04.13.2026 CC MinutesCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 13, 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 Schubert, Councilmember von Oven, and Councilmember Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Charlie Howley, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; Eric Maass, Community Development Director; Patrick Gavin,
Communications Manager; Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director; Kelly Grinnell,
Finance Director
PUBLIC PRESENT:
The Vantage Public Policy Student Group from Minnetonka High School
Brad Barickman, RJM Construction
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember von Oven
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 18
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated March 23, 2026
2. Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes dated March 23, 2026
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated February 24, 2026
4. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated March 17, 2026
5. Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated February 20, 2026
6. Approve Claims Paid dated April 13, 2026
7. Arbor Day Proclamation
8. Approve Site Plan for an Addition to Minnetonka Middle School West
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9. Approve the Civic Campus Outdoor Site Furnishing Quote with Landscape Forms, Inc., in
the amount of $103,908.62
10. Approve Construction Services Scope Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement
with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc (SHE) for the Lake Ann Park Preserve project
11. Approve a Massage Therapy Business License for a new owner of Hand and Stone Massage
and Facial Spa located at 858 West 78th Street
12. Resolution 2026-24: Call for the Assessment Hearing for the 2026 City Pavement
Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01
13. Resolution 2026-25: Authorize a contract for Geotechnical Services for the 2027
Rehabilitation Projects
14. Resolution 2026-26: Grant agreement with MCES for municipal infiltration/inflow
15. Resolution 2026-27: Approve Year-End Transfers
16. Resolution 2026-28: Approve Interfund Loans for the Fiscal Year 2025
17. Resolution 2026-29: Authorize Submission for Carver County Community Development
Agency Community Growth Partnership Initiative (CGPI) Technology Assistance Grant
Application
18. Ordinance 759: Amending Chapters 1 and 20, Updating Sign Definitions and Regulations
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
The Vantage Public Policy Student Group from Minnetonka High School provided an overview
of the Vantage Program and its goals for the project. They provided survey results for the
demographics of the duration of residency in Chanhassen, age, and sex. Another student
summarized the survey results about City Council meeting attendance and the reasons behind the
lack of attendance as applicable. Another student explained the deliverable result, which was an
AI Chat Tool called the Chan Chatter, and provided a demonstration. The students reviewed the
different facts that they learned about Chanhassen during the project.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES. None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. Market Boulevard Improvement Project: Assessment Hearing/Award Construction
Contract/No Parking Resolution
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Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer, provided an overview of the Market
Boulevard Improvement Project. He provided background work leading up to the project and
noted that the city received one bid for the project on March 26, 2026. He summarized the
regional downtown water reuse, which would be utilized as irrigation for the Civic Campus and
City Center Park athletic field. He noted that they received an MPCA Climate Resiliency Grant
for the innovative smart pond. He explained the staging phase one of the project, which they
want to complete by mid-June, ahead of the 4th of July. He reviewed the staging of phases two
and three and noted that all phases should be complete by the end of October. He explained the
no parking for the project, which would be added on both sides of Market Boulevard north of
West 78th Street to Chan View. He summarized the bid results and noted that it came in eight
percent over the estimate, but VE items had been identified to bring the costs down. Mr. Howley
explained the project funding sources. He explained the assessment amounts, which were
determined by the front footage methodology. He summarized the public feedback received
about the project. He stated that the future City Council actions include establishing a TIF Note,
revising the Special Agreement Assessment, and awarding a contract for the entry monument
construction.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing.
Mayor Ryan thanked the City staff and the City Council for all of their work contributions to the
project. She voiced support for the local contractor completing the project.
Councilmember Kimber moved, Councilmember Schubert seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council adopt a resolution awarding the construction contract to Valley Paving and
adopting the assessment role for the Market Boulevard Rehabilitation Project, City Project
Number 25-02; and further adopts a resolution establishing No Parking on both sides of
Market Boulevard between west 78th Street and Chan View. All voted in favor, and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
1. Award Chanhassen Community Center Bid Package #1
Brad Barickman, RJM Construction, summarized bid package #1 for the Chanhassen
Community Center. The bid project would include concrete and utilities, which have longer lead
times and require earlier action to reserve production slots.
Mayor Ryan asked him to explain the lead time. Mr. Barickman answered that the pre-cast wall
panels' lead time due to the significant increase of data centers in the. The current average lead
time was in excess of six months, so they wanted to get in front of this time period. He discussed
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the lead time for structural rebar and noted that they should be able to start construction after bid
package number two.
Councilmember von Oven moved, Councilmember McDonald seconded that the
Chanhassen City Council moves to award Bid Package #1 for the Chanhassen Community
Center to RJM Construction, in the amounts of: $3,031,200 for Donald R. Frantz,
$6,672,160 to Wells, and $1,664,410 to MN Utilities as part of the Construction Manager at
Risk (CMAR) delivery method, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary
documents. This award does not establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), which
will be brought forward for the City Council approval at a later date. All voted in favor,
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Ryan voiced support and pride in the reports completed by these two departments.
1. 2025 Community Development Department Annual Report and 2026 Work Plan
2. 2025 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
1. City Manager Annual Performance Review
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 8:20 p.m.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Jenny Potter
City Clerk