Administrative Section
Administrative Section
Letter to Evan Green dated March 16, 1998.
Letter from the University of Minnesota dated March 10, 1998.
Memo to Scott Harr dated February 27, 1998. '
Letter from Government Finance Officers Association dated March 6, 1998.
Public Safety Department - Inspections Division Monthly Report for January
1998.
Letter from the Metropolitan Council dated March 3, 1998.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 City Center Drive. PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612.937.5739
Engineering Fax 612.937.9152
Public Safety Fax 612.934.2524
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March 16, 1998
Mr. Evan Green
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metropolitan Division - Water's Edge
1500 West County Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113
Re: Trunk Highway 5 Improvements from CSAH 17 to Trunk Highway 41
S.P. 1002-61, City Project No. 97-6
Dear Evan:
I am writing in reference to the work session held on February 23, 1998 at which
time you presented the general layout for the Trunk Highway 5 project through the
City of Chanhassen. The purpose of the work session presentation was to inform
Council members of the following design issues. The construction of a continuous
median at Park Drive along Trunk Highway 5. This continuous median effectively
would make access to Trunk Highway 5 right-in/right-out only at Park Drive.
Council expressed no concerns at this point in time at this restricted access. The
next item covered was the right-in/right-out access at the Bluff Creek Corporate
Center. This should remain on the plans at the location as designated in the
preliminary plat approved by the City of Chanhassen. Other items of primary
concern to Council members were the lack of traffic signals designated for Century
Boulevard and possibly Audubon Road as well. Since that City Council work
session I have forwarded SRFs traffic study, done in conjunction with the
Arboretum Business Park development, for the Century Road intersection for
MnDOT review. Currently, it is my understanding that the warrants for including
a traffic signal at both Century Boulevard and Audubon Road intersections are
being studied by your traffic design division. As you are aware, this is a issue to
which the Chanhassen City Council would appreciate a decision at the soonest
possible time.
I trust that this letter provides adequate direction as to the City Council's position
on the following issues:
1. Park Drive restriction to right-in/right-out.
2. Bluff Creek Corporate Center location of the right-in/right-out at the approved
preliminary plat access location.
3. The necessity for permanent traffic signals at both Audubon Road and Century
Boulevard along Trunk Highway 5.
The City of Chanhassen. A growing community with clean Lzkes, qZlizliz)' )'c/1oO/$, tI chal7ning downtown. thril.ing bltSinesses, and beautiful parks. A great place to lit.e. work, ana
Mr. Evan Green
March 16, 1998
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Other items which I would like clarified and included in the 60% plans would be
that the north frontage road should be called West 78th Street rather than
Arboretum Boulevard and I would also like to confirm that the West City Street is
referred to as Century Boulevard.
As discussed at the last project meeting the Mills Fleet Farm property owner needs
to be given a specific date for making a decision on the timing of the north
frontage road construction across the property. Please advise as soon as you and
Cheri Olson establish the date a decision is needed in order for this section of the
frontage road to be constructed with the Trunk Highway 5 project.
Should you require further information, please contact me at 937-1900, extension
156. I look forward to hearing the outcome of the traffic signal studies at both
Audubon Road and Century Boulevard in the near future.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Anita L. Benson, P.E.
City Engineer
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Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
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March 10, 1998
Todd Hoffman
Director of Park and Recreation
693 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Athletics Director
Women's Intercollegiate Athletics
250 Bierman Field Athletic Building
5/6/5thAl'ellueS.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-8000
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The Spotlight Shines on Junior Mindy Hansen
Just like the Energizer bunny,
Mindy Hansen just keeps going. Hand
going...and going. The 5-11 junior
from Chaska, Minn., has just about
enough energy for everybody in the
Sports Pavilion and then some. Some
might call her hyperactive; others
describe her as "spirited," but it's that
spirit that makes Hansen the player she
is today.
Hansen, in her third season with
the Gophers, has had to use that spirit
and energy to help her adjust to what
has been a season of transition for her.
Gone is the scorer of old who averaged
8.6 points a game in her first two
seasons for the maroon and gold. Gone
is the player who poured in a career-
high 24 points against Northwestern
last season and recorded 20 games in
double figures.
Her role now under new head
coach Cheryl Littlejohn is to excel on
the defensive end of the court instead
of scoring. She is the one that is always
in the defender's face, trying to steal
the ball away. Many times you will see
Hansen diving to the floor or even in
the stands trying to create a defensive
stop. Hansen admits that it has been a
difficult transition changing the
emphasis of her game, but once again
that is where that extra energy helps
her.
.'The coaches keep emphasizing to
us that you can't win with only offense,
that games are won on defense,"
Hansen said. "We are continually
learning so much in practice on the
defensive end of the court. We didn't
have that in the past, so that has been
exciting, but hard. I have also learned
that it is much harder to play defense
than be a scorer. You have to not only
be quicker than your opponent, but
smarter."
The change in Hansen's game from
being an offensive scorer to a defensive
menace has been apparent this season.
In 24 games, Hansen has averaged only
6.8 points a game, compared to 12
points a contest last season. She has
only recorded six games in double
figures, with a season-high of 14
against Colorado State in the second
game of the year. She is also struggling
from the field shooting only 34 percent.
Defensively, though, Hansen has posted
32 steals this year, good for second on
the team, and is pulling down 3.5
rebounds a game. But it is her constant
hustle and desire that makes her such a
defensive presence.
Junior Mindy Hansen is a tri-chair of the
Minnesota Women's Athletics Team
Council.
ment team council. The council serves
as a liaison between the athletic
department and the student-athletes.
Hansen, who served on the council her
sophomore season, was elected co-
chair by her peers last spring.
"It was an honor to be nominated,
then elected by the other athletes,"
Hansen beamed. "It has been a great
opportunity for me because not only
have I received the opportunity to get
to know Director Voelz better, it has
given me a chance to help the other
student-athletes at the U. I have also
met a number of different people. It has
been great networking for my future."
She is also a great fan of the other
sports and athletes in the women's
athletics department. Hansen is often
seen at a number of other athletic
events and always cheering louder than
anyone else.
"The other athletes are so fun to
watch," Hansen said. "I went to a
gymnastics meet when we were at Ohio
State and I was amazed at all of the
things they could do. I would never be
able to do the things they do. I just have
so much respect for the other athletes
and what they do. I know how hard I
work and they all work equally as hard
to be the best at what they do."
This weekend, though, all eyes will
be focused on Hansen as Friday is
WCCO 80300 Hometown Day, honor-
ing Hansen, her hometown of
Chanhassen and her high school of
Chaska. Many of Hansen's friends and
family will be there to see Mindy and
celebrate her career at Minnesota.
"I have been really lucky that my
friends and family have been able to
see me play my whole career," Hansen
said. "That was a big reason I stayed in
Minnesota. I wanted my dad and mom
to be able to see as many games as
possible. Everyone in Chaska has been
so supportive since I left. I have this
group of girls from Chaska that come
to about three or four games a year and
make a bunch of signs for me. That is
such a special feeling and it makes me
proud to represent Chaska."
Not only Chaska but the entire
state of Minnesota should be proud that
Mindy Hansen represents them in such
a positive way as she keeps going.. .and
going. Hand going.
"Mindy is amazing," center Angie
Iverson said. "She has so much energy
and she works so hard that it is conta-
gious. No matter how tired or injured
she is, Mindy always has a smile on her
face and is always talking during
practice. She makes us all work harder
in practice and makes us better play-
ers."
"Mindy has done a good job this
year in changing her emphasis of play,"
Littlejohn said. "We need her to score,
but it is more important that she plays
solid defense. She is definitely the
emotional leader of this team. She
always comes ready to practice and
play. You can't teach desire and
dedication. You can only hope that it
carries over to the rest of the team."
Hansen's spirit and energy carry
over to her off-court activities as well.
Hansen is still undeclared in her
studies, although she knows that she
would like to go to medical school and
be an orthopedic surgeon and take Dr.
Elizabeth Arendt's job. Arendt is the
head of orthopedic surgery for the
University of Minnesota hospital
systems and the orthopedic surgeon for
the men's and women's athletics
department.
Hansen is also the tri-chair of the
Minnesota women's athletics depart-
Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! · 11
By Lisa Nelson
Sports Information Director
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
'0 City Center Dril'e, PO Box 147
Chllllllizjsm, Mil/llfSot,z55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 6/2.937.5739
~ngineering Fax 6/2.9379152
Jublic Safety Fax 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Scott Harr, Public Safety Director
FROM:
Greg Hayes, Fire Inspector/Training Coordinator
DATE:
February 27, 1998
SUBJECT:
Carver County EMS Training Grant
On Tuesday, February 24, 1998, I received a $750.00 training grant from the Carver
County EMS Committee. Currently we are going to use this money to provide training for
Carver County fire department members as well as law enforcement and Ridgeview
Paramedics. The training we are going to provide is the ABRA air bag safety class. In
regards to how these monies work is that we submit the bill from the training institution or
a bill to Waconia Ridgeview Hospital and they pay it, so there will be no transfer of
monies between the hospital and the city of Chanhassen.
If you have any questions on the training please give me a call.
March 5, 1998
TO:
Don Ashworth, City Manger
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FROM:
Scott Harr, Public Safety Director
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS: I commend Fire Inspector Hayes for taking the initiative
to access a grant opportunity to further our training efforts. You might recall this was
expense we paid for last year, and in an effort to cut down on expenditures, Greg was able
to locate this grant.
"he City ofGal/hassen. A growing commuiziry with cleal/ lakej. (!:{,zlitl' )'d,oo/'-. d c/',znning downtown, tf,r::'ing businesses, and beautiful pllr~s. A great place to liue, work, ill!!1 t'..
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GOVERNMENT FINANCE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
180 North Michigan Avenue. Suite 800. Chicago. Illinois 60601
312/977-9700. Fax: 312/977-4806
March 6, 1998
Mr. Don Ashworth
City Manager
City of Chanhassen
P.o. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Ashworth:
We are pleased to notify you that your comprehensive annual finan-
cial report for the fiscal year ended December' 31, 1996 qualifies
for a certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of
recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting,
and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
government and its management.
When a Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a government, an
Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is also presented to the
individual designated by the government as primarily responsible
for its having earned the certificate. Enclosed is an Award of
Financial Reporting Achievement for: Pamela A. Snell,
Finance Director.
The Certificate of Achievement plaque will be shipped under sepa-
rate cover in about eight weeks. We hope that you will arrange for
a formal presentation of the Certificate and Award of Financial
Reporting Achievement, and that appropriate publicity will be
given to this notable achievement. To assist with this, a sample
news release and the 1996 Certificate Program results are enclosed.
We hope that your example will encourage other government offi-
cials in their efforts to achieve and maintain an appropriate
standard of excellence in financial reporting.
Sincerely,
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
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Stephen J. Gauthier
Director/Technical Services Center
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Enclosures
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GOVERNMENT FINANCE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
180 North Michigan Avenue. Suite 800. Chicago. Illinois 60601
312/977-9700. Fax: 312/977-4806
March 6, 1998
For information contact:
Stephen Gauthier (312) 977-9700
NEWS RELEASE
(Chicago)--The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finan-
cial Reporting has been awarded to: City'of Chanhassen, MN,
by the Government Finance Officers Association of the united States
and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report
(CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of
recognition in the area of governmental accounting and finan-
cial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant
accomplishment by a government and its management.
An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded
to the individual designated as primarily responsible for
preparing the award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to:
Pamela A. Snell, Finance Director
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the
high standards of the program including demonstrating a construc-
tive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its
financial story and motivate potential users and user groups
to read the CAFR.
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving
12,625 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago,
Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON OFFICE
1750 K Street. N.w.. Suite 650, Washington. DC 20006
202/429-2750 · Fax: 202/429-2755
PRESENTATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting is the highest form of recognition for state and local
governments. The Certificate program thereby advocates that
recipients be formally recognized for their outstanding accom-
plishments. If you would like a formal presentation of the
Certificate of Achievement plaques, you should contact your GFOA
State Representative. Your representative's mailing address and
phone number is as follows:
218/326-7608
Jean M. Lane
Finance Director
City of Grand Rapids
420 Pokegamane
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218/326-7603
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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Public Safety Fl,\' 6!2.934.2524
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PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT - INSPECTIONS DIVISION
lUonthl)' Report - Jalluary, 1998
INSPECTIONS
January building and mechanical inspections were the highest for a January since I've been
keeping records - a result of the record number of December, 1997 permits issued.
Building
Mechanical
Total
1994
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705
January Inspections
1995 1996
436 507
439 392
875 899
1997
335
319
654
1998
590
529
1119
Inspections will probably stay high throughout the spring based on the number of building
permits issued in December, 1997 and January, 1998.
Building inspectors accompanied the fire inspector and/or the fire marshal on fire inspections
on one of building in January:
187 W 78th St. The Press
The building inspector responsible for the building \vhile it was under construction goes along
with the fire inspector. Their familiarity with the building is helpful in determining ifany
changes have been made.
'1\0 planning inspections were made in January. These typically include sign inspections and
setbacks.
No engineering inspections, other than erosion control, were done in January. Inspectors
typically notify the Engineering Department of all damaged erosion control encountered
during normal inspections.
PER1YIITS
.+58 permits were issued by the Inspections Division in January. The January average for
previous years is 181. The jump is, once again, due to the building permits issued in
December, 1997. The mechanical permits related to the earlier building permits are being
issued. High numbers are expected throughout the year.
\'ALUA TIONS
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Inspections Division Monthly Report
January, 1998
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Valuation of construction for perm its issued in January \Vas 54,763,900. The average January
valuations since 1990 is $5,160,178.
REVENUE
Revenue broke another record this month. S79,26iis the highest January revenue since I've
been keeping records.
PSD-ID Revenue
1995 to present
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
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OTHER STAFF ACTIVITIES
This section will be used to report on miscellaneous activities: training, enforcement action,
staff milestones, new projects. work without permits, etc. Nothing to report for January - I
didn't compile the information at the end of the month and can't justify the staff time it would
take for everyone to go back and gather the information.
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Environmental Services
March 3, 1998
Charles F olch
City Engineer
City of Chanhassen
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0147
Dear Mr. Folch:
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division has completed the assignment
of flows for 1997. The total flow for the community was calculated to be 892 MG for
1997. The estimated flow for the community for 1997 was 850 MG. The final cost
allocation information will be submitted to the community later this year.
Attached is a copy of a graph and table showing only metered flow, by month, for the
community between the years 1994 and 1997. The Council will provide the community
with more information throughout the year as it becomes available.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to call
me at 602-1116, or Kyle Colvin at 602-1151.
Donald S. Bluhm
Municipal Services Manager
Wastewater Services Department
CITY Of CHANHASSEN
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