CC SUM 2007 10 22CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2007
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:10 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, Kate Aanenson, Paul
Oehme, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Mayor Furlong announced that the November 12 City Council meeting has been changed to
Tuesday, November 13th due to a conflict with Veteran's Day on Monday. He also extended an
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invitation to everyone to join him at the upcoming Halloween Party on Saturday, October 27
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m..
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's
recommendation:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated September 24, 2007
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated September 24, 2007
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated October 2, 2007
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated September 25,
2007
Resolution #2007-60A:
b. TH 312 Project 03-09: Approve Signal Agreement Numbers
Resolution #2007-60B:
87715M (Powers & Lyman Boulevards); 87678M (TH 212 at
Resolution #2007-60C:
Powers Boulevard, North and South Ramps); 87679M (TH 101
at Lyman Boulevard).
c. Lotus Woods Project:
1) Table Final Plat Approval with Variances.
2) Table Plans & Specifications and Development Contract.
d. Satellite Fire Station, Project 03-09-13: Approve Expenditure of Funds.
e. Future Well Improvements, Project Nos. 08-04 & 08-05: Approve Consultant Contract.
City Council Summary - October 22, 2007
f. Accept Donation from Community Bank Chanhassen for the Senior Center Holiday
Party.
Resolution #2007-61:
g. Approve Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts.
Resolution #2007-62:
h. Approve Certification of Water and Sewer Hook-up Charges to
Hennepin County, Dell Road Medical Building.
i. Lake Riley Woods, SWMP12-035A: Approve Quote for Rain Gardens.
j. Accept Donation from Klein Bank Chanhassen for Senior Center 2008 Lifelong Learning
Program.
k. Approval of Elected Official's Travel.
Resolution #2007-63:
l. TH 212 Project: Approve Letter of Support to Secure Funding
for Improvements.
Resolution #2007-64:
m. Approve Certification of Delinquent Code Enforcement
Accounts.
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. Peter Anderley presented
the Sheriff's Office Area Report, Citation List and Community Service Office Report for the
month of September. He also reported on thefts from vehicles that have occurred in the city over
the last month and the sheriff department's participation in the Fire Department's Open House.
Chief Greg Geske showed a power point presentation on how members from the Chanhassen
Fire Department participated in the search effort with the 35W bridge collapse and presented
pins from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department to the four dive team members who
participated in the search efforts.
PUBLIC HEARING:
VACATION FILE 07-05: CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE & UTILITY
EASEMENTS, LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 2, LAKE LUCY RIDGE, DENALI HOMES.
Public Present:
Name Address
David Bieker 1770 Lucy Ridge Court
Angell Galioto 1805 Emerald Lane
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City Council Summary - October 22, 2007
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2007-65: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that
the City Council approve the vacation of drainage and utility easements for Lots 1 and 2,
Block 2, Lake Lucy Ridge contingent upon simultaneous recording of the lot combination.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
SCHERLE VARIANCE: APPEAL DECISION OF DENIAL FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION REQUEST FOR AN AFTER-THE-FACT VARIANCE TO A SIDE
YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE ADDITION, 8541 FLAMINGO
DRIVE, APPLICANT: DAVID & JULIE SCHERLE.
Public Present:
Name Address
David & Julie Scherle 8541 Flamingo Drive
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and update from the Planning Commission. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification on the impervious surface coverage. David Scherle discussed the
issues regarding runoff, precedence and the need to accommodate a new motorcycle.
Councilman Litsey suggested placing the shed and a door on the back side of the garage. After
comments and discussion by the council, the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the City Council
denies Planning Case 07-22 for a 7 foot, 3 inch side yard setback variance from the
required 10 foot side yard setback for the construction of a shed on Lot 4, Block 1, Lake
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Susan Hills West 5 Addition, based on the Findings of Fact in the staff report. The City
Council further directs that:
1. The applicant must move the shed and comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The applicant must re-vegetate all removed hard surface areas with grass seed or sod.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
DISCUSSION OF KURVERS POINT SPEED LIMITS.
The applicant have withdrawn this
request for discussion. No action was taken.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt informed the council of the ribbon
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cutting ceremony for the opening of Highway 312 on November 29. There was confusion by
the council over that date. Laurie Hokkanen stated she would inform the council by email of the
correct date and time.
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City Council Summary - October 22, 2007
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:45
p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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