10.27.2025 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 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; Eric Maass, Community Development Director;
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director; and Jenny
Potter, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT: None.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Invitation to City Hall Open House on November 1
2. Old National Bank Recognition from the City of Chanhassen
Mayor Ryan recognized Old National Bank for their support during the City Hall construction.
Councilmember McDonald stated that Old National Bank served as a valuable partner to help build the
City Hall.
3. Southern Valley Alliance: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
A representative from Southern Valley Alliance shared updated information related to Southern Valley
Alliance and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Councilmember McDonald stated that Southern Valley Alliance was a great organization and provided a
great service while people are working through domestic issues.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded
that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 11 pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated October 13, 2025
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated October 13, 2025
3. Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes dated October 20, 2025
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4. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated September 10, 2025
5. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes
6. Approve Claims Paid dated October 27, 2025
7. Award 2026-2028 4th of July Fireworks Contract
8. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property owner at 824
Lone Eagle Drive
9. Approve a Site Plan Agreement for Eden Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care located at 1620
Arboretum Boulevard
10. Resolution 2025-71: Call for Public Hearing to Order the Great Plains Boulevard/Lake Drive East
Improvement Project
11. Resolution 2025-72: Approve Vacant Land Purchase from Carver County
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES. None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. Resolution 2025-73: Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts and Code Enforcement
Charges to the County Auditor
Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director, reviewed the process for delinquent utility accounts.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council adopt a resolution certifying delinquent utility accounts and code enforcement charges to
the County Auditor. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2. Resolution 2025-74: Accept Feasibility Study, Conduct Public Improvement Hearing, and
Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Market Boulevard Improvement
Project
Charlie Howley, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, reviewed the project scope for the Market
Boulevard Improvement Project. He summarized the regional downtown water reuse system, which
supports permitting of multiple City projects. He provided an overview of the public engagement efforts
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for the project and noted that they received one comment about the entry monument sign. He explained
the project funding summary and stated that the project was 43 percent City-funded and 57 percent
funded by outside sources. He reviewed the preliminary assessment map for the project and stated that
the assessment amounts were determined based on a front footage methodology. He summarized the
schedule and next steps for the project.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council adopt a Resolution Accepting the feasibility study, ordering the improvements, and
authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for the Market Boulevard Reconstruction
Project. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
1. Adopt Ordinance 752: Amending Chapter 20 Zoning Regulations for Accessory Structures
Eric Maass, Community Development Director, reviewed the two requests for citizen action forms that
requested the city consider changes to the accessory structures ordinance. He summarized three
alternatives for an agricultural exemption for accessory structures.
Councilmember Kimber asked if there was part of the ordinance that restricts the accessory structure to
having less square footage than the primary structure. Mr. Maass answered that the current ordinance
alternatives did not place a cap on total square footage for an accessory structure based on the principle
structure. He stated that it was based on the zoning designation or the lot area, but they could add a
reference. He commented that they would want to note if it included the habitable place and the garage
space.
Councilmember Kimber said he did not want to define a cap but stated that the accessory structure could
not be larger than the primary structure. Mr. Maass answered that it could be added, but he did not think
an accessory structure would be larger than a primary structure.
Councilmember Kimber suggested that they add a cap.
Mayor Ryan asked if this was from when they were redoing the ordinance about adding onto an existing
structure, or if this was separate.
Councilmember Kimber said that he thought this was separate, as there are larger lots in town with
smaller homes. He asked if they would want to restrict the size of an accessory structure to be smaller
than the primary structure.
Councilmember von Oven said they had a lengthy discussion about additions to buildings, but did not
remember a conversation about an accessory structure.
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Councilmember McDonald stated he did not want to limit the accessory structure size but wanted it to be
on a case-by-case basis. He stated that there were not many larger lots, so he did not think it would be an
issue.
Councilmember Kimber expressed an interest in Alternative A, as he thought it was clearer.
Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember Schubert seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves amending Chapter 20 Zoning Regulations for Accessory Structures as outlined
by Alternate A Ordinance. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. 7331 Hazeltine Blvd Short Term Rental License
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember McDonald 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 7:44 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk