CC SUM 2007 12 10
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 10, 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, Todd Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Jill Sinclair
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Dwight Koning 7361 Longview Circle
Kurt Papke Planning Commission
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Janet & Jerry Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Laura Wondra 9390 Foxford Road
Madison Miller 8500 Allegheny Circle
Erin Schliesman 843 Ramsey Avenue
Quinlyn Mullaney 2251 Stone Creek Lane
Kristine Kubisiak 1461 Heron Drive
Ally Jagodzinski 18370 Nicklaus Way
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PRESENTATION OF 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS.
Mayor Furlong presented the 2007 Environmental Excellence Awards to Dale Rusch for his
annual monitoring of blue bird nesting boxes in the city parks and around his home; Eckankar for
their ongoing natural resources stewardship; and General Mills for their volunteer effort with the
planting of rain gardens at Lake Ann Park.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman Peterson 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 November 26, 2007
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated November 26, 2007
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated December 3, 2007
-Truth in Taxation Hearing Minutes dated December 3, 2007
City Council Summary - December 10, 2007
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated November 20, 2007
Resolution #2007-73:
b. 2008 Street Reconstruction Project 08-1, Laredo Drive: Approve
Feasibility Study and Call for Public Hearing.
c. Lyman Boulevard Project 06-03: Approval of Agreement.
Resolution #2007-74:
d. Wells 12 & 13, Project Nos. 08-04 & 08-05: Approve Plans and
Specifications; Authorize Advertising for Bids.
nd
Resolution #2007-75:
e. Frontier 2 Addition, Project 04-16: Accept Pond
Improvements.
Resolution #2007-76:
g. Approve Resolution Authorizing Early Retirement of 1998C GO
Water Revenue Bonds, 1999A GO Bonds, and 2001B GO Improvement Bonds.
h. Approval of City Code Amendment to Chapter 20 re: Interim Use Permits for Antennas
on Rooftops over 15 Feet in Height.
i. Rosemount, 8200 Market Boulevard: Approval of Interim Use Permit to Allow a
Temporary Antenna on Top of their Building.
j. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, St. Hubert's Catholic Community, 8201
Main Street.
k. Award of Consultant Contract to Barr Engineering for Design Services for School Well
Improvements (New Well 14), Project 08-08.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Tom Devine, 7640 South Shore Drive expressed his
appreciation to the city staff in working with the neighborhood association and constructive
criticism that went into the process of planning where the wellhead was going to be and
minimizing what was originally part of the plan to build a long driveway and a long retaining
wall and scale it back from what it was initially.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE 2008 BUDGET AND LEVY AND THE 2008-2012
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Greg Sticha reviewed the budget and CIP review process and gave a power point presentation
highlighting what is included in the 2008 budget and 2008-2012 CIP. Councilwoman Ernst
asked that the budget and tax levy be voted on separately from the CIP. After comments from
council members, the following motions were made.
2
City Council Summary - December 10, 2007
Resolution #2007-77: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the
City Council approve a resolution adopting the 2008 budget and establishing tax levies for
2007, collectible in 2008. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst who opposed and
the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
Resolution #2007-78: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the
City Council approve a resolution adopting the CIP for years 2008-2012 in the total
amount of $85,536,300.00. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF CITY CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4 RE: FEES.
Greg Sticha
presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ernst asked staff to expand on the DNR's
requirements in relation to the utility fees for water. Councilman Litsey asked staff to clarify
how the tier fee system works.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council adopt the
attached ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Chanhassen City Code as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
1(f). APPROVAL OF 2008 POLICE CONTRACT.
Councilwoman Ernst pulled this item from the consent agenda to vote on separately, and
explained her justification for voting against the 2008 police contract. After comments from the
council, the following motion was made.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council approve
the 2008 police contract as presented. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst who
opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS OF THE CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council approve a
3.75% increase in the City Manager's compensation for 2008. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Peterson provided an update on Southwest Transit reaching a milestone of one
million riders in one year for the first time. Councilwoman Ernst commented on the impact of
the opening of Highway 312. Mayor Furlong commented on the Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt reminded the council of their
th
strategic planning session for Saturday, January 5 at 8:30 in the Fountain Conference Room and
extended his thanks to the snow plowing crew for their efforts in the recent snowfall events.
3
City Council Summary - December 10, 2007
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 8:25 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
4