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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
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, Greg Sticha, Paul
Oehme, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tony Hallen 7764 Village Street
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
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 26, 2009
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated January 26, 2009
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Work Session Summary Minutes dated February 3, 2009
Resolution #2009-06:
b. 2009 Street Improvement Projects: Approve Plans and
Specifications; Authorize Advertising for Bids.
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Resolution #2009-07:
c. 77 Street Utility Project: Approve Plans and Specifications;
Authorize Advertising for Bids.
Resolution #2009-08:
d. Lift Station No. 24 Rehabilitation: Approve Quote.
e. Approve Extension of Lease for Old Village Hall, Distinctive Ventures, Inc., dba Seattle
Sutton.
f. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, April 24 Fund Raiser, St. Hubert Catholic
Community, 8201 Main Street.
City Council Summary - February 9, 2009
Resolution #2009-09:
h. Call for Sale, Crossover Refunding of $3,965,000 G.O. Library
Bonds, Series 2009A.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
WEST CENTRAL LOTUS LAKE PROJECT: AWARD CONTRACT.
Paul Oehme
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reviewed the scope of the project and the bids that were opened on January 29. Councilman
McDonald asked staff to explain how well they checked on the low bidder, Minnesota Dirt
Works, and their confidence level that they could complete the project on time and within the
scope. Councilwoman Ernst asked if everybody bid on the same scope of project without
alternatives. Councilman Litsey asked about concerns with thawing and erosion, and where
access will occur. Mayor Furlong asked what prompted this project to be identified as a need,
and a possible funding partnership with the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about feedback from the neighborhood and her interest in seeing
the city and watershed district work together on projects. The council asked for clarification that
this project would improvement water quality and quantity issues associated with runoff into
Lotus Lake. There was no one present from the public to speak on this item. Todd Gerhardt
suggested the council meet with members of the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek watershed district
to discussed the city’s priorities and desire to work together on this and future projects. After
council comments the following motion was made.
Resolution #2009-10: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council approves a construction contract in the amount of $261,483 to
Minnesota Dirt Works for work to be performed on the West Central Lotus Lake Drainage
Improvement Project. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman McDonald commented on the success of
February Festival. Mayor Furlong recognized all the organizations who helped with the event.
Todd Gerhardt read the names of the winners.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman McDonald thanked Councilman Litsey
for including the information about the social host ordinance.
Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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