CC SUM 2020 08 24CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 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, Councilman McDonald, Councilman
Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT: Heather Johnston, Kate Aanenson, Greg Sticha, Charlie Howley, Jake
Foster, Jerry Ruegemer, MacKenzie Walters, Richard Rice, Erik Henricksen, Chief Don
Johnson, Lt. Lance Pearce, and City Attorney Andrea McDowell Poehler
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 August 10, 2020
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated July 7, 2020
3. Resolution #2020-49: Lake Lucy Road & Powers Boulevard Watermain Extensions
Project No. 20-04-Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for
Bids
4. Resolution #2020-50: Approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 20-02:
Minnewashta Parkway
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: FIRE DEPARTMENT RECONITIONS.
Chief Don Johnson presented the honor of Firefighter of the Year Award to Gregg Geske and
read a list of his accomplishments. Chief Don Johnson then performed two badging ceremonies
for Fire Marshal Don Nutter who will be promoted to Assistant Fire Chief effective July 1, 2020
and Becki White who will be promoted to Assistant Fire Chief effective August 1, 2020.
BOB FINN CITIZEN ACTION REQUEST. Bob Finn asked that the City Council consider
renaming short sections of Audubon Road and McGlynn Drive near Paisley Park after Prince
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Rogers Nelson. Mark Webster who is a friend of Prince and works in Chanhassen concurred
with the idea of installing signage to memorialize Prince.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE.
Chief Don Johnson provided an update on staffing levels, calls for service, training, installation
of a complete suppression system in the old Gedney Pickle building, and assisting with the
search firm for the new city manager position. Lt. Lance Pearce presented calls for service
numbers for July, and pointed out changes made to the new revamped Carver County website.
APPROVAL OF FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Heather Johnston provided background information on action taken by City Council at their last
meeting. Charlie Howley discussed details of the construction contracts for public facilities
improvements. Brad Barickman with RJM Construction reviewed what has changed in the scope
of the project resulting in a reduction in costs.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
authorizes entering into a contract with RJM as Construction Manager at Risk for the
CARES Act Funding Facility Improvements. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PRIVATE INFRASTRUCTURE INFLOW AND
INFILTRATION PROGRAM.
Erik Henricksen presented the staff report on this item. Councilman McDonald asked for
clarification of houses built after 1969 with foundation drains and associated costs for repairs and
issues with the point of sale program affecting homes being sold. Councilwoman Coleman
asked for clarification of the surcharge program through MCS. After comments and discussion
amongst council members the following motion was made.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
authorizes the Engineering and Public Works Departments to move forward with
recommendations from the 2019 Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) study to address private
infrastructure I&I by a mandatory inspection program for all homes built on or before
1969 but not requiring mandatory repairs. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
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Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The City
Council meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston
Interim City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim