WS 2002 01 28CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 28, 2002
Mayor Jansen called the work session meeting to order at S:40 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jansen, Councilman Boyle, Councilman Peterson and
Councilman Ayotte
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, Bruce DeJong, Teresa Burgess,
Matt Saam, Sgt. Dave Potts, and Mark Ruff
A. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT DRAFT WORK PLAN.
Todd Gerhardt gave background information on what's been done on this year's work plan. Sgt. Potts
outlined the changes that will occur this year at city events. Mayor Jansen stated that Sgt. Potts' presence
at the Chamber meeting was a good example of public exposure for the law enforcement department. Sgt.
Potts explained the problems associated with the change in software at the County level. Mayor Jansen
asked if the Lion's Club would be interested in having the sheriff's department speak at their meeting. Sgt.
Potts suggested the Fire Department's Open House, or holding their own Law Enforcement Open House,
and discussion ensued about what would be the best scenario. Sgt. Potts asked the council if they had
heard any feedback from the public on law enforcement in the city. Councilman Boyle stated he had heard
positive remarks regarding their presence. Mayor Jansen stated she has had comments on the need for
more investigative personnel. She was having a meeting with other mayors to see what their cities do.
B. 5-YEAR CIP FOR MSA AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Teresa Burgess passed out a handout and Matt Saam went over the information with the council.
Councilman Ayotte asked about the life cycle of roads and if there was any technology available to make
roads last longer. Teresa Burgess stated that MnDot gives seminars on that issue. Councilman Ayotte
asked about what percentage of roads can be bonded which Mark Ruff responded to. Mayor Jansen asked
several questions related to the projects being presented during the regular council agenda and what staff
was looking for City Council to do. Teresa Burgess stated she wanted the council to digest the information
presented and suggested that Council will have to make a policy decision regarding the percentage to assess
on MSA roadways in the future. That decision did not have to be made at this meeting, but just give
direction to staff on how to proceed. Todd Gerhardt asked what other communities were using as
percentages. There was discussion surrounding the results of the community survey and how the results
were being interpreted.
Councilman Peterson stated that the residents along Highway 101 north had requested 5 minutes to speak
on the trail issue which was on the consent agenda. Discussion was held about procedure.
Mayor Jansen adjourned the work session meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim