CC SUM 2019 07 08CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 8, 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, Councilman McDonald, Councilman
Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Jason Wedel, Roger Knutson, and Greg
Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Liv Horneland 16924 68t Avenue North
Larry Koch 471 Bighorn
JoAnn Syverson 489 Pleasant View Road
Donna Burt 6645 Horseshoe Curve
Mary Freeburg Osborn Historical Society
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Coleman moved, Councilman Campion seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated June 24, 2019
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated June 18, 2019
3. Approve Temporary Modification of the Licensed Premises to Serve On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor in Axel’s Parking Lot for their 20th Anniversary Celebration to be
held on August 11, 2019, located at 5609 West 78th Street
4. Adopt Water Supply Plan
5. Resolution #2019-32: Approve a Resolution of Support for the Carver County Highway
61/41 Corridor Study
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6. Approve Lease Agreements with Verizon Wireless, LLC for the Arboretum, Lake Lucy
and Minnetonka Middle School Water Towers
7. Approve a Special Assessment Agreement for 2630 Orchard Lane
8. Resolution #2019-33: Approve a Resolution Authorizing Transfer of 2018 General
Fund Surplus as amended
9. Approve a Parking Easement Agreement on City Property for Redevelopment of the
Applebee’s Site
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Senator David Osmek provided an update on items that were
discussed at the last legislative session at the State Capitol regarding increased spending for
education, transportation, passage of an Opioid Bill, Distracted Driving Bill and that he is
continuing to work on energy policies. Mary Freeburg Osborn with the Chanhassen Historical
Society explained they are requesting from the City of Chanhassen stewardship of the historical
Village Hall as a museum and event center and that the City of Chanhassen incur the costs of
maintaining that facility. JoAnn Syverson, 489 Pleasant View Road explained why kids and
adults at her 4th of July party were not allowed to wake board and tube on Lotus Lake because of
the high water level and damage from waves and asked why an emergency no wake ordinance
was not put into action. Donna Burt, 6645 Horseshoe Curve provided background information
on her and her husband Mike’s combined 80 years of boating experience before showing videos
of wave damage done to their property over the holiday and asked that an emergency no wake
ordinance be established. Larry Koch, 471 Bighorn Drive reviewed the information in the letter
sent to the City Council pertaining to the high water level on Lotus Lake and asked for an
emergency resolution to enact slow-no wake on the lake.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE VACATION OF WELL AND WATER MAIN
EASEMENT AT 7141 GALPIN BOULEVARD.
Jason Wedel presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. No
one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2019-34: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution approving the vacation of well and water main
easements dedicated as follows:
1. Easement dated December 28, 1972, recorded in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of
Carver County on January 25, 1973 as Document No. 18018; and
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2. Easement dated December 28, 1972, recorded in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of
Carver County on January 25, 1973 as Document No. 18019.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
CONSIDER CAMP TANADOONA SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR DEMOLITION OF
EXISTING DINING HALL AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DINING HALL AND
CONNECTION OF CITY WATER AND SEWER, DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESS ROAD
AND DROP OFF.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor
Ryan asked about grading, the berm, and overflow parking. Marnie Wells, CEO of Campfire
Minnesota stated she was present to answer any questions.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the site plan for 10,500 square-foot dining hall, kitchen, and program
area building dated May 17, 2019 subject to the following conditions and adopts the
Planning Commission Findings of Fact:
Building
1. The building is required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
2. Demolition permits must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site.
3. Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State
of Minnesota.
4. Building plans must include a code analysis that contains the following information: Key
Plan, Occupancy group, Type of construction, Allowable height and area, Fire sprinklers,
Separated or non-separated, Fire resistive elements (Ext walls, Bearing walls - exterior or
interior, Shaft, Incidental use), Occupant load, Exits required (Common path, Travel
distance), Minimum plumbing fixture count.
5. Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans
are submitted.
6. Structure proximity to property lines (and other buildings) will have an impact on the
code requirements for the proposed building, including but not limited to: allowable size,
protected openings and fire-resistive construction. These requirements will be addressed
when complete building and site plans are submitted.
7. Retaining walls (if present) more than four feet high must be designed by a professional
engineer and a building permit must be obtained prior to construction.
Engineering and Water Resources
1. Provide top of wall and bottom of wall elevations for entire retaining wall build, which
includes retaining wall built below grade, i.e. bottom of wall.
2. Salvage existing topsoil and indicate all proposed stockpile location(s) on the plan.
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3. Connection to the existing sanitary sewer manhole will require a core drill and
installation of a boot to facilitate a water-tight connection.
4. Appropriate city permits for construction within the public right-of-way shall be obtained
prior to construction. Work within city streets requires a traffic control plan.
5. A preconstruction meeting with Public Works and Engineering shall be scheduled by the
contractor prior to the connection of any public utilities.
6. All call-outs on construction plans that reference a detail shall be updated to incorporate
the sheet the detail is illustrated on and the detail number referenced for construction.
7. Watermain fittings shall be epoxy coated.
8. Hydrant lead pipe shall be C900 PVC.
9. The Contractor shall examine the existing 6-inch gate valve identified to remain. If mild
steel bolts are in-place on the valve or as part of the fittings the bolts shall be changed out
with stainless steel or Cor-Blue bolts.
10. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure and submit proof that permits are received
from all other agencies with jurisdiction over the project (i.e. Army Corps of Engineers,
DNR, MnDOT, Carver County, MCWD, Board of Water and Soil Resources, MPCA,
etc.).
Environmental Resources
1. All tree proposed for preservation shall be protected with tree preservation fencing
installed at the dripline or furthest point possible away from the trunk. Fencing shall
remain in place until construction is completed.
2. A walk through of the tree preservation fencing prior to start of construction is required.
Fire
1. Full Fire Alarm and Full Sprinkler system required in the new structure.
2. Hydrant locations are acceptable.
3. No parking Fire Lane signs will be needed on both sides of all roads under 26 feet in
width. Yellow curb paint is required on both sides of all roads under 26 feet in width
where curbs are present.
4. Parking shall be limited to designated parking spaces.
5. Provide information showing that the gravel roadway can support up to 75,000 pounds.
6. All landscaping, rocks, planters, etc. will need to be kept back away from the roadway to
allow for proper turnaround of emergency apparatus. Additional space shall be provided
along all sides of the turnaround lane and entrance to allow for property maneuvering.
7. The location and design of all landscaping, rocks, plants etc., within 3 feet of the
turnaround lane and entrance is subject to the review and approval of the Fire Marshal.
Planning
1. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement and provide the security required by it
prior to receiving a building permit.
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2. The applicant may install directional and wayfinding signage as need for the safe and
efficient navigation of the site, provided it meets the height, size, and location standards
in section 20-1255(2) of the City Code.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
REVIEW REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND APPROVE A GRADING PERMIT
FOR THE 1ST ADDITION OF THE PARK (GALPIN SITE).
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item and Jason Wedel discussed the grading
plans. Mayor Ryan asked for clarification of how the number and location of stormwater ponds
are determined, erosion control protection, the number of trees lost, and timing for final plat.
Councilwoman Coleman moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves the grading permit for the 1st Addition of The Park. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Ryan shared her appreciation to city staff, vendors and
service organizations for putting on another fantastic 4th of July celebration.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman 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 8:25 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim