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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 2014
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Laufenburger,
Councilwoman Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECT:
Elise Ryan and Dan Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt and Greg Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Janet Paulson 7305 Laredo Drive
Patricia Deziel 2382 Harvest Way
PUBLIC MEETING ON THE PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET.
Greg Sticha reviewed the
proposed 2015 budget. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. Patricia Deziel, 2382 Harvest
Way asked why the actual tax rate is always higher than the proposed tax rate, her feeling that
the City needs to do more on lowering taxes, and concern with the 3 percent wage increase.
Councilwoman Ernst asked staff to address the surplus amount from 2013 and the affect wage
increases have on the general fund. Councilman McDonald asked staff to explain the term new
growth. Patricia Deziel stated she would like to see more new businesses move into Chanhassen
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and asked that something be done with 4 to 6 houses along West 78 Street as you drive into
town that are, in her opinion, in disrepair. Mayor Furlong closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The
Truth in Taxation meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim