CC WS 2021 03 22CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 22, 2021
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Rehm (Zoom), Councilman Campion
(Zoom), Councilman McDonald and Councilwoman Schubert
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jeff Harken, Environmental Commission, Jerry Cerchia,
Senior Commission.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Laurie Hokkanen
INTERVIEW CITY COMMISSION CANDIDATES: The City Council, along with the two
attending Commission Representatives, interviewed the following commission applicants:
March 8, 2021 Name First Choice Second Choice Notes
5:00 Leslie Elhadi Environmental NA In Person
5:15 Jim Camarata Senior NA In Person
Following the interviews, the City Council discussed commission appointments.
OVERVIEW OF DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN: The City Council and staff discussed the
draft Strategic Plan that was included in the council packet. The group noted several things that
they appreciated about the process including the team building aspect, being able to hear all
thoughts and ideas, having a long-term plan, and having accountability. Next steps include
reviewing the Strategic Plan more thoroughly and future adoption of the plan.
The work session adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
Prepared by Kim Meuwissen