WS 2001 11 26CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2001
Mayor Jansen called the work session meeting to order at S:S$ p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jansen, Councilman Peterson, Councilman Labatt,
Councilman Boyle, and Councilman Ayotte
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Bruce DeJong, Richard Rice, Todd Hofknan, and Teresa Burgess
2002 BUDGET WORK SESSION:
ADMINISTRATION.
Todd Gerhardt made the presentation for the Administration Department. The question was asked if the
position of Assistant City Manager was included with the salaries and wages. It was decided that that issue
would be discussed at the strategic planning session. Councilman Ayotte asked for a breakdown of
attorney fees, how much goes to Campbell-Knutson and how much to other law firms. Bruce DeJong and
Todd Gerhardt explained how the attorney fees are disbursed. Councilman Labatt requested a breakdown
from Sheriff Olson on what the $8,000 for Sergeant Potts includes.
MIS DEPARTMENT.
Councilman Labatt wanted to know what happens when Rick Rice goes on vacation. Rick Rice explained
about Jerry's role and the reason he's requesting funding for a tech position. Mayor Jansen asked about
the decrease in October's projections. Bruce DeJong explained it was due to a miscommunication between
Rick Rice and the finance department.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Bruce DeJong went over the changes that had been made. Mayor Jansen asked for clarification on the trail
connectors. Todd Hoffman stated his numbers were estimates and that solid numbers would be available in
December. Councilman Ayotte asked about the life cycle costs associated with the capital improvements
coming out of taxes. Councilman Peterson asked if the council could spend more time on this item. It was
decided to discuss it at the meeting on December 3rd, at the Truth in Taxation hearing.
Mayor Jansen adjourned the work session at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim