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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 28, 2010
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, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, Roger Knutson, Greg Sticha, and Terry Jeffery
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jessica Miller CenterPoint Energy
Mark Fischer 2407 Bridle Creek Trail
Scott Walz 9117 Springfield Drive
Todd Neils 990 Saddlebrook Curve
Liz Hoffman 6891 Utica Lane
Mike & Kressin Krause 7050 Utica Lane
Steve Hansen 5723 Kipling Avenue, Minnetonka
Larry Lovig 2475 Gunflint Court
Nate, Ben, Hayden, Grant, Baseball Concession Stand
Hans, Brander and Thorson
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: INVITATION TO 4 OF JULY CELEBRATION.
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Mayor Furlong read an invitation to the City’s 4 of July celebration activities on July 3 and
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CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald 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 June 14, 2010
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated June 14, 2010
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated June 15, 2010
Resolution #2010-61:
b. Approve Resolution Accepting Lake Ann Park Concession Stand
Donation from CAA and Various Contractors.
City Council Summary - June 28, 2010
Resolution #2010-62:
c. Chanhassen Station: Concur with Bid and Recommend that
Southwest Transit Award a Contract to Shaw-Lindquist Associates, Inc.
Resolution #2010-63:
d. Medical Arts Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project 10-05: Approve
(Councilman McDonald recused
Plans and Specifications; Authorize Ad for Bids.
himself from the vote on this item.)
f. Approve Amendments to City Code Concerning Chapter 1, Definitions and Chapter 20,
Signage, Parking and Road Classification.
g. Approve Fireworks Display Permit for July 4, Lake Minnewashta, Americana Fireworks
Display Company.
Resolution #2010-64:
i. Approve Resolution Accepting Grant from CenterPoint Energy in
the amount of $1,894 for Confined Space Heat/Ventilation Unit and Gas Ammonia
Detectors for the Fire Department.
j. Approve Pay Equity Report.
k. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Harvest Festival, August 21 & 22, St.
Hubert Catholic Community, 8201 Main Street.
l. Approval of Amendment #1, Water Tower Antennae Agreement, Nextel West
Corporation, West 76th Street Water Tower.
Resolution #2010-65:
j. Accept Donation to the Senior Center from the Family of
Rosemary Smith.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0 except on item
(d) where Councilman McDonald recused himself from the vote. 1(d) passed with a vote of
4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Jessica Miller, Field Supervisor with CenterPoint Energy,
presented a grant in the amount of $1,894 for Fire Department equipment. Mayor Furlong
recognized Todd Neils, President of CAA; Steve Hansen, Hansen Hometech; Mike Krause, K2
Electric; and Mark Fisher, Milestone Builders and Remodelers for their help in coordinating
efforts to obtain volunteer efforts from across the city which resulted in an investment of over
$21,000 to remodel the Lake Ann concession stand.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES.
Lt. Jim Olson asked residents
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to use caution over the 4 of July weekend and made residents aware of garage burglaries that
have been occurring in the city of Minnetonka over the past couple weeks. He thanked Paul
Oehme for some recent roadway projects that are going to help with traffic safety around the city
before asking if there were any questions on the monthly reports from May. Chief Roger
Smallback noted that calls for service were average for May but above average for June month to
date.
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City Council Summary - June 28, 2010
RENEWAL OF PERMIT FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES).
Terry Jeffery presented the highlights of the NPDES annual permit. Mayor Furlong opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and without objection the public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Phase II Annual Report, as attached to this memorandum, and
authorizes the distribution of the Annual Report to the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: E. APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR GRANT APPLICATION
FOR ROADWAY AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT TH 101 AND PLEASANT VIEW
ROAD.
Councilman McDonald recused himself from discussion and voting on this item. Paul Oehme
reviewed the scope of the projects involved in the grant application. Councilwoman Ernst asked
about the additional cost for right-of-way, why Eden Prairie doesn’t feel this project would
benefit their residents, and what happens if the costs go over what’s been projected. Mayor
Furlong asked staff to explain the grant process. Councilman Litsey asked staff to re-approach
Eden Prairie to partner in this project. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for reassurance from
staff that the City is not going to be spending half a million dollars to make these improvements
and then 5 years later the road is redone.
Resolution #2010-66: Mayor Furlong moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
City Council approves a Resolution of Support for a Grant Application for Roadway and
Trail Improvements at TH 101 and Pleasant View Road. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. (Councilman McDonald recused himself from
the vote).
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong provided an update on the approval process
for the downtown park and ride transit facility construction.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt and Paul Oehme provided an
update on the Powers Boulevard Improvement Project.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION:
None.
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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim
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