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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Furlong, Councilman Ayotte, Councilman
Labatt, Councilman Lundquist, and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Tom Scott, Bob Generous, Matt
Saam, Bruce Dejong, Greg Hayes, and Kelley Janes
UPDA TE ON CHANHASSEN CHIROPRACTIC RELOCATION ISSUE.
Todd Gerhardt and Tom Scott, City Attorney, provided background information and
explained the legal process that has occurred to date, and what action the City Council
needs to take on the appeal. Councilman Peterson asked the City Attorney to explain
how state law relates to cities in these types of issues. Tom Scott explained that any
number from 1 to the entire City Council could hear the appeal and asked for City
Council direction. Councilmen Labatt, Peterson and Lundquist volunteered to hear the
appeal, with Councilman Ayotte as an alternate. Tom Scott stated he would set up a time
and date within the next 30 days and asked the City Council to make a motion on the
consent agenda for the appointments.
DISCUSSION OF MOON V ALLEY PROPERTY. DAN HERBST.
Todd Gerhardt introduced Dan Herbst with Pemtom Land Company, who is looking to
develop the Moon Valley area into residential lots prior to 2015, when the property is
scheduled for municipal services. Dan Herbst gave a power point presentation providing
background information on his company and outlined their proposal. He stated he is
looking for council feedback on getting sewer and water service improvements through
Settlers Ridge in Eden Prairie, and that he is willing to pay all costs associated with that
extension. Todd Gerhardt agreed that it will be very expensive and hard topographically
to extend service from Chanhassen in the future. The City of Chanhassen can enter into a
joint powers agreement with Eden Prairie. Councilman Lundquist asked what benefit
does Eden Prairie get from providing this service. Councilman Ayotte felt there should
be discussion with representatives from Chanhassen and Eden Prairie City Council to
discuss the issue. Councilman Labatt stated he would like feedback from public service
regarding the length of the cul-de-sac. Councilman Peterson felt the City Council should
let staff work out the details with Eden Prairie's staff and make a presentation. Mayor
Furlong asked about the timing of closing the businesses on the property and the
precedence this will set for other property owners wanting services from neighboring
cities. Todd Gerhardt explained that because of the topography of the site and the
opportunity to get service through Eden Prairie, it makes this unique. Mayor Furlong
expressed his desire to move forward diligently and thoroughly. Dan Herbst stated he
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will hold neighborhood meetings and work sessions and anything he can do so it is not a
burden on the city process.
2004 BUDGET PRESENTATION. FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Greg Hayes gave a power point presentation on the proposed budget for 2004 and
comparisons to the 2003 budget. Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on the
figures in the handout compared with what was on the power point presentation and how
projected revenues compared to actual revenues. Bruce DeJong explained how money
had been reallocated between different funds. Greg Hayes stated medical calls are on a
record pace for the number of calls this year and explained how the system works with
Ridgeview Ambulance, Police and Fire Department. Mayor Furlong asked if the fire
department could bill for medical calls like ambulance. Greg Hayes stated he was
researching state laws governing reimbursement for medical calls. The City Council also
discussed options for billing for car accidents, false alarms, etc. Councilman Peterson
requested that the fire department e-mail copies of the power presentation to the City
Council.
The work session was recessed at 6:50 p.m. until after the regular City Council meeting.
The work session was reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF 2004-08 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Bruce DeJong passed out handouts which outlined the 5 year capital improvement
program. Councilman Ayotte asked about the status of work on the water treatment plant
since the City Engineer/Public Works Director left. Councilman Peterson asked for
back-up material be provided for the capital items being presented. Mayor Furlong asked
for a cost benefit analysis, similar to what Councilman Peterson is asking for. Bruce
DeJong explained the process of tying down more concrete numbers for 2004, with softer
numbers for 2005 and out. He stated he strongly feels people should pay now for what
they use, as opposed to paying for something in the future. He is still working on the
water and sewer rate study and getting more accurate numbers for the street maintenance
program. Mayor Furlong asked the council if they had specific questions, to e-mail Todd
Gerhardt or Bruce DeJong over the next couple weeks while staff is finalizing numbers
for the budget. He stated the council may want to hold a work session prior to the Truth
in Taxation meeting to go over the final numbers prior to the public hearing.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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