SUM 2004 02 09CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 2004
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 Labatt, Councilman
Ayotte, Councilman Lundquist and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Justin Miller, Jill Sinclair, Todd
Hoffman, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson and Matt Saam
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Jim & Tyler Stockstad
Dale & Tyler Shrode
Andrew Eckerberg
Tim McKinney
Alex Altrichter
Julie A.B. Terpstra
Matt & Chris Thompson
Brian & Sean Elder
Scott Scheele
C.J. Johnston
Leo Johnson
Hayden Troy
Adam S.
Tony Forncris
Gabriel Filsinger
Greyson Hensley
Paul Thompson
Janet & Jerry Paulsen
Debbie Lloyd
5730 Echo Road, Shorewood
24755 Yellowstone Trail
27260 Smithtown Road
9110 Lake Ridge Road
3743 Togo Road
6581 Joshua Circle
6375 Maple Ridge
26115 Smithtown Lane, Shorewood
3920 Leslee Curve
4181 White Dove Lane
26915 Noble Road
6357 Cliffwood Circle
931 Vineland Court
5730 Brentridge Drive, Shorewood
7820 Kings Road, Victoria
28110 Woodside Road, Shorewood
Scout Master Troop 424
7305 Laredo Drive
7302 Laredo Drive
Mayor Furlong welcomed Boy Scout Troop 424 from Excelsior to the meeting. The
agenda was amended to delete item 2, Consideration of a Kennel Permit, Paws, Claws &
Hooves, 10500 Great Plains Boulevard.
PRESENTATION OF 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS.
Mayor Furlong invited members of the Environmental Commission to join him in
handing out the 2003 Environmental Excellence Awards to Justin Rowlandson from
Chanhassen Elementary and Marcus Ellson. Justin Rowlandson implemented a number
of improvements at the Chanhassen Elementary School to it's current recycling program.
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Marcus Ellson worked with city staff, as a part of his Eagle Scout project, to plan and
coordinate work to improve water quality by educating citizens of how runoff from
streets and yards has a direct effect on lakes and wetlands.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager's recommendation:
Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated January 26, 2004
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated January 20, 2004
Approval of Lifeguard Contract for Lake Ann Beach, Minnetonka Community
Education and Services
Approval of an Application for an Exempt Gambling Permit to Conduct a Raffle,
St. Hubert's Catholic Community, April 24, 2004.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
B. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR HIGHWAY 101 NORTH
TRAIL~ PROJECT 97-12-3.
Councilman Ayotte was questioning the amount of use on this trail to get an idea of
repair and maintenance requirements, preventive maintenance, and usage. He stated it
would be a good idea to know how the city's assets are being utilized.
Resolution #2004-07: Councilman Ayotte moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded
to approve Change Order No. 3 for Highway 101 North Trail, Project 97-12-3. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
PERMIT FOR A WEDDING RECEPTION~ NORTH LOTUS LAKE
PARK~ MIKE & GLORIA LYNCH~ 6630 HORSESHOE CURVE.
Councilman Ayotte asked staff to explain what the city does if there is damage done to
the park. Councilman Labatt asked if this parking permit would interfere with activities
on the fields. Todd Hoffman stated there are no activities planned for the fields on
Saturdays. Councilman Labatt also expressed concern with the possibility of people
parking on the grass and suggested a damage deposit be paid. Councilman Peterson
stated it sounded like overkill. Mayor Furlong clarified that the only reason this permit
was before the council was because it was extending beyond the 10:00 p.m. timeframe.
He suggested that deputies patrolling the area check to make sure no damage is done to
the park. If there is damage, to notify the applicants. He also asked staff to emphasize
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the concerns raised by City Council to Mr. and Mrs. Lynch and ask them to work with
Sergeant Olson.
Councilman Ayotte moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to approve the request
for a special event parking permit for a wedding reception, North Lotus Lake Park,
Mike & Gloria Lynch, 6630 Horseshoe Curve. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt reminded council of a strategic planning session on February 17th at 5:30
p.m. Mayor Furlong asked the city manager to commend staff in their snowplowing
efforts. Todd Gerhardt thanked Todd Hoffman and his staff for a great job done with
February Festival. Councilman Peterson asked for an update with applicants and
interviews for the open commission seats.
Councilman Ayotte moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned
at 7:20 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim