10-24-2022 City Council Regular Meeting MInutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Rehm, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman Campion, and Councilwoman Schubert.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Kate Aanenson, Community
Development Director; Charlie Howley, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Don Johnson,
Fire Chief; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney
Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager; Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk; Jerry Ruegemer, Parks and
Recreation Director.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mark Nordland Level 7 Development
Jerry Cerchia Senior Commission Chair
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Invitation to Halloween Party, October 29
Mayor Ryan invited everyone to the 38th Annual Halloween Party on October 29 from 5:30-7:30
p.m. at the Chanhassen Rec Center.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded
that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated October 10, 2022
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 20, 2022
3. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated July 13, 2022 and September 14, 2022
4. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated August 10, 2022
5. Approve Claims Paid dated October 24, 2022
6. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and Areyan
Hashemi-Rad and Angela Hashemi-Rad
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7. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and Virginia S.
Thomas Family Limited Partnership
8. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless for the Lake
Lucy Ground Storage Reservoir
9. Authorize Execution of Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Lots 1-3, Block 1, Erhart
Farm
10. Authorize Execution of Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with Dakota Retail, LLLP
11. Approve Contract with W.H. Hall Company for the Chanhassen Recreation Wall Project
12. Approve Contract with Raftelis to conduct an Organization Study/Staffing Study
13. Resolution 2022-75: Accept Public Street and Utility Improvements in Lotus Woods, City
Project No. 2020-15
14. Resolution 2022-76: Authorize Contract for Design and Construction Administration
Services for the 2023 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES
1. Monthly Fire Department Update
Chief Johnson shared about staffing updates, the retirement of a 30-year firefighter, and noted
they had 120 calls for service in September. He spoke about fire response: two fires in the
downtown area, a vehicle fire, as well as a team that was in Florida helping with flooding of two
rivers.
Mayor Ryan shared her thanks for Chief Johnson’s team and their willingness to go to Florida
and help.
2. Law Enforcement Update: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution 2022-77: Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts and Code
Enforcement Charges to the County Auditor
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City Manager Hokkanen stated this item follows the City’s longtime practice to certify
delinquent Utility and Code Enforcement amounts to property taxes which is allowed by
Minnesota State Statute. There are 176 accounts with a total value of $129,562.47 to be
collected this year.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt a resolution certifying delinquent utility accounts and code enforcement
charges to the County Auditor. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 5 to 0.
2. Resolution 2022-78: Vacating the Public Right-of-Way Iroquois Road
City Engineer Howley noted the right-of-way (ROW) is no longer needed and there are no
utilities within the ROW. One condition of the vacation is in regard to a lot that will need access
from the existing ROW when that property develops in the future. Therefore, a condition is that
an access agreement will be needed for this vacation. Staff recommends approval of the request
for vacation.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council adopt a resolution approving the vacation of portions of the public right-of-way,
known as Iroquois Road, abutting Lots 5 and 6, Pleasant View, according to the recorded
plat thereof, Carver County, Minnesota. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
3. Resolution 2022-79: Vacating a Portion of Public Drainage & Utility Easements within
the Avienda Plat
City Engineer Howley noted this request is regarding drainage and utility easements dedicated
with the Avienda plat over Outlots A and C. He noted they would be getting rid of the “blanket”
drainage and utility easements because there is a Final Plat before the City Council tonight for
the Avienda townhomes including these two outlots.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt a resolution approving the vacation of public drainage and utility
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easements over Outlot A and Outlot C, as dedicated on the plat of Avienda. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider Request for Approval of a Final Plat and Development Contract for Avienda
Townhomes
Community Development Director Aanenson presented a summary of the item, noting the
outlots were created to allow the developer to grade and provide sewer and water extensions. A
Preliminary Plat was approved on October 25 and in September the Planned Unit Development
(PUD) was approved.
Mr. Howley gave an update on roads and future construction, noting the blue highlighted area
onscreen will be fully developed with curb and gutter while the areas in yellow will be partially
constructed to allow access without being 100% finished.
Ms. Aanenson showed the layout of the townhouse project and shared about the landscape plan,
the PUD, setbacks, and townhome models.
Mayor Ryan asked to clarify that when Bluff Creek Boulevard is completed, it will be opened all
the way through with a functioning stoplight.
Mr. Howley replied that is Staff’s understanding.
Mayor Ryan asked about the timeline for Mills Drive.
Mr. Howley would defer to the developer about that timeline.
Mark Nordlund stated they would like to get started on a couple models this fall and would open
sometime next summer. At that point, before bringing the public into the site, the road systems
would be open.
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves a request for a final plat and development contract for Avienda
Townhomes. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2. Ordinance 701: Amend Chapter 2, Administration, of the Chanhassen City Code
Changing the Name of the Senior Commission
Senior Commission Chair Jerry Cerchia noted the term “senior” does not universally resonate
with all adults 55 and over. The Commission feels that changing the name will give wider access
to candidates, and the need for intergenerational perspective.
Mayor Ryan thinks it is a fantastic request and she appreciates the initiative that Mr. Cerchia and
his team has brought forward.
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Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Schubert seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the Chanhassen
City Code to change the name of the Senior Commission to the Commission on Aging. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. Letter from Mediacom dated October 13, 2022 regarding Program Changes and
Rate Adjustments
Mayor Ryan noted the City Council will be going into Closed Session to discuss union
negotiations. The City Council will not be returning to the Chambers and Mayor Ryan will
adjourn the meeting after completion of that session.
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk