WS 1999 04 12CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
APRIL 12, 1999
Mayor Mancino called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman Labatt and Councilwoman Jansen
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Senn and Councilman Engel
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Anita Benson, City Engineer; Charles Folch, Public
Works Director; Phil Gravel, Consultant; Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager; Kate Aanenson,
Community Development Director; Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner; and Roger Knutson, City Attorney.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Authorize Preparation of Plans & Specifications for Lake Drive West (Powers Blvd. To
Audubon Road), Proiect 98-16.
Mayor Mancino asked questions regarding the feasibility report and asked if they should have the revised
feasibility report dated March 15, 1999. Staff provided them with the updated report. Mayor Mancino
asked questions regarding the retaining wall, the elevation of the road, and the effect of noise and lighting
on the residents and asked if landscaping could be used and staff stated that it could. Councilman Labatt
asked who would pay for the landscaping. Staff stated that it was included in the budget. Mayor Mancino
asked about the number of parking spaces in the park and if on street parking was permitted. Staff stated
that this was an industrial area with a lot of truck traffic and that there was no on street parking, but the
residents could obtain parking permits for special events. Council asked about the different funding options
available to pay for this road, TIF, MSA funds, etc. Councilwoman Jansen stated she was not comfortable
with the funding options presented and would like more discussion. The Council decided to table this item
to the next work session so that staff could present more funding information and how funding this project
affects other projects.
Authorize Preparation of Plans & Specifications for Stone Creek Drive (North of Coulter
Blvd.) Proiect 98-15.
No questions were asked on this item.
Shadow Ridge 3rd Addition, Coffman Development: Final Plat Approval and Approve
Addendum A to the Development Contract.
No questions were asked on this item.
d. Approve Applyin~ for Membership on 1-494 Corridor Commission.
Mayor Mancino asked how much input this commission was looking for from Chanhassen since they were
not a city immediately neighboring on the corridor. Councilwoman Jansen stated that she had asked that
question and there was going to be a meeting on Thursday night to decide about involving cities whose
traffic uses the 1-494 corridor and open up the conversation regarding car pooling options, mass transit,
etc.
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e. Approve Designation of MSAS Routes - PW033.
Council asked staff how MSAS roads are picked, i.e. why these roads and not a road like Yosemite.
Charles Folch explained the criteria used by the State. Councilman Labatt asked if there were other roads
that could be considered. Staff stated there weren't a lot of other options.
f. Senior Commission Appointments.
No questions were asked on this item.
g. Approve Resolution Supporting Repeal of State Sales Tax for Local Government Purchases.
No questions were asked on this item.
h. Approve Extension of Construction Work Hours for Water Tower Proiect - Proiect 97-1B-1.
Mayor Mancino asked why 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday was being requested. Staff stated it was in
an industrial park and not close to residential areas. Mayor Mancino stated she has received one complaint
and asked if the time of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday might be better. Councilman
Labatt asked why the hurry up for the completion date when this project has been under construction all
winter. Staff stated that the project has to close down in the winter due to the temperatures and because of
the water demands expected by mid summer, a deadline of July 15th has been set. Council decided to
change the hours to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays unless the city receives complaints.
i. Approve Easement for 1998 Bike Trail Proiect.
No questions were asked on this item.
j. Approve Code Amendment Repealing Chapter 10~ Article III~ Concerning Licensing Cigarette
Dealers.
Mayor Mancino asked that staff give Councilman Labatt and Councilwoman Jansen copies of the
ordinance that the previous council has passed.
k. Approval of Bills.
Councilwoman Jansen stated she liked the new format. Mayor Mancino stated she like the new format but
would like to see budget numbers included.
1. Approval of Minutes.
No questions were asked on this item.
m. Approve Resolution Decertif¥ing the McGlynn Tax Increment District.
No questions were asked on this item.
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2(b). Bev Ricker Regarding Outside Storage at Country Clean.
Staff indicated that Bev Ricker was sick and would not be able to attend the meeting. Mayor Mancino
asked that next time when she comes if the MPCA could also be present.
3. Consider Allowing Parking on North Side of Lake Lucy Road between Manchester Drive and
Highover Drive-Proiect 97-5.
Mayor Mancino asked about stop signs. Councilwoman Jansen asked about the double yellow lines being
removed. Charles Folch provided the council with some background information on the speed situation on
this road. Mayor Mancino asked that staff do an analysis regarding stop signs and double yellow lines.
4. Request to Install Memorial to Kriss Maher.
Council discussed the need for a policy to handle memorial requests be sent back to the Park and
Recreation Commission. Staff stated Mr. Maher was comfortable waiting for a policy to be established.
Mayor Mancino adjourned the work session at 6:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
Acting City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim