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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 22, 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 and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Denny Laufenburger 8673 Chanhassen Hills Drive North
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong invited the public to attend the Tree Lighting
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Ceremony which will be held on Saturday, December 4 at City Center Park.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 November 8, 2010
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated November 8, 2010
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated October 26,
2010
b. Approval of 2011 NPDES Permit Reissuance.
Resolution #2010-94:
c. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the City to Apply for a Grant
from the MCES Municipal Infiltration/Inflow Grant Program and Execute Grant
Agreement.
d. Approve Nominees for Environmental Excellence Awards.
Resolution #2010-95:
e. Approve Resolution Accepting $4,000 Carver/Scott Statewide
Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Active Living Incentive Reimbursement.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
City Council Summary - November 22, 2010
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Ken Wencl discussed water usage in the city and invited
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council members to attend a watershed district meeting on November 30where this item will be
addressed.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sgt. Peter Anderley reminded
people to drive slow and safe in the winter weather and provided an update on the accidents
related to the latest snow events. Chief Roger Smallback reported on a recent structure fire and
asked people to take extra care with candles and fireplaces over the holiday season. Todd
Gerhardt thanked Chief Smallback and his staff for putting together a fire call summary sheet
which will be included in upcoming council packets.
CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE: CHAPTERS 1 AND 20 CONCERNING
KENNELS, CHAPTER 16 CONCERNING SOLID WASTES, AND CHAPTER 20,
ZONING CONCERNING USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Kate Aanenson reviewed the proposed amendments to Chapters 1, 16 and 20, Zoning concerning
kennels, solid waste and permitted uses in the Central Business District.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approve the following City Code amendments:
1. Chapter 1 and Chapter 20, Zoning concerning kennels.
2. Chapter 16 concerning Solid Wastes, Operating requirements.
3. Chapter 20, Zoning concerning Permitted and Accessory Uses in the Central
Business District.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong and Todd Gerhardt talked about the luncheon
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held in recognition of the 50 anniversary of the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt discussed the 276 Leaders Group
meeting that was hosted by the City of Chanhassen.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman McDonald asked Mr. Gerhardt to share
information about Kate Aanenson being selected as Vice President of the Sensible Land Use
Coalition (SLUC).
Councilman McDonald 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 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim
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