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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 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 Mitch Johnson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Len Simich Southwest Transit
Dave Jacobson Southwest Transit
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
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 May 13, 2013
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated May 13, 2013
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 16, 2013
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 23, 2013
Resolution #2013-33:
b. Approve Resolution of Support for Highway Safety Improvement
Program Grant Funds from MnDOT for Highway 41 and Lake Lucy Road Intersection
Improvements.
Resolution #2013-34:
c. Approve Resolution Accepting Donation from KleinBank for Summer
Concert Series.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Len Simich with Southwest Transit informed the council of their
summer promotion with the Chanhassen Circulator which will run regular routes from the ramp behind
the Chanhassen Dinner Theater to businesses south of Highway 5. David Esposito, Retail Market
Manager for KleinBank, presented a $2,000 check to the City to sponsor the Summer Concert Series.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jeff Enevold reviewed what the
sheriff’s office has done to reduce crimes of opportunity, and provided an update on the Citizens
Academy. Chief John Wolff discussed the Fire Department’s partnership with the American Legion for
Memorial Day activities, thanked the City Manager for recognizing Mark Littfin, a 40 year member of the
City Council Summary – May 28, 2013
Fire Department, provided an update on the positions and roster of fire fighters, and year to date calls for
service numbers.
BLUFF CREEK GARDENS: REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO INTERIM USE PERMIT
96-2 TO ALLOW FOR A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PER SECTION 20-233(C) OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE ON PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (A-2);
LOCATED AT 850 FLYING CLOUD DRIVE; APPLICANT: SKIP COOK.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded that the City Council approve
the amendment to Interim Use Permit 96-2 to allow for a lot line adjustment subject to the
amended and restated Interim Use Permit and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and
conditions:
1. The area of the new lot lines shall have the through driveway blocked from direct access to the
garden center to prohibit continued access to the garden center from this driveway.
2. Any stored landscape material or plants must be relocated from Area 4 to the Areas 1-3.
3. Permits must be obtained for the construction of, alteration of, or occupancy use changes to any
buildings on the site.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Ernst congratulated the Park and Rec staff, the
American Legion and everyone involved for a phenomenal Memorial Day event.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on road projects.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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