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Administrative Section ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Letter to Jiaqing Lai and Le-Min Yin dated May 1, 1998. Letters In Favor Of and Against the Construction of Coulter Boulevard: · Letter from Vii Sacchet on behalf of the Environmental Commission dated May 5, 1998. · Letter from Earl Milbrath, Chair, Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce dated April 20, 1998. · Letter from Thomas Kordonowy, Chaska Gateway Partners dated April 6, 1998. · Letter from Scott Peters, MnDOT dated July 9, 1997. · Letter from Yvonne Crocker, MnDOT dated April 17, 1998. · Letter from Dave Headla dated April 3, 1998. · Letter from Linda Jansen dated March 10, 1998. · Memo from Todd Hoffman dated May 6, 1998 including report from HKGl. · Memo from Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator dated May 6, 1998. Letter from Bob Copeland dated April 30, 1998. Letter from Maida & Jim Eggers dated April 23, 1998. Letter from Anne Denny, St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance dated April 24, 1998. Letter to Pastor Rod Anderson, St. Andrew Lutheran Church dated April 24, 1998. Letter from Amy Filipek, City of St. Peter dated April 20, 1998. Chanhassen Recreation Center 1997 Annual Report (Council member packets only). ~~i_'- CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 City Center Dri!'e, PO Box 147 Cbilnbassen, Minnesota 55317 Pbone 612.937.1900 General Fax 612.937.5739 Engineering Fax 612.937.9152 Public Safery Fax 612.934.2524 W'eb 1l'1l'1l'.ci.cbanbllisell.lUn,us May 1, 1998 Jiaqing Lai and Le-Min Yin 835 Lake Susan Hills Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Jiaqing and Le-Min: Thank you for your phone calls earlier this week and your letter dated April 27, 1998. Like you, I am concerned that the city's construction activities at Prairie Knoll Park is negatively impacting your property at 835 Lake Susan Hills Drive. As promised, I have directed Mr. Dale Gregory, the City's Park Superintendent to investigate this issue and resolve the problem. Upon completing his inspection, Dale will contact you with his findings. At the very least, I anticipate that we will be installing an erosion control barrier until such time that the new grass is established. Thank you for working with us to solve this problem. ~~ I' J tIt 1,1, l,g. . ~ ,)1. ! {)rP' V ((/~ ,'Hf)~ /#4jl#'fl Todd Hoffman Park & Recreation Director TH:k c: Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent 'vMayor and City Council Park & Recreation Commission g:\park\th \jiaq ing.doc Tbe City ofCballbasmr. A growing cOlUm/miry with cleanlakei, qualit)' schooli, a cbanning dowllfown, tbriving bwinesses, and beautiful parks. A great place to lil'e, work. tlI. To: Mayor and City Council of Chanhassen From: Sue Morgan, Susan Markert, Dr. Andrew Leith, and Uli Sacchet, Members of the Environmental Commission Date: 5-5-1998 RE: O'Shaughnessy nature park ~ Dear Mayor and City Council of Chanhassen, After having been approached by concerned residents about the Coulter Drive extension through the O'Shaughnessy site, we had an informal Environmental Commission meeting last night to get a briefing from City Engineering and Parks & Rec staff on this issue. The four of us present at that meeting unanimously decided to make the following statement: We strongly recommend to preserve and restore the O'Shaughnessy nature area and not to put a road through it. This will be the largest contiguous natural area not only in the Bluff Creek Watershed but between the Minnesota River and Lake Minnewashta. A road through this property would significantly diminish its value as a natural habitat. Decisions that are made regarding this road will set the tone for the rest of the entire Bluff Creek Watershed Management Plan. We trust you will decide for the good of the whole. Sincerely, Vi c:2&i (IlL N) Sue Morgan, Susan Markert, Dr. Andrew Leith, Uli Sacchet Members of the Environmental Commission Mayor Nancy Mancino City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 (2e - , .), _./ g. ?(( <:.. T;"LY /,\ )),., i 'f .'~ e;.' /.: April 20, 1998 Dear Mayor Mancino: --/:)) '-: '- f/..;$ ;....(( (;1-- . II' ,).~ t/,..i(.. y (v 1.; ~_, /1' r:l '" ;. I l ..;: '.e S'f".t:. ~1~'_-. ~_._!' " ,-.;- .;) - ......, The issues pertaining to the extension of Coulter Boulevard were considered by the Board of Directors of the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce at our April 7 meeting. We invited Howard Dahlgren and Todd Hoffman to present their perspectives on the project; and Chanhassen residents Linda Janson and Mike Mullins also attended and voiced their opinions. We understand that the Chanhassen Engineering and Pla..'1Ling staff support completion of the long planned extension, while the Park and Recreation staff oppose it. The Board concluded unanimously, with one abstention, that we should advise you and the City Council that we strongly oppose the abortion of the Coulter Boulevard extension, for the following reasons: . As you and Council members Senn and Mason heard at our last General Meeting, our members recognize that transportation is one of the most critical issues facing the Chanhassen business and residential community. Coulter Boulevard has long been planned as an east/west lateral south of Highway 5 and a major part of ;the City's transportation system. It will allow people working in the Arboretum business park to reach downtown businesses without having to use Highway 5, also give residents this option as well. Without it, many residents and employees may elect to drive to the Chaska business areas instead. . Equally important to the continued economic development of Chanhassen is the need to maintain commitments made to developers and the business community and avoid costly "surprises" midway in projects. Business and the City must be able to operate in good faith and expect commitments to be honored. I: ~ . . , . The Chanhassen Chamber does not usually take formal positions on items before the City Council but felt it was appropriate to do so on this very critical issue. Thank you for considering our views, and we look forward to working with you and the Council in the future on issues directly affecting our membership. Sincerely, ~~~ Earl Milbrath Chair, Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce cnv OF CHANHASSE~ rn~@~~Wrn[ID ; -). \ i) , 'lqC;t>'-' 1\1' i\ (J vv CC: Don Ashworth, Chanhassen City Manager ENGIMEERI.MG DEPT- 80 West 78th Street. Chanhassen. MN 55317. (612) 934-3903. fax (612) 934-3561 04/06/98 15:43 FAX 612 473 7058 APR-B6-1998 14=46 Ue$el~ Miller STEINER l4J 0021006 P.1!!I1!!I2/0Ii:lEi April 6. 1998 The Honorable Mayor and Councilmembcrs City of Ch8J1.ha.;sCIl 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen., Minnesota 55317 BY FACSIMILE AND FIRST CLASS MAIL Re: Arboretum Business Park , ,Dear Mayor anci Councilmcmbers: This letter is sUbmitted on behalf of Chaska Gateway Partners Limited Partnership ("Chaska Gateway Partners"), the OWDt:T and developer of the Arboretum Business Park PUD Development It bas come to OUl" atten.tion that the City of Chanhassen has been asked to consider disl.":ontinuing or abandoning part of Phase n of the Arboretum Business Park/Coulter Boulevard Public Improvement Project. Specifically~ it is our und.erstanding it bas been proposed that the C~ty Council consider not proceeding with the extcasion of Coulter Boulevard from Century Boulevard to Galpin Boulevard.. The purpose of this letter is to notify the City of Cft~ua Gateway Parmers' objection to any reconsideration by the City of its commitment to complete the C01:lStnlcti01l ofCoultel' Boulevard east of Century Boulevard as a public improvement project. Chaska. Oateway Partnm believes the CitY of Chal'h~~sen assumed a commitment to complete c:oDStl"L1Ction of Coulter Boulevard east of CentUJy Boulevard in connection with its approvals of the Arboretum Business Park pun and Plat. 'This commitment derives. from a number of sources. which are: 1. At virtually eoJezy stage of the approval prcc:ess. City staff acd other governmenTal agen.c:ies have recotnrnended or required that Coulter Boulevard be extended east of Century Boulevard. The July '9. 1997 letter from Scott Peters of the Minm:sota Department of Transportation to Charles Folch (copy attached) ~tatcs: "MJJ/DOT strongly encourages the City to commit to extending Coulter Boulevard eastward... In addition. aceording to Mr. PetcIS' lc:tter, the City's Highway S Corridor l..and Use Study concludes there is a need for "a continuous South Access Boulevard between m 41 and Powers Boulevard". Consistent with the rccoIOmendations ofMnlDOT, the July 28, 1997 Memorandum from Robert Generous to Donald Ashworth states thai, while the first develapmeDt phase of Aroom;um Business Park did not require that Coulter Boulevard be completed. east of Century Boulevard, the ca.sterly extension of Coulter Boulevard Iti.! an impottant link in the City's overall transportation pIon. The City should plan accordingly as fUture phases of development occur." Consistent with and. in response to the above recommendations and requir=ncnts of the City and MnlDOT. Chaska Gateway Partners designed, planned and configured the Arboretum Business Park Plat to allow for and ac:.commodatc the constru&:1ion of Coulter Boulevard east of Century Boulevard as part of the Phase II public: improvements in Arboretum Business Park. The easterly extension of Coulter Boulevard was an in~gral part of the pJRnni"f 8Dd design pmc:ess for Arboretwn Business Park. Had the City not required and co~ to completion ofthc easterly extension of Coulter Boulevard. the plat would have been. designed and developed differently. Further, Chaska Gateway Partners would not have a.gr'IiIed to a number ofthc obligations and commitments that it assumed. in connection with approval of the PUD an~ plat. In other words. Chaska 04/Uti/~~ 15:44 PAX 612 473 7058 STEINER ~ 003/006 APR-06-1998 14:47 Uesely Miller- P.l2lB3/006 April 6, 1998 Page 2 Gateway Partners has ~ ixrevo~able decisions and substantial financial commitments, as detailed below, in reliance on the City's commitment to complete the easterly extension of Coul=- Boulevard. 2. As part of its approval of the Arboretum Business Park PUD and plat, we believe the Cbsnhassen City Council adopted. a number of fWd.ingl specifieally supporting or requiring the completion of Coulter Boulevard east of CcntL1lY Boulevard. We believe these to have included findings that the overall traffie management p~ for the development pznmoted a morc efficient and. effective use of the subject property and that the traftic m~erncmt and design ~bni'lu.es and proposed road improvements r=:lucecl the potential for traffic conflictS rmd. 'Were consistent with the City's Highway S Corridor Land Use Study. It would be con1raI)' to the intI:nt of th&:Sc findings for the City to now repudiate its commitment to complete the construction. of Coulter BouleVard east of Cel1M)' Boulevard.. 3. The F casibility Study prepazed for the City by BoneSTlOO Rosene Anderik and Associates for the Arboretum Businc:8s park!Cowter Boulevard. Public Improvements states: We reaimmead. that Coulter Boulewrd be const:rw:;tecl to iDcreasc the level of service for local traffic and to inm'cue the safety of local trips. The Feasibility Study goes on to State that those improvmJCnts are to be completed in phases and that Phase 11 of those public improvements is to be completed in 1998 and will include: "street constru~on on Coulter BouleVard". We believe this Feasibility Study was approved and adopted by 'the Chanbassen City Council. It is also our unc1erstBnding the City Council has initiated the process of obtaining plans and specifications and proceeding with the Phase II work in 1998. Tbese actions evidence the City's commitment to proceed with the construction of Coulter Boulevare and the reasonableness of' Cbaska GaUlway Partner's reliance on this commitmcn~ by the City. 4. Paragraph 3 of the "General Conditions" anachcd as Exhibit B to the August 25, 1997 Development CoD.tr8etIPUD Agreement betw=n the City and Cbaska Ga=way Par1nCIS prohibits the City from amf'-t'd;ng its Co~nsive Plan in my Ir1Dl1tICI' that would "aft'ect the use, clevelopmen.t, density, lot size, lot layout. or dedications of the [Arboretum Business Park. Plat]". This obligation of the City is also embodied in MinD.. Stat. 462.358. Subd. 3c. It is our undcr.rtanding 1he City's Comprebmlsive Plan shows Coulter Boulevard. to be extended west fi'om Galpin Boulevard to State Trunk Highway 41 through the Arboretum Business Park sit&::. Th\JS, repudiation of the City's commitment 10 complete Coulter Boulevard would require an amenclrnent to the CompreheDsive Plan that would net be permitted by the Development Con~tlPUD Agreement or Minn. S!a1. 462.358, SubeL 3c. S. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Chaska Qa!cway PartnerS bas t:ransmred P10perty to the City of Cbanbassen and mcw:red sigDific:ant financial liabilities in reliance on the City's commitment to complete Coulter Boulevard east of CentUl)' Boulevard. You will recall that, iJ:i addition to dedicating 11.73 acres of up-land to the City to meet the park dedication requirement, Chaska Gateway partners also donated 26.13 ac:res ofwetlmcl to the City and sold the City 10.S acres ofqp-land. for 5200.000.00, repayable without interest over a five year period of tUne. The present value oftbe 5200,000.00 to be paid by the City for the 10.5 c::\filt:~uQ\c"4II'lh...lU' Uq/UO/~~ lo:qq ~AA ijl~ 473 705~ APR-06-1998 14:48 vesely Miller STEINER ~ 0041006 P.BB4/006 April 6~ 1998 Page 3 acres of Qp-l~ represents a :fraction of that property's actUal value. Chaska Gateway Partners would not have ageed to the land. d~t'Iarl(')n and discounted sale of 10.5 aaes ofup-land to the Cit)' had. the City not eommitted to extending Coulter Boulevard east to Galpin Boulevard. Th.e partnership also dedicated approximately two acres of right-of-way l!lJ'ea for Coulter Boulevard in reliance co the City's rnmmhment to complete construction of the street. In our opinion. the actual value of the up-land ~.Lop.:rty and road right.of-way transferred to the City in reliance 011 the City's commitment to cons1ruct Coulter Boulevard exceeded S 1 ,000,000.00. In addition,. the partnership has spent $670562.00 grading the Coulter Boulevard right-of-way area in preparatien fer street construction by the City. These items fepresetlt financ:iallosscs .that will be incuaed by Chaska Gateway Partners if the City repudiates its commitment to complete constrUCtion of Coulter Boulevard. In view of the items outlined in this letter. you can appreciate that ChR9ka Gateway Partners strongly objects to any reconsideration by the City of itS commi1ment to complete coDStru~on of Coulter Boulevard east of Centu:y Boulevard. Iftbc City docs abandon this project, we wish to make it dear that the partnership will have no alternative but to pUl'Sue its legal remedies to enforce the City's commitment to complete Coulter Boulevard or recover compensation for the significant fUw1cia11Qsses incurred by the partnefship in reliance on Cnys ~oInInianent to complete the street improvements. We trust that it will not become necessary to do so, and hope to continue to work in a cooperative manna with the CitY of Chanh3-q,sen to complete the Arboretwn Business Park development as originally approved. cc: Don8.ld Ashworth. Chanhssscn City Manaaer - by facsimile Cbarles Foldt, Chanhassen City Engineer - by facsimile Jeremy S. Steiner. Vesely, Millet & Steincr~ P.A. JSS:njj EncloslUCS Lf:~ C ~5KA r;47EwAY ~~ c:\filc\c:h_a\dlanlllla.llr I /1-1-3 ,f,~\""EiS01:t ... " 2 ! s "+... ~,l o~ T.... Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan Division Waters Edge 1500 West County Road 82 Roseville, MN 55113 July 9, 1997 Charles Folch City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Charles Folch: SUBJECT: Extension of Coulter Boulevard This letter is in response to our meeting of July 8, 1997 when we learned that Coulter Boulevard may not have a continuous connection. Mn/DOT strongly encourages the City to commit to extending Coulter Boulevard eastward. We expect that the proposed Gateway Business Park will generate high levels of traffic. Expecting that one access to TH 5 will handle all of the development's local access is not reasonable. Arterial roadways such as TH 5 serve regional mobility needs rather than to provide primary property access. The proposed development may compromise TH 5 operation and safety when accommodating local trips. A local street network most safely accommodates local circulation and property access needs. Regional highways cannot be a substitute for an adequate local street network. It is increasingly important that we effectively manage the region's highways. Safety and congestion problems are many, and solutions are more difficult and costly to implement. Regional highways are difficult to replace and they are a vital resource to the Twin Cities and the state. TH 5 is essential for the daily, social and economic interactions of many and we must manage it for the benefit of the region as a whole. We concur with the City ofChanhassen's Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Design Study recommendation that this area needs a continuous "South Access Boulevard" between TH 41 and Powers Boulevard. This study states that the "South Access Boulevard" should facilitate: a) local trips for traffic movement between subareas and neighborhoods within the city; b) provide local property access; and c) provide convenient and logical opportunities for pedestrians and bicyclists. We strongly endorse these concepts and encourage the City to commit to this recommendation. CUY OFr.CHANHASSffj ~r?' tiJf?r:nflDr.l ',11 r2 Ur; , ?!; I~I i 2! D I .", ^ .) 'J L 1 j 199! An equal opportunity employer fNGlNffRgu; DfPf. '. " Charles Folch July 9, 1997 page two We prefer to work in partnership with landowners and the City to prevent problems before they occur. Mn/DOT's ability to promote safe and efficient traffic flow on the highway is compromised without the cooperation oflocal governments in the land development process. It is our desire to work with you to manage the highway system effectively. We are available to discuss this issue further. Please call me at 582-1654 with any questions. - c: Bob Generous, City of Chanhassen t~ Oct 17 '97 11:56 ,. :~I I,.' .,. Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan Division Oakdale Office 3485 Hadley Avenue North Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 f' P.02 April 17, 1998 (612) 779-5195 Anita L. Benson, P .E. Chanhassen City Engineer 690 City Center Drive P.D.Box 147 Chanhassen, l\1N 553 17 RE: TH 5 at Century Boulevard and TH 5 at A\ld~bon Road in Chanhassen Dear Ms. Benson: This letter is in response to your request for information regarding the intersections ofTH 5 at Century Boulevard and TH 5 at Audubon Road. You were inquiring as to the justification of signals at either and/or both of these intersections~ The intersection of TH 5 and Audubon Road is preaentiy a three legged intersection and ranked number 359 on our unsignalized intersection list. When the fourth leg is added and assuming that volumes do not change significantly this intersection is expected to meet warrants 2, 8,9, and 11. I did not have any projected volumes to review and therefore, have no comments on the geometries of the intersection. It is our opinion that Audubon Road will be justified for a traffic signal. The intersection of TH 5 and the proposed Century Boulevard will be a four legged intersection. Using the volume projections as outlined in the Gateway West Development Revised Traffic Study by SRF dated December 9, 1997, it is anticipaled that a signal will be warranted at this intersection due to the number ofleft turners versus ,he through 'Volumes. Due to the increase in volumes, it is anticipated that there will need to be geometric changes on both TH 5 and TH 41. Because of the volume ofleft turns it is also recotnJDended that dual left turn lanes will be needed on westbound TH 5 to southbound Century Boulevard, northbound Century Boulevard to westbound TH 5, westbound TH 5 to southbound TH 41, southbound TH 41 to eastbound TH 5, northbound TH 41 to westbound TH 5, and southbound rn 41 to eastbound 82,,4 Street. To accommodate the traffic from the dual lefts, two through lanes will also need to be constructed on southbound TH 41, eastbound and westbound TH 5, southbound Century Boulevard, and eastbound 82nd Street. An Equ.al Opportunity Employer Oct 17 '97 11 :56 P.03 f ms at Century Blvd. April 17, 1998 Page 2 MnlDOT is aware that TH 41 will need improvements which will include dual left turn lanes at TH 5. It should be noted that no improvements aro planned at this time. Discussions in this matter have already taken place and it is our intention to continue to work with the city of Chanhassen to find agreeable funding and design for this project. In conclusion, it is our opinion that if Gateway WeSt development project is completed, signals will be warranted at both Audubon Road and Centw'y Boulevard on TH 5 in the city of Chanhassen. If you have any further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, '\.....--" _,. ,-._0.. ~ .:;.----- .e::~~__..,.. Yvonne Crocker Traffic Studies Engineer CC: Charles Folch" Chanhassen Director ofPubUcWorks Dave Hempel, Chanhassen Assistant City Bngineer Evan GTeen, MnlDOT predesign . . Oct 17 '97 11:56 P.Ol CR' '". ~~ III"U ...tI"'IIW1" WIn ..._n' OIkd,.e Offict "'85 Hadley A""Ut NOfth O.kdll.. Minnesota 55121 3 Pege(l) including this cover sheet Time: --- ///,;2.0 Date: '7 ~. / 7 - 9 8 To: A,IV~:to... ~,vs ~/ location: CAa .-AGo s..re,.." Phone: Fees. Phone: 9 j' 7 - 9;, 5" ,;L From: Y"o__L.- C/j!,r1~ location: _/?'P.-,/ .at:> T Phone: 77:7-5"/7..:::r Subject: ~.tY 5 @ C~~~'-;? Q1- 4 A4~-" SpeclallnstNclions: ~- o.J YPlA ~9~""4 ~cP'.. ~ ~,.c/ c~~ ".:r ~ ~4 /I7~//1 c...// ;:/ Ye;1~ ~~ t?7 ..,9'~.r ~;..-r_ ~'.... If possible, please check transmission after each page. tf you are not receiving it ' '. " , , clearly. or if you have problems with the transmission. please call us at (6'2)779~5000.; Ci7-J-d To Mayor Mancino and Council April 3, 1998 Subject: Proposed Extension of Coulter Blvd. through Bluff Creek Wetland I understand you have a working session on April 6, and a council meeting on May 11, to vote on the proposed road through a wetland. T would like to make an input on the proposed project and ask you to take a bold stand and just say NO to any more destruction of our valuable wetlands. The reason T have taken this stand is because of my association with the environment, over many decades, and have observed the reckless destruction of wetlands. By and large the destruction was not deliberately done to hann the environment, it was done on one smaIl piece at a time and always "this little bit" will only have a minimal effect. For brevity T have not discussed the many amenities of wetlands. Supporting a "no more wetland destruction" is not necessarily an interesting subject, for the general public has little interest in something they do not understand and how many can even conceive the concept of "how will this affect us in 20 or 30 years"? I believe as a council erson ou have the res onsibili ofbalancin our decisions not onl for immediate ~oals but also consider the result in long term goals. Ask yourself what effect this proposed road will have on your grand kids. Will they have a wetland to explore and look for frogs, salamanders, bugs and insects like down at Henderson, ? Will they even have a wetland available or understand what a wetland is? Ask yourself an additional question "will this road even be necessary after highway 5 is upgraded". If this road is approved don't expect the wetland to stay as is, history has shown the same process of "a little bit will have only a minimal effect" will keep on happening. Many little bits over time will corrupt another wetland. I spent too much time on the planning commission listening to these, soon to be forgotten promises, that this is the end of wetland invasion. Please look at this as an opportunity to start a solid base to say no to any wetland destruction. Tfyou say no to this one, just think how every one will start looking for alternatives instead of asking for "wetland deviations". I will be sending a letter to the Villager asking citizens to call council people asking them to advise you of their opinion. However don't expect an abundance of calls, few people are that interested, especially looking 30 years out! (This is where you come in) Sincerely, , Dave Headla 6870 Minnewashta Parkway Excelsior NJN 55331 474-7269 g7-J-~ TO: CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL NANCY MANCINO MIKE MASON STEVE BERQUIST MARK SENN MARK ENGEL FROM: LINDA JANSEN DATE: MARCH 10, 1998 SUBJECT: COULTER BOULEVARD I would first like to thank each of you for speaking with me individually about the Coulter Extension Project and for allowing me to take some of your time in Monday night's Council Meeting in the failed attempt to persuade you to reopen this issue. As you evaluate the "message you are sending" relating to the North Highway 10 1 Trail, I respectfully suggest that you do the same when faced with decisions affecting our Lands and Open Spaces. The $3.7 million provided by the referendum for the purchase of land only scratches the surface of property acquisitions that would protect this city's natural resources for the community. You have now proposed moving dollars from the land acquisition funds to cover a projected budget over run on the trails project, rather then using the existing parks and trails reserve money as suggested by the Parks Department. The justification being to "send a message" on the North Hwy 10 1 trail, which for very legitimate reasons, was excluded from this referendum. Message To the Citizens of Chanhassen: "We, the members of the city council, will not support the park, trail and open space referendum beyond what you have approved in funding for the project, even though the budget was only an estimate and may fall short of funding the projects that you have approved. In spite of the fact that the dollars exist in the parks and trails reserve fund. The Council has its own agenda. " One council member noted that "the O'Shaughnessy property is not a part of the referendum". Technically this is correct. However, this statement is one example of statements and actions by this council that lead me to question the "message" you are sending as it applies to the council's land ethics. Your actions suggest that you feel no obligation to apply our community's values to a piece of property unless the community pays for the land. Protecting the O'Shaughnessy property would increase the amount of valuable "Open Spaces" in total, with no additional cost to the community. Is there not a valuable message to the community in working towards the same end goals? The current proposal to continue with the plans to put Coulter Boulevard through this area, sends a message contrary to the one made by the community with our passage of the referendum. The citizens of this community desire and are paying for the protection of land. The city council is putting a Boulevard through a land gift that is home to a wealth of natural resources and habitats that we can not begin to match or create in other areas of the community. All decisions affecting a wetland or a stand of old growth, need to be viewed and treated with the Values encompassed in the parks referendum. This property was a gift to the city -- to the people of this community. It should be preserved for the very reason that it is not "developable", because of the wetland habitat and richness of the resources it provides us. I mean no disrespect when I say that a bunch ofMNDOT statistics have out weighed the Values of the community in this decision making process. With the passage of the parks, trails and open space referendum the majority of the members of this community authorized you to purchase, thus preserve, our natural resources. Speaking for myself, I assumed that when faced with a situation like this piece of property the council would protect it for the community, going so far as to reevaluate previous decisions and adjusting those not in line with the values substantiated by the referendum. In this case, resulting in the cancellation of a portion of the plannerJ,.. ~ . frontag.e road in order to preserve park land, withstanding pressures from MNDOT or the developerlr'luvEIVED otherWise. MAR 13 1998 CITY OF CHANHASSEI It seems Chanhassen needs a general policy that encompasses the community values that supported the referendum, so that the council has the strength of the community's convictions to support otherwise more difficult to substantiate decisions. Until the voters spoke on this referendum there may have been some room for argument that convenience should take priority over protecting park land, today you have indisputable evidence to support what this community considers to be a priority: Protecting the natural resources that have drawn us to live in Chanhassen. However, with MNDOT projecting the traffic congestion in this area with what were obviously impressive statistics, it had to have left you in the position of feeling as if the only rational decision you could make was to construct this road. Where are the statistics to support voting against it? They do not exist in the form given by MNDOT, but justification does exist. I quote from Urban Wildlife Habitats, Lowell W. Adams: A Conservation Ethic Noting the values of urban landscapes, many of which are difficult if not impossible to define economically, I believe we need to develop a strong conservation land ethic, first advocated by Aldo Leopold over 40 years ago. Leopold viewed land broadly as encompassing soil, water, plants, and animals, and pointed out: A land ethic of course cannot prevent the alteration, management, and use of these "resources," but it does affinn their right to continued existence, and, at least in spots, their continued existence in a natural state. In short, a land ethic changes the role of Homo Sapiens from conqueror of the land-community to plain member and citizen of it. It implies respect for his fellow-members, and also respect for the community as such. Leopold felt that a major reason for the lack of a land ethic was that property was viewed only in economic terms, entailing privileges but not obligations. "Obligations have no meaning without conscience, and the problem we face is the extension of the social conscience from people to land." To develop such a land ethic, we must think in terms of what is ethically and ecologically right as well as in terms of what is of immediate economic value. You will find the attached article that ran in the Burnsvi//e This Week of interest. Worth noting is the statement that "Dakota County has only 2 percent of its original habitat". Articles attached from National IVildlife Afagazine suggest that "Preserving green spaces, landscaping with native plants and leaving c;treamsides and wetlands undisturbed are just a few of the ways local governments can make communities more friendly to wildlife while enhancing the quality of life for people." And "Newly constructed wetlands don't measure up to their natural counterparts." There is no recovering this natural habitat once it is destroyed. Make no mistake, an industrial boulevard cutting through a natural wildlife habitat as rich as this one will destroy it. The creatures that inhabit this area will continue to use both sides of the property. Ground based creatures will be crushed and eventually entirely eliminated, those that can flyaway will not return. For example, this area was home to a pair of nesting Great Homed Owls that have not been seen for approximately three weeks. Already victims of the current construction on the sewer and utilities? Maybe? Old Growth around this parcel has already been eliminated, preserving what remains is already a compromise, but it at least maintains some of the essential habitat. My intention is not to make light of the actions that have been taken to move conservation forward in this community, nor to suggest that you take that responsibility lightly. Chanhassen has a WEAL TIl of resources and wildlife worth preserving. The property affected by the Coulter Extension might seem like a small part of an otherwise big picture, but in this case it is a ~ part due to its location within the city, and tlle nature of what is located inside of its boundaries. To avoid being redundant, I ask that you think again about what I said about the children, the message that you are sending on their safety and the loss of the educational opportunity that could otherwise be provided for them on tllis parkland that is in their backyards. The Industrial Park can exist without Coulter (as noted by the developer), The Park Land will cease to exist with the intrusion of the Industrial Traffic. Why not use it as a buffer between the Industrial Park and the Residential Community and allow them to iointlv enjoy a parkland rich in benefits for them both, as well as for the rest of the community? Why not explore further the other options for easing traffic congestion? Why not decide that this land gift is worth respecting instead of destroying what makes it so special and desirable? MNDOT has not yet decided how to handle all of the intersections involved along Hwy 5. What if this is expendable? Once this property is altered, what is lost can not be replaced. 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'" co '" - <;i U ....0 ~ OIl 0. -uouClS.c"''''u...OIl ZuCco o ~ at >.-;:: u p.. 0 '0 C '0 U '0 u._ 1;l ato...~~..cu -u '~u"'C'O E-< 8.cco 0 0.0 E- <;i<;i"O ~ -g = '0 ~ l- "'8. u'; e:: 0.__... -';;p..;~!;::~;;~ a8~ >. ~ Aniliate Advises local Governments On Aiding Wildlife Preserving green spaces, land- scaping wilh nalive planls and leaving slreamsidcs and wel- lands undislurbed are juSl a few of the ways local govel11- ments can make communities more friendly 10 wildlife while enhancing the quality of life fur people. That's the message of a new resource guide. Workillg for Wildlife: Ways Cities & CoulIties Call Help Wildlife, published by the South Car- olina Wildlife Federalion. one of NWF's affiliales. "This is an untapped area of land management and one that can have a big impact on wildlife." says Chris Thomp- son, author of the guide and chairman of the land-use committee of the South Car- Iff olina Wildlife Federation. The guide indudes specific examples of steps taken by I communities in South Curoli- , na and olher states, as well as . extensive references for addi- tional information. For a free copy of the guide, write the South Caroli- na Wildlife Federation, 715 Woodrow Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205. Natural Wetlands Win Newly constructed wetlands don't & That's why Ohio state EPA measure up to their natural coun- Ii.. ogist Siobhan Fennessy rec lerparts, finds a recent Ohio (,9 com-pared 7 nalural and 1 study. TIle Clean Water Act allows the Ii.. ficial wetlands. The result permitted destrUl.:tion of wetlands III average, the natural wet under eertuin contli- significantly 0\ tions, including the formed the othl replm:ement of each each of the acre with 1.5 acres of main functions I restored or newly above. A1I10n created wetland hab- muny findings ita!. The assumplion higher percent has been that the native planl sr new siles will do the such as New E same jobs of control- asler (left), in I ling floods, fillering ural wellands t water and providing the artificial sit wildlife habitat as the "Time will ~ old, natuntl sites. the III i t i gat i 0 But the Elrt of weiland construe- lands eonlinue to improve, tion is still in ils inf.lIlcy, and there Fennessy's report. Even if t has been little research so far about so, she adds. "lhere still has the quality of the resulting habitats- temporary loss of weiland fu especially inland freshwaler wellands. al ability from the landscapt ~ ! W 'S~. l'tfg- 10 National Wildlife FebruaIy26, 1998' . ~ . $1~8 million Williston Center. . renovation nears completion . . ..' .. , . ".- ~ . . By Amy Cicchese Staff Reporter The $1.8 million renova.tion of the Williston Center in .. Minnetortka is nearing completion as the finishing touches are being !ldded through- out the building. . The work is scheduled to be completed in early March and will bring many new updates and additions to the center. The upgrade of the six lane by 25 yard pool not only includes a refurbished roof, but also includes the addition of a whirlpool and a sauna in each of the locker rooms. Water aerobics, group and private lessons along with lap and open swimming are all available with a membership. On the third floor, the state-of- the-art aerobics facility with mir:- rored walls offers classes at vari- ous skill levels and at different times throughout the week. A batting cage addition has also been added to the center and includes two softball and two baseball cages,. all with varied pitching speeds. To provide pro- fessional services to members, the Williston Center has a con- tract with Baseball U.S.A. The indoor facilities also pro- vide an opportunity to practice throwing and fielding year round, according to Recreation Services Director Dave Johnson. For a complete cardiovascular or weight training workout, four completely remodeled exercise and conditioning rooms are available. In one room treadmills and stair climbers can be found, Mark MacKenzie helps Dus.tin Rector, a senior at Hopkins High School, adjust his swing in. a batting cage at the newly-renovated Williston Center in Minnetonka. Photo by Amy Cicchese in the next stationary bikes and rowers, another room offers a complete line of free weights, and still another room offers Cybex weight machines. . . Five tennis courts provide leagues and lessons for all ages. The center has a contract with Pat Allar's Tennis Service to provide professional services to members. A multipurpose, full-size gym, which is still under construction, will be used for basketball and volleyball, along with other city recreation programs. For families with younger chil- dren, the center offers baby-sit- ting facilities available with a mem"'ership. The building has also installed ramps and elevators so it is handicap accessible to all areas. . The building was purchased by BIG WOODS BOSS GOBBLERS Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation 1998 Membership Banquet , the city for $600,000 in 1995 and at the time was a privately own~d health club. "The owner offered it to the city for a reduced rate in October of 1995," Johnson said, adding that one of the conditions of the reduced rate was that the city keep the center as a public facility. "What we're trying to do now is change it from a private facility to a total family recre- ational facility." Annual memberships range . from $240-$375 depending on age and residency. "Right now we have a membership base of over 1,000 people," said Johnson. A grand opening celebra tion is scheauled for the end of March, and Minnetonka residents along with the general public are encouraged to check out the facil- ities. '-C~-" " ' ~..~...~:,.,..,_.~::'t'~: '::i~',;\;,:.rilH;i~ SPECIALS' ':4'Down SkatePark"opetiS--"~" . ". ~:~~~~~ this Saturday in Plymollth · ,A , ",;,1998 ~'._ :;arlic Shrimp Pasta Includes salad bar ' $1J.95 Served for a Dmited time only during Lent :eservations Appreciated Walk-Ins Welcome ~LL'S III Jefferson Blvd. ~f:.r ~ 61~.263~~ J~~39-8628 . Itistry' Thanks to this new technology, we can provide you with attractive. tooth -colored fillings faster and easier than ever before. OUT PatientS , " are fam.ilyt : _ ~.... ,:. ~."-. ::::A~~~~::~~'./,~'-:.:; :"rJir~R~~~R~ ran ' ~ ~E- '.S' 'E-' ' · , ; t ; ~ 1 i ~ . i ;, ; ..J ;. j. . ,f t l { ._ '" ,1f!:tI 0":::;; ___'" 00-4:00 p.m. 1te - - ~ Community netonka, MN 55305 a .-:....,.-......."1.... ..,--' " , By Sally Thompson' Minnesota Sun Publications . . ; . , Skateboard enthusiasts finally have a place in Plymouth at which their skate- boards will be welcome. In addition, in,line skaters and BMX bikers also can use the facility. If final inspections are completed,-4 Down SkateParkwill open at noon Satur. day, March 14, said Nan Morris, who, with her husband Tom, is orie of the owners. Other owners ,are Chip Weeks and Kathy Phillips. The park, at 2735 Cheshire Lane near the intersection of Highway 55 and Inter- state 494, will feature 40 feet of 8-foot quarter pipes, 30 feet of 6.foot . quarter bowl, a 16-foot starter wedge with rail and ledge and a 5-foot launch, Morris said. :.t.L .~~ ~ i There is also a "street spine," "grind box," "wall ride," "sub-boxes" and other features, she said,' _ . , Morris said the facility will be open from 3 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 3' p,m. to midnight Fridays, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturdays and noon to 11 p.m. Sundays. , ' ',.'- Live music will be featured each Sat- urday night with a separate cover charge for non-skaters, she said. As an introductory offer, from March 14 through' mid-April, users can pur. chase a 13-month membership for $70 and get a free T-shirt, Morris said. Members pay $5 per day to use the fa- cility, and nonmembers pay $10 per day, she said. For more information on 4 Down SkatePark, call 383-0645. i j I Camp Fire program lights . 88 candles incelebratioll , Anniversary set for March 15 in St. Louis Park By Michelle Wallin Minnesota Sun Publications The Camp Fire organization will cele- , brate 88 years of service to youth with a birthday party from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Roller Garden, 5622 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park. " ' The celebration is open to the public and will include birthday cake, informa- tion about Camp Fire and prize draw- ' ings. Cost is $4 which includes roller 'skate rental. ' Children from Camp Fire clubs"":' in- cluding .children from Hopkins, Wayzata, St. LOUIS Park, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Orono, Excelsior, Shorewood, Mound, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie:'- studied disability awareness Feb. 27 and 28 at an overnight retreat at Camp Tanadoona in Excelsior. ' ' , '''Pacer Puppets' helped teach the chil- dren about disabilities," said Connie Nes- bitt of St. Louis Park; volunteer regional service team manager for Camp Fire. "One puppet was deaf, one was blind, one had Cerebral Palsy and another had Down Syndrome." ' The children studied Braille and sign language. Another activity during the weekend was wheelchair races. About 33 people attended the retreat, including some parents and volunteers." - ':. " " In anticipation of Camp Fire's birth- , day" ~he ,childrE!n ,d~nate,d, ,~birthday _ boxes to local food shelves, 'Nesbitt ~~d. " . , -~ The "Camp~F,ire spirit" has 'been " shared among young people since 1910 according to a news release from thilMin: n~sota Council of Camp Fire' Boys 'and GIrls. ,,' , :...'... ,. The !1rst. "Ca~p Fire 'Gi~ls" group fonn~d m Thet~o~~"Vt. A summer camp for gtrls was bemg operated in Maine on Lake Sebago and in the summer of 1910, more than 17 girls attended the camp. ' The grol.:1 P leaders began to discuss' start. , ' CAMP: To Page llA l , PLYMOUTH ~........- How to ". reach us: " :t: '."". .~~ ". ~. On the Web: ' CITY OF CHANHASSEN o Cio' Center Drive, PO Box 147 ~~hanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 612.937.1900 General hlX 612.937.5739 Ilgineering Fax 612.937.9152 tblic Safel)' Fax 612.934.2524 ~fb lI'lUII'. ci.chanhassen./Ilil.lls MEMORANDUM TO: " Don Ashworth, City Manager~ Todd Hoffman, Director of Parks and Recreation If/ FROM: DATE: May 6, 1998 SUBJ: O'Shaughnessy/Arboretum Business Park/Trotter's Ridge Wetland Preserve; Potential Extension of Coulter Boulevard The Park and Recreation Commission has worked in concert with the City Council for the past six years in preserving over 100 acres of open space in the southwest quadrant of the Highway 5/Galpin Boulevard intersection. The value assigned to this preserve through donation, park dedication, and cash purchase has surpassed one million dollars. The Park and Recreation Commission envisions a nature center on this site which would provide unlimited future value to the community. Left intact, this 100 acre preserve would exist as one of the largest, if not the largest expanse of open space north of the river bottoms upon the build our of our community. This site and decision affecting it deserve critical review. For this reason, the Park and Recreation Commission has attempted to educate themselves, the city council, and other stakeholders about the benefits of leaving this expanse of open space intact, without the presence of the Coulter Boulevard extension. I believe I speak for the commission in acknowledging that Coulter Boulevard, if extended, would have value. However, it is their belief that the retention of the open space without Coulter Boulevard would be infinitely more valuable to the community over time. Earlier this year at a city council work session, the question, "What would the commission see this area looking like without the road?," was asked. The commission responded to this inquiry by having an overview report and concept plan prepared. On Tuesday, April 28, this report was reviewed by the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission. The commission asked that the report be forwarded to the city council for review prior to their May 11 meeting. RECOMMENDATION Late last year the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission forwarded a recommendation to the city council not to extend Coulter Boulevard. This office supports their position. Attachments: Report from HKGI g: \park \t h \COli Iter B 1 vdExt ':ity ofChfll/hassen. A growing community with clean lakes, qualit)' schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, ll'ork, and play Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. III 13 ~n April 22, 1998 Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Todd: As we discussed, I have taken a look at the issue of extending a frontage road through the O'Shaughnessy site. You know, and I discovered on a recent site visit that the proposed roadway is already sub-cut and utilities are installed. This has created a significant scar on the landscape that would need careful habitat restoration if the roadway is not built and the site is maintained as a nature area. There is one primary question faced by the community in this issue. Do the traffic convenience benefits of extending Coulter outweigh opportunity to create habitat value, ecological interpretation and education on the O'Shaughnessy site? If the community answers yes to this question, then the road will be built. If the community answer no, then there is an opportunity for an alternative vision for the site. This letter and attached drawings give an overview of the issue and offers that alternative vision. Overview Over the last five to six years, the City of Chanhassen has been actively pursuing the acquisition of a 1 DO-acre site at the south edge of Highway 5 between Galpin Boulevard and Highway 41. Recently, the final transactions have been made and the property now belongs to the City of Chanhassen. The property, which we'll call the O'Shaughnessy site, was purchased in order to preserve it as a natural area with loop trails and observation points. The O'Shaughnessy site has been targeted for preservation in at least two recent studies completed by the City of Chanhassen. The Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Design Study prepared in 1993 recommends the site is preserved as open space to "preserve the rare wet woodlands that characterize the site". The Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resources Management Plan prepared in 1996 identifies the site as a green way component in the primary corridor between Lake Minnewashta and the Minnesota River. The report defines primary corridor as a: "conservancy zone where undisturbed conditions are desired. This is the area where any type of development and/or human activity directly impacts the morphological and biological characteristics of Bluff Creek." The Site contains a diversity of hardwood forest, shallow marsh, wet meadow and open upland. Much of the site has been farmed (including some wetland areas). A ditch was 123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659 Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838 Todd Hoffman April 22, 1998 Page 2 constructed through the site some years ago - very likely to drain wet meadow areas for farming. There are only remnants of native vegetation on the site. Most of the site has been heavily invaded by weedy and aggressive species such as Reed Canary Grass and Buckthorn. A multi-family residential neighborhood is currently being constructed at the eastern edge of the site and an office/industrial project is planned for the western edge of the site. Highway 5 creates the north boundary. A single-family residential neighborhood bounds the southeast edge and an office/industrial area bounds the southwest. The Bluff Creek Elementary School/Chanhassen Recreation Center is just across Galpin Boulevard to the east of the site and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is across Highway 41 to the west. Point of Discussion The issue under consideration in regard to the O'Shaughnessy site is whether or not to dissect the site with an east/west extension of Coulter Drive connecting Highway 41 with Galpin Boulevard. The frontage road has been planned for some time. It is identified in the Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Design Study and the recent update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The intent of the frontage road has been to create a continuous, local transportation route (as an alternative to Highway 5) from Highway 41 to Audubon Road. The frontage road is already in place between Audubon Road and Galpin Blvd. Despite the long-standing assumption that this leg of Coulter Drive will be built, many are now questioning the wisdom of that decision. Some of the concerns include: 1. Further segmentation of habitat on the site 2. Traffic safety from increased truck traffic through adjacent neighborhoods 3. Conflict between traffic and possible nature interpretation on the O'Shaughnessy site Habitat Segmentation The Bluff Creek Watershed Management Plan proposes a continuous greenway or habitat corridor between Lake Minnewashta and the Minnesota River (of which the O'Shaughnessy site is a part). The report write "One problem in preserving natural communities in altered landscapes such as urbanized areas, is the separation of these areas by harsh, unnatural barriers. This phenomenon usually leads to habitat islands which limit the diversity and value of the natural areas." A person would be inclined to think one more road is not going to matter. This is true if development follows the typical pattern - a pattern that marginalizes natural habitat. The Watershed Management Plan prescribes a very different and healthier vision for the cohabitation of development and wildlife habitat. The Plan suggests preserving and establishing greenway corridors and building bridges at junctures of major roadways and habitat greenways in order to allow wildlife to pass unharmed, under the roads. Because of topography, this system could be accomplished at most places along the Bluff Creek corridor but not at the Todd Hoffman April 22, 1998 Page 3 proposed Coulter Drive since the roadway is at the same grade as the surrounding land. Even if the full corridor is not considered, the 0' Shaughnessy site is a significant habitat in and of itself and the proposed roadway would divide the site into a northern 30 acre parcel with very low habitat value and southern 70 acre parcel with diminished habitat value. Traffic Safety If Coulter Drive is extended, truck traffic from the office/industrial site would be inclined to use it as an alternative to Highway 5 during times of heavy traffic. This traffic would not only cut through residential neighborhoods; it would also pass the entry to Bluff Creek Elementary School. This could create the potential for dangerous conflicts between pedestrians (especially children) and trucks. Use of the Site for Nature Interpretation The O'Shaughnessy site has a very nice setting for nature interpretation because it is in a valley with diverse habitats and mostly surrounded by upland woods. Unfortunately, Coulter Drive would cut directly through the valley, removing its character as a sanctuary. If Coulter Drive is constructed through the site, nature interpretation and education would no longer be a viable primary use of the site because of reduced habitat quality and conflicts with traffic. Remarks The 0' Shaughnessy site contains 100 acres ofland that the City of Chanhassen has worked very hard at protecting from development. The current habitat value of the site is fairly low because of damage from farming and invasive plant species. But, with an aggressive habitat restoration plan and by not building Coulter Drive, the site has all the elements to become a high quality nature interpretation and education area with great connections to Bluff Creek Elementary School. If the community chooses to extend Coulter Drive through the site, this vision of a high quality natural habitat is not viable because of habitat fragmentation and conflicts with traffic. It doesn't mean the site has no use - it just means the site has a different, less ecologically pristine use. Good luck in making this difficult decision. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, ,6~ Q(. ~ Bruce L. Chamberlain, RLA Park Planner Ene. M:\CHANHAS\96-7vJshJPt.doc O'Shaughnessy Nature Area Site _llIoj'jng,on Koegler Group Inc. ...... >< Q) ...... t:: o o - co t:: o '- Ol Q) a: . City of Chanhassen .~I >. ~ e "" fn e ., I fn CD ns ... c ... e .. J! ... .c 0 g .s me:( z e ~ e .1 c ns e ... 0 .c ~ e .- ~ fn(/)- e co __ - ca >Oz II e ~ i a ~ . % ! ! .;'~ g s ~ ~ i; ~~ 1 'E gj ~ :a... '" ~ ll~.s .....au .ti~ i! ~ gj'6 i ] :a.8 .8 l:l -;~ " ic ~v .c t.) ';n'': o.E! ~ ] 'Cl~ c .~ 'f~ ~~e ~a.t ~i :6 ;g ... ~ ~ ~.g iE j g ~~ ~ ~ 8] e i!. g~ ~Mg.;1l~ ~ .~g U'.Ia: ,8m'+-lQ..t:w Z ~lU ~ U g Z ] g &.] ." II -8 's.!l ~.l;>.~.... ~ - 1l.8 1l s ,,!l s! .a jj'5 5 Ji ~ 8 :g Be; 8tJ'6ofl)~J!o, ~ Bi: 0:;;; i!.-;;-s,;; '" 0 u8~5 ~ .;;; :l JU S::a'<;;'s .-:: >- l:J .~ ... :e - ~ ,,:;;.~ s"'''f!",u'':l-.; IS~ .,i=:i~'~~ i~~~~~~ . .:a. u.';;;.Ci.s.li..s~ "AMH==-_~II CITY OF CHANHASSEN ) City Cmter Drive, PO Box 147 fwzhasmz, Minnesota 55317 Phone 612.937.1900 Gmeral Fax 612.937.5739 zgineering Fi/x 612.937.9152 blic Safety Fax 612.934.2524 eb lI'll'll'.ci.challhassm.lIlll.lIS MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator If- FROM: DATE: May 6, 1998 SUBJ: Coulter Drive Extension The following comments are in response to the April 22"d letter from Bruce Chamberlain, Hoisington-Koegler Group and the proposed Coulter Boulevard impacts on the O'Shaunessy property. As Mr. Chamberlain states in his letter, the site has been heavily impacted by agriculture and, "there are only remnants of native vegetation on site." I agree these conditions would be improved with wetland restoration. However, these restoration projects could be accomplished with or without the road project. Wildlife habitat on the north is very limited because of its proximity to Highway 5. The existing wetlands have been delineated and are much larger than Mr. Chamberlain's plan would indicate. Most of the trails on his proposal are located within wetlands and would impact the wetlands and require mitigation. The current alignment of the road was specifically chosen because of its minimization of wetland impacts. Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resources Management Plan I would like to emphasize that it was the intent of staff to have the Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resources Management Plan used as a tool in guiding development of the City, not preventing development. In fact, one of the premises of the plan was that development in this area was inevitable, and that the plan should be used to guide that development. The plan is an inventory of existing conditions and features to aid in the development process. While it is true that the Bluff Creek Management Plan puts importance on the issue of wildlife passageways, the plan addresses this issue at another location. The preferred site of the Bluff Creek Plan is located east of the O'Shaughnessy site and includes a Highway 5 crossing and a Coulter Blvd. passageway. The corridor identified with Mr. Chamberlain's vision was an alternate in the Bluff Creek Plan. One of the reasons this was not the preferred corridor was due to the intense industrial development to the southwest and the impending office/industrial development to the west. Summary This is a restoration project. This is not an issue of preservation. The site has been heavily impacted by previous practices and will continue to be impacted by future development. With the proposed improvements, this area certainly can be restored to a wonderful natural park area. However, I believe that these improvements can also be accomplished as part of the road project. Reforestation, wetland improvements, culverts that regulate water levels and accommodate smaller wildlife travel would be conditions I would require as a part of the road design. g:\eng\phill ip\adm in\CoulterComments.cc.doc 'ity ofChanhasse1l. A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a chamling downtown, thriving businesses, and beautiful parks. A great place to liZ'e, Il'ork, and play 05/01/98 FRI 09:24 FAX 612 832 5301 COPELAND BUILDING /4]001 CHANHASSEN CINEMA P.O. Box 514 Chaohassen, MN 55317 832-5302 Apri130. 1998 Ms Shannin Al-Jaff City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Sign for Chanhassen Cinema Dear Sharmin: You have told me that you are recommending approval of our latest design for the marquee sign with the stipulation that the plexiglas on the two ends must have raised letters and stars. You stated that your reason for this stipulation is that the conditions of approval from the city council back in January, 1996 permitted plexiglas only where the movie titles were to be displayed. I disagree with your inteIpretation of the approval conditions from January. 1996. The site plan permit states "At the cinema marquee and restaurant sign bands, lettering on a "Plexiglas" face shall be pemlitted and at the cinema marquee temporary individual letters and numbers may be used to display current andlor coming attractions. ratings and show time and dates." Lettering on a plexiglas face was not limited to the area where the movie titles are displayed, as you have maintained, because it is also permitted at the proposed restaurant where temporary letters are not an issue. If complying with your proposed stipulation would result in an equal or better sign, I . .' would just go along and be silent. Embossing the plexiglas means that the color would have to be provided by paint instead of vinyl on the inside face. Paint is not as translucent as vinyl so the embossed sign will not be nearly as bright as a flat sign. I request that the sign be approved as submitted with no added conditions. I would also ask that you let us know if blinking lights ("chaser lights") could be added. Would you please send a copy of this letter along with your memo to the council? Thank you for your help and consideration. Sincerely, thrG-- Robert R Copeland : ~t: cc ~ OVV' A- . /J 0-/ ~c ,/(k CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT 7610 LAREDO DRIVE - P.O. BOX 97 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 / BUS. PHONE 934-9191 MINNEWASHTA STATION NO.2- PHONE 474-7094 1/J.3/9f 7?andy I ~-S tt la-/- -/):,y 7J7~ '-/k cSR-f'6G sa5~ ~ -tr U4--, ~ '(L, F tJ.e. '71.- tL ~ i-f toe- ?UZ.V:i ~ /Ylffi.f- t&~'3/.s-f-ti~n. .~ I&-~ j1ud. (~OOZI~ a:t .~ ~.).~ .LJL/1-~791 lheStRlul 'j";;.h,::, I\t '< I' ii, Il-Jt.Iv ~j -tl,J 111 c.C- L. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company Upper Midwest Claim Office 408 Sl. Peter St., Sle. 300 Sl. Paul. MN 55102.1118 612.310.5000 Claims Fax 612.310.5380 612.310.5378 612.310.5340 April 24, 1998 Vicki Wiborg 7131 Derby Dr. Chanhassen, Mn. 55317 RfCEIVE(J APR 2 8 1998 CITY Of CHANHASSt-.I\ RE: Tracking Number: Claimant: Insured: Date of Loss: WVA630378622M021 Micheal Wiborg City of Chanhassen 4-13-98 Dear Ms. Wiborg, This letter will confirm and follow up our previous conversations. You will receive under separate letter a first notice of payment form indicating the amount of weekly benefits currently payable as well as the day of the week these payments will be issued. Per Mn. Statue you will continue to receive full survivor benefits until your youngest child is 18. At that point benefits are reduced 25% for 10 years. The weekly benefit amount will be adjusted once you begin receiving social security and any veterans benefits. Once these benefits are awarded and you receive notice of the amounts please advise our office. Again please accept my condolences on your loss. If you should have any additional questions in regards to benefits please feel free to contact me at 310-5159. Sincerely, =Fi~ne Insnrance Company Anne Denny Claims Specialist ::\' cc: Mn. Dept of Labor & Industry Todd Gerhart, City of Chanhassen CITY OF CHANHASSEN City Center Driue, PO Box 147 'anhassm, Minnesota 55317 Phone 612.937.1900 ;enera! Fax 612.937.5739 ;ineering Fax 612.937.9152 lie Safety Fax 612.934..25.24 'b /Uw/U.ei.clwlhassm.IIIn.us lIi,-- <;J ~v ,;/,t April 24, 1998 St. Andrew Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: Pastor Rod Anderson Dear Pastor Anderson, Thank you for your kind note regarding the funeral of Chanhassen Firefighter of Mick Wiborg. I am only embarrassed that I received your letter prior to sending the letter I had intended for you and your church staff. While I appreciate your compliments, let me assure you that without your assistance the effort could have not been completed at all, much less as well as it went. I very much appreciated your style of directing, helping and listening to us as we saw to fit into your service. You have an absolutely wonderful facility, and, again, your direction really helped. You did a marvelous job of presenting the funeral service as well. Thank you for taking the time to send us the note. I will share this with city administration. Again, Pastor, thank you for your help. Si(~, \;# - Scott Harr Public Safety Director SH:cd pc: Mayor Mancino Don Ashworth, City Manager John Wolff. Fire Chief g: \safely\sh \pastorrod ;ty of'ClJilI/bass<'ll. A growing cOlllllluniry /l'ith efe,1iI .'.i~'es. ":,,il:.- :"00.:'. ,/ chal7ning d%uo:;':, thr::'ing business,;!. and beautiful P'Il:!'S. A great place to liz.,;, /('(;"". ,U:iI,' .. j!Jr ~/ Department of Emergency Management April 20, 1998 Chanhassen Police Department 690 Coulter Dr. Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 To Whom this May Concern: Pi=(\i::ni~f) APR 2 3 1998 CHAN!f./lC'''' ; .. N"VC,'l f"'.., .. I. "'... h ...J..... ~-. .......s:; \,;.'"I,~:;Y The City of Saint Peter fell victim on March 29, 1998 to a devastating tornado. According to our records, we believe you had assisted us in some form. If you are looking for any type of reimbursement, please submit that before Friday May 8, 1998. We are still working out the details of reimbursement with FEMA but in the meantime, if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 507-931-1550. Thank you for your support! I} , . //!/};(j ":t "[/:1[/' L,[/ I "// 1""'(.. 7"-" I~ ~ TY>" J:;;.l;T'plr L ""''';.,)' -. .......t'........... 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