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WS 2005 10 24 CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 24, 2005 Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:35 p.m.. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Furlong, Councilman Labatt, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman Peterson and Councilman Lundquist STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Roger Knutson, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Greg Sticha, Todd Hoffman, Lori Haak, Richard Rice and Kelley Janes UPDATE ON 2005 MUSA IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECTION 04-05. Todd Gerhardt introduced Jon Horn with Kimley-Horn and Associates who gave a power point presentation regarding proposed alignments for roads, water, sanitary sewer and storm water, noting which items will be in conjunction with MnDot projects. He showed projected costs and related funding and assessment methodology. Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification of the proposed sanitary sewer assessments on a per acre cost. Todd Gerhardt explained the procedure for holding the public hearing and time schedule for the final assessment hearing. DISCUSS DOGWOOD ROAD FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS, PROJECT 00-01-1. Paul Oehme showed a map of the area and reviewed the neighborhood meetings in which residents in the area are asking the city to fund a feasibility study. Councilman Labatt asked about the utility project along Highway 5. Todd Gerhardt asked for clarification on the location of the present sewer line and proposed route being either loop or dead end. Paul Oehme recommended that this project be a public improvement project incorporating current assessment practices for the roadway. The sewer and water would be 100% assessed. The next step in the process will be preparing a feasibility study to explore new techniques for sewer and water installation in the area, to update costs and present the results to the neighborhood on a preliminary basis, anticipating the project to be done in 2007. Councilman Labatt asked for an explanation of how the scope of the previous study would differ from the proposed study. Todd Gerhardt provided historical background on the Brandt/Carlson proposals and what’s changed since those studies were last done. Councilman Lundquist asked where this project would rank as a priority in the city and what projects would not get done if the city went forward with this project. He questioned why the City should spend $10,000 on a study when the residents in the area have said no twice before. Kate Aanenson reminded the City Council of the failing septic systems in the area. Councilman Peterson asked staff on ways to get accurate numbers for less money. Mayor Furlong suggested asking the residents what price point they would be willing to spend to do the project. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on Westwood Church’s involvement and what discussions have taken place between the developer for Brandt and Carlson and the church. Todd Gerhardt stated staff will do the feasibility study in house to save money and solicit for resident feedback. City Council Work Session – October 24, 2005 WIRELESS PROPOSAL FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USERS, STONEBRIDGE, INC. Justin Miller presented this item and introduced Tim Johnson with Stonebridge, Inc.. Councilman Lundquist asked about the distance range for wireless. Councilman Peterson asked Mr. Johnson to clarify the size and number of antennas being proposed along with ancillary equipment that’s needed. Todd Gerhardt asked about the possibility of co-locating on other cell phone towers. Mr. Johnson explained how antennas are set on commercial buildings. Councilman Lundquist asked Richard Rice if he had any concerns with the proposal. He stated not at this time. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on who requested this service. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification of what the benefit would be for having this service. Councilman Lundquist asked about comments from the Chamber of Commerce. NO WAKE ORDINANCE DISCUSSION. Todd Gerhardt presented background information on the recent enactment of the no wake ordinance on Lotus Lake. Lori Haak presented a graph showing lake levels on Lotus Lake, noting it’s a fine line balancing implementing the no wake ordinance and the amount of time to keep the restriction in place. She recommended that the no wake ordinance be enforced automatically when the water level exceeds the 100 year level and automatically removed when the water level goes below the 100 year level for 2 days. Mayor Furlong asked when the ordinary high water mark was last reviewed by the DNR. Lori Haak noted that communication and enforcement are the biggest challenges facing the city. She outlined how staff would like to proceed with this item. Todd Gerhardt asked for clarification on the size of a workable task force. Mayor Furlong noted that the key to a successful task force will be keeping them focused and receiving public input on the no wake ordinance issue rather than getting side tracked on storm water management issues. He asked that the process be completed by March giving City Council direction on how to implement this ordinance. The work session was recessed at 7:00 p.m.. It was reconvened at 8:20 p.m.. 2006 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS: PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Todd Hoffman gave a power point presentation for his department. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the cost of printing the park and trail brochure and expenditures versus revenues, specifically for the senior center. Councilman Labatt asked for clarification on the staff coordinator time allocation for the senior center. Mayor Furlong asked if any of the proposed cuts had revenues associated with them, and asked staff to modify their numbers accordingly. Greg Sticha explained the actual year to date expenses versus revenues. Councilman Lundquist asked what effects Lifetime Fitness has had on the Rec Center. 2006 BUDGET PRESENTATION: ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Paul Oehme gave a power point presentation, noting Kelley Janes, the Utility Superintendent was available to answer questions. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the numbers for the salt/sand contract, time line for hiring the new water treatment plant manager and if there are any 2 City Council Work Session – October 24, 2005 internal candidates for that position. Todd Gerhardt explained possible training opportunities with Minnetonka’s facility. Mayor Furlong asked if staff has identified any cost reductions on the water treatment plant. He noted resident feedback regarding the trees that were cut at the tennis court location and asked staff to do their best to keep neighbors in the area notified on construction projects. Councilman Peterson noted his concern with the look of the fenced storage area at the Lake Ann Park storage facility. Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session meeting at 9:05 p.m.. Submitted by Todd Gerhardt City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim 3