04.14.2025 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 14, 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; Eric Maass, Community Development
Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Parks and Recreation Director; Priya Wall, Recreation Manager;
Andrea McDowell-Poehler, City Attorney; and Jenny Potter, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT: None.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation and Maple Leaf Awards to Outgoing
Commissioners
Mayor Ryan stated that the Commissioners had a great impact on the City Council and voiced
appreciation for their service to Chanhassen.
Councilmember Schubert read a statement about Park and Recreation Commissioner Dan
Eidsmo and his service.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Eidsmo a certificate of appreciation.
Councilmember Schubert read a statement about Park and Recreation Commissioner Scott Pharis
and his service.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Pharis a certificate of appreciation.
Councilmember Schubert read a statement about Park and Recreation Commissioner Jim Peck.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Peck with a Maple Leaf Award.
Councilmember Kimber read a statement about Environmental Commissioner Kaisa Buckholz.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Buckholz with a certificate of appreciation.
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Councilmember Kimber read a statement about Kara Cassidy, who served on the Commission on
Aging.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Cassidy with a certificate of appreciation.
Councilmember Kimber read a statement about Ruth Lunde, who served on the Commission on
Aging.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Lunde with a Maple Leaf Award.
Councilmember Kimber read a statement about Bhakti Modi, who served on the Commission on
Aging.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Modi with a Maple Leaf Award.
Councilmember von Oven read a statement about Planning Commissioner Ed Goff.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Goff with a certificate of appreciation.
Councilmember McDonald read a statement about Economic Development Commissioner Chris
Freeman.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Freeman with a certificate of appreciation.
Councilmember McDonald read a statement about Economic Development Commissioner Stacy
Goff.
Mayor Ryan presented Commissioner Goff with a certificate of appreciation.
2. Invitation to Easter Egg Candy Hunt
Mayor Ryan invited area residents and their friends to the Easter Egg Candy Hunt on April 19th
at City Center Park.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Kimber
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 22
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated March 24, 2025
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated March 24, 2025
3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated March 18, 2025
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4. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated January 17, 2025
5. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated February 25, 2025
6. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated March 11, 2025
7. Approve Claims Paid dated April 14, 2025
8. Award Contract for Repair of Trench Drain at Public Works Building
9. Extending an Agreement to Allow an Auto Repair Garage on Property Zoned PUD, Located
at 7914 Kerber Blvd
10. Approve Entering Into Contract with BKV Group for A&E Services for the Chanhassen
Bluffs Community Center
11. Award Contract for 2025 Pothole Patching
12. Mediacom Franchise Fee Audit Settlement Agreement
13. Approve Base Bid To Tennis West, LLC for Resurfacing the Chanhassen Recreation Center
Pickleball Courts
14. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rotary Club of Chanhassen for the 2025
4th of July Celebration
15. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property
owner at 8607 Flamingo Drive
16. Award Contract for 2025 Pavement Striping
17. Approve Purchase of City Hall and Senior Center Furniture from Continua Interiors
18. Approves Purchases for Annual Lift Station Maintenance
19. Letter of Support for Comcast BEAD grant
20. Resolution 2025-26: Call for Assessment Hearing – Crimson Bay Road Improvement Project
21. Resolution 2025-27: Approve A Year-End Transfers
22. Resolution 2025-28: Approve Interfund Loans for the Fiscal Year 2024
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES.
1. Law Enforcement Update
Chanhassen Liaison Lieutenant Stahn introduced his background experience in law enforcement.
He explained the value of collaborative work and stated he would be available for them. He
reviewed the areas of focus for 2025, including law enforcement operations and crime
prevention, community engagement and partnerships, and administrative accountability. He
reviewed the current process for traffic stops and explained suggestions for improvements from
Mayor Ryan. Chanhassen Liaison Lieutenant Stahn introduced his staff.
Mayor Ryan thanked Chanhassen Liaison Lieutenant Stahn and other law enforcement officers
for the introduction.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. None.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
1. Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 Definitions and Chapter 20 Section XXX: Lot
Requirements and Setbacks for the Residential Low and Medium Density Zoning
District
Eric Maass, Community Development Director, reviewed the definition of detached townhomes
in chapter one. He provided examples of current detached townhomes in Walnut Grove and
North Bay and Avienda Townhomes Planned Unit Developments. He explained the differences
in the site plans for detached townhomes. He provided a summary of the prior detached
townhome setback comparisons and the ordinance proposal language. He noted that they were
looking at modifying the single-family dwelling rear yard setback from 25 feet to 30 feet.
Mayor Ryan asked about the differences between villas and detached townhomes. Mr. Maass
responded that villas and detached townhomes were one and the same. He said that villas were
slab-on-grade with no basement, but they operate the same.
Mayor Ryan said the product exists in the community today in the Planned Unit Development
Concept. She clarified this change was to be consistent across the City rather than for a
developer. Mr. Maass answered that there was a development project that would like to use the
product, but they did not create a policy for one project. He said there had been detached
townhomes in the community for one decade.
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Mayor Ryan asked about single-family low-density and said there was concern with zoning and
putting a product among single-family homes. She asked if the ordinance allowed for this option.
Mr. Maass responded that the residential low-medium district allowed for properties that were
guided medium-density residential and low-density residential. He said that the land use throttles
the density. He did not anticipate detached townhomes in low density because of the financial
ramifications.
Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember McDonald seconded that the
Chanhassen City Council adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, General Provisions of
the City Code defining detached townhome dwellings and amending Chapter 20 amending
low requirements and setbacks for the residential low and medium density (RLM) zoning
district. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
1. Receive 2024 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report
Jerry Ruegemer, Parks and Recreation Director, introduced Priya Wall.
Priya Wall, Recreation Manager, explained the importance of the 2024 Park and Recreation
Department Annual Report. She highlighted new events at the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
She reviewed the new locations for the Summer Concert Series, the Tree Lighting Ceremony,
and the Senior Center. She discussed the park, trail, and facility projects at Lake Ann Park
Preserve Boardwalk, the baseball field dugouts, and the lakeside park pavilion. She described the
increased communication strategies. She highlighted the different volunteer hours and
sponsorship donations for local events. She provided an overview of the activities at the
Chanhassen Senior Center. She reviewed participation at the Chanhassen Recreation Center and
in the City in 2024. She highlighted the park maintenance completed in 2024.
Mayor Ryan thanked Ms. Wall for the thorough report. She stated that it was phenomenal what
the Park and Recreation team did in the City.
Councilmember Kimber said that the numbers were astonishing, especially with the facilities
available.
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council receives and approves the 2024 Park and Recreation Annual Report. All
voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. 2025 Q1 Communications Report
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember von Oven 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 7:59 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk