13 Comprehensive Plan Process Update
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
City Council
FROM:
Kate Aanenson, AICP, Planning Director
DATE:
January 6, 1997
SUBJ:
Comprehensive Plan Update
The purpose of this memo is to give you current information on the progress of the
Comprehensive Plan update. So far the Planning Commission has reviewed the first draft of the
elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The following is the proposed tentative schedule for the
completion of this plan. All drafts submitted to the Planning Commission will also be available
on the city's home page. Department heads will be given copies of the next drafts. I would
encourage the City Council to attend the February and March meeting as well as the public
hearing. I anticipate that most of the discussion will center around MUSA expansion (rate of
growth and staging of urban services) and the transportation section.
Wednesday, February 18th 1998 Planning Commission Meeting
Review Land Use - This section includes the proposed land uses, the housing element
and the proposed staging for MUSA expansion.
Wednesday, March 18th 1998 Planning Commission Meeting
Public Facilities - This section includes the Transportation, Sewers, Parks and Open
Space, Water and Storm Water elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The capital improvements
plan will also be included with this review.
April, 1998
Neighborhood meeting will be held to get input frem the proposed drafts of the plan. These
meetings will include the Planning Commission and the City Council
City Council
January 6, 1998
Page 2
May, 1998
Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City
Council.
June, 1998
Review and adoption by the City Council.
July, 1998
Submit Plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Letter to Tim Erhart dated December 4, 1997.
Letter to Southwest Metro Transit dated December 9, 1997.
Letter from Morris Mullin dated December 12, 1997.
Letter to Jo-Ann Neff dated December 17, 1997.
Memo to all Chanhassen Firefighters dated December 23, 1997
Memo to Mark Littfin dated December 3, 1997.
Letter to Steve Caster dated December 30, 1997.
Letter to City Center Park and Bandimere Park Project Stakeholders dated December 29,
1997.
Memo from University of Minnesota dated December 29, 1997.
Memo to par~.tl1g\jtfre~~Commission and C?nsultants dated December 29, 1997.
January 1998 Meeting Schedule.
Letter to Conrad Fiskness, Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District dated January
5, 1998.
Letter to Council Mark Senn dated December 30, 1997.
Memo to Don Ashworth dated December 30, 1997.
Letter from Doug Bastianelli, Government Finance Officers Association dated December
15,1997
Memo from Tim Phenow, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. dated December 22, 1997.
Memo to Don Ashworth re: Proposal for Lake Susan Lake Restoration Project dated
December 10, 1997.
C ITV OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
December 4, 1997
Mr. Tim Erhart
9611 Meadowlark Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Tim:
We would like to take a moment on behalf of the City ofChanhassen to thank you for your
generous donation of trees. With your invitation, the City was able to transplant one hundred, 6' to
10' evergreen trees, which have an estimated value of 520,000 from your fann to public parks
across Chanhassen. Numerous comments of appreciation from residents residing in these areas
have been received. Weare especially pleased to have access to trees grown locally. These trees
experience a VCIY high rate of transplant success.
Again, thank you for your generous contribution.
Sincerely,
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Director of Park and Recreation
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Environmental Resource Specialist
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
December 9, 1997
Mr. Len Simich, Executive Director
Ms. Kate Garwood, Policy and Administration Coordinator
Southwest Metro Transit
8080 Mitchell Road, Suite 104
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Len and Kate:
On December 8, 1997, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing advanced Right-of-Way
Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) application submittal for the property located on the north side of Lyman
Boulevard in the Northwest quarter of Section 24 and the Northeast quarter of Section 23, Township 116,
Range 23. The total proposed acquisition has an area of approximately 66.7 acres. Within that area is
16.7 acres for a potential park and ride facility, bus maintenance and office facility, and public works
facil ity.
The Chanhassen City Council wants to convey the point that approval of this resolution should not be in
any way be construed as an approval of a potential park and ride facility, bus maintenance and office
facility, and public works facility conceptually or otherwise. This approval is being made to begin the
time intensive part of the acquisition process.
The review process for the proposed development uses for this property can take place concurrently
during the time period while MNDOT and the Metropolitan Council are evaluating this proposal.
However, before such step takes place, we intend to complete evaluation of the remaining 10 sites we
visited and present our findings to the City Council.
1 l' you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Planner II
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Don Ashworth, City Manager
Kate Aanenson, Planning Director
Charles Fo1ch, City Engineer
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December 12, 1997
Nancy Mancino, Mayor
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
Congratulations, Mayor Mancino. Minutes after water colored like
coffee with cream started flowing by our house a Chanhassen crew
arrived. Trucks, a Bobcat and a huge back hoe that started
digging.
Shortly one of the crew came to our door with a notice headed RE:
EMERGENCY WATER SHUTDOWN--UTILITY DEPARTMENT. It included
specific instructions for running an emergency water supply,
closing our water valves and attending to needed precautions.
The hole was dug, repairs made and water back on before dark.
Everyone on the city staff involved in this project deserves
recognition for the outstanding service they gave us here in
Minnewashta Heights. You can be proud of them.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
December 17, 1997
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Ms. lo-Ann Neff
2150 Majestic Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Ms. Neff:
Thank you for your past interest in serving as a Park and Recreation Commissioner. I would like to
make you aware that a position is currently open. lane Meger has resigned from the commission
and will be moving from the area. Applications will be accepted through December 31, 1997. An
application is enclosed for your use should you wish to reapply.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
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Park and Recreation Director
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Mayor and City Council
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
TO:
All Chanhassen Firefighters
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 I
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MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Greg Hayes, Fire Inspector/Training Coordinator
DATE:
December 23, 1997
SUBJ:
House fire at 2050 Crestview Drive
Mark Littfin wanted me to pass on to everybody some information that I had received during my
investigation. In talking with the homeowner and also the reporting parties who lived across the street,
they told me they were very impressed with our fire department and how quickly we responded to the
call. They watched most of the time that we were on the scene. They told me how impressed they were
with the fact that each person has his or her specific job to do and that they carried it out very well. They
felt that we are a great credit to the citizens of Chanhassen for the job that we perform especially being
volunteers in a business with such extreme hazards. The homeowner was very impressed by the job
everybody did and was very appreciative that he was kept informed of what was going on and what he
could expect throughout this whole incident.
From the investigation end, this fire was deemed to be an accidental fire with the point of origin on top
and/or behind the fish tank and involving an electrical circuit malfunction/overload. Also, I appreciated
that everybody preserved the evidence as good as possible in order to make my investigation go that
much quicker. Once again, thank you.
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cc: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director
Don Ashworth, City Manager
The Fire Board
C ITV OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
December 3, 1997
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8052 Erie Spur
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mark,
CONGRA TULA TIONS on your election as Assistant Chief. This uncontested vote of confidence speaks
to the high regard the department has for you. I certainly share this.
I look forward to working with you in this new capacity. Again, congratulations!
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
December 30, 1997
Mr. Steve Caster
3861 Linden Circle
Excelsior, MN 55331
Dear Mr. Caster:
I am responding to your letter conceming temporary real estate signs placed along roadways.
Your concerns are valid. Roadside signs can create clutter and impair visibility.
Tempormy real estate signs are not pennitted in public right-of-way or on private property
without the owner's consent. If a sign is located on your property without your permission you
have the right to remove it. The City attempts to remove signs in the public right-of-way and has
notified real estate agents regarding the requirements, however, signs are continually placed
illegally. If you should notice signs placed in the public right-of-way, please notify me and I will
notify the sign's owner or remove the sign.
1 have enclosed relevant portions of the sign ordinance for your reference. If you should have
any fU\1her questions, please feel free to contact me at 937-1900, ext. 117.
Sincerely,
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Cynthia R. Kirchoff
Planner I
Enclosure
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
December 29, 1997
Dear Project Stakeholder:
The Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission would like to invite you to meet with
them on Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The
purpose of this meeting is to review the schematic design alternatives for City Center
Park and Bandimere Park as prepared by Brauer and Associates. The designs which will
be presented reflect the public input received on November 18 in addition to input
received prior to and after that date. This is your opportunity to review and critique these
plans.
Upon receiving public input the Park and Recreati'on Commission will select the
preferred schematic and instruct Brauer & Associates to make any desired modifications.
The resulting master plan and project budget will be presented to the Commission and
public on January 27.
I hope you are able to join the Commission on the 13th. We look forward to your
participation!
Sincerely,
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T odd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
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Kate Aanenson, Planning Director
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Jeff Schoenbauer, Brauer & Associates
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Twin Cities Campus
Department of Professional Development
and Conference Services
University College
214 Nolte Center
315 Pillsbury Drive S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0139
6/2-625-66/6
Fax: 612-626-/632
December 29, 1997
To: Municipals Reps
From: Bev Ringsak 625-6689
You should recently have received copies of the 1998 MUNICI-
Pals Workshop and Multiple Registration Forms for you to
distribute in your cities.
Please Note: The date on the first multiple registration
form is wrong. It incorrectly states January 27 as the
date of the first workshop. Please change the date on
this first form to JANUARY 29.
I apologize for this error and hope that it causes a minimum
of confusion. Do not hesitate to call me if you have any
questions about your registrations.
I look forward to seeing you in 1998.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
Consultants
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FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE:
December 29, 1997
SUBJ:
January Meeting Schedule
Happy Holidays!
The Commission.s January meeting schedule should start your new year offwith a bang! Your
active project schedule necessitates that we meet on three consecutive evenings in January.
These meetings are essential in order to mJintain course on the Community Park and Trail
Referendum Projects.
Please schedule the following meetings:
January 13, 1998
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Commission Candidate Interviews (Courtyard Conf. Rm.)
Bandimere and City Center Park Schematic Design
Review - Commission and Public; Brauer & Associates
January 20, 1998
7:30 p.m.
1998 Trail Project; Review and Recommendation
to City Council - Commission and Public;
Howard R. Green Company
January 27, 1998
7:30 p.m.
Regularly Scheduled Meeting - Bandimere and City
Center Park Master Plan and Project Budget Review,
Recommendation to City Council
Complete project schedules are attached for your review. Talk about hitting the ground running!
pc: Don Ashworth, City Manager
Chanhassen City Council
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
January 5, 1998
Mr. Conrad Fiskness
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District
c/o Mr. Bob Obermeyer
Barr Engineering
8300 Norman Center Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1026
Re: Lotus Trail Water Quality Improvement Project - File No. SWMP-12P
Dear Mr. Fiskness:
The City of Chanhassen is considering a storm sewer and street project along Lotus Trail between
Ponderosa Drive and Napa Road in 1998 to control runoff and improve water quality to Lotus Lake. The
City's budget constraints and work load have impaired scheduling of such a project in 1997. I understand
from conversations with Mr. Bob Obermeyer that a project of this nature may be eligible for grant money
from the Watershed District. On behalf of the City of Chanhassen I would like to formally request the
Watershed District consider entering into a cost participation project with the City to perform storm water
quality and street improvements along Lotus Trail between Ponderosa Drive and Napa Road. I have
attached for your consideration a project summary and cost breakdown. The project would be constructed
by City forces in an effort to minimize costs. The City of Chanhassen would very much appreciate any
funding assistance available. If you need additional information or have questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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David C. Hempel
Assistant City Engineer
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Anita Benson, City Engineer
Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator
City Council Administrative Packet (1/12/98)
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LOTUS TRAIL WATER OUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SWMP-97-12P
INTRODUCTION
The City of Chanhassen is considering a street and storm drainage improvement project along
Lotus Trail between Ponderosa Drive and Napa Road to correct erosion problems and improve
water quality to Lotus Lake. This report investigates the improvements necessary to improve
water quality in Lotus Lake. Currently, Lotus Trail consists of a 20 to 22-foot wide Class V
gravel rural type road with very little drainage improvements. The topography consists of heavily
wooded steep slopes which limit construction of a storm water treatment ponds. Lotus Trail is in
the Carver Beach neighborhood which was platted in 1927. The road width and street grades are
substandard in comparison to today's residential street standards. The City has previously
proposed a street resurfacing project on Lotus Trail whereby part of the improvements would be
assessed to neighboring benefiting properties. However, due to the large frontage of these lots
adjacent to Lotus Trail the assessment burden outweighed the residents' desire for having a paved
street. The City of Chanhassen owns the strip of land lying between Lotus Lake and Lotus Trail
(park).
PROPOSAL
Minimizing erosion/sediment to Lotus Lake from Lotus Trail involves construction of storm
drainage improvements, street surfacing and bituminous curbing. Given the topographic
constraints of the area, construction of storm water treatment basins are not feasible. The
proposed alternative is to strategically place sump catch basins along Lotus Trail to collect the
sediment prior to reaching the lake. There are existing drainage culverts underneath Lotus Trail
which are proposed to be modified to eliminate the current erosion problems. Currently, two
drainage culverts discharge at the top of the slope thus creating the washout conditions on the
side of the hill down to Lotus Lake. The paving of Lotus Trail will significantly reduce the
amount of sediment/gravel that has been washing into Lotus Lake. The City has identified three
storm drainage areas that are proposed to be improved under this project. Attached is a location
map showing the three areas.
Area 1
This area currently receives storm water runoff from Mohawk Drive and Napa Road. The storm
water runoff sheet drains overland along Napa Road and directly discharges into Lotus Lake.
Given the limited area between the lake and Lotus Trail, the City proposes to construct a small
sediment basin approximately 20 feet by 30 feet along the east side of Lotus Trail across from
Napa Road to pretreat storm water runoff prior to discharging into Lotus Lake. A wood baffle
weir structure is proposed to extract sediments and floatables prior to discharging into Lotus
Lake.
There are two existing catch basins in front of 6660 Lotus Trail which collect runoff from along
Lotus Trail and discharges via culvert directly into Lotus Lake. The City proposed to replace the
existing catch basins with four-foot diameter sump catch basins and add one additional sump
catch basin. Due to elevation constraints, this area is too low to convey the runoff north into the
proposed sediment basin on Napa Road.
Area 2
This area receives a large amount of runoff from vacated Willow Road and Lotus Trail. Willow
Road acts as a natural drainage way for the neighborhood. The driveway to 6728 Lotus Trail is
gravel and has been subject to severe erosion over time. The runoff from Willow Road and Lotus
Trail is collected into 15-inch and 18-inch diameter CMP culverts and discharges along the east
side of Lotus Trail. This area has been prone to erosion due to the location of the discharge
point. The City proposes to install 18-inch diameter HIQ Sur-Lok 10.8 plastic pipe from the
bottom of the hill up to Lotus Trail. Sump catch basins will be constructed in front of 6728 Lotus
Trail and Willow Road in an effort to control runoff before it is discharged into the lake. In
addition, a separate storm sewer line will be constructed 115 feet along Willow Road to intercept
the storm drainage prior to reaching Lotus Trail and to mitigate erosion of the existing driveway
at 6728 Lotus Trail.
Area 3
There is an existing 21-inch CMP storm sewer that runs along the south property line of 6730
Lotus Trail which conveys storm water runoff from Carver Beach Road down to Lotus Lake.
This storm sewer system does have sump catch basins along Carver Beach Road to remove
sediments from the runoff prior to discharging into Lotus Lake. There is also a 15-inch CMP
culvert underneath Lotus Trail in front of 6780. The storm water discharge through the 15-inch
CMP has created erosion problems along the hillside between Lotus Trail and Lotus Lake. The
City proposes to install two 48-inch diameter sump catch basins to convey storm water runoff
from Lotus Trail into the existing 21-inch CMP. This will resolve the current erosion problem
created from the 15-inch CMP. The existing 21-inch storm drainage system has adequate
capacity to handle this additional runoff.
Financing
Attached is a construction cost estimate which itemizes the costs of each improvement by area.
The cost estimate represents the cost of the improvement assuming city forces are utilized. If this
project was contracted out we estimate a cost increase of 51 %. It is the City's desire that the
Watershed District will enter into a cooperative agreement and fund up to 50% of the project
cost. Other funding sources include the City's Surface Water Management Fund and Public
Works Maintenance Funds. Assessing a project of this nature may be difficult to sustain given
that only half the road benefits the adjacent residents.
Conclusion
It is the City's belief that the project is feasible from an engineering standpoint and will be of
benefit from a water quality and erosion control standpoint to Lotus Lake. No additional
easements will be necessary to perform the work. Some relocation of existing underground
utilities may be necessary. The work is anticipated to be completed by City forces next spring and
should take approximately 30 days.
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Area 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
Area 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Area 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
LOTUS TRAIL WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
FILE NO. SWMP-12P
CONSTRUCTION COSTS ESTIMATE
Sediment Basin 20' x 30' x 2' avg = 45 cu. yds. @ $5.00 cu. yd. =
27
Wood Baffle Weir Structure- 1 each @ $250 =
48" Diameter Sump Catch Basin (4') - 3 @ $825 each =
Erosion Control/Site Restoration - 1 L.S. =
TOTAL
232 L.F. - 15" HDPE Sur-Lok 10.8 pipe @ $5.56/L.F. =
90 L.p. - 18" HDPE Sur-Lok 10.8 pipe@ $7.97/L.F. =
48" Diameter Manhole (0-8') - 1 @ $900 =
48" Diameter Sump Catch Basin (4'-6') - 2 @ $825 =
Erosion Control/Site Restoration - 1 L.S. @ $200 =
Driveway Restoration - 45 Tons CI V Gravel @ $7 ffon =
Pipe Bedding - 85 Tons @ $7.00ffon =
TOTAL
135 L.p. 15" HDPE Sur-Lok Pipe @$5.56/L.F. =
Pipe Bedding - 35 Tons@ $7.00ffon =
48" Diameter Manhole (0-8') . 1 @ $900 =
48" Diameter Sump Catch Basin (4'.6') - 2@ $825/Ea.
TOTAL
Paving Lotus Trail
1.
2.
3.
Summary
2331 Bituminous Base(3") & Curb (4") - 650 Tons @ $17.00ffon =
Trucking - 4 @ $400IEa. Per day =
Paver Rental- 1 L.S. @ $1,000.00 =
TOTAL
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Paving Lotus Trail
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GRAND TOTAL
$ 225.00
$ 250.00
$ 2,475.00
$ 175.00
$ 3.125.00
$ 1,289.92
$ 717.30
$ 900.00
$ 1,650.00
$ 200.00
$ 315.00
$ 595.00
$ 5.667.22
$ 750.60
$ 245.00
$ 900.00
$ 1.650.00
$ 3.545.60
$11,050.00
$ 1,600.00
$ 1.000.00
$13.650.00
Amount
$ 3,125.00
$ 5,667.22
$ 3,545.60
$13.650.00
$25.987.82
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Professional Association
Attorneys at Law
DEe ;)} 1997
Councilmember Mark Seru;l
7160 Willow View
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
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Joel J. Jamnik
Andrea McDowell Poehler
~Iatthew K. Brokl*
John F. Kelly
Matthew J. Foli
Marguerite M. McCarron
George T. Stephenson
* Also li(~'T\Sl!d in \X.'is..:onsin
Thomas J. Campbell
Roger N. Knutson
Thomas M. Scott
Elliott B. Knetsch
Suesan Lea Pace
(612) 452-5000
Fax (612) 452-5550
December 30, 1997
Oieo"",d:
Gary G. Fuchs
Re: Speed Limits and Stop Signs
Dear Councilmember Senn:
During the neighborhood meetings regarding the 1998 Bike Trail Project, we
discussed the citizens' frequent complaints regarding traffic. While traffic volumes
were raised as a concern, there was greater emphasis on speeding. I promised you I
would present possible options for the city to consider given the limited legal authority
the city has over some of the county and state roads within the city.
Some cities have incorporated traffic issues such as congestion and speed into
their strategic planning process. When these issues are made a part of the citizen/city
goal setting process, the council often is able to develop a greater understanding of
what the citizens want as well as possible solutions. It also often serves a secondary
goal of documenting a local concern to county and/or state officials.
After establishing better traffic management as a goal, a team of city staff can
be assigned the responsibility for fashioning an action plan. The action plan will be
constrained by limits on the city's legal authority, but could include the following
options:
1. Heightened enforcement. Additional county resources could be requested
or city resources provided and/or assigned to enforce existing speed limits and traffic
controls.
2. Because the city is without authority to unilaterally reduce the speed limit
on state or county highways (See M.S. ~ 169.14, copy enclosed), its only real option
is to request the county or state to conduct a traffic and engineering investigation.
Under M. S. ~ 169.14, subd. 5 a city, if it believes that the existing speed limit upon
any street or highway within its jurisdiction and not a part of the trunk highway
system is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under existing conditions, may
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request the Commissioner of Transportation to authorize, upon the basis of an
engineering and traffic investigation, the erection of appropriate signs designating what
speed is reasonable and safe. However, the Commissioner is not required to change
the speed limit. Also, the statute provides that the request to the Commissioner may
be in the form of a resolution listing those streets or parts of streets which the council
believes should be zoned and posted for lower (or higher) speeds.
While there is always the possibility that a higher speed limit could result from
a study, the chances are remote that the particular roads we discussed would have
their speed limits increased. The problem roads have a larger number of entrances
(both driveways and streets), significant grade and alignment changes that limit .
visibility, and smaller than standard recovery areas in many places, all of which argue
strongly for reduced speed limits. While there is no formal process for requesting
traffic controls such as stop signs, the city could follow a similar process of making a
formal request to the state or county.
Again, while the regulatory power of the city may be limited, it still has the
capability to initiate a serious analysis of traffic on these roads should the city council
choose to make it a priority.
Very truly yours,
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Don Ashworth
Minnesota Session Laws
STANDARDS, SPEED LIMITS
Ch. 143 (S.F. 724), TRANSPORTATION--NOJ
-
------------------------ Excerpt from page 1267 follows ---------------------.
Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 169.14, subdivision 2, is amended 1
read:
<< MN ST 169.14>>
Subd. 2. SPEED LIMITS. (a) Where no special hazard exists the following
speeds s~all be lawful, but any speeds in excess of such limits shall be prime
facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is .
unlawful; except that the speed limit within any municipality shall be a
maximum limit and any speed in excess thereof shall be unlawful:
------~----------------------- Page 1268 follows ----------------------------.
(1) 30 miles per hour in an urban district;
(2) 65 miles per hour on <<+non-Interstate+>> freeways and expressways, as
defined in section 160.02, subdivision 16<<-, outside the limits of any
urbanized area with a population of greater than 50,000 as defined by order 0
the commissioner of transportation->>;
(3) 55 miles per hour in locations other than those specified in this secti,
(4) . <<+70 mile~ ~\..ur~'~. Interstate h~ghways outside the ~imits of any
urban1zed area w1th"a populat1on of greater than 50,000 as def1ned by order 0
the commissioner of transportation;+>>
<<+(5) 65 miles per hour on Interstate highways inside the limits of any
urbanized area with a population of greater than 50,000 as defined by order 0
the commissioner of transportation;+>>
<<+(6)+>> ten miles per hour in alleys; and
<<-(5)->><<+(7)+>> 25 miles per hour in residential roadways if adopted by
road authority having jurisdiction over the residential roadway.
(b) A speed limit adopted under paragraph (a), clause <<-(5)->><<+(7)+>>, i
not effective unless the road authority has erected signs designating the spe
limit and indicating the beginning and end of the residential roadway on whic
the speed limit applies.
Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 169.14, subdivision 3~ is amended
read:
<< MN ST 169.14>>
Subd. 3. REDUCED SPEED REQUIRED. <<+(a)+>> The driver of any vehicle shall
consistent with the requirements, drive at an appropriate reduced speed when
<<+approaching or passing an authorized emergency vehicle stopped with emerge
lights flashing on any street or highway, when+>> approaching and crossing ar
intersection or railway grade crossing, when approaching and going around a
Copyright (c) West Group 1997 No claim to original U.S. Govt. works
innesota session Laws
TANDARDS, SPEED LIMITS
Ch. 143 (S.F. 724), TRANSPORTATION--NOISE
urve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding
oadway, and when special hazards exist with respect to pedestrians or other
raffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions.
<<+(b) A person who fails to reduce speed appropriately when approaching or
assing an authorized emergency vehicle stopped with emergency lights flashing
n a street or highway shall be assessed an additional surcharge equal to the
mount of the fine imposed for the speed violation, but not less than $25.+>>
----------------------------- Page 1269 follows ------~------------------------
Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 169.14, subdivision 5d, is amended
o read:
<< MN ST 169.14>>
Subd. 5d. SPEED ZONING IN WORK ZONES; SURCHARGE. (a) The commissioner, on
~unk highways and temporary trunk highways, and local authorities, on streets
nd highways under their jurisdiction, may authorize the use of reduced maximum
~eed limits in highway work zones. The commissioner or local authority is not
equired to conduct an engineering and traffic investigation before authorizing
reduced speed limit in a highway work zone.
(b) The minimum highway work zone speed limit is 20 miles per hour. The work
~ne speed limit must not reduce the established speed limit on the affected
treet or highway by more than 15 miles per hour, except that the highway work
~ne speed limit shall not exceed 40 miles per hour. Highway work zone speed
imits are effective on erection of appropriate regulatory speed limit signs.
le signs must be removed or covered when they are not required. A speed
reater than the posted highway work zone speed limit is unlawful.
(c) For purposes of this subdivision, "highway work zone" means a segment of
ighway or street where a road authority or its agent is constructing,
econstructing, or maintaining the physical structure of the roadway, its
1oulders, or features adjacent to the roadway, including underground and
lerhead utilities and highway appurtenances.
(d) Notwithstanding section 609.0331 or 609.101 or other law to the contrary,
person who violates a speed limit established under paragraph (b), or who
iolates any other provision of this section <<-or section 169.141->> while in
ighway work zone, is assessed an additional surcharge equal to the amount of
le fine imposed for the speed violation, but not less than $25.
)pyright (c) West Group 1997 No claim to original u.s. Govt. works
Minnesota Session Laws Ch. 143 (S.F. 724), TRANSPORTATION--Nc
STANDARDS, SPEED LIMITS
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------------------------ Excerpt from page 1274 follows --------------------.
Sec. 20. REPEALER. .
<<+(a) Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 169.14, subdivision 4a, is
repealed.+>>
<<+(b) Minnesota Rules, parts 8840.0100; 8840.0200; 8840.0300; 8840.040
8840.0500; 8840.0600; 8840.0700; 8840.0800; 8840.0900; 8840.1000;
8840.1100; 8840.1200; and 8840.1300, are repealed.+>>
<<Note: MN ST 169.14>>
Sec. 21. APPLICATION.
<<+Section 11 applies in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, a
Washington counties.+>>
Sec. 22. EFFECTIVE DATE.
<<+Sections 1 to 8, 10 to 17, 19, 20, paragraph (b), and 21 are effective
day following final enactment.+>>
<<+Sections 9 and 20, paragraph (a), are effective July 1, 1997.+>>
Presented to the governor May 30, 1997.
Approved June 3, 1997.
Copyright (c) West Group 1997 No claim to original u.S. Govt. works
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM:
Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator
DATE:
December 30, 1997
SUBJ:
Proposal from Minnehaha Creek Watershed Task Force
The attached proposal is from a task force of city representatives attempting to reform the
operation of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Earlier this year, ~~~~ies~in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District requested an
investigation intoil~ operations of the watershed district. In response to this request, the
watershed district has organized a separate Stonn Water Task Force of city representatives to
resolve the differences, of which I am a member. In addition, the Minnesota Board of Soil and
Water Resources has been investigating the practices of the watershed district and will have
recommendations early next year. It is my belief that the watershed district and its managers are
working in good faith to resolve issues with the concel11ed cities.
The task force sending this resolution is a panel of city representatives, independent from state or
county appointed task forces. I have not been a part of this committee, but attended early
organizational meetings and was concel11ed over the participating cities' commitment to water
quality standards. It is out of this concel11 that I recommend not endorsing this resolution.
Chanhassen water quality is not only dependent on nmoff from within the city, but also from
other cities who are part of the lakes' watersheds. It is important that all cities within the
watershed have the same water quality standards.
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DATE:
December 17, 1997
RECEIVED
DEe 2 2 1997
TO:
Cities of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
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FROM:
Steering Committee for Cities of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
SUBJECT: Resolution for consideration by Cities in the District
The Steering Committee for the Cities of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District unanimously
recommends that cities of the District approve the attached resolution which indicates the
results of the endorsement process related to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board
of Managers. Please consider the attached resolution no later than the first Council meeting in
January 1998. Adopted resolutions should be forwarded to the County Clerk for your county.
Copies of adopted resolutions should also be provided by mail or fax to Mike Eastling (see
attached).
State Statute identifies a process for cities to singly or collectively endorse candidates for
County appointment to watershed district boards. As part of the endorsement process,
nominations for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers were solicited by
the Steering Committee. Names for five candidates in Hennepin County and three candidates
in Carver County were submitted. Candidates were interviewed and qualifications reviewed by
the Steering Committee (note: two of the Carver County candidates were nominated after the
endorsement process was underway and were not reviewed). Note that the Steering
Committee selected four candidates as acceptable for the Upper Watershed and Lower
Watershed and has indicated a preferred top ranked candidate for each.
The Steering Committee has amassed hundreds of hours collectively through eight meetings
held as group as well as other meetings as a subcommittee. If you have any questions or
comments about the Steering Committee and/or the endorsement process, please contact one
or more of the following:
STEERING COMMITTEE and INTERVIEW PANEL MEMBER:
Howard Bennis, Mayor
City of Deephaven
Mike Eastling, Public Works Director
City of Richfield
Fred Richards
City of Edina
Terry Schwalbe, Project Coordinator
City of Wayzata
Ed Shukle, City Manager
City of Mound
Phil Zietlow, Council Member
City of Medina
INTERVIEW PANEL MEMBER:
Judd Mowry, Council Member
City of Tonka Bay
Lee Gustafson, City Engineer
City of Minnetonka
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STEERING COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITIES OF THE
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
STEERING COMMITTEE and INTERVIEW PANEL MEMBER:
HOWARD BENNIS, MAYOR
CITY OF DEEPHA VEN
20225 COTTAGEWOOD ROAD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-1877
(home) 475-2490 (work) 474-4755 fax: 474-1274
MIKE EASTLlNG, PUBLIC WORKS DIR.
6700 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH
RICHFIELD MN 55423
(work) 861-9792 fax: 861-9749
FRED RICHARDS
7225 FLEETWOOD DRIVE
EDINA MN 55435
(home) 941-7626 (work) 925-7573 fax: 925-7553
TERRY SCHWALBE
PROJECT COQRDlliAroat
600 EAST RI~~~.m"EET
WAYZATA MN 55391-1799
(home) 448-7048 (work) 404-5312 fax: 404-5318
ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER
5341 MA YWOOD ROAD
MOUND MN 55364-1687
(work) 472-0600 fax: 474-0620
PHIL ZIETLOW, COUNCIL MEMBER
2052 COUNTY ROAD 24
MEDINA MN 55340
(work) 540-3435 fax: 540-2425
INTERVIEW PANEL MEMBER:
JUDD MOWRY
TONKA BAY COUNCIL MEMBER
fax: 474-6538
LEE GUSTAFSON, CITY ENGINEER
14600 MINNETONKA BLVD
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
(work) 939-8200
December 17, 1997
CITY OF
COUNTY OF
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ENDORSING CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Councils of many of the cities lying wholly or partly within the boundaries of the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (the District) have adopted resolutions expressing concerns about the
governance and conduct of activities of the District and resolving to work cooperatively with other cities in the
District to monitor and oversee the activities of the District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of has determined that it would be in the best
interests of the public to appoint new members to the District who will provide a fresh perspective, who will work
in reasonable cooperation with the public and affected governmental units, and who will restore the faith and
confidence of the public and the cities in the District, while still accomplishing the objectives of the District; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 1030.311, Subd. 3 provides that watershed district managers
are to be selected from a list of persons nominated by one or more of the cities and towns affected; and
WHEREAS, a number of the cities lying within the District, acting through a Steering Committee, have
solicited nominations from affected cities and have interviewed candidates for appointment to the District; and th
Steering Committee has found a number of well qualified candidates who are capable of providing leadership in
establishing prudent, consistent, reasonable and fiscally responsible governance of the District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
that the Council endorses the following candidates for appointment to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
and urges the County Boards of Hennepin and Carver Counties to make appointments from the following list of
candidates giving due regard to representation of the various hydrological areas within the District as required bl
Minnesota Statutes, Section 1030, sub. 3(C):
Hennepin County candidates:
Upper Watershed:
1. Pat Maloney (top ranked candidate in Upper Watershed)
2. Warren McNeil
Lower Watershed:
1. Jim Caulkins (top ranked candidate in Lower Watershed)
2. Ron Baumbach
Carver County candidate:
1. Jerome Keehr (top ranked candidate in Carver County)
Adopted by the City Council of the City of
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SRF No. 0972786
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jim Grube, Hennepin County
Bruce Polaczyk, Hennepin County
Roger Gustafson, Carver County
Don Ashworth, City of Chanhassen
Charles Folch, City ofChanhassen
Gene Dietz, City of Eden Prairie
Rod Rue, City of Eden Prairie
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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DATE: December 22, 1997
SUBJECT: HIGHWAY 101 BETWEEN TH 5 AND CSAH 62
PROJECT STATUS
. In November, we indi..~'!te~ that we expected new base mapping in our office by
mid-Decem~.QJ~rtu~y, with the late fall~ng leaves, early snow and cloudy weather,
Markhurd was ho{'able to fly the corridor when we had hoped they would. Fortunately, they
were able to fly and photograph on December 13, 1997.
. Photo control surveys should be completed early in January and the base mapping should be
completed by late January.
. In the meantime, we have been collecting record drawings and construction plans, half-
section maps and plats and have been building our right-of-way base file.
. We recently received current traffic count data for the corridor, including cross street counts,
and we are proceeding with our analyses and forecasts.
. We have also been working on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet to the extent that
we can without detailed engineering. Initial agency contacts have been made and wetlands
have been identified. SHPO historical/archeological clearance has been obtained for the
corridor.
. We would like to meet with the Project Management Team (PMT) once we have the base
mapping in our office. At that time, we should also have a first draft of our traffic analysis
for PMT review. We are targeting the latter half of January for that meeting.
Please call if you have any questions or comments regarding our schedule or approach.
TDP/smf
One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4443
Telephone (612) 475-0010 . Fax (612) 475-2429. http:/ /www.srfconsulting.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
TO:
FROM:
Don Ashworth, City Manager
Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator
DATE:
December 10, 1997
SUBJ:
Proposal for Lake Susan Lake restoration project
The attached proposal outlines the work plan I am recommending for restoring the water quality
of Lake Susan. The goal of this project is to restore water clarity, promote plant growth and
increase the fish population. Lake Susan has become an excellent candidate for this work because
of past work done by the City to install best management practices in treating the runoff within
the watershed.
As you may recall this project was included as part of the 1998 SWMP budget.
1998 Projected Expenses
Description Est. Cost
Sump Pump
Oraintile
Minnewashta Heights
1998 Water Quality Projects
Wetland Restorations
Intern
Lakes
Lake Susan Restoration
Lake Shore
Journal
Education
Algae Brochures
New Const. Wetland Info
TOTALS
$50,000
$95,000
$75,000
$25,000
$6,000
$60,000
$2,000
$500
$500
$314,000
G:'cng phillip Ad11lin'Su~anproposal.cc
550 So Snelling Ave
St. Paul, MN 55116
612.690.9602
(fax) 699.7145
Quote for Lake Improvement
;' Projects for Lake Susan
Chanhassen, Minnesota
November 1997
Prepared by:
Steve McComas
Blue Water Science
550 So. Snelling Ave
St. Paul, MN 55116
Quote for Lake Improvement Projects for Lake Susan
Cost Summary
Fish Projects
Carp harvest - (schedule for February, 1998) retainer for fisherman in case carp
aren't caught, we pay the commercial fisherman for his time $1,200
Carp barrier/trap (two barriers needed)(Spring, 1998)
10-15 feet wide @ $100 per foot = $1,500 x 2 = $3,000
Winter aeration (continue winter operation)
Alum Treatment (May 1998)
Jar tests to determine safe alum dose
Pre-project and post project monitoring - water chemistry (especially phosphorus
and aluminum), lake sediments, aquatic plants, dissolved oxygen
Prepare specifications
Background research and permit application (submitted to DNR and includes
one public meeting)
Alum treatment
Wetland/Stormwater Pond Evaluation (May - Sept, 1998)
Follow-up Information & Education Material (August 1998)
$1,200
$4,000
$1,500
$1,100
$42,000
$900
$1,600
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Quote for Lake Improvement Projects for Lake Susan
Background Information
Existing Conditions
Lake Susan is an 88 acre eutrophic lake in the City of Chanhassen. It is relatively shallow
(maximum depth is sixteen feet) but is deep enough to allow water skiing, tubing, fishing, and
water sports. There is a city park and a public access with a concrete ramp and ample parking.
The lake has high phosphorus levels leading to mid summer algae blooms, which in turn, leads to
poor water clarity of three feet or less. Few submerged aquatic plants are found, but the rare
Lotus Lily is present in several patches on the west side of Lake Susan. Fishing is generally poor
and city-sponsored winter ice fishing contest has not produced many fish in the last several years.
Past MnDNR fish surveys indicate a carp population that is above regional densities.
A surface water management plan was completed in 1992 and the City has been proactive in
implementing watershed stormwater management practices. However, Lake Susan's watershed
probably will not significantly improve lake water quality condition alone.
Lake sampling results show that higher phosphorus qmcentrations are found in the bottom of the
lake compared to the surface concentrations. This indicates that phosphorus is probably released
from the bottom sediments. For Lake Susan to noticeably improve, lake projects are needed.
Goals
Lake improvement goals for Lake Susan are summarized below:
. Attain a summer average phosphorus concentration of 50-60 ppb.
. Limit the frequency of three foot secchi transparency readings to two - three weeks
over summer.
. Increase aquatic plant coverage to 40% of the lake bottom area.
. Maintain the existing Lotus Lily patches.
. Produce fishing conditions where bass and sunfish populations reach regional averages
based on MnDNR fyke net sampling.
Projects
A list of proposed projects have been prepared t~ meet lake improvement goals for Lake Susan
and are shown in Table 1. Background information follows.
Table 1. List of improvement projects for Lake Susan.
Fish Projects
Carp harvest - (schedule for February, 1998) retainer for fisherman in case carp
aren't caught, we pay the commercial fisherman for his time
Carp barrier/trap (two barriers needed)(Spring, 1998)
Winter aeration (continue winter operation)
Alum Treatment (May 1998)
Jar tests to determine safe alum dose
Pre-project and post project monitoring - water chemistry (especially phosphorus
and aluminum), lake sediments, aquatic plants, dissolved oxygen
Prepare specifications
Background research and permit application (submitted to DNR and includes
one public meeting)
Alum treatment
Wetland/Stormwater Pond Evaluation (May - Sept, 1998)
Follow-up Information & Education Material (August 1998)
Fish Projects
Commercial carp harvesting is one part of a carp control program
for Lake Susan. Commercial removal is typically done under the
ice in winter (Figure 1). This is scheduled for mid-February. We
would like to remove at least 10,000 pounds (about 100 pounds of
carp per acre).
Commercial fishermen
should be contacted in early
winter so we can get on their
schedule. A retainer should
be available to pay expenses
in case fish are not caught.
This will help get the
Commercial fishermen out on
the lake.
In the winter harvesting goal
of 10,000 pounds is not met,
summer trap netting should
be considered.
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seines. Here is an operation from Rush Lake, Isanti County. This seine
haul produced 80,000 pounds of carp.
A carp barrier (Figure 2) at the inlet and outlet to Lake Susan will
help to keep the carp population down in Lake Susan.
The dimensions for the barrier (height and width) should be
measured in March and the barrier should be installed in June, after
gamefish have spawned, but before carp start spawning.
This will keep large carp out of Lake Susan, although small carp
will still be able to come and go. We are trying to decrease the
adverse impacts that large carp can have on submerged aquatic
plants.
Figure 2. A carp barrier in place at the outlet to Cedar Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. Flow is from right to
left. Carp can leave the lake, but the barrier prevents them from coming back in.
Alum Treatment
Alum (the short name for aluminum sulfate) is a chemical used to
inactivate phosphorus in lake restoration projects. When alum is
applied to the lake surface, it forms a precipitate of aluminum and
water to form aluminum hydroxide. This precipitate has a reactive
surface and phosphorus "sticks" to it. After the precipitate settles
to the lake bottom, it will then intercept phosphorus as it is
released from lake sediments and bind it, making the phosphorus
unavailable for algae growth.
Alum is applied from a barge (Figure 3) with a very precise
guidance system. Alum is typically applied as a liquid at a rate of
300 to 500 gallons per surface acre.
It is best applied either in early spring, before algae blooms
develop or fall, after algae blooms have died back. Weare
recommending a spring 1998 application so that the 1998 summer
season can have improved water clarity and the aquatic plant
community may start colonizing the lake bottom.
Alum treatments generally are effective for five to ten years.
However, there is no guarantee how long it will be effective.
Figure 3. Alum is applied to the lake surface from a barge like this one. A tanker truck is parked at the
landing.
Wetland/Stormwater Pond Evaluation
To sustain good water quality in Lake Susan, the watershed inputs
need to be within the range for ecoregion values for streams (about
130-200 ppb or less). Monitoring of the two major inflows is
proposed for 1998. Grab samples will be collected starting in
spring and then monthly through the summer.
The phosphorus load of the inflowing streams will influence how
long the water quality benefits of the alum application will last. If
loads are low, alum should work for ten years or more. If
watershed inputs are high, alum's long term ability to reduce
excess lake phosphorus will be shortened. However, recent
improvements to the NW pond should optimize it's phosphorus
removal efficiency. The sampling program will help characterize
it's performance.
Figure 4. A storm water pond at the northwest corner of Lake Susan receives runoff from the Lake Ann
watershed to the north. Monitoring in 1998 will indicate how it is performing.
Information and Education Material
Several informational publications will be produced over the
course of the Lake Susan improvement program. The first
publication is an informational flyer that gives an overview of Lake
Susan projects and the program (to be produced in January). Next,
an informational newsletter about the alum treatment for Lake
Susan should be produced in April. The last I & E document
would be a project summary to be produced in the fall (September)
summarizing the year's activities related to Lake Susan and
describing the results.
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1998
January
week 1
week 2
week 3
week 4
February
week 1
week 2
week 3
week 4
March
week 1
week 2
week 3
week 4
April
week 1
week 2
week 3
week 4
May
week 1
week 2
week 3
week 4
June
week 1
week 2
week 3
week 4
July
week 1
week 2
week 3
week 4
August
week 1
week 2
week 3
week 4
September
week 1
week 2
Timeline and Project Sequencing
City of Chanhassen: Lake Susan Management Plan final draft completed.
Public information flyer for Lake Susan projects.
Submit application for whole lake alum treatment.
Commercial carp harvesting should start.
Conduct jar tests to determine alum use.
Put out bid requests for alum treatment.
Order carp barriers for inlet and outlet of Lake Susan.
Sampling spring runoff for two inlet areas and Lake Susan.
Public information meeting on alum treatment.
Sample Lake Susan and streams.
Alum treatment on Lake Susan.
Install carp barriers.
Sample Lake Susan and streams.
Additional carp removal, if needed.
Sample Lake Susan and streams.
Conduct aquatic plant survey.
Sample Lake Susan and streams.
Consider stocking fish, if determined there is a need.
Produce project summary.
Future Projects
. Aquatic plant harvesting in Lake Susan.
. Continued carp harvesting for the next two years.
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Planning Department
. On December 22, 1997, staff received a
voice-mail message from Debbie
Noderman, a resident of Bluff Creek
Estates. Mrs. Noderman's call was in
regard to the fence located behind the
postal service annex. The fence does not
continue all the way behind her house;
only as far as her living room. She
believes her home is located at a high
point, facing the service road where the
semi-trailers will be entering. She also
explained that the berm dips at the point
where the loading dock is located and the
fence needs to be extended at least 30
feet to provide adequate screening.
Mrs. Nodennan further indicated that an
individual who will be working at the
annex informed her that they are planning
on receiving 4 to 12 semi-trailers from
2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. every morning.
Staff contacted Mrs. Noderman and
explained that the fence as being con-
structed is according to plans approved
by the City Council and reviewed by the
neighbors in Bluff Creek Estates. Any
changes to the plan would have to be
approved by the Council and be made
within the very limited budget. She told
staff she would like her concerns, which
included sleeplessness due to noise from
trucks, a ruined Christmas because of
stress in dealing with the Postal Service
issue, the feeling she is being lied to by
staff, and an unobstructed view of the
annex loading dock, to be forwarded to
the Council. Staff acknowledged her
concerns and presents them for your
information.
Construction of the fence began on
December 22, 1997 and continues
I presently. The berm has been final
graded and is acceptable. Trail construc-
tion and landscaping will commence in
the spring.
. At the end of December 1997, the city
was informed that it had received a $5,000
Minnesota ReLeaf grant from the DNR.
This grant is to help fund "Chanhassen
Under Cover," a tree planting project that
will offer residents an opportunity to either
receive a boulevard tree or purchase their
own for $20-$50, depending on the species.
It was a competitive grant and about 90
communities throughout the state applied.
Only I 9 projects were funded. Chanhassen
should feel proud to have received the
funding. Promotion for the project will
occur in the spring newsletter and the
Villager. Contact Jill Sinclair if you have
any questions.
. For a third straight year, Chanhassen has
applied for Tree City USA recognition and
expects to receive it. The application is due
at the end of each year and is a summary of
municipal forestry activities. Notification of
the award should be received in early
spnng.
Engineering Department
. Riley-Purgatory-BluffCreek Water-
shed District received the feasibility
study for the proposed Lotus Trail
stann drainage project and will be
recommending approval to District
Managers on January 7, 1998.
. Dave quit smoking January I, 1998
(so watch out!).
. Christmas lights in the downtown
(West 78th Street) are being taken
down.
. Continuing to negotiate acquisition
of site for Well No.8.
. Continuing to analyze proposed
water tower site.
Public Safety Department
. We responded to a dog attack of a 3
year old child on Melody Hill Road with
the most severe viscious dog attack
injuries most of the reserve/police/
paramedics have seen. Multiple
violations, including no dog licenses, no
kennel permit, and dogs at large are
being pursued criminally, and we are
seeking to have the dog destroyed. The
dog owner has not been cooperative and
has been directed to stay away from the
location of the impound. CSO Henry
Price is heading up this investigation.
Finance Department
.Please find attached staff's response to
the Office of the State Auditor for 1995
and 1996 TIF reporting.
Administration
. Empak and Instant Web Companies
filed special assessment appeals relating
to the County Road 17 improvement
project. Staff intends to schedule an
executive session with the city attorney's
office and the EDA at their January 15
meeting to discuss how to proceed with
this litigation.
. The county attorney has made a
determination that any TIF monies from
the Chanhassen Bowl's delinquent taxes
are no longer due the city since removal
of the parcels from the then existing TIF
district. Staff will be meeting with Mike
Fahey to discuss his opinion in this
matter.
Park & Recreation Dept.
. Reviewing applications for the Park
Equipment Operator vacancy created by
the resignation of Keith McKinley.
Interviews will be scheduled within two
weeks.
. Proposals for Highway 101 north
temporary trail feasibility study will be
delivered to the city council at their work
session on Monday, January 12.
ROBERT E. BOYLE & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
145 Paramount Plaza III
7831 Glenroy Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439
Tel. 612-837-1000
Fax 612-837-0920
e-mail: bobboyle@ix.netcom.com
RECEIVED
DEe 23 1997
CITY OF CHANHASS:
Christian J. Misvaer, Law Clerk
Clerk of the City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
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Notice of APpea;;i~,_~ar~~e above matter.
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