09-25-2023 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Schubert, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman von Oven, and Councilman Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Eric Maass, Planning Director; Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; George
Bender, Assistant City Engineer; Jerry Ruegemer, Parks and Recreation Director; Ari Lyksett,
Communications Manager; Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director; Samantha DiMaggio, Economic
Development Manager; Amy Schmidt, City Attorney; and Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Allison Schmitt 206 West 78th Street
Andrew Plowman WSB Engineering
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Invitation to 2023 Cemetery Walk
Mayor Ryan invited the public to the 2023 Cemetery Walk hosted by the Chanhassen Historical
Society on Saturday, September 30th, at Chanhassen Pioneer Cemetery and St. Hubert’s
Cemetery at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. She shared there is an additional performance for those who have
difficulty walking, but registration is required, and the event is limited to 60 participants.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Kimber seconded that
the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 11 pursuant to the
City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 11, 2023
2. Receive Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated July 18, 2023
3. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated July 12, 2023
4. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated August 18, 2023
5. Approve Claims Paid dated September 25, 2023