CC SUM 2019 08 26CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 26, 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, Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Jason Wedel, Todd Hoffman,
Greg Sticha, Jerry Ruegemer, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Raymond Roob 8584 Chanhassen Hills Drive So.
Connie Schibilla Love INC
Brian and Jean Steckling 8040 Hidden Court
Larry Koch 471 Bighorn Drive
Linda Norderhaug 7603 Frontier Trail
Roger and Dorothy Downing 7200 Juniper Avenue
Joel Judy Nybeck 7404 Frontier Trail
Mack Titus 2747 Century Trail
Jay Schreur 8376 Suffolk Drive
Carla Thompson 8524 Mayfield Court
Ray Murray 6618 Brenden Court
Lucas Souza 8091 Hidden Court
Mark Page 10 Hill Street
JoAnn Syverson 489 Pleasant View Road
Donna Burt 6645 Horseshoe Curve
Steve Corkery 40 Twin Maple Lane
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: TEEN VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION. Mayor Ryan
presented certificates of appreciation to the following teen volunteers: Alex Haider, Amelia
Wennerstrom, Ben Schubbe, Brian Gilbertson, Bryce Lesinski, Callie Lizak, Demitre Stampley
Jr., Derek Puzak, Finn O’Brien, Holley Marini, Hope Durenberger, Jack Liwienski, Joshua
Boevers, Kate Yezzi, Matthew Brands, Melanie Stewart-Hester, Olivia Guyer, Peter McNabb,
Rebecca Ernst, and Zoe Griffin.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
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1. Approve City Council Minutes dated August 12, 2019
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated July 16, 2019
3. Approve 2020 Service Agreement for Joint Assessment with Carver County Assessor
4. Consider Site Plan Review for Life Time Fitness Parking Lot Addition
5. Glendale Homes: Approve Final Plat, Development Contract and Construction Plans
6. Resolution #2019-40: Approve Quote for Sanitary Sewer Televising (I/I)
7. Approve Contract for Repair of Floor Drains at Public Works Building
8. Approve Fireworks Display at St. Hubert Catholic Community, September 14, 2019
9. Approve Indemnification and Cooperation Agreement Regarding the Flying Cloud
Airport Joint Zoning Board and the Flying Cloud Airport Zoning Ordinance
10. Approve Driveway Easement for Control Concepts
11. Resolution #2019-41: Accept $2,500 Donation to Fire Department from CenterPoint
Energy
12. Resolution #2019-42: Accept Donation from Love INC for Donations to the Senior
Center Maple Room (Memory Café)
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. HONOR 20 YEAR RETIREE FIREFIGHTER BARRY
STECKLING.
Chief Don Johnson presented 20 year retiree firefighter Barry Steckling with a signed black
helmet, badge, and flowers for his wife Anita. Fire Relief President Matt Kutz presented Barry
Steckling with a black axe from the Fire Relief Association.
MARK PAGE CITIZEN ACTION REQUEST FORM. Mark Page, speaking as a riparian
owner, discussed the wake surfing issue on Lotus Lake and the results of the survey conducted
by the Lotus Lake Conservation Association. Larry Koch, 471 Bighorn Drive reiterated the issue
of high water and damage being caused by wake surfing boats on Lotus Lake. JoAnn Syverson,
489 Pleasant View Road, and a member of the Big 3, explained that it has not been fun doing the
work of presenting the information on damage being done by wake surfing boats. Donna Burt,
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6645 Horseshoe Curve responded to Mr. Page’s remarks about personal responsibility and that
they are prepared to address their property’s shoreline but discussed the problem with water
quality, ecology of the lake and the tree that is about to fall on the sewer line that runs along her
property. Steve Corkery, 40 Twin Maple Lane discussed that the water quality of Lotus Lake
was poor before wake surfing and his belief that the role of the City Council is to be working on
issues like the quality of city streets rather than wake surf boats on Lotus Lake.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Chief Don Johnson provided the
monthly statistics for July and August regarding staffing, calls for service, training, assisting with
Tour de Tonka, Night to Unite block parties, the Hopkins police officer funeral for Brooklyn
Park as part of the Minnesota Chief’s Association Assistance Group, and the Fire Department
Open House scheduled for October 7th. Lt. Lance Pearce presented the update on July calls for
service, participation in Night to Unite, and upcoming community relations events.
PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT FUNDING.
Jason Wedel and Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Mack Titus, 4727 Century
Boulevard asked for clarification on the miles of public roads versus private roads. Craig Mertz
thanked the city staff for doing a wonderful job of coming up with a solution for a very difficult
problem and urged the City to approve the proposed franchise fee. Jay Schreur, 8376 Suffolk
Drive, representing 3 townhome neighborhoods on Powers Boulevard, discussed their concern
with having to pay assessments to maintain their private streets and being charged to pay for
public streets. Carla Thompson, 8524 Mayfield Court, Mission Hills Townhomes explained that
their association just paid to maintain their private streets and the concern with being charged to
pay for public streets as well. Ray Murray, 6618 Brenden Court discussed the state of his road
being used by people to drop off their kids to walk to Minnetonka Middle School West. Lucas
Souza, 8091 Hidden Court thanked the City and council for providing public services such as the
library, public streets and explained that he is in favor of the franchise fees as a means to pay for
public services. Mayor Ryan explained that staff will include any additional follow up questions
that people may have at home or watching online and make those comments a part of the Q and
A list for discussion.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. Todd Gerhardt
presented the staff report on this item.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded to make the following
appointments to the Economic Development Commission: Steven Stamy and Anne Heinze
for 3 year terms ending March 31, 2022; and Kathy Donovan, James Sanford, and James
Ebeling for 2 year terms ending March 31, 2021. All voted in favor, except Councilman
McDonald and Councilwoman Tjornhom who opposed. The motion carried with a vote of
3 to 2.
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COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Ryan recognized Love Inc. for donations to the
senior center Maple Room which is going to be turned into a Memory Café.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt explained that as a follow up to the
appointments to the Economic Development Commission staff will send letters to all the
applicants.
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 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim