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Mayor Ryan stated that the City of Chanhassen was rewarded with the Government Finance
Officers Association (GOFA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
for the 2023 Fiscal Year. She thanked the City staff for their work.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Kimber
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 30
pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated November 25, 2024
2. Approve City Council Minutes dated December 9, 2024
3. Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated December 18, 2024
4. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated October 18, 2024
5. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated November 15, 2024
6. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated November 13, 2024
7. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated October 22, 2024
8. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated November 26, 2024
9. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated December 3, 2024
10. Approve Claims Paid dated January 13, 2025
11. Adopt 2025 Legislative Priorities
12. Appoint Acting Mayor
13. Designate Official Newspaper
14. Appointments to the Fire Relief Association Board of Trustees
15. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Federal Background Checks Joint Powers
Agreement
16. e-PLANSOFT License Agreement
17. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Carver County for Cardboard Drop Off
18. Arbor Day Proclamation
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19. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property
owner at 7320 Longview Circle
20. Approve Publication of Request for Qualifications for Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center
Architect Services
21. Resolution 2025-01: Approve Contract for 2025 City Tree Contractor with Pro Tree Expert
Arborists
22. Resolution 2025-02: Construction Materials Testing Contract for MMSW Roundabout
Project
23. Resolution 2025-03: Declaring Official Depositories for City Funds
24. Resolution 2025-04: Hennepin County Hazard Mitigation Plan
25. Resolution 2025-05: Authorization of Electronic Transfer of Funds
26. Resolution 2025-06: Designating Official Authorized to Declare Official Intent Under
Reimbursement Bond Regulations
27. Resolution 2025-07: Solar on Public Buildings Grant
28. Resolution 2025-08: RAISE Grant Application for Pleasant View Road Improvement
Project.
29. Approve the proposed minor PUD amendment for signage at Seven Forty-One Crossing
Planned Unit Development
30. Adopt Ordinance 740: Amending Chapter 20 Regulating Group Homes as a Conditional
Use
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
1. Citizen Action Request—Matt Stellmacher
Mayor Ryan commented that Matt Stellmacher was absent, but City staff would follow up with
him directly.
Jennifer Ray discussed concerns about insecticides for mosquito control impacting other animals,
such as bluebirds. She explained her experience attending the Public Accuracy Tests (PAT) in
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