CC SUM 2013 01 28CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 2013
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 City Attorney, Andrea Poehler
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Robert Sommer
Dale Johnson
John Knoblauch
Alan Nikolai
Bruce Mattson
Steve & Carol Lahto
6239 Chaska Road
2240 Melody Hill Road
1450 Knob Hill Lane
6570 Galpin Boulevard
2200 Crestview Drive
8591 Tigua Lane
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Furlong read an invitation to the 20 Annual February Festival
on Saturday, February 2nd at Lake Ann.
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 dated January 14, 2013
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated January 14, 2013
Receive Commission Minutes:
- Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated January 15, 2013
b. Resolution #2013 -04: Rice Marsh Lake Trail Extension: Resolution Approving a MnDOT
Limited Use Permit to Use TH 212 Right -of -Way.
Wynsong, 7042 Galpin Boulevard: Table Final Plat and Development Contract.
e. Approval of Request for a Temporary On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Athletic Department
Fundraiser, February 23, 2013, St. Hubert Catholic Community.
f. Approve City Consent to Assignment, Limited Revenue Tax Increment Note, as related to
Rottlund Homes/Northbay.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
City Council Summary — January 28, 2013
LAW ENFORCEMENT /FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE. Lt. Jeff Enevold reviewed a power point
presentation showing Part I and Part II crime comparisons from 2009 through 2012 and 2013 goals.
Chief John Wolff reviewed the comparison of 2011 to 2012 statistics and reported on recent activity
within the fire department.
2013 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 13 -OIA: PUBLIC HEARING ON FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR THE MELODY HILL NEIGHORHOOD.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item outlining the scope of the project. Councilwoman
Ernst asked for clarification on the drainage system in the Melody Hills neighborhood. Councilman
Laufenburger asked why some roads in the area were not included in the project, and clarification that
assessments are per lot, not street frontage. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification that one contractor
would bid all 4 projects, scheduling, deadlines and erosion control before opening the public hearing.
Robert Sommer, 6239 Chaska Road asked about sealcoating rather than mill and overlay, suggested
discussions with School District 276 regarding assessments, increased speed on Chaska Road, noting he
opposes this project moving forward. Alan Nikolai, 6570 Galpin asked about details of the project
regarding curb, asphalt layers, the fact that Crestview Road isn't in that bad of shape, the bad timing of
the assessments due to the poor economy and asked that the council not approve the whole road project
for the Melody Hill neighborhood. Bruce Mattson, 2020 Crestview Drive agreed that Crestview Road
isn't in that bad of shape and questioned the road assessment. Councilwoman Ernst asked for
information about bidding this project with other cities. Mayor Furlong closed the public hearing.
After comments from council members the following motion was made.
Resolution #2013 -05: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the
City Council orders the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2013 Street Improvement
Project 13 -01 -2, Melody Hill area. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 5 to 0.
PRESERVE AT RICE LARK, LOCATED SOUTH OF WEST 86 STREET, APPLICANT:
JOHN KNOBLAUCH: REQUEST FOR CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
FOR A 15 LOT SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON 13.2 ACRES OF PROPERTY
CURRENTLY ZONED RSF- SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND R4 -MIXED LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor Furlong
and Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on the DNR's jurisdiction over the shoreland district.
Councilman Laufenburger asked about the location of the access point off of West 86 Street and the
DNR's role in the approval process. The applicant, John Knoblauch reviewed the proposed house plans
and how they will fit on the lots, landscaping, buffer areas, and requested that the property be rezoned to
medium density. Mayor Furlong opened up the meeting for public comments. Carol Lahto, 8591 Tigua
Lane stated her preference for a single family home development and asked the city to take into
consideration drainage issues. Steve Lahto, 8591 Tigua Lane had concern with changing the zoning on
both parcels to medium density where now one parcel is zoned single family. Consensus from council
members was to support this development moving forward.
TH 101 (LYMAN BOULEVARD TO PIONEER TRAIL) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 12 -06:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CARVER
COUNTY; AND APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT.
City Council Summary — January 28, 2013
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong asked about funding sources for
design and right -of -way acquisition. Councilman Laufenburger asked about additional parking at the
Bandimere neighborhood park, and the work associated with removing the barrier between Kiowa Trail
and Springfield neighborhood.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approves
Resolution #2013 -06: Approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement of bids;
Resolution #2013 -07: Approving Cooperative Agreement with MnDOT; and approving the Joint
Powers Agreement with Carver County for TH 101 (Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer Trail)
Improvement Project 12 -06. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
4 to 0.
(Councilwoman Tjornhom had left the meeting at this point and did not vote.)
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilwoman Ernst thanked Mr. Oehme and his staff for the good
job in snow plowing during the last snow and ice event. Mayor Furlong reminded council members about
the meeting Thursday morning with Representatives Hoppe and Pugh, Metropolitan Council member Mr.
Van Eyll, and Carver County Commissioners.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None
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 10:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim