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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 11, 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, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul
Oehme, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald
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 July 28, 2008
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated July 28, 2008
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated July 15, 2008
-Park and Recreation Commission Summary Minutes dated May 28, 2008
c. Approval of Amendments to Chapter 20 of the City Code Concerning Signs.
Resolution #2008-44:
d. Approval of Resolution Ordering Abatement of Hazardous
Buildings.
Resolution #2008-45:
e. Approval of Resolution Appointing Election Judges.
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g. Approve Contract for Arboretum Business Park 7 Addition, Phase II Trail Construction.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
1B. APPROVE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR DOWNTOWN
TRANSIT STATION SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
Councilwoman Ernst requested this item be tabled in order for her to take time to understand the
complexities of the project. Mayor Furlong explained that this is a necessary step in the process
with the City working as a facilitator between all the parties involved.
City Council Summary - August 11, 2008
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City
Council approve the Engineering Consultant contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc. for the downtown Southwest Transit Park and Ride facility site improvements. All
voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst who opposed, and the motion carried with a
vote of 4 to 1.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Ernst, along with Councilwoman Tjornhom
and Mayor Furlong, commented on the neighborhood events which were held for National Night
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Out on Tuesday evening, August 5.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt thanked the local Target for their
corporate sponsorship in the community and National Night Out, along with updates on
construction projects and the Water Wise Program.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Mayor Furlong discussed mutual aid in response to the
letter from the City Manager of Eden Prairie.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald 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 7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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