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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2011
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilwoman Ernst, Councilman
Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, and Jerry
Ruegemer
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Scott Wendt and Maple Leaf Award to Glenn Stolar for their service on the Park and Recreation
Commission.
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 March 28, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated March 28, 2011
Resolution#2011-21:
b. Accept Donation from KleinBank for Lifelong Learning Program
at the Senior Center.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Gregg Lovell from KleinBank presented the City with a check
in the amount of $2,000 for the Summer Concert Series.
PUBLIC HEARING: TH 5 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MUNICIPAL CONSENT:
MILL AND OVERLAY AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FROM TH 41 WEST TO CR
11 IN VICTORIA.
Paul Oehme provided background information and outlined the details of the project.
Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification on the location of the rumble strip, and
partnership with the Arboretum. Councilwoman Ernst asked about financial assistance from
other agencies. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification of the proposed shoulder improvements
and the recommendation not to include a traffic signal at TH5 and Minnewashta Parkway at this
time before opening the public hearing. Charles Anding, 6601 Minnewashta Parkway
questioned the role of Chanhassen in this project when the intersection is actually in Victoria,
questioned spending so much money on a tunnel that goes nowhere, and asked the City Council
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to work with the City of Victoria to continue to put pressure on the State for traffic signal
improvements at the intersections of Minnewashta Parkway and Highways 5 and 7. Kelly Dunn,
7001 Mill Creek Lane explained how he goes out of his way to go Highway 7 to avoid what he
calls “commuter roulette” associated with using Highway 5, and expressed his support for the
proposed trail connections and signalized intersection in the future. Laurie Gauer, 3820 Lone
Cedar Lane stated her main concern was access onto Highway 5 and asked that the State
consider installing a stop light at that intersection. Lynn Clarkowski, MnDOT Metro District
South Area Manager for Carver, Scott and Dakota counties addressed the difference between
crash warrants and volume warrants used in determining when to install a traffic signal and
answered questions from council regarding funding, timeline for construction, and the effect of
Highway 212 on Highway 5 traffic volumes.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to close the public hearing
on Trunk Highway 5 improvement Project from Trunk Highway 41 to CR 11 in Victoria.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
No further action was required by council on this item.
UPDATE ON THE CHANHASSEN HILLS WATERMAIN BREAK AND SEWER
BACKUP EVENT.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the correspondence between city staff and Travelers
Insurance Company. After council members commented on this item, there was discussions
surrounding wording and procedure with the following motions.
Councilman Laufenburger moved that the City Council approve a resolution he had
prepared authorizing payment in an amount up to $3,500 per household with conditions.
There was no second and the motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council has
determined that until further action is taken by the residents through either court action or
whatever process needs to be followed, that the City Council hereby denies any payments
until such time.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Mayor Furlong seconded to table this item so that
language for a motion could be prepared and brought back to council. All voted in favor
except Councilman Laufenburger who opposed and Councilwoman Ernst who was silent.
The motion carried with a vote of 3 to 1.
After discussion on the need to bring closure on this issue, the following motion was made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council hereby authorizes no payment to those residents from the Chanhassen Hills
neighborhood affected by the February 23, 2011 watermain break, the event. All voted in
favor, except Councilman Laufenburger who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote
of 4 to 1.
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After discussion of this item was completed, Bruce Tanquist, 8569 Chanhassen Hills Drive
South asked for clarification of Councilwoman Ernst’s comment regarding research done on a
previous claim. Amy Powell suggested that since homeowners have no option but to connect to
the City’s sewer system, the need to look at the City’s insurance coverage for future incidents.
CONSIDER CONCEPT PLANS AND PARK NAMES: PIONEER PARK AND RILEY
RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item outlining the concept plans for Pioneer Pass
Park and Riley Ridge Park. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the criteria used by staff in
locating ice skating rinks in parks. Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification of the
naming of Riley Ridge Park. Mayor Furlong asked about planning, CIP funding, construction
timeline, and the policy concerning shelters in neighborhood parks.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approves the proposed park concept plans for new neighborhood parks to be located in
Reflections at Lake Riley and Pioneer Pass with the park names Riley Ridge Park and
Pioneer Pass Park.All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
APPOINTMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to appoint Jenna Marie
Rodenz to a 2 year term, expiring March 31, 2013, on the Environmental Commission. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: C. APPROVE RELINQUISHING RIGHTS TO JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS.
Councilwoman Ernst asked staff to provide a brief explanation of the Justice Assistance Grant
Funds program.
Resolution#2011-22: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council approve the decline/return of the Justice Assistance Grant program in the
amount of $11,966. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong commented that the City Council and
everyone involved with the City is keeping Office Manager Karen Engelhardt and her family in
their thoughts and prayers upon the news of the death of her father.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the current
street sweeping program and invited council members to attend the appreciation breakfast for
public works employees.
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CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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