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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 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:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Boulos Toronto, Canada
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Teawanna Burton 3425 53 Avenue No., Minneapolis
Bill Fossen Sartell, Minnesota
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Shelle Clark 60 E 4 Street #708, St. Paul
Nardos Yenie 317 Larpenter Avenue, St. Paul.
Vernelle Clayton 422 Santa Fe Circle
Wendy Sue Kelley P.O. Box 145, Brantrock, MA
Jeannie Gilding 29 Broudmeal Heswall, Cheshire, England
Maureen Burns 210 Pond Street, Braintree, MA
Scott Jesse 8189 Stone Creek Drive
Erin Adler Star Tribune
Jeff Filipek Southwest Metro Chamber
Letitia Dyer 8280 Market Boulevard
Linda Paul 8696 Stonefield Lane
Tamara Erickson Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Michael & Michelle Brindisi Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Solveig Theis Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Michael Engelhardt 403 Santa Fe Trail
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Laufenburger read an invitation to the 32 Annual
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Halloween Party which will be held on Saturday, October 29 at the Chanhassen Rec Center.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 26, 2016
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2. Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated October 3, 2016
3. Approve City Council Minutes dated October 10, 2016
4. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated September 27, 2016
5. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated October 4, 2016
Resolution #2016-67:
6. Approve Purchase of New 800 MHz Radios
Resolution #2016-68:
7. 2017 Street Rehabilitation Project: Accept Feasibility Study; Call
Public Hearing
Resolution #2016-69:
8. Minnewashta Manor Street and Utility Reconstruction Project 16-
01: Authorize Advertising for Bids.
9. Approve Massage License for The Massage Space, 18924 Lake Drive East. Owner:
Kristen Wertenberger
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 reported on
staffing levels, calls for service, training, Ryder Cup update, and activities involved with fire
prevention week. Lt. Eric Kittelson presented the monthly law enforcement update for the
month of September including new shift selections for Deputies Joe Derosier and Charles Possert
and Sgts. George Pufahl and Pete Anderley.
PAISLEY PARK MUSEUM – REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7801 AUDUBON ROAD FROM INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK (IOP) TO PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) TO FACILITATE THE USE OF THE BUILDING AS A
MUSEUM; AND APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NO PARKING ON
MCGLYNN DRIVE.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and provided an update on changes in the PUD
ordinance. Speaking on behalf of the applicant, Pat Mazural thanked City staff for their
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recommendations and cooperation since October 3. Councilwoman Ryan asked for
clarification on the hours of operation. Mayor Laufenburger opened the meeting for public
comment from people who have not spoken at previous meetings. Vernelle Clayton, 422 Santa
Fe Circle, speaking as a Chanhassen resident and coordinator of Buy Chanhassen, read a couple
emails from business owners in Chanhassen who support the Paisley Park Museum which will
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bring additional business to Chanhassen. Jeff Filipek with the Southwest Metro Chamber voiced
his support with the rezoning moving forward. Tamara Erickson, Vice President and co-owner
of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater stated she fully supports Paisley Park as a museum. Michael
Brindisi, President of Chanhassen Dinner Theater explained his philosophy that he doesn’t want
to look back and say there was something I should have done, and believes the City should feel
the same way about opening Paisley Park as a museum. Michael Engelhardt, 403 Santa Fe Trail,
having worked as a parking attendant opening day discussed the issues he saw related with
people arriving and departing by Uber, Lift and taxi cabs, the need for better signage and his
belief that the whole process has been rushed. Scott Jesse, 8198 Stone Creek Drive stated he is
in favor of Paisley Park being a museum but expressed concerns with pedestrian and vehicle
traffic on Audubon Road and the hours of operation. Councilwoman Ryan asked for
clarification on a permanent structure for the north access, signage and how Uber, Lift and taxi
cab safety will be addressed. The operator Joel Weinshanker addressed those concerns. After
comments from council members the following motion was made.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approves, with amendments by City staff, the rezoning of Lot 11, Block 1,
Chanhassen Lakes Business Park from Industrial Office Park (IOP) to Planned Unit
Development (PUD), adoption of the attached PUD Ordinance, Site Improvement
Performance Agreement, Findings of Fact and No Parking Resolution #2016-70 for
McGlynn Drive. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to
0.
(There was a 10 minute recess at this point in the meeting.)
PUBLIC HEARING: CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER
ACCOUNTS; AND DELINQUENT CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATIONS.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Councilman McDonald asked for
clarification that the proper people are given notice of the fact that there is a delinquent bill
against their property. Mayor Laufenburger opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the
public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2016-71: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the City Council adopts the resolution certifying code enforcement and delinquent utility
accounts to the County Auditor. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
WEST WATER TREATMENT PLANT-APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
A. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.
B. AWARD WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT.
C. AWARD SECURITY CONTRACT.
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D. AWARD FIBER OPTIC CONTRACT.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Wade Leonard, President of Rice Lake
Construction Group, Deerwood, Minnesota provided background information on his company
which is the low bidder for the construction contract. Mayor Laufenburger asked staff to explain
the role of WSB and Associates during the construction process. Councilwoman Ryan asked
about neighborhood notifications.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded that the City Council
awards contracts for the West Water Treatment Plant, Project No. 15-03 as follows:
1. For construction of the West Water Treatment Plant to Rice Lake Construction Group in
the amount of $13,880,600.
2. For water main improvements to GF Jedlicki Incorporated in the amount of $1,164,539.
3. For security system improvements to Pro-Tech Design in the amount of $31,493.77.
4. For fiber optic installation to Carver Link in the amount of $45,100.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt addressed issues associated with
the Chanhassen High School homecoming parade.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman Campion 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 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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