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EGULAR PLANNING CO~~ISSION MEETING APRIL 26, 1978
Roman Roos called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Dick Matthews, Les Bridger, Hud Hollenback, Jerry
Neher, and Walter Thompson. Mal MacAlpine came at 8:00 p.m.
MINUTES: Hud Hollenback moved to. approve the April 12, 1978, Planning
Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Dick Matthews. The following
voted in favor: Roman Roos, Dick Matthews, Hud. Hollenback ,and ~va,lter
Thompson. Les Bridger and Jerry Neher abstained. Motion carried.
COUNCIL MINUTES: Les Bridger moved to note the April 17 and April 20,
1978, Council minutes. Motion seconded by Dick Matthews and unanimously
approved.
CHANHASSEN HRA TAX INCREMENT PRESENTATION: Mike Brinda of BRW, Herb
Bloomberg, Bill Gullickson, John Przymus, and Tom Klingelhutz of the
HRA, Mayor Hobbs, Councilman Pearson and several Chanhassen resicents
were present. Mr. Brinda outlined concept plans for the tax increment
district and the HRA goals.
1. Establish a community service core.
2. Maintain and encourage a unique imagable downtown. . Existing
businesses are to be encouraged to.stay and develop.
3. Minimize and discourage the use of the image or the franchise
type development.
4. Preserve the old church and city hall as a useful portion of the
city.
5. The area between the railroad and Highway 5 should be related to
Highway.use.
6. Encourage the development of middle density housing within the
district~
7. Encourage the concentration of development.in order to preserve
open space.
8. Establish and maintain design continuity.
9. Develop reasonable and safe subsystems like traffic and utilities.
10. Encourage an open space image into and adjacent to the district.
Three alternatives for street alignment, location of buildings, and
parking in the core area were presented.
Walter Thompson recommended approval of the initial concept of the
BRW plan. Motion seconded by Dick Matthews and unanimously approved.
UTILITY SURVEY AND ANALYSIS: The Planner presented maps showing the
location of existing sewer, water, electric, and gas lines throughout
the city. The city, for the most part,does not have a storm sewer
system. This should be tied in with Park and Recreation Commission's
open space system. The utility companies have adequate energy
sources for the community,and there is enough infra-structure in the
ground to urbanize about 30% of the city and handle 20,000 people.
CITY PLANNER: Mal MacAlpine moved to recommend the Council consider
offering a contract to Bruce Pankonin with the objective being to
complete the comprehensive plan with specific phases to be completed
by specific date deadlines. It is also recommended that Bruce
Pankonin be in attendance at Council meetings and Planning Commission
meetings deemed necessary by the Council and/or Planning Commission.
If such a contract is tendered, the Planning Commission recommends
that it first be reviewed by the Planning Commission to insure that
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it fulfills the needs and represents the Planning Commission's
requirements. The ,fee is to be determined by the Council, City
Manager, and Bruce Pankonin. The Planning Commission feels this
recommendation is in order and necessary.to insure continuity and
completion of the Comprehensive City Plan. Motion seconded by Hud
Hollenback and unanimously approved.
ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS: The City Planner suggested members consider
estate developments in the area of the city near Lakes Ann ,and Lucy
that has municipal water. After much discussion Jerry Neher moved
that the Planning Commission has not changed its opinion since
February 21, 1978, with regard to development .in unsewered areas.
Motion seconded by Dick Matthews. The following voted in favor:
Roman Roos, Dick ~atthews, Les Bridger, Hud Hollenback, Mal MacAlpine,
and Jerry Neher, Walter Thompson voted no. Notion carried.
ESCROH ACCOUNTS: 'Members discussed escrow accounts, how the amount
is determined and when it is to be deposited with ,the city. It was
felt that escrow deposits are being handled sloppily. Members
discussed that perhaps future accounts should be billed monthly
and paid before the developer is allowed to proceed or perhaps a
fixed fee schedule should be'set.
PARK AND RECREATION GOMHISSION LIAISON: Walter Thompson will attend
Park and Recreation Commission meetings in place of Hud Hollenback.
CITY PLANNER: Bruce Pankonin was given a round of applause for his
outstanding work done for the city and the Planning Commission.
Dick Matthews moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Les Bridger and
unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
,Don Ashworth
City Manager