CC SUM 2020 11 23CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman McDonald,
Councilman Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
STAFF PRESENT: Heather Johnston, Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, Jerry
Ruegemer, and Matt Kerr
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
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 November 13, 2020
2. Approve City Council Minutes dated November 12, 2020
3. Approve City Council Minutes dated November 9, 2020
4. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated October 20, 2020
5. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated October 13, 2020
6. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated September 22, 2020
7. Award Consultant Contract for 2021 Street Improvement Project 20-05
8. Adopt Snow and Ice Removal Policy Update
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: An audience member commented on the upcoming city code
amendment regarding storage of boat and trailers and recreation vehicles in the driveway.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE. Lt. Lance Pearce provided an
update on call for service numbers for the month of October and comparisons to January through
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October of 2019. Chief Don Johnson provided updates on staffing, calls for service and training
during October for the Fire Department.
CONSENT AGENDA: 9. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE
CHANHASSEN FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
Councilwoman Coleman pulled this item to recuse herself from the vote.
Resolution #2020-64: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the City Council approves the attached resolution and amended by-laws of the Chanhassen
Fire Relief Association effective January 1, 2021. All voted in favor except for
Councilwoman Coleman who recused herself from the vote due to a conflict of interest.
The motion carried with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Heather Johnston provided an update on Metronet,
the fire department is doing a Toys for Tots donation, the request of naming a part of Highway 5
in memory of Prince, but in fact the highway is already named for a legislator Augie Mueller,
and asked for feedback from council members on putting a memorial sign in Prince’s honor on
Audubon Road.
CORRERSPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The council
meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston
Interim City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim