CC WS 2018 02 26CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman and Greg
Sticha
COMMISSION INTERVIEWS.
City Council members interviewed the following commission applicants:
Timothy Paine Planning Commission
Michael McGonagill Planning Commission
Sid Levin Planning Commission
Adam Smith Park and Recreation Commission
Tony Hallen Planning Commission
Greg Hawks Planning Commission and Environmental Commission
Bethany Collings Planning Commission & Park and Recreation Commission
Robert Martinson Planning Commission
Mayor Laufenburger recessed the work session at 7:05 p.m. It was reconvened at 7:55
p.m. Councilwoman Ryan was not presented for this portion of the work session.
GALPIN BOULEVARD STUDY UPDATE.
Paul Oehme introduced Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn and Associates and Darin Mielke with
Carver County before discussing the 2 mile long corridor of Galpin Boulevard which is included
in the study area, noting it is currently mainly a rural section road. Mayor Laufenburger asked
about Galpin Boulevard being used as an alternate route if TH 41 is closed. Paul Oehme
reviewed background information for the existing roadway section, posted speeds, sidewalks and
trails along the corridor, overhead utilities, the potential turn back from Carver County and the
need for improvements to meet city standards. Mr. Oehme discussed the scope of the
preliminary design which will gather information to complete a traffic study, wetland impacts,
and stormwater improvements. Jon Horn reviewed highlights of the results from the traffic
analysis. Staff discussed signed intersections that do not meet warrants and noted they will be
reviewed further. Jon Horn continued with review of the existing traffic volumes along Galpin
Boulevard, traffic forecasts for 2040, 10 year crash summary, level of service review, possible
alternative intersection control and geometry, including the possibility of a mini roundabout.
Mr. Horn reviewed the next steps including an open house on March 22, 2018, road layouts and
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estimated costs, preliminary storm water drainage plan, and utility investigation. Mayor
Laufenburger asked how development of the Prince Roger Nelson property will coincide with
improvements on Galpin Boulevard.
KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGY: 2019 BUDGET OUTLOOK.
Greg Sticha reviewed the council’s request to have an earlier budget meeting to discuss potential
impacts to the 2019 budget including wages, increase in the police contract, health insurance,
adjustment to a planning department position, seasonal and temporary salary adjustments, legal
costs, assessing contract, and general liability and workman comp insurance costs. He stated
staff was providing this information for council to consider in the upcoming months but that no
action was needed at this time. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on the potential
of a 4 ½ percent increase associated with the police contract and how those discussions take
place. Councilman Campion suggested a review of how surrounding communities determine the
number of police officers and how permit revenues for Aldi/Venue will affect the budget. Mayor
Laufenburger asked that staff provide an estimate of potential permit revenues and associated
projects in 2018 and 2019.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 8:53 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim