CC Minutes 11-8-21CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilman Campion, Councilwoman
Rehm, and Councilwoman Schubert.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman McDonald.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Kelly Strey, Finance Director; Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Charlie
Howley, Public Works Director/City Clerk; Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director;
George Bender, Assistant City Engineer; Don Johnson, Fire Chief; Andrea McDowell Poehler,
City Attorney; and Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Representative Kelly Morrison
Mack Titus, 2747 Century Trail
David Gatto, 9631 Foxford Road
Mayor Ryan noted Thursday, November 11 is Veterans Day and on behalf of City Council she
thanked all of the U.S. servicemen and servicewomen who have served and are currently serving,
noting they are heroes.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Schubert seconded
that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council minutes dated October 25, 2021
2. Receive Park & Recreation Commission Minutes dated September 28, 2021
3. Approve Claims Paid November 8, 2021
4. Resolution 2021-66: Authorize Contract for 2021 Stormwater Pond Maintenance Project
5. Approve a Request for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Grading in Excess of 1,000 Cubic
Yards for the Creation of a Berm on Property Located at 9631 Foxford Road
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6. Assignment of Development Contract for Lotus Woods
7. Authorize Execution of Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Lot 2, Block 1, Crossroads
of Chanhassen Development
8. Approve the Park & Recreation Program Severe Weather Guidelines, Updated October 2021
9. Approve Letter of Support for University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum "Farm at the
Arb" Parking Expansion Project
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
1. Representative Kelly Morrison
Representative Kelly Morrison provided a session update, noting the State has endured
challenges. During these partisan times, Minnesota has crafted a bipartisan compromise budget
in each of the past two sessions and they have done it as the only divided legislature in the
country. Highlights of the budget focused on Covid and recovering from the impacts of the
pandemic on the economy, small businesses, and people. She stated ultimately, the House,
Senate, and the Governor came together to craft Minnesota’s $52 billion budget. Higher
revenues than expected and some federal money made some of this possible. Representative
Morrison gave highlights of some of the Omnibus bills, noting she served on two health
committees. She gave summaries on bills affecting health and human services in the State,
including dental reform, enhanced asthma services, homelessness and recuperative care, youth
tobacco use prevention, telehealth, expanded access to those geographically isolated, and mental
health services. In terms of K12 education, the final bill included 2.45% and 2% increases in the
general education formula over the next two years and made one of the largest funding increases
for public education in almost two decades. She shared the public safety and judiciary bill were
combined into one and attempted to strike a balance between addressing police accountability
while ensuring adequate funding so law enforcement can do its job well, and protecting those
most impacted by the criminal justice system. Representative Morrison shared about other bills
including environmental, food packaging, emerald ash borer management, aquatic invasive
species, the lawns to legumes pollinator program, investments to support veterans and preventing
suicide and homelessness, restorative justice, and significant Covid and economic relief for
essentials workers and businesses hit hard by the pandemic. Finally, she said the tax bill included
$1 billion in tax cuts and relief. Representative Morrison noted local projects she was involved in
including the Excelsior Commons Restoration, critical water infrastructure needs in Tonka Bay
and Minnetonka Beach, funding to Spring Park for critical water infrastructure, and Deephaven
to repair a dangerous bridge. She is pleased that the bill to provide funding to address the
problematic and dangerous intersection at the entrance to Minnetonka Middle School West
(MMW) went through as a grant to Carver County to help rebuild a much-needed roundabout for
pedestrian, bike, driver safety, and easing of backups that occur at drop-off and pick-up time.
Representative Morrison stated it is an honor to represent the District in the House and asked