1966 01 13MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 13th, 1966 VILLAGE COUNCIL ?+IEETING eke)
The Chanhassen Village Council met in regular meeting on January 13th, 1966
at 7 :00 Pm at the Village Hall. All members .present except Councilmen
Pauly. Aiayor Coulter opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag. The
minutes of the last meeting were read and on a motion made by Councilmen
Tessness and seconded by Councilmen Roeser the minutes be approved as read.
Motion carried, no negative votes.
Councilmen Tessness in charge of Maintenance reported that due to the snow
fall and the lack of Village Equipment, Mr. Francis Klein on request from
the Council was asked to help Mr. Douglas Fritz remove snow and take off
amount of hours worked on snow removal, off on policing. Mr. Klein rejected.
mayor Coulter then instructed Mr. Douglas Fritz present, to telephone Mr.
Klein and have him report to this meeting around 10 :00 P21.
MAINTENANCE: Councilmen Tessness reported that the Village is in dire need
of a tractor and loader of their own. The Council instructed him to check
into the'price of a tractor and loader, and report back the prices. It was
decided.by the Council that the Village does need aforementioned piece of
equipment.
SE'D'ER: Mayor Coulter reported that their is a sewer problem at the Red
Jeurissen home. Mr. Klein is working on said problem and is going to have
Roto Rooter come tomorrow morning to do what ever is necessary to repair
this problem.
?CATER Councilmen Tessness reported that the Village would have approx.
$2 from the water fund to repair streets in the spring. The tower
is ready for filling, the only object in the way is the weather. In order
to fill tower we must have above freezing temp. for a few days. It was de-
cided to take a box of meters to the clerks house, so she can take serial
numbers off meters and collect deposit when these meters are picked up for
installation. It was decided that on buildings that are already in exhist-
ence and have severAl units in one building, to only have one meter in said
building, but to charge them the amount of units in said buildings at each
a minimum.
PLANNERS: The meeting between the Mayors, Attorneys, and other concerned
parties which was to be held on January 10th, was cancelled, and will be
held on January 14th, regarding Inc. of the Township. Mayor Coulter, Engr.
Tory Flatebo, and Attorney Russ Larson will represent the Village of Chan-
hassen.
It was suggested at this time that all sewer and water bills due will be
paid direct'to the Village Clerk.
The Clerk shall be bonded for $10,000.00 and all other Councilmen and employ-
ees shall be covered under a blanket bond.
On a motion made by Councilmen Tessness and seconded by Councilmen Roeser
that the Clerk and treasurer job be combined as one reading Clerk- treasurer.
Henceforth their will be two signature on all disbursements of Village money.
These signatures are -- Clerk- treasurer & the Mayors signature.
CLERK On a motion made b
Roeser that Kay Klingelhutz
for the salary of $720.00
Motion carried, no negative
y Councilmen Tessness and seconded by Councilmen
be hired as clerk treasurer for the year 1966,
which will be open to review in six months.
votes.
ACTING MAYOR On a motion made by Councilmen Roeser and seconded by Council-
men Pauly that Councilmen Tessness be appointed acting mayor for the year
1966. Motion carried, no negative votes.
tlp; 6 JANUARY 13th MEETING CONTINUED.
SALARIES: The salaries will remain the same as previous year for Council-
men and mayor.
OFFICIAL PAPER On a motion made by Councilmen Tessness and seconded by
Councilmen Roeser that the Weekly Valley Herald. be designated as the
official newspaper for the Village of:'Ch for the year 1966.
Motion carried, no negative votes.
OFFICIAL BANK: On a motion made by Councilmen Holmberg and seconded by
Councilmen Tessness that the Chanhassen State Bank be designated as the
Official Bank for the Village of Chanhassen for the year 1966 Motion
carried no neg. Votes. NOTE* Councilmen Pauly is a director in said bank
and Mayor Coulter is a stockholder.
INSURANCE On a motion made by Councilmen Tessness and seconded by Council -
Roeser that Schneider Insurance Agency be designated as the Official In-
surance agency for the Village of Chanhassen for the year 1966 Mot
carried, no negative votes.
RULES OF ORDER On a motion made by Councilmen Roeser and seconded by
Councilmen Tessness that the Village adopt Robert rules of order. Motion
carried, no negative votes.
MEETING NIGHTS: On a motion made by Councilmen Roeser and seconded by
Councilmen Holmberg that the meeting nights remain the same as last year:
Second and fourth Thmrsday of every month, time 7 :30 PM from January to and
incl. April, 8 :00 Pm from May to and incl Sep, 7:30 PM from Oct to December.
Motion carried no neg. votes.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY: The appointment of the Village Attorney was left open at
this time, it was decided that Mr. Larson be approached. and asked how his
charges are based, and to consult a council member when attending an out-
side meeting in behalf of the Village. Seeing as though their will be an
orientation meeting between the Council and the Planning Commission on
January 19th, this matter is tabled until then.
BUILDING- AND PLUMBING INSPECTOR On a motion made by Councilmen noeser
and seconded by Councilmen Tessness that Mr. Hubert Forcier be'apL�ointed
Plumbing Inspector and Mr. Huber be appointed Building Inspector for the
Village of Chanhassen for the year 1966 Motion Carried, no'negative
Votes. NOTE It was decided to bill Mr. Don Stodola for the second in-
spection Mr. Forcier had. to make when inspecting the installation of
resident water meters.
FILE . On a motion made by Councilmen Tessness and seconded by
Councilmen Holmberg that Mr. Earl , IcAllister be appointed Fire Marshall
for the Village of Chanhassen. Motion carried. No neg. Votes.
CIVAL DEFENSE
On a motion made by Councilmen Tessness and seconded by Councilmen Roeser
that 'Mr. Earl McAllitter be appointed Cival Defense head for the Village of
Chanhassen for the year 1966. tlotion carried. No neg. Votes.
P ANNING U 074MISSION On a motion made by Councilmen Holmberg and seconded.
by Councilmen Roeser that the Chanhassen Village Planning Commission be
composed of the following members; 'Gayle Wolff, Non Erickson, Mark
Littfin, Edward Hjermstad., and Mrs. Grace Lambert and Councilmen Tessness,
the later Council representative on the Planning Commission. Motion
carried, no neg. votes.
COUNCIL CO'TAMITTIES :
MAINTENANCE -- Councilmen Pauly and Councilmen Tessness
POLICE, FIRE AND CIVAL DEFENSE-- , iayor Coulter and Ron Roeser
SEWER- -Mayor Coulter and Councilmen Holmberg
WATER -- Councilmen Holmberg and Tessness
RECREATION -- Councilmen Holmberg and Roeser
INSPECTIONS -- Councilmen Roeser and Pauly
HEALTH-= , Iayor Coulter and Councilmen Roeser
Dogs - -Mayor Coulter and Councilmen Roeser
(I•Iinutes of the January 13th, Council meeting continued) 5 T
BUILDING PROCIPA'LIS- -East of Hiway 1'1101 -- Councilman Pauly and Holmberg
11 11 West of Hiway 7101 -- Councilman Pauly and Tessness
On a motion made by Councilman Tessness and seconded by Councilman " oeser
that the Chanhassen Village Council accept the petition presented from
Hansen and. Klingelhutz Const. Inc, for construction of permanent streets
in the following location; High Street and east portion of South Drive
from Lal:e Street to and including all of Lot 7, Block 4. Highland. Park
Addition; and to petition that the entire cost of said improvement be
assessed against the property abutting against said location. 'lotion
carried, no negative votes.
NOTE# It is stated in the minutes at this time that Councilman Pauly As a
director of the Minnesota Victoria Cif Co. affiliated with the Chanhassen
D X Service Station and that ' Iayor Coulter and Councilman Holmberg have
stock in said. company.
The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the Village Council. ex-
cept the proposed Highway Entrance Lighting Plan dated December 3. 1965 to
light up intersections located on Hiway 4=101 and i'5 and intersection lo-
cated near ?.,azy C Drive In. On a motion made by Councilman Holmberg and
seconded by Councilman "oeser that the Village Council except this recom-
mendation from the Planning Commission. -lotion carried, no negative votes.
Iark Littfin reported to the Council some information regarding Fire Pro -
tection, and what the Village must do to obtain a class //8 Classification.
One of the main points is to organize a fire department.
The Clerk is instructed to call `lrs. ''Iorse at the Excelsior City Hall and
check about the Village Fire Contract which we havnit received as of yet.
At the January 27th, Council meeting the assessors salary will be set.
Mayor Coulter informed the Council. that on Wednesday January 19th their will
be an orientation meeting between the Council and the Planning Commission
to bring every one up to date on the proceeding thus far on the Chanhassen
Township incorporation proceedings.
POLICE REPORT Mr. Francis Klein appeared before the Council. 'Mayor Coulter
stated. that until we know where we stand with the Township incorporation
proceedings we the Village cannot hire another man. The two men we now
have hired must work together whenever it is necessary. The Council felt
that this was ironed out when 'ir. Klein changed his job in September, they
felt that whenever their would be a snow emergency that '_.. Klein would
help the maintenance man and then take off amount of hours on the policing,
but Mr. Klein di_d not understand it this way. He felt that he should do
sewer and police work only and that the Village would hire him for any
extra work. Mayor Coulter then again repeated than under no circumstances
could or would. the Village hire any extra help at this time. It "e the
Village are struggling now and until we know where the Village stands we
must remain status quo. Councilman Tessness then voiced his opinion that
if any one feels that they are unsatisfied with Council matters they should
report these things right away, instead of waiting until an emergency a-
rises before voicing their opinions. Francis Klein then stated that if
things don't change and the Council demands him to do :road work he is hand-
ing in his notice, as of February 1st he is all through. Councilman Tessness
stated that the Council and '-Ir. Klein should think things over and make a
decision in a week on this matter.
January 13th 'Teeting Continued
The Council moves that all bills due be paid except "uss L,arsons,
and that bill be tabled until a latter date.
On a motion made and seconded the meeting be adjourned.
Time 11:45 PIl
ICay/ Kling lhut
Village-. Clerk
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VT ?I_.ACE Cn a motion i:iade b '; ouncilman Tes sness and seconded
by Councilman ^oese. that - Jr. Tory- rlatebo be appointed Village ^.ngineer'
for the year 1966 lotion carried, no negative votes.
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