CC SUM 2019 07 22CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 22, 2019
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, Roger
Knutson, Chief Don Johnson and Lt. Lance Pearson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jim Boettcher 7476 Crocus Court
Larry Koch 471 Bighorn Drive
Becky Varone 661 Bighorn Drive
Jodi Holden 1321 Lake Drive West #207
Jay & Sally Johnson 7496 Saratoga Drive
Meredith Petouvis 7041 Mill Creek Lane
Donna Burt 6645 Horseshoe Curve
JoAnne Syverson 489 Pleasant View Road
Laurie Susla 7008 Dakota Avenue
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Ryan reminded residents to attend the Night to Unite
events being held in their neighborhood on Tuesday, August 6th.
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 July 8, 2019
2. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated June 12, 2019
3. Lotus Woods: Approve Final Plat, Construction Plans and Development Contract
4. Resolution #2019-35: Approve Public Streets and Utilities in Anthem on the Park
5. Resolution #2019-36: Accept a Donation from Charter Bank for the Senior Center 2019
Holiday Party
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Ryan outlined the guide for giving visitor presentations. Jay Johnson, 7496 Saratoga
Drive discussed his issues with Mediacom’s internet service. Laurie Susla, 7008 Dakota
Avenue, and speaking as President of the Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance, she thanked the
council and staff for installing signage at the Lotus Lake boat ramp, and asked for clarification
on how to declare an emergency high water event on Lotus Lake. Her second request was to get
the City’s permission to contract with Midwest Aqua Care to spray for invasive weeds at the
Lotus Lake Boat ramp. After discussion it was determined that the City Council can call an
emergency meeting without having to wait 3 days, and gave staff direction to work with the
Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance to determine the process for treating Brittle Naiad at the Lotus
Lake boat ramp. Larry Koch, 471 Bighorn Drive presented information and graphs showing the
damage being done by wake surf boats and asked that the City Council pass an emergency
resolution to set the slow no wake level at 895.88 feet. Donna Burt, 6645 Horseshoe Curve
discussed Minnesota Rule 6110.3700.9 as it relates to declaring emergencies due to the water
level on Lotus Lake. JoAnn Syverson, 489 Pleasant View Road asked to make sure she has an
accurate read of what’s going on with the wake surf boat issues on small lakes like Lotus Lake
before discussing her disappointment in the lack of participation by members of the City Council
in discussion of this matter.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Chief Don Johnson presented
monthly numbers for the months of June and July regarding staffing, calls for service, training,
involvement with 4th of July events, Tonka Mud Run and Fire Marshal highlights. Lt. Lance
Pearce provided updates on the 4th of July events, staffing, training, monthly statistics for the
month of June and an update on crime prevention activities performed by the Sheriff’s Office.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. VERBAL UPDATE REGARDING POTENTIAL
EXPANSION OF LAKE ANN PARK.
Mayor Ryan presented background information on the planning and approval process. Todd
Hoffman discussed development of the expansion to Lake Ann and the possibility of a
referendum to fund that expansion. Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on what type
of facilities are being considered. Mayor Ryan asked that the issue of a referendum be brought
to a council work session after the Park and Recreation Commission has discussed the issue at
their meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. MID-YEAR REVIEW OF KEY FINANCIAL
STRATEGIES.
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Todd Gerhardt reviewed the progress of 2019 key financial strategies and goals for the City
Council.
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 5 to 0. The City
Council meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim