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Correspondence Administrative Section Letter from Residents ofMinnewashta Manor Area received February 18,1998. Memo from Scott Harr re: Accounts Payable Questions dated February 13, 1998. Letter from E.H. Hollenback dated February 12, 1998. f:_' ~.,!...... ; ,~ /lei., ~~l- ee ~i To: From: Subject: cc: The Mayor and Chanhassen City Council Members: Residents of the Minnewashta Manor area Access closures to Highway 7 from the Minnewashta Manor area Anita Benson City Engineer City of Chanhassen Paul Kachelmeyer MNOOI' Project Manager Hwy. 7 Don Ashworth City Administrator City of Chanhassen. RECEIVED FEB 1 8 1998 CITY OF CHANHAS~ Dear Mayor & Members of the Chanhassen City Council As citizens of the Minnewashta Manor area, we would like to advise you, our elected officials, about our concern and lack of support for the proposed access closures to Highway 7 from the Minnewashta Manor area We applaud MNOOI" s attempts to make Highway 7 a safer highway for all of us to travel, however not at the cost of risking our lives and our quality of life in the Minnewashta Manor area It appears MNOOI' is thinking only of its jyrisdiction. Chanhassen must think about the cascading effects this will have. This plan severely limits oPtions now and well into the future. In fact, we feel this plan, if accepted as stated, will have the opposite effect and the area will become more dangerous, for the following reasons: . With less access points, cars will be traveling faster on Highway 7. There will not be the right turns off 7 into Shorewood that currently slows traffic. This alone will cause more accidents. . If traffic is doubled, the westbound right turn lane on Highway 7 onto Sandpiper has the possibility of becoming overcrowded waiting for access to Sandpiper leaving the cars at the end of the turn lane exposed. . A right turn out of Sandpiper in the morning can be frustrating now. If the traffic was to double, it will take longer and cause people to take more chances of getting onto 7. . By installing a left turn lane at Sandpiper for people wishing to travel west, this will block the vision of the traffic attempting to go east and may result in more risky moves. . Sandpiper Trail is simply not wide enough to support this volume of traffic. If people have guests that park on the streets, there is not enough room for two cars to pass at the same time.. . There are many children and pets in this area Yes, there is a leash law and yes parents watch their children. Animals break loose and children run into the street Doubling the amount of traffic on this street is begging for a tragedy. . School buses typically do not turn around on their routes. Most buses will be able to pick kids up in the morning. but will have a difficult time of turning around in the neighborhood to drop the kids off. Kids that live at the east end of the area will have to deal with either school buses turning around in an area not meant for turn around, or they may have to walk to or be dropped off over Yz mile from their homes and asked to walk the rest of the way. . In the unfortunate instance there is an accident at that intersection, the access to an entire neighborhood will be eliminated. . In the case of severe storms, if there are trees down on Sandpiper, the access in and our of the neighborhood will be severely impacted. . MNOOI' has stated that Emergency Vehicle access will be hindered under the proposed plan. If one of the above mentioned instances were to occur, an entire neighborhood will be put in jeopardy and could be deprived of or receive delayed emergency vehicle support . Is Chanhassen ready to make improvements to Sandpiper Trail and the other roads that will be effected by the increased volumes of traffic? When these improvements do occur, how will traffic and emergency vehicl~ be routed then? In order to help MNOOI' and the City of Chanhassen accomplish the goals of making Highway 7 safer, our area would support the following configuration changes: . Reopen West 64th St. as a right turn in only from Highway 41. Also, place speed bumps in the area to keep traffic slow. This will allow the people in the east end of the area to have access to their homes as well as allow emergency vehicle an access point. . Proceed with making the Oriole access a right turn in and out only. This satisfies MNDOT's requirement of fixing one of their target areas and still allows people exit points for morning rush hour. . Leave the Sandpiper and Washta Bay Road access points as they are. According to MNDOT, Shorewood is planning on closing Pleasant Ave. This leaves no reason to change the Washta Bay Road access as this is no longer an intersection. Also, by leaving these areas alone, this should allow savings to help pay for the cost of reopening and putting access lanes to the West 64th St. People traveling west on 1 and wishing to access our area typically turn into the Washta Bay Road exit as a right turn lane already exist. Do not waste the money for a new one at the Sandpiper Trail access point. . Lengthen the Westbound Left Turn Lane on Highway 1 into Sandpiper Trail. With the access to Wood Dr. being closed, the entire left turn lane for East Bound traffic on 1 will be available. We would like to see the entire area used to allow for a better buffer zone for entrance into Sandpiper Tr. . Reduce the speed from the current 50 MPH to 40 or 35 from Highway 41 to Minnewashta Parkway. This is the lowest cost alternative for MNDOT and the city. This alone can reduce accidents and the severity of an accident if it does happen. During the public hearing at the January 26th Council Meeting, it appeared that MNDOT was holding these improvements "over the head" of the City Council by claiming if they do not act soon, they will not make into the budget or project as planned in the year 2000. We appreciate the Councils determination to not listen to these "threats." Also during that meeting, many of these options were offered to MNDOT. It appeared MNDOT had reasons why every option presented would not work We appreciate the council's consideration, resolve and direction to MNDOT to try harder and come up with other alternatives using the publics input. We feel the plan presented is a viable alternative and very reasonable. It accomplishes all of MNDQT' s goals and allows us the access needed, emergency vehicle support, and does not unduly harm, burden or place any of our residents in danger due to increased traffic. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andy Brisley at 414-6029 or 891-8436. Your Constituents The residents of the Minnewashta Manor Area We wish to voice our disapproval of the Proposed MNDOT Plan and support for the Plan as outlined in the letter to the City Council from the Residents ofMinnewashta Manor. Name j . ....... ~IU III ' '-\'J ~~, i'\ l'l ' ,,~./ ,~J v: ,,~I IIA:(~A.... ., ~ .#f~:;~:~l:;~ ~.~~'~' 1" r).- !7:>.J.l ~ r- ~. _ d'--.L..--, L " 'YL'~' Il'I A"T " 'ZL l//.l~zst-....". 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Ie? ~Lj / t;()/J ./ 1 J - tf-.'/.J d V i;J 12 & ~(I ~ /, Iz /?e0! . /C(:/ ;i R ,g / (/)..AA.h ~ - /1 J 'Vl'L/nP J t.t !t. ~ (J We wish to voice our disapproval cL the Proposed MNOOT Plan and support for the Plan as outlined in the letter to the City Council from the Residents clMinnewashta Manor. CITY OF CHANHASSEN ,90 City Center Drive, PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 612.937.1900 General Fax 612.937.5739 Engineering Fax 612.937.9152 Public Safety Fax 612.934.2524 Web www.ci.chanhassen.mn.1IS If) i" F P ;;)f j r/...-f '.. ... I e .~ J~ MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager :1 Scott Harr, Public Safety Director ~C FROM: DATE: February 13, 1998 SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Questions There was a question regarding a "Clinton Cop" bill for $2,994.00? This is the portion of the Clinton Cop position we have funded with Carver County, which served to replace (and lessen) the supplemental traffic fund we used in years past. Please recall this is the position that helps supplement investigative efforts here. There was also a question regarding a Road Rescue bill of $3,500.00 which was an error. Because the equipment for the fire inspections vehicle was OK'd with the '98 budget, and this equipment usually takes as long, if not longer, than the vehicle to obtain, the list had been sent to Road Rescue so they could find out what they had, and what they would need. Their quote came in on their billing form, and was sent to finance; however, the equipment will not be received nor billed to Chanhassen until we reach resolution on the vehicle. SH:lm g:\safety\sh\accpay e City of GflllhllSSeIl. A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a channing downtown, thriving businesses, and beautifill parks. A great place to live, work, and play. E.H. Hollenback 6330 Elm Tree Ave Excelsior, MN 55331 Home Phone 612-474-5797 ~I , ( ~ Don Ashworth, City Manager City of Chanhassen P. O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 K/ /' c1~'f fle:-'~}o i~ r ,C\:'.-'( .,0. -f~ v-I J Ie (;) (/)~ /' hlVJ ,. ('f' IJjy--- et- ~vj-' _::---- February 12, 1998 6--' er K t.. ..e I f"'/?-''. v-'- / o~ (("VV" 0 ~h Dear Don, Part of the year 2000 MN/DOT Highway 7 Safety Improvement Project proposes closing Fir Tree Avenue in Minnewashta Heights. It has been suggested that this closing will put additional traffic on Dogwood Avenue and this traffic could be reduced by moving the Highway 7 access to Dogwood 100 feet to the west. This raises an important safety issue. Because of the curve to the west on Highway 7, 100 feet of sight line will be lost if the access is moved. This translates into less time for vehicles to enter or cross Highway 7. At present, one can enter the highway east bound with no on coming traffic visible from the west and suddenly find a vehicle on your back bumper before you can get up to speed. Shorewood Oaks Drive access on the north side creates its own challenge for those entering Highway 7 when traveling west bound from Dogwood. Also, a number of the Shorewood drivers heading east enter the highway and use the center turn lane to accelerate before entering the east bound traffic lane. Aren't the problems the Shorewood access creates the reason given for closing Fir Tree Avenue? Do we need to be 100 feet closer to this access? I am confused by the numbers used in the year 2000 Report giving the 1997 traffic volumes and the projected volumes for Dogwood Avenue,. (370 and 540). Are all these vehicles using Dogwood? Are there none on Elm Tree? On Saturday, February 7th, I visited with nine of the sixteen home owners on Fir Tree Avenue. I simply asked each how they presently left and returned to the Heights, how they anticipated leaving and returning when Fir Tree Avenue is closed, and the time of day for each trip. I did not tell them why I was asking these questions nor did I direct their responses. I did not mention the relocation of the Dogwood access. The answers are interesting. The attached worksheet demonstrates that (for the nine houses surveyed) Dogwood will not absorb all the additional traffic when Fir Tree is closed. Indeed, only seventeen additional trips will be on Dogwood Avenue versus twenty-seven total for the other streets involved. Fourteen of these trips will be on Elm Tree Avenue! The trip times seem to indicate that there will not be any traffic "rush time" created by the Fir Tree Avenue traffic. I did not canvass the eight homes on Cypress. I suspect these people will use Arbor Lane for east bound travel and Greenbriar for west bound travel, but I don't want to make the same mistake I have been criticizing. The only way to find out is to ask. Safety should be our prime consideration. The greatest risk for a serious accident is getting on and off Highway 7. Please give it your primary consideration. Sincerely, '~--c.t'~h.?d'~~ Hudson Hollenback Dogwood Avenue - A resident on Dogwood Avenue has requested that if ooth the Fir Tree Avenue access and the Cypress Drive access are closed, that the Dogwood Avenue 'Access be moved 100 feet west. If the intersection is moved west the amount of increased traff ic on Dogwood would likely be reduced. The reduction would be due to more traffic likely using Elm Tree Avenue. The overall increase in traffic on the remaining streets would therefore be more evenly distributed. Fir Tree Avenue Close Access Dogwood Avenue Move entrance Cypress Drive Close Access ...-.. -" -.-- ; ; , I , , I , 'It' A/~/ ~.., t:l ~ -- c] a;ff~ ~ " II " \. .....-. ~-- .---... . --~~:~~*~. -~~ ~l~[] _o:_;"-~ \.....(i::5\~~:V G::\ C o=[J ! \ 0 0 . \'{-t;\ {-: \: ~ \ ::U" . r \.5) \ \ . ~ (:Y \\ \\~.::::=:::::::::\ [___I. \ C-,_-- \ __oj ~ 0 ocr~\ 0 c-";j,) 0 ,,\vi 1:> \ 1---\ ". --- --- ~ ~\ : UI -.) \ n n r \. 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A-~ 6; ~9 _ ,_I : )~ psq A"'1 '::': :~1- : I --- I I -r /175 II jOl---<1 IN r I I i I ! I 71 8"1 4 I /0 o , S- I ! ....., I L (~O~J.(_ -rm I. e-rc- rer~ ' z -n4; A J-../ r IC-r -PA-TeD i , i j ; (gn2.L~~/RIPS) , c....( o F G- 6- ~._-~-- , Rt//77kC'~ i I I I ! I I -I I I I I 'I i CITY OF CHANHASSEN 90 City Center Dri!'e, PO Box 147 Chanbassen, Minnesota 55317 Pbone 612.937.1900 General Fax 612.937.5139 E/lgineering Fax 612.937.9152 flublic Safe~y Fax 612.934.2524 m'b II'll'II'. ci.cba/lbassen./I1II.us March 3, 1998 Mr. Patrick Smith, Associate Planner City of Chaska One City Hall Plaza Chaska, MN 55318 Re: Pennant Foods' Expansion Dear Mr. Smith: I am responding to your request to review and comment on Pennant Foods' building expansion. The plans to double the building, places four additional loading docks in proximity of the Trotters Ridge neighborhood in Chanhassen. Weare very concerned that you are not requiring any landscaping at this time because of the future placement of a storm sewer in that area. You also indicated that the storm sewer would be done in conjunction with the City of Chanhassen. In speaking with Charles Folch, City Public Works Director, and Phillip Elkin, Storm Water Management Coordinator, the city has no plans to do a joint storm water project. In fact, we have reviewed development plans for the property to the west and the storm water for that site is being maintained within the City of Chanhassen. We strongly recommend that intensive landscaping be put in place at this time to mitigate the 25-30 daily refrigeration trucks that will be left running at the loading docks. Weare currently monitoring another business in the City of Chaska that is exceeding acceptable noise levels. I am sure that without landscaping, the expansion of Pennant Foods will exceed acceptable noise levels. If you cannot put the storm sewer in place at this time, thus delaying the installation of landscaping, may be the expansion is premature. Thank you for consideration of these comments. Sincerely, ~tt.^dry'v /rAr'N- I, ~1 Kathryn R. Aanenson, AICP Planning Director c: City Council g:\plan\ka\pennant foods.doc Ie Ci~y ofChal/bassel/. A growing community witb cleillllakes, qUidit)' scbools, a clw7I1il/g dO/l'lIto/l'n, tbril'ing busil/esses, and beautiful parks. A great place to li/'e, work, and play March 2, 1998 St. Hubert Catholic Community Ms. Sharmin Al-Jaff City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Sharmin: In follow-up to the meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 1998 St.Hubert's and Chapel Hill request a meeting with all necessary city decision makers to discuss expediting the process of the Old Town Plan as it impacts St.Hubert's property in District 11. The timeline referenced in the minutes of the January 13, 1998 meeting and announced at the January 24, 1998 meeting is now the only obstacle preventing St. Hubert's and Chapel Hill from finalizing the transition of the property. From Chapel Hill's perspective, it is essential to have the maximum lead time necessary to prepare the site and move its entire school operations to start school the beginning of September. From St. Hubert's perspective, we had an agreement with the city that there would be no moratoriums placed on the transition of its property. To that end, we worked with city staffin 1997 to develop the plan that was to be finalized in 1997. At this point, a delay of the magnitude announced at Tuesday's meeting could jeopardize the sale with Chapel Hill. St. Hubert's has to have a decision by the City on this matter within two weeks of the date of this letter. We jointly request a meeting with the city the week of March 2 which would take place at a time convenient to all parties involved. The purpose of this meeting would be to discuss all parties' needs so that St. Hubert's and Chapel Hill can proceed with the sale that is now pending. Please contact us at to your earliest convenience to set up the date for the meeting. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Respectful submitted, ~. ?/LL- Fr. Stephen ~riCk, Pastor St. Hubert's Catholic Community Robert J. S , C irman Chapel Hill Academ New Site Committee cc: Mayor Nancy Mancino Councilman Steve Berquist 8201 Main Street Chanhassen Minnesota 55317-9647 Parish Office (612) 934-9106 · School Office (612) 934-6003 . FAX (612) 934-8209