CC WS 2020 06 22CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JUNE 22, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, and Todd Hoffman
INTERVIEW INTERIM CITY MANAGER CANDIDATES. The City Council interviewed
Heather Johnston and Frank Boyles III for the position of Interim City Manager in the Fountain
Conference Room.
Mayor Ryan reconvened the work session at 6:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
AVIENDA UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson provided background information on the design of this project and input taken by
the Planning Commission at their June 2, 2020 meeting. She discussed the action being
requested of the City Council at their July 13, 2020 meeting. Mayor Ryan asked for clarification
of the amendment to the city code capping residential at 30 percent for the Regional Lifestyle
Center. Mark Nordland with Level 7 Development discussed changes made to the design of the
project since 2017 and an update on the status of the timeline for grading and installation of
utilities. Eric Padget with Level 7 Development discussed changes made with the sub-districts
and associated uses, elimination of a portion of the ring road, removal of major retaining walls,
reduction of retail uses, gathering ideas in the Village Green area, architectural and landscape
design guidelines, grading and infrastructure installation. Councilman McDonald asked for
clarification of pedestrian circulation within the site. Mayor Ryan asked about feedback from
Braham Akradi on this project.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim