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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
Peterson, Councilman Labatt and Councilman Lundquist
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Bob Generous, Paul Oehme, and Todd
Hoffman
REVIEW OF THE LIBERTY ON BLUFF CREEK DEVELOPMENT.
Todd Gerhardt introduced Kevin Clark with Town and Country Homes and reviewed the work
staff and the applicant have done taking into account comments made by the City Council at
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their August 8 meeting. Kevin Clark outlined the changes made to the site plan. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification on which streets are private versus public. Kevin Clark showed
renderings of the 4 different housing styles being presented in this development, highlighting
color schemes, building materials, price point and square footage. He explained that they have
hired Meriam Tate who will be determining the color schemes of individual buildings along with
neighborhoods to meet the City’s anti-monotony request. Councilman Peterson asked for
clarification on the density per acre and how this development’s numbers compare to a
development such as Pulte. He asked that Bob Generous present those numbers at the next
meeting. Mayor Furlong asked how the applicant plans to accomplish the mix of colors and
styles within the development. Councilman Labatt asked about the southern corner where all
four housing styles are in one area. Mr. Clark explained how that will be the model area for the
development and how staging will occur. Councilman Labatt asked for clarification on the
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present site plan versus what was presented on August 8. Councilman Lundquist suggested
labeling the types of housing styles on the site plan. Todd Gerhardt explained that this item will
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be back on the City Council’s agenda at their October 10 meeting.
LIBRARY UPDATE.
Melissa Brechon, Chad Lubbers and Linda Landsman presented the update on the library. The
most requests the library receives are for wireless access and being open on Sundays. Melissa
Brechon explained that the library will be getting wireless access in the near future, and
explained the increase in hours for 2006. Todd Gerhardt stated discussions still need to be held
regarding wireless access. Chad Lubbers presented numbers such as how book capacity has
increased by 10% over the last year and that 75% of the users of the library are Chanhassen
residents. Todd Gerhardt asked Mr. Lubbers to explain how the library measures volunteer
hours. Mr. Lubbers reviewed the numbers and explained how volunteer hours in Carver County
are “off the chart”. In talking about the skate park, he stated coincidentally internet usage goes
down when the skate park is closed. He then passed out handouts and flyers on current and
proposed programs and presented the numbers for program usage.
City Council Work Session – September 29, 2005
The work session meeting was recessed at 7:05 p.m.. It was reconvened at 9:00 p.m..
DISCUSSION REGARDING INCREASING THE NUMBER OF OFF SALE LIQUOR
LICENSES ALLOWED IN THE CITY.
Justin Miller reviewed the staff report on the request by Tara Clawson, owner of Wine Styles, for
an off sale liquor license to open a wine boutique in Market Street Station. Councilman Peterson
asked for historical background information on why the number 4 was originally established.
Todd Gerhardt reviewed the discussions that took place at that time. Councilwoman Tjornhom
asked what the negatives would be in allowing more off sale liquor licenses. Justin Miller stated
in talking with Sergeant Olson, public safety did not have major concerns with off sale
establishments. Councilman Lundquist stated he would be in favor of removing the number
requirement and to regulate by allowing off sale liquor licenses to specific zoning areas. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification on the location of the zones where off sale liquor licenses are
allowed currently. To summarize he stated that if there is no concern from public safety and
compliance checks are adhered to, the City Council feels comfortable increasing the number of
liquor licenses and to regulate by zoning.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session meeting at 9:10 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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