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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 28, 2008
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:35 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, and Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, Bob Generous, and Terry Jeffery
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson and Bob Generous gave a presentation
reviewing the proposed changes in all chapters of the 2030 comprehensive plan update,
specifically addressing issues raised at the public hearings. Kate Aanenson outlined the process
that was followed to allow for public input and in developing a plan for additional commercial
and office zoning. Staff and council discussed the specifics surrounding the Gedney parcel and
it’s proximity related to the Chaska-Chanhassen border. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification
of that border. Kate Aanenson then reviewed specific parcels where significant zoning changes
are being proposed. Mayor Furlong noted the importance of working to connect new with
existing neighborhoods. Kate Aanenson reviewed the comments that have been received to date
from neighboring cities and counties, also noting that the Planning Commission was requesting
that the City Council consider dual guiding on some parcels in the plan. Todd Gerhardt asked
staff to explain the term “dual guiding”. Mayor Furlong asked about the timing and schedule for
st
approval.. Kate Aanenson noted that the 6 month comment period will end April 1 with the
hope of completing the process by mid-summer. Mayor Furlong noted the update process has
gone well and thanked city staff and commission members for their hard work.
REVIEW MS-4 NON-DEGRADATION REPORT/REVIEW STORMWATER
PROJECTS FOR 2008.
Todd Gerhardt introduced Terry Jeffery, the new Water Resources
Coordinator and asked him to provide background information regarding his education and work
experience. Terry Jeffery then gave a brief review of the Non-Degradation Report requirements
and findings for the different elements which contribute to degradation of water quality in the
city. He reviewed the schedule for the public hearing process and submittal to the PCA.
Councilwoman Ernst asked what actions developers and contractors could employ to make the
soil more pervious. Todd Gerhardt explained what is being done currently, but that the City does
not have any requirements. Terry Jeffery reviewed the projects proposed for 2008 and the
specifics of the more important projects. Mayor Furlong asked City Council to review what was
proposed and submit any feedback to staff.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim