WS 2002 03 11CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MARCH 11, 2002
Mayor Jansen called the work session to order at 5:50 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jansen, Councilman Boyle, Councilman Peterson, and
Councilman Ayotte
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt and Kate Aanenson
STRATEGIC PLAN - HOUSING.
Kate Aanenson presented information on affordable housing in Chanhassen. She stated that the price for
affordable housing has increased to $170,000. She stated a Housing Summit consisting of 14 to 15 people
could be held sometime in May. The goal being to discuss specific strategies and then assign someone to
implement those strategies. Councilman Ayotte asked staff to explore innovative ideas on bringing down
the cost of construction. Todd Gerhardt talked about "inclusionary housing" which is being discussed in
California and New York. Kate Aanenson stated she would create a list of people to include in the summit
such as bankers, developers, commissioners, and see how many people respond to the idea.
Mayor Jansen adjourned the work session at 6:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim