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06.09.2025 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 9, 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 Schubert, Councilmember von Oven, and Councilmember Kimber. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember McDonald. STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Rachel Jeske, Planner; Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director; and Jenny Potter, City Clerk. PUBLIC PRESENT: Patrick Jones, Branch Manager at the Chanhassen Library Jodi Edstrom, Director at the Carver County Library Nick Gardino, 1750 Mill Creek Lane Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive Linda Paulson Judy Harder, 541 West 78th Street PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 20 pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations: 1. Approve City Council Minutes dated May 12, 2025 2. Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes dated May 12, 2025 3. Approve City Council Minutes dated May 19, 2025 4. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated May 19, 2025 5. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated May 6, 2025 6. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated May 20, 2025 7. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated March 21, 2025 City Council Minutes – June 9, 2025 2 8. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated April 18, 2025 9. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated March 25, 2025 10. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated April 22, 2025 11. Approve Claims Paid dated June 9, 2025 12. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property owner at 6551 Kirkwood Circle 13. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property owner at 3861 Stratford Ridge 14. Approve Contract for Replacement of Public Works Salt Shed Canvas Cover 15. 2025 Fleet Purchases – Bucket Truck 16. Approve Purchase: Outdoor Furnishings for City Hall and Senior Center 17. Approve Contract: Public Safety Communication Equipment for New City Hall 18. Approve Appliance Purchase for New City Hall and Senior Center 19. Approve Temporary Liquor License: Hackamore Brewing, Summerfest on June 21, 2025 20. Resolution 2025-46: PERA Police and Fire Resolution All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. 1. Nick Gardino Citizen Action Request Nick Gardino, 1750 Mill Creek Lane, Excelsior, thanked the Mayor and the City Council for their work. He expressed concerns about growth in the city along King’s Road. He requested that the City Council bring an ordinance that would require any city administrative decisions that would provide connections of utilities, streets, or right-of-way easements to neighboring cities to be reviewed by the City Council before being passed administratively. He referenced an example along King’s Road and noted that he wanted the city to specifically consider any connections that provide amenities to other cities, which would not give any tax funds to Chanhassen. He thought these items should be open to the City Council for discussion and public hearings. City Council Minutes – June 9, 2025 3 Mayor Ryan stated that this information would come before the City Council as a citizen action request form to be discussed at a City Council Workshop. 2. State of the Library Presentation Jodi Edstrom, Library Director for Carver County, summarized the public library services and noted that there was a 25 percent digital increase. She reviewed the growth of technology, youth services, and top book checkouts. Patrick Jones, Branch Manager of the Chanhassen Library, provided an overview of programming for children, teens, and adults available at the library. He reviewed the different community partnerships and fundraisers completed. Mayor Ryan thanked the library staff for their excellent work and partnership. She asked about the partnership with library cards for students. She asked if it was open for the Minnetonka school district. Mr. Jones answered that the Minnetonka one would be difficult, since many of the kids have Hennepin County cards. They wanted to explore an option, but it would not be the next step. Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive, said she attended the City Council Work Session, where they discussed the Santa Vera Development. She said that the PUD was the Saratoga Third Addition. She read the permitted uses and the prohibited uses. She asked if the items presented tonight were for condominiums or townhomes. Linda Paulson said the old stucco could have asbestos in it, so the contractor needs to make sure it does not get into the environment. She said little solicitors would be coming around regarding utilities, and she enlarged a sticker provided by the city to put into her window. She stated that public questioning is an essential element in a public society, and there is a need to express evidence-based concerns. She stated that she had been at two different events where people love the City Hall, but the black plastic grids look like a Humane Society. She explained that there could be more modern options for the building. Judy Harder, 541 West 78th Street, read a story to discuss the importance of trees in Chanhassen. She referenced the different plantings that were completed in the city, including ones by the different schoolchildren. She stated that she helped co-manage the learning sessions at the elementary school gardens. She and her husband take care of the garden over the summer to maintain it for students in the fall. She and her husband often hear different birds in the school garden. She expressed the need for old trees and summarized a discussion she had with a student about cottonwood trees. PUBLIC HEARINGS. City Council Minutes – June 9, 2025 4 1. Resolution 2025-47: Frontier Trail Association – Easement Agreement and Easement Vacation Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, summarized the subject property for Resolution 2025-47. He provided an overview of the existing conditions of the property, which included stormwater pipes, water mains, and sanitary sewer. He explained the easement agreement and described the proposed work for the best management practice, the sewer easement, and the drainage and utility easement. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing. Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Schubert seconded that in association with the City of Chanhassen’s 2025 Street Improvement Project, the Chanhassen City Council approves an agreement with Frontier Trail Association with respect to a grant of easements and assessments, and further adopts a Resolution Approving the vacation of the existing public sanitary sewer and drainage easements within LOT 12, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 2, Carver County, and adopt the Findings of Fact. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. GENERAL BUSINESS. 1. Resolution 2025-48: Authorizing the Issuance and Awarding Sale of $13.85M GO Temporary Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director, introduced Nick Anhut to review the results of the bonds to help pay for the purchase of land. Nick Anhut, Senior Municipal Advisor for Ehlers, Inc., reviewed the bonding authorization to pursue a temporary bond with interest-only payments for three years. He stated that the funds can cover initial land acquisition and design expenses. He summarized the process to date, which includes a purchase agreement for land confirmation and a credit rating discussion with Standard & Poor’s. He stated that they received two bids, with Piper Sandler & Co. being the winner at 3.2002 percent. He said that they would have $40,000 in reduced annual interest expense. He summarized the final action and recommended moving forward with the favorable result. Mayor Ryan expressed appreciation for the work completed. Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember Schubert seconded that the Chanhassen City Council adopt Resolution 2025-48 Authorizing the Issuance and Awarding the Sale of $13,185,000 General Obligation Temporary Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A and City Council Minutes – June 9, 2025 5 Pledging Tax Revenues for the Payment Thereof. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. 2. Ordinance 747: Amending Chapter 1 and Chapter 20 Regulating Detached Accessory Dwelling Units Rachel Jeske, Planner, summarized the 2024 Work Plan and noted that they needed to pass an ordinance related to accessory dwelling units. She summarized the detached accessory dwelling unit zoning process, along with the regulations and standards that it would need to meet for the conditional use permit to be approved. Mayor Ryan asked if there were additional comments or questions. Councilmember Schubert expressed concerns from residents. She clarified that people still have to apply, and it would still go before the Planning Commission and the City Council, rather than an administrative decision. Ms. Jeske answered that a detached accessory dwelling unit would always have to go before the Planning Commission and the City Council. Councilmember Schubert asked what steps the city takes on short-term rentals. Ms. Jeske answers that Host Compliance monitors all websites that pull rental listings online. The city sends them letters to comply. Mayor Ryan said that the biggest concern was that the ADUs would not be allowed to be used as rentals. She said that the city staff would pay attention and make sure the information is clear. Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the Chanhassen City Council adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 and Chapter 20 regulating detached accessory dwelling units within the City of Chanhassen and approve the resolution for summary ordinance for publication. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None. CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None. Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen City Manager City Council Minutes – June 9, 2025 6 Prepared by Jenny Potter City Clerk