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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 25, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, Chelsea Petersen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jon Gilbert 1641 Jeurissen Lane
Gene Kotz Xcel Energy, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Jennifer Zbinden 6460 Bretton Way
Mack Titus 2747 Century Trail
Zhexin Zhang 1455 Bethesda Circle
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Laufenburger invited all citizens to participate in the
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35th annual 4 of July celebration and outlined the schedule of events.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to
recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated June 11, 2018
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated June 5, 2018
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated May 22, 2018
4. Ordinance 633: Pervious Pavers City Code Amendment (Chapters 7 and 20)
5. Ordinance 634: Beekeeping (Amending City Code Chapters 4, 5, and 20)
6. Conditional Use Permit 2018-08: Approve Xcel Energy Transmission Line to be located
south of the intersection of Audubon Road and Lyman Boulevard
City Council Summary June 25, 2018
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Sergeant Tyler Stahn provided
the monthly law enforcement statistics for the month of May, updates on training, community
relations, staffing, and fireworks safety. Chief Don Johnson reiterated the need for fireworks
safety before presenting the monthly statistics for calls for service, staffing, training and
activities attended by members of the fire department.
GALPIN BOULEVARD STUDY: ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STUDY
FINDINGS.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger asked for clarification
on timing of the project and authorized city staff to negotiate with Carver County on an equitable
cost split between the two agencies and terms for turnback for future improvements taking into
account the newly enacted wheelage and sales tax increases.
Resolution 2018-37: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the Chanhassen City Council adopts a resolution in support of the findings for Galpin
Boulevard improvements between TH 5 and the north city limits. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
AVIENDA: APPROVE FINAL PLAT AND GRADING PERMIT.
Kate Aanenson and Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger
asked about review of the plans and the amount of dirt that will be removed from the site.
Representing the applicant, Steve Sabraski from Professional Services discussed the amount of
dirt being moved, explaining that they want to keep the site as balanced as possible, and the
associated timeline to do the work.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Campion seconded that Chanhassen City
Council approve the final plat and grading plan for Avienda subject to the following
conditions:
1. Approval of the Storm Water Permit by the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed
District.
2. Meet all requirements of the WCA approval.
3. Receive approval of the plan set for grading and storm water by both the City and the
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District.
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City Council Summary June 25, 2018
4. Placement of Outlot A in a Conservation Easement. The City shall review the easement
language.
5. Boundary of Outlot A shall be staked and inspected prior to grading.
6. Provide proof of withdrawal of the wetland banking credits from the banks once the
withdrawal is completed.
7. Complete the Withdrawal of Banking Credits form for LGU review and signature.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Laufenburger provided an update on the Chanhassen
Red Birds. Councilman McDonald reminded everyone that foul balls are a dollar each.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIAONS. Todd Gerhardt congratulated the Chanhassen
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Dinner Theater on their 50 anniversary celebration with 1,000 former employees and actors in
attendance.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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