08-12-24 CC item minutes CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2024
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, Councilmember McDonald,
Councilmember Schubert, and Councilmember Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember von Oven.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Rachel Jeske, Planner; Eric Maass,
Community Development Director; Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; and
Jenny Potter, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Nick Gardino, 7050 Mill Creek Lane
Tyler Adam, 900 Saddlebrook Trail
James Cardwell, 7115 King's Road, Victoria
Linda Paulsen, 7603 Frontier Trail
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing Youth Commissioners
Mayor Ryan presented certificates of appreciation to outgoing youth commissioners and thanked
them for their service.
2. Invitation to Chanhassen Community Day at the Recreation Center
Mayor Ryan invited the community to participate in the Chanhassen Community Day at the
Recreation Center. The full schedule is on the Chanhassen website.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Schubert
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 7
and 9 through 11 pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated July 22, 2024
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated July 22, 2024
City Council Minutes —August 12, 2024
3. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated June 21, 2024
4. Approve Claims Paid dated August 12, 2024
5. Lilac Lane Maintenance Agreement with Shorewood
6. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between City of Chanhassen and Mark and Deborah
Buchstaber
7. Resolution 2024-55: Accept Bid and Award Contract for the 2024 Inflow and Infiltration
(I/I) Project
8. ITEM POSTPONED: Approve the installation of stop signs on Minnewashta Parkway at
Kings Road
9. Resolution 2024-56: Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center Ballot Question
10. Ordinance 732: Amendment to the PUDR for the Chaparral, Chaparral 2nd Addition, and
Chaparral 3rd Addition
11. Appoint Youth Commissioner to Environmental and Parks and Recreation Commission
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
1. Citizen Action Request Form: Nick Gardino
Nick Gardino, 7050 Mill Creek Lane, voiced opposition to the draft about providing services to
Victoria as it would provide an undue burden to residents. He explained the differences between
Victoria and Chanhassen zoning codes and stated concerns about approving the resolution
because of these differences and tax concerns. He thanked Mayor Ryan for arranging the public
hearing with the developer and commented that residents would be willing to fight this
resolution.
2. Citizen Action Request Form: Tyler Adam
Tyler Adam, 900 Saddlebrook Trail, discussed the Lake Ann development project. He
commented that the forest between Lake Ann and Lake Lucy was unique and provided a habitat
for small animals. He voiced concerns about the paving project and its impact on the
environment. He stated that allowing the trail to remain natural would save money and honor
Prince, who previously owned the land.
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