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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Mayor Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Laufenburger, Councilman McDonald,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, Lt. Eric Kittelson, Fire Chief
Don Johnson, and Fire Marshal Mark Litfin
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 14, 2015
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 15, 2015
3. Approval of Fireworks Display Permit for Chanhassen High School Homecoming
Celebration, October 9
Resolution #2015-58:
4. Lake Lucy Reservoir Reconditioning: Approval of Consultant
Contract
5. Approval of Extension of a Variance Allowing a Third Floor Expansion in the BN
District, Park Nicollet Building, 300 Lake Drive East, Applicant: Frauenshuh
Commercial Real Estate Group
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Resolution #2015-59:
6. Reject Bids: West 78 Street Water Main Extension, TH 41 to
Beacon Court
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Dr. Jim Bauck, Superintendent of Eastern Carver County
School District 112 gave a presentation outlining the two referendum questions being presented
at the November 3, 2015 election.
City Council Summary – September 28, 2015
Resolution #2015-60: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded that
the City Council approves the attached resolution encouraging the residents of Chanhassen
to research the proposed School District 112 referendum and to participate in the process
by voting on November 3, 2015 at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Eric Kittelson presented a
recap of events and enforcement initiatives with the sheriff’s office in August and September.
Chief Don Johnson presented information on staffing, calls for service, training, and other
activities. Councilman Campion asked for an update on the fundraising effort for the memorial.
Mayor Laufenburger asked about the activities involved with the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in
St. Paul. Fire Marshal Mark Litfin outlined the schedule of events associated with Fire
Prevention Week and open house.
AWARD OF BID: BLUFF CREEK DRIVE AND MAYAPPLE PASS PEDESTRIAN
MEDIAN.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ryan and Councilman
Campion thanked staff for being proactive in getting this project done. Mayor Laufenburger
asked about similar projects elsewhere in the city.
Resolution #2015-61: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the City Council awards the construction contract for the Bluff Creek Drive/Mayapple
Pass Intersection Improvement to DayCo Concrete Company in the amount of $23,000. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
None.
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COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Laufenburger commented that on Friday, October 2
from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Chanhassen Rec Center the City of Chanhassen and the Carver
County Public Health Department will be offering a seminar called Act on Alzheimer’s, and
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mentioned that October 3 is the Annual Cemetery Walk at Pioneer Cemetery and St. Hubert’s
Cemetery. He also reminded residents that they can obtain copies of council and commission
agendas and minutes on the City’s website in the transparency section.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Mayor Laufenburger noted that Governor Dayton
appointed Todd Gerhardt to the Water Resources Board.
Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 8:20 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim
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