CC SUM 2018 08 27CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 27, 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 Councilwoman Ryan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, Katie
Matthews, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Greg Hawks 1806 Colonial Lane #1
Bob Haak 770 Pioneer Trail
Renee & Marc Schubbe 6550 Shadow Lane
Mack Titus 2747 Century Trail
Caleb Blong 6491 Devonshire Drive
Hope Durenberger 6321 Steller Circle
Bill Chappell 8736 Stonefield Lane
Dan Vasatka 9120 Degler Circle
Keith Butcher 1770 Pheasant Circle
Kristin Fulkerson 6989 Country Oaks Road
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Laufenburger, along with Sofia Thompson, thanked
and recognized the following 2018 Teen Volunteers: Alena Nugent, Ben Schubbe, Bridget
McNaney, Caleb Blong, Hope Durenberger, Josh Boevers, Lolly Walsh, and Madi Hamilton.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated August 13, 2018
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated August 7, 2018
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated July 24, 2018
4. Pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion.
City Council Summary – August 27, 2018
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5. Resolution #2018-41: Authorize the City of Chanhassen to Participate in the GreenStep
Cities Program
6. Resolution #2018-42: Accept Ads for Bid; Award Contract for the Lake Susan Trail
Rehabilitation Project
7. Award of Bid: Audit Services Contract for Fiscal Years 2018-2020
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt noted that the Garden by the Woods item had
been tabled per their request.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Fire Marshal Don Nutter
presented the Fire Department monthly statistics for July and announced that the Fire
Department Open House will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018. Sergeant Jason Bruenig
presented the monthly statistics for July, discussed school bus safety, and read a prepared
statement from the Sheriff’s Administration regarding the Archer Amorosi BCA investigation.
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVE FLOOD REDUCTION GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 770 PIONEER TRAIL.
Mayor Laufenburger asked Paul Oehme to provide background information on this item. Mayor
Laufenburger asked for clarification of the process and why this property was selected.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves a DNR Flood Mitigation Grant Agreement for Acquisition of Flood Prone
Property at 770 Pioneer Trail. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilman McDonald provided an update on the
Chanhassen Red Birds schedule for the Class B World Series tournament.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson asked that the City Manager
extend her appreciation to the Mayor, City Council members, all the department heads and staff
for their support for her with the unlikely passing of her husband, Dave Aanenson.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan 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 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim