04-24-2023 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 24, 2023
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 Schubert, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman von Oven, Councilman Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, Community Development Director; Matt Unmacht,
Assistant City Manager; and Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT: The families of the 2023 Arbor Day Contest winners Aaliyah, Maia Thao
Paige Karus, Owen Littlefield, Molly Rothstein, Helen Tornquist, Mara Schneider, and Ella
Smith.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Proclaiming May 6, 2023, as Arbor Day and May as Arbor Month
Mayor Ryan read a proclamation announcing May 6 as Arbor Day and the month of May as
Arbor Month.
2. Invitation to Arbor Day Celebration - May 6, 2023
Mayor Ryan invited the public to the Arbor Day Celebration, shared about the value and
importance of trees, and noted volunteers will plant trees around Bandimere Park.
3. Presentation of 2023 Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners
Mayor Ryan congratulated the 5th grade winners of the 2023 poster contest, noting the
framed picture will hang in City Hall. She thanked The Garden by the Woods for their
generous donation of a gift card for the grand prize winner. Mayor Ryan presented awards to
students from Bluff Creek Elementary and presented the grand prize to Ella Smith.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Kimber seconded that
the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
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1. Approve City Council Minutes dated April 10, 2023
2. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated March 14, 2023
3. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated March 8, 2023
4. Approve Claims Paid dated April 24, 2023
5. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, July 3 & 4, 2023, Rotary Club of Chanhassen
6. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, September 4, 2023, Chanhassen Car Parade
and Show, Rotary Club of Chanhassen
7. Approve the 2023-2024 Lake Ann Beach Lifeguard Contract
8. Approve 2023 Chanhassen Farmers' Market Agreement
9. Approve Site Plan Agreement for Xcel Service Center
10. Approve Community Solar Garden Subscription Agreement with Nokomis Energy LLC
11. Resolution 2023-33: Accept Donation from Curt and Judy Quiners for the Purchase of
Structural Firefighting Turnout Gear
12. Resolution 2023-34: Approve Fund Transfers and Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2022
13. Resolution No. 2023-35: Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2023 Sealcoat Project
14. Resolution 2023-36: Call for Assessment Hearing for the 2023 City Pavement Rehabilitation
Project No. 23-01
15. Ordinance 707: Amending City Code Article 10-IV - Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient
Merchants
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
GENERAL BUSINESS: None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Ms. Hokkanen asked for a motion that the City Council has received the following two reports.
1. Receive Commission on Aging Annual Report
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2. Receive Planning Commission Annual Report
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman von Oven seconded that the City Council
receives the Commission on Aging Annual Report and the Planning Commission Annual
Report. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION:
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Schubert seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City
Council meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk