11-27-2023 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 27, 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, Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman
Schubert, Councilman von Oven, and Councilman Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation
Director; Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager; Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director; Ari Lyksett,
Communications Manager; Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney; and Kim Meuwissen, City
Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Brad Murdock, 900 Kelly Court
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Invitation to December 2 Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Ryan invited Chanhassen residents, family, and friends to the Tree Lighting Ceremony at
City Center Park. There will be refreshments and holiday activities. She thanked sponsors for
their contributions to the annual celebration.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Kimber seconded that
the City Council approve consent agenda items 1 through 13 pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated November 13, 2023
2. Receive Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated October 17, 2023
3. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated October 20, 2023
4. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated October 10, 2023
5. Approve Claims Paid dated November 27, 2023
6. Adopt 2024 City Meeting Schedule
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7. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to Rotary Club of Chanhassen for February
Festival on February 3, 2024, at Lake Ann Park
8. Adopt Security Camera Policy
9. Resolution 2023-88: Approve Submittal of a Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)
Funding Application for the Pleasant View Road Reconstruction Project
10. Resolution 2023-89: Designate Restrictions on Eastbound Left Turns at Great Plains
Boulevard and West 79th Street During Specific Hours
11. Resolution 2023-90: Approve 2024 Service Agreement for Joint Assessment with Carver
County Assessor
12. Resolution 2023-91: Certification of Water and Sewer Hook-Up Charges to the County
Auditor
13. Proclaim December 4, 2023, as Chanhassen Elementary Day
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
1. Brad Murdock Citizen Action Request
Brad Murdock, 900 Kelly Court, stated the neighborhood association he lives in is having issues
with parking on private streets, so he had inquired with the Sheriff’s Office about parking code
enforcement. He requested police protection to enforce the City ordinance and encouraged the
City Council to request this action. He also suggested the Fire Marshal check private streets for
signage compliance for parking.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. None.
GENERAL BUSINESS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. Mental Wellness Round Table Flyer
2. Mediacom Rate Increase
3. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District 2022 Annual Summary
4. October 2023 Monthly Communications Update
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Mayor Ryan highlighted the correspondence discussion items. The City Council will discuss
internet service speeds and fees in January.
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman von Oven 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 7:13 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk