CC SUM 2020 07 27CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 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: Heather Johnston, Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, Jerry
Ruegemer, City Attorney Andrea Poehler, Kim Meuwissen, Matt Kerr, Jodi Sarles, Mary
Blazanin and Priya Tandon
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Ray Mikkonon 6781 Penamint Lane
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: TODD HOFFMAN RETIREMENT PROCLAMATION.
The City Council recessed the meeting to go outside to deliver Todd Hoffman’s retirement
proclamation.
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 July 13, 2020
2. Approve City Center Park Paver Replacement Project
3. Authorize a Cooperative Agreement with RPBCWD for the Silver Lake Water Quality
Improvement Project
4. Approve an Amendment to the Chaparral Planned Unit Development (PUD) Ordinance
to Correct a Typographical Error
5. Approve 2021 Service Agreement of Joint Assessment with Carver County Assessor
6. Amendment to the Development Contract for Boylan Shores
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Gretchen Piper introduced herself as a candidate for Minnesota
Senate District 33 and provided her background information.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Chief Don Johnson presented the
monthly numbers for staffing, calls for service, training, Black Hat ceremony for 4 firefighters,
and activities involved with the 4th of July celebration. Lt. Lance Pearce reviewed the June, 2020
calls for service numbers.
ADOPT ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
LAKE LUCY ROAD MSA PROJECT.
Charlie Howley presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Ryan provided background
information on the discussion held between staff and council at the work session.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
postpone the Lake Lucy Road MSA Project to be considered with the 2021 road projects.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
ADOPT ASSESSMENT ROLL AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
2020 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Charlie Howley presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Ryan and Councilman McDonald
provided background information on the discussion between staff and council at the work
session.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
postpone the 2020 Street Rehabilitation Projects to next year. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION AT 901 CARVER BEACH
ROAD.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing.
Ray Mikkonon, 6781 Penamint Lane expressed concern with the amount of fill that will be
needed to get access to Carver Beach Road, clarification of the setback from the wetland, and the
loss of mature trees on the property. The applicant Mary Jean Brown addressed the concerns
with the lot configuration. Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Resolution #2020-48: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
that the Chanhassen City Council adopts a resolution approving a Metes and Bounds
subdivision creating two single family lots, plans prepared by Premier Land Surveying,
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LLC dated July 1, 2020, subject to the following conditions and adoption of the Findings of
Fact and Decision:
Engineering:
1. The applicant shall update the parcels description to adhere to six (6) foot side and rear
yard drainage and utility easements (as applicable) and ten (10) foot front yard drainage
and utility easements on both Parcel A and Parcel B prior to recording of the subdivision.
2. The property owner of Parcel B shall enter into an encroachment agreement for the
existing fence within the newly created drainage and utility easement prior to recording
of the subdivision.
3. The applicant shall enter into a right-of-way easement agreement with the city to obtain a
consistent 50-foot right-of-way corridor along Carver Beach Road prior to recording of
the subdivision.
4. Retaining walls shall not be constructed within drainage and utility easements.
5. The development fees associated with this subdivision shall be paid prior to recording of
the subdivision. Fees are based on rates in effect at the time of recordation. For 2020
they total $15,600.86 and are enumerated as such:
a. Surface Water Development Fee: $9,800.86
b. Park Dedication Fee: $5,800.00
Environmental Resources:
1. Tree preservation fencing must be installed at the edge of grading limits prior to any
construction activities.
2. The applicant shall submit a corrected inventory and survey that also shows tree
protection fencing to be installed around the entire site at the edge of the grading limits.
Parks & Recreation:
1. Park dedication fees in the amount of $5,800 shall be paid prior to recording the
subdivision.
Water Resources:
1. Retaining walls and fences must be located outside of the wetland buffer.
2. The applicant shall adjust the drainage and utility easements to fully encompass the
delineated wetland on the property.
3. A surface water management fee in the amount of $9,800.86 shall be paid prior to
recording the subdivision.
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4. The proposed development will trigger Rule C-EPSC, Rule D-Wetland and Creek
Buffers, and Rule J-Stormwater Management, for the Riley, Purgatory, Bluff Creek
Watershed District and must receive a permit from them.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR FOOD
PROCESSING AND OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR SIX SILOS ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2100 STOUGHTON AVENUE (HEMP ACRES).
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow Hemp Acres to process food
products from hemp seeds and allow the construction of six 35 foot tall silos based on the
plans prepared by Phillip D. Johnson, Architect,. Dated April 4, 2020, subject to the
following conditions and adoption of the Planning Commission’s Findings of Fact:
Building:
1) A building permit will be required for unit improvements, silo installation, and unit
remodeling.
Engineering:
1) If an intensification or increase in use or an expansion is requested for the site, a traffic
analysis will be required to determine the volume of traffic the new site will generate.
2) Any future intensification of the site usage shall investigate the use of the driveway
access to Audubon Road.
Natural Resources:
1) The applicant shall work with city staff to finalize a planting plan.
2) The applicant shall incorporate a landscape buffer along the north side of the building,
which includes Autumn Blaze maple, Siouxland poplar, Black Hills spruce and Amur
maples.
3) The front planting areas shall have wood mulch as a ground cover.
4) All proposed parking lot landscape islands and peninsulas shall comply with City Code.
Planning:
1) When the site is redeveloped or the usage intensifies, the existing pickle tanks shall be
removed from the property unless they are used as part of the building tenant operation.
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Water Resources:
1) Updated plans illustrating the total land disturbance activities associated with all site
improvements shall be submitted for review and approval by the city.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
RECOMMENDING CHANHASSEN RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO WEAR MASKS.
Mayor Ryan provided background information on this item.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council table indefinitely the resolution recommending Chanhassen residents and visitors
wear masks. 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.
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 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston
Interim City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim