt. Councilwoman Ernst asked about the annual fee of $31,000 and the breakdown of the cost
estimates. Greg Sticha stated he had emailed that to council members but would re-send it tomorrow.
Kathy Aho with Springsted reviewed the breakdown of costs included with this remodeling project.
Councilman Laufenburger asked staff to comment on if there was any financial cash obligation on the
part of the City and if there is any impact on the City’s AAA bond rating. Councilwoman Ernst asked for
clarification of what was included in the $5 million dollars. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for
clarification of the category called general conditions/requirements for $128,000. After comments from
council members the following motion was made.
Resolution #2014-52: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
City Council approves the attached resolution authorizing the Carver County Community
Development Agency to issue bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5 million to
refinance and improve a qualified housing development project and the pledge of a full faith and
credit of the City of Chanhassen thereto and authorizing the execution and delivery of related
documents. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PRESERVE AT RICE LAKE, NORTH OF TH 212, SOUTHEAST INTERSECTION OF TIGUA
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LANE AND WEST 86 STREET, APPLICANT: JOHN KNOBLAUCH, J&S VENTURES 1,
INC.:
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENT, TRAIL EASEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
Kate Aanenson explained that this item is usually on the consent agenda but because it’s been a year since
the council last saw this she would provide an update on the project. Councilwoman Ernst asked for
clarification on the private street. Councilman Laufenburger asked staff to comment on conditions that
no longer apply and those conditions that still apply. The applicant, John Knoblauch explained the reason
for the delay with the project and his desire to begin grading and blacktopping before winter. After
comments from council members, the following motions were made.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council grants final plat approval of Planning Case #2013-12 for Preserve at Rice Lake to
subdivide 13.22 acres into 16 lots and 2 outlots as shown in plans dated Received June 13, 2014,
subject to the following conditions:
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Planning Department Conditions
1. All lots must comply with the following table:
COMPLIANCE TABLE
Maximum
Area Width Depth
Hardcover Notes
(square feet) (feet) (feet)
(square feet)
60 at
PUD 10,000 building 100 30 percent
setback
L1 B1 10,085 129 122 3,025 Wetland
L2 B1 10,001 90 108 3,000 Wetland
L3 B1 11,324 152 109 3,397 Wetland
L4 B1 10,281 76 143 3,084 Wetland
L5 B1 10,103 70 146 3,031
L6 B1 10,301 63 134 3,090
L7 B1 10,017 62 128 3,005
L8 B1 10,000 62 128 3,000 Wetland
L9 B1 10,187 62 129 3,056 Wetland
L10 B1 10,024 63 123 3,007 Wetland
65 (building
L11 B1 12,083 116 3,625 Wetland
setback)
65 (building
L12 B1 10,017 118 3,005 Wetland
setback)
Wetland, * area of neck
108 (building
L1 B2 14,085* 132 4,225 (4,961 sq. ft.) excluded from
setback)
lot area calculations
L2 B2 10,781 91 106 3,234 Corner lot
L3 B2 10,000 106 127 3,000
L4 B2 10,003 90 148 3,001
6.47 acres open
Outlot A 282,005
space/wetlands
1.09 acres open
Outlot B 47,560
space/wetlands
ROW 72,332 1.66 acres
TOTAL 576,299 13.23 acres
Wetland setback:
20-foot buffer, 30-foot principal structure, 15-foot accessory structure.
Front:
25 feet
Rear:
30 feet, accessory structure 15 feet
Side:
10-foot house, 5-foot garage
Environmental Resources Conditions
1. All relocated trees shall be warranted for two seasons and replaced by developer if dead or dying
within that time period. All overstory trees must be a minimum of 2.5” diameter and all understory
trees must be a minimum of 1.5” diameter or 6’ height.
Building Official Conditions
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1.
Provide a 1:200 “clean” plat drawing (for addressing).
2.
Proposed street-name “PRESERVE COURT” is acceptable.
3.
Buildings may be required to be designed by an architect and/or engineer as determined by the
Building Official.
4.
A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before permits can
be issued.
5.
Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a professional engineer.
6.
Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
7.
The applicant and or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to
discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Fire Marshal Conditions
1.
An additional fire hydrant will be required at the southwest corner of Lot 1.
2.
A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
3.
Prior to combustible construction, fire apparatus access roads capable of supporting the weight of fire
apparatus shall be made serviceable.
4.
Temporary street signs shall be installed prior to and during time of construction.
5.
Prior to combustible construction fire hydrants must be made serviceable.
Engineering Department Conditions
1. Advanced warning and speed advisory signs are required where the design speed is less than 30 mph.
2. The site plan and HydroCAD model must be revised to address the following comments:
a. Peak discharge rates are proposed to increase at the following locations:
i. Runoff leaving the western portion of Wetland A for the 2, 10 and 100 year design events.
ii. Runoff leaving the site to the north of the eastern portion of Wetland A for the snowmelt event.
iii. Runoff leaving the site to the north of the western portion of Wetland A for all events.
b. The applicant must provide calculations (or submit a model) demonstrating that the city’s
requirements for water quality are satisfied.
3. The developer shall replace the 18” culvert north of the site with a new pipe that provides the same
capacity.
4. The lowest floor elevation of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 need to be adjusted to maintain three feet of
separation from the groundwater.
5. If groundwater is encountered during site construction the lowest floor elevations must be adjusted so
that there is a minimum three-foot separation.
6. The developer must acquire any necessary permits from MnDOT for grading or drainage.
7. It is difficult to discern between the proposed contours, lot lines and setback lines. The developer’s
engineer is requested to change the drawing line weights.
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8. Some homes may choose to install a privately-owned and maintained booster to provide a higher
water pressure.
9. The owner of Lot 11, Block 1, Preserve at Rice Lake must be recorded in favor of 8591 Tigua Lane to
allow for the water service installation. This easement shall be recorded with the final plat.
10. An Encroachment Agreement shall be recorded against Lot 11, Block 1, and Outlot A, Preserve at
Rice Lake with the final plat to allow for the private water service to 8591 Tigua Lane.
11. Final Plat approval is contingent upon filing the drainage and utility easement on the property to the
north, 8591 Tigua Lane.
12. A portion of the trunk sewer and water hookup fees (WAC and SAC, respectively) must be paid in
cash with the final plat:
WAC 16 units x $1,886/unit = $30,176
SAC 16 units x $664/unit = $10,624
The remainder of the WAC and SAC fees and the MCES SAC fee shall be paid with the building
permit application at the rate in effect at that time.
13. The proposed location of the catch basin on the east side of the cul de sac must be shifted so that it
will not conflict with the pedestrian ramp to the trail between Lots 11 and 12, Block 1.
14. The Agreement between the City and MnDOT to allow for the construction of the noise wall within
MnDOT right of way must be executed before the final plat is recorded.
15. A trail easement between Lots 11 and 12, Block 1, must be filed with the final plat.
16. The applicant must apply for and receive an NPDES permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency and provide evidence to the city prior to grading the site.
17. The following changes need to be incorporated into the SWPPP before any site grading can occur:
a. The sheet labeled Appendix C-1: Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall show erosion control
blanket covering the disturbed areas adjacent to the road crossing the wetland and above the 894’
contour for the most southwesterly pond.
b. All erosion control blanket except in the overland emergency overflow areas shall either be
netting free or use jute netting or another biodegradable material approved by the City.
c. Topsoil shall be stripped and stockpiled in a berm on the up-gradient side of the silt fence. This
shall be indicated on Appendix C-1: Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
d. Sheets L-1 and L-2 shall be added to the SWPPP after Appendix C-2 as these are part of the Final
Stabilization Plan for the site.
Water Resources Coordinator Conditions
1. An escrow in the amount of $62,815 will be due with the final plat for erosion and sediment control.
2. There is significant evidence of gully erosion at both off-site discharge locations. Rates must be
reduced below existing discharge rates or efforts must be taken to stabilize these discharge points to
prevent further channel incision and head cutting.
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3. Wetland buffers are required around all wetlands on site. Extend buffer around wetland E.
4. Before permits are issued for any lot adjacent to a wetland, the developer shall install wetland buffer
signs as shown on sheet L1 Landscape Plan / Planting Plan. A $750.00 security will be required at
time of final plat.
5. Minnesota Department of Transportation right-of-way is outside of the City of Chanhassen’s WCA
jurisdiction as MnDOT is their own LGU. Chanhassen’s review of wetland boundaries ended at the
property limits. The applicant must get all appropriate approvals from MnDOT for work on the
sound wall.
6. The development must comply with the MN Rules Chapter 6120 and the DNR must issue their
concurrence to this effect.
7. Estimated Surface Water Management Connection charges due at the time of final plat are
$69,983.50. Provide area of wetland buffer and preservation/volume reduction area after
development to accurately calculate credit.
8. The land owner and the selected contractor must provide a Landowner Statement and Contractor
Responsibility for Work in Wetlands or Public Waters form to the City prior to working on the road
crossing into the site. This form is available on the Board of Soil and Water Resources website.
9. Signs shall be placed along the preservation area to protect the area from encroachment after build
out, as shown on sheet L-1, prior to any permits being issued for any lot.
10. Seeded areas within the outlots shall be established and managed according to guidelines and policies
developed by the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources as are available on their website.
11. The applicant shall comply with all MnDOT requirements for any work within their right-of-way, i.e.
noise wall, landscaping, etc.
12. Before the final plat is recorded the DNR must approve the wetland vegetation management plan.
13. Outlots A and B shall be deeded to the city.
Park and Recreation Conditions
1. Fifty-percent (50%) of park fees shall be collected in consideration for the dedication of Outlots A and B.
The park fees shall be collected in full at the rate in force upon final plat submission and approval. At
today’s rate these fees would total $46,400 (16 lots X $5,800 per lot/2).
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2. Construction of the 8-foot wide neighborhood trail connection from the public street to the
corner of the property at connection point to existing trail.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the development contract, drainage and utility easement, trail easement and
construction plans and specifications for Preserve at Rice Lake conditioned upon the applicant
supplying the City with a cash escrow or letter of credit for $1,113,979.19 and pay a cash fee of
$183,479.13. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Furlong mentioned upcoming events, Tour de Tonka and
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National Night Out on August 5. Laurie Hokkanen noted a record number of 51 neighborhoods have
signed up and provided contact information with Crime Prevention Specialist, Beth Hoiseth. Mayor
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Furlong mentioned Chanhassen Day at the Arboretum on August 8 and thanked everyone involved with
the construction of Pioneer Pass Park.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt informed the Council that he is meeting with
David Hughes from Hennepin County to discuss helping Chanhassen residents who live in Hennepin
County.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Mayor Furlong asked staff to provide an update on the
neighborhood meeting that was held regarding the Dakota Avenue and Lake Drive intersection.
Councilman Laufenburger asked if extension of the median would be in conjunction with development of
the Sinclair site. The City Engineer explained it would be done in conjunction with the City’s overlay
project.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council meeting was
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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