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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilwoman Ernst
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Greg Sticha
and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong announced that the City Council meeting
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scheduled for September 22 has been cancelled.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated August 25, 2008
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated August 25, 2008
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated August 12, 2008
b. Table the Amendments to Chapter 20 of the City Code Concerning Zoning Regulations,
including Summary Ordinance for Publication Purposes.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION ON GOCARVERGO, ALLISON
ISHIZAKI, CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH.
Todd Hoffman introduced Allison Ishizaki who gave a power point presentation on
GoCarverGo, a new initiative being put out by Carver County Public Health and other partners
throughout the county.
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PUBLIC HEARING: LIBERTY ON BLUFF CREEK: VACATION OF DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENT.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong called the public hearing to
order. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2008- 46: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that
the City Council approve the easement vacation for Lot 27, Block 1, Liberty on Bluff Creek
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subject to the filing Liberty on Bluff Creek 3 Addition plat and development contract. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
NEW PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING, PARK PLACE:
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
$7,550,000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (NOT A PUBLIC HEARING).
C.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT (NOT A PUBLIC
HEARING).
D.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR GRADING (NOT A
PUBLIC HEARING).
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on item 4(a), outlining the funding process for the public
facilities. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the amount requested for the CIP general
obligation bonds, and what that amount will pay for. The public hearing for item 4(a) was
opened. No one spoke at the public hearing.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald 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 to consider approval of a proposed Capital Improvement Program for
Public Facilities and preliminary approval for issuance of Capital Improvement Program
General Obligation Bonds was closed.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on items 4(c) and (d). Councilman Litsey asked about the
difference in the price of the bid from Oertel Architects from the other two bidders.
Resolution #2008-46A: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution approving the creation of a CIP plan and
adoption of a resolution giving preliminary approval of issuance of General Obligation
Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, not to exceed $8.5 million from 2008 to 2012. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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Resolution #2008-47: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution providing for the sale of $7,550,000 of General
Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
direct staff to enter into an architectural contract with Oertel Architects, Ltd. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves an Interim Use Permit to permit up to 15,000 cubic yards of fill, plans prepared
by the City of Chanhassen Engineering Department dated August 4, 2008 and adopts the
attached Findings of Fact, subject to the following conditions:
1.A demolition permit is required for the removal of any structure(s).
2.If future construction in this area is anticipated, these soils must be engineered for the
intended structural loads and their placement must be properly compacted and tested as
required by such soil engineering. A report, verifying placement, compaction and soil
suitability, from the testing agency will be required before building permits will be issued.
3.Install tree protection fencing at grading limits on north, where applicable, and west sides
prior to grading.
4.Clearing limits shall be inspected by the Environmental Resources Specialist prior to any tree
removal.
5.Wetland boundary, as field identified, needs to be shown on the drawing.
6.Grading limits need to be modified to avoid impacts to the revised wetland boundary.
7.Category 2 erosion control blanket needs to be shown on the slope in the northeast corner of
the property.
8.All exposed soil areas must be stabilized within seven (7) days after the construction activity
in that portion has temporarily or permanently ceased.
9.All disturbed areas shall be seeded with Mn/DOT Mixture 150 at 40 lbs/acre and mulched
with Type 2 mulch disc-anchored at 2 tons/acre upon completion of grading for the interim
use permit.
10.The grading plan should be adjusted so that the drainage areas will not be altered, otherwise
drainage calculations are required.
11.The existing sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer and drainage and utility easements
must be shown on the plan.
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12.The grading limits in the northeast corner of Lot 6 must be shifted in order to maintain
minimum 7.5 feet of cover over the watermain.
13.Provide additional information to the Metropolitan Council in order to determine the
maximum extent of grading allowed over the sanitary sewer.
14.Abide by the Metropolitan Council’s conditions of approval, if any.
15.Permitted hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday with no work permitted on Sunday or legal holidays.
16.The interim use permit will expire one year from the date of City Council approval. The
permit may be renewed on an annual basis subject to City Council approval. Request for an
extension must be submitted 45 days prior to the expiration date.
17.All permits must be acquired prior to grading, including but not limited to a watershed
district permit, and a Minnesota Pollution Control NPDES stormwater permit. A stormwater
pollution prevention plan must be submitted to the City for review by Carver Soil and Water
Conservation District.
18.The grading plan must be signed by an engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
2009 BUDGET: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE
2009 PRELIMINARY LEVY.
Greg Sticha reviewed the changes requested by council at their previous work sessions. Mayor
Furlong asked staff to clarify the comparison with previous year budget numbers. After
comments from council members, and discussion regarding the suggestion by Councilwoman
Tjornhom that the budget increase be lowered from 3.45% to a 3% increase, the following
motion was made.
Resolution #2008-48: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution establishing the 2009 preliminary levy at
$10,130,014 and approves total general fund expenditures of $9,914,549. All voted in favor,
except Councilman Litsey who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Tjornhom noted that she enjoyed reading the
CSO report in the correspondence packet. Mayor Furlong gave a reminder about the Dave
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Huffman Memorial Race on Saturday, September 13.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt announced that the Senior Expo
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was taking place in the Senior Center on Friday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
invited council members to tour with the Planning Commission to look at a variety of sites on
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Tuesday, September 16th and gave an update various road projects within the city. He also
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announced that Assistant City Manager, Laurie Hokkanen had a baby boy on August 29.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman McDonald 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 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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