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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 13, 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,
Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tom Devine 7640 South Shore Drive
Mark Metz County Attorney’s Office
Linda Nolan Kiowa Trail
Mike Domke 9361 Kiowa Trail
Laurie Susla 7008 Dakota Avenue
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 January 23, 2012
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated January 23, 2012
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Summary Minutes dated January 17, 2012
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated February 24, 2012
b. TH 41 Trail Extension, At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing and Stairway Connector:
Resolution #2012-06:
2) Resolution for MnDOT Limited Use Permit for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining and operating a non-motorized recreational trail within the TH
41 right-of-way between Longacres Drive and Minnetonka Middle School West.
Resolution #2012-07:
Resolution for MnDOT Limited Use Permit for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining and operating a non-motorized recreational trail within the TH
41 right-of-way between Minnetonka Middle School West and Chaska Road, including
an at-grade pedestrian crossing of TH 41 immediately south of Chaska Road.
Resolution #2012-08:
c. Intersection of TH 101 and Pioneer Trail: Approve Resolution for Local
Road Improvement Grant.
d. Approve Snow Plow Agreement with City of Victoria for the Tristan Heights Neighborhood, PW
309.
f. Approval of 2012 Key Financial Strategies.
City Council Summary – February 13, 2012
g. Approval of Request for Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Annual Gym Jam
Athletic Fundraiser, March 24, St. Hubert’s Catholic Community.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Mark Metz, Carver County Attorney, provided background information
on himself and the Carver County Attorney’s Office.
CONSENT AGENDA: TH 41 TRAIL EXTENSION, AT-GRADE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
AND STAIRWAY CONNECTOR: APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Councilman Laufenburger asked staff for background and financial information on the stairway connector
project. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the location of the stairway in relation to the underpass
into Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
Councilman Laufenburger moved that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for
City Project #PK&T-110 for the Trunk Highway 41 trail extension, at-grade pedestrian crossing,
excluding the stairway connector and authorize the advertisement for bids. There was no second
and the motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approves
the plans and specifications for City Project #PK&T-110 for the TH 41 trail extension, at-grade
pedestrian crossing and stairway connector and authorize the advertisement for bids. All voted in
favor, except Councilman Laufenburger who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO FINANCIAL POLICY FOR NEW
GASB PRONOUNCEMENT ON FUND BALANCE.
Mayor Furlong asked staff to explain the changes being made to classifications and designations in the
City’s financial policy.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded that the City Council adopts the
attached amendment to the City’s financial policy, in order to be in compliance and implement
GASB pronouncement No. 54 on Fund Balance. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Due to confusion over when visitor presentations was being held, it was
re-opened for public comment. Laurie Susla, with the Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance, asked the
council to consider what the DNR is doing as it moves forward developing and implementing an AIS
plan, and hopes the City will form a partnership with the Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance. Mike
Domke, President of the Lake Riley Improvement Association, outlined work being done by their
association with the University of Minnesota and the DNR to improve water quality, the effective use of
weed control without chemicals and the carp removal program. Tom Devine, 7640 South Shore Drive,
asked the council to support 100% inspections of all the lakes in Chanhassen when the AIS issue is
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discussed at the February 27 council meeting.
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LAKESIDE 5 ADDITION: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE
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AND UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 1, BLOCK 2, AND OUTLOT B, LAKESIDE 4
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ADDITION; AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPLATTING A PORTION OF LAKESIDE 4
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ADDITION INTO LAKESIDE 5 ADDITION AND APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE
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DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR LAKESIDE 4 ADDITION.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing for the
vacation of the drainage and utility easement. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilman McDonald asked for clarification of what’s changed since the original proposal. Mayor
Furlong asked about the residential density of the site.
Resolution #2012-09: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the
City Council approves the vacation of the drainage and utility easements in Outlot B and Lot 1,
Block 2, Lakeside Fourth Addition as shown on the attached survey prepared by Pioneer
Engineering, and directs staff to embody this action in a resolution. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approves
the final plat for Lakeside Fifth Addition and the First Amendment to the Development Contract
for Lakeside Fourth Addition. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Ernst moved to return the $625,000 received from Mediacom to the customers that
paid the fees through a credit to their bill. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilwoman Ernst moved that the $625,000 received from Mediacom be refunded to the City’s
taxpayers as a credit to their property tax bill. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilwoman Ernst moved that the $625,000 received from Mediacom be used to reduce next
year’s property taxes and identified in the general fund as such and not to fund new spending with
these dollars. The motion for lack of a second.
Mayor Furlong thanked everyone involved with the February Festival and Daddy/Daughter Dance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided updates on a meeting he attended
with the Mayor, Paul Oehme, Scott County, Carver County, MnDOT and representatives from most of
the communities regarding the Highway 101 river crossing and his participation in a discussion group of
school board members from Ohio, School District 276, and local leaders.
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 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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