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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 2008
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, and Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul
Oehme, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Richard & Janet Cleveland 7380 Longview Circle
Bill Thibault 11712 Wayzata Boulevard
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: INVITATION TO FEBRUARY FESTIVAL.
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Furlong invited all residents to February Festival being held on Saturday, February 2 and
outlined the schedule of events.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 January 14, 2008
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated January 14, 2008
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Economic Development Authority Minutes dated January 14, 2008
Resolution #2008-04:
b. Lyman Boulevard Improvement Project 06-03: Approve No
Parking Resolution.
Resolution #2008-05:
c. 2008 Inflow/Infiltration Project 08-07: Approve Plans and
Specifications; Authorize Ad for Bid.
Resolution #2008-06:
d. Liberty on Bluff Creek, Project 05-16: Accept Streets and
Utilities.
Resolution #2008-07:
e. TH 101 Gap Project 04-06: Approve MnDot Landscape
Partnership Authorization Resolution.
City Council Summary - January 28, 2008
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sgt. Peter Anderley provided an
update on personnel changes made at the first of the year, presented the Carver County Sheriff’s
reports for the month of December and year end statistics. Chief Greg Geske reported on the
activities of the Fire Department for the month of December, year end statistics and comparisons
to 2006. He introduced Rick Rice as the new Assistant Chief.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2008 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 08-01: AUTHORIZE
PREPARATION OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS.
Public Present:
Name Address
Debbie and Dick Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Jerry Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Debbie Anderson 7605 Laredo Drive
Charles Littfin 7609 Laredo Drive
Dave Johnson 711 Laredo Lane
Conrad Winkle 505 Highland Drive
George Lucas 410 Cimarron Circle
Barb Murphy 404 Cimarron Circle
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item and introduced Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn
and Associates, the consultants for the project, who gave a power point presentation on the
specifics of the 2008 Street Improvement Project. He specifically addressed the following issues
brought up by residents at the two neighborhood meetings: the proposed share of assessments
for non-residential properties versus residential properties; and considering that the project area
is a collector roadway with a school, fire station and post office located on it, is the 40% share
appropriate considering the fact that this roadway provides access to a number of different land
uses. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing, inviting residents to speak by specific roads,
asking that residents address the question of whether or not the roads in this area need to be
upgraded. Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive questioned the city’s classification of Laredo Drive
not being a collector road, reviewed the history of Laredo Drive, and because the entire city
benefits from the park, she believes the park should be properly assessed. Jerry Paulsen, 7305
Laredo Drive reiterated that vehicles are permitted in Kerber Pond Park during park hours
according to the sign that’s posted, as well as addressing the issues of traffic and the assessment
on the school. Debbie Anderson, 7605 Laredo Drive asked for clarification on the difference
between a collector road and a non-collector road in terms of assessments. Charles Littfin, 7609
Laredo Drive discussed the amount and times of traffic on Laredo Drive coming and going from
the elementary school, the amount of assessment in relation to benefit to his property value,
business assessments being less than residential, and disputing the fact that Laredo Drive is a
residential roadway. Dave Johnson, 711 Laredo Lane stated the problem is not whether the road
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City Council Summary - January 28, 2008
is a collector or non-collector, but assessments between business owners and residents. He also
asked staff to address the issue of access from Laredo Lane onto Laredo Drive. Conrad Winkle,
505 Highland Drive asked if council members had received the petition he submitted from the 8
property owners involved in this project and questioned the need for including Highland Drive in
the project, and why only 8 residents were being assessed. George Lucas, 410 Cimarron Circle,
also speaking on behalf of his neighbor Larry Anderson who lives at 401 Cimarron Circle,
questioned the different methodology being used to determine assessments. Barb Murphy, 404
Cimarron Circle objected to the assessments because she felt she was subsidizing the
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reconstruction of Laredo Lane. She brought up an article in the Star Tribune on January 27 that
talked about a task force that examined the ways cities fund road construction which concluded
that most cities abolished the use of assessments and asked the city council to also consider that.
She also noted that due to the weakening economy, she questioned whether this was the correct
time to do the project and assess residents.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to close the public hearing. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The public
hearing was closed.
After discussion and comments from council, the following motion was made.
Resolution #2008-08: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that
the City Council adopt a resolution, (amended to delete the phrase, “council resolution
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adopted January 28 and replace with “ordered as proposed in the feasibility study”),
ordering the preparation of plans and specifications for City Project 08-01. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF MAPLE LEAF AWARD TO
CRAIG PETERSON.
Mayor Furlong presented Craig Peterson with the Maple Leaf Award
and read the list of his accomplishments and years of service on various commissions and the
City Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt asked if council members had any
questions on the key financial strategies list, to give him a call. He also asked all residents
interested in filling the vacancy left by Craig Peterson, to obtain an application on the City’s web
site, noting the deadline to apply is Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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