WS 2000 08 14CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2000
Mayor Mancino called the work session to order at 4:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilwoman Jansen, Councilman
Senn, Councilman Labatt, and Councilman Engel
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Todd Gerhardt, Teresa Burgess, and Bruce DeJong
DEBT STUDY DISCUSSION: This item was postponed until another City Council Work
Session.
TH 212 DISCUSSION WITH MNDOT: Mn/DOT representatives attended the meeting to
discuss the TH 212 project and the upcoming Open House scheduled for September 20th at the
Chanhassen Recreation Center. Discussion centered on the 7 questions submitted by the City.
Dick Stehr, Mn/DOT explained design/build and the traditional design/bid/build processes. Mr.
Stehr also explained why more compact designs, while requiring less right-of-way, cost more
because of retaining walls and more intensive construction methods. Council requested a second
meeting be set to discuss those items that were not reached.
YMCA DISCUSSION: Mr. Bruce Hubbard, Director of Development for the YMCA, gave a
brief presentation on the activities of the YMCA in the southwest metropolitan area. Mr.
Hubbard is meeting with community leaders throughout the area to determine what, if any, part
the YMCA can be in the community. A video presentation depicting a "virtual" YMCA building
was shown. The City Council recommended Mr. Hubbard continue in his investigative role.
They also asked city staff to explore additional programming in school district facilities.
Mayor Mancino adjourned the Work Session meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by Scott Botcher
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim