WS 2000 05 01CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
May 1, 2000
Mayor Mancino called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman Senn, Councilwoman Jansen,
Councilman Engel, and Councilman Labatt.
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Assistant City Manager; Scott Botcher, City Manager;
Bruce DeJong, Finance Director; Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION INTERVIEWS AND DISCUSS
APPOINTMENTS: The City Council interviewed the following people for Commission
vacancies:
5:30 p.m.
5:40 p.m.
5:50 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Matthew Mesenburg, Planning Commission
Angela Schlender, Planning Commission
Alison Blackowiak, Planning Commission
Uli Sacchet, Planning Commission
Sharon Beduhn, Environmental Commission
John Ringstrom, Planning Commission
Luann Sidney, Planning Commission
TELEPHONE SYSTEM DISCUSSION: Staff presented the KMC Agreement to the City
Council outlining a 15% reduction in our current phone charges compared to the existing U.S.
West rate structure. Under the agreement KMC would provide the fiber and equipment to
connect three buildings (Recreation Center, Public Works, and City Hall), for a fee of $6,000 and
additional $6,500 for additional equipment to "light-up" the fiber. The net effect is that the city
will make a $12,500 one-time payment to save $10,600 annually (through a 15% reduction in
our current phone charges).
The City Council was encouraged by this report and asked that the item be placed on a future
City Council agenda for consideration.
FINANCIAL POLICY REVIEW: The amended financial policy was presented to the City
Council. The Council approved of the modifications made following the February 7, 2000 work
session. The policy was adopted.
DEBT STUDY PRESENTATION: Mark Ruff, from Ehlers, Inc., presented the preliminary
debt study information. The data indicates that higher tax levies may be required in order for the
City to meet its obligations in the future. Bruce DeJong will evaluate the report and investigate
some discrepancies before the study is presented to the City Council at a future meeting.
City Council Work Session - May 1, 2000
Municipal Housing Strategy: A conceptual outline was presented on the Municipal Housing
Strategy.
The work session was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by Scott Botcher
City Manager