01-10-2022 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 2022
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Mayor Ryan noted due to the increasing numbers of Covid, the City Council has once again
opted for a remote option via Zoom. She reviewed guidelines for the meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Rehm (via Zoom),
Councilman Campion (via Zoom), Councilman McDonald (via Zoom), and Councilwoman
Schubert (via Zoom).
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Charlie Howley, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; Kelly Strey, Finance Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation
Director; Rick Rice, IT Manager; Don Johnson, Fire Chief; and Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT: None.
Mayor Ryan asked the City Council if there were any modifications or additions to the agenda.
After the voice vote there were no changes to the published agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Commission Vacancies
Mayor Ryan invited Chanhassen residents to apply for City Commissions, noting it is a great
way to get involved and impact the future of the City. There are five Commissions: Senior, Parks
and Recreation, Economic Development, and Planning. Applications are available on the City
website and are due by Friday, January 28, 2022.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Designate Official Newspaper
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council designates the Chanhassen Villager as its official newspaper. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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2. Appoint Acting Mayor
Councilman Campion moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council designate Haley Schubert as the Acting Mayor. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
3. Appointments to the Fire Relief Association Board of Trustees
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council appoint Haley Schubert to the Fire Relief Association Board of Trustees.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
4. Resolution 2022-01: Approve Audit Engagement Letter for Audit of 2021 Financial
Statements
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Schubert seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt Resolution 2022-01 to approve the Audit Engagement Letter with
Redpath and Company for the audit of the 2021 financial statements. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
5. Resolution 2022-02: Declaring the Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures
from the Proceeds of Bonds to be Issued by the City
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt Resolution 2022-02 declaring the official intent to reimburse certain
expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the City. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
6. Resolution 2022-03: Authorization of Electronic Transfer of Funds
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Rehm seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt Resolution 2022-03 delegating authority to the City’s Finance
Director to make Electronic Fund Transfers for the current year effective until the first
organizational meeting in 2023. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded
that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated December 13, 2021
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2. Receive Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Dated December 7, 2021
3. Receive Park & Recreation Commission Minutes dated November 23, 2021
4. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated November 10, 2021
5. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated October 12, 2021
6. Approve Claims Paid January 10, 2022
7. Consider Approving Agreement for Legal Services between the City of Chanhassen and
Campbell Knutson, Professional Association
8. Approve a Massage Therapy Business License for Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
located at 858 West 78th Street
9. Approve Updated Municipal Legislative Commission Joint Cooperative Agreement
10. Resolution 2022-04: Approve Partial Release of Land from Stone Creek Town Offices Site
Plan Agreement #2004-15, Execution of the Compliance Estoppel Certificate, and Approve a
Resolution Accepting Outlot B, Stone Creek Town Offices Subject to Receipt of Clear Title.
11. Resolution 2022-04: Authorize Contract for Facility Cleaning Services
12. Resolution 2022-06: Approve Sale of 670 Creekwood Drive
13. Resolution 2022-07: Accept Public Streets and Utilities Improvements in The Arbors 2nd
Addition, Project No. 2018-08
14. Ordinance 682: Amend Chanhassen City Code Chapters 1, 5, and 20 Concerning Private
Kennel Licensing
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Ordinance 683: Amendment to Chapters 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and
20 of the Chanhassen City Code Concerning Fees
Community Development Director Aanenson shared that some of the City fees are embedded
uniquely in different chapters of City Code and the action tonight would create one fee schedule
for transparency.
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Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt Ordinance 683 amending Chapters 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17,
18, 19, and 20 of the Chanhassen City Code Concerning Fees. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2. Ordinance 684: Establishing the City Fees and Charges for 2022
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council adopt Ordinance 684 establishing City Fees and Charges for 2022. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. 2021 Building Permit Activity December Year to Date
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilwoman Rehm 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 7:23 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk