WS 2000 01 24CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 24, 2000
Mayor Mancino called the work session to order at 5:35 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman Senn, Councilwoman
Jansen, and Councilman Labatt
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Engel
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Botcher, Roger Knutson, Kate Aanenson, Anita Benson, Bob
Generous, Cindy Kirchoff and Phil Elkin
Consent Agenda:
a. Approve Plans & Specifications for Traffic Control Signal and Interconnect
Systems, TH 5~West 78th Street Improvements, Proiect No. 97-6, SP 1002-70.
Anita Benson discussed the financial aspect of the project. Mayor Mancino asked if the plans and
specifications had to wait for the finances to be approved, which was answered yes. Councilman
Senn asked if the City was paying for the street lights and signals. Anita Benson stated that the
City was paying for the street light system. Kate Aanenson clarified for Council the placement of
the traffic signals.
c. Authorize Advertising for Bids, Bluff Creek Bank Stabilization Proiect.
Councilwoman Jansen asked if the cost for this project was in the budget. Phil Elkin stated it
was.
d. City Code Amendment Eliminating the Position of Public Safety Director.
Scott Botcher stated that he would suggest that the Council consider re-codifying the ordinance in
2001 as a housekeeping item.
e. Approve Assignment of the Development Contract for Lot 1, Block 1, Southwest
Tech Center from CSM Investors to U.S. Bank National Association.
No questions were asked on this item.
f. Approval of Bills.
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Mayor Mancino asked about the portable standby generator. Scott Botcher stated that he would
ask Charles Folch for clarification on this item. Bruce DeJong clarified the issue of the Fire
Department's rescue truck.
g. Approval of Minutes.
Councilwoman Jansen stated that there was a correction to be made on page 36 of the January 10,
2000 City Council Minutes changing the vote count from 3 to 2 to 3 to 1.
h. Approval of City of Chanhassen Organizational Chart.
Scott Botcher stated that this chart was an interim chart and would have to be amended by the
Finance Director after filling positions in that department. Councilwoman Jansen stated that she
would like to discuss this item in a future work session.
i. Approval of Termination A~reement~ H. Dan Wright.
No questions were asked on this item.
Reconsideration of US West Cellular Tower Decisiom Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Site.
No questions asked on this item.
General Discussion:
Update on 2000 Census under Visitor Presentation.
Councilman Senn asked how county boundaries were decided. If they were decided by
population. Roger Knutson stated he would check the State statute on that question.
Public Hearing: Approve Feasibility Study; Authorize Preparation of Plans &
Specifications for Grandview Road Area Utility Improvement Pro iect 97-11.
This item was being pulled off of the agenda because it was not properly published for a public
hearing. The item will be rescheduled for the City Council meeting on February 28, 2000.
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Car-X Muffler and Brake Shop (Auto
Service Center)~ 60 Lake Drive East~ Cook Properties-Chanhassen LLC.
Councilman Senn asked what could be done about the cars being stored outside of the Abra Body
building. Roger Knutson stated that they could be cited for violations. Mayor Mancino asked
where the trash would be located on this site. Bob Generous stated that the dumpster was located
on the southwest corner. Scott Botcher suggested installing roofs on the dumpsters so garbage
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wouldn't overflow. Mayor Mancino stated that she did not want to see this site become like the
Abra site.
Consider An Amendment to Permit Automobile Rental in the BH, Highway Business
District, 227 West 79th Street, Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
Councilman Senn asked if the number of cars permitted on the lot could be reduced from 20?
Cindy Kirchoff stated that the applicant was requesting 15.
Mayor Mancino asked if Councilman Labatt or Councilwoman Jansen would like to become the
City's representative on the Southwest Metro Transit Commission. Councilwoman Jansen stated
that she would be the representative.
Correspondence Discussion.
Councilman Senn asked about the coverage limits for insurance. Scott Botcher stated he would
give breakdown to the Council. Councilman Senn asked what procedure the City takes when
obtaining quotes for insurance. Scott Botcher explained what the past practice has been and
stated that he felt the current coverage for the City was pretty good, but would like to review the
item again next year.
Mayor Mancino stated she would like to have an update on the Highway 101 issue from the City
Engineer at the next work session.
The work session was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Submitted by Scott Botcher
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim