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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 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 McDonald, Councilwoman
Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ernst, and Councilman Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
Roger Knutson, Greg Sticha, and Richard Rice
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong invited the public to attend the annual Halloween
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Party which will be held on Saturday, October 22 at the Chanhassen Rec Center.
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 September 25, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated September 25, 2011
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated September 20, 2011
Resolution #2011-55:
b. Approve Resolution Accepting $500 Donation from Community Bank
for the Senior Center Holiday Party.
c. Approval of Quote for Phone System Upgrade.
d. Approval of Fire Department Staffing Plan.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
1E. HIGH ZONE WATER TOWER PORJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DEDUCT
CHANGE ORDER.
Councilman Laufenburger asked staff to explain how this deduct change order affects the project.
Resolution #2011-56: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to
approve Change Order #1 for the High Zone Water Tower Construction Project No. 08-03 in a
deduct amount of $37,707. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
1F. APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINT PURCHASING CONTRACTS.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification of what the City is gaining from this joint purchasing
contract.
City Council Summary – October 10, 2011
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded to approve the Third Amended
and Restated Joint and Cooperative for Public Safety Purchasing and HGABC Buy Interlocal
Contract. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Bob Ayotte, 6213 Cascade Pass requested that the City Council join in
partnership with other political entities to get information out to the public about the Minnetonka School
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District 276 school board election being held on November 8.
APPROVAL OF QUOTE: RILEY RIDGE PARK PARKING LOT.
Todd Hoffman presented the
staff report on this item. With only two bidders for the project, Councilman Laufenburger asked if staff
was comfortable with the bid amount and if buying local was considered in the evaluation of the two
contractors. Mayor Furlong asked about the trail connection to Eden Prairie.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approves
a quote from Nodland Construction Incorporated in the amount of $46,677.65 for construction of
an 8 stall parking lot and entrance drive at Riley Ridge neighborhood park. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
TH 41 TRAIL AND UNDERPASS PROJECT:
A. APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
B. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report before introducing Marty Walsh, Carver County Parks Director
who provided background information and reviewed the specifics of the project. Mayor Furlong asked
Mr. Walsh to explain the City and County portion of cost for the trail. Councilman Laufenburger asked
about the approval timeframe.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council approves
the joint powers agreement between Carver County and the City of Chanhassen for design and
construction of a TH 41 trail/underpass and Lake Minnewashta Regional Park trail and approves
the plans and specifications for a TH 41 trail and underpass project. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF LEASE FOR OUTBUILDING AND SALT STORAGE AREA, 1591 PARK
ROAD, BENIEK PROPERTY SERVICES.
Laurie Hokkanen presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong clarified that if there are any
changes that would affect the economics of the agreement after counsel review, it would come back
before the City Council. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the schedule for snow removal.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded that the City Council approve
the attached lease with Beniek Property Services to commence on October 15, 2011 on the condition
the City Attorney do a final review of the lease. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on road construction
projects within the city. Mayor Furlong asked Fire Chief John Wolff to provide an update on the
upcoming Fire Department Open House.
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City Council Summary – October 10, 2011
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION:
None.
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 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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