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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 14, 2016
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, and Councilwoman Ryan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, and Todd
Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Amy & Ron Dvorak 4061 White Oak Lane
Val MacLeod 2710 Longacres Drive
Joyce & Bruce Boje 8193 Marsh Drive
Michael & Tom Furlong 1405 Knob Hill Lane
Renee & Lee Carlson 7606 Iroquois Avenue
Dave Peterjohn 3921 Hawthorne Circle, Excelsior
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Laufenburger read an invitation to the Easter Egg
Candy Hunt being held on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
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 February 22, 2016
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated February 23, 2016
Resolution #2016-22:
3. Approve Resolution Accepting Donation from KleinBank for
Senior Center Lifelong Learning Programs
4. Approve Amendment to Section 7-18(a) of Chanhassen City Code Chapter 7, Building
and Building Regulations
City Council Summary – March 14, 2016
Resolution #2016-23:
5. Approve Resolution Authorizing Entering into the Minnesota
Government Access Master Subscriber Agreement, and Authorize the Mayor to Sign
Agreements Necessary for that Agreement
Resolution #2016-24:
6. Park Road/Place Improvements Project 16-04: Accept Feasibility
Study; Call Public Hearing
Resolution #2016-25:
7. 2016 Mill & Overlay Project 16-05: Approve Plans &
Specifications and Authorize Ad for Bids
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Resolution #2016-26:
8. The Preserve At Bluff Creek 5 Addition: Approve Streets &
Utilities
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9. Amend Frontier 3 Addition Development Contract
Resolution #2016-27:
10 Approve a Portion of 2016 CIP Vehicle and Equipment Purchases
11. Approve Quote for Concrete Work Associated with Picnic Shelters at Carver Beach and
Greenwood Shores Parks.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION.
Mayor Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approve the following appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission: Cole Kelly,
and Rick Echternacht for 3 year terms and Lauren Dale for a one year term as the youth
member; and approve the following appointments to the Planning Commission: Andrew
Aller, Steven Weick and Nancy Madsen for 3 year terms. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF ROUNDHOUSE PARK SPORT COURT IMPROVEMENTS AND CIP
BUDGET AMENDMENT.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report and Park and Recreation Commission update on this
item. Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification of the park dedication fund and shade trees.
Mayor Laufenburger asked about Cathcart Park, volleyball, open skating rink, and community
feedback before opening the meeting for public input. Amy Dvorak, 4061 White Oak Lane
thanked the council for considering these improvements.
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City Council Summary – March 14, 2016
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the construction of Roundhouse Park Sport Court improvements
including one tennis court, four pickleball courts, and one half-court basketball; advances
the project to the 2016 Park CIP; amends the maximum budgeted expenditures to $254,000
in Park Funds for these improvements; and authorizes the advertisement for bids. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman McDonald discussed the Veterans Court event
that he and Chelsea Peterson attended in association with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Mayor
Laufenburger discussed the City’s new program Mayor for a Day being offered to Chanhassen
fourth and fifth graders.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Todd Gerhardt noted that Mayor Laufenburger will be addressing the Rotary on Wednesday and
invited the public to attend.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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