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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
Mayor Furlong called the work session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong and Councilman Peterson
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilwoman Tjornhom and Councilman Lundquist
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Todd Hoffman, Paul Oehme, and Greg
Sticha
REVIEW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS PROCESS, ANGIE JOHNSON,
COUNTY ASSESSOR.
Todd Gerhardt reviewed last year's process and introduced Angie Johnson, the Carver County
Assessor. Angie Johnson talked about the "open book" process she is suggesting the city
implement for 2007. Todd Gerhardt noted the frustration from the residents/homeowners
perspective of going through both the city and county appeal process. Mayor Furlong asked
about feedback from other cities that are currently using the open book process. Todd Gerhardt
outlined the city approval needed to adopt this system. Councilman Peterson asked staff to
investigate if there are better options out there that are currently being used other than the open
book option. Mayor Furlong asked that this item be placed on the next City Council agenda for
a public hearing and council discussion.
REVIEW OF 2006 WORK PLAN & PRESENTATION OF 2007 WORK PLAN FOR THE
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
Sgt. Ross Gullickson reviewed the 2006 accomplishments and proposed changes in 2007 for law
enforcement records and reports, deputy supervision, Project Leadfoot, traffic enforcement and
education, patrolling of parks and lakes, juvenile violations and gang activities, and emergency
preparedness. Under crime prevention and public safety education he reviewed the rental
housing, conduct on premise, crime prevention programs and attendance at City Council
meetings. One of the major areas of concentration for 2007 will be implementing a program to
develop relationships with the business community, occasional utilization of the unmarked patrol
vehicles in residential and business neighborhoods, and enforcement of curfew violations. Sgt.
Gullickson also asked the council to begin consideration of the addition of an investigator and
patrol deputy positions in 2008. Todd Gerhardt stated staff will prepare criteria and a guide for
the new positions. Councilman Peterson asked how future technology could assist with
reviewing the need of hiring additional deputies. Commander Jeff Enevold provided an update
on the break-in situation that occurred over the weekend and noted there will be a neighborhood
meeting on Thursday.
City Council Work Session - November 13, 2006
2007 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS:
Chief Greg Geske gave a power point presentation of the 2007 budget proposal from the fire
department. Greg Sticha gave a power point presentation for the finance department. Mayor
Furlong asked for an update of the ACH program for utility billing.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session meeting at 6:40 p.m..
DISCUSSION OF CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS.
The City Council enter into executive session to discuss the city manager's performance review
process.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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