CC WS 2019 07 08CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JULY 8, 2019
Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilman McDonald, and
Councilwoman Coleman.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Tjornhom and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Jason Wedel, Greg Sticha, Danielle
Washburn, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Liv Horneland 16924 68th Avenue No.
Robert B. 16924 68th Avenue No.
REVIEW OF 2018 AUDIT WITH REDPATH AND COMPANY.
Greg Sticha introduced David Mol with Redpath and Company who reviewed their findings
regarding Financial Statements, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for 26 consecutive years in a row, Report on Internal Controls, and Report on
Minnesota Legal Compliance. Greg Sticha explained how his department is addressing issues
noted in the claims and disbursements within a 35 day timeframe. Mayor Ryan asked for
clarification on the process for receiving invoices. David Mol continued with reviewing results
of the communication to those charged with governance report. Mayor Ryan asked for
clarification of how the OPEB liability amount is determined. David Mol continued with
discussion of the audit pilot innovations that are being tested by Redpath and Company with the
City of Chanhassen and a private entity, summary of financial activity, general fund budget
performance, general fund balance cash flow reserve graphs, enterprise funds, and property taxes
by jurisdiction. Greg Sticha thanked Danielle Washburn for her efforts in preparing the CAFR
before discussing the budget surplus. He explained that it is staff’s recommendation is to use
surplus budget funds for the park replacement program and the other $497,000 to the revolving
street assessment program. Mayor Ryan discussed the budget surplus and asked if the council
could wait to decide where to place the remaining $350,000. Councilwoman Coleman concurred
with waiting with the $350,000 surplus amount in the general fund. Councilman McDonald
asked about the impact of not funding the park replacement program. After discussion it was the
consensus of council members to use $497,000 for the revolving assessment program and wait to
decide how to use the remaining $350,000.
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HIGHWAY 5 LAND PARCEL DISCUSSION (1891 ARBORETUM BOULEVARD).
Kate Aanenson provided background information on zoning for the subject property. Liv
Horneland continued with background on development around this parcel of land and challenges
associated with development of this property such as topography and wetlands. Kate Aanenson
continued with background of the planning process for mapping the Highway 5 corridor. Liv
Horneland presented their proposal for industrial commercial development which places smaller
buildings along Highway 5 due to topography issues and larger office warehouse buildings
further back on the property, moving the location of the right-in/right-out access off of Highway
5 and asked for feedback on changing land use to include retail, office showroom. Mayor Ryan
clarified that from staff’s perspective they are looking for a more in depth traffic study.
Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on what kind of retail is suggested. Liv
Horneland discussed various options for destination retail. Kate Aanenson explained that a
traffic study should be done first before looking at land use amendment which would be needed
for development of this site. Mayor Ryan explained that she would like to see more clarification
on the type of retail being considered.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 6:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim