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FALL/WINTER | 2021 /2022
Chanhassen
A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN
WITH PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
Thanks to Our
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
With the help and contributions of these businesses and organizations,
the City of Chanhassen can offer our special events like February Festival,
Easter Egg Candy Hunt, 4th of July Celebration, and Halloween Party.
Logo indicates sponsor contributions of $1,000+
PURPLE LEAF
CORPORATE
Retail Tech Inc.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
BUSINESS
Charter Bank
Eden Trace Corp
Chanhassen American Legion Post 580
The Garden By The Woods
The Mustard Seed Landscaping
& Garden Center
Merlin’s Ace Hardware
kiddywampus
Pizzaioli
Bluff Creek Dental
J&R Complete Auto Repair
Kwik Trip
Café Thyme THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN’S 37TH ANNUAL
Halloween Party
Country Inn & Suites Chanhassen
Culver’s Chanhassen
TGK Automotive Specialists
Wink Family Eye Care
Automotive Unlimited
Chick-fil-A Chanhassen Saturday, October 30, 5:30-7:30pm
PMT Corporation
Park Dental Eden Prairie Put on your costume and join us for the 37th annual
SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Halloween Party! Enjoy trick-or-treating, carnival games, hayrides,
Tweet Pediatric Dentistry
live entertainment, and treats with family and friends.
INDIVIDUAL
American Family Insurance Pre-register online at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/halloween
- Debra Michels Agency
Ages 2-12 » Chanhassen Recreation Center » 2310 Coulter Blvd.
$6/child » Pre-registration deadline is Friday, October 29th.
Tom Papas - Farmers Insurance
V. Clayton & Associates
Dan Revsbech - RE/MAX Results Registrations will also be taken day-of. » Code: 2213.100
SILVER LEAF
CORPORATE
T-Mobile
Emerson
Old National Bank
BUSINESS
EPS Inc.
GREEN LEAF
CORPORATE
Ridgeview Medical Center and Clinics
BUSINESS
Waytek
Power Systems
Roberts Automatic Products
Xcel Energy
Seedlings Gifts & Books
Chanhassen Dental
Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar
CONTRIBUTING
Artisan Fair
CORPORATE
Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen
IWCO Direct
BUSINESS
Chuck & Don’s
Turbo Nails
Saturday, November 6, 10am-2pm
Metropolitan Supply The Chanhassen Recreation Center will turn its Gymnasium into
Storm Boosters
Brown’s Tire & Auto an art gallery for residents and visitors to enjoy on Saturday,
Brian Reister - State Farm November 6, from 10am to 2pm. Work from up to 40 area artists
Pilgrim Dry Cleaners
Dunsmore Asphalt will be on display for purchase, including wood crafted items,
Peak Heating & Cooling, Inc. pottery, jewelry, painting and photography.
INDIVIDUAL Admission is FREE » Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to PROP food shelf
In honor of John and Lisa Drevlow
Artisans Wanted: This fair will highlight a wide array of Fine Artists and Skilled Artisans from
the Chanhassen community. Items for sale must be handmade locally. The fair will run from
Interested in sponsorship? 10am – 2pm. Our goal is to produce an event that is beneficial and enjoyable for the artists and
an exciting event for visitors, where they will look forward to coming back yearly. Exhibitors will
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/sponsorship receive a 6’ table and a chair for a vendor fee of $25/residents, $30/non-residents.
Participants must complete a MN ST19 form. There are no refunds issued for this event.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 25 » Code: 4213.140
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DIRECTORY | INDEX
Chanhassen
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd., PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN, 55317
Chanhassen City Hall
952.227.1100 | F 952.227.1110
Chanhassen Recreation Center
952.227.1400 | F 952.227.1404
Public Works
952.227.1300 | F 952.227.1310 FALL/WINTER 2021/2022 EDITION
Senior Center
952.227.1125 | F 952.227.1110
Special Events Parks
Email Ice Rinks/Warming Houses.............................18
Annual Halloween Party............ Inside Cover
Email city staff by using the e-mail prefix OLDA/Park Shelter Reservations..................18
and then adding @ci.chanhassen.mn.us Artisan Fair........................................ Inside Cover
Community Sponsors................. Inside Cover
Example: kmeuwissen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Snapshot Community Events...................... 39 Senior Center
Laurie Hokkanen City Manager
952.227.1119 | email: lhokkanen Tree Lighting/Gingerbread..........Back Cover Geek Squad Talks/Grownup Hangouts....19
Holiday Boutique/Feb Fest..........Back Cover Plan Ahead to Age Well.................................... 20
Kim Meuwissen Office Manager
952.227.1107 | email: kmeuwissen Senior Day Trips.....................................................21
Jerry Ruegemer Parks & Recreation Director City News Organization Fun/Senior Classes............... 22
952.227.1121 | email: jruegemer Web Feature.............................................................. 3 Youth
Kate Aanenson Letter from the Mayor......................................... 4
Community Development Director City Manager/Strategic Plan............................5 Chan Rec Sports...................................................24
952.227.1139 | email: kaanenson New City Staff Members....................................6 Dance for Fun Classes..................................... 25
Eric Tessman Building Official Facilities Planning Study....................................6 Go Gymnastics/Youth Classes.................... 26
952.227.1199 | email: etessman Property Taxes/Budget Tax Levy...................7 Youth Clubs/Events.............................................27
Charlie Howley Commission Vacancies........................................7 Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School.............. 28
Public Works Director/City Engineer Food Truck/Chickens/'21 Developments....8 Tae Kwon Do/Self-Defense Seminar........ 29
952.227.1169 | email: chowley Home Businesses/Outdoor Storage............9 Bone Adventure/eSports/Birthdays.......... 30
Ari Lyksett
Communications Manager
Lake Lucy Rehab/Water Report.....................9 Adult Programs
Snow & Ice/Mailbox ABC's................................10
952.227.1116 | email: alyksett
Winter Parking Regulations.............................11 Pickleball/Fit for Life/Line Dance/ Yoga....31
Law Enforcement De-icing/Street Projects/MS4 Permits......12 Photo Contest/Personal Training................32
Lieutenant Lance Pearce Illicit Discharge/Stormwater/Pet Waste......13 Chanhassen Recreation Center
Carver County Sheriff’s Office Transportation/Distracted Driving............. 14
952.227.1601 | email: lpearce Fire Open House/Traffic Safety.................. 14 Hours/Daily Fees/Punch Card Sale............33
Halloween/Heating/C0 Safety.....................15 Gym Schedule/Special Needs........................33
Fire Department Adaptive Recreation................................34 & 35
Don Johnson, Fire Chief Environment Chanhassen Library................................ 36 & 37
952.227.1152 | email: djohnson What Do Those Numbers Mean?..................16
Don Nutter, Fire Marshal/Assistant Fire Chief Yard Waste/Recycling Day...............................17 Program Registration
952.227.1151 | email: dnutter Recycle Demo/Weed Wrench.........................17 Payments/Deadlines/Refunds..................... 38
Public Works: Water/Sewer
952.227.1300
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Utility Billing 952.227.1144 WEB FEATURE
Chanhassen Library
952.227.1500
Monday-Thursdays, 10am - 8pm
Agendas and Minutes
Friday & Saturday, 10am - 5pm The Agendas & Minutes web page
Sunday, 1 - 5pm creates a one-stop shop for the public
to view and download City Council and
Emergencies Commission meeting agendas, complete
Emergency 9-1-1 packets, minutes, and videos, as well
Carver County Sheriff Dispatch 952.361.1231
as live stream City Council, Planning
Utility Emergencies Commission, and Park & Recreation
Chanhassen Utilities Sewer & Water Commission meetings.
952.227.1300 Find agendas and minutes online at
After Hours/Emergency Sewer & Water www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/agendas
9-1-1 or 952.917.9345
Century Link (repair) 1.877.348.9007
CenterPoint Energy (gas leak)
612.372.5050 or 1.800.895.2999
On The Cover
Minnesota Valley Electric Coop
952.492.2313 or 1.800.232.6832 "Puppy Love" by Kacie Reuss
Xcel Energy (power outage) 1.800.895.1999 2019 Honorable Mention Photo Contest Winner
Gopher State One Call Photo contest details on page 32
8-1-1 or 651.454.0002 to request utility locates
CITY OF CHANHASSEN | FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 3
LETTER FROM THE MAYOR
Dear Chanhassen Residents,
I hope everyone has had a great summer and » We continue to train staff and add inventory
enjoyed a return to your routines. As we head to our Cartegraph mapping software.
into the fall, the 2022 budget planning is on the » The city is undertaking a facilities planning study
minds of City Council and staff. Before we move to review conditions of exisiting facilities and
ahead, I want to reflect and highlight the many options for future needs.
accomplishments that have been made over the
past months. City business is ever-evolving, but
Development & Redevelopment
by utilizing our newly adopted Strategic Plan, we » Ground-breaking for a senior affordable housing
project - Lake Place. A high priority for the Senior
have a unified direction as we look to the future.
Commission and with support from the CDA, this
Strategic Plan project is being developed by a Chanhassen resident
The City Council adopted a comprehensive and will serve the 55+ community with a beautiful
and affordable apartment complex.
strategic plan this spring. The first of its kind for
» The long-awaited Avienda Village Development
Chanhassen, this plan gives us purpose and guid-
ance as we prepare for the years to come. The plan is moving forward. After seven years of waiting, Thank you
unites Council and city staff with a clear vision and the timing was right for the developers, and thanks
to the hard work of city staff, City Council approved
to our
mission while operating under shared values.
Our Vision
the final plat in early July, and grading has begun on
the highly-anticipated regional development.
outstanding
Chanhassen is a safe, welcoming community with Operational Excellence residents
engaged residents, abundant natural amenities,
and vibrant businesses, supported by valued ser-
» We conducted an employee survey to understand and
the needs of our employees and look for ongoing
vices that make this a community for life. opportunities for improvement. businesses.
Our Mission » All employees underwent Insights Discovery Training
Our mission is to serve the public. We do this by creating cohesive, highly productive teams. We
believe when internal operations are strong, the You
delivering reliable, cost-effective services designed
to provide a safe, sustainable community.
delivery of services improves. all play
Communications
Our Values
» Hired our first-ever Communications Manager,
such an
Innovation – we seek to be innovative,
collaborative problem solvers to provide
Ari Lyksett. This exciting addition to the team
will help improve communications both internally
important
responsive, quality services. and externally. role in
Respect – We believe in people, and we strive to
treat them with dignity in an equitable and inclu-
» The strategic plan was presented to all five city
commissions and city staff to ensure a consistent
our city.
sive manner. understanding of the direction forward.
Stewardship – We strive to manage the city’s » Implemented FlashVote to gather instant,
financial investments transparently to provide statistically accurate feedback from residents.
essential services and protect its valuable assets The City Council has high expectations for the
and natural resources. successful execution of the Strategic Plan. We are
Engagement – We seek to provide opportunities fortunate to have the strong leadership of our new
for residents to connect with the community, each city manager, Laurie Hokkanen, to deliver on that
other, and the natural environment. goal. Since her start in April, Laurie has already
We have already begun implementing our brought positive change to Chanhassen. With a
strategic priorities. It is always encouraging to keen focus on innovation, her vast knowledge of
see our actions align with what we have laid city operations, and passion for service, I am truly
out to accomplish. optimistic about the direction of Chanhassen.
Financial Sustainability We have learned over the course of the last year
that we must be agile to adapt to change but
» We released a new, comprehensive financial plan
this spring. We realigned financial policies to match prepared to address the unknown and unforeseen
our short and long-term goals. We will be utilizing challenges. We have taken the right steps, have
this new document in our 2022 budget process. the best team in place, and I am confident that as
we close out 2021, the City of Chanhassen is in a
» Invested in financial systems to streamline processes great position for long-term success.
Asset Management Thank you to our outstanding residents and
» The city is in the process of rolling out a public-facing businesses. You all play such an important
request module called SeeClickFix. This mobile app role in our city.
will allow residents to report issues throughout the
city, and residents can include specific locations, Warmest Regards, Facebook:
descriptions, photos, or videos of issues. SeeClickFix Mayor Elise Ryan
Elise Ryan
also integrates with the city's asset management Mayor of Chanhassen Instagram:
software (Cartegraph), which helps resolve the issue. mayoreliseryan
Twitter:
@mayoreliseryan
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CITY NEWS
CITY OF CHANHASSEN WELCOMES
CITY OF CHANHASSEN ADOPTS 2021-2024
Laurie Hokkanen
as City Manager STRATEGIC PLAN
The past year presented many challenges and changes for In April, the City Council adopted the city’s
the City of Chanhassen—from the complex reality of conduct- 2021-2024 Strategic Plan to serve as a guiding
ing business and life amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, document for the council and city staff.
to navigating hiring a new city manager. After an extensive The strategic plan consists of five strategic pri-
search, the city chose a familiar name: Laurie Hokkanen. orities – financial stability, asset management,
Following graduation from Northern Illinois University with a development & redevelopment, operational
Financial excellence, and communications – the issues
master's degree in public administration, Laurie began her ca- Stability
reer working for the City of DeKalb, Illinois as a transportation of greatest importance to the City of
planner. She then settled into the position of Chanhassen's Chanhassen over the next three years.
Assistant City Manager from 2006-2014. Laurie continued to Associated with each priority lays a set of
build her professional resume as city manager for the City of desired outcomes, key outcome indicators,
Victoria from 2014-2017, then as the administrative services and performance targets, describing expected
director for the City of Plymouth from 2018-2021. "I'm thrilled results and how the results will be measured.
to be a part of the Chanhassen team again. It's an honor to The plan also includes strategic initiatives
return to this City, and I'm looking forward to this great Asset that will be undertaken to achieve the
opportunity," said Laurie. Management
targeted outcomes.
Laurie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience The planning effort began with examining
to the position garnered from her varied professional back- the operating environment, followed by a
ground and a valuable fresh perspective and new, innovative SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
ideas. Moreover, she is excited to help bring to fruition a long- and Threats) analysis. In February, the City
term strategic plan for Chanhassen and its residents, working Council and senior management team held
alongside Mayor Elise Ryan, City Council, and City staff. strategic planning sessions, developing a set
Development & of priorities, key outcomes, and performance
Laurie is equally dedicated to creating a collaborative, sup- Redevelopment
portive work environment within the City. "My goal is to bring targets, and outlined draft versions of the
a human-centered approach [to management], to build trust, organization’s vision, mission, and values.
lead and empower staff and promote a culture that embraces Based on those priorities, the city’s senior
change for the better and that strives for continuous improve- management team met in March to identify
ment," she said. a set of strategic initiatives and develop
She encourages city staff to hold and detailed action plans. The City of Chanhassen
live up to strong values and to under- has already begun implementing our
stand the mission of Chanhassen as Operational strategic priorities, which can be read online:
a city — how their work contributes Excellence www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/strategicplan
directly to the ability to achieve The 2021-2024 strategic plan was developed
a bright future for the community. with the hard work and dedication of many
Welome back Laurie! individuals, with strong leadership from
the City Council committed to long-term
thinking and planning.
Communications
CITY OF CHANHASSEN | FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 5CITY NEWS
New City Staff Members
We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our
newest employees with the City of Chanhassen!
Kevin Zittel
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance manager Kevin comes from Cottage Grove, MN, where
he resides with his wife and two daughters. He most recently worked
for Washington County Public Works before joining the City. Outside of Facilities
work, he enjoys coaching soccer, and coaching and umpiring softball
games. Kevin describes himself as an outgoing introvert. Planning Study
In July 2021, the city hired a
Kelly Strey planning/design consultant to
Finance Director prepare a Facilities Planning
Study. The purpose of the study
A native of Austin, MN Kelly is Chanhassen’s finance director. She re- is to review feasible options for
ceived her degree in accounting from Gustavus Adolphus College. Kelly the future of some of the city’s
began her career as an auditor in public accounting at McGladrey aging facilities. The main focus
before moving to the public sector to work for the City of Burnsville, is to weigh options for con-
where she spent nearly 20 years also as a finance director. Kelly left structing new city facilities
Burnsville to assist her parents with their business prior to their compared to investment in the
retirement. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their four existing facilities.
adult children as well as her Golden Doodle, Gus, and four grand-dogs.
The facilities included
in the study:
Mitchell Czech » City Hall
Recreation Supervisor » Fire Station No. 1
The newest member of the Park & Recreation Department, Mitch is a » Fire Station No. 2
» Chanhassen Recreation Center
proud cheesehead, born and raised in Merrill, Wisconsin. He earned a » Old Village Hall
degree in Recreation Management at UW-La Crosse. Before joining the
Park & Recreation ranks at Chanhassen, he was a program manager The study will be used as part
with Minnetonka Community Education and a sports director with the of the city’s long-term financial
YMCA. Mitch is a huge Wisconsin sports fan: Badgers, Bucks, and planning strategic initiative.
Packers and loves playing sports himself. He also enjoys concerts, These facilities support the
fishing and working on projects around his house. Mitch lives in essential services delivered by
Prior Lake with his two Shih Tzus, Jordy and Izzy. the city and have served the
city well since they were con-
structed. With any facility, age
Alison Albrecht is a contributing factor to service
Public Works Support Specialist life. Addressing our facilities’
physical needs and space plan-
Alison joins us as the Public Works Administrative Support Specialist. ning to improve the efficiency
Originally from Yakima Washington, she studied at the University of of delivering services is also
Montana, Washington State University, and the University of Texas. Prior a primary focus of the study.
to coming to Chanhassen, she worked with the City of Coppell, Texas. Preparation of the study is not
Alison enjoys hiking, reading, yoga, and also loves to travel. She is a commitment to constructing
married to her husband Austin and has a twin sister, Amy. new facilities; it’s just a step in
prudent long-term planning for
the city. The study will be posted
Ari Lyksett on the city’s website upon
Communications Manager completion, along with project
Ari recently joined the city as the communications manager, a newly updates along the way.
created position. She has a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political The Library, two Water Treat-
Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Most recently, she ment Plants, and Public Works
worked for the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. Ari enjoys biking, facilities are not part of the
camping, gardening (she recently won a grant from the State to create study as they are relatively
pollinator gardens in her yard), hiking, and baseball. Ari and her husband new and effectively support
Jon and have two cats, Talia and Rudy and live in Hopkins. the city’s services with minimal
ongoing investment.
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Where Does Your
Property Tax Dollar Go?
2022 Budget
& Tax Levy
What makes up the
2022 budget and
preliminary levy?
Work has begun to develop the
* Based on home valued at $450,000 in the Eastern Carver County School District 112 2022 Budget. The City Coun-
cil discussed the preliminary
45¢ 35¢ 6¢ 5¢ 4¢ 4¢ 1¢ budget and levy at a Council
work session meeting on August
16 and will adopt a preliminary
PUBLIC PUBLIC PARKS, TRAILS, GENERAL COMMUNITY levy at the September 27 Council
SCHOOL CARVER CO.
DISTRICT & REGIONAL SAFETY WORKS AND REC ADMIN. DEVELOP. meeting. The public is welcome
to attend all council meetings
and work sessions.
The preliminary levy establish-
City of Chanhassen Taxes 20¢ es the maximum levy the city
can set for 2022, however this
amount can still be lowered. In
Go Paperless with November and December, the
Council will consider detailed
Your Utility Bills! budgets for all funds and set
fees and charges for the
Did you know we offer automatic coming year.
payment of your utility bill?
This option is available for anyone interested in having their utility bill In November, residents will
paid by automatic withdrawal from their checking account. Access receive their preliminary tax
to your utility account is available through the City of Chanhassen’s
website, or by visiting chanhassen.merchanttransact.com. Truth-in statements that list the city,
county, and school districts'
First-time users must register using their city utility bill. Once
registered, residents are able to review utility bills, make payments,
-Taxation public hearing dates. Each
jurisdiction will hold a public
and view usage trends for their accounts. PUBLIC hearing on its proposed
budget in December before
For more information on any of these services or to sign up, please visit
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/utilitybill or call 952.227.1144. HEARING the budget's final adoption.
The Truth-in-Taxation As can be seen from the dollar
hearing on the bill graphic, about only 20 cents
2022 Commission proposed 2022
budget is scheduled for
of your total property tax dollar
goes to fund all city services –
Vacancies December 6, 7pm
police, fire, parks/trails, street
maintenance, snow plowing, etc.
The City of Chanhassen will be accepting applications for commission To learn more about the
vacancies in January 2022. Openings will be available on the Planning CITY HALL City of Chanhassen's budget
Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, Economic Development Council Chambers visit the city's website at
Commission, Environmental Commission, and the Senior Commission. Public is invited www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/budget
Detailed information about each commission can be found on the city’s website at
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/commissions. Detailed application information will be
available on the city’s website and social media outlets starting in January.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN | FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 7CITY NEWS
2021 Development
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
The city continues to experience steady growth in its
residential and commercial development. With an estimat-
ed population of over 26,000, Chanhassen is an attractive
destination for both new residents and the businesses
that cater to them. Listed below are a few of the approved
projects currently under construction.
More information about the projects can be found on the city’s web page at
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/projects.
Food Truck Update
Are permits required?
You may have noticed an uptick event, no permit is required
in the number of food trucks from the city.
operating in Chanhassen. This City code still prohibits food
spring, the City Council voted Christian Bros. Automotive
trucks from operating on public
to allow food trucks to operate Planning Case #2020-21
or private streets, roads, and
on commercial, industrial, and Located in the Crossroads development at Highway
highways. The city also prohibits
multifamily properties without 212 and Great Plains Boulevard, the site plan is for a
food trucks from operating on
a city-issued event permit. This 5,100 square-foot automotive repair building. Construction
city-owned property (i.e., parks)
change has made it easier for started in summer 2021 and should be completed by
unless they are part of a city-
businesses to invite food trucks late 2021 or early 2022.
sponsored or approved event.
onto their property to provide
workers and customers with You can find more detailed
diverse culinary options. information on the city’s food
truck policies on the city’s Golf Zone
The city’s food truck ordi- Planning Case #2021-02
website or contact staff to
nance changes did not change After the driving range closed in 2018, the IUP expired.
clarify if you need anything
residents’ ability to have food Brian and Keri Colvin came to the city to reopen the
from the city to host a food
trucks cater to family parties driving range located on Flying Cloud Drive and Highway
truck; however, in most cases,
and events. So long as the food 101. They intend to operate the business in a manner sub-
if you are a residential property
truck is not operating on public stantially similar to what was previously present on site.
owner, the answer will be, “No
property or the street and limits
permit is needed, have fun!”
its sales to people attending the
Deer Haven
Planning Case #2020-22
Eggs- citing The property is located at Takoma Trail and Yosemite
Avenue. Ken Ashfeld received subdivision approval to
News for Chickens create four lots and one outlot with a variance for the
use of a private street to provide direct access to the
in Chanhassen four lots. The proposed development is expected to be
completed over late 2021 or early 2022.
In June of 2021, the City Council from any lot line. In addition,
voted to amend the city’s exist- the ordinance prohibits roosters
ing domestic chicken ordinance and has standards to ensure
to allow the city to issue permits that coops and runs provide
to keep chickens on all residen- adequate space and shelter.
tial properties. In March of 2019, There is a $25 permit fee to
the previous ordinance had cover the cost of processing the
restricted chickens to properties permit. In addition, keeping
one acre or larger. backyard chickens is subject to
To receive a permit, residents the city’s nuisance ordinance, Lake Place
will need to meet the ordi- and owners who allow their Planning Case #2021-04
nance’s density and setback chickens to run loose or other- Lake Place, a three-story, 110 unit independent senior living
requirements. For example, the wise violate city code may have housing project, is being constructed at 1361 Lake Drive
ordinance requires coops and their permits revoked. West. The developer is Lakes at Chanhassen. Construction
runs to be located in the rear The full text of the new ordinance began in July 2021, and completion should be within 15
yard, be setback 25-feet from governing backyard chickens and the months. 68 of the units will be various types of one-bed-
permit application form is available at
adjacent residences, and be www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/chickens
room units with 42 two-bedroom units. 50 of the units
setback a minimum of 10-feet will be affordable to seniors at 60 percent of the area's
medium income range.
8 FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 | CITY OF CHANHASSENCITY NEWS
Lake Lucy
Road
Rehabilitation
As a result of the financial im-
pacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,
the Lake Lucy Road Rehabili-
tation project (city project no.
Home 20-03) was postponed back in
July 2020. The project was fully
Businesses designed and bid, but it never
moved into construction. How-
One result of the recent pan- ever, the city budgets have been
demic is that many more people repaired, and the $800k project
are working from home. This had is ready to move forward once
Boats, Trailers, & RVs, Oh My!
led to many residents calling again with construction in the
to inquire about adding a home summer of 2022.
office. Working from home, be it
as a remote worker or running As many of you may be aware, the city was recently asked The project scope is unchanged
your own business falls under to investigate the possibility of changing the rules govern- from what was developed in
the city’s Home Occupation ing the outdoor storage of boats, trailers, and recreational 2020, and all that is needed is
Ordinance. The ordinance is vehicles to allow the storage of one item on the driveway. to re-authorize the project, get
oriented towards preserving the After gathering the public feedback and researching how new bids, and adhere to another
residential character of the city’s other communities regulated outdoor storage, the City assessment process. In addition,
neighborhoods and as long as Council voted to keep the existing ordinance’s prohibition on this section of road is classi-
you are not using your residen- driveway storage. fied as a major collector and is
tial property to host a commer- This means that the outdoor storage of these items contin- identified as a Municipal State
cial business, it is unlikely to ues to be limited to the side or rear yard of your property. Aid (MSA) route. This means that
impact your ability to have a The ordinance stipulates that the boats, trailers, RVs, and the city can utilize State funds
home office or work from home. other stored items cannot extend beyond the front of the for a portion of the project costs.
The key provisions of the principle structure. On corner or double frontage lots, the Regardless of this designation,
ordinance are listed below and front of the structure is defined as the side accessed by a the project is still governed
the full ordinance can be found driveway to the public street. In order to comply with ordi- by the City’s Assessment
by visiting our website www. nance, if you were to draw an imaginary line between the Practice and therefore bene-
ci.chanhassen.mn.us and closest point of your house and the street frontage accessed fitting property owners will be
searching “Home Occupations." by your driveway, your boat or trailer should be behind that assessed a portion of the eligible
line (see drawing). These vehicles may be stored on either a costs. Property owners who
1) There can be no change to the
exterior appearance of the home surfaced or an unsurfaced area. While the city does not limit are assessed receive numer-
or visible evidence of the home the number of boats or trailers that can be stored in the rear ous pieces of information and
occupation or side yard, residents are limited to one recreational vehicle. notices as part of the special
2) No more than 25 percent of the
assessment process.
Please be courteous to your neighbors and only keep your
floor area of a single floor can be Additional information can be found on the
boat, trailer, or RV in your driveway for short-term cleaning project page of the city’s website here:
used for a home occupation and loading/unloading. www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/1608/Lake-Lu-
3) No garage or accessory If you have any questions, please contact the city at 952.229.1100.
cy-Road-Rehabilitation-Project
buildings can be used for the
home occupation
4) No commodities, merchandise, Front yard line
or supplies may be sold from
the premises
5) Contractors’ yards/landscaping Can’t
businesses are prohibited
House
Store Drinking Water
Annual Report
6) No more than three parking
Street One
spaces for occupants and
visitors are allowed Driveway
As required by the Minnesota Dept.
7) At most - one nonresident of Health, the city must prepare an
Annual Drinking Water Report for
employee is permitted its customers. This report contains
8) No commercial equipment information about the City of
Chanhassen’s drinking water.
or vehicles may be stored on
the property Can store (rear or side yard) The Drinking Water Annual Report
is available online at
If you are interested in running a business www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/water
out of your house and have questions, find Street Two
out more by calling 952.227.1100 or going to
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
CITY OF CHANHASSEN | FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 9CITY NEWS
Snow & Ice
Control in the Mailbox
City of Chanhassen ABC's
The city’s street department is responsible for snow and ice control
on 115 miles of streets in the community. During larger snow/ice Helpful Hints
events, the street department uses staff from the utility and parks
departments to help clear the roads. to Protect
During an average snow event, the street foreman calls plow drivers Your Mailbox
to work around 3am, although the time may vary depending on from the
street conditions and weather reports. The city works with the
Carver County Sheriff’s Office on callouts and if specific areas need Snowplow
to be treated or plowed immediately.
Please make sure your mailboxes
The city uses a variety of materials for snow and ice control. meet following criteria:
Depending on the temperature, the city will use materials or mixtures
including salt, pre-wet salt brine, and if temperatures are too low, » The front of the mailbox should be flush with the back
an 80/20 mix of salt brine and calcium chloride. The spreading of of the curb or edge of the street
road salt to the upslope side of the pavement will allow it to flow » Mailboxes should be 42" - 48" above street level for
downward while melting the snow and ice, as well as reducing the convenient access by the mail carrier as governed
quantity of materials used. The use of salt and salt brine prevents by the postal service
snow and ice from bonding to the road surface, which is why salt is » Newspaper boxes and other containers should be set back
usually spread early in a storm to prevent snow build up and to aid a minimum of 6-inches from the back of the curb
in snow removal operations.
Mailboxes placed too close to the street may be prone to
Snow will be plowed in a manner to provide access as soon as damage by snow removal equipment or heavy snow rolling
possible and to minimize traffic obstructions. Collector roadways are off a snowplow. If a mailbox is damaged by direct contact
plowed first. Local streets and cul-de-sacs are initially plowed with with snow removal equipment, the city will repair or replace
a single pass to open all routes as soon as possible. After all routes it with a standard mailbox and post as soon as possible.
are open, streets and cul-de-sacs are then plowed curb to curb. The Damage resulting from snow rolling off a plow or wing is the
goal is to have all streets open by 7am. It is the street department’s responsibility of the resident. Wood mailbox posts that are
intent to have the entire street system cleaned after a typical rotten will not be replaced by the city.
snowfall in approximately 10-hours. Opening most streets before the
normal morning rush hour is not only an important service the city
Clearing Your Driveway
provides, but it is also an important safety component. Depending Please do not blow, plow, or shovel snow into the street.
on snowfall conditions and the duration of the storm, cleanup This is against state statute. Individuals who throw their
operations can widely fluctuate. snow into the street make it more difficult to clear the
street, particularly cul-de-sacs. It also creates ice hazards
Cleanup operations are handled with plow trucks, loaders, and as other vehicles drive over the snow and compact it. You
pickup trucks depending on the situation. Clearing snow away may want to wait to shovel the end of your driveway and
from hydrants and sidewalks is the adjacent property owners’ mailbox until after the plow has cleared the street curb to
responsibility unless special situations require the city to curb. The plow will typically come through several times
complete this work. before completion and this will save you from repeating the
shoveling process.
Call Public Works at 952.227.1300 if you have any questions or to report a problem.
Please Keep
Hydrants
Clear of Snow
During the winter months, falling snow and snowplows can bury
fire hydrants. Valuable time may be taken away from a potential
rescue or putting out a fire if a firefighter must take the time to
search for and dig out a fire hydrant.
When you shovel your driveway or sidewalk, take the few extra
minutes to shovel out the fire hydrant next to your property.
A 3-foot clear space should be maintained around the hydrant Mailbox shown Mailbox shown is below
is at CORRECT height. the correct height.
to allow space for firefighters to operate. Remember to keep
hydrants clear of shrubs/plants, garbage cans, debris, and any Snowplow blade Snowplow blade
decorative-yard ornaments. CLEARS the mailbox. hits the mailbox.
10 FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 | CITY OF CHANHASSENCITY NEWS
Chanhassen Winter
Parking Regulations
What You Need To Know
Between the dates of November 1 through April 1, the City of to the residents of Chanhassen); and (4) this helps to ensure
Chanhassen has a winter parking ordinance in effect. The the safest possible road conditions for the residents, guests
restrictions of the winter parking ordinance can have ramifi- and those passing through the City of Chanhassen.
cations for all City of Chanhassen residents and guests. The What happens to my vehicle if I am parked in
current winter parking regulation can be found on the City of violation of this winter parking regulation?
Chanhassen’s website.
Depending on the location of your vehicle, the amount of
The ordinance, section 12-16, reads: snowfall, and many other factors, you may receive a citation
On-street parking is prohibited between November 1 and April 1 between the or, if the situation warrants such action, your vehicle may be
hours of 1:00am and 7:00am. On-street parking is also prohibited when there is two
inches or more of snow on a street until the street has been plowed curb to curb. towed. Deputies tend to make all reasonable efforts to contact
Representatives of the Carver County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota State Patrol, the registered owner of a vehicle before proceeding with
and community service officers shall have the authority to impound vehicles in having the vehicle towed; however, certain snow emergencies
violation of this section.
may require it.
There are several takeaways from this ordinance you need
to be aware of, and we will try to answer some of the bigger How much is the fine if I receive a citation?
questions we receive below: The fine for the citation is $30, plus a $12 court surcharge,
making the total fine $42.
Why do you enforce winter parking?
Winter parking is enforced aggressively in the City of Can I call in and request an exception to
Chanhassen for several reasons, but primarily to make sure
this winter parking regulation?
the roadways are properly cleared. Snow-covered roads create The short answer is: yes. The longer answer, however, is that
hazards for anyone driving on a roadway. It is common knowl- it is up to the discretion of the deputy working to determine
edge that during snowstorms (and in the immediate timeframe if any exceptions will be granted. In many situations, if there
afterward), the number of motor vehicle crashes increase is no snow forecasted for that night, then the likelihood of a
substantially when compared to times of no snow. Having winter parking exception is high.
these roadways cleared in a timely manner helps to reduce to Will I automatically receive a citation if
risk of getting into a crash. my vehicle is parked on the roadway in
Why do you enforce winter parking violation of this restriction?
when there hasn’t been any snowfall? The deputies try to work hard to educate the public about this
The biggest benefit to enforcing the ordinance in this way is winter parking ordinance. Typically, during the first few weeks
that it can reduce the amount of time it takes for the plows to of November, deputies will place warning letters on motor
adequately clear the roadways. If the ordinance stated that ve- vehicles educating them about the winter parking restrictions.
hicles could not be parked on the street only when it snowed, Deputies record the license plate numbers of the vehicles
then the likelihood of vehicles being on the street is much which receive warning letters as repeated violations during
higher (maybe you forgot it was going to snow, or perhaps you the “grace” period may result in a citation.
planned to be out of town for several days and left your car on We at the Carver County Sheriff’s Office want everyone to be
the street). Enforcing the ordinance like this helps to ensure safe on the roadways, especially during the winter months
several things: (1) the roads are plowed in a timely manner; (2) when the roads can be at their worst.
it reduces the risk of property damage from a plow accidentally
striking a vehicle and/or the vehicle being damaged somehow If you have any questions about winter parking regulations,
please contact the Carver County Sheriff’s Office at
by being covered in snow; (3) being able to plow the roads 952.361.1212 and request to speak with a deputy assigned
more quickly provides a cost savings to the city (the sooner the to the City of Chanhassen. We would be happy to assist
plows can get all the streets cleared, the less money it costs you in any way we can. Thank you, and stay safe!
CITY OF CHANHASSEN | FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 11CITY NEWS
2022 Street Improvement
Project/Street Projects
Funding Overview
As part of its 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the city has
De-icing Salt Use identified annual street improvement projects as a way to maintain
and improve our vehicular transportation system. The city annually
How to Ensure Safe Roadways reviews its 5-year plan and makes revisions based on changing prior-
ities, new information, or leveraging other projects and/or funding.
In Minnesota, winter weather conditions can cause icy roads A map of the current 5-year street CIP can be found on the city’s
and walkways, leading to dangerous conditions for drivers and website at this link: http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/Document-
pedestrians. De-icers are used to combat this situation. A de-icer Center/View/3264/CIP-Street-Improvements-5-year?bidId=
is a substance that melts or prevents ice formation and does so
by lowering the freezing point of water and preventing a bond As shown on the CIP map, the areas identified to be included in the
between ice and paved surfaces. A study by Marquette University 2022 project include 6.4 miles of rehabilitation, which means either a
found that de-icing roads with salt reduce accidents by 88 percent pavement mill & overlay or a full-depth reclamation of the pavement.
and injuries by 85 percent. In addition, various repairs to the sanitary sewer, water main, and
stormwater infrastructure are also included in the project scope.
While de-icers can greatly improve road and walkway safety, they The project is expected to be bid in the winter, and construction to
can also negatively affect the environment and surrounding infra- begin after the spring thaw with completion in the fall of 2022.
structure. Once applied, de-icers move with melted water to our The funding for these annual street improvement projects
surface and groundwater. In addition, some de-icers are corrosive comes from various sources but is managed via the Pavement
and will negatively impact soils, vegetation, and infrastructure. By Management Program (PMP) fund. The various revenue sources
that make up the fund include:
integrating scientific principles into winter maintenance, the city
can reduce de-icer use while not decreasing safety. » Municipal State Aid (MSA) – This revenue comes from the State on
an annual basis and is based on the overall size of the city’s local
The city uses the following strategies to minimize deicer use
while still ensuring safe roadways and protecting the environment: roadway network. It is only applicable to MSA-identified streets and
covers the city’s portion of eligible street costs.
» City staff attends smart salting training. This training helps staff
members learn how to protect water resources by using less salt » Franchise Fees – This revenue source is a fee charged to electric and
and still maintain safe paved surfaces. gas utility companies to use the public right-of-way. The fee is generally
passed onto the utility company customers (Chanhassen residents)
» The salt applicator on our plow trucks is calibrated to precisely measure
and is collected with monthly utility bills. The revenue is used to cover
how much salt is applied. Trucks are equipped with ground temperature
the city’s portion of street costs. The City Council approved the Franchise
readers and a device that determines the proper salting rate.
Fees in 2019. A frequently asked questions (FAQ) document about
» The city utilizes a system called “Precise,” which tracks salt usage Franchise Fees can be found on the city’s website at the following link:
by truck, route, temperature, rate, etc. https://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/FAQ.aspx
» The city only treats primary routes, school routes, and shady/hilly » Tax Levy – This revenue source is an Ad Valorem property tax levied
roads with salt. Residential roads are only plowed. against eligible real property in Chanhassen. The revenue is used
» The city’s salt stockpile is properly stored, including covered by a to cover the city’s portion of street costs.
dome, stored on an asphalt bottom with concrete sides. These measures
ensure that no salt leaves the facility and runs off into the environment. » Special Assessments – This revenue is assessed to benefiting properties
of the street project. The city has an assessment practice that has been
It is highly recommended that private business/property owners and their in place since 1993 and allows for 40 percent of the eligible street costs
contractors who use de-icers follow the same steps listed above. Please contact
the city for any questions regarding these minimization strategies. to be assessed to directly benefiting properties. A copy of the
Assessment Practice can be found on the city’s website at:
Chanhassen residents can help reduce the impacts of https://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/432/Assessment-Practice
salt and de-icer use by following these simple rules:
» Shovel – The more snow and ice you remove manually, the less salt you
will have to use and the more effective. Whether you use a shovel, snow
blower, snow plow, or ice scraper, get out there as early as you can and MS4 Permitting
keep up with the storm. You may even decide that salt isn’t needed. The City of Chanhassen holds a Municipal Separate Storm
» Fifteen degrees and below is too cold for salt – Most salts stop working Sewer System (MS4) Permit from the MPCA. An MS4 is de-
at this temperature. Use sand instead for traction (but note that sand fined as the responsible party of a conveyance or system of
does not melt ice). Sand can also be a pollutant to our surface waters, conveyances (roads with catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches,
so please use sparingly. man-made channels, storm drains, etc.) that carry stormwater.
» Slow down – Drive for the conditions and make sure to give plow The MS4 general permit is designed to help the permittee
drivers plenty of space to do their work. reduce and track the amount of sediment and other pollutants
entering the State's waters from stormwater systems. Entities
» Be patient – Just because you don’t see salt on the road doesn’t mean regulated by the MS4 general permit, including Chanhassen,
it hasn’t been applied. These products take time to work.
must develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
More salt does not mean more melting – one pound of salt is approximately (SWPPP) and adopt best practices. The city submits its annual
a heaping 12-ounce coffee mug. You may consider purchasing a hand-held MS4 report to the MPCA by the end of June and holds an
spreader to help you apply a consistent amount. Sweep up extra. If salt or annual public hearing each fall.
sand is visible on dry pavement, it is no longer doing any work and will be
More information can be found on our website at
washed away. Use this salt or sand somewhere else. Visit the MPCA chlo- www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/153/Surface-Water-Resources
ride web pages for more information: https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us.
12 FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 | CITY OF CHANHASSENCITY NEWS
Illicit
Discharge Stormwater Pond Projects
What is illicit discharge?
It is any discharge into the public The city is implementing its and structures, and
storm sewer system that is annual stormwater pond restoring the disturbed areas.
harmful to the health or welfare maintenance projects. The All work will be performed
of people, the environment, project locations were cho- within city-owned ease-
wildlife, or surface waters. sen based on a comprehen- ments. Access to the ponds
Illicit discharges into public sive survey and subsequent will be different at each
stormwater systems are prohibit- prioritization of the city’s en- location, and the city will
ed by federal and state law. tire network of stormwater work with adjacent property
Chanhassen is committed to ponds completed in the fall owners ahead of and during
identifying and reducing illicit of 2020. This year is the first construction to communicate
discharge into its storm sewer project in what is anticipated the scope of work. Some
system to protect our abundant to be a robust annual storm- trees and other vegetation
natural resources, including lakes, water pond maintenance may likely need to be removed
streams, and wetlands. program. This work will be to access each pond.
paid for utilizing the Surface If you have any questions about
Public surface waters are food Water Management Fees this program or the particular
sources and provide recreational collected with utility bills and work, please get in touch with the
city’s Water Resources Coordinator,
opportunities such as swimming, new developments, with no Matt Unmacht, at
boating, and fishing, which can additional cost to property munmacht@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
all be negatively affected by the
pollutants stormwater carries.
owners. or at 952.227.1168.
In addition, the city has a project Pet Waste
The general scope of work page on it's website where additional One simple way that
Illicit discharges include: information and updates will be posted
includes removing obstruc- Chanhassen residents can
from time to time to communicate
» Sediment coming from tions to access the ponds,
construction sites or other
updated information. help protect water quality
cleaning out accumulated Please sign up on the webpage with is to clean up pet waste.
unstabilized (bare) ground sediment, stabilizing eroded the “Notify Me” icon to automatical- Pet waste left uncol-
» Yard waste (grass clippings/ areas, repairing storm pipes ly receive project updates www.
leaves) deposited into a ci.chanhassen.mn.us/notifyme lected is unsanitary and
storm drain disagreeable for residents.
In addition, pet waste con-
» Oil, grease, antifreeze, or paint
tains pathogenic bacteria
that is dumped or flows into
a storm drain, including
PROJECT 1 and other parasites. When
wash water from cleaning pet waste is washed into
with chemicals the city’s lakes and rivers,
» Sewage from broken sewer it decays in the water,
lines or overflow from private depleting oxygen levels
septic systems PROJECT 2 and releasing ammonia,
which can be harmful to
» Pesticides, herbicides, and
fertilizers fish and other aquatic
» Illicit discharges could be
organisms. Pet waste also
intermittent — only occurring a PROJECT 3 contains nutrients that
foster weed and algae
few minutes per day or a few
days per year, continuous — growth. Elevated bacteria
occurring almost daily, or levels in lakes and rivers
transitory — only occurring once caused by Escherichia coli
If you notice illegal or suspicious PROJECT 4 (E. coli) can cause unsafe
discharge into a storm sewer conditions for swimming
inlet or curb ditch, or if you and recreational activities.
notice discharge that appears Ultimately, pet waste
unnatural, report the problem management results
in one of the following ways: in cleaner parks and
» Call the city’s Engineering neighborhoods, improved
Division at 952.227.1160 aesthetics, and lowered
» Call 911 if you suspect the issue potential for diseases
requires immediate attention or CITY OF CHANHASSEN to spread. In addition,
is an illegal activity 2021 Stormwater Pond reducing the amount of
For more information, contact the Maintenance Projects uncollected pet waste re-
City Water Resource’s Coordinator, duces a significant cause
Matt Unmacht, at munmacht@ of stormwater pollution.
ci.chanhassen.mn.us or at 952.227.1168.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN | FALL/WINTER 2021-2022 13CITY NEWS
WeCAB Teen Driving
Who We Are and What We Do
WeCAB is a network of volunteers providing safe, affordable, and & Distracted
flexible supplemental transportation for medical appointments,
grocery shopping, food shelves, worship, social opportunities, Driving
access to transit, and more. According to the Minnesota
When We Do It Department of Public Safety,
Seven days a week, as drivers are available. Saturday, Sunday, and traffic crashes are the second
Monday trips must be reserved by Thursday. We accept ride requests leading cause of death for teens
for Carver County and Westonka, Monday through Friday from 9am-1pm. in Minnesota. Statistics show that
Where We Do It each year approximately 30 teens
Waconia, Chaska, Victoria, Chanhassen, Watertown, New Germany, ages 16-19, die on Minnesota roads.
Mayer, and Carver What is causing these crashes?
1.844.743.3932 • www.wecab.org Studies have shown that teens are inexperienced, more likely to take
SouthWest Transit
risks, drive distracted, and speed. Believe it or not, teens also have
the lowest seat belt usage rate of all age groups in Minnesota. In
Prime MD
2019, teens ages 15-19 made up just six percent of all licensed drivers,
but they made up 16 percent of all drivers involved in traffic crashes.
Prime MD is a non-emergency medical transportation service to get In 2021 fatal crashes involving teen drivers have doubled. To date,
you to and from medical appointments around the SouthWest Metro eight teens have died behind the steering wheel.
at an affordable price.
To book SouthWest Prime, use our app or call 952.797.7463 or 952.SW.Prime
Crash facts compiled between 2015-2019 indicate that:
SouthWest Prime
» 197 people died in a crash involving a teen driver
» 1,109 people were seriously injured involving a teen driver
SouthWest Prime is an on-demand ride service that allows you to
book a ride by phone or use an online application. Once you book a » 219 unbuckled teens died or were seriously injured in a crash
ride, you can go anywhere inside the service area of Eden Prairie, » Speed contributed to 43 fatalities and 275 serious injuries
Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria. » Distracted driving contributed 26 fatalities and 166 serious injuries
“You wanna get to Canterbury, Mystic Lake, or Valley Fair? Looking to » Alcohol was a factor in 15 fatalities and 92 serious injury crashes
get to MOA, Normandale, or the MSP Airport? Now you can with our involving teen drivers
new Prime expansion services into Shakopee, along the 494 Many people think distracted driving only pertains to texting or using
corridor, and to the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport. a cellphone while driving. Distracted driving is anything that takes
Simply book a ride by using our app or calling 952.949.2287 to talk to one of the customer your attention away from operating the motor vehicle. Distracted
service representatives. driving includes: adjusting music or other controls, using your GPS,
eating, and other passengers.
Parents, please talk to your teen drivers about distracted driving,
seatbelt use, and speed. It takes many hours to prepare teens to
be drivers, and it doesn’t end when they get their license.
Fire Department
Open House Traffic Safety Committee
Monday, Sept. 27, 6-8:30pm The city’s newly formed Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) began its
Fire Station #1, 7610 Laredo Drive monthly meetings in December 2020. As an update about what the
TSC has been working on, the topics covered to date include:
Events » Creating the bylaws the committee operates under
» Firetruck rides » Establishing the TSC goals; created a logo
» Bounce House for kids
» Logistics of the meetings; outline what topics to consider
» Firefighter obstacle course for kids
» Reviewed more than 50 individual cases
» Firefighter team challenge competition
» Kitchen fire demo
• Each case is a unique traffic concern brought to the City’s attention
• The cases are documented on a list that began tracking in June 2019
» Fire sprinkler side-by-side demo
• Most frequent cases involve
» Food, snacks, drinks, and ice cream
Traffic Impacts to Pedestrian Safety............................................................ 37%
Signage.......................................................................................................................26%
SEE A Contact Fire Marshal, Misc. Requests.........................................................................................................18%
FIREFIGHTER Don Nutter at
952.227.1153 or email
Speeding...................................................................................................................... 11%
IN ACTION! dnutter@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
if you have any questions.
» Information sharing, staying relevant on traffic topics
» Policy development (crosswalks & speed limits are under development)
FREE - FAMILY » Updated the "traffic concerns" webpage on the city's website at
FUN! www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/traffic
For more information, a TSC webpage is on the city’s website at this link:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/trafficsafety Please drive safe!
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