CC SUM 2014 07 14
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 14, 2014
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag which was led by Boy Scout Geoff Olson from Troop 330.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Laufenburger, Councilwoman Ernst,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Jerry Ruegemer,
and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Chris Larus 7018 Dakota Circle
Heidi Garcia 7018 Dakota Circle
Larry Koch 471 Bighorn Drive
Chris & Geoff Olson 402 Cimarron Circle
Sharon McCotter 7000 Utica Lane
Nate Herman, Sathre-Berquist 150 Broadway Avenue So, Wayzata
City Manager Todd Gerhardt informed the council that item H(1) had been withdrawn from the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
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 June 23, 2014
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated June 17, 2014
3. Westwood Church: Withdraw Request for Rezoning and Land Use Amendment
Resolution #2014-46:
4. Approval of Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Establishing their
Rates of Pay
5. Approve Repeal of Chapter 5, Article II, Division 5 of Chanhassen City Code, Dangerous and
Potentially Dangerous Dogs
Resolution #2014-47:
6. TH 101 MN River Flood Mitigation and CSAH 61 Trail Improvement
Project No. 13-04: Approve Resolution and Agreement for DNR Trail Grant Funding
7. Approve Extension of Agreement to Allow an Auto Repair Garage on Property Zoned Planned
Unit Development (PUD), 7900 Kerber Boulevard, Douglas Hansen
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
City Council Summary – July 14, 2014
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Larry Koch, 471 Bighorn Drive provided an update regarding the rules
that the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District is proposing to pass regarding shoreland buffer
and stormwater management requirements. Councilwoman Ernst asked the City Manager to comment on
the extent of the City’s role in this matter.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT;
LOT 18, BLOCK 1, COLONIAL GROVE AT LOTUS LAKE.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong asked about stormwater and surface
drainage from either of the properties to the east or south. Heidi Garcia, along with her husband Chris
Larus, explained the need for this easement vacation for the addition of a bathroom onto their house.
Councilman Laufenburger asked if there had been any comments from neighbors. Staff commented they
had not received any.
Resolution #2014-48: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the
City Council adopts a resolution approving the vacation of the drainage and utility easement over
Lot 18, Block 1, Colonial Grove at Lotus Lake according to the recorded plat thereof. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
th
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman Laufenburger commented on the 40 Annual All-Star
Baseball Tournament conducted for graduating seniors from across the state of Minnesota which was held
on June 19-21, 2014 and the Annual Jim Hanus Gopher Classic Legion Baseball Tournament which was
held July 11-15, 2014 at Storm/Red Bird Stadium. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the economical
impact tournaments like this have on local businesses. Councilman McDonald reported on his attendance
ndrdth
at the Black Hat Ceremony for the fire department. Mayor Furlong commented on the July 2, 3 and 4
events and thanked city staff, the Chanhassen Rotary, Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce and
everyone involved with the celebration. On behalf of the Park and Rec Department, Jerry Ruegemer
thanked the council for their participation and support of this marquee event for the City.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt informed the council that Mike Wegler, the
City’s Street Superintendent will be retiring at the end of the week and reviewed his accomplishments.
Paul Oehme provided an update on the 2014 street reconstruction projects which are basically on
schedule. Councilman Laufenburger asked if Lyman Boulevard would be done with construction by the
time school starts. Staff stated it would not likely be completed by the time school starts.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman Laufenburger commented on the information
regarding the citizen request tracker program that’s been put in place.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 7:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
2