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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
APRIL 9, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, and Councilwoman Ryan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Chelsea Petersen, Todd Hoffman, Jill Sinclair, and Sharmeen Al-Jaff
SENIOR COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Barbara Nevin, Mack Titus, Jerry Cerchia, Jackie
Engel, Carol Buesgens, and Cheryl Ayotte
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Don Vasatka, Kristin Fulkerson,
Greg Hawks, Bill Chappell, and Keith Butcher
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole
Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith Petouvis, Joe Scanlon, and
Grant Schaeferle
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SENIOR COMMISSION.
After introductions Barbara Nevins reviewed goals associated with volunteer opportunities and
support given by the Senior Commission at city events. Jackie Engel discussed transit issues
involved with WeCab. Cheryl Ayotte discussed Southwest Transit efforts and the goal of being
involved with The Triad which gives presentations on issues associated with elder abuse and
scams. Barbara Nevins read a letter written by Dorina Tipton in regards to
done in association with the Act on Alzheimers program. Jerry Cerchia discussed the Senior
ebsite regarding senior issues. Councilwoman
Tjornhom asked about the Senior Commission interacting with other senior commissions in
Carver County.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
After introductions Don Vasatka reviewed accomplishments of the Environmental Commission
in 2017. Mayor Laufenburger asked if there were any projects that did not get completed. Bill
Chappell stated the fall clean-as hoped because of weather and
discussed action to support the GreenStep program. Jill Sinclair stated the GreenStep item will
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be before the City Council at their June 25 work session. Keith Butcher discussed networking
by attending workshops and educational meetings with other communities in the Twin Cities.
City Council Work Session April 9, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger asked about the number of Environmental Commissions in the 7 county
metro area. Keith Butcher stated there are 30 Environmental Commissions of which 24 were
represented at the Metro Area Sustainability Group before continuing with discussion of goals
for 2018. Mayor Laufenburger suggested using Kristin skills associated with
community outreach and asked if organized garbage collection was discussed at the networking
meeting. Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification on what will be presented at the council
work session ris for the program.
Mayor Laufenburger suggested keeping in mind that 26,000 people live in the city when
discussing the GreenStep Program.
JOINT MEETING WITH PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
After introductions Chairman Scharfenberg welcomed Joe Scanlon to the Park and Recreation
Commission, the reappointment of Jim Boettcher and thanked Jennifer Hougham and Lauren
Dale for their years of service before discussing park signage, lighting of the baseball field at
Lake Susan Park, continuation of the neighborhood park shelter initiative, the Fox Woods trail,
and playground equipment at Manchester Park. In particular the Park and Recreation
Commissioners stated they were looking for guidance on how to fund a park replacement
schedule, completion of Bandimere Park, and Lake Ann Park expansion given the depletion of
park funds. Mayor Laufenburger asked for a list of priorities and schedule to complete the park
replacement plan, a history of w and from what funding sources.
Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification of what park equipment replacement entails.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked what is considered downtown park. City Center
Park was noted as being the downtown park. Chairman Scharfenberg asked if it would be helpful
to know what other communities have done regarding equipment replacement before discussion
of how to fund completion of Bandimere Park. Mayor Laufenburger asked for clarification on
what is included with completion of Bandimere Park before stating he did not feel the council is
prepared to comment on that item at this time because the council has not discussed funding
sources. Chairman Scharfenberg stated the commission will discuss Bandimere Park and
expansion of Lake Ann Park at future meetings. Mayor Laufenburger stated his desire to walk
the property where a trail will be located around Lake Ann. Todd Hoffman explained that the
Councilwoman Ryan stated she would be interested in reviewing options for possible materials
to be used for the Lake Ann trail. Mayor Laufenburger suggested incorporating scenic overlooks
and the possible use of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for park projects. Todd Hoffman discussed
the Arboretum trail underpass from Century
Boulevard through the Arboretum.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session at 6:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
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