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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, Greg Sticha,
and Jill Sinclair
SOUTHWEST TRANSIT UPDATE. LEN SIMICH
Len Simich reviewed highlights of ridership numbers, Prime MD expansion, airport service in
2020, expanded vehicle storage, asset management, unmet needs due to budget cuts from
Metropolitan Council, regional technologies, reviewed information related to the proposed
resolution that the council will vote on at their regular meeting, and future needs moving
forward. Mayor Ryan asked about the stance taken by the City’s representative at Met Council.
Councilman McDonald asked Len Simich to explain BRT. Mayor Ryan asked about the long
term goal of Met Council squeezing funding for Southwest Transit. Todd Gerhardt asked if
Chanhassen state legislators can put pressure on Met Council. Councilman McDonald explained
how the Prime program works. Mayor Ryan asked how the council can help once the resolution
is passed and what cities are involved in the Opt Out program. Councilman McDonald explained
that he will pull the resolution off the consent agenda so Len Simich can give a brief
presentation.
YARD WASTE DROPOFF UPDATE.
Todd Gerhardt introduced Jill Sinclair who provided an update on the two events that were held
after closure of the Carver County Environmental Center and suggestions from residents for
possible changes. Councilman McDonald asked if there was confusion through marketing.
Mayor Ryan discussed comments she’s received regarding the City charging a fee for drop off of
yard waste before asking that the council continue to discuss this topic early in 2020. Jill
Sinclair explained how the $17,000 grant money received from Carver County is used for
recycling and solid waste. Mayor Ryan asked for an analysis of how the grant program operates
showing revenue versus expenses.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 6:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim