09-11-2023 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 11, 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 von
Oven, and Councilman Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman McDonald.
STAFF PRESENT: None.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Representative Lucy Rehm
Jack Atkins, 220 West 78th Street
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. 9/11 Anniversary Recognition
Mayor Ryan thanked the police officers and firefighters present during the meeting. She invited
them to join her at the front of the room as she reflected on those who served during 9/11. She
thanked the individuals present for their bravery in the face of danger. She invited all audience
members to join her in a moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives during 9/11.
2. Teen Volunteer Recognition
Mayor Ryan thanked those parents and teenagers for their time invested during the summer as
volunteers. She invited those who received certificates to come to the front for a photograph. She
stated teen volunteers contributed over 1,000 hours to the City of Chanhassen, which is the most
of any group of teenage volunteers. Mayor Ryan shook each teenager’s hand and thanked them
for their work. She invited City Council members to join the teenagers for a photograph.
3. Invitation to Fire Department Open House
Mayor Ryan invited the community to the Chanhassen Fire Station for an open house on
Monday, September 25. There will be several demonstrations, including a CPR demonstration, a
kid firefighter challenge, a firefighter relay race, and more.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Kimber motioned, Councilwoman Schubert seconded
that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 16 pursuant to
the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated August 21, 2023
2. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes dated August 14, 2023
3. Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated July 13, 2023
4. Receive Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 27, 2023
5. Receive Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes dated May 19, 2023
6. Approve Claims Paid dated September 11, 2023
7. Approve Temporary Modification of the Licensed Premises to serve Beer in the Hackamore
Brewing Company Parking Lot Area
8. Approve Purchase of Replacement Traffic Signal Control Cabinet at Great Plains Boulevard
and West 78th Street
9. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and Timothy A.
Erhart and Dawne M. Erhart
10. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the Walnut
Grove Homeowners Association
11. Approve Carver County Community Development Agency Grant Agreement
12. Approve Fireworks Display Permit for St. Hubert Catholic Community Harvest Festival on
September 23, 2023
13. Resolution 2023-68: Approve Professional Services Contract with Braun Intertec for
Geotechnical Investigation Services related to the Civic Campus Project
14. Resolution 2023-69: Award Construction Contracts for the 2023 Trail Improvement Projects
15. Resolution 2023-70: Approve Modification of Conduit Note for Presbyterian Homes Lake
Minnetonka Shores
16. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Grief Club of Minnesota for their
Healing Hearts Soiree Event on September 14, 2023
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Ryan thanked Representative Lucy Rehm for her work on behalf of Chanhassen. She
reviewed different works that Representative Rehm contributed to. Representative Rehm shared
the committees she served on in her first year of service and the different accomplishments
completed. She hosted a town hall in June for citizens to talk about the legislation passed. She
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invited more individuals to join her for another one on October 5. Mayor Ryan invited
Councilmembers to ask questions.
Jack Atkins reminded individuals of the Chanhassen Cemetery Walk on September 30.
Individuals will be reenacting the roles of individuals who were a part of Chanhassen's history.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. None
GENERAL BUSINESS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilman von Oven moved, Councilwoman Schubert 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 7:26 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk