CC SUM 2020 10 12CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 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, Charlie Howley, Jake Foster, Jerry
Ruegemer, Greg Sticha and City Attorney Roger Knutson
The City Council agenda was approved as published.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Ryan read a letter regarding the retirement of City
Attorney Roger Knutson before presenting him with a Maple Leaf Award. Todd Gerhardt,
former City Manager, thanked Roger Knutson for his mentorship and leadership throughout his
career with the City of Chanhassen.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the Interim City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 28, 2020
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 15, 2020
3. Approve Code Amendment to Permit the Construction of Certain Structures on Outlots
4. Item removed for separate discussion by Councilman Campion
5. Approve Updates to City’s Purchasing Policy
6. Resolution #2020-57: Accept a Donation from Charter Bank for the Senior Center 2020
Holiday Party
7. Item removed for separate discussion by Mayor Ryan
8. Pervious Paver Operations and Maintenance Agreement with 2061 Pinehurst Drive
City Council Summary – October 12, 2020
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
CONSENT AGENDA: 4. APPROVE CODE AMENDMENTS REQUIRING ZONING
PERMITS FOR ALL STRUCTURES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE BUILDING PERMITS.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilman Campion expressed concern that the code amendment was too vague and that the
Planning Commission had a vote of 2 to 2. After further comments the following motion was
made.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded that the code amendment
requiring zoning permits be remanded to the Planning Commission for additional
discussion and recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 4 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: 7. APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR GRADING
PERMIT FOR THE BLUFFS AT LAKE LUCY.
Mayor Ryan expressed concern with construction work being done on Saturdays on the cul-de-
sac to the north in the Bluffs and concern from residents in the area about tree loss. After
comments and discussion between staff and council members the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Coleman moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves a grading development contract and the updated overall development contract
for The Bluffs at Lake Lucy amending the construction hours on the northern portion of
the development from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Ryan read a letter thanking Greg Sticha for his years
of working for the City of Chanhassen.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Coleman 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 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston, Interim City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim