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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 28, 2005
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 Lundquist, Councilman
Peterson and Councilwoman Tjornhom
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Roger Knutson, Paul Oehme, Kate
Aanenson, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Jeff Franz 8950 Sunset Trail
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong announced that the applicant for Hidden Creek Meadows had withdrawn from
the agenda. Todd Gerhardt added two items. Under the consent agenda as item 1(p) a private
driveway easement for the Sinclair gas station and discussion of the 2005 Distinguished Service
Award under Administrative Presentations. Councilman Lundquist asked that item 1(p) be
moved to new business for discussion.
John Raby requested that item 1(c) be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated February 28, 2005
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated February 28, 2005
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated March 14, 2005
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated February 22, 2005
-Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated March 1, 2005
b. Approve Ordinance Amendment to Allow the Consumption of Wine and Allowing Glass
Containers in City Parks.
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Resolution#2005-29:
d. Approves Plans & Specifications; Authorize Advertisement of Bids
for 2005 Street Improvements, Project 05-01.
Resolution#2005-30:
e. Approve Limited Use Permit with MnDot for Trail Improvements at
the Intersection of Pioneer Trail & TH 101, PW053G.
f. Approval of Consultant Contract for Lower Bluff Creek Preliminary Design.
Resolution#2005-31:
g. Approval of Change Order for Lift Station No. 2 Contract, Project No.
01-11C.
Resolution#2005-32:
h. Approve Quotes for Replacement of Lift Station Pumps, PW055.
i. Paisley Park Studio Storage:
1) Final Plat Approval.
2) Approve Construction Plans & Specifications and Development Contract.
k. Approval of 2005 Liquor License Renewals.
Resolution#2005-33:
l. Approval of Resolution Designating the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) as the Basis for All Incident Management in the City of
Chanhassen.
Resolution#2005-34:
m. Approval of Prepayment of G.O. Bonds Series 1998B, Callable
February 1, 2005.
n. Amend Development Contract for Pinehurst Development.
o. Approve Contract with Casablanca Orchestra for Fourth of July Street Dance.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
1(C). APPROVAL OF 2005 LAKE ANN BEACH LIFEGUARD CONTRACT.
John Raby, President of Minnesota Safety Services provided background information of his
running the MCES aquatics program for the past 15-16 years and what services Minnesota
Safety Services can provide the City of Chanhassen with this contract. Tim Littfin the
Minnetonka Community Education Director explained how Minnetonka Community Education
Services will go forward with new people to provide the lifeguard and swimming lesson
instruction services at Lake Ann Beach. Mayor Furlong asked Todd Hoffman to review the
recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission to approve the contract with
Minnetonka Community Education Services.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to approve the contract
from Minnetonka Community Education and Services in the amount of $27,555 to provide
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lifeguard services at Lake Ann Beach for the 2005 season. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Al Klingelhutz, 8600 Great Plains Boulevard reported on the poor quality of the telecast of the
city council and county commission meetings. Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive asked the
council to take into consideration the conflict of interest implications when appointing
commissioners.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sergeant Jim Olson presented the sheriff’s office area report, citation list, and Community
Service Officer report for the month of February. He talked about the schedule change for the
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deputies which will take effect on May 2, with warm weather approaching he urged motorists
to watch out for children playing and keep their speeds down and cautioned about ice safety on
area lakes. Chief Gregg Geske updated the council on the activities of the fire department for the
month of February, including the annual pancake breakfast which was held with the Lion’s Club.
The Fire Department will be hiring fire fighters in the near future so he asked anyone who’s
interested to contact Mark Littfin, the Fire Marshall for an application. Councilman Lundquist
asked Chief Geske to explain the regulations regarding permitted fires in the city.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR TH 212/101 GAP BONDING PROJECT ITEMS, PROJECT 03-
09-3.
Public Present:
Name Address
Jim & Jan Sand 366 South Tenth Avenue, Waite Park
Ken Wencl 8412 Great Plains Boulevard
Al Klingelhutz 8600 Great Plains Boulevard
Paul Oehme reviewed the elements included with the upgrade of the Highway 212/101 gap
project. Mayor Furlong clarified that this item under discussion was just the financing portion of
the project and not design elements. He also asked for clarification on what action the City
Council needs to take with this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. Ken Wencl,
8412 Great Plains Boulevard asked for further clarification on what was being discussed with
this item and to clarify if there are any assessments associated with the 101 gap project. Mayor
Furlong closed the public hearing. After discussion the following motion was made.
Resolution#2005-35: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded
approved a motion to order that the 212 project go forward. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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APPROVE PRIVATE DRIVEWAY EASEMENT ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY, FILE
NO. PW-0087G.
Todd Gerhardt explained that this was a housekeeping item needed for the sale of the Sinclair
gas station property.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to approve the Private
Driveway Easement on city owned property, File No. PW-087g. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS.
Mayor Furlong reviewed the interview process undertaken by the City Council and explained
their choices for appointments to the various commissions. Councilman Lundquist explained
that he will be voting against the motion stating his support for all of the candidates but would
have liked to have seen a change on the Park and Rec Commission.
Councilman Peterson moved. Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to appoint Mark
Undestad and Deborah Zorn to the Planning Commission; Glenn Stolar, Paula Atkins, and
Steve Scharfenberg to the Park and Recreation Commission; David Wanek and Lee
Scholder to the Environmental Commission; and Jean Mancini and Mel Kurvers to the
Senior Commission. All voted in favor, except Councilman Lundquist who opposed, and
the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt, stating that the Chanhassen Rotary Club has a new 2005 Distinguished Service
Award, was asking the Chanhassen City Council to provide a recommendation for 1 of the 3
excellent candidates Al Klingelhutz, Vernelle Clayton and Ladd Conrad.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
cast their vote for Al Klingelhutz as a candidate for the 2005 Distinguish Service Award.
All voted in favor, except Councilman Peterson who abstained and the motion carried.
Todd Gerhardt updated the City Council on a meeting he attended with Carver County soliciting
feedback from all communities on whether the Carver County HRA should expand their roles
into economic development. His recommendation was to encourage them to continue to do the
housing aspect and assist in some marketing of available lands throughout the county but not
take a real active role in economic development.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried. 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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