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03.10.2025 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 2025 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, Councilmember McDonald, Councilmember von Oven, and Councilmember Kimber. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Schubert. STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; and Jenny Potter, City Clerk. PUBLIC PRESENT: Christopher Ackerman, 1591 Heron Drive Linda Paulson, 7603 Frontier Trail Steven Curtis, President of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 10 and 12 through 17 pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations: 1. Approve City Council Minutes dated February 24, 2025 2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated February 24, 2025 3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated February 18, 2025 4. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 28, 2025 5. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated January 17, 2025 6. Approve Claims Paid March 10, 2025 7. Approve Letter of Intent to Award with BKV Group for A&E Services for the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center 8. Approve 2025 Liquor License Renewals City Council Minutes – March 10, 2025 2 9. Amendment to An Encroachment Agreement at 6244 Ridge Road to Allow for A Deck Expansion in a Tree Preservation Easement 10. Award Bid, 2025 and 2026 4th of July Tents, Tables, and Chairs 11. ITEM POSTPONED: City Commission Appointments 12. Accept the Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the 2025 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 25-01 13. Consultant Contract Assignment – HTPO to Houston Engineering 14. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property owner at 6950 Lucy Ridge Lane 15. 2025 Fleet Purchases – Round 2 16. Resolution 2025-21: Approval of $7,106.08 Donation for Outdoor Storage Sheds at Bandimere Park and Lake Ann Park 17. Adopt Ordinance 741: Amending Chapter 1, Chapter 11, and Chapter 20 of Chanhassen City Code regarding regulation of Cannabis Business All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. 1. Citizen Action Request: Christopher Ackerman Christopher Ackerman, 1591 Heron Drive, discussed storage of recreational vehicles, such as boats. He thought it seemed exclusionary to not be able to store RVs or campers in the driveway, but boats were permitted. He said other neighboring cities allow driveway parking. He requested that the discussion be readdressed. He stated that their RV could not be stored in the side yard since it was a corner lot. Linda Paulson, 7603 Frontier Trail, discussed the density bonus amendment. She asked about other cities that employ the bonus provision and where the development types would be located on the map. She discussed the need to monitor affordability and how staff would monitor adherence to the code. She stated that planned unit developments had relaxed standards and should not be included in the density bonus. She suggested considering other options for affordable housing. Steven Curtis, President of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce, introduced himself and expressed additional opportunities to work together. City Council Minutes – March 10, 2025 3 Judy Carter, 541 West 78th, discussed congestion in parking lots, especially with construction. She asked about a stop sign to help with safety, especially if large semi-trucks are parked in the area. PUBLIC HEARINGS. None. GENERAL BUSINESS. 1. Resolution 2025-22: West Metro Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Plan Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the goal of wellhead protection, including the related association and Wellhead Protection Plans. Mr. Howley introduced Robyn Hoerr, Sourcewater Protection Specialist, MN Rural Water Association and said that she was there to help with any questions the City Council may have. He explained the existing Wellhead Protection Plan, which was due to be updated in 2022. He stated that Chanhassen planned to enroll in the multi-community approach pilot plan. He reviewed the project’s background of the multi-community wellhead protection planning, including the benefits, challenges, and considerations. He explained the broad timeline of the project and the challenges of “City-by- City” Wellhead Protection Plans. He described the wellhead protection area and the drinking water supply management area. He presented photos to explain the impacts of the multi- community drinking water supply management area in Chanhassen. He described the next steps for part two of the plan and presented the estimated timeline. Councilmember von Oven asked about the downsides to being a part of the multi-community approach. Mr. Howley said that there will be a plan for the next ten years, so they do not need to request permission to manage source water from other agencies. He stated that the subparts of the plan allow for flexibility for cities. He commented that there were no strings attached. Councilmember von Oven asked if other cities had applied but were not permitted to participate. Mr. Howley responded that he did not think so. Councilmember von Oven asked for clarification about the map. Mr. Howley responded that he did not think there was groundwater interaction if it was not colored. Councilmember von Oven asked if there was a contingency strategy. Mr. Howley answered that they had interconnects with a few cities in case the water in Chanhassen had an issue, they could utilize water from neighboring communities. Councilmember McDonald asked what was specifically in the plan. Mr. Howley responded that the plan would detail information like where to place an infiltration basin. He explained that the plan provided best management practices for water. City Council Minutes – March 10, 2025 4 Councilmember McDonald asked about the alternate source and if they were all on the same aquifer. Mr. Howley answered that Chanhassen was on three different aquifers. Councilmember McDonald asked if the State was taking over aquifers, and when they could be drilled into. Mr. Howley responded that he did not specifically know, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides permission to drill into an aquifer. Robyn Hoerr, Sourcewater Protection Specialist, MN Rural Water Association said that it was the Mount Simon Aquifer. There was legislation passed to prevent drilling of wells for potable water. There would be additional hoops to go through before drilling into that aquifer. Councilmember McDonald explained previous concerns when a well ran dry in Chanhassen. Ms. Hoerr responded that wellhead protection was a comprehensive water protection plan. Councilmember Kimber asked if this was to move forward with a plan that provided the best practices to protect the drinking water. Mr. Howley answered that part two of the plan would have actions, but Councilmember Kimber was mainly correct. Mayor Ryan expressed concerns since no other cities in the program were from Carver County. She expressed concern over the lack of control or oversight when working with group policy. She asked if the city was able to approve or deny the policies. She asked if they were the right communities to partner with and if it took away oversight from the city. Mr. Howley responded that the water flows from north to south, so the upstream communities need a strong plan since it is the water that Chanhassen receives. He said that part two of the plan addresses the remainder of the concerns expressed by the Mayor, including protecting local control. Mayor Ryan expressed the need for assurance provided in an out clause if the other cities go a different direction. Mr. Howley stated that part one work was done. He thought they had an option to remove Chanhassen from the effort. Ms. Hoerr answered that the city could remove themselves at any time, but the repercussion would be having to create your plan. She stated that they were working with the Met Council Planning Staff, who wrote the grant to create the map. She commented that the Met Council would be facilitators only. She stated that with this method, the city would have more control about what is done in their city since they were only responsible for implementation efforts within Chanhassen. Councilmember von Oven clarified that part two of the plan did not yet exist. Mr. Howley confirmed this information. Councilmember von Oven suggested a motion to strike a piece of the motion because he cannot agree to implement a plan he had not seen. City Council Minutes – March 10, 2025 5 Mayor Ryan asked if it was an appropriate change to the resolution. Mr. Howley confirmed it was. Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded to approve a resolution approving Part 1 of the Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Plan and authorizes continuation into the development of Part 2 of the plan. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None. CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. 1. West 78th St. Traffic Signal Timing Cost-Benefit Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember McDonald 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 7:51 p.m. Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen City Manager Prepared by Jenny Potter City Clerk