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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
APRIL 11, 2016
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Laufenburger, Councilman McDonald,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
SENIOR COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cheryl Ayotte, Barbara Nevin, Dorina
Tipton, Carol Buesgens, and Jackie Engel
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cole Kelly, Steve
Scharfenberg, Brent Carron, Luke Thunberg, Jim Boettcher, Rick Echternacht, Jennifer
Hougham, and Lauren Dale
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Todd Hoffman and Sharmeen Al-Jaff
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SENIOR COMMISSION.
Barbara Nevin discussed
volunteer activities commission members have been involved with over the past year. Jackie
Engel discussed transportation issues associated with WeCab. Mayor Laufenburger asked for
clarification on Jackie’s role as Rider Registrant for WeCab. Jackie Engel asked council
members to think about contributing to WeCab as all the other cities in Carver County have
done. Mayor Laufenburger explained that the council has decided to meet state statute and not
contribute to any non-profit organizations before asking to see an operating sheet for expenses
and revenue for WeCab. Councilwoman Ryan asked to learn what the other cities have done to
circumvent state statutes. Jackie continued discussing services being offered with Southwest
Prime. Mayor Laufenburger asked how costs compare between the two services. Barbara
Nevins discussed services associated with prolonging independent living in the home that are
supported by the Senior Commission. Dorina Tipton discussed Carver County’s Office of Aging
which is supporting the ACT on Alzheimers initiative and asked council members to attend the
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community open house on Saturday, April 23 at Chanhassen Library. Cheryl Ayotte discussed
investigating options to attract younger seniors/Baby Boomers. Councilwoman Tjornhom
commented on the make up of today’s senior commission members compared to 10 years ago.
JOINT MEETING WITH PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Chairman Kelly discussed including the Rec Center with the Park System Master Plan, projects
that could be included with upcoming bonding and asked for feedback on what the council
would like to see the commission working on in the future. Mayor Laufenburger discussed
funding for a long term plan for the entire city noting the park system will be included with that
long range plan. Chairman Kelly discussed timing on finishing Bandimere Park. Councilwoman
Ryan asked what type of questions will be asked with a survey. Todd Hoffman discussed the
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process associated with the RFP for the park master plan. Councilwoman Tjornhom commented
on the use of a survey and if people are willing to pay for the improvements they want. Todd
Gerhardt stated that the commission and council will see the questions prior to the survey being
conducted and discussed that the City has never had a comprehensive master park plan in
conjunction with other departments in the city. Chairman Kelly explained that the commission is
very excited to move forward with the master park plan process and to receive input from
citizens. Mayor Laufenburger asked commission members to get involved with neighbors,
colleagues, etc. in getting people involved with the public process. Commissioner Carron
commented that the commission and council will need to work closely once the master plan is
completed on how to proceed with implementing projects. Todd Hoffman reviewed the history
on how the city’s parkland at Lake Ann and Bandimere were acquired and developed.
Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for clarification on the role of the commission in planning the
5 year CIP prior to the master plan being completed. Councilman McDonald commented on
Bandimere Park being a jewel park and to keep in mind individual residents as well as athletic
associations. Todd Hoffman discussed current and future park and recreation programs.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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