06-24-2024 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 24, 2024
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Schubert, Councilmember
von Oven, and Councilmember Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember McDonald.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Eric Maass, Community Development
Director; Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; George Bender, Assistant City
Engineer; Andrea McDowell Poehler, Attorney.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Linda Paulson, 7603 Frontier Trail
Debbie Loyd, 7302 Laredo Drive
Bill Schubert, 9610 Meadowlark Lane
Andrew Klinkner, 7605 Kiowa Avenue
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Invitation to the Annual 4th of July Celebration
Mayor Ryan invited residents to the 4th of July Celebrations at Lake Ann Park and City Center
Park.
2. Xfinity Sponsorship Recognition
Mayor Ryan thanked Xfinity for their generous sponsorship of the street dance and performance
stage for the annual 4th of July Celebration.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 27
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated May 13, 2024
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated June 10, 2024
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3. Approve City Council Minutes dated June 10, 2024
4. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated May 7, 2024
5. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated May 14, 2024
6. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated May 8, 2024
7. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated June 4, 2024
8. Approve Claims Paid dated June 24, 2024
9. Economic Development Commission Appointment
10. Receive First Quarter Economic Development Activity Report
11. Approach an Encroachment Agreement between City of Chanhassen and Philip Manley
12. Adopt City Sewer Access Charge (SAC) and Water Access Charge (WAC) Waiver Policy
and Credit Program
13. Adopt Local Housing Incentive Account Deferred Loan Program
14. Approve Pay Equity Report
15. Approve a Maintenance Agreement with Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District for
the public storm water management BMP infrastructure related to the 2024 City Pavement
Rehabilitation Project #24-01
16. Approve Temporary Modification of the Licensed Premises to serve Beer in the Hackamore
Brewing Company Parking Lot Area
17. Approve Temporary Event Permit, July 4 Parade, Rotary Club of Chanhassen
18. Resolution 2024-40: Authorizing Continued Participation in the Office of State Auditor
(OSA) Performance Measurement Program
19. Resolution 2024-41: Appoint Election Judges for State Primary and General Elections and
Approve Rates of Pay
20. Resolution 2024-42: Appoint Data Practices Responsible Authority
21. Resolution 2024-43: Call for Public Hearing to Order the Market Boulevard Improvement
Project
22. Resolution 2024-44: Accept a $8,000 Donation from Xfinity
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23. Resolution 2024-45: Resolution Providing for the Sale of $24,250,000 General Obligation
Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2024A
24. Resolution 2024-46: Award Construction Contract for the 2024 Trail Improvement Project
25. Adopt Ordinance 728: Amending 2024 Fee Schedule
26. Adopt Ordinance 729: Amending the Lot Requirements and Setbacks for the R-8 and R-12
Residential Zoning District
27. Adopt Ordinance 730: Amending Conditional Uses in the Rural Residential (RR) Zoning
District
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Linda Paulson, 7603 Frontier Trail, complimented the city based on their design of City Hall.
She requested that the city consider banning electric vehicles based on the fire hazard risks. She
stated that the City Council should look at safety and continue the Laredo Drive extension. She
complimented the bridge creation. She stated that there was a fireplace from a famous building
that should be preserved for the future.
Debbie Loyd, 7302 Laredo Drive, stated it was difficult to be transparent without a newspaper.
She commented that design standards do not mean much to residents in Chanhassen regarding
West 78th Street. She asked if any communication had been completed about the downtown
street reconstruction with the residents at West 78th Street. She also asked if the city had
considered a bike path on Market Street.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. Resolution 2024-47: Adopt Adjusted Final Assessment Roll for the Chan View Area of
the 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
George Bender, Assistant City Engineer, reviewed the assessment re-evaluation methodology
and the proposed revised assessment amounts for the single-family and commercial properties.
Mayor Ryan stated that the original assessment hearing took place a few months ago, which is
why they are not going into as much depth during this meeting.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing.
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Bill Schubert, 9610 Meadowlark Lane, asked for an explanation of the burden of cost for Chapel
Hill. He requested the burden of repaving roads be handed down to the residents, especially
when they have monthly utility taxes.
Andrew Klinkner, 7605 Kiowa Avenue, asked about the cost difference for Chapel Hill and the
residents and where the margin came from since others did not get adjusted higher.
Debbie Loyd, 7302 Laredo Drive, asked why Chapel Hill’s cost increased and the commercial
strip mall did not.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Mayor Ryan requested an explanation of the assessment of Chapel Hill and the margin.
Charlie Howley, City Engineer, stated that the traffic numbers of Chapel Hill are the largest of
all the properties. The assessment is based on traffic, and they have the highest traffic. The city
focused on how to decrease the margins that increased. He stated the city is providing more
money to allow for the savings for the residents.
Mayor Ryan asked why the city assesses.
Mr. Howley responded that rather than raising the levy, the assessment seemed the most
appropriate option. Assessments have been used in Chanhassen since 1993. The tax levy,
franchise fee, and property assessments are all utilized to pay for street projects.
Mayor Ryan questioned the comparisons of assessments in surrounding communities.
Mr. Howley answered that he did not have the PowerPoint slide currently, but he could email out
the information to residents.
Mayor Ryan stated that the City Council considered the assessment process six years ago. They
asked residents to come forward to weigh in about the assessment process. She stated if the
process was changed, it would increase the tax levy. Based on this discussion, the City Council
determined it would be appropriate to keep the assessment practice. The franchise fee was
created to help with road maintenance that was all necessary at the same time. Mayor Ryan
asked about Chapel Hill.
Mr. Howley responded that they focused on a percentage decrease for single-family homes and
used the same percentage decrease for Chapel Hill. A percentage was the fairest way to
accomplish this task.
Councilmember Schubert stated that Colonial Square has traffic on fifty percent of two different
roads, which is why the amount appeared lower.
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Councilmember Kimber complimented city staff for the time put into this process to better
explain the assessment practice and to consider residents’ concerns.
Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember Schubert seconded that the City Council
adopt a resolution adopting the adjusted final assessment roll for the Chan View area of
the 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No 24-01. All voted in favor, and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
1. 4th of July Parade Route Letters
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember von Oven 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 7:52 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk