CC SUM 2019 09 23CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 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, Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Jason Wedel, Todd Hoffman,
Greg Sticha, Roger Knutson, Chief Don Johnson, and Lt. Lance Pearce
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mack Titus 2747 Century Trail
Susan Kibler 7329 Bent Bow Trail
Terri Berg 8616 Lake Susan Hills Drive South
John Jensen 1181 Homestead Lane
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 September 9, 2019
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 3, 2019
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated August 27, 2019
4. Consider Interim Use Permit for Moon Valley Gravel Pit
5. Consider a Request for a Variance to Replace and Move a Septic System to the Bottom of
the Bluff at 1181 Homestead Lane
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. ANN MILLER CITIZEN ACTION REQUEST FORM.
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Ann Miller. 6561 Fox Path filled out a Citizen Action Request Form I which she discussed issues
with living in a fragile hydro geological area, safety concerns with Pleasant View Road, the
desire to have the City put in a public boat access to Silver Lake off of Pleasant View Road,
include bike and walking paths with the reconstruction of Pleasant View Road, and that she and
her husband are not going to pay franchise fees for city streets, having just paid for their street 2
years ago. Mack Titus, 2747 Century Trail asked for clarification on public versus private streets
and why his driveway was not inspected by the City of Chanhassen when it is accessed by a
public street.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE.
Chief Don Johnson invited everyone to attend the Fire Department Open House being held on
October 7th before reviewing the monthly statistics for staffing, calls for service, training, update
on the new Engine 1, and Fire Marshal report. Councilman McDonald asked about the impact to
the citizens of Chanhassen if the fire department stopped responding to medical calls. Lt. Lance
Pearce reviewed the August numbers for calls for service, training, community relations and
crime prevention.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF ON-SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE FOR
FRIENDS AND FAMILY CREATIVE ENTERPRISE, LLC, DBA BOARD AND BRUSH
CREATIVE STUDIO, 7882 MARKET BOULEVARD.
Todd Gerhardt presented the staff report on this item. Susan Kibler and Terri Berg, owners of
Friends and Family Creative Enterprise described their business plan and showed examples of
project available to the public. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded to close the public
hearing. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The
public hearing was closed.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded that the City Council
approves a request for an on-sale beer and wine license from Friends and Family Creative
Enterprises, LLC doing business as Board and Brush Creative Studio. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION OF MAXIMUM PROPOSED PRELIMINARY LEVY
TO CARVER COUNTY AUDITOR.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. Councilman McDonald asked staff for
clarification of what’s being proposed under scenario #3. After comments from council
members the following motion was made.
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Resolution #2019-45: Councilman Campion moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council approves the preliminary levy of $11,741,368 for 2020 and establishes the
Truth in Taxation hearing date for 2019 as December 2nd for taxes collectible in 2020. All
voted in favor, except Councilwoman Tjornhom and Councilwoman Coleman who opposed
and the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 2.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt informed the council that this
meeting would be Jason Wedel’s last meeting as he has accepted the position of City Manager
for the City of Prior Lake.
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 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim