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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
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, Councilwoman Ernst, Councilman
Laufenburger, and Councilman McDonald
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, and Todd
Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jim Wolf 8585 Chanhassen Hills Drive So.
Melissa Brechon Chanhassen Library
Jeff Kuderer 9543 Geisler Road
Sam Suek 16242 Edenwood Drive
Alec 18869 Vynnfield Road
Tim Litfin Minnetonka Community Education
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman Laufenburger 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 February 14, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated February 14, 2011
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated February 15, 2011
Resolution#2011-10:
c. Municipal Consent and Review Plans for TH 5 Improvement
Project: Call for Public Hearing as amended by the City Manager.
Resolution#2011-11:
d. Approve Resolution Accepting Donations to the 2011 Sponsorship
Program.
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e. Reflections at Lake Riley 1 Addition:
1) Final Plat Approval
City Council Summary - February 28, 2011
2) Approval of Plans & Specifications and Development Contract
Resolution#2011-12:
f. TH 101 and Pleasant View Road Intersection and Trail
Improvement Project 11-05: Approve Resolution for a Limited Use Permit to Construct,
Operate and Maintain a Pedestrian Trail with the Right-of-Way of TH 101 North of
Pleasant View Road as amended by the City Manager.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
ANNUAL UPDATE FROM CHANHASSEN LIBRARY, MELISSA BRECHON.
Melissa
Brechon, Library Director for the Carver County Libraries, provided an update on the status of
the Chanhassen Library and outlined upcoming programs and events. Mayor Furlong thanked
Mark Peterson for representing Chanhassen on the Carver County Library Board and asked Ms.
Brechon to explain further what’s available to help people looking for jobs, children and parents
looking for help with homework and the percentage of people from other counties using the
Chanhassen library. Councilwoman Ernst asked about coaching for job seekers using online
networking sites such as Linkedin. Tim Litfin with Minnetonka Community Education showed
pictures from previous events and outlined the schedule for the upcoming event on Saturday,
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August 6. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification of the contact information for residents with
questions. The website for Tour de Tonka as tourdetonka.org or contact Minnetonka
Community Education.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sheriff Jim Olson provided
background information and introduced Chief Deputy William Blair Anderson to the council.
Sgt. Peter Anderley reminded people to keep their garage doors closed, vehicles locked, snow off
streets and sidewalks, and that winter parking regulations are in effect until April 1st. Chief
Roger Smallback reviewed the January and February monthly statistics, detailing a fire that
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occurred on February 16 where two structures were involved. Councilman Laufenburger asked
Chief Smallback to explain how mutual aid works with surrounding communities.
1(B). 2011 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 11-01: APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS: AUTHORIZE AD FOR BIDS.
Mayor Furlong asked staff to provide background information on this item. Councilman
McDonald asked that a vote be taken on the options presented by staff regarding the connection
between Timberwood Drive and Stone Creek Court. He also asked that council review the
policy of connecting neighborhoods as outlined in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Councilwoman Ernst stated she disagreed with Councilman McDonald and would support doing
nothing at this point. Councilman Laufenburger stated he was prepared not to spend the money
estimated in connecting the two neighborhoods. Mayor Furlong clarified the action taken in
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approving the resolution on January 24 and noted he would stand behind the motion proposed
by staff. Councilman McDonald asked that a legal opinion from the city attorney by provided at
the next City Council meeting.
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City Council Summary - February 28, 2011
Resolution#2011-13: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded
that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for City Project No. 11-01, 2011
Street Rehabilitation Project and authorize the advertisement for bids. All voted in favor,
except Councilman McDonald who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 1.
1(G). APPROVE RESOLUTION EXTENDING WORKERS COMPENSATION
INSURANCE COVERAGE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS.
Laurie Hokkanen provided background information on this item. Councilwoman Ernst asked for
clarification of the discrepancy between the background information in the staff report and the
wording in the actual resolution.
Resolution#2011-14: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council approve a resolution providing workers compensation coverage pursuant
to law. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong congratulated Councilwoman Ernst on her
appointment to the Metro Cities Board of Directors and wished his son Happy Birthday.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the insurance
claim status in connection with a watermain break that followed the frost line into a sewer
manhole and caused flooding in several basements.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Mayor Furlong commented on the article regarding
February Fest activities.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger 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 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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