CC WS 2017 10 09
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 9, 2017
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilwoman Ryan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman McDonald and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Chief Don Johnson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Todd Neils 990 Saddlebrook Curve
REVIEW DRAFT OF 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Kate Aanenson provided background information on meetings that have been held to date and
how staff will proceed moving forward after City Council authorizes distribution. Mayor
Laufenburger asked how staff responds to Comprehensive Plans from other jurisdictions and
clarification of the timeline for review and approval. Kate Aanenson continued with review of
changes to population numbers, land use, and housing. Councilwoman Ryan asked for
clarifications of items in the housing chapter. Kate Aanenson continued with discussion of the
natural resources chapter, parks and trails, transportation, sewer, surface water and water supply.
Mayor Laufenburger suggested places where wording should be changed to use the word
“consider”. Todd Gerhardt suggested adding a strategic plan for how to handle I/I issues. Kate
Aanenson explained the review process for the City’s Surface Water Management Plan. Mayor
Laufenburger expressed concern with future availability of water. Todd Gerhardt discussed how
different regions of the metro area treat water in their aquifers.
KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGY: REPLACE LADDER 11.
Chief Don Johnson presented background information on creating a Major Apparatus
Replacement Schedule which includes replacement of 30 year old Ladder 11. Mayor
Laufenburger asked Greg Sticha to explain how the City will fund this purchase. Chief Don
Johnson asked council if they want the detailed truck specification and final costs on the consent
agenda or as a discussion item. Mayor Laufenburger asked staff to do their due diligence and
bring the item back on the consent agenda.
City Council Work Session – October 9, 2017
REVIEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Greg Sticha reviewed information regarding the 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program
explaining funding sources and allocation for those items. He first reviewed the Capital
Replacement Equipment Fund, and Park Dedication Fund. Todd Hoffman spoke specifically
that the Park and Recreation Commission requested that funding from CAA/Dugout Club for the
Lake Susan Park baseball field lighting be moved from 2019 to 2018. Councilwoman Ryan
discussed her concerns with lighting Lake Susan Park because it’s only one field versus more
lighting possibly at Bandimere Park and impact from funding the trail project in 2017. Mayor
Laufenburger shared comments from Councilman Campion who favored keeping Lake Susan
ballfield lighting in 2019. Mayor Laufenburger stated he would favor waiting for comments
from a full council on this item. Todd Gerhardt discussed comments he received from
Councilman McDonald on his appreciation to the CAA/Dugout Club for their donation to this
project. Greg Sticha continued with discussion of road construction projects associated with
Highway 101, Lyman Boulevard, Galpin Boulevard, and Market Boulevard. Councilwoman
Ryan asked for clarification of the enhanced pedestrian crossings. Greg Sticha continued with
discussion of items planned for 2018 totaling over $250,000.
KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGY: PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
Greg Sticha and Paul Oehme reviewed information that was requested by council members at
previous work sessions regarding pavement conditions in surrounding communities, results if the
City eliminates it’s assessment practice, options if franchise fees are assumed full collection in
2019 rather than 2020, and the impact on all of the franchise fee options to non-profit properties.
Staff asked for direction from council on beginning the option of using franchise fees and a
timeline for implementation beginning in early 2019. Councilwoman Ryan stated her biggest
concern was with the people who have been recently assessed and how those people would be
handled with implementing franchise fees and eliminating assessments. Mayor Laufenburger
stated the same concerns with how to handle people who have been recently assessed.
Councilwoman Tjornhom stated she believed the use of franchise fees would have less impact on
residents but expressed concern with how people recently assessed would be handled. Mayor
Laufenburger read statements from Councilman McDonald and Councilman Campion that stated
both were leaning towards the use of franchise fees. Todd Gerhardt asked if other communities
are using both franchise fees and assessments. Councilwoman Ryan stated to be clear she did not
feel going forward the City cannot do both franchise fees and assessments. Mayor Laufenburger
stated the consensus of council was to begin the education process associated with the
implementation of franchise fees. Todd Gerhardt explained staff will bring back additional
information at a future work session.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 7:07 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim
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