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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 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, and
Councilwoman Ryan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
M.P. Knight 3605 Red Cedar Point Road
Dave Bishop 3605 Red Cedar Point Road
Darin Perry Noodles and Company
Katie Connelly Minnetonka Schools
Mary Penny Minnetonka Schools
Brad Solheim 121 West Main, Waconia
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Laufenburger read an invitation to the Halloween Party
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which will be held October 24 at the Chanhassen Rec Center.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendation:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 28, 2015
2. Item Deleted.
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3. Fretham 19 Addition, Located at the Intersection of Bretton Way and Teton Lane:
Request for Preliminary Plat Extension, Applicant: Lake West Development, LLC
Resolution #2015-62:
4. Resolution Decertifying Tax Increment Financing District #4
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
City Council Summary – October 12, 2015
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Dr. Dennis Peterson, Superintendent of Minnetonka School
District #276 reviewed highlights of a power point presentation outlining the referendum being
held on November 3, 2015. After comments from council members, the following motion was
made.
Resolution #2015-63: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council approves the attached resolution encouraging the residents of Chanhassen
to research the proposed School District 276 referendum and to participate in the process
by voting on November 3, 2015. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 3 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR AN ON-SALE BEER & WINE LICENSE, THE
NOODLE SHOP, CO. – COLORADO, INC., DBA NOODLES & COMPANY, 945 WEST
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78 STREET, SUITE 100.
Chelsea Petersen presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded that the City Council
approves the request for an on-sale beer and wine license from The Noodle Shop, Co.,
Colorado, Inc. dba Noodles & Company. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
3603 RED CEDAR POINT ROAD; LOT 1, BLOCK 4, RED CEDAR POINT LAKE
MINNEWASHTA; APPLICANT/OWNER: MACKEY MALIN ARCHITECTS/GREGG
& KELLIE GEIGER: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO THE SHORELAND
PROTECTION SETBACK AND THE 30 FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor
Laufenburger clarified the City Council’s options for approval, denying, or approve with
modifications. Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification on the various proposals presented to
the Planning Commission. The applicant Gregg Geiger stated they have worked very hard with
the City in creating numerous options. An attorney working for Nelleke Knight, who appealed
this decision, Brad Solheim submitted an Affidavit before discussing her points of concern.
After clarification from the City Attorney on points brought up by the applicant’s attorney, the
following motion was made.
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves a 17 foot shoreland setback variance and a 20.2 foot front yard setback
variance to construct a two-story attached garage subject to the following conditions and
adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
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City Council Summary – October 12, 2015
1. The applicant shall expand the private drive to maintain at least a 10 foot wide drive, not
to exceed 24 feet wide.
2. The driveway grade must not be less than 0.5 percent and must not exceed 10 percent.
3. The proposed structure shall maintain the existing drainage patterns.
4. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit from the City.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR BANKING SERVICES.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Pat Harris, representing BMO Harris Bank,
thanked City staff for the opportunity to bid on this RFP.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded that the City Council
awards a three-year banking services contract to BMO Bank starting December 1, 2015
and authorizes staff to execute a contract with BMO Bank based on the submitted RFP.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the street
projects and paving the Rice Marsh Lake trail.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman McDonald commented on the Fire Department’s
open house. Mayor Laufenburger commented on the opening of the Highway 101 Bridge in
6 weeks.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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