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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 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, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Greg Sticha, Paul
Oehme, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Chris Sohns Chanhassen
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the
City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes.
e. Approval of Site Plan Review for Auxiliary Parking, Paisley Park, 7801 Audubon Road.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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1(C). THE PRESERVATION AT BLUFF CREEK 2 ADDITION, PROJECT 07-11:
APPROVE CHANGES TO GRADING PLAN.
Paul Oehme provided background information for this item. Rick Dorsey requested that the
item be tabled until a solution to the elevation for the street touch down into his property is
created that all parties can agree upon. Mayor Furlong clarified that Mr. Dorsey stated he would
allow the applicant to grade on his property in order to build a 4 foot retaining wall rather than
the proposed 7 foot retaining wall. He asked staff for clarification on the status of the
preliminary plat approval. Rick Dorsey asked for clarification on the status of the retaining wall
which he stated was not part of the preliminary plat approval. Mark Sonstegard, the Land
Development Manager for Ryland Homes addressed the issues of mass grading the site for Phase
II and discussions and agreements made with Mr. Dorsey regarding the location of the stub street
and height of the retaining wall. The council discussed the confusion over what was approved
City Council Summary - September 10, 2007
with the preliminary plat. Justin Larson with Westwood Professional Services, who prepared the
plans, explained what was and was not on the preliminary plat and what's included with the
current grading plans. Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive reiterated the discrepancies in what
was presented to the council and what was shown on the plans on the City's web site when the
preliminary plat was approved. Brian Sullivan with Ryland Homes addressed the issue brought
up by Debbie Lloyd regarding the difference in lot numbers. After comments and discussion by
the council, staff and Mr. Dorsey, the following motion was made.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the City Council approve
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the changes to the grading plan for The Preserve at Bluff Creek 2 Addition, and to allow
a 4 foot retaining wall with a temporary grading easement. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION OF MAXIMUM PROPOSED LEVY TO CARVER
COUNTY AUDITOR.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong
asked staff to discuss the preliminary budget in terms of service levels. After council discussion
and comments, the following motion was made.
Resolution #2007-55: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council set a preliminary levy of $9,854,965 and approve total general fund
expenditures of $9,336,200 for the 2008 preliminary budget and levy. All voted in favor,
except Councilwoman Ernst who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Tjornhom thanked the fire department for
showing the new fire truck to council members. Mayor Furlong thanked the Park and Rec
department and commission for their efforts with the Dave Huffman Memorial Race.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the
construction of the new Chanhassen High School.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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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