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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
AUGUST 25, 2014
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Laufenburger, Councilwoman Ernst,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, and Greg Sticha
UPDATES ON COUNTY ROAD 61, OPEN HOUSE SURVEY RESULTS; AND TH 101 FROM
FLYING CLOUD DRIVE TO PIONEER TRAIL, ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
INITIATIVE.
Todd Gerhardt provided background information on the open house and discussions with Carver County
and MnDOT. Kate Aanenson provided updates on public feedback from the open house which showed
current zoning for the scope of the project and potential land uses with city services provided and without
city services provided. Paul Oehme addressed questions related to the water service development
timeline. Mayor Furlong asked about feedback from Hesse Farm residents about connecting to water
service. Councilman Laufenburger asked about the water source for this service, whether it will be an
existing well or new well. Paul Oehme continued commenting on discussions with Carver County and
MnDOT regarding the realignment project for TH 101 from Flying Cloud Drive to Pioneer Trail. He
reviewed the planning timeline over the next couple years noting staff has directed the City Attorney to
draft a Memorandum of Understanding between the three entities (Chanhassen, Carver County and
MnDOT). The earliest construction would start is the spring of 2018. Mayor Furlong explained that it
makes sense to go forward with the study with Carver County and MnDOT support. Councilman
Laufenburger asked about risks associated with moving forward with the plans if federal funding isn’t
received. Council members discussed that land use guide planning done with the Comprehensive Plan
update should be done sooner than 2018. Kate Aanenson suggested the City Council hold a joint meeting
with the Planning Commission, who will be involved with holding public hearings on land use changes.
PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET, DETAILED DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS: PUBLIC
WORKS AND PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS.
Paul Oehme reviewed the following: Engineering Department, Fund 1310: services provided noting
there are no significant changes from the prior year. Street Maintenance Department, Fund 1320:
services provided noting a small adjustment made in materials and supplies and contractual services to
more accurately reflect actual spending. Councilman McDonald asked about planning for snow events.
Mayor Furlong asked about the decrease in contractual services. Fleet Department Fund 1370: services
provided noting small adjustment in materials and supplies and contractual services to reflect actual
spending. Street Lighting & Signals Fund 1350: services provided with projected increase in usage and
new lights and rates for 2015 due to new growth. Councilman Laufenburger asked what type of street
lights are being installed with new developments. Todd Hoffman reviewed the following: Park and
Recreation Commission Fund 1510: services provided noting no significant changes. Park & Rec
Administration Fund 1520: services provided noting no significant changes from the previous year.
Recreation Center Fund 1530: services provided, noting a small adjustment in materials and services and
contractual services to reflect actual spending. Councilman Laufenburger asked about free space hours
and revenues versus expenses for the Rec Center. Lake Ann Park Operations Fund 1540: services
provided noting no significant changes from the previous year. Park Maintenance Fund 1550: services
provided noting a change in adding one additional seasonal employee funded by using the reduced full
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time wage from a retiring employee. Councilman Laufenburger asked about the criteria used in hiring
seasonal employees. Senior Center Fund 1560, services provided noting no significant changes from the
prior year. Recreation Programs Fund 1600: services provided noting adjustment in insurance and
workers compensation to reflect actual spending. Self-Supporting Programs Fund 1700: services
provided noting a small decrease made to adjust line items to more accurately reflect actual spending.
Recreation Sports Fund 1800: services provided noting revenues exceed expenses and an increase in
temporary wages to retail qualified instructors and additional programming. Greg Sticha reviewed
proposed options for setting the 2015 preliminary levy. He reviewed potential service level/levy
reduction ideas to accomplish going from Option 1 to Option 3 and an update to the revolving assessment
fund showing a 4% increase in street construction numbers beginning in 2017. Councilman Laufenburger
asked about the $20,000 related to the fire department fund and utility fund increases. Mayor Furlong
explained that the preliminary levy will be set at the next City Council meeting in September.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 6:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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