CC SUM 2007 07 23CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 23, 2007
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kelley
Janes, Todd Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Danielle Washburn
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Forrest Adams Chanhassen Villager
Glenn Stolar Park and Recreation Commission
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
George St. Martin 9231 Audubon Road
Duncan Schwensohn, HTPO 7510 Market Place Drive, Eden Prairie
Steve Fenlon 665 Woodridge Drive, St. Paul
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong noted the following amendments to the
published agenda: Item 4, Consider Appeals of Wetland Exemption Determinations located at
the Southwest Corner of Lyman Boulevard and Powers Boulevard, Jeff Fox and Richard Dorsey
has been tabled per the applicant's request; the addition of items 1(i), Approval of Well #6
Emergency Repairs; and item 5 under new business, Authorizing an Emergency Sprinkler and
Irrigation Ban.
INVITATION TO NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, AUGUST 7.
Mayor Furlong invited all
residents to attend National Night Out events in their neighborhoods.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman Litsey asked that item (i) be pulled for discussion. Debbie
Lloyd asked that item (e) be pulled for discussion.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 July 9, 2007
-City Council Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated July 9, 2007
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated June 26, 2007
b. Award of Bids, Lake Ann Park Picnic Shelter & Ballfield Lighting.
City Council Summary - July 23, 2007
c. Expansion of Liquor License Premises to Include an Outdoor Patio, Na's Thai Café, 566
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West 78 Street.
d. Approval of Debt Policy.
Resolution #2007-46:
f. Approval of 2007 Transfer of Excess Fund Balance in the
General Fund.
Resolution #2007-47:
g. Lift Station No. 3 Project 07-03: Approve Plans &
Specifications; Authorize Advertisement of Bids.
Resolution #2007-48:
h. Approval of Well No. 2 Emergency Repairs, PW034.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
1(i). APPROVAL OF WELL NO. 6 EMERGENCY REPAIRS.
Councilman Litsey asked
for clarification on what happened with the failure of the wells and what measures can be taken
in the future to avoid this from happening again.
Resolution #2007-49: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to
approve Well No. 6 Emergency Repairs. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
1(e). APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 4 RE:
ESTABLISHING A HOOK-UP FEE AND AMENDING THE CONNECTION
FEE.
Debbie Lloyd asked that this item be pulled from the consent agenda to clarify the amendment
establishing hook-up fees and amending the connection fee. Greg Sticha summarized what staff
had presented to the City Council at their work session on June 25th.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the City Council approve
the Amendment to City Code Chapter 4 Re: Establishing a Hook-Up Fee and Amending
the Connection Fee. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sgt. Pete Anderly reviewed the Sheriff's Office Area Report, Area Citation List and Community
Service Officer Report for the month of June, along with highlights from Safety Camp, a
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reminder about National Night Out on August 7 and an update on Deputy Mike Felt who has
worked in Chanhassen and is returning from a 22 month deployment with the Army National
Guard. Chief Greg Geske submitted a written report from the fire department.
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City Council Summary - July 23, 2007
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF CONDUIT DEBT, ST. HUBERT
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOWANCE FOR
THE ISSUANCE.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Councilman Peterson asked if the city has
issued conduit debt before and if a fee was charged. Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification
on how this would affect the city's financial standing. Steve Fenlon with Midwest Health Care
Capital, who has traveled over Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa for the past 20 years doing tax
exempt financings for non-profit corporations, explained the city's involvement. Councilman
Litsey asked if this would affect the city's bonding status for 2008. Mayor Furlong opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2007-50: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that
the City Council adopt the resolution for the issuance of a Revenue Note for St. Hubert's
Catholic Community. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
5 to 0.
DISCUSSION TO AUTHORIZE AN EMERGENCY SPRINKLING AND IRRIGATION
BAN.
Paul Oehme reviewed the actions that occurred to initiate this discussion. Councilwoman Ernst
asked about the timing of when the wells would be operational again. Councilman Litsey asked
for clarification on enforcement strategies that will be used. Mayor Furlong suggested giving
staff the authority to use their judgment in lifting the ban without council approval. Councilman
Peterson asked for clarification on people using lake water or well water for sprinkling.
Resolution #2007-51: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the
City Council approve the resolution for an emergency lawn sprinkling and irrigation ban.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt noted the council would be
discussing the Highway 41/Minnesota River Crossing meeting and the audit results at the work
session following the regular City Council meeting.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey 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 8:10 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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