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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDA Y, NOVEMBER 16, 1993, 7:00 P.M.
CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE
Youth Forum - ISD #276 and ISD #112
CALL TO ORDER
1. Approval of September 28 and October 26, 1993 minutes.
2. Visitor Presentations:
Commission procedures allow for presentations from the audience at the this time. If a motion is required,
the item will be forwarded to the next available agenda to allow for publication and review of items prior
to consideration.
3. Land Development Proposal;
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Residential Low Density to
Residential Medium Density and Conceptual Planned Unit Development for 26 single family zero lot line
units on 13.47 acres of property zoned RSF and located on the south side of Hwy. 7 between Washta Bay
Road and Arbor Drive, Spinnaker Wharf, Boyer Building COJporation.
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Land Development Proposal;
Site Plan Review of a 64, 132 square foot supermarket, a 26,100 square foot retail building and a 7,000
square foot commercial building on 13.11 acres of property zoned BG, General Business District and
located on Lot 4, Block 1, West Village Heights 2nd Addition, T. F. James Company
5.
Review Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Activities within City Parks.
6.
Focus study: Park Deficient Zones 3 and 7.
7.
Open-Skating Rink and Hockey Rink Service Areas.
8.
Program Reports:
a. Senior Center Update
b. Adult Basketball League
c. Adult Boot Hockey League
d. February Festival
e Halloween Party Evaluation
9. Administrative Presentations:
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b.
Vision 2002
City Council Updates
1. Carriage Houses, Centex Real Estate Corporation, Betty O'Shaughnessy
2. Song Property, Lundgren Bros.
10. Commission Member Presentations
11. Administrative Packet
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CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
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FROM:
Dawn Lemme, Program Specialist/Senior Coordinator
DATE:
November 10, 1993
SUBJ:
Youth Commission
As requested by the Park and Recreation Commission at the last meeting on October 22, 1993,
high school-age individuals from School Districts 112 and 276 have been asked to visit the
November 16 meeting from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Questions raised by the commission were given to the student representatives in order that they
could in some way prepare for the meeting. These questions were as follows and were created
as a result of discussion at the October meeting:
1. What are the goals of your commission/youth leadership group?
2. What recreational activities and programs would you like to see offered that currently are
not being offered?
3. If a community facility were built, what types of components would you like to see
included in it?
4. How do you feel about the "Teen Center" idea?
Introductions of the students will be made the evening of November 16, as names were not yet
available at the time this memo was written. Both school districts were very cooperative in
helping me to find youth representatives who would be willing to share ideas with the Park and
Recreation Commission.
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PROPOSAL:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from
Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density and Conceptual Planned
Unit Development for 26 single family zero lot line units on 13.47 acres of
property zoned RSF, Spinnaker Wharf.
LOCATION:
South of Highway 7 between Washta Bay Road and Arbor Drive (vicinity map
attached).
APPLICANT:
Boyer Building Corporation
18283A Minnetonka Boulevard
Deephaven, MN 55391
PRESENT ZONING:
Residential Low Density proposed to be changed to Residential Medium
Density
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N . RSF, Residential Single Family, Highway 7
S - RSF, Residential Single Family, Lake Minnewashta
E - RSF, Residential Single Family
W - RSF, Residential Single Family
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
This site lies on the fringe of the neighborhood park service area for Minnewashta Heights Park. The
park will be accessible via an internal street route (off of Highway 7) of approximately two-thirds of a
mile.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL PLAN:
This site is not influenced by any Comprehensive Trail alignments. Highway 7 is not currently identified
in the City's Comprehensive Plan as a trail corridor. This, in my opinion, is a deficiency which shoul
be corrected as a part of the ongoing updating of the plan. Sufficient right-of-way or land unde
easement adjacent to the highway should be retained to accommodate a potential non-vehicula
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pedstrian/transportation route paralleling Highway 7. Residential sidewalks totalling 2,795 sq. ft.
(equivalent to 559 linear feet of 5 ft. wide sidewalk) are proposed.
INTRODUCTION (Project Summary is attached)
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Spinnaker Wharf is proposed to be a 26 unit medium density residential neighborhood designed
exclusively for "empty nesters." The property's gross area totals 13.47 acres with approximately
1,935 lineal feet of lake shore frontage on Lake Minnewashta. The applicant is proposing the
installation of one association dock with 26 boat areas. (The actual number of boat slips allowed
will be based on the city's shoreland regulations under the purview of the city's Planning
Department.) All Spinnaker Wharf buildings, driveways, streets, and grounds will be held and
maintained by a homeowners association.
The site layout features a good amount of open space, much of it existing as wetlands. The site
is being marketed to upper income empty nesters, many of whom will find the dockage on the
lake attractive. I am not aware of any "community" activity or recreation amenities other than
the open space and dockage being offered.
RECOMMENDATION
Parks
Accept full park fees in lieu of land dedication at the rate in force upon building permit
application.
Trails
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Ensure that sufficient land is available along Highway 7 to accommodate any future non-
vehicular trail routes. Accept full trail fees in lieu of trail construction at the rate in force upon
building permit application.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity map
2. Applicant's Project Summary & Narrative
3. Concept Plan
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SPINNAKER WHARF
PROJECT SUMMARY & NARRATIVE
CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
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PROJECT SUMMARY
PROJECT NAME
Spinnaker Wharf
TYPE OF PROJECT
Empty nester single family zero lot line housing
REQUESTED ACTION
Concept PUD
LOCATION
South side of Highway 7 between Washta Bay Road and Arbor Drive
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OWNERS
Joseph and Eileen Boyer
3630 Virginia Avenue
Deephaven, MN 55391
612) 473-4921
DEVELOPER
SITE ENGINEER. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
SURVEYOR & UTILITIES ENGINEER
To be selected
Boyer Building Corporation
18283A Minnetonka Blvd.
Deephaven, MN 55391
612) 475-2097
RECEIVED
NOV 0 3 1993
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Project Summary and Narrative
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Auditor's Subdivision Number 133
Lot 061
Meekers ~1innewashta Lake Lots
Lot 001
Meekers Minnewashta
Lots 8 & 1
Section 04, Township 116, Range 023,
6.25 Acres in Lot 1
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ZONING:
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Existing Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Proposed Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan
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Residential Single Family
Residential, Low Density (1-4 D.U/AC)
PUD
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Residential, Medium Density (4-8 D.U/AC)
SITE AREA:
586,658 S.F. or 13.47 Acres gross area
111,470 S.F. or 2.56 Acres wetland area
475, 188 S.F. or 10.91 Acres net buildable area
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
26 Zero lot line "clustered" single family residences
HOUSING/LA~D USE PROFILE
Gross site area: 13.47 Acres
Gross wetland area: 2 56 Acres
Net buildable area: 10.91 Acres
Residences Proposed: 26
Gross Density: 1.93 D.U/AC
Net Density: 2.38 D.U./AC
Bituminous Street Sq. Footage: 32,300 S.F.
Total Residential Bituminous Sq. Footage: 16,930 S.F
Total Residential Sidewalk Sq. Footage: 2,795 S.F
Residential Unit Hardcover Sq. Footage: 2120 S.D. average each
Total Residemial Hardcover: 55,120 S.F
Total Residential Deck Area: 13,000 S.F.
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LAKESHORE DATA
Lakeshore Frontage: Approximately 1935 Lineal Feet
BOAT DOCKAGE
Proposed Dockage: One Association Dock with 26 Boats Areas
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ENTRY SIGNAGE
An entry monument /signage is anticipated upon entry to Spinnaker Wharf The
entry sign general design including size, materials and lighting will decided by
the development stage of the PUD.
LEVEL I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
A Phase I environmental site assessment has not been prepared for the site. An
existing well and fuel tank may exist next to present residence. An assessment will
be undertaken and proper abandonment will be completed.
WATER AND WETLANDS
The site includes parts of two wetland areas identified by the City of Chanhassen
Wetland Inventory. The wetland on the southern side of the property is primarily
dominated as a Cattail Mat. The wetland adjacent to the easterly and westerly
side of the lake channel is low quality type dominated primarily by reed canary
grass, sedges with a fringe of cottonwood trees. The developer will not be
disturbing these wetlands and will also provide soil erosion control during the
construction interim.
PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
The final project architecture is currently under review. The design will be modeled
quite similarly to Gideon Cove, a townhome development currently being completed
by the developer in Shorewood off County Road 19 on Timber Lane.
The proposed units will be one story high and also have basements. The main level
will have living, dining, kitchen, dinette, laundry, den, master bedroom suite and
powder room on the main level and family room, bedroom, bath, storage, hobby
and mechanical space on the lower level. All units will have an attached two
car garage. Additionally all units will have a large deck area with options for a
three or four season porch. The main floor finish area will be from 1400 to 1800
square feet and the entire unit will have approximately 3000 finished square feet.
LANDSCAPE
It is the developers intent to preserve or add to the existing perimeter planting for
landscape buffering. No landscape plan has been prepared but the developer
has established a $3,000.00 I unit allowance for landscaping.
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No geotechnical evaluation has been undenaken for this project. These will
be undertaker.. prior to construction.
PROJECT ~.\ ~AGEME~T
All Spinnaker Wharfbuildings, driveways, streets and grounds will be held and
maintained by a homeowners association.
TR.\FFIC
Based on criteria from the Institute of Traffic Engineers, Trip Generation Manual,
the trips gene.:-ated from residential townhouse/condominium units, the average
dail.v ti-lffi\. t'r,;l,a]:; a)l)fOxima\:dy 6 trips per residence. Based on 26 units.
the Iot'OiI lrip~ gf::n~(?ted (c.va ways) equais 156. The P.M. peak hour traffic
equals approximately .0.55 trips per unit or 14 total trips. Of that total,
67% efthe mps are inbound (9.5 trips) and 33% of the trips are outbound
(3.5 trips),
CRlTIC.\L FFBLIC DEOSIONS
T~e Cty of Chanl.,i3sen has thE, predominant authority over the development and
sevc,.i-l: app....}..iib by tl!~ regulatory agencies and the City Council are the major'
critice: pubiir tjl;'cisiom to be made.
At the P.FD l.~)r.cf:pr level approval process, the most significant issues are
expeck1 to h:"
1 C'~!E::,rehe!1sive plan amendment from residential low density
to reside:1ti(lJ rr.edium density to allow zero lot line concept to
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3 Sho!'ei:1:"H2 [,i5tri.;:'~ of Lake MirUlewashta regulations and laws.
4 Wetland buffer zone setback average.
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
Spinnaker Wharf is a proposed 26 unit zero lot line clustered single family residential
development constructed exclusively for "empty nesters". The dwellings are structured
for one level living and either walkout or lookout lower levels. Each residence will
be wood frame construction with two car attached garages.
CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FRAMEWORKJZONING CLASSIFICATION
The site is currently recognized as residential low density (1-4 dwelling units/acre)
under the city comprehensive plan and also residential single family under the zoning
ordinance. The request to revise the comprehensive plan to residential medium
density (4-8 dwelling units/acre is to allow the zero lot line concept to proceed due
to the circumstance that the residential low density does not provide for zero lot
line construction, with the comprehensive plan revision, it is the developers intent
to build only the 26 dwellings on the site.
EXISTING LAND USE
The site currently serves as a home site for a single residence that is located on the
central westerly edge of the property. A private driveway that accesses from
Highway 7 along the Northwesterly edge of the property is now used as the means
to reach the residence. The primary species of trees within the site are Boxelders,
Aspen, Eastern Cottonwood and Elm with several Maple, Oak and Pine also
present.
PHASING AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Upon satisfactory review by the regulatory agencies and final approval by the
city, construction will begin in 1994. The developer currently retains a "waiting
list" for approximately 100 interested clients so the construction phasing will
market driven on a first come basis. We estimate a two year build out for
the project.
OWNERSHIP
Boyer Building Corporation is currently the land purchaser from Joseph and
Eileen Boyer.
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DEVELOPER
Boyer Building Corporation was established as Joe Boyer Construction Co. in
1945 and also did business as Joe Boyer and Sons until the incorporation of
Boyer Building Corporation in 1983. The company has been a member in
good standing of the Minneapolis Builders Association since 1959 and has
won many awards including the nationally recognized Award Of Honor from
the American Institute of Architects. Boyer Building has been involved with a
substantial number of the residences on the north side of Lake Minnewashta
serving both as land developer and home builder.
FINANCING
All necessary building financing will be secured by Boyer Building Corporation.
GRADING
The concept plan is generated to take advantages of the existing views while
maintaining the integrity of the existing ground elevation. Shaping of the site
for ponding run off detention and final grading is anticipated.
l[fTLITIE S
Although the conceptual utility plan is yet to be completed it is anticipated that
the water service to Spinnaker Wharfwill be from either the inplace wa~ermain
on the non hem or westerly edge of the property. The sanitary sewer service
WIll be tied to the inplace sanitary line along the southern side of the property.
The storm sewer system will be designed to accommodate a 5 year rainfall event
within the street and driveway system.
STREETS
Bituminous paved streets will be as shown on the conceptual site plan. The private
street will have a mountable concrete curb and gutter and constructed to a 20' - 0"
back to back width.
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PROPOSAL:
Site Plan Review of a 64,132 sq. ft. Supermarket; a 26,100 sq. ft. Retail building;
and a 7,000 sq. ft. Commercial Building on 13.11 acres of property zoned BG,
General Business District
LOCATION:
Lot 4, Block 1, West Village Heights 2nd Addition (vicinity map attached)
APPLICANT:
T.P. James Company
Mr. Charlie James
6640 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
PRESENT ZONING:
BG, General Business District
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N . R-12, High Density Residential
S - BG, General Business District, Target
E - 01, Office and Institutional District, City Hall
W - BG, General Business District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
This is a commercial site lying within the park service area of City Center Park and Chanhassen Pond
Park.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL PLAN:
Sidewalk connections to Kerber Boulevard and Powers Boulevard via West 78th Street will be provided.
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RECOMMENDATION
Parks
Accept full park fees in lieu of land dedication at the rate in force upon building permit
application.
Trails
Accept full trail fees in lieu of trail construction at the rate in force upon building permit
application.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity map
2. Applicant's Project Description
3. Plans
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West Village Center
WCATION:
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LEGAL DESCRIPTIONL
ZONING:
BG
LAND OWNER:
DEVEWPER/LANDWRD:
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COUNSEL:
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
ESTIMATED CONTRACT:
Lot 4, Block 1, West Village Heights 2nd Addition
General Business
T.F. James Company
T. F. James Company
6640 Shady Oak Road Suite 500
Eden Prairie, MN. 55344
828.9000 FAX 829.7535
Representative: Charles Wm. James
TImothy McCoy and Associates
1944 Cedar Lake Parkway
Minneapolis, MN. 55415
927-8546
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James R. Hill Inc.
2500 West Cty. Road 42 Suite 120
Burnsville, MN. 55337
890.6044 FAX 890.6244
Bob Levy
Parsinen Bowman & Levy
100 South 5th Suite 1100
Minneapolis, MN. 55402
333.2111
To be determined from a final list of:
Mortenson
Adolfson & Peterson
Kraus-Anderson
$6 MILLION
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
West Village Center is a retail shopping facility consisting of 3 major elements which, in
aggregate, total approximately 100,000 sq.ft.
The "anchor" tenant will be a Byerly's supermarket, employing nearly 300 people in the deli,
bakery, restaurant, wine & spirits dept., and general grocery operations.
Adjacent to Byerly's will be approximately 30,000 sq.ft. of retail/oMce space.
The third component of the project is a detached building which the developer anticipates
will be leased to senice companies e.g. financial, medical, and/or real estate brokerage.
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The overall design of the project will be cohesive and consistent with the themes and motifs
utilized in the architectural plan for the Byerly's supermarket. The design will include brick
exterior walls with "classical" embellishments such as arches, arcades, barrel vaults, radius
windows, etc.
All the buildings in the project will have an identical brick color,. and this brick will be
utilized elsewhere for such items as monument sign pedestals etc. .
Further, we propose to incorporate design references to the Chanhassen gateway
monuments and towers, as a method of integrating this project into the fabric and "feelli of
the downtown district.
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Byerly's has granted a budget of nearly twice the cost (per sq. ft.) of a more typical discount
or warehouse grocery. It is anticipated that this project will incorporate a higher degree of
quality and finishes than one might expect in a typical suburban shopping center.
The landscaping, as designed, exceeds the current City codes and to the best of my
knowledge, no variances will be required for construction.
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The entire project will be constructed on Lot 4, Block 1 . a legal lot of record. Lot 1,2,3 are
also owned by T.F. James Company and we have given the City the opportunity to study the
acquisition of these lots for a possible post office, library, and or senior housing. In any
event, site plan review will be requested for these adjacent lots as uses are identified,
whether public or private, by the City or by James.
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The supermarket must be delivered to the Byerly's organization for flXturing and stocking
by August 1994. It is imperative th~t construction commence as soon as possible, and
therefore we expect to proceed with the supermarket portion 30-60 days before the working
drawings are completed for the retail segment. But then the retail portion should take less
time to construct than the supermarket. The retail segment may include a split level or two
story element to allow for a more aesthetic wmassing" of the architectural design of this
component in relation to the much larger Byerly's facility. In any event, parking ratios and
open space as mandated by City Code will not be exceeded.
The detached building is currently the subject of lease negotiations with a single, full
occupant. If these negotiations are unsuccessful and a maYor change in the site design of
this area is contemplated, James will re-visit this aspect with appearances before the
Planning Commission and City Council.
The tight, fast track schedule for Byerly's mandates that we start construction on their
building before the project is 100% leased. However, we fully expect the entire project to be
completed in 1994.
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The project will be owned and managed, in its entirety, by the T.F. James Company. Our
firm was incorporated in 1946. We currently own and manage a portfolio of nearly 100
retail properties in 9 states that include such tenants as Wal-Mart, Super Valu, Nash-
Finch, Holiday, Scrivner, Fleming, Associated Grocers, Buttrey Food & Drug, as well as
numerous restaurants, banks, convenience stores, and many small retailers.
We are striving to develop a project of unusual quality, in both design and materials, that
will be a long term asset for its owners and for the community of Chanhassen.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
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Park and Recreation Commission
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Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE:
November 12, 1993
SUBJ:
Review Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Activities Within City Parks
As commissioners will recall, during the summer of 1992 the city, its council members, Park and
Recreation Commission members, and staff members entertained a lengthy debate over mosquito
control. These discussions concluded with the city council taking action on this issue on August
24, 1992. Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to approve the Park
and Recreation Commission's recommendation regarding mosquito control in the City of
Chanhassen parks as follows:
1.
In regards to larval control briquettes, allow their use. to continue providing
notification of the treatment areas and times are provided;
2. In regards to adult mosquito control chemicals (cold fogging), to eliminate their
use and to re-evaluate the program in the fall of 1993;
3. In regards to the landing, take off, and loading the MMCD helicopter in city
parks, that this practice be prohibited.
4. That staff and the city actively pursue other measures of controlling mosquitoes
such as volunteer groups who are willing to remove breeding site containers,
possibly plugging tree cavities, and whatever else can be done from a community
standpoint to control mosquitoes without chemicals.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously. A follow-up discussion regarding tree
hole mosquitoes (Aedes Triseriatus, the Lacrosse Encephalitis mosquito) resulted in the following
motion: on April 12, 1993, Councilwoman Dockendorf moved, Councilman Wing seconded to
allow the MMCD to test for Aedes Triseriatus mosquitoes in city parks. H populations warrant,
the application of approved treatment substances only be allowed upon the city being notified,
the area for treatment having been conspicuously posted 24 hours prior to treatment, and that the
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Park and Recreation Director be contacted prior to testing to allow for observation of testing
procedures. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
The motion made in August of 1992 triggers this item to re-evaluate the elimination of adult
mosquito control chemicals (cold fogging) in city parks. At the commission's discretion, this
would be the time to revisit any other issues relative to mosquito control in the parks of the city.
I provide the following synopsis of the issues.
Motion of August 24. 1992.
1. In regards to larval control briquettes, allow their use to continue providing
notification of the treatment areas and times are provided:
I received infrequent faxed and/or verbal confumation of larval control treatments being carried
out (see example dated 6/18/93).
2. In regards to adult mosquito control chemicals (cold fogging), to eliminate their use
and to re-evaluate the program in the fall of 1993;
I received zero complaint calls from the public regarding the presence of mosquitos in the park.
Park and Recreation Commissioners commented that they seemed to be abundant during the 4th .
of July celebration at dusk and after dark.
3. In regards to the landing, take oft' and loading the MMCD helicopter in city parks,
that this practice be prohibited.
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District complied.
4. That staff and the city actively pursue other measures of controlling mosquitoes such
as volunteer groups who are willing to remove breeding site containers, possibly
plugging tree cavities and whatever else can be done from a community standpoint
to control mosquitoes without chemicals.
In addition to routine park maintenance, for the past two years the city has contracted with the
Mankato Rehabilitation Center (Chanhassen location) to clean all city parks. MRCI is a non
profit organization providing the services of the differently abled to the community.
Motion of Auril 12. 1993
1. Councilwoman Dockendorf moved, Councilman Wing seconded to allow the MMCD
to test for Aedes Triseriatus mosquitoes in city parks. If populations warrant, the
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November 12, 1993
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application of approved treatment substances only be allowed upon the city being
notified, the area for treatment having been conspicuously pOsted 24 hours prior to
treatment, and that the Park and Recreation Director be contacted prior to testing
to allow for observation of testing procedures. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously.
In the summer of 1993, David Neitzel of the MMCD called in on a monthly basis with a testing
report for Aedes Triseriatus in Lake Ann Park. My records of these reports indicate the
following:
Test Date:
Findings:
June 16, 1993
16 Pest mosquitos collected, 0 Aedes Triseriatus (tree hole)
Note: As requested, I was notified of the initial test to allow my observance of the
procedure.
Test Date:
Findings:
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Test Date:
Findings:
Test Date:
Findings:
Test Date:
Findings:
Test Date:
Findings:
July 14, 1993
311 Pest mosquitos, 0 Aedes Triseriatus
July 28, 1993
81 Pest mosquitos, 0 Aedes Triseriatus
August 11, 1993
88 Pest mosquitos, 4 Aedes Triseriatus (not a sufficient level to merit
treatment)
August 25, 1993
Pest mosquito count not documented, 4 Aedes Triseriatus
September 7, 1993
52 Pest mosquitos, 1 Aedes Triseriatus
RECOMMENDATION: No changes to current operating procedures are being recommended.
A TT ACHMENTS
1. Fax transmission from MMCD dated June 18, 1993.
2. Letter from Ross Green dated May 20, 1993.
3. Letter from Todd Hoffman dated May 10, 1993.
4. City Council minutes dated August 24, 1992.
5. City Council minutes dated April 12, 1993.
6. Memo from Todd Hoffman dated April 7, 1993.
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2099 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST . ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55104-3431
612-645-9149 . FAX 612-645-3246 TOO use Minnesota Relay Service
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May 20, 1993
Todd HofflT'.an, Dirt",ctor
Parks and Recreation
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Todd:
Thank you for sending the City Council minutes that I requested. Per your request I've
included a key to help identify the infonnation found on the MMCD section maps that you
have. Should you have any questions or need clarification about these maps please contact
Ernie Wem1erskirchen.
Based on the information we have and unless we are advised otherwise, MMCD will
proceed with program operations in the City of Chanhassen Parks with the following
understanding:
1. Larval control materials and operations will continue providing prior notification
of the Park and Recreation Director.
2. Adult pest mosquito control materials and operations will be discontinued for
1993. The City will re-evaluate the adult pest mosquito control program in the fall
oi 1993.
3. MMCD will no longer use the Chanhassen parks for the landing, loading, and
take off of helicopters.
4. MMCD will continue surveillance of Aedes triseriatus (and other human disease
vector species) mosquitoes providing prior notification of the Park and Recreation
Director. If surveillance indicates a need to control these adult mosquito
populations, the City would be notified, the area of treatment would be
conspicuously posted 24 hours prior to treatment, and Environmental Protection
Agency / Minnesota Department of Agriculture registered control materials would
be used for treatment.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Todd Hoffman
May 20, 1993
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H you have any questions or need further infonnation please contact Ernie Wermerskirchen
(Scott/Carver Operating Division Supervisor), Dr. Susan Palchick (Aedes Program
Manager), David Neitzel (Lyme Tick Surveillance and LaCrosse Encephalitis Prevention
Program Leader) and/or myself.
Sincerely,
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Ross Green
Public Information
cc: Don Ashworth, Chanhassen City Manager
Scott Harr, Chanhassen Public Safety Director
John Siegfried, Carver County Commissioner
Ernie Wermerskirchen
Dr. Susan Palchick
David Neitzel
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-number all non-breeding ponds
RIVERS (Label)
BREEDING SITES (Solid line & numbered)
-indicating acreage is optional
POSSIBLE OR BORDERLINE BREEDING SITES
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LABELING SITES
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connected by a ditch or narrow channel
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- Draw in a tic-tae-toe like configuration in the ,. . if 3 ;2.
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each boy. representing a section (center box represents
the redrawn section) 1~ 15 1~
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highlighted with a yellow hiyhlighter. Label parks, landmarks
and various reference points with the correct names.
AIR PHOTOS
COLOR COPIES
Send us the original copy of each redrawn map and indicate on the
blue dot in the upper right hand corner of the map how many color
copies you would like. Remember: one copy is for the main office'
one copy is for Quality Assurance.
Vse a felt tip pen or colored pencil to outline sites, rivers,
wooded areas, lakes, ponds and creeks with appropriate colors.
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CIT'Y OF
CHANHASSEN
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
May 10, 1993
Mr. Ross Green, Public Information
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
2099 University Avenue West
S1. Paul, MN 55104-3431
Dear Mr. Green:
In regard to the operational maps delivered to my office, I am in need of the appropriate key
describing what information is found on the maps. Per your request, the Chanhassen City
Council minutes pertaining to mosquito control dated August 24, 1992, and April 12, 1993, are
enclosed. The Minnesota Department of Health Risk Assessment Material you provided for me,
is being forv.:arded to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Thank you for your continued attention in this matter.
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Park and Recreation Director
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p.c. Don Ashworth, City Manager
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Roger Knutson: If he wants to put in fill, he should come in for an interim use
permi t.
Councilman Hason: Which would then go before the Planning Commission.
Councilman Wing: How do we get the professional opinion on this dam? It's his
property. Who pays for it, him or us?
Hayor Chmiel: It's his property, it should be his dollars.
Roger Knutson: We'll check out the dam safety laws and advise you as to whether
there's anything that's applicable there.
Council.an Work.an .oved, Council.an Mason seconded to deny the request for
1,000 cubic yards of fill and approve Option 3 for the grading per.it for Halla
Nursery. All voted in favor and the .otion carried unani.ously.
HOSQUITO CONTROL IN CITY PARKS.
Todd Hoffman: Add a little bulk to your packet. Hr. Hayor and members of the
City Council. .Put aside for the moment the issues of Eurasian Water Hilfoil and
goose control, mosquito control is here. The Park and Recreation Co~mission
reviewed extensively the issue of mosquito control in the city's parks and h~s
forwarded the following four part recommendation to you. Number one, in regards
to larval control briquettes, allow their use to continue providing notification
of the treatment areas and ti~es are provided. Number two, in regards to adult
mosquito control chemicals, cold fogging, to eliminate their use and to
re-evaluate this program in the fall of 1993 or next year. Number three, they
had been landing the helicopter off and on at Lake Ann. In regards to the
landing, take off and loading of MMCD helicopter in city parks, this practice
shall be prohibited. And number four, that staff and the city actively pursue
other measures of controlling mosquitoes such as volunteer groups who are
willing to remove breeding site containers, possibly plugging tree cavities.
That has been done in the city previously. And whatever else we can do from a
comm~~ity standpoint to control mosquitoes without chemicals. Staff concurs
with this recommendation as you've seen in my memo. I find that it will not
present residents with any undue hardship. I would be glad to address any.
questions that the City Council has in this regard and again, there are probably
possibly members of the audience who'd like to speak in this regard.
Hayor Chmiel: I have just a statement. I don't want the city to be a catalyst
between Hr. Rivkin and Mosquito Control. I think if that's a real problem
between the two, I'd just as soon that it be directed in that particular
fashion. I don't disagree with some of the things you said and of course
getting sick from that spray, just a note. About 3 years ago or so, ~y wife was
out in our back yard, she had gotten sprayed with it as well. Fortunately, she
didn't get sick from it. But it can effect people in different ways and I
didn't know about it until I started discussing it with her. She said let me
tell you something, and she did. I was amazed that she didn't tell me about it
before hand. But with that, is there any other questions that anyone else might
haVE? Michael.
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Councilman Hason: A real quick one. Number one there Todd. About the control
briquettes. That one hits home to me a little bit because two years ago I was
wandering around down in the ponds down by where I live and my little girl has
one of these in her hands and I quite honestly, I had no idea what it was. How
are we going to, what's the notification process?
Todd Hoffman: This would have to do strictly with City park pr~perty. If you
want to deal with the notification process outside of park property on private
land or otherwise, you would have to address that with the MHCO. As the Park
and Recreation Commission, they strictly handled this issue as it has to do with
public park property.
Councilman Hason: So, what kind of signs are we talking about here?
Todd Hoffman: We have an example of a sign. It was posted at Lake Ann Park
prior to their adult control at Lake Ann this past July 13th. They did not
notify the City of that spraying per their agreement with us but they posted a
sign which was a card about this big on a stake at the entrance to the park. We
simply feel that the accountability of another governmental agency performing
operations within city park property is not too much to ask.
Councilman Wing: Is there some other history we ought to know about here? Any
other local communities nearby tell them to go away?
Todd Hoffman: Items in your packet, which are hard to reference simply because
of the length but yes, there are other cities. Other municipalities who have
taken a look at this issue and have either banned their use or restricted it.
Councilmen Hason: I was glad to see the recommendations about ending cold
foggin; and prohibiting the helicopter. I certainly think that's a step in the
right direction.
Councilman ~ing: My in-laws are up on Leech Lake and there's no spraying and
there's no mosquito control. They have mosquitoes. I live on Lake Minnewashta
and we have mosquitoes. And if 1 walk through Lake Ann, we have mosquitoes.
One thing nice if they'd come out with safe mosquito lotions that are very
effective. But if 1 was to see a helicopter come over my house with a spray or
my daughter picked up a briquette, unless they're willing to eat it in my
presence, I don't want it in my yard. I don't think it's that effective at all.
I think it's the most incredible bureaucracy I've ever seen get formed here in
my opinion. I listened to the presentation at the, was it the Planning or Park:
I guess it was Park and Rec. They brought all these high flyers in from all
ov~r the country to defend the situation but when it came down to it, nobody
wanted to drink it. It's safe as can be until someone sits and reads the can
and it's going to cause cancer in little mice. Much less my kids. So I'm
really glad we're addressing this issue because I don't like it. My kids, they
won't, my college kids being environmentalists, won't even allow a can of Raid
in the house. I don't even have that option anymore.
Councilman Hason: Geez, you lead a tough life.
Councilman Wing: But they're making a point and they're making a good point.
What are we dumping. And then the highlight was, a month ago in 5horewood going
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down the railroad tracks and seeing a lady just reaming on a County guy cold
fogging that Shorewood Park over there. Demanding he get out of there and just
furious that he was fogging that park when she was trying to exercise and jog
and I really enjoyed her presentation. And I had to agree with her, and it's so
safe but this guy was bundled up like a moon man you know. And! said, well if
it's so safe, here I am in my underwear jogging and you're bundled up like a
moon man with aspirators on and saying, something's really out of line here. So
at any rate, to get down to seriousness, thank you for bringing this to our
attention. I think it's an issue well worth discussing. I would much rather,
if they were going to cold fog Lake Ann Park on the 4th of July for fireworks,
my kids wouldn't be there. Pure and simple. I don't want the risk and
mosquitoes are not controlled by dumping tons of pesticides, even though they're
safe. Even though they're safe." Tons of pesticides, which brings up mil foil.
How much do you spray for mil foil before it's dangerous and you destroy the
lake? I mean there's limits here and I guess I'm saying I'm going to put .up
with mil foil because I can't tolerate the spraying. And I'm going to put up
with mosquitoes because I don't want them buzzing my house with helicopters. If
the vote was up to me tonight, I would vote to exclude them from Chanhassen but
that's my own personal.
Councilman Workman: Briquettes also?
Councilman Wing: I don't see the reason for the briquettes. I'd have to see
their effectiveness proven to me and then in very limited, low lying areas with
SPEcific rEason to.
Councilman Mason: Yeah, I think that briquette thing is a whole another
I mean I sit out on my deck for 3 minutes and I've got 20 mosquito bites
know t~ere are briquettes down there so 20 bites or 40 bites, who cares?
at that poi~t I'm going inside anyway so.
issue.
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Council~~man Oimler: Recent evidence I think has shown that mosquitoes are
purely a function of the rainfall. So in a dry year we're not going to have
m0squitoes and in a wet year you do. So I guess I would go along with what's
bei~g said here about the effectiveness of the chemicals. I like Option 4 that
you have down there but I'm wondering how realistically is it that you're going
to have volunteers. Groups that are willing to remove breeding site containers
and ~lu9;ing tree cavities or whatever else needs to be done to control it
without chemicals. Have you had any feeling for what's the public saying.
Todd Hoffman: Simply by conducting a litter pick-up at Lake Ann Park or any
other community parks, which we do on a routine basis through community
organizations, Girl Scouts, that type of thing, will re~ove breeding sites. But
again, it's a drop in the bucket. It's a move towards the right direction but
realistically, if we think we're going to control .osquitoes well.
Councilwoman Oimler: Yeah, and plugging tree cavities and stuff like that is a
little bit more extensive and to get people to volunteer to do that, I wonder.
Todd Hoffman: Correct. That occurred from a few years back when there was the
issue of the disease carrying mosquito.
Councilwoman Oimler: The encephalitis, yeah.
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Todd Hoffman: We had sacks of concrete out in the front hallway here and people
came in and headed home and sealed any of those cavities that they saw in their
area.
Councilwoman Dimler: Okay. Now in the interest of public safety, are we well
enough informed in, prior to a case of encephalitis when encephalitis bearing
insects are in our region? Or do we have to wait for a case to appear and then
we're all up in arms looking for it?
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Todd Hoffman: The Park Commission addressed that extensively and the
recommendation comes forward with that in mind. That issue being aQdressed.
Councilwoman Dimler: Okay, well I like the four conditions at this point.
Hayor Chmiel: We haven't had our parks sprayed in a year? 11 months.
Todd Hoffman: Other than July 13th. I have the numbers that Hr. Ross Green of
the MMCD did forward to the city on cold fogging treatments. In 1992 we
received no treatments. It was a backpack treatment he informed me out at Lake
Ann. 1991, no cold fogging. 1990, Lake Ann received five treatments, Lake
Susan two, and the Rice Harsh Lake Park one. In '89 no treatments so again as
I raised in my memo, the issue is not much of an issue. It just hasn't been
done. Our folks are out there in the parks utilizing them. There are
mosquitoes there certainly...in my back yard and in yours but we learn to
tolerate them.
Mayor Chmiel: No,! can't tolerate them. I just go inside.
Councilman Hason: That's right. That's the answer.
Mayor Ch~iE}: It really gets to that point where there can be 15 people out and .
2,000 mosquitoes and you know who they're going to nibble on.
Council~:man Oimler: You're so sweet.
Mayor Chmiel: ...any other discussion?
Councilman Workman: I just had one thing. We aren't going to let Eric talk I
guess huh.
Mayor Ch~iel: Well, we might. I think we've gone through. Excuse me, I've got
one more packet that we brought.
Councilman Workman: Isn't it Eric V. for volumes? I agree with most of this
really. I mean I tell you what. I've been sitting out at the 4th of July every
year for 5 years and it's been the same every year. I mean nothing's changed. I
feel nothing has changed. It gets dark, the mosquitoes come out. But very
early in the packet. because I only read 2 pages of it. no. Eric makes the
point that you can live by the ecology and the way the system works is. after
two seasons without chemical mosquito controls in my wetlands at Lake Lucy,
mosquito annoyance feels less than it was with chemical control. But the
important sentence is, the difference might be in the hordes of dragonflies that
return to eat mosquitoes along with frogs and snakes after the chemicals
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disappear from our property. We've known this for a long ti~e that those kind
of things, a healthy wetland will take care of itself but we're always kind of
tinkering and so everything that 1 think the Mosquito District wants to do kind
of goes against that. And so I don't feel any different. This is really a no
brainer for me to say, gee. Let's do without something I didn't know was really
working anyway.
Councilwoman Dimler: Can we get our property taxes back then?
Mayor Chmiel: Well really the cost and the cost that it does on that for the
city, we pay a half percent and normally l' entails roughly about $90,000.00 so
we're paying about $45,000.00.
Councilman Workman: Can we opt out of the system?
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Mayor Chmiel: There are other things of concern. How do we really address
this? How do try to eliminate what the given problems are as far as mosquitoes
are? What do we do? I get a little concerned with this encephalitis. More
specifically with young children. Just to cite the July 4th. We all stood on
my deck. It held us up. And my granddaughter who is 4 1/2 years old. She's
allergic to just about everything and she has asthma bad so you can't spray her
with mosquito repellent. But she wanted to watch this and I said now,
constantly just keep brushing your face away. She did so~e of that and her dad
doing the same thing. When I saw her the next day I thought she had measles. I
mean he face was just literally covered. She was bundled UP so she could not be
bitten fully as she could have been if she has been in a pair of shorts or
something. So it is a bad situation. Of course Carver County has been
chastised by Hennepin County as the growing fields for mosquitoes. And I know
that the briquettes that have been put out in use, from my understanding and
talking with some people, other than Mosquito Control District, they say that is
the hEalthful way. Unfortunately your daughter did pick one of these up.
Prcbably more do, that's another question. But I think we have to really look
at this fully to come up with a conclusion as to how, and what's the best way to
really do it. Do we eliminate it? We're not going to get rid of mosquitoes.
~E'rE j~st going to have that many more. If we get rid of tires or the
breeding, wet areas. Once it dries they come back.
Councilman Workman: Don't we have enough history in this thing? Is somebody
going to come along? Have they proven, maybe somebody can tell me if it's in
the ~ackEt somewhere. Isn't there enough information that says this program is
working or is not working? How do they measure their results? How can you
measure the results? 1 guess everybody here is saying, we don't think it's
working or maybe is not worth the risk but are we exposing our community to some
other disease if we say no to briquettes and everything else. I would think
they would somehow begin to arrive. Is this a protected bureaucracy that isn't
goins to go away no matter what? 1 ~ean hey, it's not working folks. Thanks
for your efforts. Why don't you...Mobility Transit program needs some money. I
mean are they at that? I know there's a debate in the legislature and places.
We have some local legislators that are very active in it.
Councilman Wing: 1 think the night of the Park and Rec, they brought up two
se~arate programs. One is the mosquito program. The other is the encephalitis.
~hct they're doing at Lake Ann is different than what they're doing out by the
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Junior High School so ! would make an exclusion here. Just again my opinion,
when we opt out with the exception of the encephalitis program. Where it's
identified. Where it's known, that it be attacked aggressively and there they
are using briquettes and they're filling the cavities and getting rid of tires
and the cans and so on and so forth. There! think they're providing us a
service that's well worth the money and the effort, but it's a separate program
as I see it.
Councilman Workman: One of my questions for the larger question is, while we
don't believe in the Het Council so we're going to not follow what the Met
Council says and does. Mosquito Control District is a regional government that
has a certain amount of power somewhere. Can the city say, .aybe we can get
Roger, can the city say we're goin~ to pick and choose what we want to do here?
Roger Knutson: I think the answer is
public property. They have statutory
they don't need our blessing for it.
something that comes up too often.
no but let me look at that. It's on
authority to go out and do their thing and
But I'll double check that. That's not
Councilman Wing: What if Mr. Rivkin then threw him out of his neighborhood?
Roger Knutson: Oh city property, sure. You can keep them off city property.
Councilman Wing: Then Hr. Rivkin has the right to keep them off his property,
which he chose to do.
Councilman Workman: what property can they go on? Other's property.
Roger Knutson: People who don't complain.
Maror Chmiel: Is there anyone here from Hosquito Control that can answer that?
Bob Shogren: Good evening. Ny name is Bob Shogren. I'm the director of the
Mosquito Control District and I've enjoyed your discussion here this evening.
I'd be happy to answer a few of the questions. First of all, the program is a
regional program that is directed at identifying the most prolific mosquito
breeding locations. Of some 70,000, we rank them. Map and rank them and treat
the most prolific ones and those areas, we make these treatments on to sur press
the numbers. Now on a regional basis, as you get inside of the working area of
the district, further than where Chanhassen resides, you get the surpression
effect from the program. Unfortunately you are near the perimeter or near the
edge of it and these mosquitoes can readily move 15 to 30 miles. Regarding
eating of the material, the briquettes, I'd be gladly to eat good parts of it.
I don't think I'd eat the whole thing because it's the size of a rock but I'd be
happy to eat a quarter of it in front of you. That material is approved for
use. If you think it's funny, it's even more funny that if you look at the
material, it is approved for use in cattle feed thru. Chicken feed thru. This
Horman feed block that is for face fly or for horn fly control has the exact
same material in it that's in a mineral block so it is approved and it is a
material that does not have any activity on humans. I say activity because
insecticide in this case, it's a mimic of an insect hormone that is used to
regulate insect growth of these particular insects. Humans don't have any
receptors to have, to receive the effect which is a growth regulator.
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Regulation. We can get into that further but I respect your frustrations about
having mosquitoes. I share those same frustrations as administrator of the
program. I've been in mosquito control for 32 years and here for 17. Vou have
an area here in Minnesota that has extremely extensive mosquito production. We
do not have, nor am I proposing that we should have, funds to treat all the
sites which produce mosquitoes. I also live in a perimeter area and we have
mosquitoes. Our goal is not to eliminate the mosquitoes. It's to reduce those
numbers and again Chanhassen unfortunately is at a perimeter of the developed
metropolitan area and you receive the infiltration of a lot of mosquitoes that
come from outlying areas. Regarding adult mosquito control your feelings, like
you say, even though it's safe. People don't want it and we're hearing this.
We've begun 2 years ago, 3 years ago to develop, to encourage. We can't afford
to develop it nor should we, but to encourage development of a whole new concept
of mosquito control which uses attractants. We hosted an international
conference in 1989. Brought in 17 of the world experts in this field. It can
be done. It will take a while to be done but adult mosquito control, people
don't like it. We've heard that too. And so we are reducing the adult mosquito
efforts because of this. We are a service agency. We should be servents and
it's my goal to be servents to what the people want. We all live in times of
change. Change is inevitable. We don't have any trouble with that. We are
striving. Ue have a group of professionals that are well trained and I'm very
comfortable with the decisions that are being made to rank order all the
mosquito producing sites. Treat those that have the highest numbers to bring.
those numbers down. And those numbers, in terms of evaluating the
effectiveness, I'd be happy to demonstrate. Take you into the field, show you
prime mosquito breeding areas. Where we're treating. Collect the mosquitoes
that have been treated with the hormone. Follow whatever the numbers of adult
mosquitoes that emerge from these places. The material leaves. It does not
effect this. There's a lot of common conjecture that merely is wrong in terms
of, you kno~ talking about the dragonflies and stuff. We're not treating places
where dragonflies develop. Those are in lakes. And dragonflies are not a major
production. In the shallows, the most prolific areas that mosquitoes produce
are in what you'd call wild hay meadows. The places where they go in and
they're wet and dry. They have reed canary grass in them. 93% of all
mosquitoes, and we have 50 different species. We work primarily on 10 but the
most common is about 70% of all the annoyance is caused by one species and that
one develops 93% in wild hay meadows. That's the places we focus on. Perhaps I
might answer specific questions you have. Again, I respect Mr. Mayor and
members of the Council, I respect your total responsibility to do what's best
for the citizens of the community and it's my job to serve you in the best way
that we can to meet the needs that you have.
Hayor Chmiel: Good. Does anyone have any specific questions?
Councilwoman Oimler: I'm just wondering, what is your opinion of the rainfall
amount and how that effects the population and if your program does anything at
all for that?
Bob Shogren: Okay. It is true that the mosquitoes are stimulated to hatch the
eggs ~hich can lay dormant for 6 to a years and accumulate over time. As you
get very heavy rains, the egg bands are hatched and that as the rain stimulates
the hatch. That we are not able, over the some 3,000 square miles of the
metropolitan region, we're not able to treat all the mosquito breeding sites.
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We focus on treatment of the most prolific ones with this 80/20 approach. There
are places that we go by that we do not treat because they have lower levels of
~osquitoes in them. Those lower levels of mosquitoes in areas such as
Chanhassen as a perimeter, create a background population that, like you say, if
you've got 20 or if you have SO, what's the difference? Unfortunately, that is .
the case but in the large regional context, that focusing on the most prolific
areas does drop those mosquito areas. We have a quality assurance program that
assesses the level of control that is achieved in the treated area. If you look
at the difference in the levels of mosquitoes in the exterior areas versus the
interior, you would find them to be in the neighborhood of 80% reduction. It is
not complete but also in 7 counties that's covered, the problem is very acute so
the choices are not to have any and that's an option. Or to reduce the levels
to the greatest degree possible with what realistically should be spent out of
many other public demand requirements to suppress those populations to the
greatest extent that can be done efficiently. In recent years the program, the
legislature and citizens asked us to include biting gnat control. It became a
severe problem in the mid 80's and Chanhassen doesn't have a major problem but
Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, very heavy populations in that control. Recently we
also asked to undertake studies on lyme disease ticks. We're doing that work.
Councilwoman Dimler: So do you in a dry year then do less controlling?
Bob Shogren: Yes we do.
Councilman Wing: What about the statutory question that was brought up? Do you
have the right to go and statutorily what are your responsibilities?
Bob Shogren: The responsibilities are to conduct the functions of the Mosquito
Control District. If citizens wish, if they have opinions that they choose to
hold and they wish the district not to control mosquitoes on their property,
that is honored. In terms, I'm not aware of the statutory factor in terms of a .
city opting out. I'm not an attorney. That hasn't been done in the past. But
it's open to legal interpretation.
Councilman Wing: Where can you go to work or where can't you go? I guess is
there a simple answer to that?
Bob Shogren: We are responsible to inspect and to monitor for pest and
mosquitoes. Disease mosquitoes on properties except those that are denied
acce~s by the property owners. If there's a disease problem such as
encephalitis, then we are empowered to go into those properties and to inspect
and determine whether those types of mosquitoes are present for purposes of
control. But for pest mosquitoes, not.
Councilwoman Oimler: Then could you answer that question I asked earlier about,
do we have to wait for a case of encephalitis to show before you're aware that
those types of mosquitoes are present or do you know that beforehand so we can
take preventative measures?
Bob Shogren: We know that beforehand. If we're not barred entry from working
in the area. We have a LaCrosse encephalitis prevention program and it works
throughout those counties where this particular mosquito occurs as well as the
virus and those areas are surveyed. As YOU may know, Zumbra Ridge is a
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classical virus area. Virus contains itself through the presence of the
mosquito in artificial containers as you spoke. And tree holes. We have a
monitoring program on the mosquitoes and based on that monitoring program for
the numbers of mosquitoes of that type that transmits LaCrosse encephalitis,
there are two types of encephalitis that occur in Minnesota. LaCrosse
encephalitis in small children is the one that year to year can occur because
the virus carries over in the egg of the mosquito which can then come out, even
in a chipmunk can amplify. In unusual circumstances, there's a second virus
called Western encephalitis virus. That occurs in open meadow country. That
one, in the late 30's, early ~O's, there were over 10,000 horse cases in
Minnesota. In '76,'78 and '83. In '83 there were about 1,000 isolations of
that virus in the State. But yes, we can determine in advance by the number of
~osquitoes of the type that can transmit. That's the key as to whether control
measures are recommended to be initiated. And if those levels are low, then the
probability of transmission is low. It's not an all or none but it's a
probabili t y.
Councilwoman Dimler: Okay. And so at that point did I hear you say if that
were present in our area, you would automatically come in and do something with
it? You wouldn't need approval to do that?
Bob Shogren: That's correct. We can inform you about it but would not need
approval, unless you decline that service.
Don Ashworth: It's been a number of years ago, but I'd seen some of the
correspondence that had occurred between DNR and your agency in terms of
treating the lower Minnesota River valley area that had literally been taken
OVEr with the control of that by DNR. Some of these same questions were kind of
posed at that point in time. In other words, the potential effects for wildlife
and whether or not you should be in there or not in there. How was that issue
ever resolved? Are you currently treating that area?
Bob Shogren: If I can clarify between DNR and U.S. fish and Wildlife Service so
let me first talk about DNR. Because there have been assumptions of
environmental harm and that the technical literature has not been regarded as
valid by those who make these claims, principally the environmental groups. Mr.
Rivkin and others. In my 32 years of working mosquito control, there are about
10 or 15 people who have mounted these claims. The commission has decided that
the only way to resolve this is to set up an independent research panel of
technical experts to make the decisions and the environmental groups appointed
two experts on their group. It's called Scientific Pure Review Panel. After 5
years of research, a report is due out this fall. I can get copies of the
report if you wish. The bottom line is that the two larval control materials,
the bacteria and the insect hormone is specific to the mosquitoes. We have now
back to the, DNR has a representative on that Scientific Panel. We have a
memorandum of agreement with the Department of Natural Resources. These control
materials like the insect hormone does not remove the food for the ducks and for
other insects. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it's a political decision.
That is a political decision that's been pressured by environmental groups.
There is not a scientific basis for making the decision but they allow us to
monitor in the river valley but they do not allow us to treat. And it's an
interesting approach for me technically because there's not a valid basis but
following the political pressure that they receive, they made that decision.
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Don Ashworth: Does that area, you mentioned that the grassy areas are the most
prolific as far as producing mosquitoes. Is the Hinnesota River basin area, is
that considered a prolific breeding ground area or does that get into the minor
area, the 20% breeding ground.
Bob Shogren: Some of each. Areas where there is reed canary along the
shoreline, it's prolific. Particularly where there's a very flat shoreline and
times that the river valley floods. Where there's cattail marshes, very low
production. There is a type of mosquito that's called a cattail mosquito that
develops breeding through the roots of the cattails. That we do have a control
program in areas where there are not fish. as required by the label. And that's
again the insect hormone. Insect hormone does not have an effect on fish but
it's a regulatory change that has yet to be taken.
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Hayor Chmiel: Good. Any other questions? Thank you. Eric. I'd like to allow
you at least 10 minutes.
Eric Rivkin: I was going to say 6 but.
Hayor Chmiel: It's the old story as they told us in the Army. You expect 10,
you get 5 but you get 3.
Eric Rivkin: Okay, well! didn't intend that the packet become as thick as it
did. If so~e of you didn't read it all, 1'11 recap a few things. And as my
letter of June 26th in your packet indicates, I didn't intend that the debate
involve anything more than adult mosquito control, pesticide use in Chanhassen
Parks. It can, as Dr. Shogren had said. and I also know the law very well
because I testified in committee at the legislature about this law. Statute 473
704. That allows individual citizens, businesses, or cities, municipalities to
object to the nuisance mosqJito control program. Not the disease carrying
mosqdtocs, c:Jd I wouldn't want to object to it and! didn't and I can't and I
wouldn't wa~t you to. If there's an outbreak of LaCrosse encephalitis, or any
other disease, I would want somebody to come in and find out where the source of
it is. However I think there's a little bit of misinformation or
misundersta~ding about where these mosquitoes breed. LaCrosse mosquitoes breed
exclusively in artificial containers and old tires, beer cans, thousands of them
lying in our parks. They do not breed in wetlands and they do not breed in hay
meadows. The 90% of the mosquitoes that Dr. Shogren says is called an Aedes
vexans and that is the cOmmon nuisance mosquito that is the target of the
larvacide program and that there's a cattail mosquito.... which is the target of
also the larvacides too, because it.s an aggressive biting mosquito and it.s a
target of a nuisance control program. The technical advisory board and the
Scientific Pure Review Panels are two independent advistory boards of the HHCD
ackno~ledge in many publications that the 99.99% of the budget of the Hosquito
Control District is for nuisance mosquito control. And I want to explain the
facts, the evidence, regarding any disease carrying mosquito threat in our parks
because! think that's the issue. If you want to. the city does have the right
to expand this, the right to cancel the nuisance control program on city owned
land a~ Minneapolis did. They banned mosquito control in 6,400 acres of parks
and city land. The issue here tonight recommended by the Park Board is parks
only and adulticides only. I recommend that we keep that. we can vote tonight
perhaps to keep it that way for now. Just so we can move on to something else.
But if you want to expand it to larvacides. I won't be back for a long time.
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Councilman Workman: So moved.
Eric Rivkin: So, it's 20 after 10:00 so it's up to you. I do want to say some
things. I did not intend for this to become an issue in Chanhassen parks until
my son and I became sick last year because of confirmed exposure to Punt
insecticide as a result of the HHCD illegally spraying at Lake Ann Park in June
of '91. And I'd like to ask you, how many more people have to get sick from
chemicals that are scientifically proven toxic to fish, birds and insects, as it
says on the labels on these chemicals. These labels are in ~our packet and the
MMCO had a lapse in respect for these labels last June of '91. How many more
people have to be needlessly exposed if they're in the park when spraying is
occurring when our own State Health Department warns us not to breathe the mist.
Two weeks ago, the Assistant to the Department of Health to the Commissioner of
Health has a report. They evaluated all the scientific literature about health
effects of adulticides to people and they are recommending officially, it's in
the review of the HMCD right now, that people should not breathe the mist of the
adulticides. There's no warning that these chemicals are sprayed on foliage.
These little yellow signs that they post in the parks were completely missed by
a teacher of pre-schoolers that I videotaped when I was there witnessing their
spraying on July 13th. They came, drove in. Played in the playground while the
sprayers were going back and forth. Thank God they were down wind or otherwise
I would have informed them a little bit more serious threat because it made me
sick. And I talked to the teacher UP there. I said, did you see the signs they
just posted a few seconds ago? She said, what signs. I didn't see any signs.
Bright yellow. Didn't see them. They posted them, two of them up in the road
in the middle of the park, hundreds of feet away from where they sprayed on the
harborage in the edge of the woods. And you know, completely missed them. And
she was worried because some of the kids in her class had allergic allergies.
A~d our Health Department warns that people who have ragweed allergies, if they
touch this substance can get reactions as I and my son did. The children at,
schoel c~ildren at Crosby Park in St. Paul were there when the sprayers were
coming and they were fogging and the foggers of the MMCO told the park
naturalist that the stuff is safe. You know we don't, it's not going to hurt
you. Keep on doing, conducting your class in the woods where t~ey were spraying
hundreds of feet and one of the children noticed, well if it's so safe, how come
you guys are wearing masks. Same point you brought up. And how much more
sh~uld our wildlife suffer when scientist have confirmed evidence that the
adulticide Scourge kills butterfly larvae and many more insects in the food
chain th3n just mosquitoes. This is very recent. 1992. A study that was done,
a conference in Florida. Mosquito Control Center of the United States and there
are scientists in here in Gainsville, Florida who have confirmed that these
adGlticides kill far more. They are not specific to mosquitoes. And there are
also reports in here about, comments about larvacides being uneffective. They
are recommending to the State of Florida, who spends $60 million for mosquito
control for thE entire state, that they ban or consider alternatives other than
chemicals. That includes larvacides and adulticides. This is the state of the
art. This is two months ago and as Dr. Shogren said, things like attractants.
Beating the mosquito at it's own game. Outsmarting it, is the trend now. In
your packet there you see an article in Time magazine bears the same thing out.
This is what scientist, not me. Not Dr. Shogren but many, many more scientists
and experts are in the know about this thing. I think we should trust them.
And so how am I to convince you also that these mosquito, the adult mosquito
controls are ineffective as well as unsafe. ~ell, we've heard the antidotal
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evidence. Al Klingelhutz testified at the last Park Board meeting that people
were not annoyed by mosquitoes at the July 4th events. I talked to the gate
keeper and fine lifeguards there who said mosquitoes were not bothersome this
year. The park hadn't been sprayed until July 13th means that for a whole year
no nuisance mosquito control. including no larvacide treatments surrounding all
the wetlands for a full 2 years, shows that natural factors determine the low .
mosquito annoyance. So why do we need it? As Todd points out, in the front
page there, people in Chanhassen have enjoyed outdoor activities there without
mosquito controls. The MNCD's own tests, which I saw at a TAB meeting this last
March, show that mosquitoes return to normal levels within days after treatment
from adulticides anyway. And if it rains, it's even sooner. So let's consider
the mosquito transmitted diseases for a minute from the big picture and review
the evidence in Chanhassen parks. The mosquito disease program is budgeted less
than 1% of the MNCD's budget. $118,000.00 for 1992. It consists of a cost
effective, and I'm bragging about this. It's a cost effective, ~onitorin9 and
education to remove breeding sites such as tree holes, tires, litter containe~s
in high risk areas. I'm quoting from the Mosquito District's own literature on
that one. Craig Hedberg who is the Department of Health's representative on the
technical advisory board of the MNCD told me that chemical controls are only
used in a local area as a last resort onl~, underlining the word only. When
there is a reported disease confirmed and traced to a particular area and after
removing breeding sites have already failed. The common nuisance mosquito,
Aedes vexans does not transmit human diseases. Lake Ann Park is not identified
as a high risk area nor any of our other parks. The mosquitoes have not been
found to carry any virus nor have any cases been traced there to the Health
Department's knowledge. Last reported case in Chanhassen was 1984, according to
Dave Neitzel of the NMCD. And these pamphlets distributed by the MNCD which are
upstairs in a foyer, suggest a threat of encephalitis can be, LaCrosse
encephalitis can be 100% eliminated by education and removing the breeding
sites. We can do what the Park Board recommends by on a volunteer basis. The
Park Board of Minneapolis gave approval unanimously for staff recommendation to
ban all mosq~ito controls. Other parks and natural areas in the 7 county area .
which you'll find in the packet right here, on the August 4th updated list, does
say that the O~R Wildlife Management area, scientific and natural areas of the
DNR have been, are all controls are prohibited. Carlos Avery, the National
Wildlife Refuge in Channassen. Mary Mitchell the biologist down there has long
known that mosquito controls can effect, the food chain disruption and long
before the environmental groups had ever, I'm on the scene recently. And many
other parks and nature centers around the Twin Cities area. Since I am an
expert on finding the right information, I'm not an expert on mosquitoes. I ask
the opportunity for you to use me as a resource for facts that question the
safety or effect...mosquito controls. tor information that helps some of these
park boards and whatever make these decisions. And I think Todd and the Park
Board have done a wonderful job and I'd like to, do you want to take time to
debate the larvacides, I can tell you facts about them but I just hope for now
that you support the Board's recommendation in it's entirety without the
larvacidE being an issue. As far as the briquettes, I want to respond to a
couple of things that Dr. Shogren said. Although it's of low toxicity, not
non-toxic, it is not specific to mosquitoes. The study that Or. Cooper did
shows that it does kill midge larve which is a protein source for ducklings.
The stud>' hasn't been concluded yet because he hasn't gotten funding to complete
it. As far as it's effectiveness of the briquettes. If you look at their
annual report, in a newsprint article that was in the Tribune recently, over one
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half of the total acreage treated for 1991 and 1990 is with adu1ticides. We're
talking 220,000 acres. That's 57% of the total acres treated in 1991.
Estimated for 1992 this season is 53% of total acres tre?~ed. That either
indicates that the larvacides aren't working very well or we just have too many
mosquitoes that are ever going to make a difference with larvacides or what, we
don't know. There also have been no mosquito movement studies ever done that
really are of any scientific proof. Where the mosquitoes are actually coming
from. They have been asked for but never really done. So whether our
mosquitoes are just local for here, is a ~atter of opinion.
Mayor Chmiel: You have about 10 seconds more.
Eric Rivkin: Okay. The label on the briquettes says, keep out of reach of
children. Big letters. It's not approved for use in any fish bearing waters by
the DNR. They cannot apply it within 150 feet of any fish bearing area in the
water. When they apply briquettes to mosquitoes. Thank you.
Councilman Wing: Eric, before you go, just a question. The people that,
including the doctor this evening, appear to me to be very legitimate. Very
sincere. Very knowledgeable. Very trained in his field. How do you relate to
the Metropolitan Mosquito group? I mean I don't disagree with what you say but
on the other hand, they seem to be a little more defensive. They come in with
information that isn't quite as aggressive as yours and I seem to feel very
comfortable with the fact that they are very professional.
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Eric Rivkin: Well I can only, like I say, I gather information that is quite
compelling that either contradicts or compliments concerns about the environment
and they're quoted in here in my June 26th letter. I quoted out of this study
called Mosquito Control Pesticides Ecological Impacts and Management
Alternatives. And it's listed under, are mosquito control chemicals harmful to
the environment. These are scientists you know, like Dr. Shogren you know. All
over the country at the mosquito research center who have studied these for
years and years and are coming up with these statements in here. And these are
ver>' recent studies so I try to provide you with the most recent things and the
most knowledgeable from real experts.
M2yor Chmiel: Any other questions?
Councilman Workman: I suggest we institute a mosquito banding program
irr,nediately. It's funny because I'm thinking of this regional government thing
and 1'[ !itting in a meeting on a transit meeting not that long ago on a task.
A legislative task force and a legislator from Minneapolis chastised our city by
name es a city that's getting away with murder on sewers and expansion and just
unbelieveable. Well what the mosquito control district is telling me is that
mosquitoes can travel 15 to 30 miles. Well that's Minneapolis and St. Paul and
we're getting mosquitoes from Young America and then out there. So our job is
to help them. Well why should we? You know because that's the way they've got
the whole system set up. It's transit and mosquitoes and everything else. I'm
starting to get this trend here you know. The region, we're a part of the
region only to help Minneapolis and St. Paul I sometimes get the feeling.
Councilwoman Dim1er: Not only sometimes.
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Councilman Workman: I'd make a motion.
Hayor Chmiel: Okay, I wi11 entertain one.
Councilman Workman: As proposed by Park and Rec.
Councilwoman Oimler: Second.
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Eric Rivkin: We've got one more speaker...
Councilman Wing: Then I'd like to hear the MMCO have a short rebate.
Mayor Chmiel: We have a curfew time with Council. So therefore we've heard the
pros and cons of the issues. We've read the issues. I think we have a pretty
good idea.
Al Singer: All I can say is that I can be a resource if you're so inclined.
I'm the Environmental Ed Coordinator for the Minneapolis Park Board...
subsequent decisions. I've worked at a facility in West St. Paul that
eliminated mosquito control...1980's so if I can be, I don't live in Chanhassen.
I live in Maplewood...
(There was a tape change at this point in the discussion.)
Mayor Chmiel: Any other discussion by Council?
Councilman Hason: One quick comment. I wonder if Park and Rec should be
looking into with some of the things that appear to be coming out now, if we
should be looki~g at even, I'm not sure what's the word. Less participation
from the HM~D on parkland. I mean I think this is a step in the right direction
and I'm net necessarily advocating that we should but I think we should be
I 0 0 f~ i n gin t 0 it.
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Todd Hoffman: Specifically at larval control?
Coun:ihcr, r2S0n: I think that, yeah. Yeah.
Hayor Ch~iel: It's something we can look at.
Council~an Wing: Would you entertain one more question?
Hayor Chmiel: Just real quickly, I was curious. Why did Minneapolis Park and
Rec's elect to ban mosquito control? What was, did you have a 3 minute answer?
Al Singer: Again for the record I'm Al Singer. I'm a resident of the city of
Haplewood and I'm the Environmental Ed Coordinator for the Minneapolis Park
Board. We actually had the people from the mosquito control district visit our
staff and talk about some of the issues as it pertained to Minneapolis.
Obviously Minneapolis is much different than Chanhassen. By and large the only
available mosquito habitat in Hinneapolis is parkland and so we looked at
literature from across the board, including material provided by MHCO. and
basically it came down to several things. One is, we did not feel that the
district could prove that they'd been effective both in terms of the number of
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mosquitoes and in terms of the amount of money that has been spent. Secondly,
there still are some questions about some of the long term effects that by
MMCD's own admission they sti 1 do not have the answers for. But I think the
most compelling reason is that we felt, the Park Board has been working on a
comprehensive environmental policy to govern all activities of the park and
recreation board. Now the park and recreation board is much more atonamous than
the commission it is here. And so we're looking at things from chemicals 1hat
are used in turf management. We're looking at energy efficiency. ~e're looking
at products that are used in our operations and so forth. And so this
recommendation to the board prohibiting the use of chemicals for controlling
mosquitoes really went along with that policy and that provided the basis for
our decision.
Hayor Chmiel: Okay, thank you. .We have a motion on the floor with a second.
Council.an Work.an .oved, CouncilMo.an Di.ler seconded to approve the Park- and
Recreation Co.mission reco..endation regarding .osquito control in the city of
Chanhassen parks as folloMs:
1. In regards to laval control briquettes, allow their use to continue
providing notification of the treatment areas and times are provided:
2. In regards to adult mosquito control chemicals (cold fogging), to eliminate
their use and to re-evaluate the program in the fall of 1993;
3. In regards to the landing, take off and loading the HHCD helicopter in city
parks, that this practice be prohibited.
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4. That staff and the city actively pursue other measures of controlling
mosquitoes such as volunteer groups who are willing to remove breeding site
ccntainers, possibly plugging tree cavities and whatever else can be done
from a community standpoint to control mosquitoes without chemicals.
All voted in favor and the .otion carried unani.ously.
REVIEW DRAFT OF THE HINNEGASCO/CITY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
Don Ash~orth: Just an update for Council members. I have, Hayor Chmiel and I
have been discussing the proposed draft with his experience in the franchise
area and I just wanted the Council to be aware that we are in the process of
working on that. If Councilmembers have concerns, if you'd address those either
to the Mayor or to myself. Hopefully we'll have a draft in front of you
hopefully by next City Council meeting.
Mayor Chmiel: One other things. One of the things that I suggest that we,
rather than granting a 20 year franchise, that we look at 10 because things are
changing. The other thing to think about is, franchise fees. I'm not advocate
of it because you put it back on the residents within the city. They are paying
that so it's another kind of taxation in itself but that's something we'll just
really sort of thing about. I have other things that I've worked in here that
I have some comments on. And the other thing Don that I'd like us to do is to
look at our Village of Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota Ordinance No.8. In
th~re I think we've got to make some changes from village to cities and update
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Councilwoman Dockendorf: I move approval for testing for the LaCrosse
Encephalitis mosquito in city parks.
Councilman Wing: Second.
Councilwoman Dockendorf .oved, Councilaan Wing seconded to allow the "MCD to .
test for Aedes Triseriatus .osquitoes in city parks. If populations ~arrant,
the application of approved treataent substances only be allowed upon the city
being notified, the area for treataent having been conspicuously posted 2~ hours
prior to treataent and that the Park and Rec Director be contacted prior to
testing to allow for observation of testing procedures. All voted in favor and
the aotion carried unaniaously.
APPROVE AGREEMENT PROVIDING UTILITY AND STREET SERVICES TO PROPOSED SUBDIVISION
(DEER RIDGE) IN THE CITY or SHOREWOOD. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION.
Don Ashworth: The Council will recall, we have been looking favorably to
allowing the extension of sanitary sewer and water into Shorewood to allow Jeff
Williams, J. Scotty Builders to be able to develop S lots that are in Shorewood.
As we've nearly exhausted all of the processes under which we might receive
Community Development Block Grant funds, we presented at the tlme"that the City
Council last looked at this, the request that the Mayor and I attend the
Shorewood City Council meeting, which turned out to be this evening at 7:00, to
see if we could get their endorsement of allowing one or two of those lots to ~e
included in a friendly annexation/deannexation process. The Shorewood Council,
I felt that this item deserved additional time. They would like to look at the
ability of the two cities to potentially swap some properties. They would like
to look at what type of commitment that we might be willing to make to the South
Shore Senior Center if we were to continue being a participant under Community
Development Block Grant funds. We did have in the audience approximately 6 or 7
of our seniors who use the South Shore Center that are residents of Chanhassen.
! thcu~ht thct Barbara Montgomery did an excellent job in voicing concerns the
senio;s hcc as it may, in case of the possibility that ~e would lose funding. I
think it's fair to say that the Shorewood Council was not happy that the Council
had p":t the condition, had moved it from let's work with Shorewood to
voluntarily get them to release a lot versus putting it in the form of a
conditio~. I think at our last meeting Mr. Williams came before the Council
saying, please don't do that. I want to be able to proceed with my development.
I don't ~2nt to get caught in the middle of some type of a disagreement between
(hanh2~SEn and Shorewood and literally have him become kind of a pawn that w~s
caught ca~tive in this whole process. I cannot assure that you Shorewood will
rele?:.f one of those lots. We asked for a vote from the Council, which really
it was more of an informal where are you coming from type of a position, so that
I would have something, the Mayor and I would have something to report back to
this City Council. AIlS councilmembers stated that they would keep an open
mind in this issue. That they did not want to see Chanhassen lose Community
Develop~ent Block Grant status. That they were concerned as to taxes that might
be lost as a result of giving up 1 or 2 pieces. That they felt that the two
staffs would be in the best position to get together, try to develop a specific
proposal that they could look at within 2 weeks. In accordance with City
Council action from 2 weeks ago, a month ago, whenever we heard this item, I
think that you had made it c.lear to Mr. Williams of your intent to have this
item co~e back in front of you in the case that Shorewood had denied it. Because
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B. Transit planning shall be incorporated into this development.
All voted in favor and the aotion carried unaniaously.
DISCUSS TESTING FOR AEDES TRISERIATUS (lASCROSSE ENCEPHALITIS) MOSQUITO ON CITY
PROPERTY.
Todd Hoffman: It seems as though we just put to rest this issue. However, it
is mosquito treating season once again. They are out spreading the briquettes
across our city. I've received calls from residents wondering what is going on
so if you've heard anything to date, they are out. In preparing for the
operations, the upcoming operations of the MMCD, Mr. Ross Green, the District's
Public Information Representative called to ask for a clarification in regard to
the te~:ing for the Aedes Triseriatus or the LaCrosse Encephalitis mosquito in
our city parks. Specifically Mr. Green asked if the district would be allowed
to test for that type of Mosquito which can carry LaCrosse Encephalitis in city
parks and if sufficient levels of Mosquitoes were found, to apply chemical
treatment. It is important to understand that that has not been the case in the
past. They have never found sufficient levels so it's not as though it's a big
concern but I think they are on their toes so to speak in this regard and they
just want to make sure everything is clear. The staff's recom~endation is that
the MMCO be allowed to test for the Aedes Triseriatus mosquito in the city parks
and if populations warrant control, that the application of approved treatment
substances only be allowed upon the city being notified and the area for
treatment having been conspicuously posted 24 hours prior to the treatment. That
was one area that they had agreed to undertake. The posting of public open
space when they're treating. However what they did is posted one 4 x B post at
the entrance to the park so we're asking that they make it a little bit more
noticeable. In addition it is requested that staff be contacted prior to their
first testing so we can observe exactly what this testing procedure includes.
From Wh3~ I understand they go around in areas likely to hold, harbor this type
cf ~c~cuito with a vaccum cleaner and if in 5 minutes they suck of 2 of this
type of ~o5quito, which I'm not sure I could identify them from any other
mosquito, but if they do that, then they'll tell you they want to treat for
LaCrosse Encephalitis carrying mosquito. There is no one here from Mosquito
Control District. I take it with the recommendation in their affirmative, that
the~ we'E~'t concerned.
Mayor Chmiel: Good. Thank you. Any concerns of Council?
Council~oman Dockendorf: Have we done this in past years? Applied this
tree. t rr,ent?
Tod~ Hoffman: Not to my knowledge in city parks, no. But in other areas of the
city the, have.
Councilwoman Dockendorf: No adverse affects?
Todd Hoffman: Again, not to my knowledge. They've done this on private
property.
Hayor Ch~iel: Anyone else? Can! have a motion?
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mosquitoes and in terms of the amount of money that has been spent. Secondly,
there still are some questions about some of the long term effects that by
HHCD's own admission they still do not have the answers for. But I think the
most compelling reason is that we felt, the Park Board has been working on a
comprehensive environmental policy to govern all activities of the park and
recreation board. Now the park and recreation board is much more atonamous than .
the commission it is here. And so we're looking at things f~om chemicals that
are used in turf management. We're looking at energy efficiency. We're looking
at products that are used in our operations and so forth. And so this
recommendation to the board prohibiting the use of chemicals for controlling
mosquitoes really went along with that policy and that provided the basis for
our decision.
Hayor Chmiel: Okay, thank you. . We have a motion on the floor with a second.
Councilman Work.an .oved, Councilwo.an Di.ler seconded to approve the Park and
Recreation Commission reco..endation regarding .osquito control in the city of
Chanhassen parks as follows:
1. I~ regards to laval control briquettes, allow their use to continue
providing notification of the treatment areas and times are provided;
2. In regards to adult mosquito control chemicals (cold fogging), to eliminate
their use and to re-evaluate the program in the fall of 1993;
3. In regards to the landing, take off and loading the MMCD helicopter in city
parks, that this practice be prohibited.
4. That staff and the city actively pursue other measures of controlling
mosquitoes such as volunteer groups who are willing to remove breeding site
cc~tainers, possibly plugging tree cavities and whatever else can be done
frei!, a community standpoint to control mosquitoes without chemicals. .
All voted in favor and the .otion carried unani.ously.
REVIEW DRAFT OF THE MINNEGASCO/CITY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
Don Ashworth: Just an update for Council members. I have, Mayor Chmiel and I
have been discussing the proposed draft with his experience in the franchise
area and I just wanted the Council to be aware that we are in the process of
working on that. If Councilmembers have concerns, if you'd address those either
to the Hayor or to myself. Hopefully we'll have a draft in front of you
hopefully by next City Council meeting.
Hayor Chmiel: One other things. One of the things that I suggest that we,
rather than granting a 20 year franchise, that we look at 10 because things are
chan9ing. The other thing to think about is, franchise fees. I'm not advocate
of it because you put it back on the residents within the city. They are paying
that so it's another kind of taxation in itself but that's something we'll just
really sort of thing about. I have other things that I"ve worked in here that
I have some comments on. And the other thing Don that I'd like us to do is to
lock at our Village of Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota Ordinance No.8. In
th,-if r think we've got to make some changes from village to cities and update
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Councilwoman Dockendorf: I move approval for testing for the LaCrosse
Encephalitis mosquito in city parks.
Councilman Wing: Second.
Councilwoman Dockendorf .oved, Council.an Wing seconded to allow the HHCD to
test for Aedes Triseriatus .osquitoes in city parks. If populations warrant,
the application of approved treat.ent substances only be allowed upon the city
being notified, the area for treat.ent having been conspicuously posted 24 hours
prior to treatment and that the Park and Rec Director be contacted prior to
testing to allow for observation of testing procedures. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unani.ously.
APPROVE AGREEMENT PROVIDING UTILITY AND STREET SERVICES TO PROPOSED SUBDIVISION
(DEER RIDGE) IN THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION.
Don Ashworth: The Council will recall, we have been looking favorably to
allowirl~ the extension of sanitary sewer and water into Shorewood to allow Jeff
Williams, J. Scotty Builders to be able to develop 5 lots that are in Shorewood.
As we've nearly exhausted all of the processes under which we might receive
Community Development Block Grant funds, we presented at the time that the City
Council last looked at this, the request that the Mayor and I attend the
Shorewood Cit~ Council meeting, which turned out to be this evening at 7:00, to.
see if we could get their endorsement of allowing one or two of those lots to be
include0 in a friendly annexation/deannexation process. The Shorewood Council,
I fel1 th2t t~is item deserved additional time. They would like to look at the
ability of thf two cities to potentially swap some properties. They would like
to look at what type of commitment that we might be willing to make to the South
Shore Senior Center if we were to continue being a participant under Community
Development Block Grant funds. We did have in the audience approximately 6 or 7
of our seniors who use the South Shore Center t',at are residents of Chanhassen.
I thougr,t that Barbara Montgomery did an excellent job in voicing concerns the
senio~s had as it may, in case of the possibility that we would lose funding. I
think it's fair to say that the Shorewood Council was not happy that the Council
had pc" the condifjon, had moved it from let's work with Shorewood to
ve,lllntariJ:,.' get them to release a lot versus putting it in the form of a
conditio~ I thirk at our last meeting Hr. Williams came before the Council
sayi~s, please don't do that. I want to be able to proceed with my development.
I don'f warl' to get caught in the middle of some type of a disagreement between
Cha~~a~sc~ arid Shorewood and literally have him become kind of a pawn that was
CaL'g~j cartive in this whole process. I cannot assure that you Shorewood will
rElease one of those lots. We asked for a vote from the Council, which really
it was more of an informal where are you coming from type of a position, so that
J would have something, the Mayor and I would have something to report back to
this City Council. AIlS councilmembers stated that they would keep an open
mind in this issue. That they did not want to see Chanhassen lose Community
Development Block Grant status. That they were concerned as to taxes that might
be lost as a result of giving up 1 or 2 pieces. That they felt that the two
staffs would be in the best position to get together, try to develop a specific
proposal that they could look at within 2 weeks. In accordance with City
Council action from 2 weeks ago, a month ago, whenever we heard this item, I
think that you had made it clear to Mr. Williams of your intent to ha~e this
item come bac~ in front of you in the case that Shorewood had denied it. Because
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(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Don Ashworth, City Manager 4/
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director II'(
TO:
DATE:
April 7, 1993
SUB]:
Testing for Aedes Triseriatus (LaCrosse Encephalitis) Mosquito in City Parks
In preparing for operations of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD), Mr. Ross
Green, the District's Public Information Representative, called to ask for a clarification in regard
to the aforementioned issue. A copy of the action taken by the City Council in regard to
mosquito control in city parks last August is attached for your review. Specifically, Mr. Green
asked if the district would be allowed to test for the Aedes Triseriatus mosquito in city parks,
and if sufficient levels of the mosquito were found, to apply chemical treatment.
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Recommendation
It is staff's recommendation that the MMCD be allowed to test for the Aedes Triseriatus
mosquito in city parks, and if populations warrant control, that the application of approved
treatment substances only be allowed upon the city being notified, and the area for treatment
having been conspicuously posted 24-hours prior to the treatment. In addition, it is requested that
I be contacted prior to the district's first intent to test allowing for observance of the testing
operations.
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City Council Meeting - August 24, 1992
mosquitoes and in terms of the amount of money that has been spent. Secondly,
there still are some questions about some of the long term effects that by
MMCD's own admission they still do not have the answers for. But I think the
most compelling reason is that we felt, the Park Board has been working on a
comprehensive environmental policy to govern all activities of the park and
recreation board. Now the park and recreation board is much more atonamous than
the commission it is here. And so we're looking at things from chemicals that
are used in turf management. We're looking at energy efficiency. We're looking
at products that are used in our operations and so forth. And so this
recommendation to the board prohibiting the use of chemicals for controlling
mosquitoes really went along with that policy and that provided the basis for
our decision.
Mayor Chmiel: Okay, thank you. We have a motion on the floor with a second.
Councilman Workman aoved, Councilwoaan Dialer seconded to approve the Park and
Recreation Commission reco.aendation regarding aosquito control in the city of
Chanhassen parks as follows:
1. In reg2rds to laval control briquettes, allow their use to continue
providing notification of the treatment areas and times are provided;
2. In regards to adult mosquito control chemicals (cold fogging), to eliminate
their use and to re-evaluate the program in the fall of 1993;
? Tn reg2rd: to the landing, take off and loading the MMCD helicopter in city
par~s, that this practice be prohibited.
4. That staff and the city actively pursue other measures of controlling
mosquitoes such as volunteer groups who are willing to remove breeding site
r:ntainffS, possibly plugging tree cavities and whatever else can be done
frc~ 2 community standpoint to control mosquitoes without chemicals.
All voted in favor and the aotion carried unaniaously_
REVIEW DRAFT OF THE MINNEGASCQ/CITY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
Don Ash~orth: Just an update for Council members. I have, Mayor Chmiel and I
have been discussing the proposed draft with his experience in the franchise
arE? and I just wanted the Council to be aware that we are in the process of
working on that. If Councilmembers have concerns, if you'd address those either
to the Mayor Of to myself. Hopefully we'll have a draft in front of you
hopefully by ne^t City Council meeting.
Mayor Chmiel: One other things. One of the things that I suggest that we,
rather than granting a 20 year franchise, that we look at 10 because things are
changing. The other thing to think about is, franchise fees. I'm not advocate
of it because you put it back on the residents within the city. They are paying
that so it's another kind of taxation in itself but that's something we'll just
really sort of thing about. I have other things that I've worked in here that
I have some comments on. And the other thing Don that I'd like us to do is to
100k at our Village of Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota Ordinance NO.8. In
thefE I think we've got to make some changes from village to cities and,update
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St. Paul. Minnesota 55103 t I f1
612-222-0206 ~ JI
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TO: Twin City Public Officials Concerned about Mosquito Control
FROM: Dick Anderson, Scientific Chair, SPRP
John Genereux, Administrative Chair, SPRP
DATE: October 17,1993
SUBJECT: Joint TAB/SPRP Meeting
The Scientific Peer Review Panel (SPRP) will be hosting a joint meeting with the Technical
Advisory Board (TAB) of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) at 1:00 P. M.
on October 29, 1993. The meeting will be held at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
headquarters at 2099 University Avenue in St. Paul.
The SPRP is an independent group of biological scientists organized by the MMCD, with
participation by environmental groups, to study the biological effects of mosquito control
materials. The SPRP has received a budget of between $200,000 and $240,000 per year
since 1987. This budget has been spent on the research topics in the enclosed list.
The TAB is a group of state and regional agency staff, University of Minnesota staff, and
interested members of the public. This group meets once annually to review the overall
MMCD program and to make recommendations to the MMCD Board of Commissioners.
One of the 1986 recommendations of the TAB in 1986 was the establishment of the SPRP.
In May, 1993, the SPRP published an Interim Report of Findings and submitted this .
report, along with copies of all individual project final reports, to the Minnesota
Environmental Quality Board Copies of this Interim Report are available on request from
the MMCD at 645-9149; copies will also be available at the October 29 meeting. The
SPRP expects to complete a final report in 1995.
The purpose of the October 29 meeting is twofold:
1. To review the accomplishments and current status of the SPRP research program,
as contained in the May, 1993 Interim Report to the Minnesota Environmental
Quality Board.
2. To discuss remaining research issues which may not have been covered in the
research program to date.
Dr. Richard Anderson, the Scientific Chair of the SPRP, will chair this meeting, and will
ask SPRP members to assist him in discussing specific findings and future research. We
have also invited field research contractors to be present to discuss their findings and their
significance.
We welcome your participation in the meeting and in raising issues to the SPRP for their
consideration. Please call John Genereux, (612) 222-2206, or Dr. Anderson, (1-218) 720-
5616, with any questions.
John and Michele Genereux
research consultants
in the social sciences
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Overall Research Accomplishments by the SPRP. 1987-1992
The summary table below lists the research that has been accomplished to date
in each category of SPRP research: Laboratory Studies, Historical Sites
Review, and Field Experiments.
I. Laboratory Studies
Research Project/Author
Comparison of Mosquitos (Aedes aegypti) and
Chironomids (Paratanytarus ) in their reaction to
Bti: Brooke et al University of Wisconsin,
Superior, Wisconsin.
Acute and Life Cycle Laboratory Test of the
Impact of Methoprene on the Cladoceran
Daphnia pulex: Brooke et ai, University of
Wisconsin, Superior, Wisconsin
Feeding Study of Crayfish Fed Bti-killed
mosquitos: Brooke et ai, University of
Wisconsin, Superior, Wisconsin
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Acute and Chronic Laboratory Test of the Impact
of Methoprene on the Cladocerans Daphnia
pulex and Daphnia magna, on the Copepod
Diaptomus oregoninsis and Macrocyclops
fuscsus. and the Amphipod Hyalella:: Claude
Fortin, University of Guelph, Ontario
Effect of Laboratory Concentrations of Bti and
Methoprene on Frogs, Toads, and
Salamanders: Brooke et al at the University of
Wisconsin at Superior; LeClair and Charpentier
at the University of Quebec, Tres Rivieres,
Canada
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Status
Completed (See Page 13 of
SPRP Interim Report)
Completed (See Page 15 of
SPRP Interim Report)
Completed (See Page16 of
SPRP Interim Report)
Completed (See Page 17 of
SPRP Interim Report)
Completed (See Page 14 of
SPRP Interim Report)
II. Historical Studies
Research Project/Author Status .
Effects of Historical Treatment of Bti and Completed (See Page 19 of
Methoprene, in Selected Wetlands, on SPRP Interim Report)
Invertebrate Organisms and Red-winged
Blackbirds: Natural Resources Research
Institute, Duluth Minnesota.
Effect of Historical Treatments on Songbird Completed, with more
Populations: Michael DeJong, University of St. statistical analyses still to
Thomas. St. Paul. Minnesota come. (See Page 21 of SPRP
Interim Report)
III. Field Experiments with Mosquito
Control Materials
Research Proiect! Author Status
Effects of Methoprene and Bti (Bacillus Completed (See Page 23 of
thuringiensis var. israelensis) on Non-target SPRP Interim Report)
Invertebrates: A Divided Pond Study: Natural
Resources Research Institute, Duluth
Minnesota.
Long Term Evaluation of the Effects of 67% Completed (See Page 25 .
Methoprene and Bti on 26 Mosquito Breeding of SPRP Interim Report)
Sites in Wright County: Natural Resources
Research Institute, Duluth Minnesota.
Effect of Methoprene Treatments in Wetlands on Completed, but with some
Mallard Duckling Growth and Development: Dr. ambiguous results; possible
~lames Cooper et ai, Forestry Department, future research still to be done.
University of Minnesota (See Page29 of SPRP Interim
Report)
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TABLE 1: SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW PANEL MEl\1BERS
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SPRP MEMBER
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Richard Anderson, PhD
USEPA Research Laboratory
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Duluth MN 55803
(218) 720-5616
Judith Helgen, PhD
Minn. Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, Minnesota
296- 7240
Stuart Hurlbert, PhD
Department of Biology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182
(619) 594-5200
Roger Moon, PhD
Department of Fntomology,
University of Minnesota
St. Paul MN 55108
624-2209
Robert Naiman, PhD
Center for Streamside Studies
University of Washington
Seattle W A 98195
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William Schmid, PhD
Department of Ecology and Behavioral Biology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
625-8630
Ken Simmons, PhD
Massachusetts. Division of Fish and Wildlife
Field Headquarters
Westboro MA 01581
(508) 544-8958
Keith Solomon. PhD
Director, Centre for Toxicology
University of Guelph
645 Gordon Street
Guelph, Ontario NIG 2WI
(519) 837-3320
Harrison Tordoff, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Department of Ecology and Behavioral Biology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis MN 55455
624-4363;483-2187
Mike Zicus, PhD
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
102 23rd Street
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 755-3908
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CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
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MEMORANDUM
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TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE:
November 12, 1993
SUBJ:
Focus Study: Park Deficient Zones 3 and 7
At the request of the commission, a "workbook"of materials has been prepared to assist you in
making decisions about future land acquisitions in the vicinity of the 1995 study area. This
request is a result of the commission's/staff's uncertainty over future park acquisition on the
Opus site.
These materials will allow you to assess your options prior to marking a recommendation on the
Opus Site. Options do exist, but are limited. If the commission approves an alternative site, it
will be identified as park/open space on future land use maps. Prior to commission discussion,
I will provide an introduction, explaining in some detail, the meaning of each of these maps. The
items in your tool box are:
1. A large Year 2000 Land Use Map gives the big picture.
2. Transparency #1--Land Acquisitions. Overlay this on the large map to see what is
occurring in the area of future land acquisitions.
3. Transparency #2-- Trails. Ditto. This one is for future trails.
4. A Park Deficiency Map.
5. A Trail Plan.
6. Wetlands Map. Helps define boundaries and depicts the large wetland areas which are
being assembled for public use.
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Excerpt from Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Design Study, north of Highway 5, Galpin
to TH 41.
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November 12, 1993
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What area do you think would make a good community ballfield/park site?
Using these tools and your knowledge in the areas of:
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Land acquisition methods, i.e. purchase, dedication, etc.
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Land costs.
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Timing on the access boulevard project (1996-2000).
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CITY OF
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
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DATE:
November 10, 1993
SUBJ:
Open Skating Rink and Hockey Rink Service Areas
As indicated by the Park and Recreation Commission at the October 26 meeting, a service area
study needed to be formulated showing our current outdoor open skating and hockey rinks.
Currently Chanhassen operates and maintains open skating rinks at six locations--Carver Beach
Playground, Rice Marsh Lake Park, City Center Park, Minnewashta Heights Park, North Lotus
Lake Park, and Meadow Green Park. City Center Park is currently the only site with hockey
rinks.
A service area map was developed using a half-mile radius with our existing skating facilities.
In northeast Chanhassen, where the majority of our population exists, the half-mile service area
is covered with open skating rinks with the exception of a few areas. This area has limitations
of adding potential hockey rinks whether they be temporary or permanent. Adding an amenity
such as a lighted hockey rink in an existing neighborhood could potentially be a nightmare, and
how cost effective is it to add a hockey rink without lights that could only be used during'
daylight hours? If adding a temporary hockey rink with no lights is an option, North Lotus Lake
Park, Carver Beach Park, and Meadow Green Park are potential sites. A temporary site could
be overlaid on any open areas close to parking. I know the Park and Recreation Commission has
developed a policy of tennis courts not being constructed in neighborhood parks. Constructing
hockey rinks and skating rinks in these areas could be along the lines of tennis courts in
neighborhood parks. A policy should be developed.
Looking at other areas of Chanhassen that lack a skating rink/hockey rink, we definitely need to
address the Lake Susan area. There is not an existing skating rink or hockey rink; however,
skating opportunities are in the future at Sunset Ridge Park. This potential site defmitely is
necessary because multiple neighborhoods could access this site through neighborhood trails and
sidewalks without crossing major roads or highways such as Powers Boulevard, Lyman
Boulevard, Audubon Road, and Highway 5.
Mr. Todd Hoffman
November 10, 1993
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With the new elementary school construction starting soon, new hockey rinks and an open
skating rink will be added in two years. This service area will include housing developments
south and east of the school site. This service area could be expanded if safe access across
Galpin Boulevard and Highway 5 could be provided.
As Chanhassen population continues to increase, hockey and skating rinks need to be
incorporated into concept plans of our new community parks or industrial location parks.
Potential sites that might be considered would be:
- Bandimere Community Park
- Gateway/Opus industrial property
- David Stockdale's property
- Pheasant Hills
- Property by Lake Minnewashta
- Property north of Highway 5 between Highway 41 and Galpin Boulevard
These are just a few locations that may be incorporated into our city's overall plans. Hopefully
this report will show Chanhassen' s current locations and needs for future locations.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
Dawn Lemme, Program Specialist/Senior Coordinator
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DATE:
November 10, 1993
SUBJ:
Senior Center Activity Update
Fall has been a very busy time in the Chanhassen Senior Center. Beginning with Septemberfest,
the seniors participated by operating the Farmers Market, bake sale, and craft sale; the chorus
group (Chan-o-laires) performed dressed in farmer attire.
Classes and activities that have been taking place this fall are woodcarving, bridge, chorus, cards,
bingo, crafts, and men's club. The newly formed women's club has featured speakers such as
Craig Edwards from the National Weather Service, and the Good Humor Lady from Fairview
Southdale Hospital. Other scheduled speakers for the clubs include Ms. Senior Minnesota, a
pharmacist from Target, and a line dancing demonstration. Flu immunizations were given.
Immunizations will also be scheduled at a future date due to the large number of people (32) on
a waiting list.
Several trips have occurred, including a mystery trip which took 43 people to the St. Paul
Cathedral, James Hill House, Muffelettas, Bandanna Square, Conservatory, and Minnehaha Falls.
The seniors also traveled to the New Fogie Follies at Normandale Community College and the
Old Log Theater.
Each month a Saturday Night Special is held; this quarter the center hosted a Bingo Night and
a Taste of Italy-violin player and all. Already planned for December is a Christmas Lights Tour,
Casino Night, Second Annual Holiday Party and Sing-a-Iong, and trip to Orchestra Hall.
The Chanhassen Senior Center is also getting some use from other groups such as the K.C.'s,
Girl Scouts, District 112 Community Education courses, and Chanhassen Park and Recreation
craft classes. The Senior Advisory Board is still very much involved in helping to plan various
functions, and will be having a few new members as of January 1.
As we had hoped, visitor counts per month have consistently been high, and are listed below.
May-406
June-434
July~ )37
August-368
September-48I
October-452
November (as of the 9th)-21O
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
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DATE:
November 10, 1993
SUBJ:
Adult Basketball League
The Chanhassen/Chaska Adult Basketball League will play games on Wednesdays, November
17, 1993, through March 16, 1994, at the Chaska Community Center and the Chaska Middle
School. Twelve teams registered for the League, which will be split into two divisions with six
teams in each. Multiple divisions were implemented last year because of the ability levels among
the teams. The upper division was developed for the teams who like to play more competitively
and the lower for teams who like more socialization and recreational play.
Both divisions will have a timekeeper/scorekeeper, which will be responsible for keeping the
basketball scorebook updated and running the game clock.
The league elected to have two officials per game, per league. The four officials will rotate from
league to league weekly. This suggestion was made at league meetings in the attempt that teams
would not receive the same official week after week. This system will work well for the officials
from the standpoint that they will not get into a rut or have problems with the same team(s) from
week to week.
Schedules have been started and will be finalized and mailed in the next couple of days. I will
update you periodically throughout the basketball season regarding its progress.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor 11 Q
November 4, 1993 / \
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Adult Boot Hockey League
As part of our department's on-going desire to offer new programs, I will be coordinating an
adult boot hockey league. Boot hockey is becoming more and more popular and is slowly
starting to take over traditional broomballleagues in some areas.
Last year, for the first time, the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) offered
a state boot hockey championship at Andrews Park in Champlin. A total of 21 teams
participated, which was excellent for a first year tournament. Anticipated numbers for this year's
invitational should be around 30 teams.
Interest levels in boot hockey are rising around the metro area, and now is a good time to offer
this league. In conversation with another city, weekday evenings didn't work into participant's
schedules. With this information, the leagues will be offered on Saturday mornings and Sunday
afternoons/evenings for both adult men and women.
Games will be played from mid-December (weather permitting) through the end of January at
City Center Park. Games were not played during the week because I wanted to have the hockey
rinks available for youth hockey practices. .
League fees haven't been determined yet, however they will be soon; when officials and cost
have been secured.
I'll update you when I finalize the league information.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
Dawn Lemme, Program Specialist U _~ .
FROM:
DATE:
November 10, 1993
SUBJ:
February Festival Preview
Plans are underway for the fIrst Annual February Festival in Chanhassen scheduled to take place
on Saturday, February 19, 1994.
The following events will be occurring and are being planned at this time:
Snow Sculpture Contest-Individual Homes
Cross Country Ski Race-Arboretum
9:00-11 :00 a.m.
Ice Fishing Contest on Lake Susan
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Open Skate on Largest Skating Rink in Town on Lake Susan
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cross Country Skiing by Moonlight
Sled Dog Demonstration-Tentative
5:00-6:00 p.m.
S'more Cook
February Festival Preview
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5:30-6:30 p.m.
BonfIre
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Food Concessions
3:00-7:00 p.m.
Fireworks over Lake Susan
6:30 p.m.
The Park and Recreation Department is looking forward to this fIrst time event, which will add
a new dimension to the current city festivals that we offer. Several of the events will be self -
supporting, others will be funded through sponsorships and donations of time and volunteer
hours.
February Festival publicity will begin in December, but word of mouth is also important. What
a great way to get people out during those cold Minnesota days. If you have any other
suggestions in regards to this festival, please let us know . We are open to all ideas.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
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DATE:
November 10, 1993
SUBJ:
1993 Halloween Evaluation
The 1993 Halloween Party wasn't as big as 1992, but it was a very close second. A total of 365
kids registered for the party, and with their parents, the total was approximately 650 people.
The last two days of registration were overwhelming. The ladies at the front counter could not
keep up with entrees. Next year, maybe someone could stay later each night before the event
to enter the information. This will save precious time making sure our registration information
is operating properly. Problems occurred that slowed the process of entering registrations. These
problems will be corrected soon or new registration software will be implemented.
Registration still needs to be open until 4:30 p.m. the day prior to the party. It happens every
year, parents forget to sign up their children. Our department feels that every child should have
the opportunity to participate even though their parents spaced-out registering.
The on-going problem exists of getting some volunteers and costumed characters to the party on
time. It happens every year and I even told volunteers to be there at least one-half hour earlier
than I really needed them. This didn't work and it was a mad scramble at 6:00 p.m. This
procedure will be improved next year.
The dry ice which was purchased for the scary hallway worked ok for a short period of time.
If dry ice will be used again next year, one person will be in charge of restocking it.
Suggestions for the 1994 Halloween Party:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Have a "touch and feel" hallway/room.
More volunteers.
More volunteers for set up.
Apple cider for beverage.
Movie/cartoon showing in the cafeteria.
Keep refreshments in the cafeteria.
More drawings for parents.
Program Name /1q3 !It1!!OWlR/\/ fhrf-J
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PROGRAM EVALUATION FORM
Quarter Program was offered:
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Number of Sessions Offered:
Total Number of Participants:
3& S- kd5
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Length of Class (minutes)
Length of Class (weeks)
Meetings/Week:
Class Fee:
Should this program be offered again?
Comments on program:
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REVENUE
50S- x $ d-a? = $ 73(Q. &tJ
No. of Participants Fee
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No. of Teams Fee
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EXPENSES
A. Salaries
B. Contractual Services:
1. Bus Rental
2. Miscellaneous Services
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4.
5.
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Supplies:
1. Craft/Program Supplies
2. Equipment
3. Tickets
Total
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AMOUNT BUDGETED
ACTUAL
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(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
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FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director ~
DATE: November 10, 1993
SUBJECT: Administrative Presentations
A. Vision 2002
Attached please find the results of the first Vision 2002 meeting.
Jim Manders was in attendance at this meeting, and can update the commission in regard to his
impressions of the meeting. I encourage all of you to join in the second meeting scheduled for
Monday, November 15, 1993. The meeting on the 15th will set priorities for the future of
downtown. If park/trail/recreation elements are not backed by those in leadership positions (that
means you), they are not going to be top priorities.
B. City Council Update of November 8, 1993 Meeting
1. Carriage Houses, Centex Real Estate, Betty O'Shaughnessy. Item was tabled
pending completion of the Highway 5 Corridor Study.
2. Song Property, Lundgren Brothers.
Thanks go out to Jim Manders, Fred Berg, and Ron Roesser for attending the
meeting (until midnight). The city council's fmal conditions of approval in regard
to parks and trails were:
Parks
a.
The private/association park be approved with the addition of an open field
with a minimum size of ~ (180) square feet by ~ (180) square feet
with a maximum 4% slope is added to the park layout. This open field is
to be in addition to and not in lieu of existing proposed amenities.
Furthermore, if the private/association park is ever abandoned, it shall be
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November 10, 1993
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transferred to the city for public park purposes. Such a provision must be
drafted into association documents.
b. Full park fees shall be paid at the rate in force upon building permit
application.
Trails
a. It is intended that the Galpin trail be constructed in the street right-of-way
except within 200 feet of street intersection. In these areas, a trail
easement up to 20' in width is required. Furthermore, that this easement
shall be included in the grading plan for the project with a suitable trail
bed being prepared. This trail bed may meander within the easement
alignment at the discretion of the applicant, but the eventual alignment
must be conducive to future trail construction and is subject to approval
as a part of the grading plan review. Planting of trees shall be restricted
to areas west of the trail bench.
b.
The applicant shall dedicate ~ (trail easements) to accommodate trail
construction along the southern boundary of the Johnson/Dolejsiffumer
preliminary plat as depicted on Attachment #4. The applicant shall map
and construct it (an aggregate) trail paralleling this wetland. This
construction is to be completed per city specifications and at the time of
adjoining street construction. Final alignment of this trail shall be staked
by the developer and approved by the Park and Recreation Director and
City Engineer. In recognition for the dedication of this trail corridor, and
the construction of said trail, it is recommeaded mat the applicant (shall)
receive full trail fee credit at the time of building permit application for
both the Song property and Johnson/Dolejsiffumer applications. [Note:
This condition will require amendments to the conditions of approval
associated with the preliminary plat for the Johnson/Dolejsiffumer
properties.] Fees associated with the amendment of the PUD for the
Johnson/Dolejsiffumer property are to be waived. (If the construction
cost of this trail far exceeds the credit being given, the applicant may
approach the city council requesting additional credit.)
This trail shall include a connection to the street plan as indicated between
Lots 16 & 17, Block 2, or a similar suitable location in the near vicinity.
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This recofRfRe8dati08 is ce8uage8t l:lp08 the city acql:liriag a portioa of me
Stockdale property for pl:lblic park pHI'peses wimia 45 days after .^al:lgl:lst
24, 1993. This ce8diti08 was itpf)lied with the itpf)licant's C08seat.
AdditioaaUy, Ll:ladgrea Br-emers C08s1:nlctie8 is te grade mis park site per .
city 5pecificatioRs if it is aCqHired.
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The first focus group session for Chanhassen's Vision 2002 was held on Monday, November 1, in the Dinner Theater's banquet
hall. The primary objective of the town meeting was to listen to public perceptions about Chanhassen's Center. Approximately 75
people attended this meeting. A total of 12 small groups responded to prepared questions. Their responses are summarized in this
handout.
Picture Chanhassen's City Center
Groups were asked to draw a picture of the City's Center illustrating boundaries and the most important features within these
boundaries. The pictures were collected and reviewed following the town meeting. The following two graphs summarize the
elements of the maps. The first graph indicates the boundaries, and the second graph represents other illustrations of Chanhassen's
Center. It must be noted that the analysis of the pictures is subjective. The summary may not precisely reflect the points
illustrated by the groups.
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The following graph illustrates the number of groups that drew a feature of importance based on an actual count. Those features
that were noted the most frequently generally signify features that are of greatest importance and should be preserved as they are
perceived as playing a large role in Chanhassen's City Center. Features that were infrequently illustrated may represent less
important, and in some cases, even negative features,
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J Group Discussion
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Each table was asked to respond to a four-question diwJssion guide. Discussion guides were returned from all 12 tables. The
questions focused on the strengths, weaknesses and iss related to Chanhassen's Center. The information below contains a
sampling of the responses. It is impossible to fully su; :narize the information contained in the discussion guides in one page.
This table is intended to serve as a general summary and overview of issues.
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What role or roles should the Center play in Community Life?
11 CommerciallRetail
11 EntertainmentlRecreational/Cultural
8 Government Services
8 Meeting place for all ages-community center/teen activities
7 Community Identity/Sense of Place/focal point
5 Education
5 Historic
4 Parks/open areas
4 Pedestrian friendly
3 Spiritual/Churches
3 Senior center/ Activitieslhousing
3 Accessibilityllink to neighborhoods/sidewalk and auto friendly
2 Professional
2 Family oriented
3 All basic resources needed for a community
What does your group feel are the Center's most important strengths? How is it unique?
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10 Strong/centralized government services
9 Downtown image
8 Dinner Theater
6 Historical structure (St. Huberts)
6 Parks/open areas/Aesthetics (trees/sidewalks)
6 EntertainmentlRecreation
6 Good variety of retail/shopping and other services
5 Accessibility to cities/other areasllocation-highways
3 Solid anchors on edges/magnets
3 Hotel
3 Retail
3 Proximity to adjacent areas/potential to link to other areas
3 Views to downtown/aesthetics and quality
2 Restaurants
2 Protective city development/planned growth
2 Senior Activities
2 Abundant available land
2 Rapidly growing community/good for retail
2 People,commitment and composition
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What are the Center's more significant weaknesses, its major problems?
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8 Accessrrraffic/Parking problems/traffic lights
7 Lack of pedestrian routes/accessibility
7 Barriers fragmenting city (roads)
7 Visually barren, huge parking lotsnack vegetation
6 Aesthetic appeals/problems with buildings
6 RecreationlEntertainment for all ages
6 Space/Density
5 Lack of image/identity
4 Restaurants
4 Automobile oriented/no public transit
4 More activities/aU hours
3 Service businesses - laundromats, urgent care, restaurants
3 Hidden buildings-Heritage Square
3 Senior housing/nursing homes
3 Underutilized propertieslbuildings (Kenny, A VRM)
2 Growth problems (aesthetic constraints, new development faster than redevelopment)
2 Expansion of government buildings
2 Preserving-destroying buildings!historic
2 Lack of housing/govt. services
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What key issues still need to be addressed?
11 Designndentity
9 Space/density layout/uses
8 Expansion of aU servicesnocations (e.g., library, city hall, p.o.)
7 Accessibility /pedestrian/seniornink all neighborhoods
7 Parkingrrraffic Considerations
6 Senior needs
6 Recreation/entertainment for all ages
5 Maintain historic areas
5 Restore/expand/maintain-upgrade properties
4 Safety
3 Specific Uses (e.g., urgent care)
3 Defining the center
3 Open areas
3 Aesthetic views of buildings
2 Control growth (preserve small-town feel)
2 Access to highways and across downtown
2 Railroad
2 Financing
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Conclusions
Although a diversity of views were expressed at the meeting, there appears to be strong agreement on what Chanhassen's City
Center should be. The majority of groups believed that the Center should serve as a focal point for government services; retail,
entertainment, recreation, and cultural activities; and gearing those activities toward all ages. Emphasis was placed on developing
an identity and a stronger image through the preservation of historic and natural features. Concerns frequently expressed were the
creation of a more pedestrian friendly environment while improving automobile circulation and yet reducing the orientation to cars.
In spite of the great diversity of viewpoints, considerable agreement was reached which provides a clear direction to the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority and City Council.
Please plan to attend session 2 on November 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dinner Theater.
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ADMINISTRA TIVE SECTION
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THE CHANHASSEN
PARKS & ReCREATION DEPARTMENT
APPRECIATES THE SUPPORT OF
THESE AREA BUSINESSES AND
VOLUNTEERS DURING THE ANNUAL
HALLaNEEN PARTY:
CORPORATE BUSINESS INDIVIDUAL
SILVER
Rosemounr. Inc.
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Chanhoaen American
""'on Post 11580
Chanhossen BowI/RI"',
Chanhoaen $tot. Sonk
McDonald.
FestlYal Food.
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Chon Ch.1d
Dev.~nt Center
Ha'r for Guys . Dolls
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Instant Web Co.
Lund".nSros.
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CONTRIBUTING
Empak. Inc.
Redmond Product.s
SILVER
Emerson EMC
CONTRIBUTING
Eden Prairie Horsemen
Saddle Club
Rodenz AccoWltln,
ServIces
BRONZE
AaoIoop MorIon Control Systems, Amerlcona Community Bonk.
Holosel< Greenhouses, Inc., Lotus Gorden Center, PMT,
Moore Sifn & Letter, Robens Automcnic Inc.
CONTRIBUTING
ADprd West, Adventure BoUoon$, Anh Le OriflltDl Cuisine, Auromoted 8ulklin,
Components, Brown's Amoco, Center Druf, Chonhossen Bolt & T odde,
Chonhoufll Amtr'tGn Lefon AuxIaty PDc #580, ChtmassftI hi,
0Ianhassen I.Dwn & Spons. Chonhossen Medlcol Center,
Chonhossen Post OffICe, Domino's PiZZo, Glenrose Flora'} & R RodlcJtor,
}. Scour Builders, Merit HeotInf, Merlin's Ace Hordwore, Subway
VOLUNTEERS
DoYid 8usch, Dove DreJJIer, Corol Dunsmore, ~ Edom, Brion Edom,
Grea' EJdom, Karen En,elhordt. Ktnie Enpllordt. Chorlie Eiler,
Lynn Herr, Cotherine LefIor,}im Monders, ClIme Ross.
VkIcIe Ruepmer, Lorry Schroers, Chrfs Stone
If you would like to become _sponsor of
Chanhassen's Spedal Events please call 937-1900.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
November 2, 1993
Mr. Ioe Perttu
790 Santa Vera
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Perttu:
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Congratulations! You are the lucky winner of the $25.00 gift certificate to Festival Foods raffled
at the city's Halloween Party. While shopping at you may want to personally thank Bob
Murray, Festival's Manager, for their generous of our community events.
I hope your family enjoyed the Halloween. Party.
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J1gge~
Recreation Supervisor
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November 2, 1993
Ms. Sherrel Israelson
7050 Chaparral Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Ms. Israelson:
CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
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Congratulations! You are the lucky winner of thC $25.00 gift certificate to Festival Foods raffled
at the city's Halloween Party. While shopping at Festival, you may want to personally thank Bob
Murray, Festival's Manager, for their generous of our community events.
I hope your family enjoyed the Halloween Party.
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Sincerely,
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Jerry Ruegemer
Recreation Supervisor
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
November 3, 1993 ~e ~ (;1,5 /,& ,%''''' uP'
#~~#,.vd~ ~V/C..- 5C;#&;t?C/~.E.
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Todd Hoffman ---; ~ /; t /'~.
Park & Recreation Director ~t:7#~ y /::;1' /A/Tlc;/~q
Dear Todd: ~~
Bluff Creek is the City's most significant waterway. It originates in northwestern Chanhassen and
meanders approximately six miles south to the .Minnesota River. Along the creek's corridor are
areas in the process of being intensively dev,Joped, major highways, parks and schools and
remnants of Chanhassen's agricultural past. TJ.tereils also a series of wetlands and steep ravines
that contain some of the most pristine envirgltmen~ left in the Twin Cities region.
Chanhassen has taken steps to designate bluff Creek as an environmental and recreational .
resource in our comprehensive plans and we have un4ertaken some preliminary water resource
analysis with our innovative Surface...\Vater ManagelJ1ent program. We have also begun to
acquire portions of the corridor throJljh easement and{ee title as development has occurred.
However, as yet no comprehensive ~tfategy and program lj~ been developed to accomplish these
goals. It is also clear that such a~mprehensive program will require the cooperative efforts of
many agencies and individual..~olltside of our community.
City staffhas recently had discussions with Minnesota Dep ent of Natural Resource staff that
may ultimately offeriameansmCleve)optherequirecJplanning and implementation program.
They have bee king todevel()pq)Opera,tiye....Clcg1!Pf~~~~X~Pf~j~~.to~cldress the natural
resource concern~~(>listic, watershed basis. These pilot watershed progrartiplans are being
implemented on a trial basisUl"~~~?tl1~r areas including the Phal~n~<~lt.lrofLakes Watershed
located in northern Ramsey County .We .ber ve e..Bluffi.Creelc Watershed offers an ideal
opportunity to attempt a similar approach.
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We would like to invite you to an initial meeting to discuss the watershed and the potential of
this program. Based upon these discussions, we would expect to apply for a funding grant from
the Legislative Commission for Minnesota Resources (LCMR) to hire a coordinator and
undertake the required work. If this program is developed a task force would be constituted to
provide the necessary guidance. The goal of the program is to include citizen and inter-agency
involvement to its fullest extent in developing a comprehensive natural resources management
plan and implementation strategies for the watershed.
We would be interested in having you participate and become involved in the process. The
preliminary meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday. November 16 at 9:00 AM in the
Chanhassen City Council chambers. Please feel free to contact us if you need further
information. Thank you for your interest and cooperation in this effort.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
GeL
Paul Krauss, AICP
City Planner
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Government Edition
H ASpen'S
d Members
For Boar
Dear Government Board or Council Member,
When I talk to board members who
are struggling with board service, the first
thing I ask is, "Can you recite your
organization's mission statement?" The
results of this informal poll are astonishing:
Nine out of 10 board members don't know
their mission by heart.
My point? You can't focus your
decisions on a mission statement you
don't know! That's why a Georgia board
Nameplates with a mission!
Jane Smith I
(front)
It is the responsibility of this board and
government organization to determine the
need for services, plan adequate programming
and monitor services which are established.
(back)
November 1993
member uses an ingenious idea to keep her
organization's mission anhe forefront of
every decision. She attaches it to the
back of her nameplate (see graphic) in
the board room. Read how she came up
with the idea...
"A few months ago, we were face
to face with an issue, and no one knew
how, or even if, it fit in with our mission,"
she tells me. "To focus the discussion, our
administrator read our mission out
loud--ending any confusion in board
members' minds. Then it hit me: Let's
print our mission statement on the back of
our nameplates so it will always be viSible!.
"The administrator typeset our
mission statement to fit on the back of each
board member's nameplate," she says.
"Now, before every vote, we ask, 'How
does the decision fit in with our mis-
sion?' If there is no connection, the
discussion turns to whether we should
even be pursuing the idea."
Head off board room conflicts for better decision-making
Council Member Allan Kirwan
believes that public service means
exactly what it says--serving the public.
That's why, when council members grind
personal axes in the board room, he wants
to hide out of sheer embarrassment.
"Some council members don't
realize.that they were elected to serve the
community, not promote their pet projects,"
says Kirwan (Avondale Estates, GA).
"Board members with hidtfen agendas
are destructive. They create undue
Advising administrators and
boards in the US and Canada
conflict on the board team."
Kirwan says if a disagreement
reaches council chambers, it's almost
always too late for members to compro-
mise. He offers these suggestions to avoid
conflict.. .
1) Encourage council members
to agree on priorities during a long-
range planning session. "If we agree on
the direction the city should go in, the
decision-making process will run smoothl.
So during our annual retreat, we identify
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and then prioritize the issues that we need
to work on. This forces us to realize that
there are four or five specific areas that we
must reach some kind of agreement on in
the upcoming year."
2) Remind board members that
they have an obligation to support the
majority decision. "This is the bottom
line of decision-making," says Kirwan.
"When board members can't put their
differences behind them, conflict is inevi-
table. Burying the hatchet, however, means
that meetings will be productive and that
you'll actually accomplish a thing or two."
Board president's advice: Act fast with problem board members
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The responsibility for managing
board/council problems just comes with
the turf when you're a board president.
But here's a piece of advice to make this
chore a little easier on yourself...
"When a board member disrupts
meetings, interferes with management or
otherwise causes headaches, don't waste a
minute to diplomatically tell him or her to
back off," says Board President Jim
Schoenrock (Yakima, WA). "The longer
you let a problem go, the harder it is to
address and solve."
Whenever board members need to
be reminded of their roles, Schoenrock tells
me that he meets privately with them. "We
meet at a location where they feel comfort-
able--like their homes or offices," he says.
"I hear the board member out, uncover the
problem and then try to find a'solution.
"Talking to members individu-
aUy lets me resolve the situation without
embarrassing anyone in the board room.
"If the problem is between a board
member and our administrator, I act as a
go-between," says Schoenrock. "Often, it's
just a case of their not understanding each
other.
"As president, I support the
administrator while listening to the board
member's point of view. Then I summarize
my perception of what's going on between
the two. Once the problem is clarified it
usually puts out the fire."
A board member asks: "What if I get sued?"
Board Member Question: "I've
heard about lawsuits against government
entities. But what scares me are lawsuits
brought against the board. In many of
these cases, members were held liable for
decisions they made in the board room.
What protection do we have if we're sued?"
My Answer: Errors and Omis-
sions or Directors and Officers insur-
ance wiU do the trick--and no organiza-
tion should be without it!
Just as importantly, though, you
and your administrator need to review your
D&O policy at least once every three years
to make sure it...
1) Pays legalfees upfront. In
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letter, the policy should cover libel suits.
3) Covers employment-related
issues. Some policies exclude personnel
issues--but national statistics show that
these cases account for 70% to 90% of
lawsuits!
If you have any questions about
your liability as a board member, talk to
your administrator. He or she should be
able to give you the information you need.
Sincerely, Chuck Elliot
The Board Doctor@
(and board member!)
Aspen's Board & Administrator
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~;! ~chool Board Meeting - October 14, 1993
Board~:A7~gkc The Board presented a ''You Make a Difference Award" to Vi Scharrer,
Volunteer, Vi Scharrer an Elder Mentor at the Early Childhood Center. She volunteers three to
four da~ a week, helping to nm stations, sharinS her art sldlls, giving
hugs and smiles to kindergartners. She was nommated for the KARE-
1V "II Who Care" Volunteer Recognition Program.
CHS math teachers Dave Orlowslev, Dan Pelowsld and Todd Vollstedt
were on hand to show a sample o( a series of math videos they have
created for students and the communi~. The series includes lessons on
algebra, geometry, and algebra n and is desi2Nd to serve as a review
ofbasic concepts. The \ricfeos will be availabre for community use
throu~h loca1librarie The project was made possible by a grant from
the Dfstrict 112 Foundation.
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112 Foundation
Architects from HGA presented schematic desigN! for the new
elementary school to tie located on Highway 5 and Galpin Road in
Chanhassen, and the new high school, to be located east of Highway
41 on Pioneer Trail in Chaska. The designs were based on the work of
staff/ citizen committee which created tlie program for each building.
The buildings were drawn to support the program at each schooL The
City of ChaMassen plans to attach a ~ium and several meeting
rooms to the new elemen~ school. -(Schematic designs are basic
designs showing general building shape and design features,
placement of the Duilding on the site and plac~ent of programs
within a building. More detailed drawing beP after tne sChematic
designs are approved.) The Board unanimouSly approved the
drawings.
District 112 Joins Lake
Conference
The Board voted to accept an invitation to ioin the Lake Conference in
September, 1994. District 112 was asked to reave the Missota
Conference at the end of the 1993-94 school year. The move will benefit
District 112 by allowing students to participate with students of
similar sized schools, reducing transportation costs, and reducing
travel time. .
Board Approves Combined
Policy Prohibiting Any
Form of Harassment
The Board approved on second reading a policy which combines
previously approved policies prohibiting Sexual, racial and religious
harassment and violence in District 112 Schools.
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warded
The contract for snow removal this winter went to Monnens Brothers
Excavating. Their contract covers all facilities except East Union. East
Union will be served by Olson Construction. .
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(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Don Ashworth, City Manager .
Todd Hoffman, Park and R=eation Directnr ~
November 2, 1993
TO:
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Park and Recreation Commission Final Review of New Chanhassen Elementary
School City Interior and Exterior Program
On Tuesday, October 26, 1993, the Park and ReCreation Commission completed their final review
of the New Elementary School City Interior ..lnd Exterior Program. As you can see from the
attached project schedule, this review keeps the city on track for subsequent reviews by the
Planning Commission on November 17, 1~93, and tentatively with the City Council on January
10, 1994. David Leschek and Bob Rot:hm3n of Hammel Green and Abrahamson were present
to review the site plan and final design documents., with the commission. Overall, the
commission was very pleased with the plans; however,~e following specific comments were
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seconded a motion approving the New Olanhassen final Desip DOCument Site Plan for the City
Interior and Exterior Program, and recomm dedthe Chanhassen City Council authorize its
construction.
pc: Mayor and City Council
Dave Clough, Superintendent, District 112
Paul Krauss, Planning Director
Dave Leschek, HGA
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September 13, 1993 Autbori7.ation of Fe8$1"billty Study of Collector
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KEVIN S. AND VALETTE I'INGER
P. O. Box 369
'151 Great Plains Blvd.
Chanhassen, KN 55317
(612) 445-2612
Fax. No. (612) 445-2613
November 3, 1993
Honorable Brian Batzli
Planning Commission Chairperson
City of Chanhassen
Dear Mr. Batzli:
I am writing this letter as I will be unable to come to the
commission meeting this evening. I am writing about a concern I
have to the development of the Dolejsi-Rogers Property (the
Property) .
There was a neighborhood meeting held last Wednesday night
by a representative from Lundgren Bros. This meeting was very
informative. At that time I brought up this concern and I was
assured my concern would be taken care of. I am bringing my
concern before your committee so that it would be addressed in
written form.
On the western most side of the Property, the southwest
corner, the farmer presently farming the field has done such a
terrible job of soil conservation that soil erosion has formed a
"dam" along the roadside (one would probably refer to it as the
di tch) . This earthen dam has dramatically impeded the surface
water run-off to the culvert that runs under Hwy 101. OVer the
last two years the surface water has been stopped to the point
that the water now just evaporates. The representative from
Lundgren Bros. told me there would be no problem clearing this
out on "their side of the property line". What about all the
soil that has spilled over to my side and has raised the ground
level on this corner? I feel that they could very easily (once
the equipment is there) take off a few inches of the soil that
has eroded onto my property.
If you drive by the property on Hwy 101 you will notice the
cul vert that is there to relieve the surface water run-off.
Alongside of this culvert is a drain tile that empties, as does
the culvert on the west side of 101. This drain tile runs along
the road and up my property to where the city plans on putting
soccer fields. Due to the large amount of soil erosion from this
part of the property, the drain tile has had so much soil run-off
that it is now plugged up. Is this the city's problem? Is this
the current property owner's problem? I do not know whose prob-
lem it is, but I would think that the money I pay to the City
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every quarter for water run-off should be able to be used to
determine what should be done here.
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Attached please find a blow-up of the property that was sent
out in which I have labeled the areas of my concern.
If the surface water run-off can be corrected and the drain
tile exit be cleared out, then I feel the Lundgren Bros. proposal
will be a good development for the property.
I have two issues with the city. One issue is the idea of
leaving open the idea of having lights at Bandimere Community
Park. Does the City not have lights at Lake Ann Park? Does the,
City not have additional unlit softball and soccer fields at Lake
Ann Park? Then why does the City need to have more ~it fields
elsewhere? Add up the amount of fields left to be lit at Lake
Ann. It would seem to me to be an absolute waste of everyones'
efforts for the Park and Rec Dept. to continue to pursue the idea
of lighting fields at Bandimere Park. This park has as much to
do with the plans for this development. If we allow the Park and
Rec Dept. to do whatever they want, there will be more conges-
tion and more problems from this park than from any development
that may come.
The second issue is that of current and future abuses of the
Bandimere Park property. CUrrently there is a person with an ATV .
that has been roving all along the park property with a german
shephard dog that is unleashed. Since it appears that our prop-
erty will be surrounded by Bandimere Park property on our east
and south boundaries, we do not feel comfortable with the prob-
able invasions on our privacy by thoughtless city residents.
Sincerely,
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city itself. The council finally chose
"regional airport" on the basis of
marketing considerations, because the
name demonstrated the city's efforts to
reach out and involve the surrounding
community.
Housing and
development
Seven Minnesota cities--BrookIyn
Park, Crystal, Hutchinson, Marine-on-St.
Croix, New Hope, Sartell, and
Tnunao-are sharing $2 million from
the Neighborhood Land Trust Program,
a Minnesota Housing Finance Agency .
program. The grant funds will provide
housing at a reasonable cost to residents
of the communities.
Lyle has begun a housing project that
officials say is unique because it involves
so many groups including city officials,
the local economic development
authority, the county housing and
redevelopment authority, the Austin
Development Corporation, and a bank.
The participants acquired some tax-
forfeited property and built a three-
bedroom house on it, with the goal of
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selling the house for less than $70,000.
Nancy Williamson, Lyle's city clerk (who
just retired), and Daryl Franklin, Mower
County planner, were instrumental in
putting the project together.
Three cities in Swift County and the
county's economic development organi-
zation have decided to pool their
resources to obtain administrative
services. Kerkhoven, Murdock, and
Danvers will contract with the county
organization, Greater Rural Opportuni-
ties Working (GROW), and in turn
GROW will hire a new person to provide
the various services the cities need.
lbree neighboring cities--
Maplewood, North St. Paul, and
Oakdale, are working on a joint ec<r
nomic development plan under which
they will cooperate, rather than compete
in their efforts to attract businesses. The
cities will hire a part-time employee or an
intern in a graduate school program to
develop the plan.
Cable television
The Tyler city council stopped
constructing a proposed municipal cable
system and began implementing a new
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ONE40LL
To accommodate Increasing system demands. the
Gopher State One Call Board of Directors Is
pleased to annolSlCe the implementation of the
latest In one-call technology...
PRISM.
With the use of diglffzed mapping. PRISM will allow
members to tine tune their databases and
eliminate many unwanted tickets.
The Gopher State One Call Board would like to
extend a heartfelt .Thank You. to the Minnesota
Munlclpallffes whose SLpport and efforts have
helped to make Gopher state One Call one of the
largest one-caU centers In the nation.
If you have any questions pertaining to this new
system. do not hesitate to call the Gopher state
One Call admlnlstratlve lines:
612-454-8388 . 800-422-1242
Call 48 HOlls Before You Dig
454-a:x:J2 Twin CIty Area I 800-252-1166 Toll Free
cable franchise with Midwest Cable,
Tyler's current cable operator. The city
had planned to overbuild its own cable
system in competition with Midwest
However, a federal regulation would have
prevented the municipal cable service .
from caIl)'ing a particular sports channel.
Mter a number of residents said in a
telephone poll that they would defect to
the private carrier in order to receive that
channel, the city council reconsidered
the project. Midwest has agreed to
purchase the system the city had begun,
and to rebuild it to a 6<khannel capabil-
ity. The company also promised Tyler
"most favored nation " meaning
that Tyler omers cannot be c ed
any mo . n Midw t
omers in any comparable sys
Parks and recreation \
A previous column reported th e
city 0 e construc-
tion of an indoor skateboard facility.
Faribault has also created a separate
facility for skateboard athletes. This one is
outdoors, on the site of some old tennis
courts the school district gave to the city
five years ago. The site is large enough to
Greater Protection-By-Annual Attention
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P.O. Box 67
Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
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accommodate in-line roller bladers at a
future time, if there's a need.
Extensive renovations of four play-
grounds in Marshall are just about
completed. Four separate ribbon<utting
ceremonies took place in September,
celebrating both the completion of the
projects and the efforts of the people
making them possible. Much of the
money for the improvements came by
way of fundraisers, with Marshall's
children playing a m:yor role in this -
effort, as well as in choosing designs for
the equipment Much of the sand was
free, since sandbags left over after recent
flood waters receded were readily
available.
A ground breaking ceremony took
place in August for Sauk Centre's new
indoor multi-purpose civic arena,
scheduled for completion early next year.
Financing of the 32,OOO-square-foot
facility is coming from $275,000 in
voluntary contributions, supplemented
with proceeds from a $375,000 tax
increment financing bond. The local
hockey association has agreed in concept
to provide the funds needed to retire the
14-year bonded debt by replenishing the
TIF moneys used to pay the principal and
interest. These funds will come primarily
from charitable gambling receipts,
supplemented by donations from
individuals and businesses. The net effect
is to ac cture without
of public money.
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The St. Peter c I has approved
a citywide sidewalk assess-
HOLMES & GRAVEN
Chartered
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Pradiang primarily in the areas of
· Municipal Financing"
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Analysis
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470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300
"Listed in Bond Buyer's Directory
ment district to build and repair side-
walks arou:~d four schools in the city. The
project wi "'S{ around $131,000. Under
the plan, reSIdents living within reason-
able walking distance to the schools will
pay $17 a year for three years. Residents
in areas served by school buses will pay
$10 a year for three years. Mer three
years, adjacent property owners will be
responsible for repair and maintenance
of the sidewalks. Although everyone
agreed that sidewalks around the schools
were needed, the decision on how to
finance them was a long time in the
making. Opponents feared that approv-
ing this project would open the door for
using citywide assessments for future
sidewalk projects.
Law enforcement
Luveme and Rock County are in the
early stages of a five-year study to deter-
mine the feasibility of combining the
city's police department with the county
sheriff's department. The two depart-
ments already operate in the same
building and share the dispatching unit
and some administrative services, so a
total consolidation might not result in a
drastic change.
Another consolidation under study is
between the St. Paul Park and Newport
police departments. The two cities are
also investigating a proposal to merge
their public works departments. /
The new St. Louis Park police station,
the city's first major building construction
project since 1981, opened in late
August. For the past 30 years, the police
department has been housed inside the
city hall, which provided only 7,400
square feet of usable space for police
activities. As the department grew to
almost twice its original size, the need for
space became crucial. The new building
is just behind the city hall. It cost $3.064
million, but did not necessitate an
increase in taxes.
Fire protection
It took a long time to decide, but the
Deephaven council finally signed a five-
year contract to receive fire protection
services from the city of Excelsior.
Deephaven thus joins Greenwood,
Shorewood, Tonka Bay, and Excelsior
itself in continuing their five<ity fire
protection consortium. Some officials felt
that if Deephaven dropped out of the
group in favor of receiving fire protection
services from Minnetonka, the Excelsior
department could not survive financially.
The main cause of Deephaven's reluc-
tance to renew was the cost of the
contract, not the quality of service the city
had received from Excelsior in the past.
Nasbwauk dedicated its new public
safety building in late August. The
building houses the fire department,
police department, and ambulance
service.
Parking
Members of the Mankato council
recently made a difficult decision by
opting not to spend $1.8 million to repair
the city's aging 26-year~ld parking ramp.
Parts of the ramp were closed earlier this
year because of structural problems and
safety concerns. Reports from engineers
differed on how long remodeling would
extend the ramp's life, with one estimate
being only 10 years and another at least
20 years. Proponents of keeping the ramp
open argued that it provides necessary
parking at civic center/arena events, and
that some downtown tenants would not
renew their leases if parking becomes
more difficult. Council decisions on less
costly repairs at two other municipal
ramps are still pending.
People
After 31 years as Gaylord's street
superintendent, Howard Compart retired
at the end of October.
Raymond Nelson, manager of St.
Anthony's municipal liquor store, has
retired. He was with the city for 27 years.
Another liquor store manager who
retired is Dorothy Koziol of Watertown.
She began working as a bartender 42
years ago and was manager for the last 15
years.
David Graf has retired from the
Maplewood police department. He
joined the department in 1971, and in
1975 he and four other Maplewood
officers were the first police officers in the
country to receive training as paramedics.
Paul Endres has resigned after 20 years
on the Hampton city council.
Two employees from Prior Lake
recently received awards from the
Minnesota Association of Urban Manage-
ment Assistants. The group awarded
assistant city manager Kay Kuhlmann its
Outstanding Assistant of the Year award.
It also named Bret Woodson, an adminis-
trative intern with the city, as Outstand-
ing Student of the Year.
Verne Larson, who managed the
Ranier municipal liquor store for 31
years, died in September. He also served
for two terms as mayor of Ranier.
CHANHASSEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN. MN 55317
PHONE: 937-1900
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PROGRAM EVALUATION
In order to better serve our participants in our recreation programs. we ask that you take
a few minutes to answer the following questions. . and give us your suggestions. Thank
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Program "Location CP 2 3 4 5
Program Time CO 2 3 4 5
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a future class, please give us your idea with your name, address, and phone number
below. Again, thank you for your input.
CHANHASSEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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CHANHASSEN. UN 55317
PHONE: 937-1900
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CHANHASSEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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PHONE: 837-1800
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below. Again, thank you for your input.
CHANHASSEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
8eO COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, UN 55317
PHONE: 137-1800
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PROGRAM EVALUATION
In order to better serve our participants In our recreation programs. we ask that you take
a few minutes to answer the following questions. and give us your suggestions. Thank
. you!
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and instructors willing to teach. If you have a special talent, or would be Willing to teach
a future class, please give us your idea with your name, address, and phone number
below. Again, thank you for your input.
CHANHASSEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
180 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
PHONE: 137-1100
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PROGRAM EVALUATION
In order to better serve our participants In our recreation programs. we ask that you take
a few minutes to answer the following questi~ns. and give us your suggestions. Thank
. you!
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and instructors willing to teach. If you have a special talent, or would be willing to teach
a future class, please give us your idea with your name, address, and phone number
below. Again, thank you for your Input.
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November 1 (
No Man is an Island
by Sue Orsen
The spaghetti supper was delicious. The entenain-
ment was excellent. The discussion was stimulating.
And to think I almost stayed home!
On Tuesday, October 26th, our local Youth Commis-
sion sponsored an evening for various representatives
from communities within School District#112, including
county commissioners, city officials, civic leaders,
school administrators.
The theme of the evening seemed defined when
Louis Zakariesen directed a Senior Citizen Chorus in a
thoughtful rendition of "No Man is an Island." How fun
it was to see familiar faces in that mostly silver-haired
sea of singers, including Barb Larkin of Excelsior, Ethel
Ausink of Victoria, and Leona Kerber of Chanhassen.
Helen Kerber did a magnificent job with the piano
accompaniment.
Whether we're talking -- or singing -- about youth or
senior citizens or all of us in between, no one is an island
unto his own. There are always connections. Develop-
ing and enriching those connections makes for a better
world.
In representing young people at the podium, Natalie
Rossini, youth chair of the Commission and a senior at
the Chaska High School, said, "We are here. We are
real. We have needs and problems. We need to work
together."
Shirley Karls, administrative assistant at the City of
Victoria, spoke of community values, especially how
one of them in particular, "respect for each other," might
help solve problems.
Jeanne Straus, the Community Resource Coordinator
who leads the Youth Commission, said she was proud
that District # 112 youth are asked their opinion. _
Dave Clough, superintendent of District #112,
suggested that perhaps helping youth develop a positive
self esteem is a priority step. He also mentioned that
others have suggested competitiveness as a possible
negative factor.
, Five members of the- Youth Commission led small
discussion groups that evening, focusing on the follow--
ing school campus issues: recycling; weapons; sex
education; choosing colleges; and smoking, drugs, and
alcohol.
The young people exhibited an impressive ability to -
communicate and lead the evening. We are fortunate to
have such fine students taking leadership positions in the
school and in the community. .
Adult members of the Youth Commission include
Rich Lamben, Mike Fahey, Phyllis Lindstrand, Charles
Lawler, Susan Hurm, and Louise Lehner. . '
Thank you, Youth Commission, for the invitation
and for all of your work. .'
Student members of the Youth Commission
of Victoria, Lori Wellens of Carver, Carly Sorscher of E>
of Chanhassen, and LeeAnn Olinger of Victoria. er.
Debower and Danielle Mannix.
Louis Zakarlasen directed the Senior 11
strong, and entertaiJied guests at the Spaghetti Supp<
Community Center by the Youth Commission.
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Taste of Italy
November 6,
Saturday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
at the
Chanhassen Senior Center
Fee: $8.00/person
Another Saturday Night Special has been planned
and we hope you can join us for a delicious
supper and entertainment.
Lasagna
Caesar Salad
Bread
Dessert
Coffee/Milk
Italian style music will be played by a violinist as
well as other special requests.
Please stop in or call the Senior Center
at 937-1900 to make your reservation
by Wednesday, November 3rd.
t! STATE OF
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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500 LAFAYETTE ROAD · ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA · 55155-40
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DNR INFORMATION
(612) 296-6157
October 20, 1993
To: DNR Exotic Species Monitoring Program Volunteer Participants
From: Nicole Nelson. Volunteer Coordinator, Exotic Species Monitoring Program
Tom Hagel, Coordinator, Exotic Species Monitoring Program
Dear Friends:
As the end of the open-water season has arrived, we would like to thank you for your
volunteer efforts and present you with a special token of appreciation for participating
in the DNR Exotic Species Monitoring Program this year. Your cooperation and
participation have helped to make the first year of the volunteer component a success.
You have provided us with valuable information that will help to make future efforts
more efficient and effective in helping to prevent the spread of exotic species in
Minnesota's waters.
We hope that your experience was beneficial and enjoyable and that you will continue
your dedication next year.
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Sincer~ly ,
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Nicole Nelson, Volunteer Coordinator, Exotic Species Monitoring Program, Ecological
Services Section, Division of Fish & Wildlife
Dear Volunteers:
I want to join my voice with those who have extended their appreciation for your hard
work, enthusiasm, and persistence in making the Exotic Species Monitoring Program so
successful. I am extremely pleased to see us exceeding our goal of 10,000 inspection
hours. I know that the whole process would not have been possible without the dedicated
efforts of each one of you. You have helped us preserve one of Minnesota's greatest
resources . . . its waters.
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Thomas Hagel. Coordinator, Exotic Species Monitoring Program, Ecological Services
Section. Division of Fish & Wildlife
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OCT 2 9 1993
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