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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 23, 2012
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman
Tjornhom, and Councilwoman Ernst
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, Jill
Sinclair, and Tom Scott
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Matthew Myers 7421 Windmill Drive
Terry North Minnetrista
Lisa Clausen 8381 West Lake Drive
Roger Robinson 6300 Fir Tree
Kevin Kawlewski WSB & Associates
Tom & Rose Ruhland 6211 Greenbriar
Tim Litfin Tour de Tonka
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
AND MAPLE LEAF AWARDS TO OUTGOING COMMISSIONERS.
Mayor Furlong presented Certificates of Appreciation to Environmental Commissioner David
Christianson, and Planning Commissioners Tom Doll and Kevin Ellsworth. Maple Leaf Awards were
presented to Virginia Prior and Patricia McGough who served on the Senior Commission.
INVITATION TO ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION AND PRESENTATION OF ARBOR DAY
POSTER CONTEST WINNERS.
Mayor Furlong invited city residents to attend the annual Arbor Day celebration before presenting awards
to the following Arbor Day poster contest winners: Grand Prize Winner Maggie Erpelding, Runners-up
Abbie Docter, Sophia Duffy, Elise Krauska, Caitlin Maloney, Riley Palattao, Luke Puklich, Elle Risch,
Lauren St. Martin, Abby Steffen, Katie Stohlmeyer, and Lizzie Williamson.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 April 9, 2012
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 9, 2012
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Summary Minutes dated April 3, 2012
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated March 20, 2012
City Council Summary – April 23, 2012
Resolution #2012-24:
b. Kerber Pond Slope Stabilization: Approve Quote.
c. TH 5 Underpass Improvements at Minnewashta Parkway, PW067B2b:
1) Approve Cost Share Agreements with the University of Minnesota and City of Victoria for
Pedestrian Underpass.
Resolution #2012-25:
2) Approve Limited Use Permit with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation.
Resolution #2012-26:
d. Approval of Arbor Day Proclamation.
e. Approve Request for Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council
Annual Meeting, May 7, 2012.
f. Approve Extension of Final Plat, The Arbors.
Resolution #2012-27:
g. TH 101 Improvements Between Lyman Boulevard and Pioneer Trail:
Approval Funding Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation Agreement No.
00789.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Tim Litfin with Minnetonka Community Education provided a recap of
2011 Tour de Tonka and highlighted activities scheduled for the 2012 Tour de Tonka.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sgt. Peter Anderley discussed the
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distracted driver awareness campaign that was kicked off by the sheriff’s department on April 19. Chief
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John Wolff provided updates on the pancake breakfast that was held on April 1, an annual banquet being
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held on May 5, 2012 to celebrate the fire department’s 46 anniversary, Assistant Chief Rick Rice’s
presentation of the fire department’s history on Tuesday evening at the Legion prior to the official
Historical Society meeting, calls for service are down due to the mild winter and early spring, the brush
fire threat has gone down due to recent rains, commercial inspections and training commitments are up
from last year, customer service feedback, and an update on a house fire on Saturday night. Councilman
McDonald commented that he liked the feedback from the customer comment cards. Mayor Furlong
asked Chief Wolff to explain the regulations regarding recreational fires.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2012 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: ASSESSMENT
HEARING AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this project. Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification on the
age of the sewer pipes and open cut versus directional drilling costs. Mayor Furlong asked about the
ongoing maintenance requirements associated with the iron filing system, and plans for storm water
runoff during construction before opening the public hearing. Bill Finlayson from Fir Tree Avenue asked
about access to the beachlot during construction and runoff problems. Tom Ruhland, 6211 Greenbriar
asked about temporary water service and replacement of lawn.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to close the public hearing. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The public hearing was
closed.
After comments from council members, the following motion was made.
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City Council Summary – April 23, 2012
Resolution #2012-28: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
Chanhassen City Council accepts the bids and awards the contract for the 2012 Street
Reconstruction and Utility Project No. 12-01 to Northwest Asphalt, Inc in the amount of
$2,238,857.15 and adopts the assessment roll for City Project 12-01, Minnewashta Heights Street
and Utility Reconstruction and the attached resolution. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE,
CROSSROADS CENTER AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF CR 101 AND LYMAN
BOULEVARD; NORTH BY NORTH, LLC DBA THE VINTAGE.
Laurie Hokkanen presented the staff report on this item.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approve the
request for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license from North by North, LLC dba The Vintage
contingent upon receipt of liquor liability insurance and the license fee. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilwoman Tjornhom reported on the District 112 Teachers
Appreciation Dinner she attended in place of Mayor Furlong.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt discussed the luncheon he and Councilman
Laufenburger attended at the Tree House organization and receipt of a grant from Minnegasco to go
towards the purchase of a thermal camera.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification and brief
description of ACH payments outlined in the correspondence packet. Mayor Furlong asked about timing
of the Highway 5 construction project.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 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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