07.28.2025 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 28, 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 Schubert, Councilmember von Oven, and Councilmember Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Charlie Howley, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; Andrew Heger, Fire Chief; Tyler Stahn, Lieutenant; and Jenny Potter,
City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Balakrishna Chintaginjala, 8982 Southwest Village Loop
Kenneth Anenson, 504 West 76th
Judy Harder, 541 West 78th
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Kimber
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 12
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated July 14, 2025
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated July 14, 2025
3. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated April 9, 2025
4. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated May 16, 2026
5. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated May 27, 2025
6. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated June 10, 2025
7. Approve Claims Paid dated July 28, 2025
8. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property
owner at 6788 Manchester Drive
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9. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property
owner at 2150 Majestic Way
10. Accept Bids and Award Contract for 2025 Sealcoat Project
11. Resolution 2025-54: Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax
Abatements
12. Adopt Resolution 2025-55 Approving a Quit Claim Deed between City of Chanhassen and
Rachel Development, LLC (Planning Case 25-02)
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
1. Balakrishna Chintaginjala Citizen Action Request
Balakrishna Chintaginjala, 8982 Southwest Village Loop, encouraged the City Council to
consider adopting a 4-day work week in Chanhassen. He provided examples of different
countries that have adopted a 4-day work week and the benefits it offers employees.
2. Kenneth Anenson Citizen Action Request
Kenneth Anenson, 504 West 76th, expressed gratitude to the City Council for the new streets. He
expressed concerns about the lawn repair after the road project. He commented that he regularly
watered the hydro-seeding application, but weeds overtook the grass. He stated that they paid for
restored lawns, and while other lawns experienced successful results, others did not.
Judy Harder, 541 West 78th, explained the benefits of trees in Chanhassen. She expressed
concerns about the trees removed at the Civic Campus and asked if they considered the impacts
before the tree removal. She highlighted the benefits of the public library and noted that the
librarians were not consulted about the tree removal nearby.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES.
1. Law Enforcement Update
Lieutenant Tyler Stahn updated the Council about the current calls of service in 2025 compared
to previous years. He reviewed the crimes committed in Chanhassen in 2025. He noted that
crime remained low in the city but stated that drinking and driving remained a problem. He
summarized the deputy workload, which included traffic stops, non-criminal calls, and criminal
calls. He reviewed the Chanhassen Traffic Safety Initiatives implemented, including short-term
enforcement and long-term enforcement. He reviewed specific short-term enhanced traffic
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enforcement on Lake Lucy Road east of Powers Boulevard and noted that there was an issue
with the perception of speed. He reviewed the long-term enhanced traffic enforcement at County
Road 101 between Lyman Boulevard and Pioneer Trail from May 1st to May 31st and Bluff
Creek Drive between Pioneer Trail and County Road 61 from June 15th through July 15th. He
summarized the training, development, and deputy wellness and wellbeing completed yearly.
Mayor Ryan expressed gratitude for the report.
Councilmember von Oven stated that he heard concerns about e-bikes. He asked if there were
any regulations on e-bikes. Lieutenant Tyler Stahn responded that they address e-bike concerns
as they can and said that the city created an informative video about e-bikes. He encouraged
them to visit schools to address safety with students riding e-bikes. He noted that it was difficult
to complete a traffic stop on e-bikes.
2. Fire Department Enforcement Update
Fire Chief Andrew Heger updated the Council on quarter two operations and noted that the call
volume was trending down. He stated that they were running a 70 to 72 percent response rate
compared with the ambulance, but it dropped down to 60 percent. He needs to investigate this
information. He commented that his team had an incident action plan created for the 4th of July.
He commented that the Chaplain implemented a grief program when he would leave a scene. He
said that firefighters took a grant-writing class to understand how to be more successful in
writing grants. He reviewed additional training courses completed by firefighters. He
summarized new programs offered, such as Fishing with First Responders and a Car Seat Clinic.
He explained the process to fill vacancies within the fire department and noted that they were
back to full staffing on the full-time side.
Mayor Ryan thanked the entire team for their great work.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. Resolution #2025-XX, Approving the Right-of-Way, and Drainage and Utility Easement
Vacations necessary for the new Avienda Apartments Plat
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, noted that the public hearing did not
include the vacation of the public easement, just the right of way, so they were requesting to
postpone the action until the August 25th City Council meeting.
Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council moves to continue the public hearing for the public easement and right-of-
way vacations related to platting of the Avienda Apartments project until August 25, 2025.
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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GENERAL BUSINESS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. 2025 Q2 Communications Report
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The
City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk