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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 24, 2014
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 and Terry Jeffery
Mayor Furlong read from a Certificate before introducing Assistant Chief Murphy who made a
presentation in recognition of Mark Littfin’s 40 years of service in the Chanhassen Fire Department as
well as presenting flowers to his wife Derice and fire fighters helmet to his son, Chris Littfin who is an
honorary member of the fire department.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated March 10, 2014
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated March 4, 2014
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated February 25, 2014 and Work Session
Minutes dated March 11, 2014
Resolution #2014-17:
4. 2014 Street Reconstruction Project: Call Assessment Hearing
Resolution #2014-18:
5. 2014 Vehicles & Equipment: Approve Annual Purchases
Resolution #2014-19:
7. Approve Resolution for Advancing State Aid Funds for Lyman Boulevard
Improvements
8. Approval of Liquor License Renewals
9. Approval of Collaborative Agreement with Carver County for ESRI (GIS) Software
10. Deleted
Resolution #2014-20:
11. 2014 Sealcoat Project: Approve Resolution Accepting Bids and
Awarding Contract
12. Powers Pointe: Approve Access Easement Agreement
13. Approval of Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jeff Enevold presented Citizen Coins
to Nick and Jackie Warren for their assistance in a DWI. In addressing concerns from a resident who felt
Chanhassen deputies were writing too many citations, he showed 6 years of statistics showing the number
of traffic stops to citations issued with an average of 43% of traffic stops resulting in a citation being
issued. Lt. Enevold explained that the spring Citizens Academy has been postponed to fall due to a low
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number of applications, and provided an update on the public safety seminar held on Tuesday, March 18
at the Scale facility. Councilman Laufenburger asked about issues with E cigarettes and asked Lt.
Enevold to keep the council informed if issues do arise in the future. Mayor Furlong asked if Lt. Enevold
saw any trends regarding Part I crimes involving thefts. Assistant Fire Chief Cori Wallis reported on the
year to date calls for service statistics, fire investigations currently underway, and equipment testing.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the status on inspections for the property where the fatal fire
occurred.
BUSINESS IMPACT GROUP: REQUEST FOR REZONING FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO
THE CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) TO
INCREASE THE MAXIMUM BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE WITHIN THE
DEVELOPMENT; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A 39,240 SQ. FT. OFFICE/
WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD);
LOCATED ON PART OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK,
2410 GALPIN BOULEVARD.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor Furlong
asked for clarification on the location of the northern landscaping. Peter Larson with Waytek expressed
concern with the proposed vegetation along the northern property line and a replacement plan if the
vegetation doesn’t grow.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the Chanhassen City
approves the minor amendment to the Chanhassen West Business Park Planned
Council
Unit Development (PUD) to increase the maximum building square footage within the
development; and the Site Plan Review to construct a 39,240 square foot office/warehouse
building subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact
and Recommendation:
1.The developer shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City.
2.The developer shall pay the park fee of $23,121.00 with the building permit.
3.The developer shall install a pedestrian access to the Galpin Boulevard trail.
4.The developer shall provide benches and/or picnic tables for employees.
5.The developer shall provide detail of the bioretention areas is provided showing:
a.Any soil amendments and corrections,
b.Pre-treatment practices to be employed and these shall be shown on the plan view and in
the detail sheet (It is highly recommended that something similar to the Rain Guardian
developed by Anoka Conservation District be used.), and
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c.Steps that will be taken to prevent compaction and siltation of the area resulting from
construction activities on the site.
6.Hydrologic calculations demonstrating that the features will draw down in 48 hours or less
are provided.
7.Hydrologic and water quality calculations demonstrating the features will treat 1-inch water
quality volume from impervious areas is provided.
8.An exhibit showing pre- and post-development drainage is provided.
9.Calculations shall be provided demonstrating that no increase in runoff rates will result at any
point leaving the site after build out.
10.The SWPPP shall be modified such that it is a standalone document which includes all
elements required by the permit. At a minimum this shall include the following elements:
a.A narrative of construction activity per Part IIIA 1.
b.A listing of the chain of responsibility for oversight of SWPPP implementation per Part
IIIA 2.
c.Training documentation for those involved in the design and implementation of the
SWPPP per Part IIIF.
d.Designs and calculations for meeting Stormwater Discharge Requirements although it is
understood that this project was originally permitted under different rules so design
requirements will be to that approval as administered by Carver County WMO.
e.Estimated preliminary quantities tabulation for al erosion prevention and sediment
control BMPs per Part IIIA 5.
f.Impervious coverage pre-development and post-development per Part IIIA 5.
g.Site map showing soil types per Part IIIA 5.
h.A map of surface waters and wetlands within one-mile of site which will receive
stormwater. The SWPPP must identify if these are special or impaired waters. Lake
Hazeltine receives runoff from the site and is listed as a 303D impaired water.
i.The SWPPP must indicate who is responsible for the maintenance of the permanent
stormwater management practices on the site and a maintenance plan to assure
performance of the practice as listed in Part IIIA 5 k.
j.The plans must show all elements required under part IV.C of the permit.
11.The existing Storm Catch Basin identified as ST CB on sheet C5.01A shall either be
abandoned and have the conveyance eliminated or shall have inlet protection provided prior
to disturbance within the area tributary to the CB. This shall be shown on the plan sheet and
included within the Sequence of Construction.
12.The bioretention area must be designed and constructed following the guidelines set forth in
the on-line Minnesota Stormwater Manual.
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13.Because the site connects to city infrastructure, the City and/or their representatives shall be
represented at the pre-construction meeting and shall approve the installation of BMPs. The
Sequence of Construction shall be changed to reflect this.
14.Bioretention areas cannot be brought on-line until all tributary areas are stabilized. The
Sequence of Construction shall reflect this.
15.Inlet protection shall be called out at all curb cut areas and the practice shall be included in
the details. The Sequence of Construction shall reflect this need.
16.The swale areas must be stabilized with ditch checks, erosion control blanket or other
approved best management practice.
17.Silt fence or other acceptable perimeter control practices shall be extended to protect all
down gradient areas including the entire frontage along Galpin Court and shall be shown on
both C5.01A and C5.02A.
18.The Sequence of Construction found on Sheet C5.02 A shall have “if required by contract”
removed.
19.On sheet C5.03A, the city does not allow for the use of wooden posts for silt fence. The silt
fence detail must be modified to reflect this.
20.On sheet C5.03A, change Maintenance Note 7 to include compaction and sediment
protection from all construction related activities.
21.The plans must meet all requirements set forth by other agencies with authority over the site.
The applicant is responsible to procure all necessary approvals and permissions. This
includes, among others, the MN Pollution Control Agency and the Carver County
Watershed Management Organization.
22.The developer must submit a soils report to the City.
23.The engineer shall revise the proposed grading plan to show the existing and proposed
elevation at the corners of the proposed building.
24.The plan shall be revised to show locations of proposed stockpile areas.
25.The plan shall be revised to show the top and bottom wall elevations at points along the
wall.
26.The engineer shall show the truck turning movements in the loading area on the plan.
27.The plan must follow all applicable State and Federal guidelines, including ADA standards
for the sidewalk reconstruction.
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28.Sanitary sewer and water main to be installed for this project shall be privately owned and
maintained.
29.The applicant shall work with staff to develop a revised landscaping plan, which shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. Additional
landscaping shall be installed along the north property line. Suitable species for the area
next to the building include arborvitae, such as Techny, and columnar trees such as Apollo
or Sugar Cone maple. To block views of the truck loading docks, the applicant shall install
a hedge along the property line north of the loading docks. The shrub materials selected
should provide year round coverage to a mature height of at least 5’ – 6’.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: E(6). LYMAN BOULEVARD WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT:
REQUEST FOR WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT FOR PROPOSED ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT OF THE SEGMENT OF CSAH 18
BETWEEN CSAH 15 (AUDUBON ROAD) AND CSAH 17 (POWERS BOULEVARD),
APPLICANT: CARVER COUNTY.
Mark Anderson with MFRA, representing PPB Holding, asked that this item be tabled so they can work
with Carver County to address wetland impacts that will occur within the temporary easement on his
client’s property and amend the report to accurately address the drainage concerns. Terry Jeffery spoke
to the sequencing and the wetland replacement design issues in the procurement of easements. Bill
Weckman, representing Carver County Public Works, reviewed his meeting with Mr. Anderson and Mr.
Dorsey in February where the concerns of the PPB Holding property were discussed. After extensive
questions and clarification between council members, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Dorsey and Bill Weckman, the
following motion was made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the Chanhassen City
approves Wetland Alteration Permit #2014-05 and WCA Permit Number 2013-01 for the purpose
of the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 18 (Lyman Boulevard) Roadway
Improvements Project, Phase 3; and authorizes the Water Resources Coordinator to sign the joint
notification application for approval of wetland replacement as shown in application dated February
11, 2014 subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and
Recommendation:
1.Wetland replacement shall occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland
Conservation Act (MR 8420). The applicant shall receive the City’s approval of a wetland
replacement plan prior to any wetland impact occurring.
2.An appeal has been filed on behalf of Mr. Rick Dorsey. This is an appeal of staff decision to
deny a request for a No-Loss determination for Wetland 1A. Any approval of mitigation
quantities shall be contingent upon the outcome of this appeal. The county may hold any
additional credits and apply those credits to future phases of the Lyman (CSAH 18)
reconstruction project.
3.If it is determined that secondary impacts will occur to wetland 1A as a result of the proposed
improvements, these impacts will need to be mitigated for at a 2:1 ratio.
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4.Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, maintained, and/or created around all existing
wetlands in compliance with Sections 20-401 – 20-421 of Chanhassen City Code.
5.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, e.g.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources and
Army Corps of Engineers and comply with their conditions of approval.
6.The applicant must submit a Bill of Sale for Wetland Banking Credits to the Minnesota Board
of Water and Soil Resources signed by both the buyer and seller of designated wetland
credits.
7.The applicant must obtain, and the city must have received copy of, an Application for
Withdrawal of Wetland Credits from the Minnesota Wetland Bank signed and approved by
the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources prior to any wetland impacts.
8.A signed Landowner Statement and Contractor Responsibility form shall be provided to city
prior to commencement of activity.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS.Mayor Furlong moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded
to approve the following commission appointments:
Environmental Commission:
3 Year Term: Katie Mahannah and Matthew Myers
Senior Commission:
3 Year Term: Carol Buesgens and David Wisniewski; 2 Year Term: Jean Mancini
Park and Recreation Commission:
3 Year Term: Brent Carron, Luke Thunberg and Steve
Scharfenberg; 1 Year Youth Commission Term: Jacob Stolar and Tyler Kobilarcsik
Planning Commission:
3 Year Term: Mark Undestad
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman McDonald reported on the AIS symposium he attended
hosted by the watershed district. Mayor Furlong discussed the Buy Chanhassen luncheon where he will
be discussing city events.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt announced that the City has hired the first
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full time Fire Chief, Don Johnson who will start May 5.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman McDonald 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 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim
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