WS 2006 08 14
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
AUGUST 14, 2006
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman Peterson, and Councilman Lundquist
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
Paul Oehme, and Greg Sticha
DISCUSS NEXT STEPS FOR 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson reviewed the progress of work that’s been done on the 2008 Comp Plan
update and outlined the next steps to be taken. Mayor Furlong asked about timing for
discussions on Highway 101. Kate Aanenson noted that she hopes to have the comp plan
update wrapped up by the end of 2007. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked staff to explain
the difference between the McComb study and the new “study area” that is being
proposed. Kate Aanenson explained that the new study area is to put the public on notice
of possible options that are being researched, including a lifestyle center, and gaining
public acceptance that Chanhassen is changing from a convenience retail draw to a
regional retail draw. Todd Gerhardt stated the City would like to work with landowners
in the southern part of the city to install signage for public awareness. Councilwoman
Tjornhom asked if a study area is the typical process the City has taken in the past and
how long the process might take. Mayor Furlong stated the proposal makes sense to let
people know what the City is thinking as soon as possible with signage, etc.. Todd
Gerhardt also congratulated the department heads for the work that will be done on the
comp plan update in-house instead of using consultants and saving the City money.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on the proposed budget for the update,
and asked for the time line for public open houses, presentation of charettes and public
hearings.
2007 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Paul Oehme presented an overview of the street projects proposed for 2007 for the
Koehnen/Yosemite area, Dogwood Road/Tanadoona Drive and Mill and Overlay
Improvements. Todd Gerhardt explained the agreement the City of Chanhassen has with
the City of Shorewood in the Koehnen/Yosemite area for watermain connections and
how the City will invoice for usage. Councilman Peterson asked when the projected cost
numbers will be updated, asking that those be updated prior to neighborhood meetings.
Mayor Furlong asked for clarification of the storm water management plan along
Tanadoona Drive and Dogwood Road. Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on
the difference in street width and life expectancy with and without curb and gutter. The
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developer for the Bruce Carlson property in the Dogwood/Tanadoona area explained
their concept for development and that they’re just waiting on the City’s decision
regarding street and utility improvements for Dogwood Road. Mayor Furlong asked
staff to bring back options for Tanadoona/Dogwood with and without curb and gutter.
DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY 2007 BUDGET & LEVY.
Greg Sticha presented the preliminary numbers in a power point presentations for the
2007 budget and levy. Todd Gerhardt thanked the department heads for following the
goals and guidelines set out by the City Council. Greg Sticha explained that staff is
presenting two different scenarios on the “Tax Levy Comparison” spreadsheet. One
using the assumption of cash reserves to maintain a zero impact on the existing property
owners, and the other assumption is not using any cash reserves to pay down the debt
levy, thus resulting in a 2.2% increase to property owners. Councilman Peterson asked
for clarification on the contractual service numbers. Councilman Lundquist stated he
would like to see more clarification from the sheriff’s department on the request for an
additional ½ person and what the city will be receiving with that ½ person or what the
City is missing out on now. He also asked for clarification on how the percentage
increase in health insurance was arrived at, and the possibility of the City using E-85 or
alternative fuel vehicles in the future. Mayor Furlong asked about the actual versus
projected numbers in the revenue spreadsheet, but not in the expense spreadsheet. Greg
Sticha reviewed the Bond Tax Levy, Revolving Improvement Fund, Tax Levy and Levy
Impacts. Todd Gerhardt stated this item will be the only item on the next work session so
the City Council can discuss it in more detail.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 7:00 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim