CC WS Minutes 2-10-20CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
McDonald, and Councilman Campion
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Coleman
STAFF PRESENT: Jake Foster, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, Todd Hoffman, Bob
Generous, Jill Sinclair, and Greg Sticha
DISCUSS PAISLEY PARK PUD AMENDMENT.
Kate Aanenson reviewed highlights of proposed changes to the Paisley Park PUD and the
schedule for moving forward through the public process with the Planning Commission and City
Council. Mayor Ryan clarified that the City will continue to oversee events at Paisley Park.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION UPDATE.
Jill Sinclair reviewed highlights of her report regarding yard waste collection. Mayor Ryan
asked about grant money available through Carver County, the process moving forward, the
option of charging for yard waste, and adding the number of days for collection. Councilman
McDonald asked for clarification of what people are dropping off, timing for drop off, adding
additional days, size limitations, and current charge rates in comparison to what the City is being
charged. Councilwoman Tjornhom commented that she felt one day in the spring and fall is not
enough. Greg Sticha clarified that there would be cost savings associated with having the event
on a weekday. Mayor Ryan concurred with the need to have more available days, and asked
about associated costs and available grant money. In discussing coupons council stated they
would like to be consistent with what’s working now and increase the number of days.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about storm damage drop off. Greg Sticha explained that the
funding source is the stormwater fund. After discussion it was the consensus to have one day in
the spring, increase the number of days in the fall, and increase education for residents working
with private haulers.
DISCUSS 2020 KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES AND LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Jake Foster reviewed the results of rankings item by item for key financial goals in 2020. In
discussing building inspections Mayor Ryan explained that the fire chief is currently working on
a study. Council members did not feel it needed to be a goal of City Council since the Fire Chief
is already of working on this item. Kate Aanenson explained the impacts from the planning
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department’s perspective on the importance of proceeding with this item. It was decided to
remove this item as a goal for 2020 and direct the fire chief to proceed with his study and bring
results back to council. Jake Foster continued with discussing highlights of the 2020 legislative
priorities. Mayor Ryan discussed highlights from the meeting with legislators on Feb 4th
including the possibility of constructing a roundabout at the Minnetonka Middle School West
and Beehive intersection and improvements at the Arboretum. Councilman McDonald discussed
the “Opt Out” program and the need for a roundabout at Minnetonka Middle School West.
DISCUSS EARLY 2021 BUDGET ESTIMATES.
Greg Sticha reviewed big picture projected estimates for the 2021 budget. Mayor Ryan asked for
clarification of the projected increases with the police contract, benefit levels associated with
health insurance and the need to understand comparisons to key financial strategy cities.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about the impact of additional employee on overtime. Mayor
Ryan asked for clarification of scheduling associated with overtime and the need to look at this
item further. Councilman McDonald agreed with the need to look at the overtime issue
separately during the budget process. Mayor Ryan asked staff to provide council with a list of
increases from 2018, 2019, 2020 and new growth comparisons. Greg Sticha asked for council
feedback over the next couple months. Councilman Campion asked to see a list of possible
reductions moving forward without reducing services. Councilman McDonald asked to see a list
of services currently provided. Mayor Ryan requested to see a new way of thinking on ways to
reduce costs. Greg Sticha reviewed full time employee comparisons with key financial strategy
cities that were presented last year.
Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim