WS 1999 03 08CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MARCH 8, 1999
Mayor Mancino called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman Senn, and Councilman
Labatt. Councilman Engel arrived near the end of the work session.
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Jansen
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Planning Director; Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director;
Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager; Anita Benson, City Engineer, and Don Ashworth,
Economic Development Director.
CONSENT AGENDA DISCUSSION:
a. Award of Bids for Well House No. 8, Proiect 97-4A.
Councilman Senn asked where the project funding was coming from and what the total dollar
amount spent on Well No. 8. Anita Benson clarified the amount bonded and the amount of
money spent to date. Mayor Mancino asked to have the sewer and water funds clarified.
Councilman Labatt asked about the the vendor who was awarded the bid. Anita Benson stated
that they were a good and reputable vendor.
b. Receive Feasibility Study and Set Public Hearing Date for Lake Drive West (Powers
Boulevard to Audubon Road), Proiect 98-16.
Anita Benson passed out a revised Appendix C to the Feasibility Study. There was discussion
from Councilman Senn questioning assessing the cost to the city now instead of offseting the cost
and paying later. Mayor Mancino wanted staff to look at the carrying costs and TIF vs.
Assessments. Acting Manager Gerhardt stated that staff would bring those options back for
council's review. Councilman Senn wanted the alternatives brought to a future work session. If
not, then review the alternatives at the public hearing.
c. Receive Feasibility Study and Set Public Hearing Date for Stone Creek Drive (North of
Coulter Boulevard), Proiect 98-15.
Mayor Mancino asked if the project was 100% assessed. Anita Benson stated yes.
d. Arboretum Business Park 3ra Addition, Steiner Development and Chaska Gateway
Partners: Final Plat Approval, Approve Development Contract/PUD Agreement and
Construction Plans and Specifications, Proiect 99-5, and Approve Amendment to Access
Agreement.
Kate Aanenson noted an amendment to the final plat, condition number 17, adding the phrase,
consistent with the PUD Agreement. Anita Benson handed out changes made by the attorneys in
the Development Contract/PuD Agreement in reference to Exhibit C. Amending the agreement
to refer to the 3rd Addition only, the lot where Kwik Trip is to be located. Kate Aanenson
updated the Council on the house moves from the Wrase property. Mayor Mancino asked for
clarification regarding access to the Wrase property.
e. Approval of Bills.
Councilwoman Jansen sent a note asking about monthly statements for the accounts payable.
Acting City Manager Gerhardt clarified the new format for the bills. Councilman Senn asked if it
was possible to have a monthly income/expense statement. Acting City Manager Gerhardt asked
for clarification regarding activity or department. Councilman Senn stated a monthly summary of
budget, income, expenses by activity and department codes with monthly and year to date
information.
f. Approval of Minutes: No questions.
Approve Easement for 1998 Bike Trail Proiect, Nicholas Lucas. No questions.
h. Accept Donations from Minnesota Valley Electric Trust, Meals on Wheels Program.
Councilman Senn asked if the donation was the total cost. Kate Aanenson stated yes. There are
no matching funds from the city.
i. Accept Cash Donation from Chanhassen Athletic Association for the Purchase of
Spectator Seatin~ at the Recreation Center.
Mayor Mancino asked if the the bleachers conformed to the new state regulations. Todd
Hoffman said that they would.
i. Resolution Authorizin~ Submittal of a Grant Application to Provide Accessible Entrance
to the Chanhassen Library.
Councilman Senn questioned reimbursement which Kate Aanenson clarified.
1. Authorize Advertising for Bids, Shore Drive Storm Sewer and Water Quality Proiect.
Mayor Mancino questioned if there was enough money for this project. Kate Aaneson stated that
there was. Councilman Labatt asked is the city entered into an agreement? Kate Aanenson stated
that the city has maintained the boat ramp to help with erosion problems.
m. Approval of Public Gathering Permit for INT Water Ski Tournament, July 10 & 11,
Lake Susan Park, Pam Mueller.
Councilman Senn and Councilman Labatt asked if there were any resident complaints from last
year's tournament. Todd Hoffman stated that no one showed up for the public hearing at the
Park and Recreation Commission meeting, but stated that A1 Klingelhutz had complained about
all the practicing that was done on Lake Susan last year. Councilman Engel stated that one
weekend event was fine, but if they had asked for two events, he would not be in favor of that.
The work session was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
Acting City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim