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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2005
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Labatt, Councilwoman
Tjornhom, Councilman Peterson and Councilman Lundquist
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Roger Knutson, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman and Greg Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
David Jansen Chanhassen Villager
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Caley Stalecker Chaska Student
Stephanie Souvannakane Chaska Student
Lauren McKee Chaska Student
Nathan Lindberg Chaska Student
Steve G. Chaska Student
Hanna Schiller Chaska Student
Brinn Pfeiffer Chaska Student
Rachel M. Chaska Student
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong extended an invitation to the City’s
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Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29 at the Chanhassen Rec Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
and outlined the schedule of events.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to
approve the following consent agenda pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendation:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated October 10, 2005
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated October 10, 2005
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated September 27,
2005
b. Approval of 2006 Police Contract with the Carver County Sheriff’s Department.
Resolution#2005-89:
c. Approve Plans & Specifications; Authorize Advertisement of Bids
for Well Nos. 10 and 11, Project 04-08A.
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d. Accept $1,000 Donation from the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce for Old Village
Hall Plaza.
Resolution#2005-90:
e. Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts.
f. Accept $500 Donation from the Chanhassen American Legion Club Post 580 for Fire
Prevention Week.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Bryan Litsey, 650 Big Horn Drive clarified that the sheriff’s
contract for 2006 was approved in the consent agenda and expressed concern that the council
tabled this item at the previous meeting.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Chief Gregg Geske presented an
update on the fire department’s open house and noted that they will be recruiting fire fighters for
the Minnewashta station. Sheriff Bud Olson thanked the City Council for approving the 2006
police contract and all the people involved in the process.
AWARD OF BID FOR WATER REVENUE BONDS AND PARK REFUNDING BONDS.
Greg Sticha introduced Mark Ruff and Bruce DeJong with Ehlers and Associates who presented
the results of the bond sale.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to approve Resolution
#2005-91: awarding the bid for the water revenue bonds Series 2005B to Legg-Mason-
Wood-Walker in the amount of $5,465,000 and Resolution#2005-92: to award the bid for
the park refunding bond Series 2005A to Piper Jaffrey and Company in the amount of
$2,590,000. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: CLAWSON BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, INC. dba WINESTYLES,
600 MARKET STREET STATION, SUITE 140, REQUEST FOR AN OFF-SALE
LIQUOR LICENSE.
Public Present:
Name Address
Tara Clawson 18909 Explorer Trail, Eden Prairie
Cindy MacDonald 4210 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
Justin Miller presented the staff report on this item and recommended approval. Mayor Furlong
opened the public hearing. Cindy MacDonald, 4210 West Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington
representing Kraus-Anderson and Market Street Station asked that the council approve this
request.
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Councilman Labatt moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to close the public hearing.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The public
hearing was closed.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to approve the off sale
liquor license request by Clawson Business Enterprises, Inc., dba WineStyles contingent
upon receipt of the liquor liability insurance certificate and license fee. The license will not
be issued until a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the space. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR TH 212/312 IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NOS. 03-09, 04-05, AND 04-06.
Public Present:
Name Address
Paul Bilotta Chanhassen
Sever Peterson Eden Prairie
John Chadwick Bloomington
Shannon Cooney Eden Prairie
Jon Horn St. Paul
Shawn Siders Town and Country Homes
Kevin Clark Town and Country Homes
Rick Dorsey 1551 Lyman Boulevard
Larry D. Martin 2707 Spy Glass, Chaska
Jeff Fox 5270 Howards Point Road
Jim Paulsen 8629 So. Fairway, Victoria
Gayle & Lois Degler 1630 Lyman Boulevard
Richard Palmter D.R. Horton
Ron Mullenbach D.R. Horton
Dan Herbst Pemtom
Dan Cook Pemtom
Gil & Margaret Laurent New Prague
George St. Martin 9231 Audubon Road
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item and introduced Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn
and Associates who presented information on the scope of the project area, the assessment
methodology, and information about the assessments in general. Mayor Furlong opened the
public hearing after informing property owners they had until the close of the public hearing to
file a written appeal. Larry Martin speaking on behalf of Jeffrey and Terri Fox, Fox Properties
LP, Gilbert and Margaret Laurent, and Art Johnson stated he had submitted formal written
objections to the Mayor and City Clerk. Rick Dorsey, 1551 Lyman Boulevard clarified that his
property is in the ag preserve program, not green acres, and that he did not receive notification of
the public hearing. He also submitted a written appeal. Roger Knutson noted that his property
was not being assessed.
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Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to close the public hearing.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The public
hearing was closed.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
table the assessment hearing for TH 212/312 Improvement Project numbers 03-09, 04-05,
and 04-06. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2005 MUSA IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I, PROJECT 04-05:
ASSESSMENT HEARING AND AWARD OF CONTRACT.
Public Present:
Name Address
Paul Bilotta Chanhassen
Sever Peterson Eden Prairie
John Chadwick Bloomington
Shannon Cooney Eden Prairie
Jon Horn St. Paul
Shawn Siders Town and Country Homes
Kevin Clark Town and Country Homes
Rick Dorsey 1551 Lyman Boulevard
Larry D. Martin 2707 Spy Glass, Chaska
Jeff Fox 5270 Howards Point Road
Jim Paulsen 8629 So. Fairway, Victoria
Gayle & Lois Degler 1630 Lyman Boulevard
Richard Palmter D.R. Horton
Ron Mullenbach D.R. Horton
Dan Herbst Pemtom
Dan Cook Pemtom
Gil & Margaret Laurent New Prague
George St. Martin 9231 Audubon Road
Paul Oehme introduced Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn and Associates who presented information
on the scope of the project area, the assessment methodology, and information about the
assessments in general. Mayor Furlong clarified that this is a multi-phase project and the only
item being discussed at this meeting is Phase I. He opened the public hearing and informed
residents that written appeals must be submitted prior to the close of the public hearing. Larry
Martin incorporated by reference his comments made in the previous public hearing for the same
clients. Rick Dorsey, 1551 Lyman Boulevard restated that his property is in the ag preserve
program and by state statute cannot be assessed at this time nor assessments deferred from this
time to a future date. Also that he did not receive any notice of the hearing and his written
objection has been filed. Kevin Clark, Town and Country Homes, noting they represent one-
third of the land being assessed, expressed support for moving forward with Phase I of the
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project. John Chadwick, representing the Peterson family parcel, expressed his support for the
project. Sever Peterson who owns property at 1600 Pioneer Trail stated he was eager to proceed.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to close the public hearing.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The public
hearing was closed.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council table
the assessment hearing and award of contract for the 2005 MUSA improvements, Phase I,
Project 04-05. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:10
p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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