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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2012
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,
and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 January 7, 2012
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated January 9, 2012
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated January 9, 2012
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated January 3, 2012
Resolution #2012-04:
c. TH 5 Improvement Project, PW067B2: Approve Cooperative Agreement
with MnDOT.
d. Approval of Legislative Policies.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Laurie Susla, speaking as a board member of the Lotus Lake
Conservation Alliance, thanked council members for ranking Aquatic Invasive Species prevention for
Chanhassen lakes as a high priority.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES.
After thanking the council for working
with them in 2011, Lt. Jeff Enevold outlined programs he’s working on implementing in 2012. Chief
John Wolff shared some statistics comparing 2010 to 2011 numbers, reviewed his report on calls for
service in December and shared a warning about ice safety on area lakes.
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE,
SPECIAL EVENTS CATERING COMPANY, INC., DBA CHUCK WAGON CHARLIE’S
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SMOKEHOUSE, 545 WEST 78 STREET, BYRON KORUS.
Laurie Hokkanen presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. No
one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
City Council Summary – January 23, 2012
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approve the
request for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license from Special Events Catering Company Inc. dba
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Chuck Wagon Charlie’s Smokehouse for a restaurant at 545 West 78 Street. Approval is
contingent upon receipt of the license fee and a certificate of insurance. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2012 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MINNEWASHTA
HEIGHTS); AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Public Present:
Name Address
Genevieve Harings 6300 Elm Tree Avenue
Bill Coldwell 3501 Shore Drive
Randy Raddatz 6340 Elm Tree Avenue
Tom Ruhland 6211 Greenbriar
Paul Oehme provided background information before introducing Kevin Kowalski with WSB who
presented detailed information on the project. Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification on
maintenance of the iron filtration system and rain gardens. Councilman McDonald asked about the
pavement life span and available grants for installation of the sand filter system and rain gardens. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification on the location and details of the holding cell in the neighborhood park, the
sand iron filtering system, access during construction for residents and school buses, and stormwater
management during construction. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. Genevieve Harings, 6300
Elm Tree Avenue asked for clarification of the easements required in Option A, what’s included in
Option C, and expressed a concern with the pond in the park. Bill Coldwell, 3501 Shore Drive agreed
that the project was needed, asked for clarification on the construction of the iron filtration system,
commented on water in the park and clarification of the interest rate for financing. Randy Raddatz, 6340
Elm Tree Avenue commented that this project was a long time coming due to the bad condition of the
roads, and expressed concern with maintenance of the rain gardens by residents. He stated his preference
would be Option C. Tom Ruhland, 6211 Greenbriar expressed concern with piping going through his
yard and asked about the possibility of Xcel running underground lines. Mayor Furlong closed the
public hearing. After comments and discussion by council members the following motion was made.
Resolution #2012-05: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the
City Council authorizes the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2012 Street
Reconstruction Project No. 12-01. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Tjornhom invited the public to attend a benefit
concert, sponsored by Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, with former members of the Steve Miller Band at the
Autoplex on Wednesday between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. Mayor Furlong reminded people that the City is
currently accepting applications for all four commissions.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt advised the council that Representative
Hoppe and Senator Ortman were available to meet on Wednesday at 7:00 a.m., reported that Building
Inspector, Doug Hoese was recognized by the International Code Council for serving as the 10,000 Lakes
Chapter President in Minnesota, and provided an update on the AIS grant applications.
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City Council Summary – January 23, 2012
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Mayor Furlong congratulated Greg Sticha and his staff for
again receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 8:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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