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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 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:
Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, and Roger
Knutson. Todd Gerhardt arrived during the Avienda concept plan discussion.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jayne P. Mege 9440 River Rock Drive
Ed & Mary Kraft 8711 Flamingo Drive
Jon Gilbert 1641 Jeurissen Lane
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Laufenburger invited all residents to attend the Tree
Lighting Ceremony being held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 in City Center Park.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated November 4, 2016
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated October 25, 2016
3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated November 1, 2016
Resolution #2016-79:
4. 10083 Great Plains Boulevard Slope Stabilization Project
PW116D: Accept Bids and Award Contract; Approve Easement Agreements.
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Resolution #2016-80:
5. The Preserve at Bluff Creek 6 Addition: Accept Street and
Utility Improvements.
Resolution #2016-81:
6. Certify Water and Sewer Hookup Charges.
Resolution #2016-82:
7. Approve Resolution of Support to Appoint Dan Campion as an
Alternate Representative to the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB).
City Council Summary – November 28, 2016
Resolution #2016-83:
8. Approve Resolution Accepting Donation from Mount Olivet
Rolling Acres.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Mary Hershberger Thun provided an update on the WeCAB
program. Chief Don Johnson presented the fire department’s monthly report for October
regarding staffing, calls for service, training, Fire Prevention Week and other activities before
recognizing firefighter Jassen Schneider’s retirement from the fire department after 24 years of
service.
LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Eric Kittelson presented the monthly update from the
Sheriff’s office regarding training, special events i.e. Turkey Trot and February Fest, impaired
driving mobilization and winter driving safety reminders.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE
LICENSE, LTF CLUB OPERATIONS COMPANY, INC. DBA LIFE TIME FITNESS,
2901 CORPORATE PLACE.
Chelsea Petersen presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves the request for an on-sale beer and wine license from LTF Club Operations
Company, Inc. dba Life Time Fitness. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2017 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT: PUBLIC HEARING; ORDER PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification
regarding sump pumps. Mayor Laufenburger opened the public hearing. Rob Remke, 8648
Flamingo Drive asked if any of the work being done poses a risk of sewer back up into their
properties. Mayor Laufenburger closed the public hearing.
Resolution #2016-84: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded
that the City Council orders the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2017 Street
Rehabilitation Project No. 17-01. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
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City Council Summary – November 28, 2016
AVIENDA CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Bahram Akradi, 4300 Oak Road,
Minnetrista, provided background information on how he got involved with this project, his
vision and how he’d like to proceed with the City in partnership moving forward before
introducing the team associated with Level 7 Development. Jeff Hysjulien with RSP Architects
reviewed architectural renderings of the site. Darren Lazan with Landform Professional Services
discussed the McCombs study, comparable developments in the Twin Cities, the AUAR, and the
approval and construction schedule. Councilman Campion asked about the schedule and when
shops would be open for business. Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification on the vision for
the village option. Councilman Campion asked about the possibility of underground parking.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked the applicant to address her concern with a grocery store use
competing with downtown. Mayor Laufenburger asked for clarification on the number of
entrances to the site, the estimated number of families on the total site, number of people in the
office uses, and market opportunity. Council members stated their concerns and
recommendations for the applicant as they move forward in the process.
APPROVE RESOLUTION ORDERING REVIEW FOR UPDATE TO THE 2005 AUAR.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ryan expressed her
concern for careful analysis of traffic and environmental issues.
Resolution #2016-85: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the Chanhassen City Council adopts the resolution ordering the update to the Alternative
Urban Areawide Review for the 2005 MUSA area and approves professional services
agreements with Hoisington-Koegler Group and Kimley-Horn and Associates. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Laufenburger noted that the Truth in Taxation meeting
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will be held on Monday, December 5 and the final levy decision will be made at the December
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12 City Council meeting. He also read a proclamation celebrating Jolene Devens Day on
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Wednesday, November 30 celebrating her retirement after 20 years of service.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt explained his reason for being late
to the council meeting was due to an update he presented to the Chanhassen Lions Club.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ryan 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 9:45 pm.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim
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