03.23.2026 CC Minutes excerptCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2026
Acting Mayor Kimber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember McDonald, Councilmember Schubert,
Councilmember von Oven, and Acting Mayor Kimber.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Ryan.
STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Howley, Public Works Director/City
Engineer; George Bender, Assistant City Engineer; Andrea McDowell-Poehler, City Attorney;
and Jenny Potter, City Clerk.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Nora Nashawaty
Leslie Elhadi
Dr. Pamela McGrann, 6540 Fox Path
Jason Geyen, 2154 Stone Creek Drive
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation and Maple Leaf Awards to Outgoing
Commissioners
Acting Mayor Kimber recognized Nora Nashawaty for her service on the Park & Recreation
Commission with a certificate of appreciation. He presented Leslie Elhadi with a Maple Leaf
Award for her service on the Environmental Commission. He acknowledged Rob Swanson for
his service on the Park & Recreation Commission, Billy Cripe for his service on the
Environmental Commission, and Luke Bame for his service on the Economic Development
Commission. He acknowledged the Maple Leaf Award for Eric Anderson for his service on the
Economic Development Commission.
2. Chanhassen Athletic Association Recognition
Acting Mayor Kimber recognized the Chanhassen Athletic Association for their donation to the
ballfield improvement project at Lake Ann Park.
3. Invitation to Easter Egg Candy Hunt
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Acting Mayor Kimber invited the community to participate in the 43rd Annual Easter Egg Candy
Hunt on April 4th at City Center Park.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember von Oven
seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 13
pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated March 9, 2026
2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated March 9, 2026
3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated March 3, 2026
4. Receive Environmental Commission Minutes dated January 14, 2026
5. Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes dated February 10, 2026
6. Approve Claims Paid March 23, 2026
7. City Commission Appointments – Environmental Commission
8. 82nd Street West Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Chaska
9. Market Boulevard – Twin City Western Railroad Agreement
10. Award Contract for 2026 Pothole Patching
11. Consider a Conditional Use Permit Request for Screened Outdoor Storage at 2100 Stoughton
Avenue
12. Resolution 2026-20: Call for the Assessment Hearing for the Market Boulevard
Rehabilitation Project
13. Resolution 2026-21: Approval of $66,871.71 Donation and Award Bid for Lake Ann Park
Ballfield 1, 2, and 3 Improvements
All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
1. Jason Geyen Citizen Action Request
Jason Geyen, 2154 Stone Creek Drive, suggested a review of City Ordinance 29-09 and 29-10
regarding trailer storage in the city. He requested a review of the documents to consider allowing
trailer storage for year-round recreational activities.