CC Minutes 23-13CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 17, 2023
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, Councilwoman Schubert, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman von Oven, and Councilman Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Eric Maass, Planning Director; Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Jerry
Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Ari Lyksett,
Communications Director; Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager; Amy
Schmidt, City Attorney, and Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Judy Harder, 551 West 78th Street
Thomas Meyers, 11501 Northlake Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Megan Eaton, Life Time, Inc., 2302 Corporate Place
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald, Councilman von Oven seconded that the
City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 14 pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated June 26, 2023
2. Receive Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 23, 2023
3. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated May 10, 2023
4. Approve Claims Paid July 17, 2023
5. Approve Officer Change for CL Sushi 568, Inc. as it Relates to the On-Sale Wine and Malt
Liquor Licenses for Kai’s Sushi & Grill located at 586 West 78th Street, and approve a
request to expand the licensed premises to include the patio immediately contiguous to the
restaurant.
6. Approve a Massage Therapy Business License for N. Gioi Life LLC, located at 8951
Crossroads Boulevard, Suite 207 (My Salon Suite)
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7. Approve a Massage Therapy Business License for Jaime DeBoer, LLC, located at 8951
Crossroads Boulevard, Suite 206 (My Salon Suite)
8. Approve a Massage Therapy License for Meraki Massage & Wellness, located at 8951
Crossroads Boulevard, Suite 205 (My Salon Suites)
9. Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Hackamore Invitational Brew
Fest Event, August 26, 2023, Hackamore Brewing Company
10. Approve Proposal from HKGi to provide Design Services for the Site Improvements for
Civic Campus
11. Resolution 2023-57: Designate No Parking Along Both Sides of Galpin Boulevard
12. Resolution 2023-58: Authorize execution of an Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft
Inspection Agreement with Carver County
13. Resolution 2023-59: Approve Cooperative Agreement with MCES related to the Lift Station
#3 Forcemain Replacement Project
14. Resolution 2023-60: Authorize entering into a Professional Services Agreement with SRF
for the Design Phase of the Minnetonka Middle School West (MMSW) Roundabout Project
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Judy Harder, 551 West 78th Street, shared that she appreciates the trees in Chanhassen, but some
trees in the right-of-way look dead or unhealthy. She would like to make sure new trees are
planted and would like to help with the planting.
Tom Meyers of Phillips Edison encouraged the city council to remain progressive, especially
post-COVID-19. He stated that drive-throughs, including fast-casual dining restaurants, are
important for retailers post-COVID. He encouraged staff members to table the moratorium. He
feels Zupa’s would be a good community partner, noting that Zupa’s location and design need to
remain the same and should not impact the flow of customers at Lunds and Byerlys.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. None.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
1. Consider a request for a Site Plan approval to build an indoor Pickleball facility and
outdoor courts for the property located at 2970 Water Tower Place, Life Time Fitness,
Inc.
Planning Director Eric Maass shared the site plan for the pickleball facility at Life Time Fitness
located at 2301 Corporate Place in Chanhassen. This location would have one organization
sharing parking, which seems sufficient. Mr. Maass shared the City Code / PUD Review, noting