Ordinance 363CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.363
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, ADMINISTRATION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 2-3 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Unless otherwise provided by city code, Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, Tenth
Edition, shall govern the conduct of procedure of all meeting of the city council.
Section 2. Section 2-16 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
There are established the following city departments and officers:
(1)
General administration, which shall include the city clerk/ manager;
• (2)
Department of park and recreation which shall include the park and recreation
director;
(3)
Department of finance, which shall include the finance director and an account
clerk;
(4)
Community Development department, which shall include a community
development director and a building official;
(5)
Department of public works which shall include a director of public works/city
engineer;
(6)
Chanhassen Fire Department, which shall include a fire chief; and
(7)
Such other departments and officers as established by state law or city ordinance.
Section 3. Section 2-20 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The city manager or city manager's designee, peace officers, part time peace officers,
reserve officers, community service officers, community development director, building
official, public works director, fire inspector officers within their job descriptions or as
otherwise authorized by ordinance, are expressly authorized to institute in the name of the
city any appropriate actions, civil or criminal, including the issuance of a citation in lieu
of arrest against a person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this City
Code. Pursuit of one (1) remedy shall not bar or act as a limitation on any other remedy
the city may have at law.
• Section 4. The City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended by adding
a section to be numbered 2-46.01, which shall read as follows:
Generally. The Council determines the duties and exercises the powers of administrative
boards or commissions. However, the Council may establish boards or commissions as
set forth in this article to investigate subjects or to perform quasi-judicial functions.
Additional administrative boards or commissions shall be established as required by law
or for the administration of a municipal function jointly shared with another political
subdivision.
Section 5. The City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended by adding
a section to be numbered 2-46.03, which shall read as follows:
Planning Commission.
Subd. 1. Commission Established. The Planning Commission is established pursuant
to the Minnesota Municipal Planning Act, and has the powers and duties assigned to it by
that Act, by this Code, and state law. The Planning Commission is hereby designated the
planning agency of the City pursuant to the Municipal Planning Act.
Subd. 2. Membership. The Planning Commission consists of seven members
appointed in the manner set forth in this subsection. Members of the Commission are
appointed by the Council for staggered terms of three years, expiring on March 3 1 " of
• each year.
Subd. 3. Officers; Meetings. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Planning
Commission are appointed by the Commission from among its membership for the term
of one year. The Commission shall adopt its own bylaws with the approval of the City
Council. All members of the Commission may vote on all questions before the
Commission. No member of the Commission may vote on any question in which the
member has fiduciary interest, either directly or indirectly. The Commission shall
determine in its bylaws the date and time of its meetings and shall set such public
hearings as are necessary and desirable, or as required by law or this Code.
Subd. 4. Powers and Duties. The Planning Commission shall have the powers and
duties allowed under State law, including:
(a) To prepare a Comprehensive Plan for the future development of the City that
is submitted to the Council for implementation and to recommend
amendments of the Plan to the Council from time to time as may be necessary
or desirable.
(b) To initiate, direct, and review, from time to time, a study of the provisions of
the Zoning Code and the subdivision regulations and to report to the Council
its advice and recommendations with respect thereto.
•
• (c) To study applications and proposals for amendments to the Zoning Code and
applications for special permits and to advise the Council of its
recommendations thereon.
(d) To study preliminary plats and to advise the Council of its recommendations
thereof.
(e) To act in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters wherein powers are
assigned to the Council by state law concerning comprehensive planning,
zoning, platting, changes in streets, and other matters of a general planning
nature.
Subd. 5. Reports. The Commission shall make an annual written report to the
Council, not later than March 3Is' of each calendar year, containing the Commission's
recommendations for the ensuing year.
Section 6. The City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended by adding
a section to be numbered 2-46.05, which shall read as follows:
Park and Recreation Commission.
Subd. 1. Creation. There is established a Park and Recreation Commission for the
City.
Subd. 2. Membership. The Park and Recreation Commission consists of seven
members appointed in the manner set forth in this subsection. Members of the
Commission are appointed by the Council for staggered terms of three years expiring on
March 31St of each year.
Subd. 3. Officers; Meetings. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Park &
Recreation Commission are appointed by the Commission from among its membership
for the term of one year. The Commission shall adopt its own bylaws with the approval
of the City Council. All members of the Commission may vote on all questions before
the Commission. No member of the Commission may vote on any question in which the
member has fiduciary interest, either directly or indirectly. The Commission shall
determine in its bylaws the date and time of its meetings and shall set such public
hearings as are necessary and desirable or as required by law or this Code.
Subd. 4. Powers and Duties. The Park and Recreation Commission shall have the
following powers and duties:
(a) To hold meetings of its members, to consider such matters pertaining to parks
and public recreation programs in the City as shall be referred to the
Commission by the Council, or as the members of the Commission
themselves deem proper.
is
• (b) To prepare a comprehensive plan for the future development of the City park
and recreation system, to be submitted to the City Council for implementation,
and to maintain said plan, and recommend amendments of the plan to the City
Council, as may become necessary or desirable.
(c) To act in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters relating to park and
recreation in the City.
Subd. 5. Reports. The Commission shall make an annual written report to the
Council, not later than March 31 S` of each calendar year, containing the Commission's
recommendations for the ensuing year.
Section 7. The City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended by adding
a section to be numbered 2-46.07, which shall read as follows:
Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.354, a Board of Adjustments and Appeals is
hereby established. The Planning Commission shall serve as the Board of Adjustments
and Appeals.
Section 8. The City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended by adding
a section to be numbered 2-46.09, which shall read as follows:
•
Environmental Commission.
Subd. 1. Commission Established. The Environmental Commission is established to
provide the residents of Chanhassen with opportunities to improve the quality of their
environment, address issues that affect the city's natural resources, provide
environmental education to the public, bring a comprehensive perspective to
environmental issues, and advocate the benefits and necessity of Chanhassen's natural
resources.
Subd. 2. Membership. The Environmental Commission consists of seven members
appointed in the manner set forth in this subsection. Members of the Commission are
appointed by the Council for staggered terms of three years expiring on March 31S` of
each year.
Subd. 3. Officers; Meetings. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the
Environmental Commission are appointed by the Commission from among its
membership for the term of one year. The Commission shall adopt its own bylaws with
the approval of the City Council. All members of the Commission may vote on all
questions before the Commission. No member of the Commission may vote on any
question in which the member has fiduciary interest, either directly or indirectly. The
Commission shall determine in its bylaws the date and time of its meetings and shall set
• such public hearings as are necessary and desirable or as required by law or this Code.
• Subd. 4. Powers and Duties. The Environmental Commission has the following
powers and duties:
(a) The Environmental Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the City
Council and Planning Commission in addressing the needs of the environment
as directed by the City Council. All final decisions are to be made by the City
Council.
(b) The Environmental Commission will consider and make recommendations at
the direction of the City Council regarding environmental issues.
(c) The Environmental Commission will make recommendations at the direction of
the City Council regarding funding for environmental projects.
(d) The Environmental Commission may propose studies to the City Council and
make recommendations according to the results.
(e) The Environmental Commission will coordinate services with other
governmental and private agencies for related issues.
Subd. 5. Reports. The Environmental Commission shall make an annual written
report to the Council, not later than March 31 st of each calendar year, containing the
• Commission's recommendations for the ensuing year.
Section 9. The City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended by adding
a section to be numbered 2-46.11, which shall read as follows:
Senior Commission.
Subd. 1. Commission Established. The Senior Commission serves as an advisory
body to the City Council in addressing the special needs of people over age 55 living in
Chanhassen. They consider and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the
special needs of seniors in the areas of transportation, information and assistance,
independent living in the home, social and recreational programs, senior center and senior
housing, but are not limited to these issues. All final decisions are made by the City Council.
Subd. 2. Membership. The Senior Commission consists of seven members
appointed in the manner set forth in this subsection. Members of the Commission are
appointed by the Council for staggered terms of three years, expiring on March 31 st of
each year.
Subd. 3. Officers; Meetings. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Senior
Commission are appointed by the Commission from among its membership for the term
of one year. The Commission shall adopt its own bylaws with the approval of the City
. Council. All members of the Commission may vote on all questions before the
. Commission. No member of the Commission may vote on any question in which the
member has fiduciary interest, either directly or indirectly. The Commission shall
determine in its bylaws the date and time of its meetings and shall set such public
hearings as are necessary and desirable or as required by law or this Code.
Subd. 4. Powers and Duties. The Senior Commission shall have the following
powers and duties:
(a) They make recommendations to the City Council regarding funding for special
services to be provided for citizens over age 55.
(b) They may propose needs studies for this age group where necessary and make
recommendations to the City Council based on the results.
(c) They coordinate services with other governments and private agencies for this
age group.
Subd. 5. Reports. The Commission shall make an annual written report to the
Council, not later than the last day of March of each calendar year, containing the
Commission's recommendations for the ensuing year.
Section 10. The City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended by
• adding a section to be numbered 2-46.15, which shall read as follows:
Resignations and Removal from Commissions. Commissioners may resign voluntarily or
may be removed from office by a majority vote of the City Council. Vacancies on any
advisory board or commission shall be filled by appointment with a majority vote of the
City Council. Vacancies shall be announced in the city's official newspaper and posted
within City Hall. Applications shall be available at the City Clerk's office and shall be
forwarded to the City Council within the time prescribed.
Section 11. The City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended by
adding a section to be numbered 2-46.17, which shall read as follows:
Compensation. Commissioners shall serve without compensation.
Section 12. Section 2-56 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The city economic development authority is authorized to exercise on behalf of the city
all of the powers conferred by Minnesota Statures section 462C.01 to 462C.08, including
without limitation, the power to adopt a housing plan and program and to issue and sell
mortgage revenue bonds for single family housing.
Section 13. Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen,
• Minnesota, is hereby repealed.
6
•
Section 14. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 2004, by the City Council of
the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota
o d Gerhardt, City Manager
l
Thomas A. Furlong, Ma or
(Summary Ordinance Published in the Chanhassen Villager on January 22, 2004)
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
• CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
•
0
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.363
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
ADMINISTRATION.
The purpose of this code amendment is to specify Robert's Rules of Order, Newly
Revised, Tenth Edition as the procedural guide for hearings, update the city's organizational
structure and consolidate and provide uniform standards for city commissions. This
amendment also repeals the Public Safety Commission.
A printed copy of Ordinance No. 363 is available for inspection by any person
during regular office hours at the office of the City Manager/Clerk.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION this 12th day of
January 2004, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager/Clerk
(Summary Ordinance Published in the Chanhassen Villager on January 22, 2004).
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN
COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
363
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 OF CHANHASSEN
CITY CODE
ADMINISTRATION.
The purpose of this code
amendment is to specify Robert's
Rules ofOrder, Newly Revised, Tenth
Edition as, the procedural guide for
hearings, update the city's
organizational structure and
consolidate and provide uniform
standards for city commissions. This
amendment also repeals the Public
Safety Commission.
A printed copy of Ordinance No.
363 is available for inspection by any
person during regular office hours at
the office of the City Manager/Clerk.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND
APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION
this 12th day of January 2004, by the
City Council of the City of
Chanhassen.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager/
Clerk
(Published in the Chanhassen
Villager on Thursday, January 22,
2004; No. 4075)
Affidavit of Publication
Southwest Suburban Publishing
State of Minnesota)
)SS.
County of Carver )
Laurie A. Hartmann, being duly sworn, on oath says that she is the publisher or the authorized
agent of the publisher of the newspapers known as the Chaska Herald and the Chanhassen Vil-
lager and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as follows:
(A) These newspapers have complied with the requirements constituting qualification as a legal
newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02, 331A.07, and other applicable laws, as
amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached to this Affidavit and identified as No 4
was published on the date or dates and in the newspaper stated in the attached Notice and said
Notice is hereby incorporated as part of this Affidavit. Said notice was cut from the columns of
the newspaper specified. Printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both
inclusive, and is hereby acknowledged as being the kind and size of type used in the composition
and publication of the Notice:
abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz
Laurie A. Hartmann
Subscribed and sworn before me on
'Oew
this day of 2004mF�
GWEN M. RAQUENZ
NOTARY PUBLIC MINNESOTA
- M Commission Expires Jan. 31, 2M
y XP
Notary Public
RATE INFORMATION
Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space.... $22.00 per column inch
Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter ................................ $22.00 per column inch
Rate actually charged for the above matter ............................................... $10.85 per column inch