1984 11 13 Agenda
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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1984, 7:30 P.M.
CHANHASSEN MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 690 COULTER DRIVE
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes of September 4, 1984
2. Minutes of October 11, 1984
3. Minutes of October 14, 1984
Updates
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Carver Beach (Mini Beach)
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Lake Ann Park Beach
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1985 LAWCON Grant Applications
City Council action on 1985 budget
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Piper Ridge subdivision
New Business
9. Hilloway Subdivision
10. Park and Recreation commission Vacancy
11. Electro-Craft request for waiver of Park Dedication fees
- This item is attached for your information. No action by
the commission is required.
Lori Sietsema
Park and Recreation Coordinator
*If you are unable to attend, please give me a call at 937-1900.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
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A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Mike Lynch. The
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 7, 1984
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MINUTES: A motion was made by Tom Schoenecker and seconded by
Park and Recreation Commission
October 11, 1984
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Randy Herman asked how much use a passive recreational area would
get next to a recreational field. Tom Schoenecker said there
would be a lot of use as the residents in the area use it now.
Chairman Lynch stated that he felt that the City owned enough
passive land and that due to the financial condition of the park
fund and the city needs, he would not be in favor of this
request.
Mike Rosenwald agreed stating he did not feel we needed more park
land in that area when we have not developed what is already
there.
Tom Schoenecker maintained that the Commission owed it to the
residents to give this request proper consideration. He felt the
Commission should view the property and determine the land value.
Barbara Gainer, a Minnewashta resident who works at the
Arboretum, said she felt the property was Arboretum quality.
James Gainer agreed and said there was more involved than dollars
and that the best use of the property would be to leave it as it
is.
The Commissioners discussed times to go out to view the property.
Bill Monk said that an appraisal could be pursued if they felt
the property was worth acquiring.
Randy Herman said that if the residents liked the property they
could find the same type of property four-fold in Minnewashta
Regional Park.
The Commissioners agreed to meet at Tom Schoenecker's home, 2820
Sandpiper Trail at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
~ OCTOBER 14, 1984
The Park and Recreation Commission met at Tom Schoenecker's home
at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 14. commissioners present were:
Mike Lynch, Brian Foltz, Tom Schoenecker, Joe Warneke, and Mike
Rosenwald. Commissioners absent were: Charlie Robbins and
Richie Hemping. Also present were Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen
Horn and Geving. Staff present were Lori Sietsema and Bill Monk.
Randy Herman and several Minnewashta area residents were also
present.
PIPER RIDGE SUBDIVISION, RANDY HERMAN PROPERTY: A walk through
the property was led by Tom Schoenecker before the meeting was
called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Chairman Lynch.
A motion was made by Tom Schoenecker to recommend that the City
Council have the Randy Herman property appraised to determine
whether the City should pursue purchasing it for additional
parkland.
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Discussion of the motion began with Mike Lynch stating that he
too would like to see an appraisal, but was concerned about the
cost. He also said that adding the land to Herman Field to make
it one continuous park would be difficult because of the swamp.
Tom Schoenecker felt the swamp would help separate the active and
passive areas.
Brian Foltz said he was not interested in having an appraisal
done as the City does not need the land at any cost. Mike
Rosenwald agreed and added that we do have an easement through
the subdivision to Herman Field.
Joe Warneke said that they were all empathetic, however he did
not feel the commission could justify the purchase or the
appraisal. He added that the applicant's feelings should be
considered.
Tom Schoenecker maintained that because we do not know the value
of the land, we should have the appraisal done. It may be
appraised at $1,000 to $2,000 an acre and should not pass it up
at that price.
Mike Lynch stated that we would not get the land at that price
even if it were appraised that low because we have an unwilling
seller and condemnation procedures are expensive. He added that
there was no practical way we could purchase the property.
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Mike Lynch called for a second on Tom Schoenecker's motion and
none was given. The vote failed for lack of a second.
Mike Lynch made a motion to recommend that the City Councl amend
the Land Use Plan of Planning Case 84-2 Subdivision from
park/Open Space to Residential. The motion was seconded by Brian
Park and Recreation Commission
October 14, 1984
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Foltz. Those in favor were:
Warneke and Mike Rosenwald.
motion carried.
Mike Lynch, Brian Foltz, Joe
Tom Schoenecker voted no. The
a motion was made by Tom Schoenecker and seconded by Brian Foltz
to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously approved.
TIME: 6:35 p.m.
Lori Sietsema
Park and Recreation Coordinator
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CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 17.1984
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
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RE:
Update - Carver Beach Mini Beach
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At the Commission's request, staff has reviewed the possibility
of temporarily covering the existing parking area at Carver
Beach. Grass will not grow on that spot without at least 6
inches of topsoil. To prevent the topsoil from washing away, the
top layer of crushed rock would have to be dug out. This could
be done, however, the parking lot would not be left unharmed for
future use.
It is the staff's opinion that a decision has to be made from one
of three choices:
1. Landscpaing the upper area, doing away with the existing
parking loti
2. Open parking area and landscaping the surrounding areai
3. Leave the area as it is.
I will point out that City Council has not been very receptive
on the idea of doing away with the parking lot.
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CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
September 14, 1984
Ms. Phyllis Pope
680 Carver Beach Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Ms. Pope:
The Park and Recreation Commission has been reviewing the Carver
Beach Mini Beach since the June 5th meeting. The Commissioners
do not feel it is right to do away with the parking area per-
manently as that would make the park a private facility on public
land. However, they are not ready to recommend reopening the
parking area until the City has its own police force that can .
adequately patrol the area.
Staff is presently looking into a temporary top soil covering
for the parking area that will enhance the appearance of the park
until the parking lot is reopened. If it is not possible to
cover the parking area without doing damage, I believe the
Commissioners will recommend leaving it as is until it is
reopened.
If you have any questions feel free to call me at 937-1900.
Sincerely,
~A{ Jat&.rvuJ
Lori Sietsema
Park and Recreation Coordinator
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Sept. 24, 1984
Lori Sietsema
Chanhassen Park and Recreation Dept.
Dear Lori,
Thank you for your letter responding to my concerns regarding the park
in Carver Beach. I hope that the commissioners decision to try to recover
the parking lot works out as that would be a very satisfactory solution
to an unsightly area. However that does not resolve another concern of
mine, the accumulation of negative and unsightly signs in that parking
lot. Since the commission has erected so many lovely signs in other
parks t I see no reason not to have one in the park at Carver Beach.
Perhaps all the rules and restrictions could be then combined into one
Sign to minimumize the negative impact on people coming into the park.
Thank you for your interest in my concerns. Please let me know
what sort of action will be taken.
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CHARHASSER
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 15, 1984
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
RE: Lake Ann Park Stickers and Beach Program
The Commissioners requested a detailed count of how many Lake Ann
Park stickers were sold.
$ 4.00 Resident stickers
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$ 8.00 Non-resident/employee stickers
$25.00 Non-resident/non-employee
$ 0.00 Senior Citizen stickers
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We received $2700 from Frank Beddor Jr. for 450 park stickers.
The money went toward the July 4th celebration and fireworks
display.
Attached is a statement from Minnetonka Community Schools for the
cost of the swimming program and lifeguards at Lake Ann, and the
tennis program.
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INNETONKA COMMUNITY SERVICES
261 school avenue excelsior, minnesota 55331-1987 phone (612) 474-5405
September 19, 1984
Don Ashworth
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Don:
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The recap of costs to the City of Chanhassen for our cooperative
summer recreation program is as follows:
ITEM INCOME DISBURSEMENTS
Playground 116. 00 800.00
Tennis* 4464.00 4061. 00
Beach Director* -0- 265.00
Swim Lessons 1064.00 645.08
Lifeguards -0- 7327.03
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Total
(684.00)
80.60
(265.00)
418.92
(7327.03)
$7776.50
*Income and costs divided by participating communities.
The total cost to the CITY OF CHANHASSEN is $7776.50. Please make
check payable to Minnetonka Community Services.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you wish a more detailed program
report, please let me know.
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Sincerely,
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM:
Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation coordD~ator
September 14, 1984 ~
1985 LAWCON/LCMR Applications
DATE:
SUBJ:
Attached is a copy of the letter we received from Louis Jambois
of the Department of Energy and Economic Development. Mr.
Jambois has informed us that our grant applications have been
denied.
Also attached please find a list of how all of the applications
considered ranked. Our submittals for a park shelter and for .
field development were ranked number 25 and 26 out of 30.
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'and EconomIc Development
Community Development Division
296-5005
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150 E:lSt Kellogg Bou/t.:vard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
August 23, 1984
William Monk
PUblic Works Director
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: FY'85 LAWCON ILCMR Application
Lake Ann Park
City of Chanhassen, Carver County
Dear Mr. Monk:
The initial review of applications for 1985 State Legislative Commission on
Minnesota Resources (LCl\lR) grants-in-aid and Land and Water
Conservation (LAWCON) has been completed. This review was made in
accordance ",lith state and administrative rules and federal law.
Representatives from this office and the regional development commission
serving your area participated in the review. Factors taken into
consideration in the review and subsequent ranking included the
outstanding natural resource values of the project, its ability to provide
multipurpose recreational opportunities, the scarcity of similar facilities
within the general vicinity, and the consistency of the project with the
findings of the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.
Competition for the limited funds was very intense. Of the 210
applications (valued at nearly $18 million) received this year, only 29 can
be recommended for $2.2 million in available funds. Unfortunately, your
application did not rank high enough to be recommended for further grant
consideration this year. As you may know, funds for recreation projects
are derived from appropriations made by the U.S. Congress through the
LAWCON program and by the State' Legislature through the LCMR.
Unfortunately, there are not enough dollars available to fund all
applications. A list of those projects recommended for FY 1985 financial
assistance is available upon request.
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If you desire additional information regarding your current application or
would like assistance on a future application, please contact the Parks and
Recreation Grants Section of this office at (612) 296-4703.
We thank you for your interest in these programs and are sorry that your
application did not rank high enough for further consideration this year.
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Parks & Recreation Grants Unit
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CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
October 10.1984
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori C. Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
Re: 1985 Budget
A public hearing was held October 1, 1985 on the 1984 Municiple
Budget. The Budget was approved by the City Council as proposed.
You will receive a copy of the budget summary as soon as they are
available.
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CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
October 12, 1984
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TO:
Barbara Dacy, City Planner
FROM:
Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
RE :
Piper Ridge Subdivision
The Park and Recreation commission met on Thursday, October 11 to
discuss the Piper Ridge Subdivision land use amendment request.
At the meeting, residents from the Minnewashta area were present
to request that the commission decline recommendation for the
land use change. The residents also requested that the com-
mission recommend to the City Council that the property be
purchased from Mr. Herman for additional park land.
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After much discussion the commission decided that they were not
prepared to make a recommendation without viewing the property in
question. Because this item is up for review at the October 15th
City Council meeting, the commission will be meeting at 5:30
Sunday evening at Commissioner Schoenecker's home to view the
property, (which is just across the street from his home).
A staff update will be distributed at Monday evening's meeting.
STAFF UPDATE (10/15/84)
The Park and Recreation Commission met on Sunday, October 14 at
the Piper Ridge subdivision site. After walking through the
property, a meeting was called to order at 6:25.
Tom Schoenecker made a motion to recommend that the City Council
have the Randy Herman property appraised to determine whether the
city should pursue purchasing it for additional parkland.
Discussion followed the motion and it was determined that the
cost of an appraisal/possible condemnation would be too high.
There was no second given to the motion.
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Mike Lynch make a motion to recommend that the City Council
amend the Land Use plan of plat #84-2 from park/Open Space to
Residential. The motion was seconded by Brian Foltz. All in ~
favor were Mike Lynch, Mike Rosenwald, Brian Foltz and Joe Jib
Warneke. Tom Schoenecker was oppoed. The motion carried.
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CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation
coordinato~~
DATE:
October 4, 1984
SUBJ: Hilloway Corporation Proposed Subdivision
The Hilloway Corp. has proposed a subdivision including 23 lots
located north of Frontier Trail on the west shore of Lotus Lake.
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to determine
whether parkland or park dedication fees should be accepted.
The subdivision is located within the service areas of both
Meadow Green Park and Western Hills Park. It is just outside of
the Carver Beach Neighborhood Park and Carver Beach Mini-Beach
service areas.
It is staff's recommendation to accept park dedication fees in
lieu of parkland.
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City of Ch:lnhassen
Ccmnunity Developrent Depart:Irent
690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Ibx.147 .
Chanhassen, MN" 5531 i
(612) 937-1900
Date:
<Xtober 1, 1984
To: Develq:ment Plan Referral Agencies
Fran: Chanhassen Canmunity Developnent Department
By: B3..rbara Dacy, City Planner
Subject:
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Planning Case No: #84-21 SUbdivision
The above described application for approval of a land develq:rnent" proposal was filed with
the Chanhassen Ccmm.mity Developnent Department on Septerrber 21, 1984 .
In order for us to have the benefit of as much infomation as possible cmceming this
application, we w:Juld like your agency to review the enclosed develq:xnent plans insofar
as is applicable to your agency, and make any ccrrrrents you might have on this proposal.
We are particularly interested in matters which affect the public health, safety and
general welfare.
Specifically, we '.'<'Ould appreciate your ccmnents and recanmendations conceming the impact
of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and proposed future utility services,
storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or irnprove.m=nts, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems
J,. exist, we ~uld li.."I(e to have a. written report to this effect fran the agency concemed so
that we can make a reccmrendation to the Planning Carmission and City Council encarrpassing
these needs.
This application is scheduled for consideration by the Chanhassen Planning Carrnission
on <Xtober 10, 1984 . at 7: 30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Chanhassen City Hall. In order for the Corrmunity Developrrent DepartJnent to prepare a
thorough review of this application for the Ccmni.ssion and Council, we w:Juld appreciate
receiving your ccmnents .as soon as possible. .
You my also appear at the Planning Ccmni.ssion rreetingif you so desire.
Your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated.
Er.closed: pronosed Develoar.ent Plans
DISTRIBurIO~ :
~City Engineer
~ 2. Ci ty Attorney
~ ~City Park Director
4. Fire Dcpart:rr.ent
5. Count"j Engineer
Riley Purgatory " /'
~ yatershcd Dist. Engineer ua:.........MN Dept of Natural Resource
c.::r; Soil Conservation Service ~ Ccrnpany
8. MN Dept. of Transportation (t-.W Bell r United)
9. u.s. Arrrrj Corps of Engineers tJz; ~c Comp.1.ny
~Minnegasco (NS or l-IN Valley Co-op)
r. File: Camumity Developrent Departltent
Form No. 81-10
h:jency Referral
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE: November 7, 1984
SUBJ: Park and Recreation Commission Vacancy
As you know, Commissioner Richie Hemping has resigned from the
Commission due to her move out of the City.
I have published an article regarding the vacancy in both the
Carver County Herald and the Lake Minnetonka Sailor. I have
received four inquiries about the vacancy and have sent them
applications for the position.
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At this time the Commission should discuss what qualifications
may be required to fill the position. After the last vacancy was
filled, some Commissioners expressed the importance of every area
of the City being represented.
I am hoping that the Commission can interview candidates and make
a recommendation to the City Council at the December meeting.
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CITY OF
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
Press Release
Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission vacancy
The City of Chanhassen is accepting applications to fill a vacan-
cy on the Park and Recreation Commission. This commission acts
as an advisory board to the City Council on matters relating to
park development and acquisition and recreational programs.
For more information, call Lori Sietsema at 937-1900.
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CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Barbara Dacy, City Planner
DATE: September 20, 1984
SUBJ: Request for Waiver of Park Dedication Fees, Electro-Craft
Corporation
Electo-Craft Corporation is formally petitioning the City Council
at the October 1, 1984 meeting to waive the park dedication fees
of $1,035 per acre as required by Section 4.09 {2} of Ordinance
No. 14. The attached letter dated August 20, 1984 from the
applicant's attorney outlines the reasons for this request. To
summarize, the applicant states that 23 acres of the site are
"wetlands" and that much of the site will not be built upon. .
They also note that while much of the industrial zoned land in
Chanhassen lies within a tax increment district, this particular
site is not. A "contribution in kind" is therefore being made in
lieu of park dedication fees.
As explained in the attached, Electro-Craft develops, manufac-
tures, and sells high performance motors and related products.
They intend to purchase the 72 acre site located at the southwest
corner of the Audubon Road - Highway 5 intersection now owned by
Minnegasco, Inc. Forty acres of the site (the northern portion)
is now designated as "Industrial" on the adopted Land Use Plan.
Electro-Craft has filed an application which will be considered
by Council at the October 1 meeting, to amend the land use plan
to designate 22 acres of the site as industrial and to change the
. location of the MUSA boundary to include the additional acreage.
A rezoning request from R-la (Agricultural Residence) to P-4
{Planned Industrial Development} has also been filed for the site
and that action will be heard by Council the same evening.
It is my understanding that Council has not acted on a request
for waiver of park dedication fees. The Council has the
following options:
1. Referral to the City Park and Recreation Commission for their
October 2, 1984 meeting.
2. Waiver of the entire fee.
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STEPHEN R PF'L.AUM
CHARLES A. MAYS
NANCY C. DREHER
L.OWEL.L. ,J. NOTEBOOM
GEORGE 1='". MCGUNNIGL.E. .JR
F'REORIC T. ROSENBLATT
BYRON E. STARNS
STEVEN O. DERUYTER
ALAN..J WIL.ENSKY
STEPHEN .J. DAVIDSON
STEPHEN R. LITMAN
DAVID C. ZAL.K
EDWARD M. MOERSF'EL.OER
ROBERT LEWIS BARROWS
HUGH M. MAYNARD
MICHAEL A. NEKICH
MARTHA C. BRAND
~IItO"ESSION.L eORIIII'ORATION5
LAW O".".ICES
,JAMES V ROTH
ROBERT L D~MAY
M. ~ATRICIA SCHAF"F"ER
ANGELA M. BOHMANN
Roe'tRT O. ARKIN
ROBERT P -HAVIS
,JAMES G. BUL.L.ARO
.JOSEPt-I M F"INLEY
LAWRENCE.J. F'IELO
.JONI MARIE KEL.LY
RIC.......i:rO RAPSON
MARK 5 WE'TZ
GEORGE e. WYETH
NANCY A WEL.SH
LOWEL.L. v. STORTZ
M....RY BEN,JA""'IN TREVOR
.J. BRAOF"ORO GOSS
OOUGLAS B. GREENSWAG
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LEONARD, STREET AND DEI NARD
A ~ARTNERSHIP INCL.UOING PROF"ESSIONAL. CORPOR....TlONS
1200 NATIONAL CITY BANK BUILDING
510 MAROUETTE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS, "MINNESOTA 55402
TELEPHONE AND TELECOPIER
(612) 339-1200
August 20, 1984
GEORGE B. LEONARO (1872-1956)
ARTHUR L.. H. STREET (1877-1961)
BENEOICT OEINARO (lB99-1969)
IRENE SCOTT
OAVIO N. HAYNES
O. RANOAL.L. BOYER
OF" COUNSEL
BY MESSENGER
Mr. Scott Martin
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, Minnesota
55317
Re: Electro-Craft Corporation Project
Dear Mr. Martin:
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Enclosed is the "Land Development Application" sub-
mitted by Electro-Craft Corporation (as Applicant) and Minne-
gasco, Inc. (as Fee Owner), together with a check for the
filing fees of $350. Please place this matter on the agenda
for the Planning Commission meeting of September 12, 1984, and
send out all necessary notices.
As you are aware, Electro-Craft is requesting that the
72-acre property located at the southwest corner of the inter-
section of Highway 5 and Audubon Road be rezoned from R-IA
(Agricultural Residence) to P-4 (Planned Industrial) and that
the City's Land Use Plan be amended accordingly. These steps
are necessary in order to permit Electro-Craft to complete the
purchase of and to build upon the site.
Attached to the Application are exhibits containing a
description of the applicant, a statement of the reasons for
the requests, a legal description of the land, a map of the
site, and an abstract identifying all property owners within
350 feet of the property. If the City needs any further in-
formation, please contact me immediately. As you know, we are
hopeful that this Application can be approved by the Planning
Commission on September 12 and by the City Council on October
1, so that it can go to the Metropolitan Council in time for
its meeting of October 25.
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EXHIBIT A
Electro-Craft Corporation is engaged primarily in the
development, manufacture, and sale of high performance direct
current electric servo motors, motor controls, electronic
control systems, and related products. Such products are used
for precise control of motion, position, and speed (~, as
components in computer peripheral equipment).
The corporate headquarters of Electro-Craft are located
at present in Hopkins, Minnesota. The Hopkins facility also
includes research and development activities and manufacturing
operations. In addition, Electro-Craft operates manufacturing
plants in Amery, Wisconsin, and Winnebago, Minnesota, and has
a division in California which manufactures encoders.
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C:< Council Meeting October 1, 1984
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY S'roRAGE OF A MARKETING SALES 'lRAILER, KERR
CCMPANIES, sOiJiiH OF AMER'ICAN LEX;ION PROPERTY : -Robert Martinson, Project Manager,
Kerr Canpanies was present.
Mayor Hamilton rcoved to approve to approve a conditional use permit to allow tem-
porary storage of a marketing sales trailer subject to the following conditions:
1. '!he trailer must be rerroved fran the site if application for developnent
approval has not been made by Novenber 30, 1984.
2. If application is made and approved and construction started, the trailer
must be rerroved by September 1, 1985.
3. If the trailer is rcoved on site, its location be approved by the Planning
staff.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. '!he following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Councilwcmen Swenson and Watson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative
votes. M:>tion carried.
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MErES AND roUNDS SUBDIVISION, 8280 GALPIN BLVD:
Dennis Moore was present requesting approval to subdivide a 26 acre parcel into a 12
acre parcel and a 14 acre parcel.
Councilman Horn rcoved to approve the metes and bounds subdivision dividing a 26 acre
parcel into a 12 acre parcel and a 14 acre parcel, Planning Case #84-15. M:>tion
seconded by Councilman Geving. '!he following voted in favor: Mayor Hamil ton,
Councilwcm:m SWenson and Watson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PIAT APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION RmUEST, FOX HO~ SEO)ND
ADDITION: The purpose of this requestis to replat two lots and outlot C fran the
Fax Hollow Subdivision including the Otto Flan property.
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Councilman Horn roved to approve the preliminary and final plat request for the
replat of lots in Fox Hollow PRO and the Otto Flom property, Planning Case #84-16.
Motion seconded by Councilwcxnan Watson. '!he following voted in favor: Mayor
Hamilton, Councilwanan Watson, Councilmen Geving and Horn. Councilwanan Swenson
voted no. M:>tion carried.
ELEX:TRO-cRAFT OORPORATION, E:OU'IHWEST OORNER OF HIGHWAY 5 AND AIDUOON ROAD:
!AND USE PIAN AMENDMENT FRCM AGRICULTURAL 'IO- INDUSTRIAL: -
Barbara ~ - '!he existing site is split in half by the urban service area. What
staff is proposing is that as you know if you want to alter the MUSA area an equal
exchange has to occur in land acreage. '!he Piper Ridge request will be up for
Council consideration on October 15th and what was being proposed is that this par-
cel plus the Piper Ridge Subdivision will be proposed for the exclusion of Hillside
Oaks Subdivision. '!he proposed amendment would extend the industrial area by
approximately 700 feet and staff is recarmending approval of the land use designa-
tion change and the MUSA boundary because it can be served by gravity flow sewer and
whereas Hillside Oaks cannot.
Bill M:>nk - '!he owners of Hillside Oaks were contacted also. Mr. Klingelhutz had no
problem with what is proposed because it's consistent with his plat.
Jim MarteS - I am Vice President of Finance of Electro-craft. Electro-craft was
incorporated back in 1960 and I came on board in 1963. We were about a $2 million
dollar canpany back in 1963 and for fiscal 1985 we are projecting annual sales of
around $65 million. OUr corporate headquarters right now is in Hopkins. We are
outgrowing the facility. We are a hightech manufacturer of servo notors and
systems. Primarily we serve the canputer industry, industrial autanation industry,
medical service fields, that type of thing. We are highly specializerl rcotor systems
house. In Hopkins we employ a little over 300 people with an annual payroll of a
little over $5 million.
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CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
October 18, 1984
Mr. James Mertes
Electro-Craft Corporation
1600 Second Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Mr. Mertes:
In accordance with the City Council's action of October 1, 1984,
both the Mayor and I would welcome the opportunity to meet with
you and discuss further the park dedication fees as required
under City ordinances.
The City Council's action of October 1st clearly indicates the
City's desire to develop a solution which meets your concerns. .
This solution must also be equitable recognizing that our ordi-
nances have been in place for many years and consistently applied
as new developments have come into our community.
Two points raised by yourself during the October 1st meeting may
provide the basis for a solution meeting both of our needs, i.e:
- One of Electro-Craft's attractions to the site is the
large wetland/open area that exists in the southerly por-
tion of the property. This area would be preserved by
Electro-Craft for passive and active recreational purposes
for company employees; and
- Electro-Craft had not desired to purchase as large a parcel
as is currently being considered. Given the topography of the
site, the best location for first and second phase
construction would be on the higher, middle portion of the
property. The effect of the construction would be to
create a "campus" image from Highway 5. Although the image
would be desirable, it is unlikely that Electro-Craft would
consider sale or further development of the northerly
portion of the property.
As noted in my report to the City Council for the October 1st
meeting, I believe the committment of Electro-Craft to preserve
the southerly one-third of the site meets the spirit and intent .
of City ordinances and, accordingly, should not be included in
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CHANHASSEN
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE: November 9, 1984
SUBJ: Maple Ridge Subdivision Review
This subdivision review is brought before the Park and Recreation
Commission for a recommendation on whether park dedication fees
should be required or parkland.
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The Maple Ridge Subdivision is located west of Lake Minnewashta
and east of Lake St. Joe. The proposal includes 13 residential
lots with a walkway easement running along the southern and
southeastern border to the lake (see attached). This is not a
beachlot, but an easement that provides access to the lake for
the residents and will be the responsibility of the neighborhood
association.
The Comprehensive Plan shows the area west of Lake Minnewashta as
park deficient. However, this parcel is not designated park/open
space on the 1990 Land Use Plan. The area around Lake St. Joe
has been identified for that purpose.
It is staff's recommendation to accept park dedication fees in
lieu of parkland.
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Zone 6
Residential areas within Zone 6 are effectively cut off from existing
parks by major roadways on the north and south, Lake Minnewashta
on the east and by the Chanhassen city limits to the west. Within
this area, 134 housing units exist and with sewer service available,
it is estimated that another 575-850 units are possi,ble in the
future. At the present time, there are no existing public park
facilities of any type within the area.
In reviewing the needs of Zone 6, the most significant deficiency
is the lack of neighborhood park facilities. Tennis courts, ball
diamonds, open areas and picnic grounds are non-existent. There-
fore, future acquisitions should accommodate such activities.
Regarding possible locations for future park sites, two areas stand
out. Leaches Resort, located north of the Red Cedar Point neigh-
borhood, would be an excellent addition to the City's park system
should it become available in the future. Another alternative would
be to develop a site around Lake St. Joe. Irregardless of which
site, is eventually acquired, it is important that the selected
property contain sufficient dry, upland area to accommodate the
active pursuits previously mentioned.
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As future residential infill occurs. the city should be prepared
through dedication and/or purchase, to acquire an appropriate parcel
of land.
Lake Access
Chanhassen has a longstanding goal of providing a public access
on each lake within the city. The community contains all or part
of ten lakes which are legally public waters and, as such, should
be accessible. Because it is impossible for everyone to live on
a lake, the establishment of public accesses is imperative if the
entire community is to enjoy the amenities associated with lakes.
The following examination of each of Chanhassen1s lakes discusses
existing accesses as well as possible future additions. As the
city acquires land and access points in the future, close coordi-
nation should occur between the Lake Study Committee, Park and
Recreation Commission, City Council, and local lakeshore owners
to assure that adequate facilities are installed which minimize
environmental intrusions and maximize the rights of all ~oncerned.
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Lake Minnewashta: Lake Minnewashta, which is Chanhassen's largest
lake, has one privately owned access at Leaches Resort and inade-
quate public access adjacent to it. The existing public access
consists of a street right-af-way and is inadequate because of
a ~ack of parking anti mdr1.;uvering room. Be(Juse of development
and land ownership in the area, the improvement of the site is
not feasible in the near future.
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