WS 2003 05 27CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MAY 27, 2003
Mayor Furlong called the work session meeting to order at S:4S p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Furlong, Cotmcilman Labatt, Councilman Ayotte,
Councilman Lundquist and Councilman Peterson
I~TAFF PRES~: Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Kate Aanenson, Bruce DeJong, Todd
Hoffman, Jerry Ruegemer, and Bob Generous
A. TOBACCO USE POLICY.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the Tobacco Use Policy and passed out a Tobacco Free
Youth Recreation newsletter. Councilman Ayotte asked how much CSO time and expense would
be needed to enforce this policy. Staff indicated it was more an education policy than an
enforcement issue. Councilman ~ stated that a lot of laws, state, county and city are not
necessarily enforced but it provides law enfcn'cement a door to open to probable cause for such
things as underage smoking. Mayor Furlong and Councilman Peterson questioned if this was the
direction the city wanted to go. Councilman Ayotte stated he wanted'to see ordinances that could
be enforced.
B. QVI~R~ OF 2003 REVISED BUDGET
Bruce DeJong reviewed the revised budget sheets he had prepared. Councilman Lundquist asked
if staff had any concerns or "red flag" issues. Bruce DeJong stated there was still some concern
with projected revenues but felt it was more of a concern for next year than this year.
Councilman Ayotte asked for an update on the water meter program. Councilman Peterson stated
it is beneficial to see year to date actual numbers versus year to date budget numbers. Monthly
numbers would be the best scenario, so that council could track trends and variances to the
budget. Bruce DeJong clarified questions on the cash balances report and invexamnt summary
report. He explained his investment strategy in the cummt economic climste_..
C. TAXATIQNIFINANCF_JSTRATEGIC PLAN: 2004 BUDGET PR0~.
Todd Gerhardt and Bruce DeJong explained what staff has d~ne to date and outlined the proposed
calendar for the upcoming 2004 budget process, incoxporating the Key trmancial Strategies the
City Council has been discussing. Bruce I)egong explained how legislative items would be
affecting the budget and new state laws on levy limits. Council discussed possible increases in
revenue. Todd Gerhardt stated the City would follow the Building Code for increase in permit
fees. Councilman Lundquist suggested keeping expenses flat from last year to this and being
aggressive in order to address the TIF deficit issue. Bruce De,long asked if council was
comfortable raising the levy limit. Councilman Lundquist stated he was not to offset expenses
but would be to reduce the TIF deficit. Councilman Peterson suggested targeting a 0% levy
increase and zero base budgeting. Councilman Ayotte was concerned about e~ being
forced upon the City, i.e. sheriff' s contract, new library, etc. Councilman Labatt disagreed with
zero base budget and reminded the council that the citizens of Chanhassen do not want to see cuts
in service. Mayor Furlong stated if there are increase costs, they will have to be offset from
somewhere else in the budget. He stated the city has to figure out a way to have zero growth in
expenses. Councilman Labatt suggested giving staff the increa,se in the levy for expenses.
Gerhardt stated staff would come back with scenarios for City Council to review.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prep~ by Nann Opheim
Todd