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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 12, 2014
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, and Councilwoman Ernst
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
and Roger Knutson
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated April 28, 2014
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated April 22, 2014
3. 2014 Street Reconstruction Project 14-01: Approve Encroachment Agreement with Magellan
Pipeline for Work in Pipeline Easement.
4. Boulder Cove: Approve Development Contract for Grading.
5. Arbor Cove: Approve Development Contract for Grading.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION ON TOUR DE TONKA, TIM LITFIN,
MINNETONKA COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
Tim Litfin with Minnetonka Community Education showed a video recapping the 2013 Tour de Tonka
event and outlined activities planned for 2014.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 18, SUBDIVISIONS
(SECTION 18-61); CHAPTER 20, ZONING (ARTICLE VIII PUD DISTRICT AND ARTICLE
XXIII GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL); AND CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS;
APPROVE SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor Furlong
asked for the most recently adopted date for the Surface Water Management Plan and clarification under
Section 18-61(d)(2)(e)(3) regarding genus of trees.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City Council
approves the ordinance amending Chapters 1, 18 and 20 of the Chanhassen City Code; and
approval of the attached summary ordinance for publication purposes. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
City Council Summary – May 12, 2014
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY PROPERTY, HALIFAX
DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
(Councilwoman Ernst recused herself from this item due to a conflict of interest.)
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong asked the City Manager and City
Attorney to comment on the price and terms of the purchase agreement. Councilman McDonald asked
for clarification on the amount of property being purchased from the City.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approves
the Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and Halifax Development,
LLC in the amount of approximately $240,000 or $8.00 per square foot for purchase of excess
right-of-way associated with the Chanhassen Retail Second Addition.All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
(Councilwoman Ernst rejoined the council for the remainder of the meeting.)
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman McDonald commented on the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
breakfast. Mayor Furlong mentioned the Rotary Gala where Michael Brindisi with the Chanhassen
Dinner Theaters was recognized and received the Rotary Club’s Distinguished Service Award and a
reminder about the ribbon cutting ceremony at Camp Tanadoona for their capital improvement projects.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt explained that updates for road closures and
construction projects can be found on the City’s website.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The City Council meeting
was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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