CC SUM 2018 02 26CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:10 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, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, Greg Sticha,
and City Attorney Andrea McDowell Poehler
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Nicole Nejezchleba 2851 No. Manor Road
Linda Boerboom 8261 West Lake Court
Christopher Erickson 2731 Sandpiper Trail
Keith Butcher 1770 Pheasant Circle
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
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 February 12, 2018
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 23, 2018
3. Approve 2018 Key Financial Strategies and Legislative Priorities
4. Ordinance 631: Arbor Glen PUD Amendment
5. Resolution #2018-19: Approve Purchase of 2018 CIP Vehicles and Equipment
6. Resolution #2018-20: Approve Labor Agreement with Local 49 International Union of
Operating Engineers
7. Award of Quote, Purchase of Picnic Shelters for Prairie Knoll Park, Sunset Ridge Park
and Manchester Park
City Council Summary – February 26, 2018
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Nicole Nejezchleba, 2851 North Manor Road and Christopher
Erickson, 2731 Sandpiper Trail discussed issues with the Minnewashta Manor road improvement
project and associated damage to vehicles. Keith Butcher, 1770 Pheasant Circle, and speaking as
a member of the Environmental Commission, thanked the City Council for including the
GreenStep Cities program in their approval of the 2018 Key Financial Strategies.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Chief Don Johnson thanked the
law enforcement officers present for a good working relationship between the fire department
and sheriff’s office and thanked Mayor Laufenburger and Councilman McDonald for attending
the fire department banquet before reviewing calls for service data from December, 2017 and
January, 2018 staffing, and training. Lt. Eric Kittelson reviewed highlights from the annual law
enforcement update before introducing Carver County deputies assigned to work in Chanhassen.
AWARD OF BID FOR 2018A GENERAL OBLIGATION UTILITY IMPROVEMENT
BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3.595M.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report and Bruce Kimmel with Ehlers and Associates reviewed
highlights of the bid results and AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor’s.
Resolution #2018-21: Mayor Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council award the bid for the General Obligation Bonds Series 2018A to the low
bidder, Robert W. Baird and Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt discussed the lobbying effort by
himself and Mayor Laufenburger at the State Capitol regarding the realignment of Highway 101.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
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 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim