06-09-2025 CC WS1
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
June 9, 2025
Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilmember von Oven, Councilmember
Kimber, Councilmember Schubert
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember McDonald
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Patrick Gavin, Communications Manager;
Jerry Ruegemer, Parks Director; Breanne Rothstein, Planning Consultant; Rachel Jeske, Planner;
Jenny Potter, City Clerk; Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Santa Vera Development Proposal Discussion
Rachel Jeske, Planner, introduced Josh McKinney from Measure Group and Ryan Sailer from
Headwaters Development. Ms. Jeske delivered a presentation showcasing updated concept plans
for the apartments at Santa Vera Drive, which include 46 residential units on a 3.85-acre site. The
project will feature market-rate apartment flats organized in 12-unit and 16-unit buildings. The
Planned Unit Development (PUD) designation permits 46 units of multi-family housing at R12
density, defined as multi-storied apartments or condominium units. The development needs several
land use approvals, including Site Plan Approval and a PUD Amendment. Infrastructure planning
aims to maintain existing road access points while adding a stormwater retention pond in the
southeast corner of the site. The City Council reviewed the revised site plan and architectural
materials in this ongoing preliminary review. Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the new
changes and felt they were a step in the right direction.
Commercial Vehicle Parking Discussion
Rachel Jeske, Planner, gave a presentation about parking on city streets for commercial vehicles.
Currently, parking for commercial vehicles is not regulated outside of roads with "No Parking"
signs (which require City Council approval by resolution), except for a citywide 48-hour
limitation.
The City Council reviewed potential policy changes for Kerber Boulevard, considering three
options: maintaining the status quo, adopting a City Council resolution to limit parking through
signs that restrict times or vehicle types, or implementing a complete parking ban with no-parking
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signs. The city has the authority under Section 12-13 of the municipal code to designate no parking,
stopping, or standing zones by resolution and can limit the hours these restrictions apply.
Councilmembers asked city staff to return at a future work session with additional data and
potential options about the city's commercial parking regulations so that a more holistic policy
change can be considered, if needed.
Road Construction Update
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, provided an update on the ongoing road
construction projects.
-2025 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project: Frontier Trail/Conestoga: Project is progressing well
with cooperative weather conditions, though still in early stages.
-Crimson Bay Road: Contractor mobilization is delayed while waiting for lift station components
with long lead times. No impact on overall project schedule expected.
-Galpin Boulevard Improvement Project: Construction is moving rapidly with favorable weather.
The section north of Lake Lucy is essentially complete, and the stretch between Brinker and Topaz
is nearly finished. Lake Lucy and Long Acres roundabouts remain to be constructed.
-Minnetonka Middle School West Roundabout: The project is currently unfunded and on hold. If
the city chooses to proceed, construction would likely be delayed until 2028 due to Highway 5
detour conflicts. The city retains $1.5 million in Local Road Improvement Program funding, and
$1 million in LPP funding remains available with extension. A nearby development could
potentially reduce project costs if the developer self-performs the western leg of the roundabout.
Mr. Howley also provided councilmembers with a preview of projects expected in 2026:
-2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project covers two areas:
• Fox Hollow: Complete reconstruction including pavement, ADA upgrades, stormwater
management and full sewer/water main replacement.
• Vasserman Ridge: Pavement resurfacing, spot repairs to curbs/sidewalks, ADA
improvements and targeted sewer/water repairs.
-Great Plains/Lake Drive East Rehabilitation Project: This project includes 0.5 miles of street
rehabilitation and includes an intersection improvement at Great Plains Boulevard and Lake Drive
East. These are Municipal State Aid (MSA) Routes, and as such, State money can be used to cover
part of the project costs. Private Property Assessments will still be used per the City's Assessment
Policy.
-Market Boulevard will be re-engaged for potential 2027 construction, with possible preliminary
work in 2026 that should not require street closures.
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Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 6:49 P.M.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk