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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 13, 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, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, Roger Knutson, and Greg Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Steve Hansen Minnetonka
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: INVITATION TO KLEINBANK SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES.
Mayor Furlong invited Chanhassen residents, their family and friends to enjoy the KleinBank
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Summer Concert Series running from Thursday, June 16 through August 4 at City Center
Plaza.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 May 23, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated May 23, 2011
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated May 24, 2011
Resolution#2011-31:
b. TH 101/Pleasant View Road Intersection and Trail Improvements:
Approve Resolution Concerning Right-of-Way Acquisition.
Resolution#2011-32:
c. Approve Letter of Support for Phase III Reconstruction of Lyman
Boulevard Between Galpin Boulevard and TH 41.
Resolution#2011-33:
d. Approve Resolution of Support for Safe Routes to School Grant
Application: TH 41 at Minnetonka Middle School West Pedestrian Crossing
Enhancement.
City Council Summary - June 13, 2011
Resolution#2011-34:
e. Lift Station #11 Rehabilitation: Approve Quote.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF CHANHASSEN PHOTO BOOK,
TERRI KELLY.
Terri Kelly explained how she created a photo book entitled Living in Chanhassen and showed a
slide show of the pictures included in the book. Councilman Laufenburger asked her to explain
how the public can purchase this book.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011B
(REFUNDING WATER REVENUE BONDS 2004B & 2005B).
Greg Sticha provided background information on this request. Councilman Laufenburger asked
for clarification of the City’s policy of a 4% net present value savings.
Resolution#2011-35: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution approving the authorization of the issuance of
General Obligation Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2011B. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVE CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR WATER TOWER IN THE HIGH ZONE.
Paul Oehme provided an overview of the project and engineering consultant contract.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification of the bidding process. Councilwoman Tjornhom
asked staff to explain the difference between the high zone and low zone.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City
Council directs city staff to prepare a contract for design and construction administration
services in the amount of $141,920 to Short Elliott Henderson, Incorporated. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Laufenburger reported that the Chanhassen Red
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Birds game scheduled to recognize city employees on Friday, June 24 has been cancelled and
will be rescheduled at a later date. Mayor Furlong thanked the Chanhassen American Legion
and city staff for their efforts in putting together the Memorial Day event.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt reassured everyone that city
services will continue during a potential State government shutdown. Mayor Furlong noted that
Carver County Sheriff’s office and county services will also continue to be provided. Todd
Gerhardt provided an update on the city’s summer construction projects.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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City Council Summary - June 13, 2011
Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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