WS 1999 04 19CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
APRIL 19, 1999
Mayor Mancino called the meeting to order at 4~45 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman Labatt, Councilman Senn,
Councilman Engel and Councilwoman Jansen
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: none
STAFF PRESENT: Anita Benson, City Engineer and Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager.
UPDATE ON VOLUNTEER PICNIC
The City Council decided the time of the picnic will be from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. The picnic will be
located in the Lakeside Picnic Area. This item was tabled and is to be placed on a future agenda
so that additional Council discussion may occur.
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A discussion regarding the public improvement process utilized by the City of Minnetonka in the
construction of Crosstown was held as a result of Mayor Mancino and Acting City Manager Todd
Gerhardt meeting with Minnetonka officials. It was suggested that neighborhood meetings be
held before conceptual layouts and typical road sections are developed to ascertain what resident
issues are, i.e. noise, safety, right/left turn lanes, trails, and lighting. By conducting neighborhood
meetings prior to development conceptual layouts, residents would be allowed to help create
alternatives. Councilman Senn stated that previous public hearings did not focus on the road but
rather on the trail construction needed.
The merits of utilizing a facilitator for the neighborhood meetings and other public meetings to
follow were debated. However, no clear direction was provided. City Council did provide
direction that they would like to see neighborhood meetings held, however, it was noted that
since conceptual layouts and typical road sections have been developed for various alternatives,
that this information would be presented to the neighborhoods. Jim Grube indicated Hennepin
County's willingness to accommodate the City Council in conducting neighborhood meetings.
However, it was stated that the use of a facilitator for these meetings may not be the best option
unless real problems arise in communicating with the residents along the corridor.
Based upon the discussion in the work session, the city engineer will provide Council with a
recommended public involvement process at their next regular meeting on April 26, 1999.
COMPUTER TASK FORCE
The Mission/Goal Statement for the Computer Network Task Force was presented to the City Council for
review and suggested changes. Also presented was the 1999 Meeting Schedule and Agenda.
City Council Work Session
April 19, 1999
STRATEGIC PLAN (VERBAL WITH KENT EKLUND)
On Thursday, May 6, Kent Eklund will meet with the Mayor and City Council from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. to
discuss the Strategic Plan. Mr. Eklund will then meet with department heads from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
The City Council interviewed Deb Kind, Craig Peterson, Barbara Link, Kurt Papke, and Jar Karlovich for
two positions on the Planning Commission.
CHARLIE JAMES PROPERTY
The City Council requested staff to investigate the possibilities of cleaning up the Charlie James site west
of the Twin Cities Federal Bank. They had also requested stuff to enforce the site plan agreement with
Abra Auto Body, specifically the storing of parts outside their building.
VILLAGES ON THE POND
The City Council was concerned with code compliance regarding erosion control. Staff will inspect this.
GOODYEAR
Councilman Mark Senn addressed the issue of possible code violation. Staff will inspect.
SILT FENCE AND INCREASING REQUIRED ESCROW AMOUNTS
The City Council expressed concerns regarding the number of developments not installing and/or repairing
the erosion control on their sites. Staff informed the City Council that the building inspectors would be
posing "Notices of Violation" at all building site who have not followed the City's erosion control
ordinance. Failure to take appropriate action would result in a stop-work order or orderly erosion control
installation and/or repair by the City or a City contractor at the general contractor's expense.
The City Council preferred that city staff order the erosion control be installed and withdraw money from
the general contractor's escrow accounts to pay for installation.
VANDALISM IN THE PARK AT SUMMIT
The City Council and staff are concerned with the level of vandalism occurring in City parks. Carver
County and Chanhassen Law Enforcement have volunteered to increase patrols.
Mayor Mancino adjourned the work session at 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
Acting City Manager
Prepared by Gina Burmeister