WS 1999 12 13CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 13, 1999
Mayor Mancino called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman Senn, Councilman Labatt,
Councilman Engel and Councilwoman Jansen
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Botcher, City Manager; Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director;
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Bruce DeJong, Finance Director; Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation
Director; Roger Knutson, City Attorney; and Todd Gerhardt, Assistant City Manager
CONSENT AGENDA DISCUSSION:
a. Approve Release of Feasibility Study A~reement~ Proiect 92-5.
No questions were asked on this item.
b. Approve Chan~e Order No. 1 to Lake Drive West~ Proiect 98-16.
Councilman Senn asked the City Engineer if this change order was within budget.
c. Approve Chan~e Order No. 1 to Infiltration/Inflow Drainage Improvement Proiect 98-2.
Councilman Senn asked the City Engineer if the budget for this project included change orders, which the
City Engineer stated it did.
d. Accept Utility Improvements in Whitetail Cove~ Proiect 99-6.
No questions were asked on this item.
e. Approve Release of Temporary Driveway Easement A~reement~ Chaska Gateway
Partnership.
Anita Benson clarified the driveway easements being requested to the Council. Mayor Mancino asked for
clarification on the Wrase driveway. Bob Generous explained the plan for the Wrase property.
f. Approve Resolution for Continued Participation in the Metropolitan Council Livable
Communities Act for 2000.
Mayor Mancino asked why if the Council has approved a two year commitment, why is the Council
reviewing it each year. Kate Aanenson explained that the City Council has requested an annual review on
this item. Kate Aanenson passed out a handout to the Council explaining what's been spent in the past.
Mayor Mancino asked this item be placed on a future work session agenda for further detailed discussion.
g. Approve Resolution Establishin~ Park & Trail Dedication Fees for 2000.
Councilman Senn asked when the park and trail fees had last been changed. Todd Hoffman
stated that this had been done two years ago, so this request was for the fees to remain the same.
h. Approval of Bills.
No questions were asked on this item.
i. Approval of Minutes.
No questions were asked on this item.
j. Approve Plans & Specifications for TH 5/West 78th Street Improvement Proiect 97-6.
Councilwoman Jansen asked for clarification on the map that was providing showing the road going from
two lanes to one lane. Mayor Mancino asked for clarification on landscaping. Anita Benson stated that
the landscaping plan would be coming back at a later time.
Approve Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Sign the Library
Accessibility Capital Improvement Grant Contract.
No questions were asked on this item.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request for Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval to Create Two lots on 1.47 Acre
Lakeshore Parcel Zoned RSF; 6665 Horseshoe Curve, Sandy Point, John and Sandra Cunningham.
Councilman Senn asked if what the Council had in their packets was a new plat. Bob Generous stated
that the final plat had been submitted changes would have to be made to the final plat depending on what
the Council approved regarding street right-of-way. Mayor Mancino asked if the driveway was going to
be paved or gravel, and Bob Generous stated that was a decision the Council would have to make.
Request for Preliminary Plat Approval to Subdivide a Parcel into 2 Single Family Lots of 20,134 sq.
ft. and 19,591 sq. ft.; Located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Powers Boulevard and
Holly Lane, Arrowhead Addition, Arrowhead Development.
Mayor Mancino asked if there were other ways to access this site other than off of Powers Boulevard.
Bob Generous and Kate Aanenson explained that the County had given approval for this access, and
explained other ways to access the site but that this subdivision met ordinance criteria. Bob Generous
explained the drainage problems in the Holly Lane area, and that this plat would be helping to solve some
of those drainage problems by creating a holding pond. Councilwoman Jansen wanted to know what
would happen when Powers Boulevard is widened to four lanes. Bob Generous stated that there was 100
feet of right-of-way provided. Councilwoman Jansen asked about any way a trail could be provided from
this property to Curry Farms Park. Kate Aanenson stated that a trail would be crossing over private
property so would have to wait until those properties decided to subdivide in the future. Councilwoman
Jansen then asked how many cars the driveway would hold. Bob Generous stated that driveways
commonly hold six cars.
Adoption of the 2000 Budget and Approval of the Five Year Capital Plan.
Scott Botcher stated that he and Bruce DeJong would give a presentation to the City Council at the
regular meeting. Bruce DeJong passed out a handout of what would be presented.
General Discussion.
City Council Work Session - December 13, 1999
Mayor Mancino stated that there would be a meeting held by Carver County at Bluff Creek Elementary
School regarding the speed zone on Galpin Boulevard, for anyone who wanted to attend.
Anita Benson stated that there was going to be a neighborhood meeting held with the Kurvers Point
neighborhood regarding Highway 101.
Mayor Mancino asked if there were any questions regarding the Correspondence in the packet.
Councilman Senn asked about the letter from Lakeshore Weekly News and how those dollars compared.
Scott Botcher stated he would get that information to the Council. Councilman Senn asked to revisit the
item regarding police calls to Minnewashta Regional Park. Councilman Senn then asked for the
responses to questions asked regarding Chanhassen Bowl. Scott Botcher stated he would provide that
information at a future meeting.
Mayor Mancino adjourned the work session meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Submitted by Scott Botcher
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim