CC WS 2020 01 27CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 27, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 5:05p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilman McDonald, Councilman
Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, MacKenzie Walters, George Bender, and Chief Don Johnson
ARBORETUM AREA TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE.
Angie Bersaw with Bolton & Menk reviewed information included on poster boards and maps
looking at proposed options for improving Highway 5 to a 4 lane highway from Rolling Acres
Road to Century Boulevard. She discussed details of the focus areas in the study area, timeline
of study results and meetings that have been held since March, 2019, recap of comments
received during neighborhood meetings which focused mainly on getting on and off Highway 5,
and design considerations. A representative from the Arboretum discussed plans to change
ingress and egress to an entrance across from Minnewashta Parkway and exit only from the
current location. George Bender discussed tying the Minnewashta Parkway project with the
Arboretum entrance improvements and associated funding and timing. Angie Bersaw continued
with discussion of Highway 5 improvements indicating the need to improve Highway 5 to 4
lanes with various options for intersection improvements at Minnewashta Parkway, Crimson Bay
Road/Arboretum Drive, and Highway 41. Councilman Campion asked for clarification on the
cost comparisons of the four concepts for the Highway 41 intersection improvements. Angie
Bersaw outline the next steps moving forward with this project through 2020. Mayor Ryan asked
about gathering additional public input moving forward and Carver County commissioner’s
involvement with this project. Lyndon Robjet with Carver County discussed financing options
available for this improvement project. Mayor Ryan asked if the council could be provided cost
estimates before meeting with legislators at their February 4th meeting and the importance for a
signalized intersection at Highway 5 and Minnewashta Parkway.
DISCUSS POTENTIAL AMENDMENT TO PAISLEY PARK PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD).
Karen White with Paisley Park explained proposed changes to the Paisley Park PUD agreement.
Mayor Ryan asked for clarification on the request for holding more community events outside.
Chief Don Johnson explained issues associated with the current PUD regulations. Mayor Ryan
asked for clarification of what’s being requested by Paisley Park. Kate Aanenson clarified it’s
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the definition of special events which are limited to 12 per year. Mayor Ryan directed staff to
bring language back to council with a PUD amendment to simplify the process. In discussing
outdoor events Councilman McDonald expressed the need to address parking, pedestrian safety,
and traffic. Mayor Ryan expressed support for Paisley Park but discussed the need for additional
details.
FINALIZE 2020 KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES.
Mayor Ryan outlined how staff will proceed with the list. Todd Gerhardt discussed timing
associated with each item. Mayor Ryan informed council members how she has been
responding to residents concerns with the GreenStep program.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim