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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 28, 2013
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Roger Knutson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: INVITATION TO BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON
BREAKFAST AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 580.
Mayor Furlong read an invitation to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon breakfast being held at the American
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Legion Post 580 on Saturday, November 9.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to approve
the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated October 14, 2013.
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated October 15, 2013.
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated September 24, 2013.
Resolution #2013-49:
4. 2013 Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) Repair Project: Accept Bids and Award
Contract.
Resolution #2013-50:
5. Lift Station #10 Improvements: Approve Quote for Pumps and Electrical
Panel.
6. Approval of Temporary Liquor License Request, December 6, 2013, St. Hubert’s Catholic
Community.
Resolution #2013-51:
7. Call for Sale, 2013A GO Bonds to Refinance 2009A GO Bonds.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Laurie Susla thanked the City and Todd Hoffman for overseeing the
watercraft inspection program in 2013 and invited council members to attend a meeting with the
watershed district at the American Legion on Tuesday evening at 5:00 p.m.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Chief John Wolff presented the monthly
update on fire department calls for service numbers, fire prevention week and open house, vehicle fire,
new recruits, and changes in leadership roles. Lieutenant Jeff Enevold with the Carver County Sheriff’s
Office was not present. Mayor Furlong asked that any questions on his written report be directed to the
City Manager, Todd Gerhardt.
City Council Summary – October 28, 2013
PUBLIC HEARING: CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITY AND CODE
ENFORCEMENT BILLS.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Councilman Laufenburger asked about the reason for
total numbers being down from previous years and the amount of bills that will be paid prior to being
certified with the County. Mayor Furlong asked about other ways to collect these delinquent bills.
Councilwoman Ernst asked about the percentage that are collected. Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2013-52: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
City Council adopts the Resolution Certifying Delinquent Utility Accounts to the County Auditor.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Resolution #2013-53: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
City Council adopts the Resolution Certifying Delinquent Code Enforcement Accounts to the
County Auditor. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: (8). APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TREE
REMOVAL ON CITY PROPERTY AT 6891 LOTUS TRAIL, PETER ROCHEFORD.
Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification if this agreement eliminates the individual from any
future criminal charges associated with the destruction of public property. Councilman McDonald asked
for background information on why the trees were cut down. Councilwoman Ernst asked if the individual
knew he was cutting trees on city property.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the settlement agreement in the amount of $12,680 and release of claims for the
removal of 17 trees from Carver Beach Park by Peter Rocheford.All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman Laufenburger asked for a construction update on the
stairway connector from Highover to the Highway 41 trail. Mayor Furlong reminded viewers to vote for
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School District 112’s referendum on November 5.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt discussed the Highway 101 gap flyer in the
correspondence packet which highlights the need for improvements to Highway 101 south of Pioneer
Drive down to Flying Cloud Drive.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Mayor Furlong asked Mr. Oehme to clarify his letter to the
Three Rivers Park District regarding a pedestrian overpass bridge.
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 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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