CC WS 2020 11 23CCHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
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 MEMBERS PRESENT: Heather Johnston, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, Jerry
Ruegemer, Kelly Strey, Chief Don Johnson, and Matt Kerr
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING DISCUSSION.
Chief Don Johnson reviewed highlights of the Carver County Emergency Management Program,
what the City has done with emergency preparedness in response to Phase 2 of the pandemic
and continued with discussion of the Continuity of Services Plan. Mayor Ryan asked for
clarification of the City Council’s involvement in enacting the different phases of the plan.
Heather Johnston thanked Chief Don Johnson for his effort in preparing the information for this.
Councilman McDonald asked about who’s in charge during incidents. Mayor Ryan thanked staff
for taking on this item for the after action review.
BUDGET FOLLOW UP.
Kelly Strey reviewed background of previous budget meetings and asked for feedback before the
two December meetings when the budget will be adopted and the affect on property owners.
Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on the money projected for stormwater pond clean
up. Heather Johnston discussed the Ehlers and Association rate study regarding if housing
slows. Kelly Strey continued discussion of funding for future street projects. Mayor Ryan asked
about the status of improving Market Boulevard. Charlie Howley explained that he is in
discussions with Carver County on upgrading Galpin Boulevard. Councilman Campion asked
about looking at neighboring KFS cities for what they have done with naming rights. Kelly
Strey discussed the affects of using bonding for larger projects, use of the CARES funding Act,
the addition of an IT position in 2021 or 2022, and financial management policies. Heather
Johnston discussed changes to the snowplowing policy, and other direction staff has heard from
council members.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Heather Johnston
Interim City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim