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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
APRIL 23, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
Sharmeen Al-Jaff, MacKenzie Walters and Vanessa Strong
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Undestad, Steve Weick, Nancy
Madsen, Mark Randall and Mike McGonagill
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Maryanne Halama 620 Creekwood
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION.
After introductions Kate Aanenson reviewed items outlined in the staff report regarding the
Comprehensive Plan public comment update, and storm water review update. Mayor
Laufenburger asked for clarification on the timeline for approval and review of the
Comprehensive Plan. Kate Aanenson and Todd Gerhardt provided an update on a meeting held
regarding the Avienda project and associated changes in the PUD which will trigger a PUD
amendment. Kate Aanenson discussed the joint tour scheduled in the summer with other city
commissions. s work plan
for 2018 after thanking staff for conducting the joint tours and the work they do for the Planning
Commission. Todd Gerhardt suggested a
development of that property move forward.
(The City Council took a short recess at this point in the work session.)
KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGY: DOWNTOWN FOCUS UPDATE.
Mayor Laufenburger introduced Braedon Johnson, a student at Chanhassen High School who
provided background information on his future interest in politics. Bryan Harjes with
Hoisington-Koegler Group Inc. reviewed a summary of the community engagement activities,
online questionnaire summary, implementation preview and schedule moving forward with the
downtown vision plan. Mayor Laufenburger asked about the comment stating new development
should add to the quality of the downtown experience. Councilwoman Ryan asked where the
original vision statements came from and concern that some of the respondents were confused in
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the questions by their answers. Bryan Harjes continued highlighting results from questionnaire
summary. Mayor Laufenburger suggested additional wordsmithing with the vision statements.
Bryan Harjes continued with review of results from the questionnaire regarding guiding
principles. Todd Gerhardt asked for clarification regarding the length of walkability for the
pedestrian network. Bryan Harjes continued with highlights from the guiding principles
summary results, desirable development character for downtown, land use districts and where
housing can be added, reaction to the recently approved Aldi/Venue project, and other elements
for the City to consider in future development. He reviewed implementation for enhanced
crosswalks and pedestrian network, public spaces, sub-districts, design guidelines, and continued
outreach. Councilman McDonald asked how this proposed plan can be implemented. Mayor
Laufenburger asked that further dialogue be conducted on this plan in a future workshop setting
with council members and staff.
The work session was recessed at 6:50 p.m. It was reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
CODE AMENDMENTS DISCUSSION: BREWERY, PERVIOUS PAVERS, BEES,
BUSINESS FRINGE DISTRICT AND ADULT DAYCARE.
Kate Aanenson provided background information on the items being presented for code
amendments. MacKenzie Walters started with discussion of the need to amend the city code
pertaining to beekeeping, adult day care, signage to permit pick up areas in commercial
development, and conditional use permits in the Business Fringe District. After questions from
council members further research will be done on the Business Fringe regulations. MacKenzie
Walters continued with discussion of proposed changes to address pervious pavers in the RSF
District, non-shoreland parcels, and discussion of proposed changes to allow craft alcohol
production with certain zoning standards. Kate Aanenson clarified that staff is looking for
direction on which items can move forward to hold public hearings at the Planning Commission.
Councilman Campion asked about regulations regarding food trucks.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
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