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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Mayor Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:05 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:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, Greg
Sticha, Bob Generous, Chief Don Johnson, Lt. Eric Kittelson, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Marty Schutrop Chanhassen
Jack & Cindy Pugh 260 Mountain View Court
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 October 12, 2015
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated October 6, 2015
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated September 22, 2015
Resolution #2015-64:
4. Award of Bid, Extractor Washing Machine for the Fire
Department; and Authorization to Participate in a Grant Application from the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety
5. Award of Bid, Toro Groundsmaster 7210 Mower/Polar Trac
Resolution #2015-65:
6. 2016 Street Resurfacing Project 16-05: Authorize Preparation of
a Feasibility Study
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Eric Kittelson provided an
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update on the Towards Zero Death initiative that was held from October 9 to October 26,
special events attended by members of the sheriff’s department, staffing update, and calls for
service numbers for the month of September. Lieutenant Kittelson and Sergeant Moline
provided information and did a demonstrated the use of the external load bearing vest carrier.
Chief Don Johnson provided updates on staffing, calls for service, training and other fire
department activities for the month of September.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER
ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT CODE ENFORCEMENT
VIOLATIONS.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on these items. Mayor Laufenburger opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2015-66: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the City Council adopts the Resolution Certifying Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts
to the County Auditor. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
Resolution #2015-67: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion 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.
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A 15,000 SQUARE
FOOT INDOOR GUN RANGE (STOCK AND BARREL) ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 18832 LAKE DRIVE EAST; LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CHANHASSEN EAST BUSINESS
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CENTER 2 ADDITION; APPLICANT: JEFF BERENDS, GRINDSTONE
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES/PROPERTY OWNER: CSM INVESTORS, INC.
Bob Generous presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Jeff
Berends, Grindstone Construction addressed construction plans. Chris Schutrop with Midwest
Armory, LLC discussed locating in Chanhassen, who will use the facility, construction and noise
attenuation, range safety officers, and explained the process and documentation needed to
purchase or rent guns and ammunition. Representative Cindy Pugh, 260 Mountain View Court
voiced her enthusiastic support for this indoor gun range and commented that she will be using
the facility in the future.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the conditional use permit for an indoor gun range on Lot 1, Block 1,
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Chanhassen East Business Center 2 Addition, subject to the following conditions and
adopts the Findings of Fact:
1.Permits must be obtained for the construction of, alteration of, or occupancy use changes to
any buildings on the site.
2.The use, occupancy and construction of the building shall conform to the Minnesota State
Building Code.
3.The building and method of operation shall comply with M.S. Chapter 87A.
4.The design and construction of the gun range shall completely confine all ammunition rounds
within the building and in a controlled manner. The design and construction of the gun range
shall be certified by a registered engineer in the State of Minnesota. The certified plans shall
include the specifications and construction of the bullet trap(s), ceilings, exterior and interior
walls and floors. The certified plans shall state what type and caliber of ammunition the
range is designed to totally confine.
5.No ammunition shall be used in the range that exceeds the certified design and construction
specifications of the gun range.
6.Firearms shall not be stored on the premises when the range is closed for business, unless
they are stored in an acceptable gun safe or other secure locking device.
7.On-site supervision shall be supplied at all times by an adult who is an experienced range
operator. The range operator shall be responsible for the conduct of their place of business
and the conditions of safety and order in the place of business and on the premises.
8.Each range shall have a clear and concise safety plan. The plan must be signed, published,
and reviewed at specific intervals and distributed to all range users to study and use.
9.The range operator shall provide and maintain proof of liability insurance which shall require
the insurer notify the city manager in writing of cancellation of the policy, a change in the
limit of the policy, and/or a change in policy ownership. Said policy shall be available for
inspection by the city manager and/or his/her assigns at all times.
10.On-site instruction shall be given only by firearms instructors certified within the prior five
years by an organization or government entity that has been approved by the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety. Current certificates for firearms instructors shall be on display
in a conspicuous location in the premises and available for public inspection.
11.An outside security plan for the general grounds shall be submitted to the city for review and
approval.
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12.The transport of firearms on the premises, to the premises, and from the premises shall
conform to state law.
13.Minors shall not be allowed in the range unless accompanied by an adult at all times. This
provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit minors from participating in a firearm safety
class which is supervised by an adult instructor.
14.In the industrial office park district, retail sales and rental shall be limited to gun-related
material and equipment with a maximum display area of 20 percent of the floor area.
15.The gun range shall be soundproofed to prevent the sound from being heard by persons in
adjoining units.
16.If additional parking is required, a plan must be submitted showing the proposed parking
expansion, including the existing and proposed grading and any necessary storm sewer
improvements. This plan would also be subject to review and approval from the Riley
Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on completion
of the pedestrian crossing to Pioneer Pass Park.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Laufenburger commented that Dick Mingo had passed
away and spoke of his numerous contributions to baseball and the City of Chanhassen.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ryan 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 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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