02-27-2023 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Mayor Pro Tem Schubert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with
the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schubert, Councilman McDonald,
Councilman von Oven, Councilman Kimber
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Ryan.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, Community Development Director; Charlie Howley,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Rick Rice, IT Manager; and Andrea McDowell-
Poehler, City Attorney.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Ladd Conrad, 6625 Horseshoe Curve
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman Kimber asked to remove item 9 for discussion.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman von Oven seconded that the City Council
approve consent agenda items D.1 through D.8 pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated February 13, 2023
2. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated January 11, 2023
3. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated January 10, 2023
4. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated December 16, 2022
5. Approve Claims Paid February 27, 2023
6. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between City of Chanhassen and Grant and Julie
Johnson
7. Authorize Replacement of Civil Defense Siren Control Equipment for Four Emergency
Sirens
8. Approve Software and Services Purchase Agreement for BS&A Cloud Upgrade
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9. Approve Design Contract Related to the 2023 Trail Improvement Project. This item was
removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to General Business.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Ladd Conrad - Rotary Club of Chanhassen
Ladd Conrad shared about free breakfasts at the Rotary Club and the Annual Influencer Series.
This year the Rotary is bringing leaders of local charity non-profit groups in to speak about what
they are doing in the community. He invited the city council and city staff to the upcoming
events.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Resolution 2023-24: Approve Professional Services Contract for the Market Boulevard
Reconstruction Project
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Howley gave a presentation on the item noting the
project includes full surface reconstruction of the corridor as the Overall Condition Index (OCI)
has an average of 50 and some trails have an OCI of 7. Staff would like to improve the
intersection, accommodate future traffic flow to four lanes, replace pavements, and make
mobility improvements with additional trails and sidewalks. The overall project cost is
approximately $4,000,000 and is slated for 2025 construction. The city applied for a MnDOT
grant and was unsuccessful in securing those funds; however, if more grants come forward the
city will apply again. Tonight’s action is simply to enter into the design phase and authorize a
contract with Kimley-Horn.
Councilman von Oven moved, Councilman Kimber seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council adopt a resolution approving entering into an agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates Inc. for design services related to the Market Boulevard Reconstruction Project.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
2. Resolution 2023-23: Approve Design Contract Related to the 2023 Trail Improvement
Project
Councilman Kimber asked about the connection between Topaz Drive and Lucy Ridge Circle
and would like a broader definition of that project. He would like to look at the whole area and
address some concerns of residents to put forth the best recommendation.
Mr. Howley shared that a sidewalk or connection is intended for the space and included in the
scope of the work is the entire 60-foot right-of-way with landscaping, drainage, and restoration.
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Councilman Kimber moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council adopts a resolution authorizing entering into a contract with HTPO for
professional services related to the 2023 Trail Improvement Project. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
Councilman von Oven shared that the city sent him to an elected leaders institute and noted they
are lucky to be living in Chanhassen due to the fantastic staff in the city.
Mayor Pro Tem Schubert thanked Mr. Howley and Mr. Ruegemer’s teams for the fantastic snow
removal over the last weeks.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Hokkanen shared that on Friday Mr. Howley and Mr. Bender attended an awards
banquet where the city and Kimley-Horn won an award.
Mr. Howley shared the city was presented with a Grand Award for the Highway 101 Project by
the American Council of Engineering Companies.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION
Councilman Kimber moved, Councilman von Oven seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk