06-27-2022 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 27, 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.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman McDonald.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Charlie Howley, City Engineer/Public
Works Director; Don Johnson, Fire Chief; Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director; Ari
Lyksett, Communications Manager; Lt. Lance Pearce, Carver County Sheriff’s Office; Andrea
McDowell-Poehler, City Attorney; and Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
James Howarth Snow Kreilich Architects
Tim Kitilla Kraus-Anderson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Ryan is thrilled to invite the community to the City of Chanhassen's largest community
event of the year – the 39th annual 4th of July Celebration. The celebration will be held on July
2nd, 3rd, and 4th at City Center Park and Lake Ann Park and is presented by the City of
Chanhassen, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Chanhassen and Southwest Metro Chamber
of Commerce, and sponsored by local 2022 Community Event Sponsors. Highlights include the
annual carnival, street dance, local food vendors, beer garden, kids' activities, parade, fireworks,
and so much more. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit
ChanhassenMN.gov/4th.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion 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 June 13, 2022
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated May 17, 2022
3. Receive Senior Commission Minutes dated May 20, 2022
4. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated May 11, 2022
5. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated May 10, 2022
6. Approve Claims Paid dated June 27, 2022
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7. Approve a Massage Therapy Business License for Wildflower Reiki and Massage located at
18924 Lake Drive East - Natasha Reilly
8. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Chanhassen Rotary Club, Chanhassen Car
Parade and Show on September 5, 2022
9. Approve Contract with Scanning America
10. Resolution 2022-58: Approve Well Rehabilitation Contract
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE
1. Fire Department Update
Fire Chief Johnson noted that one firefighter is on medical leave and one firefighter resigned on
June 10. In May they responded to 109 calls, 81 of those calls responded to by the duty crew
with 27 general alarms and 14 of those during unstaffed hours on the weekend. There were some
fire-type calls including a lawn mower fire, dumpster fire, structural fire in Minnetonka,
electrical fire, two unauthorized burning calls, and one burning complaint. Chief Johnson stated
they had 66 EMS calls with the top three being difficulty breathing, serious medicals, or general
medical alarm with five motor vehicle accidents. He spoke about working through dispatch calls
and coding to better meet the needs of the City. Chief Johnson showed a video recap of the
functional exercise to train for several components of response to a mass casualty incident at
Westwood Church from May 21, 2022.
2. Law Enforcement Update
Lieutenant Pearce noted in May they had 877 calls for service, noting fraud and theft are turning
downward, domestic numbers (arrests and non-arrestable calls for service) are on the increase.
There were 400 non-criminal incidents, response to 62 medical calls, and 14 mental health calls.
He noted they are seeing a significant increase in crash numbers with 37 in May; this is being
addressed through traffic enforcement with 263 traffic stops resulting in 80 citations and 4 DUI
arrests. Lieutenant Pearce stated unfortunately they had a fatal crash on June 15 which was the
first since 2015. He noted they also had a seatbelt enforcement wave in cooperation with the
State patrol. Lieutenant Pearce stated the previous Wednesday they assisted the Southwest
Hennepin Drug Task Force on an address in Chanhassen for a bust on a significant amount of
methamphetamine – it is currently under investigation and Lieutenant Pearce cannot speak much
about it but noted he has never seen this amount of drugs in one place in his 28 year career.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
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GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Presentation and Acceptance of Facilities Study
Public Works Director/City Engineer Howley stated the facilities study began last August and
the consultant has completed the contracted scope. The completed study will be available on the
website this week. Mr. Howley noted the study is merely a planning tool and the City is not
making decisions tonight about spending money or designing projects.
James Howarth and Tim Kitilla gave a presentation. Mr. Kitilla walked through the initial
process which included listening to Staff, walking through each facility, identifying deferred
maintenance items, and then transferring the knowledge to develop 10-year plans for all five
properties.
Mr. Howarth explained they then gave Master Plan Options for the five City facilities: City Hall,
Recreation Center, Fire Station #1, Fire Station #2, and Old Village Hall. He showed slides on
screen for each noting general information, current use, building area, deferred maintenance,
Facility Condition Index (FCI) scale, costs, and potential remodel and space utilization/layout
plans.
Mr. Kitilla explained the facility assessment process, the FCI numbers, and deferred maintenance
priorities for the first five years.
Mayor Ryan thanked them for their hard work on the facilities review and study and she hopes
the residents take time to page through it, understanding the deferred maintenance, the history of
each facility, and the potential future for each building.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Schubert seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council accept the Facilities Study dated May 23, 2022 prepared by Snow Kreilich
Architects. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
1. Republic Services Letter
Ms. Hokkanen noted the inclusion of a draft letter to be sent to Republic Services if the City
Council concurs that it is appropriate to do so. Republic Services purchased Randy’s some time
ago and in the last few months Chanhassen residents have been inquiring if there is anything the
City can do regarding the service levels they are receiving or not receiving. She noted numerous
complaints regarding missed pickups for yard waste, trash, and recycling. Ms. Hokkanen
understands that Republic is experiencing staff shortages that are impacting the ability to meet
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the needs of residents, and she wants to emphasize that Chanhassen has an open system.
Therefore, residents’ first recourse is to change providers but the City would also like Republic
to know that the City is concerned on behalf of their residents. The letter would invite Republic
to attend the July 11 Council meeting and share directly with the Councilors what challenges
there are and the plans being put in place. With no objection they will send the letter tomorrow.
There were no objections.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilwoman Schubert moved, Councilwoman Rehm seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The City
Council meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk