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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 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,
Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob & Cheryl Ayotte 6213 Cascade Pass
Ron Schlangen 8912 Neill Lake Road, Eden Prairie
Peter & Tricia Nowling 6271 Blue Jay Court
Gary Boyle 9284 Bavaria Beach Road
Melanie H. & Christian Svensgaard 795 Carver Beach Road
Sue & Bruce Koehnen 1830 Koehnen Circle
Bruce Burrington 6869 Yuma
Bob Moore 6839 Yuma
Vernelle Clayton 422 Santa Fe Circle
Scott Hippen 7017 Cheyenne Trail
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 24, 2011.
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated October 24, 2011.
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated October 18, 2011.
b. Approve Release of Land from Contract for Private Redevelopment and Assessment Agreement:
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2860 Water Tower Place , Lot 2, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 2 Addition, PID 019-
25075002.
Resolution #2011-62:
c. Accept Donation of Double Batting Cages for Lake Susan Park,
Chanhassen Athletic Association.
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d. Approve Expansion of Licensed Premises, Haskell’s Wine & Spirits, 19900 West 78 Street.
e. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for School Athletics Fundraiser, St. Hubert’s
Catholic Community, January 28, 2012.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
City Council Summary – November 14, 2011
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Ron Schlangen, Commander of the Chanhassen American Legion,
thanked the City for all that they do for veterans. Gary Boyle, speaking on behalf of the Chanhassen
American Legion, provided information on their efforts in getting Chanhassen proclaimed as a Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon Community and what is involved with that designation. Gary Van Eyll, District 3
Representative for the Metropolitan Council, provided background information on his appointment and
talked about changes at the Met Council level. Councilman Laufenburger asked about the council’s
objectives moving forward. Mayor Furlong suggested that the Met Council consider planning for the
transportation needs of this district. Councilman McDonald invited Mr. Van Eyll to a Southwest Transit
Commission meeting to discuss the opt out program.
NOWLING VARIANCE APPEAL: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME, 6829 YUMA DRIVE, APPLICANT: PETER & TRICIA NOWLING.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and update on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s
decision. Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification on the location of the drainage easement and why
Ringo Drive is not considered a public road. Councilman Laufenburger asked the City Engineer to
explain why the building footprint was moved. Bob Moore, the neighbor who filed the appeal, explained
where his property lies in relation to location of the culvert, explaining the reason for the appeal was
clarification of water drainage and concern with the location of the house in relation to the street. Mayor
Furlong opened the meeting up for public comment. Bruce Barrington, 6869 Yuma commented on the
amount of water runoff in the area and if council members had actually visited the site. After comments
from council members the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves Planning Case #2011-10 for the construction of a single family home with
variances subject to the conditions of the staff report and the adoption of the Findings of Fact and
Decision. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman Laufenburger discussed Mediacom’s open house at the
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Rec Center on November 10. Mayor Furlong discussed his invitation to speak at the Chanhassen High
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School’s induction of 70 students into the National Honor Society on November 7.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on a meeting with the
Minnewashta Heights neighborhood regarding an upcoming road improvement project, and invited
council members to attend a chamber event on Wednesday in which Mayor Furlong will be giving the
State of the City address.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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