06.23.2025 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 23, 2025
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, Councilmember McDonald,
Councilmember von Oven, and Councilmember Kimber
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Schubert
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Jerry Ruegemer, Parks and Recreation
Director; Patrick Gavin, Communications Manager; Breanne Rothstein, Planning Consultant;
Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner; Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director; Samantha DiMaggio,
Economic Development Manager; and Jenny Potter, City Clerk
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jacquel Hajder, Inland Development Partners
Theo Grothe, ESG Architecture
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Moment of Silence in Honor of Melissa and Mark Hortman
Mayor Ryan extended the city’s deepest condolences to the families impacted by the
tragic events that occurred last week.
2. Invitation to the Annual 4th of July Celebration
Mayor Ryan invited all to the 42nd Annual 4th of July Celebration on July 2-4, 2025, at
City Center Park and Lake Ann Park and discussed highlights for the celebration that can
be found on the city website.
3. Xfinity Sponsorship Recognition
Mayor Ryan recognized Xfinity for their generous support of the 4th of July Celebration
and discussed the brand new Movie in the Park event on July 1, 2025, that Xfinity will be
hosting.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember von Oven
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 9
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes dated June 9, 2025
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated June 9, 2025
3. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated April 8, 2025
4. Approve Claims Paid dated June 23, 2025
5. Fire Station Needs Study
6. Amendment to existing Easement Agreement and Construction License between Chanhassen
and the University of Minnesota related to the Crimson Bay Road Improvement project
7. Approve a Massage Therapy Business License for Spalon Montage – New Manager
8. Appointment to the Commission on Aging
9. Approve a $75,000 grant to Carver County CDA to acquire and rehab 6721 Hopi Road
10. Award design contract for the 2026 Lake Drive Rehabilitation Project
11. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property
owner at 9101 River Rock Drive North
12. Approve an Encroachment Agreement and Access Easement and Parking Agreement
between the City of Chanhassen and the property owner at 225 79th Street West
13. Resolution 2025-49: Authorizing Continued Participation in the Office of State Auditor
(OSA) Performance Measurement Program
14. Resolution 2025-50: Accept a $15,000 Donation from Xfinity
15. Resolution 2025-51: Abandoning condemnation related to Highway 41 MMSW Roundabout
Project
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES. None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. Resolution #2025-52, Approving the Right-of-Way, Drainage and Utility Easement
Vacations necessary for the new Pleasant View Pointe Plat
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, explained the background information on
the request, including the existing easements and ROW on the property, Pleasant View Pointe
Plat, Plat status, and discussed the requirement for this Public Hearing.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approve the request for the Right-of-Way, Drainage and Utility Easement
Vacations necessary for the new Pleasant View Pointe Plat. All voted in favor, and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
1. Consider Avienda Apartments Preliminary Plan and Site Plan Review (Planning Case
25-08)
Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner, explained that the applicant is proposing the subdivision of
a 35.34-acre property to plat an 11-acre lot for the construction of a 412-unit multi-family
apartment building. She presented the Avienda Apartments, including information regarding
location, communications thus far, Avienda PUD, subdivision review, site plan review, staff
findings, planting schedule, stormwater management, parking requirements for the project,
architecture for floor plan and courtyard, architectural elevations, renderings of the project,
Avienda Design guidelines, and proposed materials for the project.
Jacquel Hajder, Inland Development Partners stated that they are excited to be a part of the
Avienda development project and are open to any questions.
Mayor Ryan asked if every unit has a balcony, even the interior of the courtyard. Ms. Hajder
stated that every unit will have a balcony unless it faces the clubhouse or is limited in depth. She
also added that any ground-level units have a patio.
Mayor Ryan asked about the color palette for the project. Ms. Hajder stated that they have a
variety of materials, including wood, stone, and decorative precast, and presented to the Council
the proposed materials.
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Ms. Hajder discussed their landscape plan and the proposed trees to soften the aesthetic of the
western elevation.
Mayor Ryan asked how they can ensure that the latest design will not be a wet/dry pond. Mr.
Howley stated that this project has to come up with a stormwater solution that meets the existing
watershed district and the Master Stormwater Permit. He stated that from their understanding,
the Avienda apartment has a stormwater plan that does work, but should a revised concept come
before the city for consideration, it would have to match the existing permits.
Mayor Ryan clarified that the approval tonight goes to the far East stormwater pond. Mr. Howley
stated that it is correct.
Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approves the requested preliminary plat and site plan review for Avienda
Apartments subject to the conditions of approval and adopts the attached Findings of Fact
and Decision. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
1. Receive Commission on Aging Annual Report
Mayor Ryan thanked Mary Blazanin for all the work on projects, programs, recruiting, etc
that she does for the Seniors and the city.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. Carver County CDA Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
ADJOURNMENT.
Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk