PC SUM 2011 09 20
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
WORK SESSION – CITY TOUR/SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Planning Commission
: Andrew Aller, Tom Doll, Kevin Ellsworth, Lisa Hokkanen, Kim
Tennyson, Kathleen Thomas, and Mark Undestad.
Environmental Commission
: Amy Wenner, Matthew Myers, Denny Hansen, Bob Kircher,
Katie Mahannah, and David Christianson.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Environmental Commissioner Glenn Kaufmann.
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Sharmeen Al-Jaff,
Senior Planner; Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator;
Angie Kairies, Planner I; Joe Shamla, Project Engineer; and Jill Sinclair, Environmental
Resource Specialist.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
None
6:00 P.M. –
The entire group assembled innorthwest City Hallparking lot for a tour of various
sites throughout the City.
LAKE DRIVE BUSINESS CENTER/LAKE SUSAN PARK
Members assembled near the regional storm water pond in Lake Susan Park.
Terry Jeffery discussed the city’s storm water system for the watershed area that is sent to the
treatment pond in the park. He explained how the system cannot accommodate the amount of
water that is sent to it and that there is a need to reduce the amount of storm water that comes
through the system.
THE PRESERVE
Members assembled at the City Lift Station #24 and walked the Bluff Creek Trail to a location
below The Preserve development.
Terry Jeffery explained the City’s efforts in erosion control as part of developments. He noted
that the City has recently changed its erosion control ordinance to require the builders to provide
erosion control measures.
Kate Aanenson explained about the City’s planning efforts in protecting the Bluff Creek
Corridor. She pointed out that Bluff Creek is an important environmental corridor in the
Planning Commission Summary – September 20, 2011
community not only for water quality issues but also as an animal habitat. The City is trying to
protect it through the adoption of the Bluff Creek Overlay District and through its review of
development along it. The Bluff Creek corridor extends from Lake Minnewashta to the
Minnesota River.
KERBER POND PARK – LAREDO DRIVE
Members assembled on Laredo Drive and walked down the trail to the overlook area of Kerber
pond.
Terry Jeffery described the rain garden system along the trail. He discussed some construction
issues that occurred during the project.
The group returned to City Hall 7:15 p.m.
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
Terry Jeffery made a PowerPoint presentation on Surface Water Management and the items
discussed in the tour. Additionally, he presented information about the western Lotus Lake
watershed improvement projects.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Robert Generous