09-12-2022 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilman McDonald, and
Councilwoman Rehm.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Campion and Councilwoman Schubert.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Charlie Howley, City Engineer/Public
Works Director; Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Kim Meuwissen, City
Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tim Little, ReMax Advantage Plus
C. Chanthakhammy, Import Motors, LLC
Andrew Lutaya, MnDOT
Brandon
Mayor Ryan called the Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
VALLEY AUTO SALVAGE REQUEST FOR EXPANSION OF NON-CONFORMING
USE FOR RECYCLING
Community Development Director Kate Aanenson introduced the realtor and property owner of
the subject property, Tim Little and C. Chanthakhammy. Mr. Chanthakhammy gave a brief
history of and his future intentions for the site.
Ms. Aanenson presented a PowerPoint slide showing a location map of the subject property as
well as the zoning.
Mr. Little reviewed the proposed site layout showing entry, incoming and outgoing scales, traffic
flow, and the recycling building to process metal items to be recycled as well as an auto
recycling center. The site is also proposed to be fenced.
Ms. Aanenson provided history of the site as a nonconforming use that was originally approved
by the Township of Chanhassen in 1958. The property owner would like to expand the recycling
operation to include scrap metal, appliances, electronics, etc. Pros include improving aesthetics
of the property through permanent screening and addition of a building and reduce
environmental impacts by providing storm water best management practices, hazardous fluid
containment and collection, and elimination of dirt tracking off site. Cons include expanding and
extending the existing nonconforming use due to the significant improvement costs.
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Councilwoman Rehm asked about what would be on the bluff on the other side and what
happens to the fluids. Mr. C. responded that… Ms. Aanenson added
CM McDonald asked about what happens to the car frame, is it shredded? No. Catalytic
converters? Will pay if you can provide where it came from. Concerns. What’s the noise level at
the facility? Mr. C responded that it was not a concern because there are no neighbors. Not
decibel tested.
HIGHWAY 7 ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Public Works Director/City Engineer Charlie Howley introduced representatives from MnDOT
and…
Mr. _____ explained what a Road Safety Audit is and why it is done. The goal is to identify
potential projects/strategies to improve safety. Strategies include education, enforcement,
engineering, and emergency medical and trauma services. Three segments of Highway 7 were
reviewed from Hollywood Township to Minnetrista,…
Existing traffic volumes and posted speeds.
Previous plans and studies.
Public engagement 12/21 through 01/22.
Brendan reviewed
Addressing safety concerns
Corridor wide crash severity
Manner of collision
Causes of fatal and serious injury crashes
Recommended improvements
• Potential corridor wide initiatives:
o Install enforcement lights
o Increased signal conspicuity (yellow borders)
o Increased enforcement
o Create Highway 7 Corridor Coalition
Segment wide recommended improvements
1. Short term
a. Corridor study
b. Additionl lighting
c. Potential pedestrian improvements/connections
d. Install street name signs
2. Medium term
a. Battery backup at signals
3. Long term
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Started with a fatal crash near Eureka Road. Concept would be to convert accesses to right
in/right out.
Recommend improvements from Minnetrista to Minnetonka;
• Merrywood Lane
• County Border to CR 13
• Highway 7 & CR 13
• Highway 7 & Church Road
• County Border to Highway 41/Hazeltine lvd/Lake Linden Drive
• Highway 7 & Eureka Road
• Highway 7 & Highway 41
• Highway 41/Hazeltine lvd to CR 19/Oak Street
Next Steps:
Recommendations to consider to ensure safety projects continue to be implemented in the study
areas:
Mayor Ryan appreciated the presentation and would be interested in forming a coalition. CW
Rehm asked who would be a part of the coalition. Tunnels? Brandon responded …
Mr. Howley asked for an explanation of the ICE report / roundabout.
CW Rehm asked about reducing the speed limit. Andrew responded that historically reducing
speed limits don’t change driving speeds.
2023 PRELIMINARY BUDGET, LEVY, AND CIP DISCUSSION
Item postponed to September 26, 2022.
FUTURE WORK SESSION SCHEDULE
Date Item
September 26 • Fire Department Open House, 6-7 p.m.
October 10 • Lake Ann Park Preserve Master Plan: Open House Follow-up and Project
Update
October 24 • General Fund & Property Supported Funds Discussion
November 14 • CIP, Debt & Utility Rate Study Discussion
The work session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
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Prepared by Kim Meuwissen
City Clerk