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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:04 p.m.
COUNCILMEMEBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilman McDonald,
Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Petersen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, and MacKenzie Walters
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Linda Boerboom 8261 West Lake Court
Steve Ach Lennar
Jon Rausch Cushman Wakefield
FINALIZE 2018 KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES.
Todd Gerhardt reviewed the results of the priority rankings for the 2018 Key Financial Strategies
noting anything ranked 2 or lower to be considered as a priority. Mayor Laufenburger asked if
anybody would like to change their ranking on consideration of establishing the GreenStep Cities
program. Councilman Campion and Councilwoman Ryan stated they would change their
ranking to make it a priority. Todd Gerhardt explained that establishing the GreenStep Cities
program was a very high priority for the Environmental Commission. Mayor Laufenburger
asked about an underpass at Market Boulevard and Great Plains Boulevard. Todd Gerhardt
explained that this item would not take a lot of staff time to study this intersection. After
discussion it was the consensus of council to keep the ranking at 2.4. Mayor Laufenburger asked
about brew pub distilleries. Councilwoman Ryan stated she would like to change her ranking to
2. After discussion this item was changed to a 2 which would make it a priority. Mayor
Laufenburger asked about keeping the ranking for improvements to the audio video equipment at
2.2 and asked when this item is brought back for council approval that staff highlight items
carried over from previous years.
DISCUSSION OF PRN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Kate Aanenson provided highlights of discussions for potential development of the PRN
property around Lake Ann and Lake Lucy before introducing John Rausch with Cushman
Wakefield who is the developer brokerage firm. She reviewed the City’s 2030 Land Use Plan in
the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to this property and discussed issues associated with
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potential bluffs, and wooded wetlands. Mayor Laufenburger and Councilwoman Ryan asked for
clarification of jurisdictional review for wetlands. Kate Aanenson continued with review of
shoreland regulations. Todd Hoffman discussed the trail system and open space acquisition plan
as outlined in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Park and Recreation Master System Plan.
Kate Aanenson reviewed potential zoning options for Residential Low Density. Council
members asked about possible situations for riparian development and wetland mitigation.
Councilwoman Ryan shared her concerns with the density transfer numbers and encouraged staff
to consider surrounding neighborhoods when looking at development plans. Kate Aanenson
explained that staff anticipates receiving a concept plan shortly. Mayor Laufenburger asked staff
to outline the review and approval process through the commissions and council.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 6:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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