SUM 2004 04 26CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 26, 2004
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 Ayotte, Councilman
Labatt, Councilman Lundquist and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Bob Generous, Todd Hoffman, Jill
Sinclair, Matt Saam, Paul Oehme, and Kelley Janes
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Jerry & Janet Paulsen
Steven Lillehaug
7305 Laredo Drive
Planning Commission
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1 AS ARBOR DAY.
Resolution #2004-20A: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist
seconded to approve the proclamation declaring May 1st as Arbor Day. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
Bruce Feik, Planning Commission; Amy O'Shea, Park and Recreation Commission;
Susan Robinson, Park and Recreation Commission; and Steve Nalefski, Environmental
Commission.
PRESENTATION OF MAPLE LEAF AWARDS:
Tom Faust, Senior Commission; and A10lson, Senior Commission.
ARBOR DAY: PRESENTATION OF POSTER CONTEST WINNER.
Mayor Furlong, with the help of Dottie Shea from the Environmental Commission,
presented the winner, Mallory Undestad and runner-up's Paige Polinsky, Kelsey
Peterjohn, Erinn Voas, Kacie Foster, Sara Kullberg, Jessica Sorensen, Kaylee Schmall,
and Megan Pfeifer in the Arbor Day Poster Contest.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Lundquist moved,
seconded to approve the following Consent Agenda items
Manager's recommendations:
Councilman Ayotte
pursuant to the City
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Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 12, 2004
-City Council Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated April 12, 2004
-Board of Review & Equalization Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated April 12,
2004
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated April 6, 2004
-Park and Recreation Commission Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated March
23, 2004
Resolution #2004-21: Call Assessment Hearing for 2004 MSA Street
Improvements, Project 04-02.
Resolution #2004-22: Accept Street and Storm Improvements in Ashling
Meadows, Project 01-04.
Approve Street Name Change from Halla Nursery Drive West to Bramble Drive,
Project 95-13.
Approval of No Parking Resolution #2004-23A for West 78th Street; Resolution
#2004-23B for Market Boulevard; and Resolution #2004-23C for Great Plains
Boulevard, Project 04-02.
g. Approval of Final Tax Settlement, Southwest Metro Transit Commission.
j. SCADA System:
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Resolution #2004-24: Approval of Plans and Specifications; Authorize
Bids for SCADA System Improvements, Phase I, PW307D.
Resolution #2004-25: Authorization of Plans and Specifications for
SCADA System Improvements, Phase II.
Approval of Contract with Kaeding & Associates for Design and
Construction Services for SCADA Improvements.
Resolution #2004-28: Resolution Approving Supplement No. 1 for Multi-Family
Housing Bonds, Villages on the Ponds.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
i. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, KIDS TRIATHLON,
MIRACLES FOR MITCH FOUNDATION.
Councilman Ayotte asked that this item be pulled off the consent agenda for further
explanation and exposure to the event. Tony Schiller talked about the event and Steve
Chepokas spoke as Chairman and Founder of the Miracles of Mitch Foundation.
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Councilman Ayotte moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to approve the Special
Event Permit for Kids Triathlon, Miracles of Mitch Foundation. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Neal Blanchett spoke on behalf of Paws, Claws & Hooves regarding the kennel licensing
ordinance and asked to present a letter to the council. Mayor Furlong asked that he wait
until the item comes up on the agenda. Susan Rick, a resident of Hesse Farms spoke in
support of the kennel licensing amendments as proposed by staff, with particular interest
that there is a contact person on duty 24 hours a day to correct any violations as they
occur and asked how the city plans to enforce the code. Wayne Decastre, 1025 Hesse
Farm Road and Chad Junker, 1250 Hesse Farm Road expressed their support of Susan
Rick.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sergeant Jim Olson introduced Deputy Eric Kittleson to the council, providing
background information. Regarding the packet, Sergeant Olson reviewed the statistics
from March regarding sheriff's office area report, citation list, crime alerts, community
service officer reports, and speed studies conducted by the speed trailer. He explained
the process involved with underage alcohol consumption. Councilman Ayotte asked for
clarification on the parent's liability in underage alcohol consumption. Mayor Furlong
asked that the data collected from the traffic and speed studies be kept for future
reference. There was no one present from the fire department, but a written report was
included with the packet.
PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF A PUBLIC SEWER & WATER
EASEMENT WITHIN HIDDEN CREEK DEVELOPMENT, VACATION FILE
04-03.
Matt Saam presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2004-26: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Labatt seconded
that the City Council approves a resolution vacating the existing public sanitary
sewer and water easement as defined on the attached vacation description. All
voted in favor, except Councilman Ayotte who was not present during the vote, and
the motion carried unanimously 4 to 0.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5 OF CITY CODE CONCERNING
KENNEL LICENSING.
Bob Generous reviewed the changes made to the city code regarding kennel licensing.
Neal Blanchett, attorney for Paws, Claws & Hooves spoke on their behalf. Councilman
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Lundquist asked for clarification on the hours that employees are on the premises. Mayor
Furlong asked the applicant if they have made efforts to have meetings with the
neighbors. Councilman Ayotte asked for clarification of the ordinance in regards to pitch
and decibel levels. Mayor Furlong asked Roger Knutson to give his thoughts on the
issues raised by Mr. Blanchett. Councilman Labatt asked for clarification on the decibel
levels and when a noise becomes a nuisance. After discussion the following motion was
voted upon.
Councilman Ayotte moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council
adopt the attached ordinance for Chapter 5 of the Chanhassen City Code, Kennel
Licenses. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to
0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
F. APPROVAL OF 2004 JULY 4TM FIREWORKS CONTRACT.
Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on why the fireworks display is at Lake
Ann and not City Center Park.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Ayotte seconded to approve the 2004
July 4th Fireworks Contract. All voted in favor, except Councilman Peterson who
was not present for the vote, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to
0.
H. APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISING FOR BIDS, LAKE ANN PARK PLAYGROUND.
Councilman Ayotte asked staff to clarify the reasoning behind the wood play structure
replacement program.
Resolution #2004-27: Councilman Ayotte moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded
to approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for Lake
Ann Park playground. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 5 to 0.
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HIGHLANDS OF BLUFF CREEK;
STREET (NE CORNER OF WEST
PLOWSHARES DEVELOPMENT.
LOCATED AT 2930 WEST 78TM
78TM STREET & HIGHWAY 4D
After meeting with Bob Generous and Matt Saam and walking the site, Councilman
Labatt stated his concerns with the height of the road and the access into the site from
West 78th Street.
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Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City
Council adopt the following motions for Planning Project #04-01, Highlands of Bluff
Creek, and adoption of the Findings of Fact:
Resolution #2004-29: Approval of Land Use Plan Amendment from
Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density.
Approval of Conditional Use Permit for Development within the Bluff Creek
Ovelay District.
Approval of Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) Review for a 16
Unit Townhouse Project.
Preliminary Plat Approval for 16 Townhouse Lots and Outlots with the
following amendments to conditions:
Applicant shall be responsible for all development plantings located on
public property. The applicant shall submit to the City a maintenance
agreement signed by the homeowners association to assume responsibility
of the plantings once the development is completed. 12 to 14 foot
evergreens shall be located at the end of the cul-de-sac and positioned so
as to alleviate headlight glare into the neighboring home.
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The walkout elevations of the units adjacent to the proposed pond shall be
lowered to an elevation of 1003 and an elevation of 1008 on the east end
of the private road.
Approval of a Variance from the Bluff Creek Overlay District Setback
Requirements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Lundquist provided an update of the meeting he attended at the Carver
County Government Center regarding the Highway 41 river crossing and suggested that
the City provide comments during the public comment period regarding impact on the
Seminary Fen.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on expansion of Highway 5 west of Highway 41 and
talks with the County and MnDot.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
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Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Ayotte seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously 5 to 0. The City
Council meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim