WS 2014 05 27
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MAY 27, 2014
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman
Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ernst, and Councilman Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, and Sharmeen Al-Jaff
SENIOR COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Barbara Nevin, Carol Buesgens, Tom
Wilson, Camille Swanson, Jackie Engel, and Jean Mancini
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Glenn Kaufmann, Vice Chair
Amy Oman, and Matt Meyers
INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Dan Campion and Dave
Wanek were interviewed for the Planning Commission appointment. Council members discussed the
three interviews from tonight and the previous work session. It was decided to appoint Dan Campion for
a 3 year term.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SENIOR COMMISSION.
After introductions Mayor Furlong
thanked commissioners for their service. Chair Nevins reviewed the commission’s volunteerism and
support of city events. Jean Mancini discussed advocating for different forms of transportation
opportunities for seniors in Chanhassen and Jackie Engle discussed WeCab transportation which will be
coming to Carver County in the future. Council members asked for specific clarification on what is
involved with WeCab service. Camille Swanson discussed work being done with the Goddard School in
association with the senior center. Carol Buesgens addressed programs associated with allowing people
to live independently in their home. She read information provided by David regarding the Store to Door
program. Tom Wilson discussed TRIAD program which is a partnership between law enforcement, the
community and the senior community in order to keep seniors safe. Councilwoman Ernst asked if
information provided to seniors is on the City’s website and if that is a good place to provide that
information.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
After introductions Mayor
Furlong thanked commissioners for their service on the Environmental Commission. Chair Kaufmann
discussion the Annual Work Plan which highlights 2013-14 commission accomplishments and 2014
Chanhassen Sustainability Report. He individually discussed the four focus topics of urban forestry,
water quality, water conservation and stormwater management details. Councilman Laufenburger asked
about the installation of fish ladders. Matt Myers discussed concern with aquifers and water conservation
education in Minnesota. Mayor Furlong discussed the stormwater conservation project associated with
the lower WYE project and additional education opportunities to raise public awareness. Chair
Kaufmann discussed the commission’s four goals and if council was comfortable with their four focus
topics. Councilman Laufenburger brought up the Emerald Ash Borer issue which the city will be faced
with in the future.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim