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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
SPECIAL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009, 8:30 a.m.
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Greg Sticha, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul
Oehme, Todd Hoffman, and Jim Olson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Rick Dorsey, Jeff Fox, Forrest Adams from the Chanhassen Villager, and
two Chanhassen residents with their children (names unknown).
REVIEW OF 2008 KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES:
Todd Gerhardt presented a review of
the 2008 Key Financial Strategies. The 2008 accomplishments were highlighted and those items
that needed additional follow-up will be scheduled for City Council work sessions throughout
the year.
Break from 9:55 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
DISCUSS AND REVIEW THE PROPOSED 2009 KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES:
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The City Council and staff discussed the proposed 2009 Key Financial Strategies. The City
Council asked for follow-up on snowmobiling complaints and to monitor the hunting guidelines
that were implemented in 2008. Staff was also asked to bring back the proposed satellite fire
station and address recruiting firemen in the area, staffing costs and impacts on our ISO rating.
The final 2009 Strategies will be presented to the City Council at their January 26, 2009 work
session, at which time the City Council will consider prioritizing each of the strategies to
determine the final list for 2009.
The special City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Todd Gerhardt