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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 25, 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, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, Jill Sinclair, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Glenn Kaufmann 6870 Redwing Lane
Kathy Bognanni Chanhassen Library
Nicole Nejezchleba 2851 No. Manor Road
Heidi Hoks 651 Ravencroft Road, Waconia
Mark Nelson 3230 Dartmouth Drive
Amy Omann 800 Fox Court
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: ARBOR DAY, MAY 7: INVITATION TO ARBOR DAY
CELEBRATION.
Mayor Laufenburger read an invitation for residents to attend Arbor Day
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activities on Saturday, May 7 at Roundhouse Park.
PRESENTATION OF ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST AWARDS.
Mayor Laufenburger
presented awards to the runners up for the Arbor Day poster contest to: Olivia Wilson, Garrett
Lyles, Vivian Larson, Genevieve Larson, Libby Witcombe and Melanie Stewart-Hester before
presenting an award to the Grand Prize winner, Ava Casey.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO COMMISSIONERS.
Mayor Laufenburger presented Certificates of Appreciation to Amy Omann for her work on the
Environmental Commission and Mark Nelson for his work on the Senior Commission.
PRESENTATION OF MAPLE LEAF AWARD TO GLENN KAUFMANN,
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
Mayor Laufenburger presented the Maple Leaf award
to Glenn Kaufmann for his years of service on the Environmental Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
City Council Summary – April 25, 2016
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated April 11, 2016
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated March 22, 2016
Resolution #2016-32:
3. Approve Resolution Proclaiming May 7 as Arbor Day in
Chanhassen.
4. Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Priest Ordination Celebration,
May 28, 2016 St. Hubert Catholic Community.
5. Approve Bid for Roof Replacement at Fire Station 1.
6. Approve Park and Recreation Department Annual Report.
Resolution #2016-33:
7. Approve Resolution Authorizing Decertification of TIF #5 (North
Bay) and TIF #9 (Gateway Place).
8. Approve Transfer of On-Sale 3.2 Beer and Wine License for Kai’s Sushi & Grill.
9. Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Carver County for Recreation Programs and
Events.
Resolution #2016-34:
10. Approve Resolution Authorizing Participation in Solar
Subscription Agreement with U.S. Solar.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Heidi Hoks, Director of the Carver County Library System and
Chanhassen Branch Manager Kathy Bognanni delivered the State of the Library presentation.
Senator David Osmek provided an update on legislative activities at the State Senate level.
Councilwoman Ryan asked for the location along Highway 7 where the Senator referenced a
speed change. Nicole Nejezchleba, 2581 North Manor Road asked if the City is planning on
putting on a memorial for Prince. Mayor Laufenburger explained that the City is not planning a
memorial. That will be left up to Prince’s family.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Eric Kittelson provided an
update on the law enforcement data from March. Councilwoman Ryan commented on the Tonka
Cares meeting that herself and Mayor Laufenburger attended in which Lieutenant Kittelson
spoke about illegal substance abuse. Chief Don Johnson provided information on fire
department staffing, calls for service, training, and the Carver County Mutual Aid Chief’s
meeting that was hosted at Fire Station 1. Councilman McDonald thanked Chief Johnson and
Lieutenant Kittelson and their departments for their handling of Prince’s death and memorial.
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City Council Summary – April 25, 2016
APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Mayor
Laufenburger moved, Councilman Campion seconded to appoint Mark Randall to finish
out the term of Lisa Hokkanen on the Planning Commission. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2016 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 16-01: REJECT BID.
Paul Oehme presented
the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger asked about neighborhood feedback, if staff
has the capacity to do the project next year, if there will be any changes to the plans and
specifications, and budget impacts. Nicole Nejezchleba, 2851 North Manor Road voiced
neighborhood support for waiting another year for this project.
Resolution #2016-35: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded that
the Chanhassen City Council rejects the bid for the Minnewashta Manor Reconstruction
Project 16-01. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt thanked city staff and everyone
involved with the Prince memorial over the weekend.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Laufenburger and council members thanked
everybody involved with the Prince memorial.
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 8:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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