05.18.2026 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 18, 2026
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, Councilmember Schubert, and Councilmember Kimber
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager;
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation
Director; Patrick Gavin, Communications Manager; Eric Maass, Community Development
Director; Jenny Potter, City Clerk; Josh Girard, Surface Water Maintenance Foreman; Charlie
Burke, Public Works Operations Manager; Adam Beers Park Maintenance Director; Ryan
Lannon, Street Maintenance Foreman; Gary Berg, Park Maintenance Foreman
PUBLIC PRESENT: None
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. National Public Works Week
Mayor Ryan recognized the services provided by public works professionals in the departments
of Fleet, Streets, Utilities, Parks, Facilities, and Engineering.
2. Invitation to Memorial Day Ceremony – May 25, 2026
Mayor Ryan invited residents to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25 at the Al
Klingelhutz Memorial Pavilion at Lake Ann Park.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Kimber
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 21
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated April 27, 2026
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 27, 2026
3. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated March 20, 2026
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4. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated March 24, 2026
5. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated April 14, 2026
6. Approve Claims Paid May 18, 2026
7. Approve an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Chanhassen and the property
owner at 1773 Valley Ridge Trail South (Lot 8, Block 3, Bluff Creek Estates 1st Addition)
8. Approve Professional Services Agreement for completion of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan
9. Approve Contract for Collection of Yard Waste Pickup Services
10. Approve Continua Proposal for Tables and Chairs for the Civic Campus Park Building
11. Public Accuracy Test Guidelines
12. 2240 Bentz Court Agreement for Grant of Permanent Easement for Public Right-of-Way,
Trail, and Drainage and Utility Purposes
13. Resolution 2026-44: Accept Donation from Kidde
14. Resolution 2026-45: Authorize Stormwater BMP Vegetation Management Services Contract
for 2026
15. Resolution 2026-46: Authorize Execution of an Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft
Inspection Agreement with Carver County
16. Resolution 2026-47: Accept 2026 Community Events Sponsorship Donations from Area
Businesses
17. Resolution 2026-48: Accept a $15,000 Donation from Xfinity
18. Resolution 2026-49: DNR License for Highway 5 Watermain
19. Resolution 2026-50: Accept a product donation of compost worth $1,125 from Dakota
Prairie Composting
20. Ordinance 761: Amending Chanhassen City Code, Chapter 6 Adjusting the Slow No-Wake
Ordinance Elevation on Lake Minnewashta
21. Ordinance 762: Amending Chapter 20 to Add Brew Pubs as a Permitted Use in the IOP
Zoning District
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES. None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. Adopt Ordinance 763: Amending the 2026 Fee Schedule and Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager, reviewed the changes to the 2026 Fee Schedule for the Brew
Pub Off-Sale Liquor License and the room rental fees for City Hall.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approve the Fee Schedule as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2. Resolution #2026-51: Approve vacating a portion of Right of Way of Hancock Place
Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the request to vacate the public
Right of Way of Hancock Place. He noted that they were reserving easements for drainage and
utilities.
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 adopts a resolution authorizing the vacation of a portion of the public Right of
Way dedicated in the Plat of Red Cedar Point Lake Minnewashta. All voted in favor, and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS. None.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Ryan thanked Senator Coleman and Representative Rehm for securing funding through
the bonding bill for the community center. She thanked different businesses for their sponsorship
of community events.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. Recreation Tourism Correspondence
2. Cryptocurrency Kiosks Correspondence
Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Schubert 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 7:19 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk