Chanhassen public meetings in 2024

City Council Special Meeting

The Chanhassen City Council will consider a Consent Agenda that bundles several routine approvals into a single motion. Items include a first amendment to a development contract with Roers Chanhassen Bennett, Harlow, and Fund Manager LLCs, encroachment agreements for a private road in the Market Street Addition and for improvements in a public drainage easement, and stormwater maintenance and operations agreements with the same Roers entities. The Council will also declare a vacancy on the Commission on Aging. General business and correspondence will follow.

• Approve First Amendment to Development Contract with Roers Chanhassen Bennett Apartment Owner LLC, Roers Chanhassen Harlow Apartment Owner LLC, and Roers Chanhassen Fund Manager LLC
• Approve Encroachment Agreement for Private Road within Outlot A, Chanhassen Market Street Addition
• Approve Encroachment Agreement for private improvements in a public drainage and utility easement
• Approve Stormwater Maintenance and Operations Agreements with Roers Chanhassen Harlow Apartments Owner, LLC and Roers Chanhassen Bennett Apartments Owner, LLC
• Declare Vacancy on Commission on Aging

The Chanhassen City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved all five consent agenda items, including amendments to development contracts and encroachment agreements with Roers apartment entities, stormwater maintenance agreements, and declaring a vacancy on the Commission on Aging. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved First Amendment to Development Contract with Roers Chanhassen entities (5-0)
• Approved Encroachment Agreement for Private Road within Outlot A, Chanhassen Market Street Addition (5-0)
• Approved Encroachment Agreement for private improvements in a public drainage and utility easement (5-0)
• Approved Stormwater Maintenance and Operations Agreements with Roers Chanhassen Harlow and Bennett Apartments (5-0)
• Declared vacancy on Commission on Aging (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing to approve the 2025 final budget, the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, and the tax levy. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis business licensing and local area sales tax.

• Truth-in-Taxation public hearing for 2025 Budget and Tax Levy
• Cooperative Agreement with Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District for Upper Riley Creek Ecological Enhancement Project (City share estimated at $143,000)
• Proposed Decant Facility construction estimated at $758,000
• Contract for 2025 Policing Services with Carver County Sheriff's Office
• Ordinances amending cannabis business licensing and regulation

The City Council approved the 2025 final budget of $61.1 million, the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, and the final 2024 tax levy, collectible in 2025. They also adopted an ordinance imposing a local sales and use tax to fund the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center, and approved a cooperative agreement for the Upper Riley Creek Ecological Enhancement Project. An ordinance regulating cannabis business licensing was adopted, but a related ordinance on zoning for cannabis businesses was tabled for further discussion. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved 2025 final budget, 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, and final 2024 tax levy (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 737 imposing local sales and use tax (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 736 regulating cannabis business licensing, temporary events, and low-potency hemp edibles (4-0)
• Tabled ordinance amending Chapters 1, 11, and 20 on cannabis business zoning (4-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District for Upper Riley Creek project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-21 including 2025 policing contract with Carver County Sheriff's Office (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a final review of the proposed 2025 levy, budgets, and Capital Improvement Program. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the vacation of roadway, drainage, and utility easements.

• Final review of proposed 2025 Levy, Budgets, and CIP
• Public hearing on vacating a perpetual roadway easement at Lot 6, Section 5, Township 116, Range 23
• Public hearing on vacating drainage and utility easements at 7506 Erie Avenue
• Awarding bids for Civic Campus Bid Package 3: Irrigation & Landscaping, Metal Railings
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Rotary Club of Chanhassen for February 1, 2025

The Chanhassen City Council approved consent items, including minutes, claims, a utility easement, a temporary liquor license, and bids for civic campus landscaping and railings. The council also held public hearings to vacate a roadway easement and a portion of public drainage and utility easements, and voted to enter a closed session regarding land acquisition.

• Approved consent agenda items 1 through 8 (5-0)
• Adopted a resolution vacating a perpetual roadway easement for the Waterview plat (5-0)
• Adopted a resolution vacating portions of public drainage and utility easements at 7506 Erie Avenue (5-0)
• Approved moving into closed session to discuss the acquisition of PID 25.0960440 (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review preliminary 2025 utility fund budgets and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. Members will also discuss zoning amendments for group homes in Rural Residential and Agricultural Estate districts.

• Proposed zoning changes for group homes serving 7 to 16 persons in RR and A-2 districts
• Public hearing for Crimson Bay Road Improvement Project plans and specifications
• Contract award for lobbying services to Lockridge Grindal Nauen
• Adoption of an AI Policy
• Vacation of public drainage and utility easements at 6630 and 6660 Horseshoe Curve

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution ordering improvements and authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for the Crimson Bay Road Improvement Project No. 23-02. The council also approved a consent agenda including the adoption of an AI policy, a 2025 meeting schedule, and a lobbying services contract. A separate resolution approving the vacation of public drainage and utility easements at Rook Place was also passed unanimously.

• Approved Crimson Bay Road Improvement Project plans (5-0)
• Approved vacation of drainage/utility easements at Rook Place (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 City Meeting Schedule (5-0)
• Adopted AI Policy (5-0)
• Awarded lobbying services contract to Lockridge Grindal Naeun (5-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement at 1500 Pembroke Pass (5-0)
• Approved Microsoft Office365 license renewal (5-0)
• Approved claims paid dated November 18, 2024 (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting to Canvass the General Election

The City Council is meeting to canvass the general election. The primary purpose is to certify the election results via Resolution 2024-XX.

• Resolution 2024-XX: Certifying Results of General Election held on November 5, 2024

City Council

The council will hold a work session to discuss several policy topics, including a cannabis ordinance, a pickleball court location, and a Highway 7 corridor update. After the work session, the Economic Development Authority will consider minutes and a resolution to approve agreements for refinancing the Lake at Chanhassen TIF project. The consent agenda includes approvals for a rooftop solar contract, a fireworks permit, and a liquor license for The OG Coffee & Wine Bar. Public hearings will address delinquent utility accounts and the liquor license request.

• Resolution Approving Certain Agreements Regarding Refinancing of the Lake at Chanhassen TIF Project
• Authorization of Contract for the Rooftop Solar Project on the proposed new City Hall
• Approval of Fireworks Show Permit for the Feast of St. Hubert on November 2, 2024
• Approve On-Sale Beer & Wine Liquor License for The OG Coffee & Wine, LLC, DBA The O.G. Coffee & Wine Bar located at 600 Market Street, Suite 110
• Resolution 2024-XX; Authorize condemnation of land associated with the TH 41 Roundabout project

The Chanhassen City Council approved all 12 consent agenda items unanimously (5-0), including Resolution 2024-65 authorizing condemnation of land for the TH 41 Roundabout project, a rooftop solar contract for the proposed new City Hall, and an amendment to the Children's Learning Adventure Planned Unit Development. The council also adopted Resolution 2024-68 certifying delinquent utility accounts and code enforcement charges to the County Auditor (5-0), and approved an on-sale beer and wine license for The O.G. Coffee & Wine Bar at 600 Market Street, Suite 110 (5-0). No general business was conducted; the meeting included quarterly fire and law enforcement updates and a presentation on the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center referendum on the November ballot.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-12, including minutes, claims, permits, and agreements (5-0)
• Resolution 2024-65: Authorized condemnation of land for the TH 41 Roundabout project (5-0)
• Resolution 2024-66: Applied for MnDOT Active Transportation Planning Assistance Grant (5-0)
• Resolution 2024-67: Authorized participation in exploring a Transportation Management Organization along TH 7 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance XXX amending the Children's Learning Adventure Planned Unit Development (5-0)
• Resolution 2024-68: Certified delinquent utility accounts and code enforcement charges to the County Auditor (5-0)
• Approved on-sale beer and wine liquor license for The O.G. Coffee & Wine Bar at 600 Market Street, Suite 110 (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposal for citywide speed limit reductions and review a budget update for the General Fund. The body will also consider several development contracts and encroachment agreements.

• Citywide speed limit reduction proposal discussion
• Conceptual development review for 6535 Peaceful Lane (Pleasant View Pointe)
• Development contract for Avienda Townhomes Addition
• Cooperative Grant Agreement with Great River Greening for Lake Ann Park Preserve
• Call for improvement hearing for Crimson Bay Road Improvements Project

The Chanhassen City Council unanimously approved a 13-item consent agenda, including encroachment agreements, a contract amendment for Lake Ann Park Preserve, a development contract for Avienda Townhomes Addition, and resolutions for a grant agreement and an improvement hearing. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a presentation on domestic violence services and discussion of election parking.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-13 (5-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement at 8831 Lake Susan Court
• Approved encroachment agreement at 8634 Valley View Court
• Approved encroachment agreement at 7576 Walnut Curve
• Approved contract amendment with SEH for Lake Ann Park Preserve
• Approved development contract for Avienda Townhomes Addition
• Approved contract for Bluetooth card readers at Public Works
• Approved resolution for cooperative grant with Great River Greening

City Council

The Chanhassen City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approving a contract with MadisonAI and authorizing a contract for the Galpin Boulevard retaining wall replacement. Other items include approving work session minutes, receiving commission minutes, and discussing updates on the Lake Ann Park Preserve, Civic Campus playground, and Market Boulevard reconstruction. The meeting also features a work session, public announcements, and a citizen action request.

• Approve contract with MadisonAI
• Award contract for Galpin Blvd retaining wall replacement
• Approve a Conditional Use Permit for a contracting yard at 1591 Park Road
• Resolution to authorize design and construction services for 2024 Stormwater Pond Improvement Project
• Ordinance amendments to City Code on council compensation and lawful gambling regulation

The Chanhassen City Council approved all 14 consent agenda items unanimously (3-0), including the Avienda Townhomes preliminary and final plat, a contract with MadisonAI, purchase of electronic message boards, a retaining wall replacement contract, a conditional use permit for a contracting yard, and ordinances on council compensation and lawful gambling. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-14 unanimously (3-0)
• Approved Avienda Townhomes preliminary and final plat
• Approved contract with MadisonAI
• Authorized purchase of electronic message boards
• Awarded contract for Galpin Blvd retaining wall replacement
• Approved conditional use permit for contracting yard at 1591 Park Road
• Adopted Resolution 2024-61 for stormwater pond improvement design services
• Adopted Ordinance 733 amending council compensation and Ordinance X34 on lawful gambling

City Council

The council will discuss the preliminary 2025 levy and general fund budget, updates on the Highway 5 project and Bluff Creek Drive development concept, and schedule future work sessions. Public hearings will consider a sanitary sewer lift station improvement and a vacation of easements for the Roers property. A resolution will address a pedestrian crossing improvement on Minnewashta Parkway at Kings Road.

• Presentation of Preliminary 2025 Levy and General Fund Budget
• Highway 5 Project Update
• Bluff Creek Drive Development Concept Update
• Public Hearing: Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. 33 Improvement Project
• Resolution: Approve improved pedestrian crossing on Minnewashta Parkway at Kings Road

The Chanhassen City Council approved adding stop signs with increased striping at the Minnewashta Parkway and Kings Road intersection, with a 4-0 vote (Councilmember McDonald voted nay). The council also tabled a resolution for the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. 33 Improvement Project, adopted a resolution to vacate drainage and utility easements for the Roers development, and approved the preliminary 2025 levy and general fund budget.

• Approved stop signs with increased striping at Minnewashta Parkway and Kings Road (4-0, McDonald nay)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-XX for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. 33 Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-58 to vacate public drainage and utility easements in Roers property development (5-0)
• Approved preliminary 2025 levy and general fund budget (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, liquor license, and encroachment agreement (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the early draft of the 2025 General Fund Budget and Levy. The body is also deciding on intersection control or pedestrian crossing improvements at Minnewashta Parkway and Kings Road.

• Review of 2025 General Fund Budget and Levy
• Proposed intersection control or pedestrian crossing at Minnewashta Parkway and Kings Road
• Public hearing for on-sale beer and wine liquor license for Artistic Timber LLC at 7882 Market Boulevard
• Declaration of intent for municipal water and sewer service to 7050 Kings Road
• Call for public improvement hearing for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. 33 Project

The Chanhassen City Council voted 4-0 to table a decision on pedestrian crossing improvements at Minnewashta Parkway and Kings Road until the September 9, 2024 meeting. Two competing motions—one for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and one for stop signs—both failed in 2-2 votes. The council also approved an on-sale beer and wine liquor license for Board & Brush Creative Studio and removed a water/sewer service declaration for 7050 Kings Road from the agenda.

• Tabled pedestrian crossing improvement decision at Minnewashta Parkway & Kings Road until Sept 9 (4-0)
• Motion for RRFB and road painting at Minnewashta Parkway & Kings Road failed (2-2)
• Motion for stop signs at Minnewashta Parkway & Kings Road failed (2-2)
• Approved on-sale beer & wine liquor license for Artistic Timber LLC, DBA Board & Brush Creative Studio (4-0)
• Removed Resolution 2024-XX (water/sewer service to 7050 Kings Road) from agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, gambling permits, radio encryption, and lift station hearing (5-0)

City Council

The Chanhassen City Council will hold a work session to interview youth applicants for open commission seats and discuss the ballot language for a proposed 0.5% sales tax to fund a new community center. The council will also consider routine approvals, contracts, and ordinances, including a subdivision approval and stop sign installation.

• Interview youth applicants for Park & Recreation and Environmental Commissions
• Finalize ballot question for 0.5% sales tax to fund $40M community center project
• Approve subdivision approval for 5-lot Waterview at 6870 Minnewashta Parkway
• Award $2024 Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Project contract
• Install stop signs at Minnewashta Parkway & Kings Road

The City Council unanimously approved the preliminary plat, final plat, and development contract for the Waterview subdivision, a five-lot development at 6870 Minnewashta Parkway, subject to conditions. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a bid award for the 2024 Inflow and Infiltration project and a ballot question resolution for the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved preliminary plat, final plat, and development contract for Waterview subdivision (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-7 and 9-11, including Resolution 2024-55 for I/I project bid award (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-56: Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center ballot question (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 732: PUDR amendment for Chaparral additions (4-0)
• Approved Lilac Lane Maintenance Agreement with Shorewood (4-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement with Mark and Deborah Buchstaber (4-0)
• Postponed stop sign installation on Minnewashta Parkway at Kings Road

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of $24,250,000 in General Obligation bonds for the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Market Boulevard Reconstruction Project and reviews of several development agreements.

• Proposed issuance and sale of $24,250,000 GO Capital Improvement Plan Bonds
• Public hearing for Market Boulevard Reconstruction Project No. 25-02
• TIF contract amendments for Roers Chanhassen Bennett and Harlow Apartments
• Adoption of Downtown Design Standards, Guidelines, and Wayfinding Plans
• Final plat and site plan agreements for Market Street Addition (Cinema & Hotel Redevelopment)

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to issue and sell $24.25 million in General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2024A, and levy a tax for payment. They also adopted a resolution accepting the feasibility study and authorizing plans for the Market Boulevard Reconstruction Project No. 25-02. All consent agenda items, including the adoption of Downtown Design Standards and the final plat for Market Street Addition, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $24.25M GO CIP Bonds Series 2024A and tax levy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-53 for Market Boulevard Reconstruction Project No. 25-02 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-18, including Downtown Design Standards and Market Street Addition final plat (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several routine items including previous meeting minutes and claims paid. The agenda also includes a contract release for Market Square and authorization regarding Aqueous Film-Forming Foam water system settlements.

• Release of Contract for Private Development and Assessment Agreements - Market Square
• Joint Powers Agreement for Highway 7 Safe Road Zone Grant
• Massage Therapy Business License for InZen Spa at 8951 Crossroad Boulevard Suite 303
• Authorization for entering into Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Water System Settlements

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a business license and water system settlements. Residents presented concerns regarding street weed maintenance and a solar panel variance.

• Approved City Council and Work Session Minutes from June 24, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Claims Paid dated July 8, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Highway 7 Safe Road Zone Grant (4-0)
• Approved Massage Therapy Business License for InZen Spa (4-0)
• Authorized entering into Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Water System Settlements (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 preliminary budget and levy. The Economic Development Authority will consider TIF resolutions for two apartment developments in Chanhassen Market Street Addition. The council will also address various ordinances regarding fees and zoning.

• $24,250,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds sale
• TIF contracts for Roers Chanhassen Bennett and Harlow Apartments
• 2024 Trail Improvement Project construction contract award
• Ordinance amending the 2024 Fee Schedule
• Final assessment roll for the Chan View Area pavement project

The City Council approved a $24.25 million bond issuance for capital improvements and adopted an adjusted final assessment roll for the Chan View area pavement project. The council also passed a series of consent agenda items, including updates to zoning ordinances, fee schedules, and various municipal agreements. All items on the consent agenda and the public hearing resolution were approved unanimously.

• Approved $24.25M General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan bonds (4-0)
• Adopted adjusted final assessment roll for Chan View pavement project (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending 2024 fee schedule (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending R-8 and R-12 residential zoning (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Rural Residential conditional uses (4-0)
• Accepted $8,000 donation from Xfinity (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Trail Improvement Project construction contract (4-0)
• Adopted SAC/WAC waiver policy and credit program (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center and concept plans for the Laredo Drive extension. The regular meeting includes several contract awards, license approvals, and easement vacation resolutions.

• Laredo Drive extension concept plans discussion
• South Lotus Lake Park Trail Project contract award
• West 96th Street Asphalt Repairs contract award
• East Water Treatment Plant Fill Station Improvement Project contract award
• On-Sale Beer & Wine Liquor License for Thaliwala at 7850 Market Boulevard

The City Council approved a beer and wine liquor license for Thaliwala and vacated portions of public drainage and utility easements at two locations. The council also passed a 22-item consent agenda including various infrastructure contracts and agreements.

• Approved On-Sale Beer & Wine Liquor License for SAI Ram, LLC (Thaliwala) (4-0)
• Approved vacation of public drainage and utility easement between 970 & 1010 Pleasant View Road (4-0)
• Approved vacation of public drainage and utility easement between 7550 & 7560 Dogwood Road (4-0)
• Approved 22 consent agenda items including sewer and road contracts (4-0)
• Approved Massage Therapy Business License for Natasha-Kristin Reilly (4-0)
• Awarded contract for South Lotus Lake Park Trail Project (4-0)
• Awarded contract for West 96th Street Asphalt Repairs (4-0)
• Approved Metronet Settlement Agreement (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss development fees and the Market Street Addition redevelopment project. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the issuance of CIP bonds and the adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider various contracts related to the Civic Campus and pavement rehabilitation.

• Public hearing for CIP bond issuance and Capital Improvement Plan adoption
• Awarding Bid Package #2 for the Civic Campus Project
• Construction materials testing contract for the Civic Campus
• Agreement for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 24-01
• Temporary modification for beer service at Hackamore Brewing Company parking lot

The Chanhassen City Council gave preliminary approval to issuing general obligation Capital Improvement Plan bonds not to exceed $34,250,000 and adopted the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, with a 30-day petition period to follow. The council also approved a 14-item consent agenda and awarded contracts for Bid Package #2 of the Civic Campus project, including an amendment to the Kraus-Anderson construction manager contract. All votes were unanimous, 5-0. No substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2024-35: preliminary approval of general obligation CIP bonds up to $34,250,000 and adoption of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-14, including Civic Campus final plat, claims paid, and liquor license items (5-0)
• Awarded Bid Package #2 contracts for the Civic Campus project per Kraus-Anderson's May 15, 2024 bid award letter (5-0)
• Approved amendment #2 to the Kraus-Anderson construction manager services contract (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-32: Chanhassen Brewing Company off-premises liquor at Lake Ann Park during 2024 Summer Concert Series (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-33: utilities crane truck replacement (#302) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-34: construction materials testing agreement for 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 24-01 (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session covering streets funding, the Civic Campus budget, and the Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for a liquor license at Life Time Pickleball and consideration of a Comcast franchise agreement.

• Streets funding discussion
• Civic Campus budget update
• Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex discussion
• 2024 Pavement Striping contract award
• Ordinance amending short term rental regulations

The City Council approved a cable franchise agreement with Comcast and granted a liquor license to Life Time Pickleball. The council also adopted new short-term rental regulations and a three-year economic development plan via a consent agenda.

• Approved cable franchise agreement with Comcast (4-0)
• Approved on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Life Time Pickleball (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 726 amending short-term rental regulations (4-0)
• Approved proposed Three-Year Economic Development Plan (4-0)
• Approved 2024 pavement striping contract (4-0)
• Approved 2024 vegetation management services contract (4-0)
• Approved Chanhassen Booster Club application for off-premise gambling at Chanhassen Brewing Company (4-0)
• Approved fireworks permits for Lake Minnewashta and Lake Ann Park (4-0)

City Council - Special Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a special work session to discuss the Chanhassen Bluffs Sport Complex. The council will also receive an update regarding bids for the Civic Campus.

• Chanhassen Bluffs Sport Complex discussion
• Civic Campus bids update

City Council

The City Council will review downtown design guidelines and wayfinding plans during a work session. The regular meeting includes public hearings regarding a cable franchise and the 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

• Review of Downtown Design Guidelines and Wayfinding Plan
• Public hearing for Cable Franchise Resolution
• Bids and contract award for 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Establishment of the Volunteer Rain Garden Program for pavement rehabilitation
• Amendment to 2024 City Fees and Charges Schedule regarding liquor license fees

The City Council approved the 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project, awarding the contract to Park Construction. The council also authorized staff to negotiate a cable franchise with Comcast and approved several temporary liquor licenses.

• Awarded 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation contract to Park Construction (5-0)
• Adopted final assessment roll for 2024 pavement project (5-0)
• Approved Volunteer Rain Garden Program for pavement project (5-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate cable franchise with Comcast (5-0)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for St. Hubert Catholic Church (5-0)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Rotary Club of Chanhassen (5-0)
• Approved annual Laserfische Software Subscription renewal (5-0)
• Amended 2024 City Fees and Charges Schedule to add On-Sale Intoxicating Club Liquor License Fee (5-0)

City Council - Rescheduled from April 8

The City Council will review the Three-Year Economic Development Plan and discuss sewer and road extension projects. Members will also consider rezoning for the Chanhassen Civic Campus and redevelopment for the Market Street Addition. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a liquor license for Moe's of Chanhassen.

• Redevelopment of Chanhassen Cinema and Hotel (Market Street Addition)
• Modification to Downtown Chanhassen Redevelopment Plan and TIF District No. 13
• Rezoning for the Chanhassen Civic Campus
• Liquor license for Moe's of Chanhassen, LLC
• Acquisition of a drainage easement at 8080 Marsh Drive

City Council Special Meeting-Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the architecture for the Chanhassen Cinema and Country Inn & Suites redevelopment proposal. The agenda also includes reviewing the schedule for future work sessions.

• Architecture discussion regarding Chanhassen Cinema and Country Inn & Suites redevelopment proposal

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics including broadband, housing legislation, and a redevelopment proposal for Chanhassen Cinema and Country Inn & Suites. The regular meeting includes a swearing-in ceremony for Fire Chief Andrew Heger and a contract award for pothole patching.

• Redevelopment discussion: Chanhassen Cinema and Country Inn & Suites
• Contract award: 2024 Pothole Patching to Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
• Resolution 2024-XX: Mediacom Cable Television Franchise extension
• Swearing-in of Fire Chief Andrew Heger
• Short Term Rental Ordinance Update Memo

The City Council approved a consent agenda including a pothole patching contract and a cable franchise extension. Fire Chief Andrew Heger was sworn into his position. A resident expressed concerns regarding city communication and development awareness.

• Approved 2024 Pothole Patching contract for Northwest Asphalt, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-16 extending Mediacom Cable Television Franchise to August 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved City Council Work Session Minutes from February 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Claims Paid dated March 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved appointment to the Environmental Commission (5-0)
• Received Environmental Commission Minutes from January 10, 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The council will review a site plan request for the Market Street Addition to redevelop the Chahnassen Cinema and Hotel. Members will also hold public hearings regarding modifications to the Downtown Chanhassen Redevelopment Plan and the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 13.

• Development contract for 53 rowhomes at Powers and Lyman Boulevards
• Bid package #1 award for the Civic Campus Project
• Redevelopment plan modification for Downtown Chanhassen
• Award for 2024 4th of July tents, tables, and chairs
• Site plan request for Market Street Addition

The City Council unanimously tabled decisions on the Chanhassen Cinema and Hotel redevelopment plat, site plan, and Tax Increment Financing District No. 13 until April 8, citing the need for further review of parking and architecture. The Council approved a consent agenda including a final plat for 53 rowhomes at Powers and Lyman Boulevards and a bid package for the Civic Campus Project. Additionally, the Council approved the vacation of public drainage and utility easements within the Avienda plat.

• Tabled Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Market Street Addition (5-0)
• Tabled Tax Increment Financing Plan for District No. 13 (5-0)
• Approved vacation of drainage and utility easements in Avienda plat (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for 53 Rowhomes at Powers and Lyman Boulevards (5-0)
• Awarded Bid Package #1 for Civic Campus Project (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Liquor License Renewals (5-0)
• Approved Exempt Permit for St. Hubert Catholic Church gambling event (5-0)
• Approved Maintenance Agreement for Lake Ann Park Preserve (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 82nd Street project, the Railroad Depot building, and short-term rental licensing. The regular meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding city agreements, fleet purchases, and pavement rehabilitation.

• 82nd Street (CSAH 18) Project Update
• Short-Term Rental Ordinance and Licensing Program Discussion
• Site Plan and Parking Agreements for Affinitech at 2451 Galpin Court
• 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 24-01
• 2024 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including site plans for Affinitech and several infrastructure resolutions. The council reviewed a law enforcement report and discussed pedestrian safety improvements, requesting more data before prioritizing high-cost crosswalk projects.

• Approved Site Plan and Proof of Parking Agreements for Affinitech at 2451 Galpin Court (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved Construction Materials Testing Agreement for Galpin Boulevard Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved purchases for annual lift station maintenance (5-0)
• Authorized 2024 fleet purchase (5-0)
• Approved plans and authorized bids for 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 24-01 (5-0)
• Appointed Fire Chief Andrew Heger to the Fire Relief Association Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved City Council Minutes from February 12, 2024 (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting-Work Session

The Chanhassen City Council will conduct a special meeting work session focused on the Civic Campus. The discussion is scheduled for the evening of February 5, 2024.

• Civic Campus Discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a listening session regarding the short-term rental ordinance and program review. The Economic Development Authority will consider releasing contracts for private development in TIF District #4. The council will also discuss downtown design guidelines and civic campus updates.

• Short-term rental ordinance and program review listening session
• Release of contracts for private development in TIF District #4
• Professional services agreement with SEH for Lake Ann Park Preserve
• Liquor license application for Life Time Pickleball at 2970 Water Tower Place
• Contract for services with BKV Group for Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex

The City Council approved a beer and wine liquor license for Life Time Pickleball. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a sealcoat project contract and a grant application. A proposed update to the short-term rental ordinance was moved to a future work session following public testimony.

• Approved on-sale beer and wine liquor license for Life Time Pickleball (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with SEH for Lake Ann Park Preserve (5-0)
• Approved Southern Valley Alliance application for excluded bingo at Chanhassen Brewing Company (5-0)
• Approved contract with BKV Group for Chanhassen Bluffs Sports Complex (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08 for Carver County Community Development Agency grant funding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09 to award contract for 2024 Sealcoat Project (5-0)
• Moved short-term rental ordinance changes to a future work session

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several development projects, including the Gorra Property and 320 Lake Drive East. The regular meeting includes proposed ordinances to amend lot cover standards in various zoning districts.

• Work session discussion on 320 Lake Drive East property development
• Ordinance to amend Lot Cover Standards in the Shoreland Overlay Zoning District
• Ordinance to amend Lot Cover Standards in the Single Family Residential (RSF) Zoning District
• Contract award to Diversified Drainage for Lake Ann Park Preserve Boardwalk Improvement Project
• Professional Services Agreement with SEH for Lake Ann Park Preserve

The City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances to amend impervious lot cover standards in the Shoreland Overlay and Single Family Residential zoning districts. The council also approved several consent items, including fleet purchases and a boardwalk improvement contract.

• Adopted Ordinance 721 increasing impervious lot cover in Shoreland Overlay Zoning District (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 722 amending lot cover standards in Single Family Residential zoning district (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Diversified Drainage for Lake Ann Park Preserve Boardwalk Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Fleet Purchases via Resolution 2024-07 (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Legislative Priorities (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with SEH for Lake Ann Park Preserve (5-0)
• Approved gambling permit for St. Hubert Catholic Church for February 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 for Chanhassen Booster Club gambling at Hackamore Brewing (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the Civic Campus budget and 2024 council priorities. Public hearings are also scheduled for a wildlife management plan and the 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 24-01. Additionally, the council will consider routine items including site plan approvals and policy amendments.

• Public hearing for 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 24-01
• Adoption of a Wildlife Management Plan
• Site plan approval for Affinitech at 2451 Galpin Court
• Discussion of the Civic Campus Budget
• Amendment to the City's Investment Policy

The City Council approved the 2024 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 24-01, which includes utility and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, the Council adopted a Wildlife Management Plan contingent upon Minnesota DNR approval. The meeting also included the designation of January 9, 2024, as Bob Generous Day.

• Adopted Wildlife Management Plan (5-0)
• Accepted feasibility study for 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Authorized plans and specifications for 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-18 (5-0)
• Postponed professional services agreement for Lake Ann Park Preserve