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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 26, 2017
Mayor Laufenburger introduced Jacob Buboltz, Mayor for the Day, who 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, Jerry Ruegemer, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bailey Krause 9824 Kirkwood Lane No.
Grafelman Family 7091 Redman Lane
Dave Kirkbride, Halla Greens 2080 Boulder Road
Lisa, Joel, Amanda, and Luke Hilgendorf 1430 Lake Susan Hills Drive
Sue Sime 1430 Lake Susan Hills Drive
Maryanne Halana 670 Creekwood Street
Andrea Joos 9042 Sunnyvale Drive
Curt, Judi, Christy and Hannah Quiner 725 Ponderosa Drive
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Laufenburger invited everybody to attend the 34
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annual 4 of July celebration being held on July 2, 3 and 4 and reviewed the schedule of
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activities. He then presented the essay contest winners for Chanhassen’s 50 anniversary to
runner-up’s Danica Grafelman and Hannah Quiner, and winners Ava Joos and Luke Hilgendorf.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion asked for clarification on why item D(5) was
deleted. Councilwoman Ryan asked to remove items D(4) and D(7) for separate discussion.
Councilman McDonald asked to remove item D(9) 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 June 12, 2017
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated June 6, 2017
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated May 23, 2017
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4. Pulled by Councilwoman Ryan for Discussion.
5. Item Deleted.
6. Approve Massage License for Ascension Wellness Massage, Inc.
7. Pulled by Councilwoman Ryan for Discussion.
8. Item Deleted.
9. Pulled by Councilman McDonald for Discussion.
10. Approval of 120 Day Extension of Lease Agreement with Roadrunner Truck Repair, Inc.
for the old Public Works Building, 1591 Park Road.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: 4. APPROVE MANCHESTER PARK MASTER PLAN.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report update on this item. Councilwoman Ryan asked for
clarification on screening of the portable restroom and removal of mature trees. After discussion
the following motion was made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves the proposed master plan for a new neighborhood park to be located adjacent to
the City’s west water treatment plant facility and approve the name Manchester Park,
reflecting the park’s location on Manchester Drive. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: 7. APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR AN LCDA GRANT
APPLICATION FOR VENUE/ALDI.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger asked for
clarification that the granting of this resolution will not have a tax impact on Chanhassen
citizens, and the council’s role in approving a resolution of support for this grant application.
Councilwoman Ryan expressed concern with the amount of grant money going towards this
project and moving forward prior to completing the downtown visioning process. Councilman
Campion asked if this funding is necessary now to make this project economically viable and if
this project is awarded the $715,000, does that preclude getting money in the future for other
developments. After discussion the following motion was made.
Resolution #2017-39: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council adopts the attached resolution identifying the need for Livable
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Communities Demonstration account funding and authorizing an application for grant
funds. Mayor Laufenburger, Councilman McDonald and Councilwoman Tjornhom voted
in favor. Councilwoman Ryan and Councilman Campion voted in opposition. The motion
carried with a vote of 3 to 2.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. TOUR DE TONKA 2017 – TIM LITFIN, MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
Tim Litfin with Minnetonka Community Education outlined the events scheduled for the 2017
Tour de Tonka while showing a video of last year’s event.
CONSENT AGENDA: 9. APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM
THE CHANHASSEN ESTATES RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (CERA) TO ASSIST
WITH THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Chief Don Johnson presented the staff report on this item. Councilman McDonald publicly
thanked the Chanhassen Estates Residents Association (CERA) for their generous donation.
Resolution #2017-40: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the City Council approves a resolution accepting a donation from the Chanhassen Estates
Residents Association (CERA) in the amount of $672.50 to assist with the purchase of a
replacement Thermal Imaging Camera for the fire department. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE.
Sergeant George Pufahl provided the monthly update on calls for service numbers, Towards Zero
Deaths mobilization results, community relations, staff training and a pedestrian safety detail.
Chief Don Johnson presented the monthly numbers for staffing, calls for service, training, the
Wisconsin Fire Chiefs Association conference in Green Bay that he attended, Memorial Day
ceremonies, staffing a medical standby crew for the Lions Walk at the Arboretum, assisted with
the Rotary Club Gala, and discussed upcoming events. Mayor Laufenburger asked if the fire
department deploys a chaplain to carry out compassionate care during tragedies.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE REQUEST FOR ON-SALE WINE AND BEER
LICENSE, HALLA GREENS, 495 PIONEER TRAIL.
Chelsea Petersen presented the staff report on this item. David Kirkbride, the General Manager
for Halla Greens Golf Course stated he was present to answer any questions. Mayor
Laufenburger opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
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Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves the request for an on-sale beer and wine license from Halla Greens LLC doing
business as Halla Greens Golf Course. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: PARK ROAD/PARK PLACE STREET REHABILITATION
PROJECT 16-04: ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT; ASSESSMENT
HEARING; AND APPROVE RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADVANCEMENT OF
STATE AID FUNDS.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger asked about the length
of time to complete the box culvert project before opening the assessment hearing. No one
spoke and the hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
adopts attached Resolution #2017-41: accepting the bids and awards the contract for Park
Road/Park Place Street Rehabilitation Project No. 16-04 to Valley Paving in the amount of
$856,210.45; and the City Council adopts the assessment roll and Resolution #2017-42: for
the Park Road/Park Place Street Rehabilitation Project No. 16-04; and the City Council
adopts Resolution #2017-43: requesting advancement of State Aid Funds. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Laufenburger thanked Lee Kaufman for his years of
service as Postmaster at the Chanhassen Post Office.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt provided a construction update on
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the west water treatment plant, street projects, and noted that Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. is
the Red Birds City of Chanhassen Employee Appreciation Night.
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 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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