02-14-2022 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilman Campion, Councilwoman
Rehm, Councilwoman Schubert, Councilman McDonald.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Charlie Howley, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; George Bender, Assistant City
Engineer; Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk; and Andrea McDowell-Poehler, City Attorney.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mike Camnetar 2721 Longacres Drive
Khai Tran 7474 Moccasin Trail
Mayor Ryan asked the City Council if there were any modifications or additions to the agenda.
There were no changes to the published agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Schubert seconded
that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated January 24, 2022
2. Receive Park & Recreation Commission Minutes dated December 14, 2021
3. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated December 8, 2021
4. Approve Claims Paid February 14, 2022
5. Resolution 2022-10: Approve Application of Minnesota Youth Athletic Services for a
Premises Permit to Conduct Lawful Gambling at Buffalo Wild Wings located at 550
West 79th Street
6. Resolution 2022-11: Award Professional Services Design Contract for Crimson Bay
Road Extension
7. Resolution 2022-12: Approve Agreement and Work Order for the Interim Traffic Signal
at TH5 and Minnewashta Parkway
8. Resolution 2022-13: Supporting Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Resolution 2022-14: Conduct Improvement Hearing and Authorize Preparation of
Plans and Specifications for 2022 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 22-01
Assistant City Engineer Bender gave a presentation on the pavement rehabilitation project,
showing a map of the 5 miles of street proposed with the Full Depth Reclamation technique. He
noted they will also perform some public utilities rehabilitation, manhole structure rehabilitation,
addition/replacement of drain tile areas of concern, ADA pedestrian ramp improvements and
sidewalk maintenance, and pond maintenance/cleanout for a pond in the Stone Creek area. He
shared about public engagement, notification, and reach, noting they had a great response to a
survey sent out. Mr. Bender noted the Stone Creek Court/Timberwood Drive street connection is
identified in the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan; feedback received from the public during an
open house was strongly against the proposed connection. The determination was made not to
include this work in the project, but to keep it in the 2040 Comp Plan to be discussed with a
reconstruction project rather than a rehabilitation project. Mr. Bender shared that all of the
funding will be covered by the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP). The City’s
assessment policy follows Minnesota Statute 429 which regulates special assessments: the City
shall cover 60% of the costs and benefiting properties shall cover 40%. He shared that total
estimated costs for all three project areas is approximately $4,450,633. Staff recommends
proceeding with the project and authorizing preparation of plans and specifications.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing.
Mike Camnetar, 2721 Longacres Drive, is the Vice President of the home owners’ association,
and asked if the center island proposal was removed from the project.
Mr. Bender replied in the affirmative.
Khai Tran, 7474 Moccasin Trail, asked with the removal of the center island, would the cost per
property go down?
Mr. Bender believes the feasibility included about $40,000 in association with the center islands. He
noted these numbers are estimates and they have not bid the project yet which is why they show a
preliminary assessment number in the beginning.
Mr. Tran said in theory, because something was removed from the original estimate, the assessment
should be lower.
Mr. Bender replied in the affirmative, but noted Staff does not have control of that.
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Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
adopts a resolution ordering the improvements and authorizes preparation of plans and
specifications for the 2022 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 22-01. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Resolution 2022-15: Approve Joint Powers and Turnback Agreements with Carver
County for the Galpin Boulevard Improvement Project
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Howley shared a presentation regarding the Joint
Powers Agreement (JPA) and Turnback Agreements. The JPA is a standard agreement for
partnership projects with Carver County. He noted the Turnback is governed by State Statute and
means should the current road authority so choose, they can relinquish their ownership control of
a public right-of-way and cede it to another entity, in this case the City. The County has declared
that Galpin Boulevard/County Road 117 is “no longer needed for County Highway purposes.”
Therefore, the entire right-of-way will become the City’s responsibility upon completion of the
project. Both agreements have been negotiated by City and County Staff and the City Attorney.
The improvement project is a full reconstruction of the corridor including grading and soil
corrections, profile adjustments, new pavement, adding curb and gutter, storm sewer, turn lanes,
roundabouts, reconstruction and extension of trails, and public utility rehabilitation. Mr. Howley
showed the map on screen and walked the City Council through the proposed project.
Councilwoman Rehm asked why Hunter Drive and Paisley Path as well as Longacres and Pearl
Drive would be adding turn lanes instead of a small roundabout.
Mr. Howley replied this layout was done before they knew where the roads were in the park
development. When the consultant is on board they will analyze all of the intersections again and
propose the preferred treatment which will come before the City Council at a later date.
Councilman Campion noted toward Lake Lucy the trail will only be on the east side of the road
and noted there is already a trail existing on the west side of the road. He asked what will happen
to that trail.
Mr. Howley noted it would be removed. He does not know the history of why the east side was
chosen rather than the west side and they will look into it as they get more details. He continued
the presentation showing total project cost of approximately $11.25 million with 75%
County/25% City contribution for street, stormwater, trails, and lighting, 100% City contribution
for public utilities, and 50% County/50% City contribution for right-of-way. Mr. Howley
clarified that $3,000,000 for the street will come from Municipal State Aid (MSA) allotments,
$250,000 for sanitary sewer will come from the Sewer Enterprise Fund, and $1,000,000 for the
watermain from the Water Enterprise Fund for an approximate total for City funding of
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$4,250,000. He noted all funding is accounted for in the City’s current financial plans.
Construction for the project would begin in 2023/2024.
Mayor Ryan stated the Mayor of Shorewood was just in a conference committee hearing about
their project from where the City ends and it goes into Excelsior. She noted a big piece of that is
part of the Safe Route to Schools because of Chanhassen residents who go to the Minnetonka
school district. She clarified from a north/south corridor, trails will be a really important
component. Another concern for when it is turned back to a City road, Mayor Ryan stated she
would like to evaluate speeds.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Rehm seconded that the City Council adopts
a Resolution approving the Galpin Boulevard (CR 117) Join Powers Agreement and
Turnback Agreement with Carver County. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilwoman Rehm invited everyone to a Marnitas Table event which will be held Thursday,
February 17 from 6-8:30pm. This is something that Carver County public health and the Eastern
Carver County School District are hosting and is a free, virtual event.
Mayor Ryan acknowledged the Park and Recreation team for another great Feb Fest noting they
had a huge turnout.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. 2022 Building Permit Activity January Year to Date
2. CenterPoint Energy Public Hearings Notice dated February 4, 2022
Councilman Campion 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 8:08 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk