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SUM 2005 06 13 CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES JUNE 13, 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 Peterson, Councilman Labatt, and Councilman Lundquist COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Tjornhom STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, and Roger Knutson PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS: Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive Ken Wencl 8412 Great Plains Boulevard PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Furlong welcomed members in the audience as well as those watching at home. The agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations: a. Approval of Minutes: -City Council Executive Session Minutes dated May 23, 2005 -City Council Work Session Minutes dated May 23, 2005 -City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated May 23, 2005 Receive Commission Minutes: -Planning Commission Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated May 17, 2005 -Park and Recreation Commission Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated May 24, 2005 b. Approval of Memorial Policy. c. Approval of New Route for the Dave Huffman Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk. d. Approval of Fireworks Permit for July 4, Lake Minnewashta Homeowners Association. e. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, August 20-21, St. Hubert’s Catholic Community Harvest Festival. City Council Summary – June 13, 2005 Resolution#2005-53: f. Approve Resolution for TH 101 GAP Municipal Consent, Project 04-06. Resolution#2005-54: h. Order TH 101 GAP Project 04-06. j. Hidden Creek Meadows: 1) Final Plat Approval 2) Approval of Plans & Specifications and Development Contract Resolution#2005-55: k. Approve Resolution Amending the 2004 Fund Transfers. m. Approve Concrete Quote, 2005 Playground Projects. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. I. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION COMBINING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF TH 212, PROJECT NUMBERS 04-05, 03-09-3, AND 04-06. Rick Dorsey asked for clarification on the wording in the resolution which suggests that no one has any public comments dealing with Project 04-05. He stated that the verbiage in the resolution is saying that the land holders and neighbors have had their chance to speak about the project and are in agreement with it, which is not necessarily the case. Todd Gerhardt explained that the city is consolidating the 2005 MUSA improvement project along with the 101 GAP and 212 project into one project and thus being able to use the 20% assessments from the 2005 MUSA which would make this project qualify for general obligation bonds through the State of Minnesota. Mr. Dorsey stated he did not necessarily want to hold up the bonding part of it but would like to see the other items which are not included as part of the 212 project and which are being preordered, so he can still discuss issues like Lyman Boulevard, the east/west corridor and the general overall use of the area. Mayor Furlong asked Mr. Knutson for a legal opinion on the action being taken with the resolution. Councilman Peterson stated Mr. Dorsey was word smithing something that he didn’t think was relevant. What Mr. Dorsey was asking for in some form or fashion is to continue to be heard. Approving this tonight will not preclude that from happening. Rick Dorsey stated he would like to continue to be heard but doesn’t want the City to say you had your right to speak and we’ve moved forward. Resolution#2005-56: Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council approve the resolution combining improvement projects associated with the construction of TH 212, Project numbers 04-05, 03-09-3, and 04-06. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. L. AWARD OF BID, FINANCIAL SOFTWARE. Councilman Lundquist asked to pull this item off the consent agenda for discussion due to the sizable investment of over $200,000. 2 City Council Summary – June 13, 2005 Resolution#2005-57: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council award the bid of a software package from ACS/Springbrook in the amount of $201,428.50. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None. NDRD HIGHCREST MEADOWS/HIGHCREST MEADOWS 2 & 3 ADDITIONS: A. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF EXISTING UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS. B. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS. C. APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS. Public Present: Name Address Stephanie Seward 7205 Hazeltine Boulevard Paul Oehme presented the staff report on the vacation issue. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Paul Oehme continued with the staff rd report on items B and C, requesting an amendment to the development contract for the 3 Addition stating the owners are Karen Weathers or Yoberry Farms LLC. Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to approve Highcrest ndrd Meadows/Highcrest Meadows 2 & 3 Additions: a. Resolution#2005-58: Vacation of Existing Utility and Drainage Easements. b. Construction Plans & Specifications. rd c. Development Contract as amended for the 3 Addition to reflect the current owner Karen Weathers or Yoberry Farms LLC. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. APPROVAL OF QUIT CLAIM DEED & AGREEMENT FOR THE FORMER WILLIS KLEIN PROPERTY, 8405 GREAT PLAINS BOULEVARD, TH 101 GAP PROJECT 04- 06. Justin Miller presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to close the public hearing. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. Resolution#2005-59: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to approve the resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 8405 Great Plains Boulevard 3 City Council Summary – June 13, 2005 to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the purpose of the Highway 101 GAP project. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. RECEIVE REPORT ON SKATE PARK POLICIES. Todd Hoffman presented the action taken by the Park and Recreation Commission on this item. Councilman Lundquist noted improvement in the cleanliness of the park but had concern the city was going down the same path as last time this issue was discussed in 2001. He would propose something along the lines of a fee, similar to what happens at the rec center, in order to provide things such as a surveillance camera or something like that to help with safety and security. He would not favor the option of closing the park. Councilman Labatt suggested an annual fee with stickers that could be put on the skate board or helmet. He was also interested in looking at Waconia’s ordinance which prohibits skateboarding in the downtown area. Councilman Peterson wanted to hear from staff on how onerous it would be to work through implementing a user fee. Mayor Furlong stated he was not outwardly opposed to the four tier proposal but would like to study the issue further. He would be open to an ordinance restricting the use of skateboards in the downtown area. Todd Gerhardt stated the direction he was hearing from council was to review the permit and sticker approach, and staff would continue to monitor the situation at the skate park. He believes there should be a consequence for an action which would be to close the skate park down for a period of time as a penalty. Todd Hoffman stated he would report back to the council at the end of the summer. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: Todd Gerhardt informed the council that Lifetime Fitness had moved up their grand opening to th July 8 and that construction of Lakewinds grocery store had begun. Also, Mayor Furlong and Todd Gerhardt will be attending the District 276 Leaders Meeting being held at city hall on Wednesday. CORRESPONDENCE PACKET. None. Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.. Submitted by Todd Gerhardt City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim 4