CC WS 2018 03 12CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MARCH 12, 2018
The City Council interviewed the following applicants for vacant commission positions:
Matt Englund Planning Commission
Jerry Cerchia Senior Commission
Mack Titus Senior Commission
Bill Chappell Environmental Commission
Mark Randall Planning Commission
Joseph Scanlon Park and Recreation Commission
Heather Lawler Harvey Senior Commission
The work session was recessed at 7:00 p.m. It was reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, and Todd
Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jon Gilbert 1641 Jeurissen Lane
AVIENDA UPDATE.
Mark Nordland with Launch Properties and Kendra Lindahl with Landform were present to
provide an update on approvals granted to date, amendments to the watershed permitting
process, and discussed platting of Phase 1 to begin public street grading. Mark Nordland
continued with discussion of the proposed phase II plat for retail and grocery store development
with a proposed apartment complex on top of the grocery, proposed site plan for single family
located adjacent to Phase II and outlined a schedule of approvals over the next couple years.
Kate Aanenson clarified the shifting of buildings and changes that will come through for
approval in the future. Councilwoman Ryan asked about parking versus green space in the town
center area and her desire to see more green space. Mayor Laufenburger asked the developer to
consider the changing automotive environment and asked when the regional retail draw
development will occur. Kate Aanenson reviewed the proposed approval schedule through the
summer of 2018. Mark Nordland noted grading of the site and road construction will take
approximately 6 months to complete. Mayor Laufenburger reiterated Councilwoman Ryan’s
concern for green space and concern with development of the regional draw.
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Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim