WS 2007 09 10
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Bob Generous, Paul
Oehme, Todd Hoffman and Sgt. Peter Anderley
UPDATE ON 2007 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WORK PLAN.
Sgt. Peter Anderley reviewed the following items from the 2007 Work Plan: Law enforcement
records, reports and deputy accountability under Contract Administration; Business contacts,
Project Leadfoot, traffic enforcement and education, parks, lakes, juvenile violations, gang
activity and emergency preparedness under Law Enforcement Operations; Rental housing, and
crime prevention programs under Crime Prevention and Public Safety Education; and
community events and corporation public relations position under Community Involvement and
Participation. He reviewed the goals that had been set for 2007 and the vision for 2008. Mayor
Furlong asked about feedback from local businesses on visits made by the sheriff's department.
Councilman Peterson asked for clarification on the timeline for the addition of an additional
deputy and investigator in 2008. Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification on the numbers of
calls for service in 2005 compared to 2006.
UPDATE ON WATER SUPPLY.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the status of the wells that remain out of operation. Ray
Willow with Barr Engineering gave a power point presentation reviewing the metro area aquifer
system and an explanation of what happened to the production levels of wells 5, 6, 2 and 11.
Mayor Furlong asked for clarification of the different construction types for wells 10 and 2.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the differences between retrofitting versus drilling deeper
for wells 2, 5 and 10. Councilman Litsey asked about the procedure that would be followed if
wells are abandoned. Ray Willow's recommendations would be to lower Well 2 into the Jordan
Aquifer, install a new well and abandon Well 5, investigate the redevelopment of the well at the
Minnetonka Middle School West site, create a pumping schedule, lower Well 3 into the Jordan
Aquifer and make changes to the sprinkling ordinance specifying times for watering versus the
odd/even schedule. Council members discussed locations and options for well redevelopment,
construction and operation. Paul Oehme informed the council of the DNR's appropriation of 1.2
billion gallons to the city, noting the city currently is at 1.1 billion. Councilwoman Ernst asked
about available funding. Mayor Furlong noted that if 5 and 6 are deemed unreliable, he
challenged staff to find location options for replacement next year. Todd Gerhardt informed the
council that the process takes approximately 6 months. Councilwoman Ernst asked about life
expectancy for wells. Ray Willow noted that if they are maintained and serviced properly, they
should last forever. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the changes needed for the
City Council Work Session - September 10, 2007
ordinance, noting the city needs to address supply, but also needs to educate the public on
conservation measures to lower demand. Todd Gerhardt clarified that replacement and new
construction of wells would be a separate capital project than conservation education. Ray
Willow noted that the DNR looks at capacity, not number of wells for replacement.
The work session was recessed at 6:50 p.m.. It was reconvened at 8:20 p.m..
REVIEW DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Kate Aanenson reminded council that the comprehensive plan update is a vision statement of
where the city is heading in the future taking into account population projection numbers from
the Met Council. She showed the layout format and schedule for the review process. Land Use
and Sewer and Water Chapters are the only chapters still being worked on. Under the Park and
Rec Chapter, Todd Hoffman reviewed the need for additional athletic fields, and additional
community park. He reviewed the history of acquiring and developing parkland, the trail
system, programming, and future trends and anticipated needs. Councilman Litsey asked for
clarification on when and where sidewalks are required. Mayor Furlong suggested color coding
the golf courses in the city and asked how the wish list in the comp plan is transformed into
action and prioritized. Kate Aanenson continued with review of the Historic Preservation
Chapter. Mayor Furlong clarified that historic sites will not necessarily become public entities.
Kate Aanenson continued her presentation reviewing the Housing Chapter, showing the number
of existing and projected housing types in the city. Councilwoman Ernst asked if the city is
seeing an impact from the mortgage and foreclosure situation on the rental market. Under the
Natural Resources chapter, Kate Aanenson outlined requirements and how they are being
addressed. Bob Generous presented information from the Transportation chapter, using traffic
projection numbers provided by Carver County. Kate Aanenson clarified how all chapters tie
into the population numbers. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the employment numbers
versus housing numbers and potential sites that need to be studied i.e. Powers Boulevard and
Highway 5 and Highway 101 north of Highway 5. Bob Generous continued his presentation
forecasting future capacity and infrastructure needs, transit options i.e. light rail, commuter rail
and bus, the new river crossing and potential funding sources. Mayor Furlong passed out a
handout from a meeting he attended regarding transportation issues.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 9:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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