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04.27.2026 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 27, 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, and Councilmember Kimber. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Schubert. STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; George Bender, Assistant City Engineer; Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner; Andrew Heger, Fire Chief; and Jenny Potter, City Clerk; Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator. PUBLIC PRESENT: Bill Schubert, 2610 Meadowlark Lane PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Proclamation Designating April 28th, 2026 as Mary Blazanin Day Mayor Ryan thanked Mary Blazanin for her contributions to the Chanhassen Senior Center. Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator, thanked the city staff and City Council for the opportunity to serve in the role. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 20 pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations: 1. Approve City Council Minutes dated April 13, 2026 2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 13, 2026 3. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated March 11, 2026 4. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated April 7, 2026 5. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated March 10, 2026 6. Approve Claims Paid April 27, 2026 City Council Minutes – April 27, 2026 2 7. Approve a Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor’s Yard located at 1480 Park Road 8. Award Design Contract for Rehabilitation of Wells 7 and 13 9. Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2026 Sealcoat Project 10. Approve 2026 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Televising and Cleaning Contract 11. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, July 2, 3 & 4, 2026, Rotary Club of Chanhassen 12. Approve 2026 Chanhassen Farmers’ Market Agreement 13. Award Chanhassen Community Center Bid Package #1a: Steel Supply & Install 14. Resolution 2026-33: Approve Construction Materials Testing Agreement for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01 15. Resolution 2026-34: Approve Construction Materials Testing Agreement for the Market Boulevard Rehabilitation Project No. 25-02 16. Resolution 2026-35: Approve Construction Materials Testing Agreement for the 2026 Great Plains Blvd/Lake Drive East Rehabilitation Project No. 26-02 17. Resolution 2026-36: Accepting a $2,561.31 Donation from the Chanhassen Association for Lake Ann Park Ballfield 1, 4, and 5 Irrigation Improvements 18. Resolution 2026-37: Authorize Contract for Engineering Design and Construction Services for the 2027 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project (27-01) 19. Resolution 2026-38: Authorize Contract for Engineering Design and Construction Services for the 2027 Lake Riley Blvd Reconstruction Project (27-02) 20. Resolution 2026-29: Authorize Submission for Carver County Community Development Agency Community Growth Partnership Initiative (CGPI) Redevelopment Assistance Grant Application All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Bill Schubert, 2610 Meadowlark Lane, discussed the burn permit ordinance change to match more closely with the Department of Natural Resources. He reviewed the additions to the ordinance, including an internal staff review to visit the property, and a non-refundable fee. He City Council Minutes – April 27, 2026 3 said he could no longer burn his property with the ordinance because of the spacing requirements. He asked if yard waste included branches. FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES. 1. 2026 Quarter One Fire Department Update Andrew Heger, Fire Chief, updated the Council on the incident responses from the Chanhassen Fire Department. He reviewed the incident response time from the fire department. He explained the fire department training. He discussed the community risk reduction events in the first quarter, such as CPR events. He discussed the new staffing additions in January and February. He noted that some staff work at multiple fire departments, which can provide challenges. Mayor Ryan asked for any fire safety advice from the Fire Chief. Fire Chief Heger responded that burning conditions can vary based on weather conditions. The communications team is providing messaging about burning. He noted that they are in the severe weather season. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 1. Resolution 2026-40: Accept the Bids and Award the Contract for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project; and Resolution 2026-41: Adopt Final Assessment Roll for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project George Bender, Assistant City Engineer, reviewed the project area and scope for Vasserman. He noted that they proposed to mill and overlay the 0.9 miles of public street, along with spot repair and public utilities. He summarized the project area and scope for Fox Hollow and noted that a portion of the neighborhood was in poor condition. He said that they had a full reconstruction project planned for the streets, except for a mill and overlay on Fox Drive. He commented that they plan to replace a water main, spot repair the sanitary sewer, and add storm sewer. Mr. Bender summarized the North Lotus Lake Park Stormwater Project, which was implemented and funded by the watershed district. He reviewed the public engagement efforts, including a one- year advanced notification via postcard, project webpages, a project survey, open houses, a follow-up meeting, and a notification letter for the public hearing. He stated 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 noted that many residents were unhappy to receive the assessment amount, and the staff was utilizing the flat rate assessment amounts. He discussed Fox Hollow Drive at North Lotus Lake Park and said that they would have a standard street width and section with a B618 curb to keep parked cars off lawns. He said that the engineered curvature was to reduce the speed to 15 miles per hour. He said that they planned to remove unsafe wood posts through the curves and provide controlled and defined street parking for the park. He reviewed the bid results and noted that the low bidder was GMH Asphalt for $6.2 million. He summarized the budget cost and summary and noted that he watermain fund was over-budget, but the project was under-budget in aggregate. City Council Minutes – April 27, 2026 4 Councilmember von Oven asked if Pleasant View Circle was a private road. Mr. Bender answered that it was private and not connected to the area. He said that Fox Hollow Court was private and within the area being rehabilitated for the project. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing. Mayor Ryan thanked the staff for adjusting the project at the request of the residents. Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City Council adopts a resolution accepting the bids and awarding the construction contract, and also adopts a resolution adopting the assessment roll for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. 2. Resolution 2026-42: 7480 Frontier Trail – Easement Acquisition Agreement and Vacation Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the easement acquisition agreement and vacation at 7480 Frontier Trail. He said that the 2025 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project was completed last year, but portions of the pond’s 100-year flood elevation area were not covered by a d&u easement. 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. Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded that the Chanhassen City Council approve an easement acquisition agreement with the owners of 7480 Frontier Trail and approve a resolution authorizing the vacation of existing public drainage and utility easements required as part of the agreement in conjunction with the 2025 Street Improvement Project. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. 3. Resolution 2026-43 and Ordinance 760: Consider a Metes & Bounds Subdivision and Rezoning from Rural Residential to Single-Family Residential for the property located at 6651 Galpin Boulevard Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner, reviewed the rezoning request for 6651 Galpin Boulevard. She noted that the single-family residential district was an option for rezoning. She provided a summary of the rezoning criteria. She summarized the subdivision request and said that the proposed parcels would meet the requirements for the RSF zoning district. She explained that the grading would be confined to the southern parcel and would tie into the existing grading on the City Council Minutes – April 27, 2026 5 northern parcel. She said that there would be a driveway on the southern parcel, and the owner was proposing stormwater best management practices on the property. She commented that the utility extension was completed during the Galpin Boulevard reconstruction and summarized the subdivision criteria. Mayor Ryan clarified that a matching driveway did not mean a shared driveway. Ms. Arsenault confirmed this information. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing. Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the Chanhassen City Council approve the proposed metes & bounds subdivision and rezoning from Rural Residential to Single-Family Residential for the property located at 6651 Galpin Boulevard. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. GENERAL BUSINESS. 1. Approve Facility Management Agreement for the Chanhassen Community Center with Sports Facilities Companies Jim Arnold, Sports Facilities Companies, reviewed the current services provided by Sports Facilities Companies throughout the country. He summarized the concept into a concrete process for their company. He said that they were currently in the construction and commissioning process, where they like to start the pre-opening process. He explained the pre-opening process, which included recruitment, hiring, and training, branding, marketing, sales, promotion, programming development, and more. He summarized the operational structure, with a Sports Facilities Companies Account Vice President, General Manager Jodi Sarles, and on-site staff. He said that the company was nationally recognized for workplace culture and employee experience. Councilmember von Oven asked about the concept to concrete process. He said that decisions and outcomes had happened prior to the company joining the team and asked if they had any concerns with the design. Mr. Arnold responded that they were pleased with the interaction with the design team, and they made a few changes to the design. He noted that they were comfortable with the operational standpoint of the building. Councilmember Kimber thanked him for the presentation. 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. Mayor Ryan discussed decision-making and transparency. She asked what decisions that the city staff or City Council would review and what decisions Sports Facilities Companies would make. City Council Minutes – April 27, 2026 6 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. Mayor Ryan asked about complaints and concerns. Mr. Arnold answered that the Sports Facilities Companies represent the city, but their goal is to handle complaints on behalf of the city. He stated that they had a guest-first policy. Mayor Ryan discussed the strengths of the community center and said that they had leadership that was willing to identify potential weaknesses and replace them with strength to achieve goals. Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City Council approve entering into a contract with Sports Facilities Companies for pre- opening and management services of the Chanhassen Community Center, subject to minor modifications as may be made by legal counsel. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilmember McDonald stated he attended the Commission on Aging meeting. He was proud of the work completed by the Commission on Aging. 1. Report on City Manager’s Annual Performance Review Mayor Ryan commented that the City Council met in closed session to complete the City Manager’s Annual Performance Review. 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. She noted that she provides leadership on major projects and approaches challenges proactively. Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the Chanhassen City Council approve an increase of compensation to Grade 29 Step 10, effective March 22nd, 2026. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. 1. First Quarter 2026 Communications Update CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. 1. Letter to the Metropolitan Council regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment Policy 2. Follow-Up: Chanhassen Citizen Action Request City Council Minutes – April 27, 2026 7 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 8:22 p.m. Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen City Manager Prepared by Jenny Potter City Clerk