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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 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, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
Labatt, Councilman Peterson and Councilman Lundquist
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Justin Miller, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, and Kate Aanenson
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Rick Dorsey 1551 Lyman Boulevard
Jeffrey Fox 5270 Howards Point Road
Ken Wencl 8412 Great Plains Boulevard
Mark Undestad Planning Commission
Julianne Ortman 8698 Chanhassen Hills Drive North
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated October 24, 2005
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated October 24, 2005
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated October 18, 2005
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated November 1, 2005
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated October 25,
2005
b. Dave Huffman Race Committee: Accept $500 Donation for Eagle Scout Projects.
c. Ice Skating/Hockey Rinks: Approval of 2005-06 Rink Policy.
f. Lake Harrison Development: Approve Expenditure of Funds for Trunk Watermain
Improvements, Project 05-13.
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g. TH 212: Approve Work Orders for Betterments, Project 03-09.
h. Environmental Excellence Awards: Approval of Recommendations.
i. Environmental Commission: Appointment to Fill Vacancy.
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j. Troy & Virginia Kakacek: Request for Hard Surface Cover Variance, 380 West 86
Street, Planning Case 05-18.
l. City’s Health Insurance Provider: Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with the
Appletree Institute.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Julianne Ortman talked about issues that will be discussed at
the upcoming legislative session such as the Kelo vs. New London case which talks about
eminent domain and asked that the City Council hold a work session on this item. Secondly,
inviting all veterans and current military personnel to the American Legion on Thursday night at
7:00 where the Department of Veteran’s Affairs from the State of Minnesota will be there to
make a presentation about recent changes in the law, the current law, benefits and to answer
questions.
D. PINEHURST: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT,
PROJECT 05-03.
Councilman Lundquist pulled this item off the consent agenda to change the extension time line
from one year to 6 months or until July 1, 2006.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to approve a 6 month
extension to July 1, 2006 as an addendum to the Development Contract for Pinehurst,
Project 05-03. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
TH 212/312 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 03-09, 04-05, & 04-06, ADOPTION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL.
Paul Oehme introduced Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn and Associates who updated the council on
actions taken since the public hearing, noting changes to the assessment roll for the Laurent and
Arthur B. Johnson properties. Councilman Lundquist asked staff to explain if there would be
any impact on the total cost of the project that would sway the assessments as the Fox and
Dorsey properties go through their design process.
Resolution#2005-93: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to adopt
the assessment roll for the TH 212/312 Improvement Project Nos. 03-09, 04-05, and 04-06.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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City Council Summary – November 14, 2005
2005 MUSA IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I, PROJECT 04-05:
A. ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL.
B. AWARD OF CONTRACT.
C. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CONTRACT.
Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn and Associates presented information on the assessment roll and the
bid results for the award of contract. Paul Oehme presented the staff report on the construction
inspection contract.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to approve the
following items for the 2005 MUSA Improvements, Phase I, Project 04-05:
a. Resolution#2005-94: Adoption of the Assessment Roll.
b. Resolution#2005-95: Award of Contract to Veit & Company, Inc., in the amount of
$1,615,113.00.
c. Approve Consultant Work Order with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount
of $187,000 for construction phase services for Phase I of the 2005 MUSA
improvements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
REQUEST FOR AFTER THE FACT HARD SURFACE COVERAGE AND SIDE YARD
SETBACK VARIANCES FOR A SPORT COURT, 8491 MISSION HILLS CIRCLE,
PLANNING CASE 05-32.
Kate Aanenson presented background information for this item and an update from the Planning
Commission. Mayor Furlong asked about drainage in the area. Councilman Peterson asked if
the applicant agreed with the staff’s recommendation. Jennifer and Clint Hurt outlined their
proposed changes to reduce the amount of hard surface coverage. Councilman Peterson asked
for clarification on the retaining walls and the setback issue.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to table the request for
an after the fact hard surface coverage and side yard setback variances for a Sport Court
at 8491 Mission Hills Circle, Planning Case 05-32. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
MIKE & CINDY KOENIG: REQUEST FOR A HARD SURFACE COVERAGE
VARIANCE FOR A GARAGE AND A FOUR SEASON PORCH, 8005 CHEYENNE
AVENUE.
Kate Aanenson presented this item and an update from the Planning Commission. Councilman
Lundquist asked for clarification on the status of the acquisition of property from the applicant’s
neighbors. Mayor Furlong clarified zoning standards. Councilman Labatt clarified the time line
of when the additions were done to the house. The applicant, Cindy Koenig explained what
work has been done to minimize the variance request.
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City Council Summary – November 14, 2005
Councilman Labatt moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves Variance #05-34 for a 4.06% hard surface coverage variance from the maximum
25% hard surface coverage restriction for a garage addition and a four season porch on a
lot zoned Single Family Residential (RSF), with the following conditions:
1. Building permits, plans and necessary inspections for the additions shall be required in
accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code.
2. Property owners shall vacate existing drainage and utility easements and shall dedicate
new drainage and utility easements adjacent to new property lines.
3. Variance #05-34 shall not be recorded until after the two administrative subdivisions
conveying property to Lot 3, Block 3 Chanhassen Estates have been recorded with Carver
County.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
1(k). SPALON MONTAGE: REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT TO
PLACE A WALL SIGN OUTSIDE FO THE APPROVED SIGN BAND AREA, 600
MARKET STREET, KRAUS-ANDERSON REALTY COMPANY, PLANNING
CASE NO. 05-33.
Councilman Lundquist expressed concern with this item being on the consent agenda and asked
for further clarification from staff on the request. Cindy McDonald, Kraus-Anderson Realty
reiterated that as the owner and manager of the building they did not want to see any additional
signage on the second story except for Spalon Montage.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council approve
the request from Spalon Montage for a site plan amendment to place a wall sign outside of
the approved sign band area, 600 Market Street, Kraus-Anderson Realty Company,
Planning Case 05-33. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Lundquist provided an update on the Highway
41 river crossing meetings. Mayor Furlong presented an update on the Veteran’s Day activities
he attended at Chaska Middle School West and the other at Chapel Hill Academy.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt reported on the break in’s at
Summerwood Apartments and Lake Susan Apartments.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION:
None.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to adjourn the City
Council meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at
8:30 p.m..
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City Council Summary – November 14, 2005
Prepared by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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