CC SUM 2020 09 28CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 28, 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, Kate Aanenson, Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Jake Foster, Greg
Sticha, Jerry Ruegemer, Charlie Howley, Chief Don Johnson, Richard Rice, Matt Kerr, and City
Attorney Andrea Poehler
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Maurielle Storms 1910 Whitetail Ridge Court
The agenda was approved as published.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: There was a short recess at this point in the meeting for
council members to go outside and present a proclamation to the Chanhassen Red Birds
for their third consecutive State Amateur Baseball “Class B” championship.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the Interim City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 14, 2020
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 1, 2020
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated August 25, 2020
4. Receive Environment Commission Minutes dated July 8, 2020
5. Approve Code Amendment to Remove 1”=200’ Scale Mylar Requirement
6. Approve Code Amendment to Correct IOP District Permitted Accessory Uses Numbering
7. Resolution #2020-54: Accepting and Allocating CARES Act Funding
8. Pervious Paver Operations & Maintenance Agreement with 2071 West 65th Street
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9. Resolution #2020-55: Lake Lucy Road and Powers Boulevard Watermain Extensions,
Project No. 20-04-Accept Bids and Award Contract
10. Approve Partial Release of Development Contract Chanhassen East Business Center 2nd
Addition
11. Approve Multi-Year Health Plan Agreement
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. STEPHEN REDDINGTON CITIZEN ACTION
REQUEST FORM.
Stephen Reddington, a Boy Scout with Troop 409 asked that the sign permit fee be waived for
his Eagle Scout project to install a sign at the Hope House. Mayor Ryan asked for clarification
of the sign and how he came up with the idea.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City of
Chanhassen waive the $100 sign fee for the Eagle Scout project for a Hope House sign. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE.
Chief Don Johnson presented the monthly update on fire department staffing, calls for service,
training, mutual aid calls, traffic control for two events at Paisley Park and assisting with Tour de
Tonka. Mayor Ryan acknowledged Firefighters Memorial Day which includes two firefighters
from Chanhassen who died in the line of duty, Mick Wiborg and Mel Windschitl. Lt. Lance
Pearce presented the August monthly numbers from the sheriff’s department. Mayor Ryan
asked Chief Johnson for a reminder on the city’s fire burning ordinance for recreational fires.
SET PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY.
Greg Sticha presented the staff report on this item. After comments from council members the
following motion was made.
Resolution #2020-56: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded
that the City Council adopts the attached resolution establishing a preliminary levy of
$12,066,700 and sets a date for the Truth in Taxation hearing of December 7, 2020 at 7:00
p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilman McDonald provided an update on Southwest
Transit.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Interim City Manager Johnston gave a reminder
about activities involved with Night to Unite on Tuesday, October 6th.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilwoman Coleman 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 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston
Interim City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim