CC SUM 2020 09 14CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 7:05 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
McDonald, and Councilman Campion
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Coleman
STAFF PRESENT: Heather Johnston, Greg Sticha, Charlie Howley, Jerry Ruegemer, Kate
Aanenson, Jake Foster, MacKenzie Walters, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Craig Allen 10850 Old County Road 15, Plymouth
Karla Sundem 1845 Topaz Drive
Mark Gempler 1877 Topaz Drive
Semih Ayhan Med Box Grill
Tuncay Ozdenak Med Box Grill
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. CHANHASSEN RED BIRDS CLASS “B” STATE
CHAMPIONS.
Mayor Ryan announced that on Sunday, September 6th the Chanhassen Red Birds won their third
consecutive Class B State Amateur Title and discussed a request from Susan Borchardt for an
update on the memory care facility proposed on West 78th Street.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the Interim City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated August 24, 2020
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated August 18, 2020
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 28, 2020; February 26,
2020; and July 28, 2020
4. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated January 14, 2020; March
10, 2020; May 12, 2020; June 9, 2020; July 14, 2020; and August 17, 2020
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5. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated December 12, 2019; January 8, 2020;
February 12, 2020; March 11, 2020; May 13, 2020; and June 10, 2020
6. Receive Senior Commission Minutes dated January 7, 2020; June 19, 2020; and July 17,
2020
7. Approve Updated Park and Recreation Commission Bylaws
8. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, St. Hubert Catholic Community
9. Resolution #2020-51: Accept a Donation from T-Mobile for the Chanhassen Senior
Center Drive-in Ice Cream Social and Concert
10. Resolution #2020-52: Accept a Donation from T-Mobile for the August 13 Back-to-
School Kids Concert
11. Resolution #2020-53: Accept 2020 Community Events Sponsorship Donations from
Area Businesses
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. ANDREW MEYERS, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR
MN HOUSE DISTRICT 33B.
Andrew Meyers provided his background, email, and website information noting that he is
running for Minnesota House District 33B which includes 4 precincts in Chanhassen.
THE BLUFFS AT LAKE LUCY FINAL PLAT APPROVAL (THE PARK 4TH
ADDITION).
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Craig Allen with Gonyea Company
addressed the issue of side yard setbacks and tree preservation. Mayor Ryan opened up the
meeting for public comment. Carla Sundem, 1845 Topaz Drive expressed concern with the 7 ½
foot side yard setback adjacent to her property. Mark Gempler, 1877 Topaz Drive asked for
clarification on tree preservation. Mayor Ryan discussed her concern with Lot 155 and the 7 ½
foot side yard setback and tree replacement plan with building of the house.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approves The Bluffs at Lake Lucy Final Plat, Development Contract and Plans and
Specifications with the condition that there be a 10 foot side yard setback on Lot 6, Block 3.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF ON-SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE FOR
TS FOOD LLC, DBA MED BOX GRILL, 600 MARKET STREET, SUITE 160-170.
Heather Johnstone presented the staff report on this item. Semih Ayhan and Tuncay Ozdenak,
business partners, discussed the concept for their restaurant. Mayor Ryan opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves the request for an on-sale beer and wine license from TS Food LLC doing
business as Med Box Grill. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 4 to 0.
CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE CITY’S DENIAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT FOR RETAINING WALLS AND VARIANCES FROM THE CITY’S
PROHIBITION ON LOCATING STRUCTURES WITHIN DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS LOCATED AT 6893 HIGHOVER DRIVE.
The applicant’s attorney Mark Kelly requested that this item be tabled.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
table item H-1 on the agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 4 to 0.
CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE BLUFF CREEK OVERLAY DISTRICT BOUNDARY
DETERMINATION MADE BY A CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 212 AND
POWERS BOULEVARD.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom and Mayor Ryan asked about past discussions on the placement of this
boundary. After comments from council members the following motion was made.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council
approves the request to adjust the boundary delineation of the Bluff Creek primary zone
boundary and adopts the Findings of Fact and Decision adjusting the boundary. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Ryan commented on the donations from T-Mobile for
the Senior Center Drive In Ice Cream Social, Back to School Kids Concert, and donations from
community businesses for the sponsorship program.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Heather Johnston noted that the Red Birds will be
honored at the next City Council meeting.
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Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston
Interim City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim