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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2015
Mayor Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Laufenburger, Councilman McDonald,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilwoman Ryan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Greg Sticha and Chelsea Petersen
TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING: PUBLIC MEETING ON THE PROPOSED 2016
BUDGET.
Greg Sticha reviewed the timeline for review of the 2016 budget and highlights of details within
the budget. He discussed spending and tax rate comparisons with other communities. Mayor
Laufenburger opened the public hearing. Richard Crawford with the Chanhassen Villager asked
for clarification on how staff is going from 2.5 to 2.75 for employee salaries. The public hearing
was closed.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The
Truth in Taxation hearing was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim