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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 11, 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 and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jim Theis 6400 Chanhassen Road
Steve Jenks 7490 Chanhassen Road
Bob Ayotte 6231 Cascade Pass
Chad Larson Kimley-Horn and Associates
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 June 27, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated June 27, 2011
Review Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated June 21, 2011
Resolution#2011-43:
b. Approve Quote for Repainting of Downtown Water Tower.
Resolution#2011-44:
c. Lyman Boulevard Improvements, Phase I, Project 06-03:
Approve Resolution for Advancement of Municipal State Aid Funds.
d. TH 101 from Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer Street Reconstruction:
Resolution#2011-45:
1) Approve Resolution Accepting Ea/EAW and Call for
Public Hearing.
Resolution#2011-46:
2) Approve Resolution for Cooperative Agreement Grant
Application (Intersection of Pioneer Trail and TH 101).
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e. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Harvest Festival, August
20 & 21, St. Hubert Catholic Community.
f. Boulder Cove Subdivision: Approve Time Extension to File Development Contract and
Final Plan Mylars, Cottage Homesteads at Boulder Cove, LLC.
g. Approve Amendment to Chapter 7 of City Code Concerning Electrical Regulations (as
amended by staff); Including Approval of Summary Ordinance for Publication Purposes.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Bob Ayotte, 6231 Cascade Pass asked to make the issue of
zebra mussels a matter of public record for future discussions by the City. He asked the council
to take into consider if they do adopt an ordinance regarding this issue, that it be enforceable and
recommended that the Environmental Commission study what other cities have done to address
the issue of zebra mussels. He also asked that the sheriff’s department look at the amount of
public safety coverage on Chanhassen lakes compared to other lakes in the county. Steve Jenks,
7490 Chanhassen Road, speaking on behalf of the Lake Action Alliance, asked to discuss with
council over the next couple weeks a partnership in working on a solution to prevent zebra
mussels from infesting several Chanhassen lakes.
TH 101 AND PLEASANT VIEW INTERSECTION PROJECT 11-05: CONSIDER
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR
BIDS.
Councilman McDonald recused himself from this item. Paul Oehme presented background
information on the project. Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification of the bidding
process and costs associated with the project. Councilwoman Ernst asked staff to contact Eden
Prairie again about partnering in the cost of the project. Mayor Furlong opened the meeting up
for public comment. Jim Theis, 6400 Chanhassen Road explained his three concerns with safety,
funding and appraisal values.
Resolution#2011-47: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for City Project #11-
05, Trunk Highway 101 and Pleasant View Road intersection and authorize advertisement
for bids in accordance with the revised resolution. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PROPOSED WATER TOWER CONSTRUCTION LOCATED ON MINNETONKA
SCHOOL DISTRICT 276 PROPERTY, 6421 HAZELTINE BOULEVARD:
A. SITE PLAN REVIEW.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISING FOR BID.
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT 276.
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Paul Oehme provided background information on the need and scope of the project, noting that
the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the site plan.
Councilman Laufenburger asked about cellular providers moving their leased equipment to the
new tower. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification of the timing of development in the high zone
since the Melody Hill water tower was built, cost of materials, and review process followed by
the City with this application. Councilman Laufenburger asked how safety concerns will be
addressed, and financial impact to citizens. Mayor Furlong opened the meeting for public
comment. Paul Bourgeois, Executive Director of Finance and Operations for Minnetonka
School District explained that the funds from this project were going to help fund the
construction of new tennis courts at Minnetonka Middle School West which will benefit the
whole community.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approve the site plan subject to the conditions of the staff report and adoption of the
attached findings of fact and recommendation. The recommended conditions of approval
are as follows:
1.The pedestal shall be painted sky blue if a steel shell, or if constructed of a composite
concrete material shall be stamped with architectural patterns to mimic block or brick.
2.The light fixture shall have a 90-degree cut-off angle and be shielded from off-site view.
3.Haul routes must be established for the trucking of material off the site.
4.A building permit is required for the retaining walls since they will be at least four feet high.
5.The retaining walls must be designed by an engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
6.The following additional information must be shown on the grading plan:
a)Show the top and bottom of wall elevations.
b)Provide more spot elevations along the driveway and the area to the north of the
driveway, ensuring that minimum 1% grade is achieved on paved surfaces and minimum
2% grade is achieved in the green area.
7.A plumbing permit is required for the proposed sewer relocations.
8.Contact the Utility Department at 952-227-1300 a minimum of 48 hours before tapping into
the existing watermain.
9.MnDOT permits are required for the proposed watermain and storm water pond outlet pipe.
10.Tree protection fencing shall be installed at the edge of the grading limits.
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11.A building permit is required.
12.Geotechnical investigation and report required.
13.All plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
14.Portions of retaining wall(s) exceeding four feet in height must be professionally designed.
15.The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division to discuss plan
review and permit procedures.
16.If the total disturbance exceeds one (1) acre in area an NPDES General Stormwater Permit
for Construction Activities will be needed from the MPCA.
17.If an NPDES Permit is needed, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will need to be
prepared and submitted for review and the conditions of the permit must be met.
18.The outlet to the right-of-way for MN Trunk Highway 41 will need to be stabilized
immediately upon connection.
19.The pond must be protected from sedimentation to the greatest extent practicable during
construction and all sediment deposited during construction must be removed to return the
pond to the design conditions. A record drawing shall be prepared showing this condition to
be met.
20.The plan must address the comments from the Carver County SWCD.
21.The proposed conditions will result in a decrease in runoff rate for the 2, 10 and 100-year
events and an increase in total phosphorus and suspended solids removal.
22.The underdrain bedding material shall be washed river rock wrapped in a high-flow filter
fabric.
23.According to the Carver County Soil Survey and double ring infiltrometer tests performed by
the School District, this site may well be conducive to infiltration. To this end an additional
hold down should be constructed below the underdrain such that the feature is a
filtration/partial recharge feature as described in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual.
24.Eliminate CBMH 109 and bulkhead the outlet from the upstream structure to the west. Move
CBMH 107 to the east into the location of the existing manhole. Replace this structure as
needed and outlet to the pond. The end result will be a single outlet point into the first cell
near the pinch point of the 1035-foot contour.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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Resolution#2011-48: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded
that the City Council approve plans and specifications and authorizes advertising for bids
for a new water tower located on Minnetonka School District 276 property, 6421 Hazeltine
Boulevard with the amendment that award of bid be at a future City Council meeting
rather than specifically August 22, 2011. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approve an agreement for purchase of easements for a water tower with School District 276
on the middle school west property contingent upon the school district approving the
agreement and the City Council approving a contract for construction of the water tower.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor and Council members congratulated and thanked
city staff, sheriff’s office, fire department, civic organizations and everybody involved with
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another successful 4 of July celebration. Mayor Furlong announce that due to a lack of items
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on the July 25 agenda, that meeting was possibly going to be cancelled. Staff would inform
council members as soon as possible.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the progress
of the street projects.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman Laufenburger noted that Twins fans will
be happy that Mediacom reached an agreement with Fox Sports North to televise all Twins
games.
Councilwoman Ernst 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 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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