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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2011
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman
Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ernst, and Councilman Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen and Greg Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Rollie Neve 7635 Nicholas Way
Rick Dorsey 14215 Green View Court, Eden Prairie
Jeff Fox 5270 Howards Point Road, Excelsior
PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING FOR TAXES PAYABLE IN 2012.
Greg Sticha reviewed the power point presentation outlining the details of the proposed 2012 City budget.
A video produced by Minnesota Public Radio regarding the market value homestead credit program was
shown explaining the change in this program for 2012. Mayor Furlong asked Mr. Sticha to explain what
kfs (key financial strategies) cities are. Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on how the City’s
levy amount and the market value homestead credit program will affect individual property owners.
Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. Rollie Neve, 7635 Nicholas Way stated he was opposed to the
salary increase for city personnel and asked about unfunded federal mandates. Mayor Furlong closed the
public hearing.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council speak meeting
was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim