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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 12, 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
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, Chief Don Johnson, and Richard Rice
REVIEW DETAILED PROPOSED DEPARTMENT BUDGETS FOR 2017.
Todd Gerhardt provided background information before introducing Greg Sticha who provided
highlights of the power point presentation that details all General Fund expenditures by
department. Chelsea Petersen reviewed changes in the Legislative Fund 1110, and
Administrative Fund 1120. Greg Sticha discussed Finance Fund 1130, noting changes will be
made once they receive the final healthcare numbers. Chelsea Petersen continued discussing
highlights of Legal Fund 1140, and Property Assessment Fund 1150. Richard Rice discussed
changes in the MIS Fund 1160, in working with the utility department the need for the possible
addition of full time employee in 2018 or later. Chelsea Petersen discussed City Hall Fund 1170,
Elections Fund 1180, Library Fund 1190, and Police Administration Fund 1210, noting changes
due to Beth Hoiseth’s retirement. Chief Don Johnson reviewed changes in the Fire Department
Fund 1220 with proposed increase in paid on call hourly rates, and increase in officers pay to
stay competitive with key financial cities. He asked that in the future the fire department be
included with annual salary increases similar to city staff. Chelsea Petersen reviewed
Community Service Fund 1260. Paul Oehme discussed Engineering Fund 1310, Street
Maintenance Fund 1320, Fleet Department 1370, and Street Lighting and Signals Fund 1350.
Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification of overtime numbers. Mayor Laufenburger asked
about the impact of unions on these funds and switching street lights to LED. Kate Aanenson
reviewed the Planning Commission Fund 1410, Planning Administration Fund 1420, Senior
Commission Fund 1430, and Code Enforcement Fund 1250. Mayor Laufenburger asked about
the impact of changing Sue Bill to full time. Councilman Campion asked for clarification in the
Crime Prevention Specialist’s salary included under code enforcement. Todd Hoffman discussed
the Park and Recreation Commission Fund 1510, Park and Recreation Administration Fund
1520, Recreation Center Fund 1530, Lake Ann Park Operations Fund 1540, Park Maintenance
Fund 1550, Senior Center Fund 1560, Recreation Programs Fund 1600, Self Supporting
Programs Fund 1700, and Recreation Sports Fund 1800. Mayor Laufenburger asked about
revenue offset for recreation programs. Councilwoman Ryan asked about the possibility of an
additional part time employee to assist Sue Bill. Greg Sticha reviewed potential service level
and levy reduction ideas which included keeping the Senior Center Coordinator position at 28
hours per week versus 40, and a possible increase in building permit revenue before discussing
the three scenarios to consider when setting the preliminary levy.
City Council Work Session – September 12, 2016
2016 CITIZEN SURVEY UPDATE #2.
Chelsea Petersen reviewed the work done by herself and Todd Hoffman with the National
Research Center and Hoisington-Koegler Group to formulate questions that will aid in the
upcoming Park Master Plan. Councilman Campion asked about the use of an online survey.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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