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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:20 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, Greg
Sticha, Jerry Ruegemer, Richard Rice, Matt Kerr, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated July 27, 2020
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated May 27, 2020
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated June 23, 2020
4. Approve Contract for Annual Sanitary Sewer Televising (I/I)
5. Award Consultant Contract for Lyman Boulevard Sewer/Water Extension Project 20-11
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Ryan read into the public record emails from Robert Kahlmeyer, 921 Lake Lucy Road;
and Deb Roberts, Trappers Pass area who asked for clarification on the status of street
assessments. Todd Grivna asked if City Council meetings are open to the public. Brad Abbott,
the Kulik family, Jeff Commander, Mark Frisbie, and Joseph Alvarez wrote emails of support for
the current relationship between the City of Chanhassen and the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Kamerud reviewed highlights of a power point presentations outlining crime rate
comparisons to national and state numbers, organizational core values of the sheriff’s
department, training options, and the Police Accountability Act.
City Council Summary – August 10, 2020
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APPROVE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SGR FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT
SERVICES FOR CITY MANAGER POSITION.
Jake Foster presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Ryan asked him to review the timeline
associated with this service agreement.
Councilwoman Coleman moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves a Service Agreement with Strategic Government Resources (SGR) for Executive
Recruitment Services. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACTS.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item before introducing Kimberly Sambolt with
Leo A. Daly and Associates who reviewed proposed COVID safety improvements to city
facilities. Mayor Ryan explained that this item was discussed at length during the work session.
Councilman Campion asked what happens if the work doesn’t get done by the November 15th
deadline.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approve the contract modification to the professional services agreement with
Leo A. Daly and Company for the amount of $145,000 and to table the agreement with
RJM Construction. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Heather Johnston explained that due to the recent
rain events Lotus Lake has reached the no wake elevation.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman 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 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston
Interim City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim