CC WS 2019 09 09CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilman McDonald, Councilman
Campion and Councilwoman Coleman
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Jason Wedel, Todd Hoffman,
and Greg Sticha
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Meredith Petouvis
UPDATE ON THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE NEWLY ACQUIRED PARKLAND
AT LAKE ANN PARK.
Todd Hoffman provided background information on neighborhood input before introducing
Kevin Clark and Paul Page with the Hoisington-Koegler Group. Kevin Clark reviewed the
schedule for developing the feasibility study, securing funding, refining design work and
permitting. Mayor Ryan asked for clarification of phase 1 and phase 2 for the park property.
Kevin Clark continued discussing the parkland and wetland issues associated with the entire
property, and key points associated with the need to upgrade the existing foot paths for
community use. The findings from citizen input is a desire to protect natural habitat, and
excitement about trails but mixed feelings on the materials to be used. Input from the Park and
Recreation Commission asked that an emphasis be put on accessibility, telling the history of the
site, and exploring future potential uses. Paul Page clarified what a feasibility study entails as a
planning tool. Mayor Ryan expressed how well done the questionnaire was to get open ended
feedback. Councilwoman Coleman asked for a cost analysis for the different materials and
maintenance of trails. Councilman McDonald asked to locate a place for a natural trail system.
Councilman Campion stated he would like to be educated on the use of different trail materials.
All council members concurred that it will be helpful to see a cost analysis for different trail
materials. Mayor Ryan concurred with having a variety of trails i.e. paved and natural, accessory
structures located throughout the site, associated phasing plan and the possibility of using
parking at Greenwood Shores Park.
KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGY: PAVEMENT MANAGEMENY FOLLOWUP
DISCUSSION Q & A,
Todd Gerhardt reviewed the list of questions generated from the public listening session, phone
calls and emails. Greg Sticha discussed questions regarding exemption from utility bills, already
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paying high taxes so why pay more for roads, private streets should receive an exemption, and
use of franchise fee versus tax levy. Jason Wedel addressed the need for increased funding for
street replacement and mill and overlay. Councilman Campion suggested another graph showing
the outcome for the number of years it will take for mill and overlay with increased funding.
Jason Wedel addressed the question regarding the number of miles for private and public streets.
Greg Sticha and Jason Wedel addressed the question if other cities use franchise fees, and if
franchise fees can be used for other things than road maintenance. Councilman Campion asked
about the potential of having to come back in the future to increase the franchise fee. Greg
Sticha explained the Q&A will be posted on the city’s website, and upcoming schedule. Mayor
Ryan asked staff to clarify that the questions came from the public not council members.
Councilwoman Coleman asked staff to clarify for the public the difference between private
versus public streets.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim