09-23-2024 City Council Regular Meeting MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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 von Oven, and
Councilmember Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember McDonald and Councilmember Schubert.
STAFF PRESENT Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Eric Maass
Community Development Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Parks and Recreation Director; Kelly
Grinnell, Finance Director; Jenny Potter City Clerk
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Judy Harder, 541 West 78th Street
Linda Paulson, 7603 Frontier Trail
Tyler Adam, 900 Saddlebrook Trail
Nora Nashawaty, 7320 Kurvers Point
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember 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 Work Session Minutes dated September 9, 2024
2. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 9, 2024
3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 3, 2024
4. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated July 9, 2024
5. Approve Claims Paid dated September 23, 2024
6. Consider Avienda Townhomes Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Approval
7. Approve contract with MadisonAI
8. Authorize Purchase of Electronic Message Boards
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9. Award Contract for Galpin Blvd Retaining Wall Replacement
10. Approve a Conditional Use Permit for Contracting Yard at 1591 Park Road
11. Resolution 2024-61: Authorize Design and Construction Administration Services Contract
for 2024 Stormwater Pond Improvement Project
12. Resolution 24-62: Joint Powers Agreement for CSAH 18/82nd Street
13. Ordinance 733: Amending Chapter 2 of Chanhassen City Code Relating to Compensation of
City Council
14. Ordinance X34: Amending Chapter 10 of the Chanhassen City Code Relating to Regulation
of Lawful Gambling
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
1. Citizen Action Request: Judy Harder
Judy Harder, 541 West 78th Street, stated that she installed a hosta garden at the Public Library.
She moved perennial plants to this garden as well. She asked if it would be possible to do
plantings near the school in 2026 if she could find matching dollars.
Linda Paulson, 7603 Frontier Trail, thanked the City Council for adding J1 to the agenda. She
suggested the mailer that was received should be more detailed. She commented that she
received a mailer from Comcast and called them but did not receive a call back.
Tyler Adam, 900 Saddlebrook Trail, stated that fruit and nut trees were barren due to a lack of
pollinators in the spring. He said the city sprayed chemicals and took down trees, which
impacted the environment. He claimed that the city served the rich and provided an example of
the City Community Center. He expressed concerns about government corruption and
encouraged people to discuss it.
Nora Nashawaty, 7320 Kurvers Point, expressed interest in learning about solar energy from
Eden Prairie when considering the civic campus.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. None.
GENERAL BUSINESS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
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Mayor Ryan thanked the members of the Senior Center who came to the presentation about the
projects occurring in the City of Chanhassen.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
1. Receive Second Quarter Economic Development Activity Report
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION
1. Name and Address Memo
2. Letter to Property Owners – 2024 City Pavement Rehab Project
3. Chanhassen Bluffs Flyer
Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk