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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 14, 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,
Greg Sticha, and City Attorney Andrea Poehler
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong read invitations to the Halloween Party, and Seminary
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Fen Fall Clean-Up events being held on Saturday, October 26 and the ribbon cutting event for the Rice
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Marsh Lake trail loop on Wednesday, October 16.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve of City Council Minutes dated September 9, 2013.
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 3, 2013.
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated August 27, 2013.
Resolution #2013-43:
4. Lift Station #10 Improvements: Award of Bid.
Resolution #2013-44:
5. TH 212 Improvements from Chaska to Cologne: Approve Resolution
Supporting Carver County’s Application for Corridor Commerce Funding.
Resolution #2013-45:
6. Library Parking Ramp Rehabilitation Project 12-02-1: Approve Quote.
8. Repeal Conditional Use Permit for Stable Permit, 3530 and 3670 Highway 7, Premier Bank.
9. Approval of Cell Tower Lease, T-Mobile.
10. Ordinance Approving Street Name Changes in the Camden Ridge Plat.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
E(7). APPROVE QUOTE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE PEDESTRIAN MEDIAN
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ON GALPIN BOULEVARD AT WEST 78 STREET.
Councilman Laufenburger asked about the funding source and background information on this project.
Resolution #2013-46: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the
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City Council awards a construction contract for the Galpin Boulevard/West 78 Street intersection
improvements to Parrott Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $24,937.00. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
City Council Summary – October 14, 2013
E(11). APPROVE STIPULATIONS OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR ACQUISITION
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TH 5 IMPROVEMENTS,
ABBARIAO, EKSTRUM/BURDICK AND GAUER PARCELS.
Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification on the location of the parcels, and why the City is
paying significantly more money now as a result of this settlement than originally planned.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council approves
settlement agreements for acquisition of right-of-way for Abbariao, Ekstrum/Burdick and Gauer
parcels in conjunction with Trunk Highway 5 improvements from Trunk Highway 41 to Victoria
Drive, CSAH 11, State Project No. 1002-89. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
INTRODUCTION OF LORI ANDERSON, PRESIDENT, SOUTHWEST METRO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE.
Lori Anderson introduced herself and explained that she is going around to communities in the Southwest
Metro introducing herself and getting to know people.
CHANHASSEN LIBRARY PRESENTATION, NICK DIMASSIS AND KATHY BOGNANNI.
Nick Dimassis, the Director of the Carver County Library System reviewed library usage trends on the
national, county and local levels. Kathy Bognanni, Branch Manager of the Chanhassen library talked
about specific programs being offered at the Chanhassen Library. Councilwoman Ernst asked about the
demographics of library users. Mayor Furlong congratulated Mr. Dimassis on the 10 year anniversary of
the library and asked if expectations when the library was built have been tracked, and an update on the
new library being constructed in Excelsior.
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES CONDUIT DEBT REFUNDING BONDS: PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF HOST APPROVAL RESOLUTION, JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS
AND HOUSING PLAN.
Greg Sticha outlined what was being requested by Presbyterian Homes. Mark Beezie with Northland
Securities provided background information. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. No one spoke
and the public hearing was closed. Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on the process and why
the City of Chanhassen is the host.
Resolution #2013-47: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded that the
Chanhassen City Council approve the resolution entitled Giving Host Approval to the Issuance of
Senior Housing Revenue Refinancing Notes Under Minnesota Statutes and approval of the Joint
Powers Agreement and a Housing Program for the Presbyterian Homes/Chanhassen Summerwood
project. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EASTERN CARVER COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT 112 REFERENDUM.
Mayor Furlong read the resolution concerning the Eastern Carver County Independent School District
112 Referendum.
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City Council Summary – October 14, 2013
Resolution #2013-48: Mayor Furlong moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to approve the
Resolution concerning the Eastern Carver County Independent School 112 Referendum. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman McDonald discussed the Fire Department Open House.
Councilman Laufenburger provided an update on the Third Annual Fall Classic being held by the
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Chanhassen High School Activities Department at the Arboretum on Friday night, October 25. Mayor
Furlong discussed the lunch he and Mr. Gerhardt attended with Dr. Joel Wiggins, the new President of
Crown College, and other representatives from the college who shared plans for their centennial
celebration coming up in a few years.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on illegal tree removal
by a resident on Lotus Trail. Paul Oehme provided updates on street projects that are wrapping up for
the fall. Mayor Furlong asked what could be done to alert motorists to the new pedestrian crossing at
Highway 41 and Minnetonka Middle School West.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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 City Council meeting was
adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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