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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 2014
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Laufenburger, Councilwoman Ernst,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
Mayor Furlong announced that the Economic Development Authority meeting and item I(1). 2061 West
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65 Street, Consider Resolution Approving Metes & Bounds Subdivision had been deleted from the
agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: INVITATION TO SEMINARY FEN WORK DAY.
Mayor Furlong invited interested people to attend the third annual Seminary Fen Fall Clean-Up day on
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Saturday, November 1.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated October 13, 2014
2. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes dated October 7, 2014
3. Award of Bid, Neighborhood Park Shelters.
4. Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Reports:
Resolution #2014-63:
a. 2015 Street Rehabilitation Project 15-01.
Resolution #2014-64:
b. Kerber Boulevard Overlay Project 15-02.
5. Approval of Service Agreement for Joint Assessment with Carver County Assessor, 2015-2016.
Resolution #2014-65:
6. TH 101 Project (Flying Cloud Drive to Pioneer Trail): Approve
Resolution #2014-66:
Resolution of Support for Federal Grant Applications for Reconstruction.
Approve Resolution of Support for Federal Grant Applications for Pedestrian Trail
Improvements.
7. Deleted.
8. Approval of Amendments to Personnel Policy to Comply with State Law.
9. Approval of Impound Contract with Countryside Veterinary Clinic.
10. Award of Bid: Security Improvements at City Hall, Public Works Building and Fire Station.
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11. Vistas at Bentz Farm: Final Plat Approval and Approval of Development Contract and Plans &
Specifications.
12. Approve Lease Amendment for T-Mobile Antenna on Minnetonka Middle School West Water
Tower.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jeff Enevold provided an update on a
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burglary that occurred on October 21 before introducing Deputy Bengtson and Deputy Fiedler who were
presented with Ridgeview Stork pins by Sergeant Wollin for their assistance in delivering a baby boy on
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October 6. Lt. Jeff Enevold reminded city residents to call 911 if they see any suspicious activity
especially with Halloween coming up on Friday. Chief Don Johnson was not present and Mayor Furlong
asked that any questions regarding the fire department report be directed to the City Manager.
PUBLIC HEARING: CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS:
A. UTILITY ACCOUNTS.
B. CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATIONS.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification of what utilities
are included in the utility accounts and clarification of the code enforcement violations. Councilman
Laufenburger asked for clarification on what happens once these accounts are certified to the County.
Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. Laverne Vassar, 215 Flying Cloud Drive stated that the
stormwater sewer fee was an illegal tax on his property for something he doesn’t receive and he was not
going to pay the bill.
Resolution #2014-67:Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
City Council adopts the Resolution Certifying Delinquent Utility Accounts to the County Auditor.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Resolution #2014-68: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
City Council adopts the Resolution Certifying Delinquent Code Enforcement Accounts to the
County Auditor. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CHANHASSEN SPECIALTY GROCERY: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY AND
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FINAL PLAT FOR VILLAGES ON THE PONDS 11 ADDITION; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR A 14,000 SQUARE FOOT ONE-STORY BUILDING WITH A VARIANCE TO THE SIGN
LETTER SIZE; AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT. APPLICANT/OWNER: VENTURE
PASS PARTNERS/NORTHCOTT COMPANY.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Councilman
Laufenburger asked about tenant turnover in Villages on the Ponds and clarification of a specialty grocery
store. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the variance request for the sign letters size. Randy
Rauwerdink, Vice President of Venture Pass Partners stated he and Dave Carlin, President of Venture
Pass Partners were available to answer questions. After comments from council members, the following
motion was made.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded that the City Council approve
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the preliminary and final plat for Villages on the Ponds 11 Addition; and approve the site plan for
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Chanhassen Specialty Grocery with a variance to the sign letter size on the north and west building
elevations subject to the following conditions; and the Development Contract for Villages on the
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Ponds 11 Addition; and adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Subdivision
1. The final plat shall include a 20-foot drainage and utility easement centered over the public utilities
within Outlot A.
2. The fees collected with the final plat are:
a. Surface Water Management fee: $46,377.06
b. Park Dedication fee: $33,875
c. GIS fee: $25 (plat) + ($10/parcel x 3 parcels) = $55
3. City water (WAC), City sewer (SAC) and Metropolitan Council sewer (Metro SAC) fees will be
collected with the building permit and will be calculated based on the uses within the building.
4. Prior to issuance of the building permit the applicant must record a drainage and utility easement, or
other equivalent protection as agreed to by the city, over the Ecostorm and the sand filter basin. This
recorded easement must specifically address who is responsible to own and maintain the system and
must meet the requirements spelled out in Part III.D.5.(5) of the General Permit Authorization to
Discharge Stormwater Associated with Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Under the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) Permit
Program.
Site Plan with Variance
Building:
1. The buildings are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
2. Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3. Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans are
submitted.
4. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as possible to
discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Engineering:
1. The western portion of Pond Promenade shall be at least 26 feet wide to meet the City’s minimum
requirement for a private street serving two-way traffic.
Fire Marshal:
1. “No Parking Fire Lane” signs and yellow-painted curbing will be required. Contact Fire Marshal for
specifics.
Natural Resource Specialist:
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1. The applicant shall install trees in the larger landscape peninsulas located along Pond Promenade on
the north and west sides of the lot.
2. The applicant shall re-submit a corrected landscape plan to the city prior to construction.
Planning:
1. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the necessary security to
guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping.
2. Install two benches east of the building on Main Street. The applicant should also consider providing
additional benches on site and along Pond Promenade. The applicant shall provide benches similar to
others used in Villages on the Ponds.
3. Change the design of the ECO mesh green wall to be slightly curved (in footprint) to help break the
monotony of the long, straight wall along the street.
4. The street/sidewalk lights along Main Street have to be preserved and operational when the site
construction is completed.
5. Additional landscaping shall be provided to the south of the building.
Water Resources:
1. The applicant must provide adequate evidence that there is no area on the subject property suitable for
infiltration. The discussion must include the practicality of altering the site layout.
2. The applicant must provide volume control to the maximum extent practicable and must provide a
discussion of the feasibility of other methods of volume reduction.
3. The applicant must provide water quality modeling, acceptable under Section 19-144(a)(1)c. of
Chanhassen City Code, showing that the water quality treatment conditions are met for the required
water quality volume from all new impervious surfaces.
4. A comprehensive, stand-alone SWPPP document with all elements required by Part III of the NPDES
construction permit and Section 19-145 of city code shall be prepared and submitted to the City for
review and comment before any earth-disturbing activities, including but not limited to dewatering of
the pond, removal of any existing surfaces or structures, and removal of vegetation.
5. Any dewatering of the pond must have a dewatering plan, approved by the city, prior to executing.
This plan must assure that no sediment-laden water leaves the site and shall be incorporated into the
SWPPP.
6. The applicant must comply with the requirements of all other jurisdictional agencies with authority
over the project area.
7. The applicant will be responsible for procurement of any permission required by any other agencies
with authority over the project.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Council members expressed their appreciation for the great job
Assistant City Manager Laurie Hokkanen has done in the 8 years with the City and wished her success
with her new job as City Manager for the City of Victoria. Todd Gerhardt thanked Laurie Hokkanen on
behalf of the department heads. Councilman McDonald discussed the reason for his absence at the last
meeting was due to traveling to Houston, Texas for Southwest Transit.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt discussed the recruitment process for
replacing Charlie Eiler who is retiring at the end of the year and the hiring process associated with the
Street Superintendent, Park Superintendent and Fire Chief positions.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald 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 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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