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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
AUGUST 13, 2018
Mayor Laufenburger called the work session to order at 5:28 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Bob Generous, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, Jill Sinclair, and Greg Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tim Erhart Chanhassen
Mike McGonagill 2451 Hunter Drive
Brian & Donna Strauss 6840 Lucy Ridge Lane
Bob & Cheryl Ayotte 6213 Cascade Pass
Greg Andrews 6895 Ruby Lane
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson reviewed meetings held with the Planning Commission to discuss the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. Bob Generous reviewed highlights of changes made in the 10 chapters.
Councilman Campion asked for clarification on the addition of 40 acres in the community.
Mayor Laufenburger asked about the sewer, water and surface water management plans.
Councilwoman Ryan suggested wording changes regarding infill development specifically in the
downtown core area, and expressed concerns with wording for policies regarding density. Mayor
Laufenburger discussed wording under transportation, Highway 101 trail, and operations
regarding a tobacco use policy. Tim Erhart discussed issues related to a request for land use
changes to protect and create a greenway along the Bluff Creek corridor as it relates to his vision
for development of a high end office project on his property. Councilwoman Ryan asked for
clarification on how the boundary line for the Bluff Creek corridor was determined. Tim Erhart
continued with discussion of development potential for his property and his request to get clarity
of the Bluff Creek overlay district to add land to the Fox Woods Preserve. Councilwoman Ryan
asked for clarification on the progression of shifting the Bluff Creek overlay district boundary
line. Mayor Laufenburger recommended that council members get an opportunity to walk Tim
Erhart’s property.
City Council Work Session – August 13, 2018
REVIEW OF SECOND QUARTER REVENUE ACTIVITY TO DATE AND
INVESTMENTS.
Greg Sticha explained that revenue numbers for the second quarter are greater than budgeted
numbers before introducing Reed Christenson, the investment consultant with Wells Fargo who
reviewed results of the investment portfolio. Mayor Laufenburger asked for clarification on how
the investment portfolio compares to debt. Councilman Campion asked if the numbers being
presented can be compared to key financial strategy cities.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND LEVY DISCUSSION.
Greg Sticha discussed assumptions used in setting up the preliminary budget as related to new
growth, wage adjustments, health care, elimination of the crime prevention specialist position,
and police contract numbers which results in a levy that is $76,000 above the new growth
number. He explained that reduction of the $76,000 is represented in scenario 2. Mayor
Laufenburger discussed the three scenarios and asked how the budget and levy schedule will
proceed. Councilman Campion stated there seemed to be barely no difference between the 3
scenarios being presented and asked staff to look at presenting more differences in the 3
scenarios. Todd Gerhardt explained how service cuts have been addressed in the past. Mayor
Laufenburger asked that Jill Sinclair come back at a future work session to discuss yard waste
collection options.
Mayor Laufenburger adjourned the work session meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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