CC SUM 2020 06 08CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 8, 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, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, Jerry Ruegemer, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, Jill Sinclair, Roger Knutson, Chief Don Johnson, and Matt Kerr
Mayor Ryan reviewed the guidelines for conducting a Zoom meeting before approving the
agenda as published.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Ryan read the list of 2020 Arbor Day Poster Contest
winners as follows:
From St. Hubert School:
Lydia Katz
Lillian Katz
Delaney Mirau
Aevaleen Hesse
From Chapel Hill Academy:
Audrey Krone
From Bluff Creek Elementary:
Ryleigh Berber
Mary Cushman
Amanda Springer
Noah Escolero
Esther Gilbertson, the Grand Prize Winner
SHERIFF JASON KAMERUD, CARVER COUNTY.
Mayor Ryan shared her weekly letter that was posted on the City’s social media site before
introducing Sheriff Jason Kamerud to speak about the sheriff’s departments policies and
practices.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated May 26, 2020
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated May 5, 2020
3. Release of Development Contracts for McGlynn Park
4. Resolution #2020-38: Support for Carver County Regional Solicitation Application for
Highway 5 Arboretum Area Federal Funding Request
5. Approval of ERSI Software Agreement with Carver County
6. Amendment to Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless at Water Tower #3
7. Receive 2019 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report
8. Resolution #2020-39: Replace Resolution 2020-23 Establishing Grant Award Program
for Liquor License Expense of Local Bars and Restaurants
9. Pulled by Councilman McDonald for separate discussion
10. Approve Fireworks Display at Lake Ann Park, July 4, 2020
11. Approve Temporary Modifications of the Licensed Premises to Serve On-Sale Beer and
Wine in Kai’s Sushi & Grill Sidewalk/Parking Lot Area.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATION. TOUR DE TONKA 2020 – TIM LITFIN, MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
Tim Litfin provided background information on the event’s 15 year history and outlined the
schedule of events planned for this year’s event. Mayor Ryan asked for clarification on how
registration and donations to the ICA Food Shelf will be handled.
DAVID BISHOP CITIZEN ACTION REQUEST FORM.
David Bishop recalled the death of Philando Castile by a law enforcement officer in Falcon
Heights and requested that the City of Chanhassen look at severing ties with the Carver County
Sheriff’s Office to implement their own police department.
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Jim Manders, 6791 Chaparral Lane suggested the City needs to do something to clarify and
market that the Arboretum and Camp Tanadoona are in Chanhassen.
CONSENT AGENDA: 9. APPROVAL OF 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS PLAN.
Jerry Ruegemer discussed the four options being discussed for the 4th of July fireworks display.
Councilman McDonald explained that he pulled this item off the consent agenda to provide the
public with this information.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves the proposed plan that includes closing Lake Ann Park at 5:00 p.m. to display
fireworks at Lake Ann Park in a manner that meets the current Executive Order from the
Governor of the State of Minnesota as of June 8, 2020. Furthermore the Council grants
approval to the planning team to adjust the plan to meet any changes made by Executive
Order in place on July the 4th, 2020. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
HIGHWAY 5 REGIONAL TRAIL FUNDING.
Todd Hoffman and Marty Walsh with Carver County presented the staff report on this item.
Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on why the actual costs are so far apart from the
engineer’s estimate, and if all partner’s shares increased in cost. Councilwoman Coleman asked
for clarification of the funding source for the City’s portion of the project and how it will affect
next year’s budget. Councilman Campion asked how this funding would affect completion of
the Lake Ann trail. After comments and discussion by council members the following motion
was made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
authorizes an increase in budgeted expenditures for the City’s share of the Highway 5
regional trail and underpass from $1,200,000 to $1,681,549, conditioned upon terms of
acceptance by the County that they loan the difference in money to the City of Chanhassen
at zero percent interest and it would be paid back as soon as possible or at the end of 5
years. If the County does not agree to the terms of the loan then the Joint Powers
Agreement will be canceled pursuant to Section 5.05. All voted in favor except Mayor
Ryan who opposed and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilman McDonald provided an update on a Zoom
meeting he attended based upon transportation for the Opt Out program. Mayor Ryan
congratulated all high school seniors upon their graduation.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt also congratulated the graduating
senior class of Chanhassen High School and thanked Mayor Ryan for spending her Friday
evening handing our proclamations and taking pictures.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilman Campion 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 9:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim