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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, Jill Sinclair,
and Andrea McDowell Poehler
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Conrad Fiskness 2385 Bridle Creek Circle
Mike and Andi McGonagill 2451 Hunter Drive
Suzanne Hunt 1521 Lake Susan Hills Drive
Baro Egh Thiede 2091 Hennepin Avenue, Glencoe
Dale Hayne 7510 Cahill Road, Edina
Dennis Scheppmann 6740 Lakeway Drive
Shelley Berken 6820 Diamond Court
David & Jeff Allen 6870 Lake Harrison Circle
Jessica Hansgen 7555 Walnut Curve
Meghan Davy Chan Villager
Cristin Maschka 2086 Majestic Way
Ladd Conrad 6625 Horseshoe Curve
Donna & Brian Strauss 6840 Lucy Ridge Lane
Sue Bogan 7757 Butter? Court
Janet Taylor 2051 Blue? Lane
Paul Engebretson 7050 Tecumseh Lane
Erika LaBarge 7050 Tecumseh Lane
Mack Titess 2747 Century Trail
Mauricio Goes 6930 Ruby Lane
Mark Phillips 1760 Lucy Ridge Court
Brian & Donna Strauss 6840 Lucy Ridge Lane
Michelle & Matthew Myers 7421 Windmill Dive
Greg Andrews 6895 Ruby Lane
Steve Barnes 7100 Utica Lane
Peter Polingo 1981 Topaz Drive
Jay & Ann Marie Gerczak 1941 Topaz Drive
Tom K. Lannom 6920 Ruby Lane
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Bark Klick 7116 Utica Lane
Dale & Gloria Carlson 6900 Utica Lane
Steve Wallace 6900 Lucy Ridge Lane
Kris Lenk 6895 Lucy Ridge Lane
Joanne & Bill Lambrecht 6990 Utica Lane
Michael Bierden 2300 Lukewood Drive
Linda Zabrosky 2940 Highwood Drive
Eric Hamborg 18612 Topaz Drive
Mark Gilk 6890 Ruby Lane
Matt & Deb Chambers 2169 Red Fox Circle
Lora & Tony Hicks 6910 Ruby Lane
M.J. & Allan Olson 7461 Windmill Drive
Cheree Theisen 2072 Majestic Way
Serena O’Brien 6879 Ruby Lane
Deirdre & Dake Chatfield 2200 Majestic Way
Adam & Steph Tollefson 4000 Stratford Ridge
Jeff Ische 25365 Smithtown Road, Shorewood
Wittas 24625 Yellowstone Trail, Shorewood
Jim Fredrickson & Michelle Treptar 6935 Ruby Lane
Jeff & Stacey Morken 6945 Ruby Lane
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to approve the agenda as
modified to table item G-2, Control Concepts. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated July 9, 2018
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated June 26, 2018
3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated July 17, 2018
4. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Request: St. Hubert’s Catholic
Community; Harvest Festival on September 15, 2018
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Don Amorosi, 2368 Grays Landing Road, Wayzata, speaking
as the father of Archer Amorosi who was killed by Carver County Deputies, requested that the
City form and fund if necessary an independent committee that reports to the city council and is
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comprised of a representative from social services, the area crisis center, law enforcement, and a
council member as well as a mental health professional, a parent, a student, an educator and a
member of the press. He asked that the committee’s charge should be to evaluate the
circumstances around this tragedy, identify breakdown’s and opportunities for improvement and
make recommendations to better systems, procedures, protocol and training which may reduce if
not eliminate something like this from happening ever again.
PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE VACATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MINGER ADDITION (2300 LUKEWOOD DRIVE).
Jill Sinclair presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ryan asked if other lots in
this neighborhood are impacted by the conservation easement. Mayor Laufenburger opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2018-40: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council adopts the resolution approving the vacation of a portion of conservation
easement legally described as the northerly 50 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Minger Addition
according to the recorded plat thereof, Carver County, Minnesota. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
GALPIN PROPERTY: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPM,ENT CONCEPT PLAN
REVIEW.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Todd
Hoffman discussed the City’s Park System Master Plan and the Comprehensive Plan and how it
affects this development. City Engineer Paul Oehme, filling in for the Water Resources
Coordinator, discussed how development affects the water quality of Lake Lucy and Lake Ann.
Councilman McDonald asked for clarification of the street connection with the neighborhood to
the north of this development. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about blending the new
development with the surrounding neighborhoods. Councilman Campion asked about signage
regarding the stub street going through in the future. Mayor Laufenburger asked about the traffic
study, and how the property being preserved around Lake Ann and Lake Lucy will be conveyed
to the City of Chanhassen. Representing the applicant, Joe Jablonski with Lennar Corporation
addressed issues related to how Lennar was chosen by the estate of Prince Rogers Nelson to
develop the property, and outlined the work that’s been performed on the property to date.
Councilmember Ryan voiced her disappointment in not being presented a Plan C from Lennar.
Councilman Campion asked about the purchase of 10 acres on the north side of the property
abutting Lake Lucy. Mayor Laufenburger asked the developer if he was prepared to work with
city staff to address the 13 pages of issues and where examples of the empty nester villa homes
are located before opening up the meeting for public comments. Matthew Myers, 7421
Windmill Drive asked if the City could buy 41 acres of the property for the park and not do the
density transfer. Brian Strauss, 6840 Lucy Ridge Lane, who had submitted a letter to the
council, raised additional points regarding current zoning as rural residential, road connections to
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the northern neighborhood, buffers, and that road connections be made to Galpin Boulevard.
Greg Andrews, 6895 Ruby Lane questioned the accuracy of the water quality study done on
Lake Lucy and expressed concerns with Lake Ann, wildlife, and that he was not aware and not in
favor of the stub street connection. He described where he lived in California where space is
provided between developments for emergency access. Jessica Hansgen, 7555 Walnut Curve
expressed concern with the increase in traffic, and discussed how her family uses their property.
Cheree Theisen, 2072 Majestic Way, having built her home in 1995 discussed wildlife in the
area, traffic and water issues. Barb Klick, 7116 Utica Lane, having been a nurse for 40 years
urged everyone to have a health care directive, before discussing her use of Lake Ann and
suggested the use of guide posts to help preserve green space. Cheree Theisen addressed
preservation of the tree line on Prince’s property. Jay Gerczak, 1941 Topaz Drive stated the
council has heard enough about the environmental and safety concerns, but his main issue is with
the process and the fact that he did not receive a notice for the Planning Commission meeting.
Peter Polingo, 1981 Topaz Drive asked that the council listen to their concerns regarding not
connecting the subdivisions, building a quality community, making sure safety is fundamental,
and traffic congestion. Jon Hebeisen asked two rhetorical questions. One, where is it written
that Lennar or whoever buys this property has to build 200 houses? And two, what does the City
get in return for saving the 94 acres of parkland? The public comment period was closed.
Council members provided direction for the developer and city staff on how to proceed.
CONTROL CONCEPTS: APPROVE SITE PLAN WITH A VARIANCE FOR LOT 2,
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BLOCK 1, ARBORETUM BUSINESS PARK 7 ADDITION.
This item was tabled.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilman McDonald provided an update on the
Chanhassen Red Birds going into the State Tournament. Mayor Laufenburger discussed that
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Wednesday, August 15 is Chanhassen Day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and that
Monday, August 20th there will be a special City Council meeting to discuss funding options for
the pavement management program.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion 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 9:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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