WS 2004 06 28CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JUNE 28, 2004
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:40 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Furlong, Councilman Lundquist, and
Councilman Ayotte
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Peterson and Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, and
Tom Scott, City Attorney
A. DISCUSS PROPERTIES IN THE RURAL SERVICE DISTRICT.
Kate Aanenson provided background information on how the rural service district was
established and which properties are being suggested to stay within the district. Mayor
Furlong asked when the district was established and if other communities in Carver
County have a rural service district. Councilman Lundquist stated he was not inclined to
change the status of properties at this time, unless a property owner were to sell his
property for development. Mayor Furlong asked staff to explain the financial impacts of
not charging people within this district and how to differentiate between property that's
being farmed and being held for investment purposes. He stated to be fair, if the city
does change the ordinance regarding the rural service district, he would like to see a
timeframe established, i.e. 3 to 5 years, to let people know and plan for the financial
impacts. He asked staff to check the deadline for taking action, check the public
notification requirements and then put the item on a future work session.
B. 2005 MUSA-ARTERIAL & COLLECTOR ROADWAY FUNDING OPTIONS.
Paul Oehme provided background information on funding and construction options for
the 2005 MUSA area. Todd Gerhardt provided historical information on the Master
Redevelopment Road Agreement made between Chanhassen, Chaska and Carver County
in 1994 which provided planning and funding options for major roadways in the southern
Chanhassen/Chaska area i.e. Lyman Boulevard. Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn presented
maps that had been prepared to show different funding options for the construction of
roadways within this area. Mayor Furlong asked about funding options for large
undeveloped properties north of Highway 5. Jon Horn suggested the city look on an area
by area basis. Tom Scott explained the legal issues with setting assessment rates and
charging and collecting assessments in the city. The council discussed the pros and cons
of doing the roadway construction all at one time or on a piecemeal basis when
developments come in. Kate Aanenson talked about the economies of scale of doing an
overall project. Todd Gerhardt informed the council of a neighborhood meeting being
held Tuesday, June 29th regarding Lyman Boulevard and recommended that the city
consider moving ahead with constructing the east/west collector road at one time versus
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piecemeal. Mayor Furlong asked staff to explain what would happen if the collector road
was north/south versus east/west to help eliminate cut through traffic from Chaska.
C. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT UPDATE.
Paul Oehme presented a power point presentation on the city's pavement management
program explaining protection of the city's roadway investments by regular pavement
maintenance and sealcoating on a regular basis. He provided graphics of pavement
condition improvement costs. Mayor Furlong asked staff to provide the cost on a per
mile basis versus square yard for future reference. There was a graph showing the 35
year street life reconstruction schedule for local streets to be used for financial planning.
He outlined how streets are chosen for improvements and showed a map of watermain
types, pavement survey area 3 year rotation schedule, and the pavement management
program for the next 5 years. Staff's recommendation is that the City Council consider
reintroducing a seal coat program and adjusting this year's street maintenance budget for
additional sand and salt materials for snow plowing and additional money for spot mill
and overlay and additional crack sealing and curb replacement.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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