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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2017
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, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Nick Preisler 701 Xenia Avenue So. Suite 3000, Minneapolis
Nicole Nejezchleba 2851 No. Manor Road
Chad Herman 2851 No. Manor Road
Karen Henrickson 9651 Flintlock Trail
Jeannine Hubbard 2841 Washta Bay Road, Excelsior
Manuel Jordan 6347 Minnewashta Woods Drive, Excelsior
Christopher Erickson 2731 Sandpiper Trail, Excelsior
Paul Prenevost 6351 Minnewashta Woods Drive, Excelsior
Will & Elizabeth Ahern 1191 Homestead Lane
Don Nicholson 2901 Washta Bay Road, Excelsior
Michael Gilmore 2911 Washta Bay Road, Excelsior
Matt Duffy 7760 France Avenue So. #1100, Edina
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Laufenburger read an invitation to the 24 Annual
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February Festival being held Saturday, February 4 at Lake Ann.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilwoman Ryan pulled item D-7 off the consent agenda for
separate discussion.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded to approve the following
consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated January 9, 2017
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated January 3, 2017
Resolution #2017-06:
3. Adopt Resolution Approving Fox Woods Preserve Master Plan.
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Resolution #2017-07:
4. 2016 Infiltration/Inflow Project No. 16-02: Accept Bids and
Award Contract.
Resolution #2017-08:
5. 2017 Street Rehabilitation Project (Lake Susan Hills): Approve
Plans and Specifications; Authorize Advertising for Bids.
6. Consider Approval for Cartegraph Software Upgrade.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
D(7). ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM
THE CARVER COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COMMUNITY GROWTH PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE
FRONTIER REDEVELOPMENT SITE.
Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification of this item before explaining her reason for voting
against consent agenda item D-7.
Resolution #2017-09:Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution approving application for funding from the
Carver County Community Development Agency Community Growth Partnership
Initiative Program for the Frontier Redevelopment Site. All voted in favor, except
Councilwoman Ryan who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE.
Chief Don Johnson provided the
monthly update on staffing, calls for service, training, radio replacements, and assisting and
executing an Active Shooter exercise at the Arboretum. Lt. Eric Kittelson presented the monthly
law enforcement update before introducing the law enforcement officers assigned to the City of
Chanhassen.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2016 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
(MINNEWASHTA MANOR): ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT;
ASSESSMENT HEARING.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Representing the consultant, Nick Preisler
with WSB and Associates was also present to answer questions. Councilman McDonald asked
for clarification on surmountable curb versus high back curb. Mayor Laufenburger opened the
public hearing. Mike Gilmore, 2911 Washta Bay Road described his concerns with the use of
surmountable versus high back curbs as being safety, relocation of driveways in the
neighborhood due to remodeling and new construction, and aesthetics with adjoining
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neighborhoods that have surmountable curb. Nicole Nejezchleba, 2851 North Manor Road
presented a petition signed by 16 residences opposing the high back curb and gutter. Manuel
Jordan, 6347 Minnewashta Woods Drive asked that the City Council consider changing from the
high back curb to the surmountable curb and thanked city staff for the tree work that’s already
taken place. Jeannine Hubbard, 2841 Washta Bay Road explained that her biggest concern was
with the lake water quality and asked which type of curb would be better to address that concern.
Christopher Erickson, 2731 Sandpiper Trail added additional information on why he would
reiterate the surmountable curb request and asked for clarification on drainage in the area.
Donald Nicholson, 2901 Washta Bay Road, noting he had sent an email and would not repeat
what was mentioned in the email but feels he would like time for the neighborhood to form a
consensus on the use of high back curb versus surmountable curb. Paul Prenevost, 6351
Minnewashta Woods Drive expressed concern with the high back gutters noting that he has
never had damage to his grass from the snowplows since he moved in 1986. Chad Herman,
2851 North Manor Road asked for clarification on the financial aspect of the assessments.
Mayor Laufenburger closed the public hearing. After discussion from council members the
following motions were made.
Resolution #2017-10: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council adopts the attached resolution accepting the bids and awards the contract
for the Minnewashta Manor Street and Utility Improvement Project No. 16-01to GMH
Asphalt Corporation in the amount of $2,809,118.75 with direction to staff to use
surmountable curb instead of the B-618 curb. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Resolution #2017-11: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council adopts the assessment roll and resolution for the Minnewashta Manor
Street and Utility Improvement Project No. 16-01. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
YOUNGSTEDT’S SIGN VARIANCE – 50 LAKE DRIVE EAST: APPROVE REQUEST
TO INSTALL AN 80 SQUARE FOOT MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED AT 50 LAKE
DRIVE EAST FOR YOUNGSTEDT’S CAR WASH, COLLISION CENTER, AND TIRE
& AUTO SERVICE.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Ryan asked staff to comment on safety concerns with traffic on Highway 5.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approve the variance request to allow a 12 foot high monument sign with 80 square feet of
sign display area, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a sign permit from the City.
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2. The existing landscaping around the sign must be either maintained or replaced in kind.
3. The Electronic Message Center must comply with the City’s Electronic Message Center
Standards.
4. The ground low profile sign must meet the City’s design standards.
5. The ground low profile sign shall be located in the same position as the existing
monument sign or at least 10 feet south of Lots 1 and 2’s common north property line.
6. The materials and color of the brick used in the supports shall be consistent with the brick
and colors used on the buildings on Lots 1 and 2.
7. All businesses built on Lots 1, 2 and 3 shall share the monument sign facing Highway 5
and may not construct separate detached business signage.
8. Directional signage must comply with Sec. 20-1265. General location restrictions, and
Sec. 20-1255(2). Directional signs.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
REGARDING ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOOD TO LIQUOR
SALES RATIO REQUIREMENT.
Todd Gerhardt presented the staff report on this item. After clarification on the action being
taken the following motion was made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded that the City Council
approves the amendment to Chapter 10 of the Chanhassen City Code removing the
requirement that On-Sale Wine and Beer and On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses serve a
50 percent food to liquor sales ratio. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt invited council members to attend
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the Carver County Leaders Meeting being held Tuesday, January 24 where wheelage and sales
tax will be discussed.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion 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 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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