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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MAY 9, 2016
The City Council met from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. for the Fire Fighters Memorial ground
breaking ceremony. There was no action taken by the City Council at the work session. The
work session reconvened at 8:30 p.m. after the regular City Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Laufenburger, Councilman McDonald,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilwoman Ryan. Councilman Campion was not present at
the Fire Fighters Memorial ground breaking ceremony.
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman and Kevin
Crooks
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Klein, President Lake Harrison HOA
Steven Miller Lake Harrison Road
WEST WATER TREATMENT PLANT: PRESENT PRELIMINARY PLAN DESIGN.
Paul Oehme presented an overview of the design for the west water treatment plant. Greg
Johnson with WSB reviewed the preliminary site layout. Todd Gerhardt asked about additional
outside buildings. Greg Johnson reviewed chemicals that will be used for treatment, issues
associated with the use of chlorine, and the main level floor plan. Bob Klein asked how often
chlorine is delivered. In reviewing the upper level floor plan, Greg Johnson explained how
aerators will work. Paul Oehme reviewed the layout of the raw water line routes serving the
west water treatment plant and goals being considered for building exterior design and
landscaping. Councilwoman Ryan asked about lighting on the building. Mayor Laufenburger
asked about signage on the building indicating this building is a water treatment plant. Bob
Klein explained how he has been involved with the design process, along with Steven Miller
who is also on the homeowners board, noting their interest and concern with putting a very
commercial plant in the middle of a residential neighborhood. He asked that the building have a
residential feel to its design and year round screening. Mayor Laufenburger emphasized the
need to make this blend in with the residential neighborhood noting the building is a vital
function for the city. Steven Miller voiced concern with noise and light pollution. Greg
Johnson discussed preliminary construction cost estimates. Paul Oehme reviewed the schedule
through 2018 for design and construction.
City Council Work Session – May 9, 2016
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: SUMMARY OF PLANNING SESSION HELD ON
APRIL 20, 2016.
Kate Aanenson reviewed the results of the findings from the strategic planning session with the
council and commissions. Councilman Campion asked that all invasive species be included
with the Emerald Ash Borer problem. Kate Aanenson explained how this information will be
studied and incorporated into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Mayor Laufenburger asked
about the upcoming review schedule, housing, land use, tax rate comparisons, and if staff was
pleased with the results.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 9:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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