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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 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, and Greg Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Paul and Isaac Anderson 7025 Cheyenne Trail
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong invited residents to attend ChanJam ’11 on November
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18 at 6:30 in the Chanhassen High School auditorium. Lt. Jeff Enevold presented the sheriff’s office
Citizen Coin of Appreciation to Allyson Reinsch, a pharmacist at the Chanhassen Walgreen’s, for going
above and beyond the call to assist law enforcement.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst 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 October 10, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated October 10, 2011
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated September 27, 2011
Resolution #2011-57:
b. TH 5 Underpass at Minnewashta Parkway: Approve Resolution of
Support for DNR Grant Application.
c. Approve License Agreement with the University of Minnesota for the TH 5 Pedestrian
Underpass.
d. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, St. Hubert’s Catholic Community, February 11,
2012, Cana Dinner.
Resolution #2011-58:
f. TH 5 Improvements from TH 41 to CR 11 in Victoria: Approve Plans.
g. Approve Quote for Purchase of Replacement Vehicle for Fire Department Utility Truck 11.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
1(E). RICE MARSH LAKE TRAIL EXTENSION PHASE I: APPROVE RESOLUTION OF
SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATION.
City Council Summary – October 24, 2011
Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification of the cost and likelihood that the grant will be
approved.
Resolution #2011-59: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that
the City Council approves the attached resolution supporting a DNR Local Trail Connection
Program grant application for the construction of the Rice Marsh Lake Trail Extension Phase I.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Jim Jensen, Michael Brindisi and Tam Erickson presented an update on
the new ownership of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES.
Lt. Jeff Enevold shared some tips on
being safe for Halloween night. Chief John Wolff reviewed the highlights of the monthly fire department
report. Todd Gerhardt asked Chief Wolff to explain the Fire Department’s training partnerships with
businesses such as General Mills.
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE:
SKYWAY WINE & SPIRITS, LLC DBA WINE & SPIRITS AT 7 & 41; 2401 HIGHWAY 7.
APPLICANT: LINDA MASON.
Laurie Hokkanen presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. No
one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approves the
request for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license from Skyway Wine & Spirits, LLC dba Wine and
Spirits at 7 and 41, 2401 Highway 7 contingent upon receipt of liquor liability insurance and the
license fee. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT BILLS: UTILITY BILLS AND
CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATIONS.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Roger Knutson explained the change in wording on
the code enforcement violation resolution. Councilwoman Ernst asked about the length of time these
accounts have been delinquent. Councilman McDonald asked why the accounts are listed by property
identification numbers rather than names. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. No one spoke and
the public hearing was closed. Councilman Laufenburger and Councilman McDonald stated their desire
to discuss using names rather than PID numbers in the future.
Resolution #2011-60: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to
approve the resolution certifying delinquent utility accounts to the County Auditor. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Resolution #2011-61: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to
approve the resolution certifying delinquent code enforcement accounts to the County Auditor. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman McDonald commented on the Fire Department’s open
house.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt invited residents to attend the City’s public
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informational meeting on zebra mussels on Saturday, October 29 at 9:00 a.m. at the Chanhassen Rec
Center.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman Laufenburger encouraged people to attend
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Mediacom’s open house being held on Thursday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the
Chanhassen Rec Center. Mayor Furlong commented on the City Manager, the Park and Rec Director
and his meeting with Three Rivers Park District. Councilman Laufenburger mentioned the County’s
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prescription take back program being held in the Chanhassen Senior Center on Saturday, October 29
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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