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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
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:
Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Roger
Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mark Wagner 6945 Lake Harrison Circle
Robert & Linda Kline 2175 Lake Harrison Road
Paul & Marsha Theis 6520 White Dove Circle
David Erickson 7095 Northwood Court
Suresh Krishna 6965 Lake Harrison Circle
Todd Allard 7168 Fawn Hill
Luther Hippe 6940 Lake Harrison
John Lorence 2195 Lake Harrison Road
David Senner 6829 Briarwood Court
Susan Hartwig 6829 Briarwood Court
Cheryl Ayotte 6213 Cascade Pass
Holly & Joy Loberg 6915 Lake Harrison Circle
Anne & Mike Ryan 6835 Lake Harrison Circle
Shelly Christa 7377 Moccasin Trail
Dan & Pam Flood 2185 Lake Harrison Road
Ken & Samantha Dow 6860 Lake Harrison Circle
Christina & Brad Farrell 6950 Lake Harrison Circle
Jon & Catherine Fox 6885 Lake Harrison Circle
Karen, Alexandra, & Amelia Wagner 6945 Lake Harrison Circle
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 12, 2016
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2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated August 23, 2016
3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 6, 2016
4. Approve Fireworks Display Permit for Chanhassen High School Storm Chaser Booster
Club
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE.
Chief Don Johnson provided
updates on staffing, calls for service, training, and thanked volunteers who assisted in the
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rejuvenation of landscaping in preparation for the October 9 memorial dedication. He outlined
the schedule of events associated with Fire Prevention Week. Lt. Eric Kittelson provided the
August update on the pedestrian safety project, Towards Zero Death report, Ryder Cup
information and October seat belt and child seat mobilization.
WEST WATER TREATMENT PLANT:
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A. APPROVE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR LAKE HARRISON 2
ADDITION; AND SITE PLAN FOR A 16,950 SQUARE FOOT WATER
TREATMENT FACILITY.
B. APPROVE BID DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS.
C.PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS TO OUTLOT A AND LOT 1, BLOCK 4, LAKE HARRISON.
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Paul Oehme, City Engineer/Public Works
Director; Greg Johnson with WSB and Associates; and Kevin Crooks, Utility Superintendent
presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger opened the public hearing for the
vacation of drainage and utility easements to Outlot A and Lot 1, Block 4, Lake Harrison, along
with accepting comments regarding the preliminary and final plat and site plan. Robert Kline,
2175 Lake Harrison Road, speaking as a vested resident, president of a homeowners association
and a member of a 400 plus household consortium as well as an architect, explained his
opposition to this project moving forward and discussed two major issues that cause serious
concern regarding the health, safety and welfare of the public. The first being the location and
the second being the proposed filtration technology. Mark Wagner, 6945 Lake Harrison Circle
reviewed critical issues regarding safety and security that need to be addressed before a decision
is made before showing a DVD prepared by Jag Reddy, 6925 Lake Harrison Circle addressing
available safety and security methods for water treatment plants. Paul Theis, 6520 White Dove
Circle explained his support for the need of the west water treatment plant. Barbara Hegenes,
6845 Lake Harrison Circle voiced her opposition to the project and asked why a commercial site
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wasn’t looked at for the west water treatment plant and what other locations were studied in the
last 3 to 5 years. Todd Allard, 7168 Fawn Hill Road reviewed the economics of moving the west
water treatment plant to the property at Lake Ann Park that the City currently owns. John
Lorence, 2195 Lake Harrison Road, being in commercial real estate, explained that there’s a lot
of available land in and around Highway 5 and Galpin Boulevard and the reasons why some
people may not be interested in selling. Karen Wagner, 6945 Lake Harrison Circle addressed
Councilwoman Tjornhom’s question about the level of concern that the residents feel about the
water. Dave Erickson, 7095 Northwood Court agreed that there is a water problem but does not
agree with the proposed plan in it’s current location. Marsha Theis, 6520 White Dove Circle
showed a picture of the discolored water in her home and explained the need for the proposed
water treatment plant. Elise Lorence, 2195 Lake Harrison Road asked if the City has considered
the property owned by Prince’s Estate on Galpin Boulevard as a potential site. Mayor
Laufenburger closed the public hearing portion of the meeting. After questions and discussion
by council members the following motions were made.
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council table
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the preliminary and final plat for Lake Harrison 2 Addition and site plan for 3 months to
get further information on alternative site locations as well as more information on the
filtration technology options. Councilwoman Ryan and Councilman Campion voted in
favor. Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman McDonald and Mayor Laufenburger voted
in opposition. The motion failed with a vote of 2 to 3.
Resolution #2016-60: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council approves the preliminary and final plat creating one lot and two
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outlots for Lake Harrison 2 Addition; and site plan for a 16,950 square foot water
treatment facility subject to the following conditions and adoption of the Findings of Fact:
SUBDIVISION
Existing drainage and utility easements on these properties must be vacated prior to recording the
final plat.
SITE PLAN
Building
1.The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3.Retaining walls over four high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
4.Detailed occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans
are submitted.
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5.The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Environmental Resources Specialist
1.All existing trees to be preserved shall have tree protection fencing installed at the
driplines or a minimum of 15 feet from the trunk, prior to any grading.
2.Proposed landscaping will be field located.
Engineering
1.The existing drainage and utility easements must be vacated prior to recording the final
plat.
2.Curb and gutter are required around the parking area.
3.An ADA-compliant curb ramp must be installed from the parking area at the Manchester
Drive cul-de-sac to the 8-foot wide trail.
4.The following comments must be incorporated into the final grading plan:
a)The bottom of wall elevation of the northerly retaining wall is mislabeled (shown as
914.0’, appears to be 1014.0’), and
b)The 984’ contour southwest of the parking area is mislabeled (shown as 884’).
5.The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Sewer Access Charge (Metro SAC)
must be paid with the building permit.
6.The West Water Treatment Plant is not subject to the City Sewer Access Charge and
Water Access Charge (City SAC and WAC).
7.The applicant shall prepare a Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and
submit to the city for approval prior to the issuance of any permits.
8.A stormwater management plan, including a hydraulic and hydrologic model, volume
reduction methods, a water quality model (either P8 or MIDS Calculator), and Walker
calculations demonstrating adequate capacity within the existing and proposed
conveyance system shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of any permits.
9.The applicant shall submit and receive all applicable permits from the Riley Purgatory
Bluff Creek Watershed District prior to commencement of any work on the site.
10.The applicant shall submit and receive all applicable permits from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency prior to commencement of any work on the site.
11.The plans shall be modified to clearly demarcate the wetland boundary and the edge of
buffer.
12.A vegetation management plan shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
13.The plan shall indicate placement of wetland buffer signs.
All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ryan and Councilman Campion who opposed.
The motion carried with a vote of 3 to 2.
Resolution #2016-61 Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution approving the vacation of the dedicated Drainage
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and Utility Easements which lie within Lot 1, Block 4, and Outlot A, LAKE HARRISON,
according to the recorded plat thereof, Carver County Minnesota, contingent upon filing
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Lake Harrison 2 Addition. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman Ryan and
Councilman Campion who opposed. The motion carried with a vote of 3 to 2.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on item (b) approving bid documents and authorizing
advertising for bids.
Resolution #2016-62: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution approving bid documents and authorizing
advertising for bids for the west water filtration plant, Project No. 16-05. All voted in
favor, except for Councilwoman Ryan and Councilman Campion who opposed. The
motion carried with a vote of 3 to 2.
(The City Council took a short recess at this point in the meeting.)
APPROVE RESOLUTION CERTIFYING PRELIMINARY 2017 LEVY TO CARVER
COUNTY AUDITOR.
Greg Sticha presented a power point presentation outlining the proposed scenarios for setting the
preliminary 2017 levy.
Resolution #2016-63: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the City Council approves the resolution adopting the preliminary levy of $10,795,121 for
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2017 and establishing the Truth in Taxation hearing date for 2016 as December 5 for
taxes collectible in 2017. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson reminded council members of the
special City Council meeting on Monday, October 3, 2016 to review the Paisley Park Museum.
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 10:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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