CC Minutes 10-11-21CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilman Campion, Councilman
McDonald, Councilwoman Rehm, and Councilwoman Schubert.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Kelly Strey, Finance Director; Ari
Lyksett, Communications Manager; Don Johnson, Fire Chief; Kate Aanenson, Community
Development Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director; Kim Meuwissen, City
Clerk; and Andrea McDowell Poehler, City Attorney.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
MN State Representative Greg Boe 1846 Plymouth Lane
Ryan Quade 6354 Oxbow Bend
Mayor Ryan asked the City Council if there were any modifications or additions to the agenda.
There were no changes to the published agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded
that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated September 27, 2021
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 21, 2021
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated August 24, 2021
4. Approve Claims Paid October 11, 2021
5. Approve a Request to Amend Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 88-17 to Expand an Existing
Outdoor Storage Area at 7851 Park Drive (Lakeshore Equipment)
6. Resolution 2021-57: Approve 2022 Service Agreement for Joint Assessment with Carver
County Assessor
7. Resolution 2021-58: Approve Replacement of Fire Department Self Contained Breathing
8. Resolution 2021-59: 2021 Fleet Purchase
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
1. Representative Greg Boe
State Representative Greg Boe, representing District 47B which is a good portion of
Chanhassen, Victoria, and all of Chaska, shared a summary of the 2021 legislative session with
the City Council, stating they finished the annual budget on time as it needs to be done by July 1
and got it done without any tax increases. The Statewide education budget was also passed and
increased spending for the education system by 4.45% which is the largest increase in 15 years,
also without a tax increase. Mr. Boe noted they also ended the peacetime emergency powers; he
thinks that is important because he is a big believer in local control. He continues to work for
small businesses as many are struggling to find and retain adequate work force and keep their
head above water after the negative impact of Covid-19. He asked the public to continue to
support local businesses, bars, restaurants, and all types. Mr. Boe stated there were many efforts
in the last year to restrict law enforcement and their ability to do their jobs. He is pleased to say
that some of the most onerous language was not passed, but there were also some bills that
should have passed and did not. One bill called for an increase in penalty for anyone committing
a crime with a gun for the benefit of a criminal gang which did not pass, and another called for
an increase in penalty for anyone caught with a gun who is not legally allowed to have a gun
which also did not pass. Mr. Boe said many of the border communities are struggling as
surrounding states are hesitant to send law enforcement into Minnesota on a joint response
request because of the problems in Minnesota, the laws they have and the laws they are not
passing. He wants to be sure they continue to support their law enforcement. Mr. Boe highlighted
bills he co-authored this year including funding for Highway 212 and House File 1544 which is
on the bonding tour stop.
2. Joe McLellan Citizen Action Request
Mayor Ryan noted they will enter the Citizen Action Request into the record and Staff will
follow up.
3. Mark Schmidt Citizen Action Request
Mayor Ryan noted they will enter the Citizen Action Request into the record and Staff will
follow up.
4. Ryan Quade has been a resident since 2018 and said boat storage brings him before the City
Council tonight. He has had a boat since he could drive, and has lived in Mound, Orono, and
other areas across the west metro. He has always had the ability to store his boat outside and
struggles with the decision and current law in place regarding boat storage where it is required to
be on the side of the home. He has had discussions with neighbors and they do not understand
why it could be stored to the side of one’s home versus in the driveway. He would ask the City