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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilwoman Ernst, and Councilman Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
Terry Jeffery, Greg Sticha, and Richard Rice
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Steve Hansen, Buy Chanhassen 7920 Kerber Boulevard
Richard Crawford Chanhassen Villager
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE DISCUSSION.
Terry Jeffery reviewed issues and options related to impervious surface limitations in residential areas,
state and local rules that apply to shoreland and RSF districts, and conditions recommended by the DNR
for variance requests. Councilwoman Ernst asked about the requirements for surveys with variance
requests. Terry Jeffery continued with discussion of considerations associated with installation,
operation, maintenance and easements. Councilman McDonald asked how to address verification of the
long term maintenance. Terry Jeffery showed an example from Meadowood Builders’ use of permeable
pavers to retain water runoff on the site. Councilwoman Ernst asked about using permeable options in
conjunction with road projects in the Carver Beach neighborhood. Terry Jeffery stated it was staff’s
recommendation that while the use of alternate pervious surfaces may be helpful, they should be used
below the 25% impervious surface with the ultimate goal of reducing the amount of runoff from a site.
Mayor Furlong thanked staff for putting together this issue paper and suggested saving it to distribute to
future council members.
IRRIGATION METER FEE DISCUSSION.
Paul Oehme presented an overview of the current and future seasonal irrigation meter fee structure, and
results from a comparison study of other communities with the recommendation that meters be privately
owned. Todd Gerhardt discussed the savings associated with the installation and removal of meters, and
maintenance. Councilman Laufenburger asked about public reaction to turning the meter program to
private entities, and the possibility of the City charging or not charging as a service provider. Mayor
Furlong noted the challenge will be in the coordination of the program. Councilman Laufenburger stated
he would support the change but emphasized that communication would be key. Mayor Furlong noted
that this winter would be the window of opportunity to educate the 77 associations affected by this
change.
TRUTH IN TAXATION PRESENTATION, 2012 BUDGET.
Greg Sticha presented a preview of the budget presentation that will be shown at the Truth in Taxation
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meeting on December 5 and what factors contributed to the 2012 budget before showing a video
provided by the Minnesota Public Radio explaining the change in the Market Value Homestead credit
program. Councilman Laufenburger asked how the council should handle the question of why people’s
taxes will be going up next year due to the change in the market value homestead credit program.
City Council Work Session – November 28, 2011
Councilwoman Ernst asked if the City has adjusted enough in the budget to compensate for this change.
Greg Sticha reviewed a graph showing examples of how the 2012 levy will impact property owners and
tax rate comparisons from 2011 to 2012 for cities in Carver County.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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