02.24.2025 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
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, Councilmember von Oven, and Councilmember Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; and Maass, Community Development
Director.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tom Madden, 19260 Lake Avenue, Deep Haven
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember von Oven
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 11
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated February 10, 2025
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated February 10, 2025
3. Approve City Council Special Work Session Minutes dated February 12, 2025
4. Approve City Council Special Work Session Minutes dated February 20, 2025
5. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated January 21, 2025
6. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated January 14, 2025
7. Approve Claims Paid dated February 24, 2025
8. Approve Personnel Policy updates
9. Approve Purchase, Park Equipment Replacement for Carver Beach Park
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10. Approve MnDOT Agreement and authorize bidding for the Crimson Bay Road Improvement
Project
11. Resolution 2025-19: Providing for the Sale of an Amount Not to Exceed $13,185,000
General Obligation Temporary Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Tom Madden, 19260 Lake Avenue, Deep Haven, said he owned a small business in Chanhassen
for four years. He described how his business worked with the community when CBD products
were legalized in the area. He said the Office of Cannabis Management would allow micro-
business licenses and his business should know if they receive the micro-business license in
April. He commented that his business would not have a smoking lounge, which the micro-
businesses are allowed to have. He invited the City Council to come to their store and see the
HEPA air filters and storage facilities. He summarized the process with the micro-business
license and reassured the City Council that they would put their community first and work with
the local law enforcement.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES. None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. None.
GENERAL BUSINESS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Ryan recognized Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager, who was appointed to the LMC
Insurance Trust Board with the League of Minnesota Cities.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. 2024 Chanhassen Legion Correspondence
2. SouthWest Metro Drug Task Force 2024 Annual Report
3. Planning Commission Informational Flyer
Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember 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 7:08 p.m.
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Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk