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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 9, 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 Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jim Boettcher 7476 Crocus Court
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENS:
None.
Councilman Laufenburger 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 November 25, 2013 and December 2, 2013.
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated November 19, 2013.
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated November 26, 2013.
Resolution #2013-61:
4. 2014 Street Reconstruction Projects: Accept Feasibility Report; Call
Public Hearings.
5. TH 101 Improvements: Approve Stipulation of Settlement for Parcel #4.
6. Approve Summary Ordinance 584 for Publication Purposes for Massage Business Licensing.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: 7. 8821 SUNSET TRAIL: REQUEST FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT
TO GRADE PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON
PROPERTY ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE DISTRICT (A2) AND LOCATED AT 8821
SUNSET TRAIL. APPLICANT: MARK UNDESTAD, PLANNING CASE 2013-25.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification of the applicable standards that need to be met for an Interim
Use Permit and if this applicant is using the same standards as any other comparable permit.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approves an
Interim Use Permit to grade property for construction of a single family home on property zoned
City Council Summary – December 9, 2013
the following conditions and
Agricultural Estate (A2) and located at 8821 Sunset Trail subject to
adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
1.The applicant must submit a revised grading plan which shows the contours from the land
survey conducted before construction started and showing the proposed contours.
2.The applicant’s engineer must submit an earthwork estimate based on the existing contours
from the land survey.
3.The ditch along the northern property line must be revised to prevent water pooling on the
adjacent property.
4.The applicant must coordinate with City staff to find an acceptable alternative secondary
septic site.
5.The grading plan must be modified so that slopes are not steeper than 3:1. The current plan
shows a steeper slope on the southern berm.
6.Non-paved surface grades shall not be less than 2% to promote proper drainage.
7.The grading plan must show contours or elevation points nearby structures to confirm that
water will drain away from existing and proposed structures.
8.A $1,500 escrow to guarantee restoration and erosion control measures will be required with
the permit.
9.The applicant must provide a proposed haul route for review and approval.
10.An as-built grading plan is needed at the completion of site grading to ensure compliance
with the approved grading plan.
11.The applicant must comply with any applicable local, state or federal permit requirements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4 OF CITY CODE CONCERNING FEES.
Greg Sticha presented staff’s recommendation for this item. Councilman Laufenburger asked for
clarification on staff’s recommendation regarding tiers for water usage.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council adopts the attached ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Chanhassen City Code revising
the fees for 2014. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 19 OF CITY CODE CONCERNING HOOKUP AND
CONNECTION FEE INTEREST RATE.
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Greg Sticha presented staff’s recommendation for this item. Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification
of the City’s policy regarding the use of the prime rate for assessments.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the attached amendments to Chapter 19 of the City Code pertaining to setting the
interest rate for assessed water and sewer connections. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT, MEDIACOM.
Greg Sticha and Laurie Hokkanen highlighted details of changes made to this Franchise Renewal
Agreement with Mediacom. Council members asked for clarification on the elimination of PEG fees, the
auditing process, and monitoring customer service satisfaction.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the attached Television Franchise Ordinance and summary ordinance for
publication purposes and also an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 7.5 of the Chanhassen City Code.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF THE LEVY AND 2014 BUDGET, AND 2014-2018 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Greg Sticha reviewed highlights from the power point presentation outlining the final levy and 2014
budget and 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Program. Councilman McDonald moved, and
Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded a motion to approve the levy, general fund expenditures and CIP.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification of the $15,000 reduction in sealcoating. Councilman
Laufenburger clarified that residents in School District 276 would have different numbers than the chart
shown for School District 112, and new growth numbers. Councilwoman Ernst proposed an amendment
to the motion. It failed for lack of a second. Mayor Furlong asked for further clarification of the new
growth numbers compared with the levy amount.
Resolution #2013-62: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
Chanhassen City Council adopts the resolution establishing the 2014 final levy at $10,334,140;
approves the total general fund expenditures of $9,928,949; and approve the CIP for 2014 through
2018 in the total amount of $161,787,110. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst who
opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS: ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF CITY MANAGER’S
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, MAYOR FURLONG.
Mayor Furlong read the results of the City Manager’s performance evaluation and a list of his
accomplishments for 2013 before making a motion. Councilwoman Ernst congratulated Todd Gerhardt
on his award of excellence and accomplishments in 2013 before explaining that she could not support the
wage increase. After comments from council members the following motion was voted on.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council approve the City
Manager’s increase in 2013 base salary by 3%, which is an amount consistent with the average
increase that was approved in the budget for 2014. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst
who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
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Mayor Furlong thanked the park department staff for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday,
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December 7 and thanked the Rotary Club for Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 8th.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt noted that this was the last meeting of 2013
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and looks forward to setting 2014 goals on January 4 with the City Council.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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