CC SUM 2019 04 22CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 22, 2019
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Jason Wedel, Todd Hoffman, Jill Sinclair,
Kim Meuwissen, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mack Titus 2747 Century Trail
Sen Ramamoorthy 406 West 78th Street
Greg Hawks 1806 Colonial Lane #1
Greg Boe 114200 Hundertmark Road, Chaska
Keith, Amber, and Simon Butcher 1770 Pleasant Circle
Don Vasatka 9120 Degler Circle
Liz. Cheryl and Bob Ayotte 6213 Cascade Pass
Connie Kurtz 8554 Powers Place
Gary Carlson 3891 West 62nd Street
Abbie Marusich Chanhassen
M. Halama 670 Creekwood
Molly Bremhorst 8091 Current Place
Barbara Scharfenberg Chanhassen
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
INVITATION TO ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION, MAY 4. Mayor Ryan read an invitation
to the Arbor Day Celebration being held on Saturday, May 4th at Rice Marsh Lake Park.
PRESENTATION OF ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS. Mayor Ryan
announced the following runner up winners of the Arbor Day Poster Contest:
From St. Hubert School: Lauren Schmitz, Oliver Charbonneau, Molly Bremhorst, and Josh
Dueck.
From Bluff Creek Elementary: Lexi Garberg, Taysia Ploen, Fiachra Curley, and Brynn
Jonswold.
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Mayor Ryan announced that the winner of the Arbor Day Poster Contest is Abbie Marusich from
St. Hubert School.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION. Mayor Ryan handed out
Certificates of Appreciation and described the accomplishments for the following commission
members:
Nancy Madsen, Planning Commission
Grant Schaeferle, Park and Recreation Commission Youth Commissioner
Wayne Benbow, Environmental Commission
Cheryl Ayotte, Senior Commission
PRESENTATION OF MAPLE LEAF AWARDS. Mayor Ryan handed out Maple Leaf
Awards and described the accomplishments of the following commission members who have
served more than 5 years:
Andrew Aller, Planning Commission
Rick Echternacht, Park and Recreation Commission
Cole Kelly, Park and Recreation Commission
Steve Scharfenberg, Park and Recreation Commission
Jackie Engel, Senior Commission
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated April 8, 2019
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated March 5, 2019 and April 2, 2019
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated February 26, 2019 and March
26, 2019
4. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated March 13, 2019
5. Receive Senior Commission Minutes dated March 15, 2019
6. Resolution #2019-19: Lake Drive East Improvement Project – Order Assessment
Hearing
7. Resolution #2019-20: Proclaiming May 4 as Arbor Day
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8. Pulled off by Councilman Campion for separate discussion.
9. Resolution #2019-21: Approve Quote for Equipment for Lift Station 18 Rehabilitation
10. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Chanhassen Evening Rotary Club, Corn
Hole Tournament – May 19, 2019
11. Award Construction Contract for Corporate Place and Century Boulevard Intersection
Improvement
12. Approve Private Fireworks Display on Lake Minnewashta, July 4, 2019
13. Approve Fireworks Display at Lake Ann Park, July 4, 2019
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. State Representative Greg Boe provided updates on issues
related to transportation funding. Mayor Ryan thanked him for his assistance with the gap in
funding for Lyman Boulevard. Gary Carlson, 3891 West 62nd Street thanked the City and staff
for a job well done on solving the water issues associated with Cathcart Park and his property.
Don Halla asked that the City consider extending sewer and water from Pioneer Trail up to 96th
Street.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Chief Don Johnson presented
updates on staffing, calls for service, training, new scheduling software, assisting with interviews
for hiring a new Fire Chief for the City of Savage, covering the city of Excelsior for the fire
department’s annual banquet, Lion’s Pancake Breakfast and providing EMT coverage for The
Celebration event at Paisley Park. Lieutenant Lance Pearce presented the law enforcement
statistics for the months of February and March.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR IDLY DOSAI INTERNATIONAL MARKET & FOOD SERVICES.
Todd Gerhardt presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded that the City Council
approves the request for an off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license from Manjal Traders
LLC doing business as Idly Dosai International Market located at 406 West 78th Street.
Approval of the license would be contingent upon satisfactory background investigation
results and certificate of liquor liability insurance. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE
PROPERTY INFILTRATION AND INFLOW STUDY.
Todd Gerhardt discussed this consent agenda item that was pulled by Councilman Campion for
additional clarification.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded that the City Council
approves a consultant contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) in the amount of
$57,640 for the private property infiltration and inflow study, Project No. 2019-06. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt mentioned the notices in the
correspondence discussion regarding visitor presentations.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman 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 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim