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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2010
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
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul
Oehme, Todd Hoffman, Jerry Ruegemer, and Susan Bill
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: PRESENTATION OF PARK AND RECREATION
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS.
Mayor Furlong, along with Park and Recreation Commission Chairman Jeff Daniel and
Commissioner Elise Ryan presented the Park and Recreation Volunteer Service awards to the
following: Mark Halla from Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center; Chanhassen Lion’s
Club President Denny Fisher, Jim Lyon and Fran Shepherd; and Greg Drewiske and Danny
Hatton who provided instructional support for the Chanhassen Park and Recreation youth
football program over the past year.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS:
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to designate the Chanhassen
Villager as the City’s official newspaper. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Litsey seconded to appoint Jerry McDonald
as Acting Mayor. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to confirm Roger Smallback for a
2 year term as Chanhassen Fire Chief. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst 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 14, 2009
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated December 14, 2009
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Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated December 8,
2009
Resolution #2010-01:
b. Approve Traffic Control Signal Agreement No. 87681M with
MnDOT for Highway 101 South of TH 5 to Lyman Boulevard.
Resolution #2010-02:
c. Approve Resolutions Designating Old 212 and Highway 101
South of TH 5 to Lyman Boulevard as County State Aid Highways.
Resolution #2010-03:
d. Hidden Creek Meadows, Project 05-12: Accept Street and
Utilities.
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e. Table Gleason Variance, 2111 Pinehurst Drive (Lot 22, Block 1, Pinehurst 2 Addition):
Request for an After-the-Fact Hard Surface Coverage Variance. Applicant: US Home
Corporation.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Mark Halla publicly thanked the City Council and city staff
for their vision and leadership in the community.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2010 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 10-01: PUBLIC
HEARING; AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
RED CEDAR POINT ROAD AREA.
Public Present:
Name Address
Gary & Karen Peterson 3632 Hickory Road
Jeff Souba 14025 Vale Court, Eden Prairie
Curt Wedes 3716 Hickory Road
Richard Comer 3800 Red Cedar Point
Jim Gulstrand 3831 Red Cedar Point
Bernard J. Leach 3830 Red Cedar Point
Dorothy Downing 7200 Juniper Avenue
Alfred & Carla Smith 7314 Hickory Road
Kevin Clark 3841 Red Cedar Point
Greg Datillo 3703 South Cedar Road & 7201 Juniper Avenue
Dave Bangasser 3633 South Cedar Road
Ann Osborne 3815 Red Cedar Point
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on the feasibility study for the Red Cedar Point area street
improvements. Kevin Kawlewski, an engineer with WSB and Associates gave a power point
presentation outlining the details of the project. Councilman McDonald asked staff to explain
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the impact of not doing the project. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the concern over tree
loss. Councilwoman Ernst was also concerned about the impact of doing nothing citing
examples of where patching has raised the level of the road, storm water management issues and
asked what has been done to minimize costs. Mayor Furlong asked about access during
construction and clarified that the assessment terms are just place holders at this time. Final
terms will be discussed at the assessment hearing. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing.
Curt Wedes, 3716 Hickory Road opposed locating the pipe from the storm water pond along his
property line and dumping onto his beach. He was okay with the street and watermain project.
He spoke for his neighbor, Alfred Smith who was also opposed to the installation of the pipe.
Ric Anding, 3715 South Cedar asked for clarification on when the triangle of land between Red
Cedar Point and South Cedar behind Greg Datillo’s house was designated as wetland. He
opposed the project because he felt that that wetland area was a better location for the storm
water pond than where it is currently proposed. He also had concern with the proposed 25 foot
radius turn which would impact his vacant 8,000 square foot lot, making it unbuildable.
Gary Peterson, 3632 Hickory Road asked for clarification of being double assessed for his
property and where the storm water pond is being proposed. He outlined the reasons he did not
like the location of the proposed pond, suggesting that the water be directed to the city owned
property with an underground storm water system. He also suggested plugging up the manhole
covers and asked about the status of power pole lines.
Barney Leach, 3930 Red Cedar Point, having lived on Red Cedar Point for almost 81 years and
having paid for the sewer and water when it was put in, felt the City should bond for these
improvements rather than assess property owners.
Al Smith, 7314 Hickory Road expressed concern with the outlet pipe emptying out onto his
sandy beach.
Gary Cobb, 3859 Red Cedar Point asked for clarification on how the assessments for the
townhouse properties were calculated and why those people who don’t have frontage on Red
Cedar Point are getting assessed. He also had concern that in the mid 80’s he was assessed as an
oversized lot for the sewer and water project and if this improvement project would increase
taxes.
Dave Bangasser, 3633 South Cedar Road asked why the defective manhole covers were not
being fixed with this project and suggested widening the pavement width on South Cedar Drive
to better accommodate parking.
Jim Gulstrand, 3831 Red Cedar Point asked for clarification on what portion of road was being
torn up with the project.
Kevin Clark, 3841 Red Cedar Point asked about reduction in water usage during construction,
the possibility of using Lake St. Joe for wetland replacement, clarification of the scope of the
watermain construction between the road and the residences, the aggressive timeline being
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proposed for the project, allowing the use of the parking lot at Roundhouse Park for overnight
parking during construction, and flexibility in the interest rate and term of the assessments.
Ann Osborne speaking on behalf of Elizabeth Novack who lives at 7201 Juniper Avenue who is
very much opposed to the construction of the storm water pond.
Jeff Souba, 3617 Red Cedar Point explained that this property is their summer cabin and was
concerned with the timing of the project being over the summer months.
Greg Datillo who lives at 7201 Juniper Avenue and owns a cabin at 3703 South Cedar, after
thanking the council for all their hard work and accomplishments gave a power point
presentation showing pictures of the Red Cedar Point neighborhood highlighting the diversity of
homes, providing historical information, building setbacks to the road, trees, wetlands,
stormwater runoff patterns in the area, unwanted change of character of neighborhood, financial
impact on residents (especially retired), lowering the interest rate from 6%, and asked that the
City Council not approve the proposed resolution.
Mayor Furlong and the City Manager clarified what is associated with the authorization of the
preparation of plans and specs.
Dorothy Downing, 7200 Juniper Avenue asked why the rain can’t be left to puddle and evaporate
like it’s always done.
Ric Anding suggested running the Red Cedar Point stormwater sewer system into the
Minnewashta Parkway stormwater sewer system.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to close the public hearing.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The public
hearing was closed.
After comments from council members, the following motion was made.
Resolution #2010-04: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council order the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2010 Street
Reconstruction Project 10-01(b), Red Cedar Point Neighborhood. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
(The City Council took a short recess at this point in the meeting.)
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: UPDATE ON PROJECTS AND LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES, SENATOR JULIANNE ORTMAN.
Senator Julianne Ortman discussed issues the legislature will face in the next session with the
projected revenue shortfall, budget deficits, and the need to shrink government. She suggested
meeting with the council in a work session to discuss legislative priorities and two Bills she’s
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submitting and challenged the City to take a leadership role in outlining how to handle bond
rating, cash flow and other issues which could be helpful to other cities.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Furlong provided an updated on the leadership meeting with Eastern Carver County
School Districts that he and Mr. Gerhardt attended on Saturday where they discussed trail
connectivity between cities, economic development and educational issues. Todd Gerhardt
noted that the Carver County Community Development Agency has acquired 36 acres in the City
of Carver and informed council members of the Southwest Transit Summit on Wednesday.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt stated he would arrange a tour of the new public works facility prior to an
upcoming meeting.
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 5 to 0. The City
Council meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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