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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 26, 2015
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:25 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Peterson, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman, Terry Jeffery, and Fire Chief Don Johnson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Laurie Susla 7008 Dakota Avenue
UPDATE ON TH 101 IMPROVEMENTS, PIONEER TRAIL (CSAH 14) TO FLYING
CLOUD DRIVE (CSAH 61), PROJECT 14-08.
Paul Oehme reviewed design work associated with the Environment Assessment Worksheet and
preliminary design. Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn and Associates provided background
information, and outlined the need and scope of the work needed for final design. He reviewed
four alignment alternatives, right-of-way taking impacts, and associated cost estimates that
include construction, right-of-way and indirect costs. Councilman Campion asked for
clarification on the pedestrian trails associated with the different alternatives. Councilwoman
Ryan asked about access to current neighborhoods. In discussing the future collector road
Mayor Laufenburger asked about the dimensions associated with that, clarification of the light
rail trail impacts, what the recommendation from Jon’s team would be and feedback from
neighbors. Jon Horn discussed the stakeholder and public meetings that will be held to gather
input from affected residents before considering a preferred alignment. Councilman McDonald
asked if this corridor is being used to bring sewer and water through this area. Mayor
Laufenburger asked how long TH 101 will be closed in conjunction with construction.
Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification on what is driving the update of this section of TH
101. Jon Horn asked for council feedback on their comfort level with bringing these alternatives
to the stakeholders and general public. Councilman Campion asked how many lanes are
proposed with these options, trail underpasses and possible flooding concerns, and how sewer
and water costs affect the different alternatives. Consensus from council was to move forward
with the alternatives presented by Jon Horn.
UPDATE ON WATERSHED DISTRICT RULE CHANGES, TERRY JEFFERY, WATER
RESOURCES COORDINATOR.
Terry Jeffery provided updates on the local surface water management plan and what changes
need to be made due to statutory authority under Minnesota Statute Chapter 103B. He reviewed
various water management options for floodplain protection, erosion prevention, sediment
control, wetland protection, buffer comparisons, shoreline and stream bank stabilization, and
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stormwater management rules from Carver County, Minnehaha Watershed District and Riley-
Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District. Councilman McDonald asked if the watershed
districts can enforce their rules. Terry Jeffery reviewed his projected meeting schedule with
commissions and watershed districts before returning to the City Council in May. Todd
Gerhardt asked Terry Jeffery to explain what he means by the public hearing on implementation.
The work session was recessed at 6:55 p.m. It was reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
FINALIZE 2015 KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES.
Mayor Laufenburger reviewed the schedule for approval of the 2015 key financial strategies
before reviewing the prioritization ranking of each item, noting that most rankings were similar.
Discrepancy in rankings was discussed regarding irrigation central control system cost benefit
where Councilman McDonald ranked it with a 1 and other members ranked it 2 and 3 for an
average of 2.2. Councilman Campion asked if staff was able to complete all items ranked 2 or
lower and how staff handles the goals. Mayor Laufenburger changed his ranking to 2 which
brings the average to 2 and will be a goal for staff. The other discrepancy came with developing
SAC, water and sewer connection deferral/financial program which had an average ranking of
2.2. Todd Gerhardt explained that the city currently offers this program on an as needed basis.
Mayor Laufenburger noted that approval of the key financial strategies will be on the consent
agenda at the next City Council meeting.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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