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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 24, 2017
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, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Laurie Susla 7008 Dakota Avenue
Raymond Donohue
Cathie Zimmerman 6291 Near Mountain Boulevard
Randy Cantin 6694 Nez Perce Drive
Ron Kramer 1022 Pontiac Lane
Tom Devine 7640 South Shore Drive
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to move item D-9 from the
consent agenda to Old Business under G-1. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Laufenburger invited Chanhassen residents to attend
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neighborhood parties for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1.
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 July 10, 2017
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated June 27, 2017
3. Foxwood Trail Connector: Approve Budget Amendment.
4. Resolution #2017-50: Approve Resolution Accepting Donation of $2,500 from
CenterPoint Energy.
City Council Summary – July 24, 2017
5. West Park: Approve Final Plat, Development Contract, and Construction Plans and
Specifications.
6. Resolution #2017-51: Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE Local 49.
7. Approve Amendment to City Code Sec. 2-20 Allowing City Staff to Enforce State
Statutes.
8. Approval of Retail On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Sales for Off-Premise Consumption for
Buy Chanhassen’s “Night on the Town” on Thursday, August 3, 2017.
9. Moved to Item G-1.
10. Avienda:
a. Resolution #2017-52: Approve Resolution Removing Property from Rural
Service District.
b. Approve Summary Ordinance for Rezoning.
11. Arbor Glen: Approve Final Plat, Development Contract, and Plans and Specifications.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Cherie Monson with CenterPoint Energy presented a check in
the amount of $2,500 to Chief Don Johnson for the purchase of a thermal imaging camera.
Laurie Susla, 7008 Dakota Avenue discussed the lack of regulations for downtown zoning. Ron
Kramer, 1022 Pontiac Lane expressed concern with low income housing being allowed in the
proposed Venue apartment complex and that parking is not adequate. Tom Devine, 7640 South
Shore Drive expressed the need to evaluate the Venue project in conjunction with the overall
downtown plan that is currently being studied. Cathie Zimmerman, 6291 Near Mountain
Boulevard asked if there were any contingencies besides TIF approval that would hinder the
progression of the Venue project.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE. Lt. Eric Kittelson explained that
he had the first month to month comparison from June 2016 to June 2017 of the new NIBRS
format on calls for service, discussed the Towards Zero Deaths speed enforcement results,
training, and activities attended by deputies. Mayor Laufenburger asked about vehicle thefts in
the Lake Riley Reflections neighborhood and asked Lieutenant Kittelson to provide the Carver
County Sheriff’s Office deputy qualifications and training information at the next law
enforcement update. Chief Don Johnson presented June monthly numbers for staffing, calls for
service, training, and activities attended by members of the fire department.
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City Council Summary – July 24, 2017
CONSENT AGENDA: D-9. DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA:
A. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECERTIFYING TIF DISTRICT #10.
B. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO
THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 11.
C. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN
CONNECTION WITH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #11.
Todd Gerhardt gave a power point presentation on Tax Increment Financing and particularly the
creation of Tax Increment Financing District #11. After questions and discussion amongst
council members the following motion was made.
Resolution #2017-53: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the Chanhassen City Council approves the attached resolution authorizing the
decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 10, calling for a public hearing to
establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 11, and the authorization for an interfund
loan in the future if needed. All voted in favor, except Councilman Campion and
Councilwoman Ryan who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 2.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt discussed the Fire Department’s
Black Hat Ceremony that he, Assistant City Manager Chelsea Petersen and Councilman
McDonald attended.
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 9:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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