CC WS 2020 11 09CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 9, 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: Heather Johnston, Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, Kelly
Strey, George Bender, Richard Rice and Matt Kerr
ARBORETUM AREA TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE.
George Bender introduced team members associated with this project. Angie Stenson, Senior
Transportation Planner with Carver County provided an overview of the study for Phase 4 of the
Arboretum Area Transportation plan and the agencies involved in the project. Eric Johnson with
Bolton and Menk reviewed the design specifics for the study area. Mayor Ryan discussed the
concern she has received about making the intersection at Minnewashta Parkway as the main
entrance to the Arboretum with increased traffic on Minnewashta Parkway and conveyed that
improving West 82nd Street is not a high priority for Chanhassen. Eric Johnson continued with
discussion of funding options for proposed street projects for the next 5 years and outlined the
upcoming meeting schedule to obtain input from the public and city councils. Councilman
McDonald asked for clarification of the costs associated with each phase of the project and the
need to see a more compelling reason for Chanhassen to be included with the 82nd Street
improvements. Councilwoman Tjornhom thanked everyone for their presentation before
discussing the safety concerns of residents along Minnewashta Parkway. George Bender
discussed what staff is doing to address those concerns and the warrants needed to install a traffic
signal at the intersection of Minnewashta Parkway and Highway 5. Mayor Ryan reiterated the
concern about traffic on Minnewashta Parkway and possible safety improvements that can be
done since Minnewashta Parkway is being upgraded. Councilwoman Coleman asked about the
meeting schedule to obtain public feedback. Mayor Ryan asked about communication with
residents on Crimson Bay Road, the possibility for federal funding, and suggested that council is
supportive of this project but has concerns with funding from the city.
LONG TERM FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT DISCUSSION.
Heather Johnston introduced Kelly Strey, the Interim Finance Director, who discussed highlights
of the long term financial planning components. Mayor Ryan asked staff to bring tax impact
examples for all levels of housing in Chanhassen. Kelly Strey continued discussing highlights of
the long term financial plan. Council members expressed appreciation for the thorough
presentation.
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Mayor Ryan recessed the work session meeting at 6:55 p.m. The work session was
reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
2021 STREET AND TRAIL PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE.
Charlie Howley presented highlights from his power point presentation regarding the pavement
management plan. Councilman McDonald asked about the possibility of using bonding for street
projects. Councilman Campion asked about the possibility of selling naming rights to generate
revenue for the street and trail pavement management plan. Council members and staff
discussed possible funding sources for improvements to Galpin Boulevard. Councilman
McDonald asked about the use of TIF funds for the upgrade of Market Boulevard to offset MSA
funding. Heather Johnston stated staff would research that question and bring back an answer at
a future meeting. Charlie Howley continued with discussion of funding options for the trail
management plan and asked for council feedback prior to the November 23rd City Council
meeting. Councilman McDonald discussed hard choices that need to be made on how to stretch
maintenance fees for trails and roads. Mayor Ryan discussed the future of MSA dollars and what
happens if that funding source goes away. She asked staff to research grant opportunities as
possible funding sources in the future.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston
Interim City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim