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STORM SEWER PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY'16. 1967
The Chanhassen Village Council held a public hearing on February 16, 1967
at 8:00 P.M. at the American Legion Club in Chanhassen Minnesota,
Mayor Coulter opened the meeting.
Two letters were read, one from Father Firmin - pastor of Saint Hubertts
Church, and one from Bob Mayer - owner of the Quick Clean Center.
Engineer Flatebo explained the proposed,storm sewer project.
Approximately 70 residents were present.' Most of them voic6ing objections.
A discussion was held for about three hours, The biggest objection was
the manner on how it is to be assessed and whether there is really a need
for a storm sewer at this time.
Mayor Coulter brought the meeting to a close saying that no decision will
be made tonight and the purpose for this meeting was to get the opinions
of the people. I
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SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 20th 1967
The Chanhassen Village Council met in special meeting on February 20 19679
at 8 :30 P.M at the Village Hall,
Mayor Coulter called the meeting to order, All members were present.
Councilman Tessness left the meeting at 8:45 P.M.
Mr'. Don Stolz and Mr. Herb Bloomberg were present. Mr. Bloomberg presented
the Council with a letter of intent as to his' project where the Liquor
License he has applied for will be used, The Clerk read the letter.
(Letter on file)
A discussion was then held. The Council asked Mr. Bloomberg to explain
item #4 in his letter.` Mr. Bloomberg stated that because of financing the
site that was originally planned for this project will be deferred for the
time being. He has located another site, east of the Frontier Furniture
Store. This site will be used for the Dining Theater project and at a
later date can be transferred to the original site.
Mr. Bloomberg also stated:
#1. Would be able to park 200 cars,
#2. The project would cost a quarter of a million dollars.
#3. The Bongard property would have to be purchased in order to
achieve this project.
#4. 600 to 700 seating capacity planned for..
#5. Hope to have matinees and noon luncheons.
Russ Larson Village Attorney asked if you could just dine there without
buying a ticket for the theater. Mr. Stolz stated no it would be,a com-
bined ticket, anyone eating there would also be there for the show.
Russ stated that he would have to get further information as to whether a
Municipality of the size of Chanhassen Village could issue a liquor license
to a restaurant. The paragraph on page 432 (Handbook for Minnesota Village:
was read.
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Special Meeting February 20th Continued
The Council suggested that an opinion from the Attorney General be a-
cquired.
The Council then asked Mr. Bloomberg in the event the Attorney Generals
opinion is yes how long will it take you to finish this project?
Bloomberg stated that it could be in operation late summer or early
fall. The Council then asked if it wouldn't be more feasible to build
on the original plat rather than the temporary site2 Mr. Bloomberg
stated that it would be impossible to be in operation as quickly on the
original plat as it would on the temporary one, and further stating
that this temporary building could have other uses when the dining theater
was moved. The Council asked if the financing was going to be a problem?
Bloomberg stated that his project would cost about $225 and that
the financing is no problem also stating that the basic drawings could
be available within a six weeks period. Mr. Stolz asked the Council if
they want a preformance contingency upon granting the license? This could
be done when the Attorney Generals opinion was received:`
Russ Larson stated two points:
A The question of the license must be answered.
B Plans and etc be formulated for this project and be given to this
Council. This was agreed upon by all.
1966-1 CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT On a motion made by Councilman Hehl and
seconded by Councilman Roser that the 1966 -1 Construction Bills to
Randall & Reed and Assoc,Contracting and Elk River Concrete Products Co.
for the amount of $3,221.21; and Randall and Reed and Assoc Contracting
and Iowa Clay Pipe Co. for the amount of $1,519.60 be approvedjretro-
active February 179 1967. Motion carried, no negative votes.,
SEWER EXTENSION KERBER DRIVE The Clerk related to the Council that
she had a call from Mr. Amundson Superintendent of School District #112
stating that a letter was put in the mail requesting Water and Sewer for
the proposed.Elementary School on Kerber Drive.' On a motion made by
Councilman Roeser and seconded by Councilman Erickson that necessary
steps will be taken to provide sewer dnd water for the school property
when they are ready for it therefore setting the.public hearing for
March 13th 1967 at 7:00 P.M, at the Village Hall, Motion Carried
no negative votes.
MACHANICAL BIDS The Council moves to defer action on the Machanical
bids.until next meeting.
On a motion made by Councilman Erickson and seconded.by Councilmen Roeser
that Doug Fritz be paid $12.50 for the last half of January 1967. Motion
carried 1 negative vote. (Note this is in addition to his reg. salary)
A discussion was held on moving the Flasher from the intersection by the
church and school to Hiway #5: A meeting was set up for March 27th 1967.
SEWER ORDINANCE: On a motion made by Councilman Hehl and seconded by
Councilman Roeser that Engineer Flatebo be` authorized to revise the present
sewer ordinance.` Motion carried no negative votes'., Flatebo stated he
could have the preliminary ready by the next meeting.
On a motion made by Councilman Hehl'and seconded by Councilman Erickson
the meeting be adjourned.
Time 10 :15 P.M.
Kay Klingelhut
Village Clerk