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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 26, 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, Roger Knutson, Todd Hoffman and Greg Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Greg Fletcher 7616 South Shore Drive
Steve Donen 7341 Frontier Trail
Joe Shneider 1035 Holley Lane
Tom Devine 7640 South Shore Drive
Ron Kleve 7307 Laredo Drive
Beth Peta, Bountiful Basket Food Shelf 1065 Trails End Road
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: INVITATION TO TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY.
Mayor
Furlong read an invitation to the Tree Lighting Ceremony which will be held on Saturday, December 1,
2012 at 5:30 p.m. in City Center Park.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 22, 2012
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated October 22, 2012
-Canvass Board Summary Minutes dated November 13, 2012
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated November 13, 2012
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated November 13, 2012
Resolution #2012-64:
b. Approve Resolution Certifying Hookup Charges to Property Taxes.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Steve Donen, 7341 Frontier Trail thanked Todd Hoffman for his
presentation of the AIS program and overseeing the City, the watershed, the DNR and the Lotus Lake
Conservation Alliance, and asked that the City, the Watershed and the Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance
get together to develop an expanded program for next year. Joe Shneider, 1035 Holly Lane emphasized
that the DNR cannot do the inspection program without significant investments from a lot of other groups
and outlined aquatic invasive threats still to come. Ron Kleve, 7307 Laredo Drive speaking as a board
member of the LLCA, member of the Sunrise Hills Association, boat owner and waterskier, discussed the
fact that a majority of residents in Sunrise Hills voted to close their private boat ramp, measures he’s
personally taken to keep from spreading invasive aquatic species, and expressed that at a minimum a gate
should be installed at the boat ramp to enforce park hours. Beth Peta, who sits on the Board of Directors
of Bountiful Basket Food Shelf, presented a power point presentation outlining the services offered by
their organization. Mayor Furlong asked Ms. Peta to explain their relationship with the CAP Agency.
City Council Summary – November 26, 2012
Councilman Laufenburger asked how the food distribution policy differs from other agencies such as ICA
and Prop.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jeff Enevold had a power point
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presentation showing highlights from the Citizens Academy which ran from September 11 through
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October 30. Chief John Wolff reviewed calls for service year to date numbers, training commitment
numbers, an update on the fire study, and structure fire. Todd Gerhardt asked Chief Wolff to provide an
update on the chlorine spill that occurred at Foss Swim School.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DONATING A FIRE TRUCK TO BROAD
CHANNEL, NEW YORK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Chief John Wolff presented the staff report and background information on how the Chanhassen Fire
Department learned of the need and delivered Engine 22 to Broad Channel, New York Volunteer Fire
Department. Councilman McDonald asked Chief Wolff to comment on how often these types of
opportunities come up.
Resolution #2012-65: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the
Chanhassen City Council approve the donation of Engine 22 to the Broad Channel, New York
Volunteer Fire Department.All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Furlong informed council members that he will be addressing
the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday along with mayors from Victoria, Chaska
and Carver.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt reminded the council of the Truth in
Taxation hearing on December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman McDonald asked about the public process for
routing of the high voltage power lines.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald 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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