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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 9, 2006
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Lundquist and
Councilwoman Tjornhom
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Greg Sticha, Kate Aanenson and
Paul Oehme
JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
Ron Olson reviewed the Environmental Commission's current projects and updates on
future projects. Todd Gerhardt suggested the Environmental Commission put together a
packet regarding suggestions and recommendations to builders for constructing green
buildings in the city. Councilman Lundquist stated in the budget process the City
Council had discussed using alternative fuel vehicles in the city's fleet and asked the
Environmental Commission to investigate. Todd Gerhardt noted that with the expansion
of the city's public works facility, the city can look at adding alternative fuel tanks.
Councilwoman Tjornhom suggested the city look at having an energy audit.
2007 BUDGET PRESENTATION: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT.
Kate Aanenson gave a power point presentation showing a breakdown of 2007
expenditures (general fund and enterprise fund), department budget revenues (permits,
rental licenses, surface water management fees and environmental protection), building
inspections staff and projected number of inspections for 2007, planning department
expenditures and budgets, environmental resource department, Surface Water
Management Plan, Forestry and Recycling budget breakdown, and proposed 10% cuts
which would include the delay in hiring the replacement for the building inspector.
Councilman Lundquist asked how the city would gauge the timeline for hiring of the
replacement inspector, and the number of months needed to be proactive and stay ahead
of inspections. Todd Gerhardt discussed revenue fees for service.
KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES: UPDATE REPORT ON ACH (AUTO PAY)
FOR UTILITY CUSTOMERS.
Greg Sticha provided an update on the progress of implementing the program. He
discussed why the City does not favor the use of credit cards for payments. Councilman
Lundquist asked about the possibility of using auto pay from residential banks to the
City's bank. Mayor Furlong asked staff to look into incentive programs for customers to
City Council Work Session - October 9, 2006
sign up for the ACH program. Greg Sticha stated he would talk to other cities to see
what has worked for them. Todd Gerhardt suggested inserting an educational brochure
with utility bills. The council picked four winners for the $50 credit off their utility bills.
REVIEW DRAFT RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE DISTRICT 112 BOND &
OPERATING LEVY FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN CHANHASSEN.
Mayor Furlong reviewed the resolution of support for the referendum from the City
Council. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about public support (pro or con). Mayor
Furlong stated the results of a preliminary survey will be released this week. Todd
Gerhardt suggested putting the resolution on the consent agenda for approval.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session meeting at 7:00 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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