WS 2002 08 12CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
AUGUST 12, 2002
Mayor Jansen called the work session meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jansen, Councilman Labatt, and Councilman
Peterson
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Ayotte and Councilman Boyle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Todd Hoffman, Justin Miller, and Bruce DeJong
PUBLIC PRESENT: Joy Melby, Mike Gorra, Mark Zaebst, Lifetime Fitness; and Tim Braff,
Bridges Athletic & Golf.
RESPONSES FROM THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION~ COMMUNITY
CENTER.
Mayor Jansen presented background information on what action the City Council has taken to
date regarding the community center. Todd Hoffman provided the results from the Request for
Information (RFI) that was sent out. Who was sent the RFI, who responded, and who showed
interest in participating with the City in such a venture. Councilman Peterson stated he would
like to see the community center parallel track with the new high school project and asked if the
city was going to hold a referendum to provide funding for such a project. Todd Gerhardt asked
Mark Zaebst for his input on what Lifetime Fitness has done with other cities. There was
discussion around conducting a survey or forming a focus group to study the issue. It was
decided to form a focus group comprised of 20-25 people from various groups such as CAA,
hockey, soccer, swimming, and the Park and Recreation Commission to pull together the
information, and then conduct a survey, if necessary, similar to the process held for the park and
trail referendum. Todd Gerhardt stated he would prepare a charge statement to bring back to the
council at their next meeting.
B. PRELIMINARY 2003 BUDGET.
Bruce DeJong passed out handouts on tax levies and revenue schedules. He stated that additional
staff members are being requested by staff, which results in a 10 percent increase. Todd Gerhardt
asked what the levy limit was for the city. Mayor Jansen asked about the growth numbers, and
what the status of TIF was for 2003. Bruce DeJong explained that single housing building
permits were the lowest they've been since 1983, but there should be enough money in fund
reserves if permits fall short in 2003. Councilman Peterson asked for a list of the new positions
being requested. Mayor Jansen asked council members to call Bruce DeJong with any questions
before the September 9th meeting when the levy needs to be established.
Mayor Jansen adjourned the work session meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim