CC SUM 2018 03 26CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 26, 2018
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, and
Councilman McDonald
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Laufenburger read an invitation to the 2018 Easter
Egg Candy Hunt being held on March 31, 2018 and an invitation to the Chanhassen Lions Club
Pancake Breakfast on April 8, 2018.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated March 12, 2018
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated February 27, 2018
3. Approval of 2018 Liquor License Renewals
4. The Arbors Second Addition: Approve Final Plat, Development Contract, and Plans and
Specifications with a Variance for Street Grade in excess of seven (7) percent
5. Approve Agreement with Carver County for Powers Boulevard Pedestrian Crossing
Improvements
6. Approve Cellular Antenna Agreements with Verizon Wireless
7. Approve Maintenance Agreement with the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed
District for Lake Lucy Lane Drainage Improvements
8. Resolution #2018-27: Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2018 Sealcoat Project
City Council Summary – March 26, 2018
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Lt. Eric Kittelson presented the
law enforcement update for the month of February, 2018. Councilman McDonald asked that the
Carver County sheriff’s office continue to keep senior citizens informed on scams targeting
elderly people. Chief Johnson was not in attendance.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman
Tjornhom seconded to approve the following commission appointments:
Senior Commission: Dorina Tipton, Barbara Nevin and Mack Titus to 3 year terms.
Jerry Cerchia to a 2 year term.
Environmental Commission: Don Vasatka, Kristin Fulkerson and Greg Hawks to 3 year terms.
Bill Chappell to a 1 year term.
Park and Recreation Commission: Jim Boettcher and Joe Scanlon to 3 year terms.
Grant Schaeferle to a 1 year term as a youth representative.
Planning Commission: Mark Randall and Mike McGonagill to 3 year terms.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Laufenburger discussed the closing of the
Chanhassen Inn after 36 years in business, highlights from the Chan-Happenings update held on
Monday, March 19, 2018 and announced that the Ryder Cup will be held at Hazeltine Golf
Course 12 years after hosting the last Ryder Cup.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the
neighborhood meetings explaining the use of franchise fees as a funding mechanism for the
street reconstruction fund. One was held on February 8th and the next one which will be on
Tuesday, April 10th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chanhassen Library in the Wilder Room.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim