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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 25, 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, Councilman Laufenburger,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilwoman Ernst
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, Roger
Knutson, and Jill Sinclair
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Vernelle Clayton 422 Santa Fe Circle
Katie Mahannah 92 Shasta Circle East
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Mayor Furlong invited residents to attend the City’s Arbor Day festivities on Saturday, May 7
at Lake Ann Park before handing out certificates to the runners-up of the Arbor Day poster
contest and Certificates of Appreciation to the following outgoing commission members:
Charlie Robbins, Fred Prinz, Beverly Foster and Rose Kircher.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Laufenburger
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 April 11, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 11, 2011
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated April 5, 2011
Resolution#2011-23:
b. Approve Resolution Proclaiming May 7, 2011 as Arbor Day.
c. TH 41 Trail and Underpass Project: Approval of a Wetland Alteration Permit in
conjunction with the construction of a paved 10-foot, off-road, multi-use trail within TH
41 right-of-way from Longacres Drive to TH 7 and within the portions of Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park. Applicant: Carver County Parks.
City Council Summary - April 25, 2011
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jeff Enevold provided information on his police background and an update on the flooding
situation on Highway 101 before asking if there were any questions on the monthly statistics.
Councilman Laufenburger asked about the significant increase in gun permit acquisitions. Chief
Roger Smallback provided monthly and year to date statistics and described a structure fire that
was saved due to the installation of a residential sprinkler system. Mayor Furlong asked for an
update on the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2011 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 11-01: ASSESSMENT
HEARING, AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report and details of the project. Mayor Furlong asked for
clarification on the process of filing an objection and communication process between the
contractor and residents during construction. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the
qualifications of the contractor who was awarded the bid. Councilman Laufenburger asked
about signage notifying the public that business are open during construction, and the lifespan of
the streets after construction. Mayor Furlong asked staff to keep storm water management in
mind in future projects before opening the assessment hearing to the public. No one spoke.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to close the public
hearing. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
assessment hearing was closed.
Resolution#2011-24: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded that the City Council adopts the assessment roll for the 2011 Street Rehabilitation
Project, City Project 11-01. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 4 to 0.
Resolution#2011-25: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded that the City Council accepts the bids and awards the contract for the 2011 Street
Rehabilitation Project, City Project 11-01 to GMH Asphalt in the amount of $1,364,307.24.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPOINTMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to appoint Glenn Kaufmann to a
2-year term expiring on March 31, 2013 on the Environmental Commission. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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City Council Summary - April 25, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Due to citizen complaints regarding the cable TV
provider Mediacom, Todd Gerhardt asked for council feedback regarding inviting a Mediacom
representative to speak before the council and public. After council discussion, it was decided
that Mediacom could come in under Visitor Presentations.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald 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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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