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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JULY 11, 2016
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Laufenburger, Councilman McDonald,
Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, Danielle Washburn
REVIEW OF 2015 AUDIT REPORT, REDPATH COMPANY:
Dave Mol from Redpath & Company reviewed highlights of the 2015 audit findings on the
following reports: Opinion on the Fair Presentation of the Financial Statements, internal
controls, and Minnesota Legal Compliance. Mayor Laufenburger asked if there were any
legislative changes that occurred in 2015. Dave Mol continued discussing the report on
communication to those charged in governance and pension reports. Andy Herring discussed the
summary of financial activity chart, general fund budget performance report, general fund
balance cash flow reserve chart, and water and sewer fund charts. Dave Mol in summary stated
the city had a clean opinion with no recommendations. Mayor Laufenburger thanked Greg
Sticha and his finance team for their great work. Greg Sticha thanked Danielle Washburn for
doing 99 percent of the audit work before discussing transfer options for the $421,000 overage in
revenues. Councilwoman Ryan asked if money has been used for traffic studies rather than the
street reconstruction fund i.e. traffic study associated with the new Chick-fil-A. Todd Gerhardt
explained that there are other funding sources available to fund studies. Councilwoman Ryan
asked if building permit revenues have been greater than budgeted and if so, if those numbers
should be reviewed. Todd Gerhardt explained how permit revenues are used and determined.
ACT ON ALZHEIMER’S UPDATE.
Jennifer Anderson, Public Health Program Specialist with the Carver County Health Department,
presented background information on ACT on Alzheimer’s, the importance for Chanhassen, and
highlights and progress. She reviewed a diagram of what a dementia friendly community looks
like and the number of communities throughout the 7 county metro area and statewide being
trained on ACT on Alzheimer’s. Mayor Laufenburger asked if the training being done at the
county level will be brought down to communities in the county. Jennifer Anderson continued
reviewing why ACT on Alzheimer’s is important for Chanhassen. Mayor Laufenburger asked
about the number of people who know they have dementia. Jennifer Anderson explained that 50
percent of people living with dementia go undiagnosed before reviewing the 4 phases of the
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dementia friendly communities toolkit. The next steps for Carver County is to provide specific
training for county staff, and provide training for community partners. Mayor Laufenburger
asked if dementia and Alzheimer’s is identified by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and
what dementia friendly businesses can do physically before asking that the next update be done
in a community setting such as the Chanhassen Library.
KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGY: MID-YEAR REVIEW OF 2016 STRATEGIES.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the mid-year review of 2016 strategies. In reviewing the
key financial strategy of obtaining state funding for the Highway 101 upgrade Mayor
Laufenburger encouraged staff to continue to use Katy Sen and Tom Scott with Messerli &
Kramer to find funding opportunities. Todd Gerhardt asked for feedback on how to proceed in
obtaining a county or state partnership before continuing his review update.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOTY FOR POWERS BOULEVARD LIFT STATION.
Paul Oehme reviewed information on staff’s methodology for moving forward with the Powers
Boulevard lift station, the 2030 comprehensive sewer plan, the Foxwood development’s use of a
temporary lift station prior to completion of the Powers Boulevard lift station and funding
options for assessments. Councilwoman Ryan asked if Arbor Glen is involved. Staff explained
they are not included in this area. Mayor Laufenburger clarified that people other than Foxwood
will not be assessed until they develop.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
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