CC WS 2020 06 08CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JUNE 8, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, Todd Hoffman, Jerry
Ruegemer and Greg Sticha
DISCUSSION OF 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS PLAN. Jerry Ruegemer provided
background information on the work that’s been done to date on planning for the City of
Chanhassen’s annual 4th of July celebration and outlined the schedule of events planned for
Lake Ann Park. He explained it is the city staff’s recommendation that the fireworks plan
include drive up only and closing Lake Ann Park at 5:00 p.m. on July 4th.
DISCUSSION OF 2020 AND 2021 BUDGET. Greg Sticha reviewed the 2020 budget
estimated projections for the rest of the year noting the City is currently on pace for a small
deficit within the 2020 General Fund. He also discussed 2021 general fund budgeted estimates
for wage increases, police contract, health insurance, overtime adjustments, fire training
adjustments for Legion due to lack of funding, assessing contract, general liability and workers
comp insurance, shared SRO with school district and funding an additional ½ full time employee
for the fire department admin position. Council discussed various fund reserves, discussed the
Highway 41 regional trail and underpass with potential funding with park dedication revenues
supplanted with an interest free note from the County to be repaid with future park dedication
revenues.
DISCUSS INTERIM CITY MANAGER HIRING PROCESS. Todd Gerhardt discussed his
recommendation that the City Council consider hiring an Interim City Manager until a new City
Manager is hired. He recommended Heather A. Johnston and Frank F. Boyles III as potential
candidates and explained his confident in their ability to provide the day to day management of
the city.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim