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Mary Blazanin Day Proclamation
Burn Permit Ordinance Review
Fire Department Operations and Safety Update
2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project Approval
Easement Acquisition for Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance
Metes & Bounds Subdivision and Rezoning at 6651 Galpin Boulevard
Chanhassen Community Center Management Agreement
City Manager's Annual Performance Review and Compensation Adjustment
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Votes (5)
Accept Bids, Award Contract, and Adopt Final Assessment Roll for 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Dissent: None
Moved by Councilmember von Oven · Seconded by Councilmember McDonald
Assistant City Engineer George Bender provided details on the scope for Vasserman (mill and overlay, spot repair, utilities) and Fox Hollow (full reconstruction, utility replacement, storm sewer). He emphasized public engagement, resident requests for design adjustments to Fox Hollow Drive near North Lotus Lake Park to address drainage and speed, and resident concerns over assessment amounts. The low bid of $6.2 million was from GMH Asphalt, noting the watermain fund was over-budget but the overall project was under-budget. Mayor Ryan commended staff for adapting the project based on resident feedback.
Easement Acquisition Agreement and Vacation at 7480 Frontier Trail
Dissent: None
Moved by Councilmember Kimber · Seconded by Councilmember von Oven
Public Works Director Charlie Howley explained the necessity of acquiring a permanent easement at 7480 Frontier Trail. This easement is crucial to cover portions of a pond's 100-year flood elevation area, which were not protected by previous easements, ensuring the city's long-term access for stormwater infrastructure maintenance related to the 2025 Street Improvement Project.
Metes & Bounds Subdivision and Rezoning for 6651 Galpin Boulevard
Dissent: None
Moved by Councilmember McDonald · Seconded by Councilmember Kimber
Associate Planner Rachel Arsenault presented the request to rezone 6651 Galpin Boulevard from Rural Residential to Single-Family Residential and approve a metes & bounds subdivision. She confirmed that the proposed parcels would meet RSF zoning requirements, detailing plans for grading on the southern parcel to integrate with existing grading, a new driveway, and stormwater best management practices. Mayor Ryan sought clarification on the 'matching driveway' concept.
Approve Facility Management Agreement for the Chanhassen Community Center with Sports Facilities Companies
Dissent: None
Moved by Councilmember Kimber · Seconded by Councilmember McDonald
Jim Arnold from Sports Facilities Companies detailed their pre-opening and operational processes, including recruitment, branding, and programming. Councilmember von Oven questioned the company's input on design, to which Mr. Arnold expressed satisfaction with minor design changes. Councilmember Kimber raised public concerns about achieving cost-neutrality for the center's management. Mayor Ryan clarified decision-making authority and complaint handling, with Mr. Arnold assuring adherence to budget parameters and a 'guest-first policy'.
City Manager’s Annual Performance Review and Compensation Increase
Dissent: None
Moved by Councilmember von Oven · Seconded by Councilmember Kimber
Mayor Ryan reported on a closed-session review, praising City Manager Laurie Hokkanen as an 'exceptional leader' who provides thoughtful updates, builds confidence, and proactively addresses challenges. Based on this positive assessment, a compensation increase was proposed.
Notable Quotes (9)
He noted that many residents requested realignment designs and improvements to Fox Hollow Drive near the park and commented that many residents expressed concerns with drainage issues.
He said that the engineered curvature was to reduce the speed to 15 miles per hour.
Mayor Ryan thanked the staff for adjusting the project at the request of the residents.
He explained that the city staff worked with the property owners to secure a permanent easement to protect the pond and ensure the city has long-term access for maintenance of the stormwater infrastructure asset.
She explained that the grading would be confined to the southern parcel and would tie into the existing grading on the northern parcel.
Mr. Arnold responded that they were pleased with the interaction with the design team, and they made a few changes to the design.
He said that residents were concerned about management and whether it would be cost-neutral. He said that without the partnership, he did not know if they would get there. He expressed gratitude for the partnership.
Mr. Arnold responded that they had parameters around dollar amounts. He said that they could not spend a dollar outside of the approved budget without approval from the City Council.
She commented that the City Manager continues to be an exceptional leader and provided thoughtful updates to build confidence with the City Council, staff, and community.
Ordinances & Resolutions (18)
Official declaration recognizing Mary Blazanin for her service.
Approved for a location at 1480 Park Road.
Approve Construction Materials Testing Agreement for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01.
Approve Construction Materials Testing Agreement for the Market Boulevard Rehabilitation Project No. 25-02.
Approve Construction Materials Testing Agreement for the 2026 Great Plains Blvd/Lake Drive East Rehabilitation Project No. 26-02.
Accepting a $2,561.31 Donation from the Chanhassen Association for Lake Ann Park Ballfield 1, 4, and 5 Irrigation Improvements.
Authorize Contract for Engineering Design and Construction Services for the 2027 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project (27-01).
Authorize Contract for Engineering Design and Construction Services for the 2027 Lake Riley Blvd Reconstruction Project (27-02).
Authorize Submission for Carver County Community Development Agency Community Growth Partnership Initiative (CGPI) Redevelopment Assistance Grant Application.
Ordinance undergoing proposed changes, discussed by a public visitor.
Accept the Bids and Award the Contract for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Adopt Final Assessment Roll for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Easement Acquisition Agreement and Vacation at 7480 Frontier Trail.
Approve a Metes & Bounds Subdivision for the property located at 6651 Galpin Boulevard.
Approve rezoning from Rural Residential to Single-Family Residential for the property located at 6651 Galpin Boulevard.
Agreement with Sports Facilities Companies for the Chanhassen Community Center.
Topic of a letter to the Metropolitan Council.
Item for follow-up discussion.