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we needed something or wanted something you were there for us and for everybody in the city
and a good chance…
Mayor Ryan: Thank you. And last but certainly not least, Barbara Nevin. I know Barbara had
hoped to be here tonight but there we are, we see her in Zoom so nice to see you Barbara. Our
condolences. Barbara Nevin was appointed to the Senior Commission in 2006 and was it’s
chairman and valued member of the commission. Her accomplishments include approached
Chanhassen businesses and advocated for installation of the senior center parking spots. She
volunteered at numerous city functions such as the 3rd of July Business Expo, Arbor Day tree
planting, Memorial Day fund raising for the wounded warrior and many other social and service
programs. Volunteered on the 4th of July bingo event sponsored by the commission and was a
primary commissioner that contacted businesses asking for contributions for the 4th of July bingo
prizes. She mentored students through the Strive program, volunteered as an active member of
the Triad, a partnership between law enforcement, the community and the senior citizen
community, all working together to keep our senior citizens safe. She facilitated meetings with
the Rotary Club to raise funds for services geared towards seniors. She volunteered her time at
numerous city events to serve as a greeter, server, or any way she might be needed. She served
and promoted services for all of our veterans and especially the senior veterans. She educated
herself on topics to better serve seniors by attending workshops such as Older Adult Mental
Health. Your support to the senior center is evident and these are just a few of the things you did
that made life better and more comfortable for our senior community. You’ve been an
instrumental member of the commission. The seniors in Chanhassen were very fortunate. Very
fortunate and honored to have you on their team. Thank you Barbara.
Barbara Nevin: Thank you Elise very much.
Mayor Ryan: And here is your Maple Leaf Award and we will get it to you. I don’t know if you
can see it anywhere.
Barbara Nevin: Thank you. I can thank you.
Mayor Ryan: That is it for public announcements. Again thank you to all of our commissions.
You are a valuable asset to both the council and the community at large.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendation:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated May 11, 2020
2. Resolution #2020-33: Project 20-05 2020 Street Improvement Project, Approve Plans
and Specifications; Authorize Ad for Bids
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3. Resolution #2020-34: Project 20-03 Lake Lucy Road Rehabilitation, Approve Plans and
Specifications; Authorize Ad for Bids
4. Ordinance 654: Approve a Request to Amend PUD at 7801 Audubon Road (Paisley
Park)
5. Ordinance 655: Adopt Slow No Wake Ordinance
6. Resolution #2020-35: Approve Labor Agreement with Local 49 International Union of
Operating Engineers
7. Approve Temporary Outdoor Seating Policy
8. Approve Temporary Modification of the Licensed Premises to serve On-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor in Tequila Butcher’s Parking Lot
9. Resolution #2020-36: Support for Construction of a Roundabout on TH 41 at
Minnetonka Middle School West
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMMING MODIFICATIONS.
Todd Hoffman: Thank you. Mayor Ryan, members of the City Council, tonight this is an update
on the parks and recreation programming modification. The recommendation tonight is that the
City Council authorizes the opening of all athletic facilities to groups of 10 or less effective June
1, 2020. The motion to serve smaller group interaction and training with no large practices,
scrimmages or games allowed. User groups, and that would be athletic associations, sporting
teams, baseball teams, other organizations that want to use the fields. User groups would be
required to provide a return to play safe protocol document outlining safety for their players and
coaches. Approval by the City Council is a simple majority vote. Little background of this. On
May 11th the City Council authorized the cancellation of public recreation events, gatherings and
closed public recreation facilities including athletic fields. That cancellation was in the best
interest of the public and well being of our community. Athletic associations have stayed
engaged with the community. They would like to see at least some small group practice. Some
of them will take advantage of this. Some may not. On May 13th Governor Walz issued
Executive Order 20-56 which included language related to public gatherings and
athletic/sporting events. The current recommended use of the City of Chanhassen’s outdoor
athletic facilities would include only small gatherings at this time. Larger practices, scrimmages
would be prohibited. The City would wait for additional action from the State prior to
forwarding a new recommendation to the City Council and again the recommendation given