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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 14, 2007
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, and Councilwoman Tjornhom
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul
Oehme, Lori Haak, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Greg Fletcher 7616 South Shore Drive
Steve Donen 7341 Frontier Trail
Vicki Frazier 610 Bighorn Drive
Joe Matchey Progressive Contractors
Dorthea Shay 7230 Frontier Trail
Boyd Peterson 9860 Pioneer Trail
Gaye Guyton 10083 Great Plains Boulevard
David Hromatka 7580 Canyon Curve
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong presented
the Certificate of Appreciation to Marilyn Luthy for her 3 years of service on the Senior
Commission. Dotti Shay was presented the Maple Leaf Award for her service on the
Environmental Commission since 1998.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 23, 2007
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated April 23, 2007
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated April 17, 2007
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated April 24, 2007
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b. Accept Donation from the Chanhassen Lions Club for the Senior Center 15 Anniversary
Commemorative Calendar.
Resolution #2007-30:
c. Tanadoona Drive/Dogwood Road Reconstruction Project 06-06:
Call Assessment Hearing.
d. Market Street Station: Approve Easement Amendment.
Resolution #2007-31:
f. Approve Purchase of Loader for Street Department.
h. Approval of Three Month Extension to Variance #05-10 for 9015 Lake Riley Boulevard,
Laura Cooper.
i. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Chanhassen Rotary Club, Fourth of
July Celebration, July 3 & 4.
j. Approve Release from Contract for Private Redevelopment Between the City of
Chanhassen and Coeur Terra, LLP.
k. Approve Professional Services Agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc., PW009Z.
l. Approval of Agreement with PCI for Temporary Concrete Batch Plant for TH 212
Project.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive wanted to state on the
public record that despite bringing information to the attention of the city staff and council,
application of city ordinances to all residents and developers does not exist within the city
borders and cited specific examples of where ordinance requirements have not been applied.
Boyd Peterson, 9860 Pioneer Circle stated he was also appalled with the clear cutting of mature
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oak trees in the Preserve at Bluff Creek 2 Addition development.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2007 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT 07-02:
ASSESSMENT HEARING AND AWARD CONTRACT.
Councilman Litsey stepped down
for this item and recused himself from the discussion and vote. Paul Oehme presented the staff
report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the assessment hearing. Greg Drozdek, 7743 South
Shore Drive, speaking on behalf of the 14 townhome units in the South Lake Lotus Townhome
Association, felt the assessments are unfair because the appraised value of the houses were not
included in the assessment cost, that there's a single point of entry from South Shore Drive to
their townhouse community, and the new roads will make their driveway or cul-de-sac look out
of place with the rest of the neighborhood which is going to devalue the townhouse values.
Steve Donen, 7341 Frontier Trail suggested Laredo Drive needed to be on the list this year for
repairs. Staff stated it was on the list for next year. He also suggested that curbs not be used on
Hill Street and that perhaps some infiltration opportunities exist there. Vicki Frazier, 610
Bighorn Drive stated she was formally appealing the proposed assessment. Mayor Furlong
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reminded residents it was their last opportunity to file a written appeal before the public hearing
was closed.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to close the public
hearing. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0. The
public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification on the amounts of the individual assessments and the
bidding process for the award of contract. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked staff to review the
city's assessment practice for higher density residential. The City Attorney explained how
Minnesota State Statute 429 is applied to assessing special assessments. Mayor Furlong asked
how the customer service level for the low bidder, GMH Asphalt was during last year's street
projects. Paul Oehme stated the budget and contract was completed in it's allotted time.
Resolution #2007-32: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded
that the City Council approve the assessment roll for the 2007 street improvement project
#07-02 and adopt a resolution for assessments. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0. Councilman Litsey recused himself from the vote.
Resolution #2007-33: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded
that the City Council approve the resolution accepting the bid and awarding a contract to
GMH Asphalt Corporation in the amount of $428,356.75 for the 2007 Street Rehabilitation
Project 07-02. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
Councilman Litsey recused himself from the vote.
REQUEST FOR ON-SALE 3.2 BEER LIENSE, HALLA GREEN GOLF COURSE, 495
PIONEER TRAIL.
Laurie Hokkanen presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong
opened the public hearing. Boyd Peterson, 9860 Pioneer Circle did not support the sale of
alcohol at the golf course because of it's location in a residential area. He requested that if the
license is approved, a clause be included which states lights will never be installed on the driving
range or that the hours of operation will not be extended. Mayor Furlong closed the public
hearing. After council discussion the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the City Council
approve the request for an on-sale 3.2 beer license for Halla Greens Golf Course contingent
upon receipt of the license fee and liquor liability insurance that meets minimum state
requirements. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
REQUEST FOR ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE, HIGH TIMBERS
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LOUNGE, 591 WEST 78 STREET, HIGH TIMBERS LOUNGE, LLC.
Laurie Hokkanen presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council approve
the request for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license from High Timber Lounge, LLC
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contingent upon receipt of the license fee and liquor liability insurance that meets
minimum state requirements. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 4 to 0.
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1(e). THE PRESERVE AT BLUFF CREEK 2 ADDITION:
1) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
2) APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT.
Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive asked that this item be pulled off the consent agenda because
of her concern with the setbacks along Bluff Creek Boulevard, questions dealing with the
development contract, grading and tree loss. Mary Born, 7199 Frontier Trail asked for
clarification on whether or not the contractor had permits to perform the grading work. Rick
Dorsey, 1551 Lyman Boulevard expressed concern with grading which is changing the grading
plan and forcing the placement of a retaining wall that hasn't been approved yet. He asked that
the item be tabled so he has time to review the issue. Matt Dusett with Ryland Homes addressed
the issue of the retaining wall and timing for grading if the item is tabled for 2 weeks. After
council discussion the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
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approve the final plat for The Preserve at Bluff Creek 2 Addition, plans and
specifications and the development contract subject to the applicant, city staff and Mr.
Dorsey working out a satisfactory resolution to the grading and retaining wall issues in
Phase III. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
1(g). APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE REGARDING WETLAND
BUFFERS AND SETBACKS.
Councilman Litsey pulled this item from the consent agenda to review the process taken by the
Planning Commission and City Council regarding wetland buffers and setbacks and the proposed
changes by Councilman Peterson. He noted his disagreement with the changes and encouraged
the other council members to vote with what the staff and Planning Commission have
recommended. Steve Donen, 7341 Frontier Trail agreed with Councilman Litsey and stated that
the public had not seen the changes currently being proposed when the public hearing was held
in December, 2006. He suggested that the item be brought back to the Planning Commission for
a public hearing. Mary Burn, 7199 Frontier Trail agreed with Councilman Litsey and Mr. Donen
when they said it would be needlessly compromising the city's standards by approving the
proposed changes to the setbacks. Lori Haak compared the current wetland classifications,
buffer and setback requirements to the proposed changes. Councilman Litsey reiterated his
desire to approve staff's original recommendations. Mayor Furlong and Councilwoman
Tjornhom explained that by approving what was being proposed today, the city was not
compromising the environment. Steve Donen, speaking again on behalf of the 125 members of
the Lotus Lake Clean Water Organization, asked that the council either keep the minimum of 25
feet in the Manage 1, 2 and 3 areas, or to adopt the 30/25/20, which is what staff originally
recommended. After comments by council, the following motions were made.
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Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approve a motion adopting ordinances amending Chapters 1 and 20 of the City Code to
bring the code into compliance with the City's Second Generation Surface Water
Management Plan. All voted in favor, except Councilman Litsey who opposed, and the
motion carried with a vote of 3 to 1.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approve the summary ordinances for publication purposes amending Chapters 1 and 20 of
the City Code to bring the code into compliance with the City's Second Generation Surface
Water Management Plan. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong thanked city staff members and employees of
General Mills and their families for helping with the planting project at Lake Ann Park.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt thanked Mayor Furlong for
providing a "State of the City" update to the Chamber of Commerce at Breakfast with the
Chamber.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded to adjourn the City Council
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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