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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 8, 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 Laufenburger,
Councilwoman Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Greg Sticha, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Ryan Pass 7650 Ridgeview Way
Mary Hershberger Thun Victoria
Ken Lang 2631 Forest Circle
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Todd Lane 7131 West 192 Avenue, Eden Prairie
John Kunitz 6441 Bretton Way
Vince Beaudette Victoria
Ron Kleve 7307 Laredo Drive
Mayor Furlong asked that items K(1) and K(2) be moved under new business after item 3.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated November 24, 2014 and December 1, 2014.
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated November 18, 2014.
3. 2015 Street Projects, Accept Feasibility Study and Call for Public Hearings:
Resolution #2014-80A:
a. Carver Beach Area, Project 15-01.
Resolution #2014-80B:
b. Kerber Boulevard, Project 15-02.
4. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, February 7, 2015, St. Hubert Catholic
Community, 8201 Main Street.
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5. Approval of Sign Plan Amendment, Medical Arts Buildings, 470 & 480 West 78 Street,
Applicant: Jonathan Adam, Silverstone Realty & Development, LLC.
6. Approval of 2015 Police Contract with Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
Resolution #2014-81:
7. Ratify Fire Pension for 2015.
Resolution #2014-82:
8. Approve Resolution Accepting Donation from Community Bank
for Senior Center Holiday Party.
Resolution #2014-83:
9. Approve Resolution Accepting $600 Donation from Mount Olivet
Rolling Acres.
10. 7/41 Crossing: Request to rezone 5.02 Acres of property from Neighborhood Business
(BN) to Planned Unit Development (PUD); and Site Plan Review with Variances for a
4,000 square-foot retail building with drive thru; 2401 Highway 7. Applicant/Owner:
SCP PE CHAN, LLC (Paster Enterprises, LLC).
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Ron Kleve, 7307 Laredo Drive expressed his personal opinion
that the City should not be using DNR and Volt inspectors for watercraft inspection services next
year because of their lack of commitment to the schedule and feels the City should employ the
inspectors. David Osmek, State Senator representing District 33 in the Minnesota State Senate
thanked Councilwoman Ernst and Mayor Furlong on their retirement and for all the hard work
that goes into being on a City Council. Laurie Susla, 7008 Dakota Avenue thanked
Councilwoman Ernst and Mayor Furlong for their work over the years and Todd Hoffman for his
oversight of the watercraft inspection program before discussing the incident that happened at
Christmas Lake where zebra mussels were found. Mary Hershberger Thun shared information
regarding the WeCAB program which is a relatively new program in Carver County.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES.
Lt. Jeff Enevold and Chief
Deputy Jason Kamerud presented Certificates of Appreciation and citizen coins to Mayor
Furlong and Councilwoman Ernst for their support of the sheriff’s office. Chief Don Johnson
reviewed the year to date calls for service numbers and fire related incidents.
PUBLIC HEARING: METES & BOUNDS SUBDIVISION REQUEST TO DIVIDE A
2.57 ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO (2) LOTS OF 41,301 AND 70,706 SQUARE FEET, 2631
FOREST AVENUE, KENNETH AND BETTY LANG.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Laufenburger asked if
the 60 by 60 pad that is shown is the only place a house can be built and if Parcel B can be
further subdivided.
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Resolution #2014-84: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded
that the City Council approve the resolution creating a two lot metes and bounds
subdivision of Lot 30 and part of Lot 31, Minnewashta Park subject to the following
conditions and adopts the Findings of Fact and Decision:
Building
1.All properties must be provided with separate sewer and water connections.
Engineering
1.The standard 10-foot at front and 5-foot drainage and utility easements shall be granted
around the perimeter of the parcels.
2.The owner of Parcel A must grant an easement for the water and sanitary service for Parcel B
to run across Parcel A.
3.The city must grant an encroachment agreement for the water and sanitary service for Parcel
B to run through the city’s drainage and utility easement on Parcel B.
4.The developer must submit a soils report to the city indicating the soil conditions,
permeability and slope. If water is encountered, the lowest floor elevation of the proposed
building must be three feet above the highest known groundwater elevation.
5.The existing topographic plan must show the first floor elevation of the nearby building at
6360 Forest Circle.
6.The grading plan must show drainage arrows for proposed and existing water flow.
7.Grading at the northwest corner of the proposed building shall be revised so that it is not
directing water towards the structure. The grading plan shall be revised to show the elevation
at the corners of the proposed building pad.
8.The grading north and west of the proposed building shall be revised so that no slope is
steeper than 3:1.
9.Ten percent (10%) is the maximum driveway grade allowed in the City Code. No part of the
driveway may exceed 10%.
10.Partial water and sewer hookup fees will be due at the time of recording of the lot division
(deed); the remaining hook-up fees will be due with the building permit. The fees will be
assessed at the rate in effect at that time.
Environmental Resources Specialist
1.Tree protection fencing will be required at the edge of grading limits. It shall be installed
prior to grading.
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Fire Marshal
1.Additional address numbers may be required at the driveway entrance if not visible on the
house from the road.
Park and Recreation
1.The development shall pay full park fees ($5,800.00) in force for the one new lot at the time of
subdivision approval.
Planning
1.Deeds for the two parcels shall be submitted to the city for review and approval and then
recorded at Carver County.
Water Resources Coordinator
1.A grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be provided for review and approval
consistent with Chanhassen City Code with the building permit application.
2.The applicant shall pay $11,761.20 in storm water utility connection charges prior to
recording the property deed(s).
3.Prior to building permit approval, the applicant shall work with staff to determine the
wetland extent on the property and design accordingly.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4 OF CITY CODE
CONCERNING FEES.
Greg Sticha reviewed amendments to Chapter 4 of the City Code regarding cemetery fees, fees
for as-built surveys, surface water management fees, sewer and water fees and rates.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification of the cemetery fees. Councilman Laufenburger
asked for clarification on the fees being charged by Metropolitan Council.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
adopt the attached ordinance amendment to Chapter 4 of the Chanhassen City Code
revising the fees for 2015. All voted in favor, except for Councilwoman Ernst who opposed,
and the motion carried 4 to 1.
APPROVAL OF FINAL LEVY, 2015 BUDGET AND 2015-2019 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Greg Sticha provided background information on the review schedule, and reviewed a
breakdown of items within the budget. Mayor Furlong asked for an explanation of what
constitutes new growth. Greg Sticha continued with review of comparisons with key financial
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strategy cities and surrounding communities. Councilwoman Ernst asked about the proposed
amount to fund the new planning position. Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification of
the new growth dollars affect on the tax levy. Councilwoman Ernst proposed a motion with the
following conditions: 2 percent raise for city employees versus the proposed 3 percent, eliminate
the new planning position, and eliminate one CSO position. The motion failed for lack of a
second. After comments from council members the following motion was made.
Resolution #2014-85: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution establishing the 2015 final levy at $10,484,021 and
approves the total general fund expenditures of $10,164,500. It also approves the CIP for
2015 through 2019 in the total amount of $122,985,080. All voted in favor, except
Councilwoman Ernst who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY CODE AMENDMENT REGARDING COUNCIL
COMPENSATION.
Todd Gerhardt presented the staff recommendation on this item. Councilwoman Ernst clarified
that staff’s recommendation is a 50 percent increase, and asked if reimbursement for special
meetings was included. Frank Ernst, 840 Cree Drive asked if built in increases in the future were
included in this recommendation before voicing his belief that the increase in fees is absurd.
After comments from council members the following motion was made.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded that the City Council approve
that the Mayor’s salary increase from $500 to $750 per month and the City Council’s
salary increase from $400 to $600 per month beginning January 1, 2017, and adopt the
attached ordinance that will link future raises to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) used by
the State Office of Management and Budget. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman
Ernst who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF CITY MANAGER’S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
Mayor Furlong reviewed a summary of discussions held on November 24, 2014 and December
8, 2014 by the City Council in executive session regarding the city manager’s performance
evaluation. After comments from council members the following motion was made.
Mayor Furlong moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approve the
Employment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and City Manager Todd
Gerhardt. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ernst who opposed, and the motion
carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
PRESENTATION OF MAPLE LEAF AWARDS:
A. COUNCILWOMAN VICKI ERNST
B. MAYOR TOM FURLONG
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Councilman Laufenburger presented Maple Leaf Awards to Councilwoman Ernst and Mayor
Furlong after reviewing their list of accomplishments while serving on the City Council.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilwoman Ernst and Mayor Furlong thanked the
residents of Chanhassen, city staff and fellow council members for their support during their
time on the City Council.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Mayor Furlong 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 9:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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