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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 18, 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 Councilman Campion
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Ryan
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Vanessa Strong and Roger
Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tom Palmquist 4350 Baker Road #400, Minnetonka
Claire Bleser RPBCWD-18681 Lake Drive
R. Cantin 6694 Nez Perce Drive
Andi Moffatt, WSB 701 Xenia Avenue So Suite 300, Minneapolis
Mark Nordland Launch Properties
AVIENDA – PLANNING CASE 2017-10: APPROVE WETLAND CONSERVATION
ACT PERMIT APPLICATION AND MITIGATION PLAN.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item prior to introducing Andi Moffatt with WSB
and Associates who presented the timeline associated with review of this item and how it relates
to the Wetland Conservation Act Permit Application and Mitigation Plan. Representing the
applicant Level 7 Development, Mark Nordland with Launch Properties discussed the Bluff
Creek Overlay District as it relates to this development. Mayor Laufenburger asked about the
process for the applicant moving forward before opening the meeting for public comments.
Claire Bleser, the administrator for the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District located
at 18681 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen discussed the watershed district’s continued concern with
the loss of wetlands and mitigation in areas outside of the watershed district. After questions
and comments from council members the following motion was made.
Resolution #2017-77: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the Chanhassen City Council approves the WCA replacement application and
sequencing flexibility with the following conditions for the Avienda project:
City Council Summary – December 18, 2017
1. The 20 acre Bluff Creek Overlay District in the southwest corner of the project area be
preserved in perpetuity through a conservation easement.
2. A $300,000 escrow be provided by the applicant for a future wetland/stormwater
improvement project(s) in the city.
3. Complete the Withdrawal of Banking Credits form for LGU review and signature.
4. Provide proof of withdrawal of the wetland banking credits from the banks once the
withdrawal is completed.
5. Engineering plans of the design of the stormwater system that at lest meets the outcomes
of the stormwater model provided with the WCA application be submitted to the City
Engineer for review and approval prior to grading.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Campion seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The special
City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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