CC SUM 2020 05 11CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 11, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the work session 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, Todd Hoffman, and Roger Knutson
Mayor Ryan reviewed guidelines for handling the Zoom meeting before asking if there were any
changes or modifications to the agenda. Councilwoman Coleman asked that the Proclamation
Encouraging the Re-Opening of Local Businesses be discussed under New Business.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Ryan read a proclamation declaring the week of May
17th through 23rd, 2020 as National Public Works Week.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Coleman pulled item 4 off the consent agenda for
separate discussion.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded to approve the following
consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutest dated April 27, 2020
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated February 18, 2020
3. Approval of Lease Agreement with the Chanhassen Historical Society for Old Village
Hall
4. Moved to H-3.
5. Resolution #2020-31: Haak Property Transfer to RPBCWD for a Flood Mitigation and
Wetland Restoration Project
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Wesley Martin, 6532 Grey Fox Curve explained that as a
runner and a fencer she asked that the City install more painted crosswalks including one at
North Lotus Lake Park. Mayor Ryan reviewed highlights of emails received from Bob and
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Cheryl Ayotte regarding economic impact questions and Mr. Clauson regarding the 4th of July
celebration.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS AT 330 AND 350 PLEASANT VIEW ROAD.
Charlie Howley presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2020-32: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded
that the City Council adopts a resolution approving the vacation of public drainage and
utility easements at 330 and 350 Pleasant View Road, Chanhassen subject to the recording
of new 5 foot drainage and utility easements along each side of the adjusted property line.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
AMEND COMPONENTS OF 2020 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Council members agreed that it is with a
heavy heart that they agree with city staff’s recommended changes for the 4th of July activities.
Councilman Campion suggested the possibility of linking up the city’s parks with a simulcast on
outdoor inflatable screens.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
determines the schedule of events for the 2020 4th of July celebration, either amending,
removing or adding specific event components as needed to remain consistent with current
health and safety guidelines. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 5 to 0.
PROCLAMATION ENCOURAGING THE RE-OPENING OF LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Todd Gerhardt reviewed his discussions with Councilwoman Coleman to add this item for
discussion with City Council members. After comments from council members about this item
being presented at the eleventh hour the following motion was made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to table action on the
proclamation encouraging the re-opening of local businesses. All voted in favor, except for
Councilwoman Coleman who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
CONSENT AGENDA: CANCELLATION AND CLOSURE OF CHANHASSEN PARK
AND RECREATION EVENTS, YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS, GROUP
FACILITY RESERVATIONS INCLUDING USE OF ATHLETIC FIELDS, THE
CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER AND THE CHANHASSEN SENIOR
CENTER.
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Councilwoman Coleman pulled this item off of the Consent Agenda for staff clarification by
Todd Hoffman.
Councilwoman Coleman moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
authorizes the cancellation and closure of all Chanhassen park and recreation events,
youth and adult programs and group facility reservations including use of athletic fields,
the Chanhassen Recreation Center and the Chanhassen Senior Center until further notice.
All public parks, trails and limited facility including tennis and pickleball courts and the
skate park remain open to individuals and groups of 10 or less for recreation and fitness.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim