01.13.2025 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 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; Charlie Howley, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director; Andrew Heger, Fire Chief; and Jenny
Potter, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jennifer Ray, Chanhassen resident
Pamela McGrann, Chanhassen resident
Linda Paulson, Chanhassen resident
OATHS OF OFFICE
1. Administer Oaths of Office
Councilmember Schubert took the oath of office.
Councilmember Kimber took the oath of office.
Mayor Ryan congratulated Councilmember Schubert and Councilmember Kimber on their re-
election and voiced excitement for the future work of the City Council.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Commission Vacancies
Mayor Ryan said that the City of Chanhassen was seeking applicants to fill vacancies on
numerous commissions. The application forms are available online and will be accepted until
January 24, 2025. She stated that the term would begin in April 2025.
2. GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
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Mayor Ryan stated that the City of Chanhassen was rewarded with the Government Finance
Officers Association (GOFA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
for the 2023 Fiscal Year. She thanked the City staff for their work.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Kimber
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 30
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated November 25, 2024
2. Approve City Council Minutes dated December 9, 2024
3. Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated December 18, 2024
4. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated October 18, 2024
5. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated November 15, 2024
6. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated November 13, 2024
7. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated October 22, 2024
8. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated November 26, 2024
9. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated December 3, 2024
10. Approve Claims Paid dated January 13, 2025
11. Adopt 2025 Legislative Priorities
12. Appoint Acting Mayor
13. Designate Official Newspaper
14. Appointments to the Fire Relief Association Board of Trustees
15. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Federal Background Checks Joint Powers
Agreement
16. e-PLANSOFT License Agreement
17. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Carver County for Cardboard Drop Off
18. Arbor Day Proclamation
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19. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property
owner at 7320 Longview Circle
20. Approve Publication of Request for Qualifications for Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center
Architect Services
21. Resolution 2025-01: Approve Contract for 2025 City Tree Contractor with Pro Tree Expert
Arborists
22. Resolution 2025-02: Construction Materials Testing Contract for MMSW Roundabout
Project
23. Resolution 2025-03: Declaring Official Depositories for City Funds
24. Resolution 2025-04: Hennepin County Hazard Mitigation Plan
25. Resolution 2025-05: Authorization of Electronic Transfer of Funds
26. Resolution 2025-06: Designating Official Authorized to Declare Official Intent Under
Reimbursement Bond Regulations
27. Resolution 2025-07: Solar on Public Buildings Grant
28. Resolution 2025-08: RAISE Grant Application for Pleasant View Road Improvement
Project.
29. Approve the proposed minor PUD amendment for signage at Seven Forty-One Crossing
Planned Unit Development
30. Adopt Ordinance 740: Amending Chapter 20 Regulating Group Homes as a Conditional
Use
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
1. Citizen Action Request – Matt Stellmacher
Mayor Ryan commented that Matt Stellmacher was absent, but City staff would follow up with
him directly.
Jennifer Ray discussed concerns about insecticides for mosquito control impacting other animals,
such as bluebirds. She explained her experience attending the Public Accuracy Tests (PAT) in
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Chanhassen and expressed concerns about not being able to take pictures or video during the
PAT. She was also concerned with party balance during the PAT.
Pamela McGrann discussed the proposal to develop additional homes draining to Pleasant View
Road. She encouraged the consideration of speed bumps on Pleasant View Road to help prevent
speeding and additional ways to optimize safety when there were construction vehicles.
Linda Paulson suggested utilizing goats to reduce brush and undergrowth. She requested that
they not get rid of the lane that goes through the center of Chanhassen for additional space for
fire trucks to pass. She expressed concerns about fire safety in Chanhassen after the California
fires. She discussed her experience with election rules.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES.
1. Quarterly Fire Department Update
Fire Chief Andrew Heger updated the Council on the operations during the 4th quarter. He
reviewed the calls of service. He stated that there was an uptick in fires during cold weather and
reviewed three structure fires that occurred in December. He discussed personnel changes and an
abbreviated hiring process. He explained how the businesses and residents in the community
could utilize the Community Connect Portal to assist the Fire Department in their response
during an incident.
Mayor Ryan asked how the Fire Department could proactively share the tool online and with
area businesses. Fire Chief Andrew Heger responded that they shared it in newsletters, on Social
Media, and with fliers at Coffee with a Cop. He stated that when they complete fire inspections
in 2025, they will share the program with businesses.
Mayor Ryan asked what happens when people move. Fire Chief Andrew Heger answered that
the Fire Department could delete accounts as necessary. Account holders will get a reminder
after 12 months to review their profile. If the account holder does not review their profile
regularly after a set timeframe, the account will be inactive.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. Ordinance 738: Adopting the 2025 Fee Schedule and Resolution No. 2025-09 Approving
Summary Publication of Ordinance Adopting 2025 Fee Schedule
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager, reviewed the changes to the 2025 fee schedule. The changes
are consistent as discussed in the budget review in 2024.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
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Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt the Ordinance Adopting the 2025 Fee Schedule and the Resolution
Approving Summary publication of Ordinance Adopting 2025 Fee Schedule. All voted in
favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2. Resolution 2025-10: Approve Vacation of Public Drainage and Utility Easements within
the Civic Campus property development
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, summarized the existing plat and the new
plat for the Chanhassen Civic Campus.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt a Resolution Approving the Vacation of Public Drainage and Utility
Easements, Over Multiple Easement Areas Within the Civic Campus Property
Development Legally Described as, Lot 1, Block 1 Schneider Park 2nd Addition and Lot 2,
Block 1 Schneider Park 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plats thereof, Carver
County, Minnesota. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilmember Kimber reviewed the excellent work that Councilmember McDonald did with
Southwest Transit and recognized the contributions he made as the Chair of the Committee.
Councilmember McDonald thanked Councilmember Kimber for the comments.
Mayor Ryan requested that Fire Chief Andrew Hagar pass along a thank you note to the fire
department members who showed a young girl the fire station.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
1. Quarterly Financial Update
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
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1. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District 2024 Summary
2. 1-Year Advanced Notice for 2026 Street Improvement Projects
3. End of Year Galpin Boulevard Improvement Project Letter
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember McDonald 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 7:48 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk