CC SUM 2020 04 27CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 27, 2020
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, Charlie Howley, George Bender, Greg Sticha, Roger
Knutson, Richard Rice, Matt Kerr, and Kim Meuwissen
The agenda was approved unanimously as published.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Ryan read a proclamation declaring Saturday, May 2,
2020 as Arbor Day in the city of Chanhassen.
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 April 13, 2020
2. Resolution #2020-26: Proclaiming May 2nd as Arbor Day
3. Release of Settlement Agreement Pertaining to RPVCWD Parcel Swap for CSAH 101
Improvements
4. Award of Bids for Chanhassen City Hall Reception Area Remodeling Project
5. Award Low Quote, Power Hill Park and Lake Ann Park Beach Playground Border
Concrete
6. 2020 Watercraft Inspection Agreement
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Ryan read an email from Jessica Helland who asked
about plans for opening parks and beaches this summer. Kurt Fossey asked if the City could
look into some weed trees growing along a chainlink fence on Highway 101 just north of
Cheyenne Trail. David Erickson, 7095 Northwood Court asked if the City could do anything
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about advertisement flyers being stuffed into mailboxes. A Citizen Action Request form was
received from Mr. and Mrs. Halama at 670 Creekwood Drive regarding the status of a release of
relocation study. Another resident asked if contingencies were being made in case of loss of a
revenue stream and is the City Council and staff analyzing wants versus needs.
PUBLIC HEARING: MINNEWASHTA PARKWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT
NO. 20-02; AWARD CONTRACT AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT ROLL.
Mayor Ryan reviewed the guidelines for how the City Council will conduct the virtual public
hearings. Finance Director Greg Sticha reviewed the use of franchise fees and options for paying
assessments. Councilwoman Coleman asked for clarification on how staff notifies residents
regarding assessments. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. Kevin Zahler, 6651
Minnewashta Parkway expressed confusion over how the City is determining the assessment
roll, the increase to a 9 ton design road inviting more truck traffic, concern with people speeding
on Minnewashta Parkway, and explained that this is a residential neighborhood and they should
not have to put up with industrial traffic on their road. Mayor Ryan read emails regarding the
Minnewashta Parkway rehabilitation project from Judy and Rick Berglund, Matt and Pam
Moran, Peter Moe, 7161 Minnewashta Parkway and Kevin Zahler, 6651 Minnewashta Parkway
before closing the public hearing. After questions and discussion among council members the
following motion was made.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
adopts Resolution #2020-27: accepting the bids for the Minnewashta Parkway
Rehabilitation Project No. 20-02 and awarding the contract to Lametti and Sons Inc. in the
amount of $3,691,889; and the City Council adopts Resolution #2020-28: adopting the
assessment roll for Minnewashta Parkway Rehabilitation Project No. 20-02 with the
correction made by the City Engineer/Public Works Director in paragraph 2 of the
resolution. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: LAKE LUCY REHABILITATION PROJECT – ORDER
IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
Charlie Howley presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for
clarification on the status of state aid funding. Mayor Ryan asked about plans for evaluating
speed concerns on this road and around the city before opening the public hearing. She read
emails from Stephen Kerkvliet, 2201 Lake Lucy Road stating his concerns that he believes the
City should be paying a higher assessment for this road improvement project. Barbara and Marv
Miller, 2340 Lake Lucy Road asked for clarification on the use of franchise fees and the
definition of benefiting properties. Adam Lukens expressed concern with the City’s assessment
practice and the definition of benefiting properties. Bruce and Holly Olson, 2432 Lake Lucy
Road expressed concern with the City’s assessment practice, who to contact about snowplow
damage, and the designation of Lake Lucy Road as a collector. Charlie Howley presented
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information with phone calls from Suzanne Schaer, 2360 Lake Lucy Road who commented she
did not agree with the City’s assessment practice, questioned the use of franchise fees and
requested a speed limit reduction. Matt Kramer, 2165 Lake Lucy Road expressed support for the
project moving forward and would like to see a reduction to 25 miles per hour speed limit.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Resolution #2020-29: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the City Council orders improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for
the Lake Lucy Road Rehabilitation Project 20-03. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2020 CITY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 20-
05: ORDER IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
Charlie Howley presented the staff report on this item. Councilmembers McDonald and
Campion asked about conflict of interest since they live in the project area. Mayor Ryan
clarified the timeline before opening the public hearing. Mayor Ryan read emails from Deb
Roberts at 86 Castle Ridge Court asking about the payment timeline. Eric and Kathy Anderson
at 6580 Troendle Circle voiced support for the project and assessments. Mike Carr and Nancy
Claremont Carr stated they are very much in favor of this rehabilitation and understand the cost
will result in an assessment. Cord Brashear asked for clarification of the 6 neighborhood
projects. Paul and Tony Schoupp asked about a city maintenance plan, the use of the franchise
fees. Bill Manning had some concerns about sewer on Hoppe Street. Angela Schlender asked
about an interest free grace period to pay the assessments, and Frank Zimmerman submitted an
email that George Bender stated he will answer his questions in writing. Mayor Ryan closed the
public hearing.
Resolution #2020-30: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded
that the City Council orders improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for
the 2020 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 20-05. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Charlie Howley announced the closure of
Highway 101 beginning on May 11th. Todd Gerhard thanked the Chanhassen Fire Department
for volunteering to participate in the Governor’s mask collection request.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
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Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald 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 9:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim