08-21-2023 City Council Special Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING – CIVIC CAMPUS DESIGN WORKSHOP
MINUTES
AUGUST 21, 2023
Mayor Ryan called the special meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilman McDonald, Councilman von
Oven, Councilwoman Schubert, and Councilman Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Eric Maass, Planning Director; Don Johnson, Fire Chief; Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation
Director; Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager; Rick Rice, IT Manager; and
Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bryan Harjes, HKGi
Kelly Naylor, BKV Group
Trace Jacques, BKV Group
CIVIC CAMPUS DESIGN WORKSHOP
The City Council was presented with two different layouts for Chanhassen City Hall. The pros
and cons of each layout were discussed, including the location and accessibility of the Senior
Center, the dedicated staff areas, and the public-facing counter space. Additionally, Council
discussed the Parks/Civic Campus portion of the project, focusing on parking, the amphitheater,
the rental building, and the walking paths.
The work session adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk