PC SUM 2009 02 03 Work Session
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
WORK SESSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 3, 2009
Chairman Papke called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Larson, Mark Undestad, Denny Laufenburger, Kurt Papke,
and Kathleen Thomas.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dan Keefe, Kevin Dillon.
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Alyson Fauske,
Assistant City Engineer; Angie Auseth, Planner I
APPROVE OF MINUTES: Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated January 6, 2009 as presented.
WORK SESSION
Alyson Fauske presented a video, prepared by MnDot, discussing the Modern Roundabout.
Questions following video:
1.Where in the city would roundabouts work?
2.Where would they not be appropriate?
3.Is there a maximum speed limit in roundabouts?
4.Can we increase the number of roads entering roundabouts? Examples in Minnesota have
four roads entering.
5.Has Public Safety given any input for appropriate intersections for safety concerns?
6.Are there safety concerns for weather, winter vs. summer?
7.What are the plowing concerns, if any?
8.What is the cost comparison for roundabouts vs. a traditional intersection?
9.What should be placed in the center of the roundabout island to deter motorists from crossing
over; landscaping or public art?
10.Does the city use the guidelines provided by the state for the use and construction of
roundabouts?
11.Is there a situation where the Planning Commission can influence potential sites?
12.Does the state provide any incentives for roundabouts vs. traditional intersections?
Chairman Papke adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Angie Auseth