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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
Labatt, Councilman Peterson and Councilman Lundquist
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Todd Hoffman, Paul Oehme, Jerry
Ruegemer, Kate Aanenson, Lori Haak, and Don Asleson
ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE POLICIES.
Todd Gerhardt reviewed the staff report which identified items established as priorities during
the year’s Key Financial Strategies process and items that the city wishes to discuss with the
legislative delegation. Mayor Furlong suggested adding the following items which came up after
a Eastern Carver County meeting: looking at the pros and cons of a draft resolution in support of
a legislative bill which will allocate 100% of motor vehicle sales tax into the transportation fund
and, general obligation bonding related to rural safety programs and establishing a corridor
account for highway corridor studies. Todd Gerhardt discussed funding from the legislature
regarding the downtown park and ride facility. He asked that two City Council members
volunteer to form a committee to meet with Senator Julianne Ortman and Representative Joe
Hoppe to discuss these issues. Commissioner Lundquist and Mayor Furlong volunteered with
Councilman Peterson as an alternate.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
Commission Members Present:
Mark Undestad, Kurt Papke, Debbie Larson, Deborah Zorn,
and Jerry McDonald. Glenn Stolar from the Park and Recreation Commission.
Ron Leaf and Erin Krueger with SEH presented a power point presentation covering issues such
as why update the plan, what tools were created to accomplish it, outcomes and program
implementation. Lori Haak stated staff was looking for comments regarding any glaring errors
in the draft before proceeding further. Kate Aanenson noted that a public hearing will be held at
the Planning Commission and that this work session was to help get the Planning Commission
“up to speed” on the plan update. Todd Gerhardt asked for direction from SEH and staff to
identify project lists and possible project sites within the city. Kate Aanenson stated staff was
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looking for comments prior to March 6 when the draft gets sent out to the different agencies for
review. Todd Gerhardt asked for clarification on the process that will be used for future
amendments to the plan. Mayor Furlong asked that this plan update be used to get projects done.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session meeting at 7:00 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim