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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 8, 2013
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag which was led by Anson Allred from Boy Scout Troop 589.
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 PRESENT:
Anson Allred Boy Scout Troop 589
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
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 March 25, 2013
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated March 25, 2013
Resolution #2013-23:
b. 2013 Street Improvement Project 13-01: Call Assessment Hearing.
d. Approve Amendment to Chapter 5 of City Code re: Animal Licensing.
e. Approve Amendment to Section 2-46.11c of City Code re: Senor Commission Membership.
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f. Approval of Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, SuperAmerica, 2960 82 Street.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
CONSENT AGENDA 1(C). APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW,
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/LAND USE AMENDMENT, CHANHASSEN APARTMENTS,
GALPIN BOULEVARD.
Because this item will have impact on a future item before the City Council, Councilman Laufenburger
asked staff to clarify the action of this motion.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council authorizes staff to submit the amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan regarding a
land use map amendment from Residential-Low Density and Office to Residential-Low and High
Density and Office and Residential-High Density for jurisdictional review. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
City Council Summary – April 8, 2013
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION AND SENIOR
COMMISSION.
Mayor Furlong reviewed the interview process before making the following motion.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to make the following appointments:
Jackie Engel, Tom Wilson and Jacqueline Prescott for 3 year terms expiring March, 2016 for the
Senior Commission; Maryam Yusuf to a 2 year term expiring March, 2015 and Stephen Withrow
to a one year term expiring March, 2014 for the Planning Commission; and Cole Kelly and Rick
Echternacht to 3 year terms expiring March, 2016 and Luke Thunberg to a one year term expiring
March, 2014 for the Park and Recreation Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Laufenburger reminded people to attend the Third
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Annual Chanhassen Red Birds fundraiser Saturday, April 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chanhassen
American Legion. Mayor Furlong commented on the meeting he and City Manager Gerhardt had with
the Southwest Metro Chamber Board of Directors.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on Chanhassen fire
fighter Mike Ryan’s illness during a recent call for service.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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Mayor Furlong wished his daughter Kathryn a happy 15 birthday.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at
7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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