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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,
BLOCK 1, ARBORETUM BUSINESS PARK 7TH 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
Wednesday, August 15th 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