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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 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, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, and Councilwoman Ryan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Cole Kelly 1556 Bluebill Trail
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Gary Carlson 3891 West 62 Street
Shawn Cameron 8475 Kelzer Pond Drive
Todd Neils 990 Saddlebrook Curve
Jeff Olson 2520 Bridle Creek Trail
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the
City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated November 27, 2017
2. Approve City Council Minutes dated December 4, 2017
3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated November 21, 2017
4. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated November 28, 2017
5. Pulled for discussion.
6. Resolution #2017-72: Approve Year End Transfer from 12/31/16 and Close Funds No
Longer in Use.
7. Resolution #2017-73: Approve Ratifying Changes to Chanhassen Fire Relief
Association Bylaws.
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8. Resolution #2017-74: Accept Donation of $4,000 to the Fire Department from Custom
Fab Solutions, LLC.
9. Resolution #2017-75: Arbor Cove, Project 14-16 – Accept Public Utilities.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: 5. APPROVAL OF 2018 POLICE CONTRACT WITH CARVER
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Councilwoman Ryan asked that this item be pulled from the consent agenda so that staff could
review highlights of this budget expenditure.
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approve the 2018 Police Contract with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Chief Don Johnson introduced Michael Elftmann with Custom
Fab Solutions on Quattro Drive that donated $4,000 to the Chanhassen Fire Department to start a
replacement program for their pagers. Park and Recreation Commission Cole Kelly, 1556
Bluebill Trail asked that the Lake Susan Ballfield Lights be considered in the 2018 budget rather
than the proposed 2019 budget. Todd Neils, 990 Saddlebrook Curve discussed the proposed
donation from the Chanhassen Athletic Association for Lake Susan ballfield lighting in 2018.
Jeff Olson, 2520 Bridle Creek Trail and President of the Dugout Club also urged council
members to consider lighting of Lake Susan Park in 2018 as opposed to 2019. Gary Carlson,
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3891 West 62 Street asked for the City’s assistance in addressing flooding issues on his
property from Cathcart Park.
ORDINANCE 627: AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 4 CONCERNING
FEES.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this issue.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
adopts the attached Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Chanhassen City Code revising
fees for 2018. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
ORDINANCE 628: AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 “GENERAL
PROVISIONS”; CHAPTER 6 “BOATS AND WATERWAYS”; CHAPTER 7
“BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS”; CHAPTER 13 “NUISANCES”;
CHAPTER 14 “PARKS AND RECREATION”; CHAPTER 18 “SUBDIVISIONS”; AND
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CHAPTER 20 “ZONING” OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE REGARDING THE
FOLLOWING:
A. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AND RELATED DEFINITIONS.
B. CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF DISEASED TREES.
C. DRIVE THROUGHS.
D. PARKING LOT SWEEPING.
E. WATER OBSTACLES.
F. DEFINITION OF ATTACHED STRUCTURE.
G. PUD SETBACKS.
H. ROAD DESIGN.
I. PRIVATE STREET SIGNS.
J. ADULT DAYCARE.
K. FISHING ON SWIM BEACHES.
AND ADOPTS SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update for these items.
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves an Ordinance amendment Chapters 1, 6, 7, 13, 14, 18 and 20 of the
Chanhassen City Code and approves a summary ordinance for publication purposes. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
ORDINANCE 629: AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 17 “STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS”, CONCERNING SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES; ADOPT
SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger asked for clarification
on costs associated with this program.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves Ordinance 629, Amendment to City Code Chapter 17 “Streets and Sidewalks”,
concerning Small Cell Wireless Facilities and adopt Summary Ordinance for publication
purposes. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
ADOPT FINAL LEVY, 2018 BUDGET, AND 2018-2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP).
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Council members discussed ballfield lighting
at Lake Susan Park and the financial impacts of that item being in the 2018 versus 2019 budget.
After discussion the following amendment and motion was made.
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Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approve an amendment moving PKT 139 from 2019 planning to 2018 planning. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Resolution #2017-76: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution establishing the 2018 final levy at $10,913,868 and
approves total general fund expenditures of $11,203,600. It also approves the CIP for
2018-2022 in the total amount of $99,370,095 with an amendment moving PK&T 139 from
2019 planning to 2018 planning. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 4 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF CITY MANAGER’S 2017
PERFORMANCE REVIEW.
Mayor Laufenburger read a list of the City Manager’s accomplishments in 2017 and the results
of his performance review. Councilwoman Ryan shared her concern about the process on how
decisions are made and specifically strategic planning and communication as related to the
downtown vision study and the Venue process before noting she will support the proposed
motion.
Mayor Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approve City Manager Todd Gerhardt’s performance evaluation and a salary action for
2018 commensurate with the average increase of the 2018 budget. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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