04-25-2022 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 25, 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; Kate Aanenson, Community
Development Director; Charlie Howley, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Jerry Ruegemer,
Park & Recreation Director; Priya Tandon, Recreation Coordinator; Jill Sinclair, Environmental
Resource Specialist; Don Johnson, Fire Chief; Ari Lyksett, Communications Manager; Kim
Meuwissen, City Clerk; and Andrea McDowell-Poehler, City Attorney.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Greg Hawks, Environmental Commissioner
Markus Fischer, Environmental Commissioner
Scot Lacek, Environmental Commissioner
Dario Klasic, Property Services
Mike Brandt, Kimley-Horn
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Invitation to Arbor Day Celebration - May 7, 2022
Mayor Ryan said each year Chanhassen celebrates Arbor Day in order to set aside time to
consider what trees do for us and the community. Planting trees adds beauty and character to
neighborhoods, reduces energy costs, increases property values, reduces air pollution, and
replaces trees we’ve lost in our community. It has been said, “The best time to plant a tree was
20 years ago. The next best time is now.” Let us plant today, the trees of tomorrow. I invite all
residents, their families, and friends to Chanhassen’s Arbor Day event on Saturday, May 7 at
Curry Farms Park. Gather at 9 a.m. at the park gazebo for a welcome from Mayor Ryan and the
City. Volunteers will plant 19 trees around the park and receive a free seedling. Refreshments,
activities, and tree-related information will be available throughout the morning. The event will
be held rain or shine so be sure to dress for the weather and the work. Please bring a shovel if
you can. Mayor Ryan encouraged everyone to come to this free event and help plant a tree on
Arbor Day.
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2. Presentation of 2022 Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners
Mayor Ryan invited Environmental Commission members Greg Hawks, Markus Fischer, and
Scot Lacek forward. She stated on behalf of the Chanhassen City Council and Environmental
Commission she would like to congratulate all the winners of this year’s Arbor Day Poster
Contest. Every year local fifth graders are invited to submit their drawings based on the annual
theme. The theme for 2022 was “Trees are terrific, and keep us cool.” Mayor Ryan thanked all of
the students for their drawings, noting the winning poster will be framed in the City Hall along
with past winners. The city would also like to thank The Garden by the Woods for their generous
donation of a gift card for the grand prize winner. Mayor Ryan invited forward Summer Latzke,
Jimmy Ziebol, Sailor Dapp, Alexandra Johnson, Hadley Lowe, Ava Mauren, Wesley Henderson,
Mauricio Alonzo, Graham Thunberg, and Grand Prize winner Mallory Kennedy.
3. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing Commissioners
Mayor Ryan acknowledged and thanked the people who have served the City and will now be
moving on. She presented Certificates of Appreciation to Laura Skistad, Planning Commission
(2019-2022); Douglas Reeder, Planning Commission (2019-2022); James Ebeling, Economic
Development Commission (2019-2022); Jim Sanford, Economic Development Commission
(2019-2022); Sandy Sweetser, Park & Recreation Commission (2019-2022); Jeff Harken,
Environmental Commission (2019-2022); and Lisa Lyon, Senior Commission (2019-2022).
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilman McDonald seconded
that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated April 11, 2022
2. Receive Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated March 1, 2022
3. Receive Planning Commission Work Session Summary Minutes dated April 5, 2022
4. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated March 8, 2022
5. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated March 9, 2022
6. Receive Senior Commission minutes dated March 18, 2022
7. Approve Claims Paid dated April 25, 2022
8. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, July 3 & 4, The Rotary Club of
Chanhassen
9. Approve Amendment to the Dakota Retail Site Plan Agreement 2014-11
10. Approve 2022 Carryforward Budget Amendments
11. Resolution 2022-34: Proclaiming May 7, 2022 as Arbor Day and May as Arbor Month
12. Resolution 2022-35: MnDOT Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program
Authorization Resolution, TH 101 Planting Project
13. Resolution 2022-36: Authorize MnDOT Master Partnership Agreement Contract
14. Resolution 2022-37: Call for Assessment Hearing for the 2022 City Pavement
Rehabilitation Project #22-01.
15. Resolution No. 2022-38: Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2022 Sealcoat Project
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16. Ordinance 688: Amending Chapter 1-2 Definitions and Chapter 10-19 Types of
Licenses to add Community Festival On-Sale Authorization
Councilman McDonald asked to comment on item 9, the Dakota Retail Site Plan, as he made
such a big deal about the item at the last meeting. He wants to compliment the Applicant and
City Staff for working to accomplish the goal of getting more parking spaces in there. He read
through the plans and believes that now they will have a better facility and plan for parking
which will help customers and business owners.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE
1. Monthly Fire Department Update with Response Data from March
Fire Chief Johnson updated the City Council noting department staffing is at 37 paid on-call
firefighters and 6 full-time personnel with 2 paid on-call firefighters on extended medical leave
and 1 paid on-call firefighter on military leave. Five of the six new hires began National Registry
Emergency Medical Technician training on April 12 and is scheduled through July. The Fire
Department responded to 78 calls for service in March of which 3 were fire responses, a mutual
aid response in Excelsior, and a small grill on fire on a deck on Lake Riley Boulevard. Chief
Johnson updated that they had 49 total EMS responses, and shared about new equipment, fire
inspections, and stated the two new paid full-time firefighters started April 4 with great success.
2. Law Enforcement Update
Lieutenant Pearce was not present. Mayor Ryan noted his report is attached to the packet.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
GENERAL BUSINESS: None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Ms. Hokkanen shared a photo on screen and shared an event that was held over the City Staff
lunch hour. Over half of City Staff volunteered their lunch hour to come and pick up litter
throughout downtown Chanhassen. It was a great way to do some team building and demonstrate
care for the community. A few other employee groups have done this type of cleanup and Ms.
Hokkanen shared that if others want to do this type of cleanup the City can provide the vests and
the bags.
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Mayor Ryan said the initiative by employees to bring this forward has a large impact and she
thinks it is great that City Staff went out on their lunch break to work hard and make the
community more beautiful. She thanked them all for going above and beyond the call of duty.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. 2021 Building Permit Activity July Year To Date
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Schubert 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 7:33 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk