WS 2000 05 08 CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MAY 8, 2000
Mayor Mancino called the work session to order at 5 ~35 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman S¢lm, Councilwoman Jansen,
Councilman Eng¢l, and Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Botcher, Todd Gerhardt, Todd Hoffman, Kate Aancnson, Cindy Kirchoff, and
Teresa Burgess
Consent A~enda:
A. Approval of KMC A~reement for Local and Lon~ Distance Services.
No questions were asked on this item.
B. Resolution Approvin~ a Concept Plan for the Reconstruction of Highway 101 from West 78th
Street to Pleasant View Road.
Mayor Mancino stated that she thought the City was asking for plans from the County. Teresa Burgess
explained what was included in this resolution. Scott Botcher stated that the County wanted a resolution
from the City specifying what plan design the City was supporting for the reconstruction of Highway 101.
Mayor Mancino amended the resolution to clarify the wording under item 1.
C. Approval of Fireworks Display Permit~ July 4~ Lake Minnewashta~ Bill Nae~ele.
No questions were asked on this item.
D. Consider Proposed Declaration of Covenants~ Arboretum Business Park 3ra Addition.
Mayor Mancino explained that she was comfortable with this proposal.
E. Approval of Bills.
No questions were asked on this item.
F. Approval of Minutes.
No questions were asked on this item.
G. Approve Specifications; Authorize Advertisement of Bids for Lake Lucy Storage Tank
Reconditionin~ Proiect No. 00-02.
Mayor Mancino asked staff if builders should be advised of the water tower construction when they apply
for building permits. Teresa Burgess explained the time line for construction and the notification process
the City would be using. Kate Aanenson stated that there needed to be discussion on this item because of
the landscaping requirement being placed on builders and the fees being charged, if there was not going to
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be water available to water the landscaping. Council members brought up the issue of the quality of the
water in the city and the complaints that were being received. Teresa Burgess explained the different
alternatives that were being explored by staff to improve the water quality of the city's water system, and
that she would be bringing a report back to City Council in the near future.
H. Approval of Metricom Right-of-Way Permit and Facility Use A~reement.
Councilman Senn questioned the basis for the fee. Scott Botcher stated it was a standard rate being
charged to all cities. Councilman Senn stated that he did not like the idea of approving a 9 year contract.
He would rather enter into a shorter contract, i.e. 3 years and review it at that time. Mayor Mancino stated
that this item had been discussed at a work session and this was the same agreement being signed by other
cities.
I. Approval of Financial Policies.
Scott Botcher stated that he had made the changes requested by Mayor Mancino.
1.5 Final Action on the Board of Review and Equalization.
Mayor Mancino asked staff to explain the procedure to be taken at the meeting. Councilman Senn asked if
this item could be tabled for the Council to receive all the information on all the sites and give them a
chance to look at all the sites. Mayor Mancino asked if the County provides all the information at the
meeting tonight, did the Council feel comfortable in approving the items tonight or did the Council want to
table the item. The City Council members felt comfortable with taking action tonight if the information
was available at the meeting.
2. Consideration of Kennel Permit Request~ 7431 Windmill Drive~ Hans & Pat Petruska.
Mayor Mancino asked if the City has done kennel permits in the past. Todd Gerhardt stated that the City
Council would consider kennel permits if complaints had been received by the City. Councilman Labatt
asked if there had been any complaints of the dogs biting anyone. Todd Gerhardt stated there were no
complaints regarding dog bites. Councilman Senn asked what the specific complaints were on this site.
Todd Gerhardt stated that the neighbor's children were afraid that the dogs would jump over the fence, and
there were complaints of barking. Todd Gerhardt stated that the applicants have been taking responsibility
to bring the dogs inside if they are barking, and that they had installed trees along the property lines to
shield their back yard from the neighbor's property. Councilwoman Jansen stated that the nuisance
ordinance should take care of barking dog complaints.
Request to Rezone 3.98 Acres of Property Zoned A-2~ A~ricultural Estate to IOP~ Industrial
Office Park; Site Plan Approval for a 10~270 sq. ft. Office Buildin~ with Variances; and a
Conditional Use Permit to Construct a Buildin~ in the Bluff Creek Overlay District~ Stone
Creek Office Building; Southwest Corner of Coulter Boulevard and Stone Creek Drive~ M.J.
Gorra.
Mayor Mancino asked for clarification on the variance requests. Cindy Kirchoff showed the City Council
the plat map and why the variances were being requested. Kate Aanenson stated there were two main
issues of disagreement, parking stalls being eliminated and access to the site. Councilman Labatt asked
what kind of tenants would be occupying the building. Staff stated they did not know. Councilman
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Labatt was concerned about the amount of traffic this building would generate. Teresa Burgess stated that
this type of office building generate less traffic than other permitted uses on the site.
4. Consider an Amendment to Article XXIII~ General Supplement Regulations~ Division 3~
Home Occupations to Create a Purpose Statement~ Eliminate Permitted Uses~ and
Specifically Prohibit the Outdoor Storage of Materials and Equipment in Coniunction with
the Home Occupations.
Mayor Mancino asked for clarification on the date when contractor yards were grandfathered in under the
ordinance. Kate Aanenson stated that the definition section in the ordinance wasn't board enough to
encompass home occupations so this proposal would clarify that issue.
5. Consider an Amendment to Section 20-908~ Yard Regulations (5)~ to Allow Porches to
Encroach 10 feet into a Required Front Yard Setback.
No questions were asked on this item.
7. Recommendation to Amend 2000 Capital Improvement Program~ City Center Park.
No questions were asked on this item.
8. Recommendation to Establish Memorial Program Committee.
No questions were asked on this item.
9. Commission Appointments.
No questions were asked on this item.
Administrative Presentations.
Scott Botcher stated that he had a couple items to discuss with the City Council under this item.
Mayor Mancino adjourned the City Council work session at 6:25 p.m.
Submitted by Scott Botcher
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim