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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 2008
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, and Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate
Aanenson, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong informed the public of the new video and
audio system, and welcomed any comments from the viewing public.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS:
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to appoint the Chanhassen
Villager as the City's official newspaper. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to appoint Councilwoman
Tjornhom as Acting Mayor. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 4 to 0.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to appoint Mayor
Furlong as the city's representative on the Southwest Transit Commission. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to reaffirm the appointment of
Gregg Geske as Fire Chief. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 4 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 December 10, 2007
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated December 10, 2007
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated December 4, 2007
City Council Summary - January 14, 2008
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated November 27,
2007
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated December 11,
2007
b. Lift Station No. 3, Project 07-03: Approve Quote for Generator.
Resolution #2008-01:
c. 2008 Sealcoat Project 08-06: Approval of Plans and
Specifications and Authorize Advertising for Bids.
d. Accept Resignation of Councilman Craig Peterson.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
1(E). APPROVAL OF MPCA GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION.
Councilwoman
Ernst asked for clarification on the amount of the grant request and associated matching dollars.
Resolution #2008-02:Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to
approve the MPCA Grant Application Resolution. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
1(F). WELLS 12 & 13 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 08-04 & 08-05: APPROVE BID
AND AWARD CONTRACT.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification on the amount of the bid, and it's effect on the cost
per gallon rate.
Resolution #2008-03: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to
award a construction contract for the Well Numbers 12 and 13 Improvement Project
Numbers 08-04 and 08-05 to Mark J. Traut Wells in the amount of $1,261,950.00. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Paul Oehme introduced Brian Lemont from Barr Engineering
who provided an update on the new well construction projects. Councilwoman Ernst asked
about the possible risks involved with this project.
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE,
APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANTS NORTH, INC. DBA APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD
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GRILL & BAR, 590 WEST 79 STREET.
Laurie Hokkanen presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to approve the request
for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Applebee's Restaurants North, LLC dba
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar at 590 West 79 Street. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
DISCUSS CITY COUNCIL VACANCY.
Mayor Furlong discussed the vacancy on the City
Council left by the appointment of Councilman Craig Peterson to the Metropolitan Council. He
outlined the process for accepting applications from interested parties and associated time line
for that appointment.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt informed the council of the
opening of the Lifetime Fitness corporate headquarters, a visit by Congressman Klein discussing
road projects in Chanhassen, and funding from Met Council for the pedestrian underpass on
Highway 41 near Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
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 4 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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