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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:15 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, Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong presented the Maple Leaf Award to Planning
Commissioner Debbie Larson.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman McDonald 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 August 23, 2010
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated August 17, 2010
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated August 24, 2010
Resolution #2010-73:
b. Red Cedar Point Reconstruction Project 10-01(b): Call
Assessment Hearing.
Resolution #2010-74:
c. Resolution Approving Carver County Resolution 27-10
Establishing County State Aid Highway 61.
e. Nick’s Storage, 1900 Stoughton Avenue: Approve Extension to Deadline for Installation
of Stormwater Pond.
f. Approve Amendment to Chapter 20 of City Code Concerning Political Signs.
Resolution #2010-75:
h. Call for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Modification to the Tax
Increment Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing District Numbers 4 and 5.
Resolution #2010-76:
i. Approve Resolution Calling for the Redemption of the 2004A
G.O. Bonds.
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Resolution #2010-77:
j. Approve Resolution Calling for the Advance Refunding Sale of
the 2004B and 2005B Water Revenue Bonds.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
D. APPROVE ASSESSMENT REAPPORTIONMENT FOR PID 25.0262000, SEVER
PETERSON PARCEL.
Todd Gerhardt clarified the motion for this item.
Resolution #2010-78: Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that
the City Council adopt the attached resolution apportioning the assessments for PID
25.0262000 (Sever Peterson Parcel). All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
G. PIONEER PASS, NORTH OF PIONEER TRAIL AT BLUFF CREEK DRIVE,
APPLICANT RYLAND HOMES:
1. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
2. APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT.
Todd Gerhardt inserted dollar amounts into the staff report for the development agreement.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves the final plat for Pioneer Pass creating 41 lots, 5 outlots and right-of-way for
public streets, plans prepared by James R. Hill, Inc., dated stamped received August 20,
2010 and subject to the conditions in the staff report. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves the development contract and the construction plans and specifications for
Pioneer Pass, conditioned upon the following:
1. The applicant shall enter into the development contract and supply the City with a cash
escrow or letter of credit for $2,878,643.46 and pay a cash fee of $174,898.90.
2. The applicant’s engineer shall work with City staff in revising the construction plans to
meet City standards.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING: MEDICAL ARTS PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROJECT
10-05: ASSESSMENT HEARING; AWARD CONTRACT; APPROVE ASSESSMENT
AGREEMENT.
Councilman McDonald and Mayor Furlong recused themselves for this item due to conflicts of
interest. Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ernst asked for
clarification of the City’s portion of costs. Acting Mayor Tjornhom opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2010-79A: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the
City Council adopts the assessment roll for City Project 10-05, Medical Arts and Colonial
Square Parking Lot Rehabilitation and approves the attached Public Improvement and
Special Assessment Agreement. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 3 to 0.
Resolution #2010-79B: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the
City Council accepts the bids and awards the contract for the Medical Arts and Colonial
Square Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project 10-05 to Bituminous Roadways in the amount
of $236,820.50. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
COMMON CENTS AUTO: REQUEST TO AMEND CONDITTIONAL USE PERMIT
97-04 TO INCLUDE THE CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY TO THE WEST OF 615 FLYING
CLOUD DRIVE TO PERMIT PARKING OF USED VEHICLES; APPLICANT: CARL
“DUFF” HANSON.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the signage. Mayor Furlong asked about the number of
vehicles allowed on both sites. The applicant, Carl Hanson, explained his plans for the site.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approve the amended and restated Conditional Use Permit 97-04 for a used car dealership to
included the contiguous property to the west (PID 25-0362700) of 615 Flying Cloud Drive,
for parking and display of used vehicles, Planning Case #10-10, subject to the following
conditions and adoption of the Planning Commission’s Findings of Fact and
Recommendation:
1.No vehicles which are unlicensed or inoperative shall be stored on the premises.
2.All repair, assembly, disassembly or maintenance of vehicles shall occur within a closed
building except minor maintenance including, but not limited to, tire inflation, adding oil and
wiper replacement.
3.No outside storage or display is allowed, except vehicles for sale or rent.
4.No outside speaker systems shall be allowed without approval from the city council.
5.Parking setback shall be applicable for car or truck storage or waiting areas.
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6.No test driving of vehicles on local residential streets is allowed.
7.A landscaped buffer 100 feet from any residential zoning district.
8.All vehicle dealers shall be licensed by the state.
9.Parcels A and B shall comply with conditions of the Amended and Restated CUP 97-04.
10.The most westerly access on Flying Cloud Drive shall be blocked.
11.The island separating the two parcels must be removed when 75% of the parking stalls are
occupied or the proposed expansion negatively impacts traffic on Flying Cloud Drive, including
but not limited to congestion, accidents, traffic related complaints, etc. A pedestrian access
between the parcels shall be provided and maintained prior to the removal of the landscape
island.
12.The westerly parcel shall be striped and comply with city code. The applicant shall work with
staff to provide a parking plan that meets ordinance. Stalls located on the east side of the lot
abutting the landscape island, which is to be removed in the future, may be utilized until the
island is removed.
13.Vehicle parking and display must maintain a minimum setback of 10 feet from the front
property line abutting Flying Cloud Drive.
14.The parking lots shall be maintained in good repair. They shall be swept each spring and fall to
limit debris from entering the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge located south of the
parking lot and building.
15.Any changes to the site will require a Conditional Use Permit amendment.
16.All signs shall comply with City Code and require a separate sign permit.
17. Site inspections shall be conducted annually.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2011 BUDGET: APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROPOSED MAXIMUM
LEVY, CERTIFICATION TO CARVER COUNTY.
Greg Sticha gave a Power Point presentation outlining the three budget scenarios for the council
to consider in setting the 2011 preliminary levy amount. Councilman Litsey asked staff to
explain the increase in health insurance costs. Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification of
what percentage the City pays for health insurance costs for individual employees and their
families. Council members commented on which scenario they would support before making the
following motion.
Resolution #2010-80: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council approve the resolution adopting the preliminary 2011 budget,
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establishing the Truth in Taxation tax levies and public hearing dates for 2010, collectible
in 2011 with the aggregate revenue and expenditure amounts for the general fund of
$9,637,600 and the total preliminary levy to be certified to Carver County by September
15, 2010 of $10,321,390. All voted in favor, except for Councilwoman Ernst who opposed,
and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt reviewed the meeting attended by
himself, Mayor Furlong and Todd Hoffman with the Easterly Carver County School District
where trails were discussed, a meeting with the new Executive Director of the Arboretum, Ed
Snyder, and thanked city employees who participated in the Dave Huffman Memorial 5K Run.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald 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 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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