CC SUM 2018 09 24
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Greg Sticha, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Cheryl Ayotte 6213 Cascade Pass
Kelly Newell 961 Western Drive
Barb Nevin 6361 Minnewashta Woods Drive
Ben Jeffrey 6361 Minnewashta Woods Drive
Jay Richardson, RSP Architects 1220 Marshall Street N.E., Minneapolis 55413
th
Kathy Czech 1313 454 Avenue North, Minneapolis
Janine Hanson 8561 Osprey Lane
Mack Titus 2747 Century Trail
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded to
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 10, 2018
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated August 28, 2018
3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 4, 2018
4. Approve Consultant Contract for Reconditioning the Water Tower at 2999 Water Tower
Place
5. Key Financial Strategy: Economic Development-Approve Economic Development
Guidelines
City Council Summary September 24, 2018
6. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Request: St. Hubert Catholic Community;
St. Paul Street Evangelization Midwest Gala on October 13, 2018
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Barbara Nevin, Chair of the Senior Commission, discussed
activities the Senior Commission is involved with such as asking the City for assistance with the
pedestrian crossing of Highway 5, installing curbs with traction ramps, supporting
th
intergenerational opportunities, bingo at the 4 of July celebration, working with Mary Blazanin
on programming at the Senior Center, their participation in Triad, funding received from Carver
County for various things, and senior parking signs at local businesses. Dorina Tipton discussed
th
Kathy Czech, 1313 44 Avenue North, Minneapolis discussed
her involvement with Safety Triage and Mental Health Providers and the police embedded
mental health co-responder program.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE.
Assistant Chief John Murphy presented the monthly statistics for August regarding staffing, calls
for service, training, transfer of Ladder 11 to the Pine City Fire Department, and the Fire
th
Department Open House being held on September 24. Lt. Eric Kittelson presented the
calls for service, updates on training, community relations,
th
preparations for the Chanhassen High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 5,
deputies assisting with the Fire Department Open House, Deputy Mike Hanson returning to duty
after an extended absence, and reported that crime is down 5 percent in the city. He also
County Mental Health Mobile Response and Crisis Unit.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS AT 765 AND 775 CROSSROADS COURT.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Councilman Campion asked for clarification
on the lots associated with this vacation request. Mayor Laufenburger opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2018-43: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the City Council adopts a resolution approving the vacation of a portion of public drainage
and utility easements on Lots 15 and 16, Block 1, Arbor Glen. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF MAXIMUM PROPOSED PRELIMINARY
LEVY TO COUNTY AUDITOR.
2
City Council Summary September 24, 2018
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification
on the process moving forward.
Resolution #2018-44: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the Chanhassen City Council approves the Preliminary Levy of $11,019,868 and
Establishing the Truth in Taxation Hearing Date for 2018 as December 3, 2018 for Taxes
Collectible in 2019. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
ORDINANCE 635: AMENDMENT TO CHANHASSEN RETAIL CENTER PUD TO
ALLOW ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE FOR TARGET.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilman McDonald asked for clarification of the commentsmade by Mr. Clausen at the
Planning Commission meeting regarding signage. Representing the applicant Target, Leila
Bunge with Kimley-Horn and Associates and Jay Richardson with RSP Architects explained the
reasons for the additional signage request. After comments from council members the following
motions were made.
Councilman McDonald moved that the Chanhassen City Council approves the ordinance
amending the Chanhassen Retail Center Planned Unit Development and adopts the
attached Findings of Fact and Decision. There was no second and that motion failed for
lack of a second.
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council denies the ordinance amending the Chanhassen Retail Center Planned Unit
Development and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. All voted in favor,
except Councilman McDonald who opposed and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE RILEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK
WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR THE BLUFF CREEK SOUTHWEST BRANCH
STABILIZATION AND RESTORATION PROJECT.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification
maintenance plan, the possible impact to surrounding private properties, and if Carver County
was asked to participate with funding for this project. Councilman Campion asked about
drainage patterns. Mayor Laufenburger clarified that the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek
Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves an agreement with the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District for the
3
City Council Summary September 24, 2018
Bluff Creek Southwest Branch Stabilization and Restoration Project. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilman Campion recognized and congratulated
Councilmember Elise Ryan for receiving the Becky L. Sisley Award for Outstanding Leadership
in Community Service which is the highest award given to a former female athlete from the
University of Oregon.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. Mayor Laufenburger noted the thank you letter from
Pine City regarding the purchase of Ladder Truck 11 from the City of Chanhassen.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
4