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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 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 Councilwoman Tjornhom
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and City Attorney, Tom Scott
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilwoman Ernst 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 July 11, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated July 11, 2011
Receive Commission Minute:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated July 19, 2011
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated June 28, 2011
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated July 26, 2011
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b. The Preserve at Bluff Creek 4 Addition:
1) Final Plat Approval
2) Approval of Plans and Specifications and Development Contract as amended by staff
c. Confirm Appointment of John Wolff as Fire Chief
Resolution#2011-49:
d. Approve Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately
$5,920,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A.
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
updates on National Night Out, thefts from vehicles and introduced Corporal John Bramwell
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who began working in Chanhassen August 1. Todd Gerhardt asked Lt. Enevold to give an
update on the Tour de Tonka ride that came through Chanhassen.
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PUBLIC HEARING: TH 101 IMPROVEMENTS, LYMAN BOULEVARD TO PIONEER
TRAIL, EA/EAW PUBLIC HEARING, CITY PROJECT P267F4a.
Public Present:
Name Address
Stephanie & Jamie Heilicher 9280 Kiowa Trail
Doug & Becky Duchon 9630 Foxford Road
Bev & Jack Bell 9371 Kiowa Trail
Dan & Kathy Horsfall 9610 Foxford Road
Tim Erhart 9611 Meadowlark Lane
Mike Domke 9361 Kiowa Trail
Hallie Bershow 9271 Kiowa Trail
David Blanski 9350 Great Plains Boulevard
Paul Paulson 9250 Great Plains Boulevard
Kari & Mark Nettesheim 9201 and 9151 Great Plains Boulevard
Dave Wondra 9590 Foxford Road
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Carol Dunsmore 730 West 96 Street
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Leslie O’Halloran 710 West 96 Street
Bob Haak 770 Pioneer Trail
Rose Novotny 560 Pineview Court
Sharon Gatto 9631 Foxford Road
Roselee Wondra 9590 Foxford Road
Bill Munig 6850 Stratford Boulevard
Paul Oehme introduced Jon Horn and Beth Kunkel with Kimley-Horn and Associates who
provided background information and a power point presentation on the environmental issues
associated with the road improvement project. Councilman Laufenburger asked to be educated
on the need and locations of the three stormwater ponds. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification
of the sizing of the ponds before opening the public hearing. Dave Wondra, 9590 Foxford Road
commented on the additional right-of-way and temporary easements that affects his prairie
restoration project, tree removal and berming. Jamie Heilicher, 9280 Kiowa Trail expressed
concern with the concept of creating a through street for Kiowa to 101 from the Springfield
development. He suggested dead ending Kiowa Trail at 101 and routing traffic through the
Springfield development as a way to eliminate the need to widen 101 as a way to save money
and wetland areas. Jack Bell, 9371 Kiowa Trail had concern with safety issues at the Kiowa
Trail and 101 intersection. Dan Horsfall, 9610 Foxford Road stated he could understand the
benefit of moving the access to Bandimere Park, straightening and leveling the road, but would
challenge the benefit of widening the road to 5 lanes. He stated a 3 lane road with turn lanes
would accomplish nearly all that needs to be accomplished at far less cost. Tim Erhart, 9611
Meadowlark Lane asked for clarification of the tree removal plan and asked all the agencies
involved to think about what is being taken away and putting together a reforestation plan to
truly mitigate what is being taken away from this area so that in 30 years this segment of 101
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will look like Dell Road. Doug Duchon, 9630 Foxford Road voiced the same concerns as the
people who spoke before him, noting there will be significant impact to his property with the loss
in excess of 75 trees from his back yard, and asked that the bike trail be removed on one side.
Speaking on behalf of his neighbors who could not attend the meeting, their property will be cut
in half because of the pond. David Blanski, 9350 Great Plains Boulevard asked for a
clarification of the increase in decibel percentages, explaining that berming and walls may not
solve the noise issue, and he questioned the need for a tunnel to Bandimere Park. Sharon Gatto,
9631 Foxford Road suggested people take Powers Boulevard if they want to drive on an
improved roadway. Bob Haak, 770 Pioneer Trail stated he liked the idea of the holding ponds
but was worried about additional runoff going across his property. Being a bicyclist he was in
favor of having two bike trails. Kathy Horsfall, 9610 Foxford Road questioned the need for a 5
lane freeway with bike paths on both sides for the foreseeable future that will only lead to Halla
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and clarification of where the decibel measures were taken. Carol Dunsmore, 730 West 96
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Street expressed support for improving the currently dangerous 101 and West 96 Street
intersection, support of a 3 lane road with left and right hand turn lanes over a 4 lane divided
highway, and asked that the tree loss be given serious consideration.
Councilwoman Ernst 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
public hearing was closed.
CITY CODE AMENDMENT: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 20, ZONING
CONCERNING PAINTBALL COURSES AND SHOOTING RANGES; INCLUDING
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked if other cities have similar ordinances. Mayor Furlong asked for
clarification of conditional use and interim use permit conditions and associated standards. After
discussion between council and staff, the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded that the City
Council table Code Amendment Chapters 11 and 20 regarding paintball courses and gun
ranges. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Laufenburger informed council members that
the Chanhassen Red Birds are one victory away from going to the state tournament, detailing
times and locations for games on Friday and Saturday. Mayor Furlong commented on National
Night Out, thanking everyone involved. He also mentioned Chanhassen Day and Carver County
Day at the Arboretum, Tour de Tonka, and Miracles for Mitch Triathlon.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided updates on the progress of
the street improvement projects.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 8:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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