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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Mayor Furlong called the City Council 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, Jill Sinclair, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tom Devine 7640 South Shore Drive
Steve & Carol Donen 7341 Frontier Trail
Greg Fletcher 7616 South Shore Drive
Katie Mahannah 92 Shasta Circle East
Dennis Hansen 6450 Pleasant View Circle
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: PRESENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
AWARDS.
Mayor Furlong, along with Environmental Commissioners David Christianson and Matthew Myers,
presented Environmental Excellence Awards to representatives from Lakewinds Natural Foods and the
Lotus Lake Clean Water Organization.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 November 28, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated November 28, 2011
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated November 22, 2011
Resolution #2011-65:
c. TH 101 Improvements, Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer Trail: Approve
Resolution Accepting EA/EAW and Making a Negative Declaration on the Need for an EIS.
Resolution #2011-66:
d. 2012 Street Improvement Project: Accept Feasibility Study and Call for
Public Hearing.
e. Approval of 2012 Police Contract with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
f. Approval of Lease Extension for Old Village Hall, Seattle Sutton.
Resolution #2011-67:
g. Approval of Resolution Accepting Voluntary Donation for City Services
in Lieu of Paying Taxes, Mount Olivet Rolling Acres.
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h. Pioneer Pass 2 Addition: Table Final Plat, Plans and Specifications and Resolution
Reapportioning Assessments.
i. Approval of Requests for Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Chanhassen Rotary
Club:
1) February Festival, February 4, Lake Ann
2) Fourth of July Celebration, July 3 & 4, City Center Park
j. Approval of Findings of Fact for Denial of the Concept Planned Unit Development, Walmart.
*Councilwoman Ernst abstained on this item.
k. Repeal Chapter 10, Article VIII of Chanhassen City Code Concerning Rental Dwelling
Licensing.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0 except on item 1(j).*
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Tom Workman, speaking on behalf of the Chanhassen Lions Club,
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invited council members and residents to attend the first annual Polar Plunge on January 1 at Lake Ann
Park.
SET FINAL 2012 TAX LEVY; APPROVE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2012 BUDGET AND
2012-2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Greg Sticha reviewed background, highlights and changes in the 2012 budget and 2012-2016 Capital
Improvement Program. Todd Gerhardt discussed the cost savings associated with the Carver County
sheriff’s office. After comments from council members, the following motion was made.
Resolution #2011-68:Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
City Council adopts a resolution establishing the 2012 final levy at $10,153,690, approves total
general fund expenditures of $9,616,600, and approves the 2012-2016 Capital Improvement
Program in the total amount of $73,479,100. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst who
opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4 OF CITY CODE CONCERNING FEES.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong asked staff to explain the allocation
between usage rate fees versus development related fees. Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification of
the distribution of utility fees and the need for fee increases this year.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council adopts the attached ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Chanhassen City Code revising
the fees for 2012. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst who opposed, and the motion
carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
1L. APPROVE CHANGES TO EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY.
Councilwoman Ernst explained her reasons for not supporting this personnel policy before making a
motion to eliminate the vacation time liability. Mayor Furlong asked staff to explain the changes being
proposed in the personnel policy. This motion failed for lack of a second. Councilman Laufenburger
asked staff to prepare a report in early 2012 recalculating the liability at the 2 times accrual rate.
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City Council Summary – December 12, 2011
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council adopts
the amended personnel policy dated December 12, 2012. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman
Ernst who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilwoman Tjornhom discussed her experience using the new Southwest Transit station. Mayor
Furlong provided a summary of discussions held by City Council members on the city manager’s annual
performance evaluation. After a motion was made and seconded, Councilwoman Ernst explained her
reasons for voting in opposition to this motion.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to approve a 1.5% increase in the City
Manager’s base salary for 2012. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst who opposed, and
the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
None.
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 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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