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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 25, 2010
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 Councilman McDonald
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, and Todd
Hoffman
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong read an invitation to the City’s February
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Festival being held on Saturday, February 6 at Lake Ann Park and outlined the schedule of
events.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey 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 11, 2010
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated January 11, 2010
Resolution #2010-05:
b. Well No. 14, Project 10-03: Award Construction Contract.
Resolution #2010-06:
c. Audubon Road Reconstruction Project 10-03: Accept Feasibility
Report; Call Public Hearing.
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Resolution #2010-07:
d. Frontier 3 Addition: Accept Streets and Utilities.
Resolution #2010-08:
f. Resolution Approving List for 2010 State Bonding Projects.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
PRESENTATION OF EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD DUCK
NESTING BOXES, STAN ROJINA, TROOP 347.
Stan Rojina outlined the process of planning and constructing 10 wood duck nesting boxes which
he donated to the City of Chanhassen.
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PRESENTATION OF PARK AND RECREATION SERVICE AWARD TO JUGGBROS.
Mayor Furlong presented the Park and Recreation Service Award to Brett and Blake Szalapski
for their volunteer work in teaching kids to juggle and entertaining crowds at the Summer
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Discovery Playground Program, the Penny Carnival, the 4 of July celebration and the Senior
Center Picnic. Brett and Blake Szalapski gave a brief demonstration of their juggling skills.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jim Olson provided year end numbers through the end of December, noting a 55.2%
clearance rate for December. He provided information on the sheriff department’s facebook
page and reminded people to slow down when driving in winter weather conditions. Chief
Roger Smallback provided information on the fire department’s calls to date and year end
numbers for 2009.
2010 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 10-01: PUBLIC HEARING; CONSIDER
AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ERIE
AVENUE AREA.
Public Present:
Name Address
Jaci Parsons and Ryan Benson 8101 Dakota Lane
Jessica Boevers 8113 Erie Circle
Rick Uglum 8016 Erie Avenue
Jon & Kathe Held 8114 Erie Circle
Robert Lund 8023 Erie Avenue
Kathie Nelson 8025 Erie Avenue
Connie Hatton 8018 Erie Avenue
Mel Lenander 8103 Dakota Lane
John Cherico 8054 Erie Spur
Roger & Jeanette Schultz 8041 Erie Avenue
Paul Oehme provided background information on this project before introducing Kevin
Kawlewski with WSB and Associates who gave a presentation on the scope of the project.
Councilman McDonald asked how the City balances continually fixing utility breaks and roads
versus reconstructing. Councilwoman Ernst asked what has been done to conserve money on the
project. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing.
Jeanette Schultz, 8041 Erie Avenue asked if the City was aware of the underground springs in
the area, asked if the boulevard trees were staying or being removed, and how much of her
concrete driveway will be removed during construction.
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Rick Uglum, 8016 Erie Avenue asked for clarification of the assessment methodology (per lot
versus front frontage). When asked by Mayor Furlong his opinion on the need for the project, he
agreed the street was in bad shape in front of where he lives.
Jeanette Schultz agreed that it’s high time the street gets fixed.
Connie Hatton, 8018 Erie Avenue agreed that the street is not in very good shape. She asked for
clarification of the assessments, cost for tree removal, and if the pavement will be strong enough
to handle heavy trucks, i.e. garbage and Schwann’s.
John Cherico, 8054 Erie Spur asked for clarification on the amount of yard being torn up and
replaced, street lamps being removed and replaced, and clarification that if the bids come in
below the estimate the assessment amount will decrease. He commented that the roads are in
need of repair.
Mel Lenander, 8103 Dakota Lane asked what will happen to the stormwater drain located on the
north side of his property. He stated he voted against the project the last time it was proposed
but thinks now it’s probably needed.
Jessica Boevers, 8113 Erie Circle stated she believed Erie Avenue was in need of the project but
with a PCI score of 64, asked why Erie Circle is included. She also asked if the City has
explored contracting with one garbage hauler.
Jon Held, 8114 Erie Circle stated he was 85-90 percent for the project. He asked for clarification
of how the assessment interest rates were calculated, and replacement of existing landscaping.
Councilwoman Ernst 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 was closed.
Councilwoman Ernst asked if there were any concerns raised at the neighborhood meetings that
were not brought up in the public hearing. Mayor Furlong asked staff to clarify the need for Erie
Circle to be included in the project at this time. After comments from council members, the
following motion was made.
Resolution #2010-09: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the
City Council order the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2010 Street
Reconstruction Project #10-01A, Erie Avenue neighborhood. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Ernst thanked city staff for keeping the roads
safe during the last winter storm.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt discussed one of the City’s Key
Financial Strategies is working cooperatively with other communities in Carver County and how
the City of Chanhassen is spearheading a joint powers agreement for sealcoating.
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CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey 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 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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