1967 09 25CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1967
The Chanhassen Village Council met in regular meeting on September 25, 1967, at
8:00 P.M. at the Village Hall. The following members were present: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, and Pearson. Councilman Klingelhutz came at 8:15 P.M.
Mayor Coulter called the meeting to order,- On a motion made by Councilman Pearson
and seconded by Councilman Hill that the minutes be approved as submitted. Motion
unanimously approved.
SECRETARY: The Council instructed the Clerk to advise the Planning Commission
and the Park and Recreation Committee that as of October 1, 1967, Jean Meuwissen
will be their Secretary.
BIJNGER ADDITION: Doug Johnson, Engineer, advised the Council that the upgrading
of the road in the Bunger Addition is at a standstill at the present time because
it does not meet the Village standards.
DUMP 'SITE: The Attorney advised the Council that he has not received anything
from Roy Kelm's Attorney regarding the dump site.
VILLAGE DESK: Mr. John Klingelhutz was present. A discussion was held regarding
a desk and two tables for the Mayor and Councilmen; Clerk; Engineer and Attorney
to be used at Council meetings. It was decided that the Attorney and Engineerts
table be 61 x 3 the Clerk's table 30 x 4811 and that the Councilmen and Mayor
should have at least 36 each at the big table. John told the Council he would
make up a model to scale and have a cost figure by next Monday, October 2, 1967.
SUNSET VIEW: A petition was presented from several residents from Sunset View
Addition. The petition reads as follows:
For-the present time, the undersigned residents - of Sunset View
Addition, Lots 2, 12 13, and 14 on the road formerly known as
Hill Street, hereby agree that this road, now serving these four
owner- occupied dwellings, continue to be maintained in the same
way as it has been.
Signed: John and Jane Carlson - Lot 12
John and Donnella Segner - Lot 13
Morison and Muriel Buell - Lot 14
Note - Owners of Lot 2 did not sign the petition.
A discussion followed as to what can be done in the future to upgrade this road.
On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Hill that the
road known as Hill Street be left as is. Motion unanimously approved. The
Council suggested that the property owners abutting said road get together and
see what kind of an agreement can be worked out to upgrade this road.
BLUFF VIEW: Mr. Hoppie appeared before the Council asking for approval of -a short
piece of road in the Bluff View Addition. The Council advised Mr. Hoppie to have
a survey made and then make his request in writing. Mr. Hoppie agreed to do this.
It was also noted at this time that the road in concern is only 33 feet wide.
The Council wishes to go on record saying that when the land is platted out and
developed on the north side of said road, no building permits will be issued
until enough property is deeded to the Public for a road to meet Village standards.
DELANCEY - SEWER EXTENSION: Mr, Ted Delancey appeared before the Council
questioning the necessity for granting an easement for the sewer line to be
extended through his property. He also asked if this line could be run through
at another location other than the one called for in the present plans. On a
motion made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff that the
Engineer make a study of these questions and report back to the Council at the.
October 2nd meeting his findings, namely an alternative of the present plan and
cost and the reasons for running this line through as presently planned. Motion
September 25, 1967 - minutes continued (page 2)
3/4 TON PICK UP TRUCK: On a motion made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff approving the specifications for a 3/4 ton pick up truck; body and snow
plow. Motion unanimously approved. On a motion made by Councilman Hill and seconded
by Councilman Klingelhutz setting the bid date for the pick up truck, body and snow
plow for October 23, 1967, at 7:00 P.M. at the Village Hall and specifying that
bids may be taken on a unit basis or by lot._ Motion unanimously approved.
TAX RELIEF: Attorney Larson reported that he is making a study at the present time
regarding the amount to be refunded to the Village under the Tax Relief Bill.
GREENWOOD SHORES: The Attorney advised the Council that he has obtained a Continuance
on the Greenwood Shores Hearing until November 6, 1967. The Attorney advised the
Council to make an early decision as to whether this petition is to be opposed by
the Village. If the petition is to be opposed specific plans must be submitted
of the area in question and the adjacent area, as soon as possible. On a motion
made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff instructing the Park,
and Recreation Committee to present to the Council at the October 9, 1967, Council
meeting their plans for development of the area in question and the adjacent area.
Motion unanimously approved.
PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE: On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and
seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff instructing the Attorney to prepare a draft Ordinance
on Planning and Zoning. Motion unanimously approved.
It was suggested that the Attorney meet with the Planning Commission regarding this
Ordinance and in the meantime the Planning Commission should be considering lot
sizes and any other pertinent items pertaining to this Ordinance.
VILLAGE HALL - FLOOR TILE: Leo Bovy submitted to the Council a bid for tileing
the Village Offices, meeting room, and two restrooms. For 1/16" thick tile -270
a foot installed or $325.00 total. 1/8" thick - 32¢ a foot installed or $385.00
total. On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Pearson
that 1/8 thick tile for $385.00 installed be approved for installation. Motion
unanimously approved.
The Council also wishes mouldings in restrooms only. The Clerk is to pick out color.
Mr. Bovy was asked if he could have said tile laid by the second of October. He
said he could.
14M CONTROL: Councilman Klingelhutz moved the adoption of a resolution that a
T.5 minimum fee be charged in addition to the cost of weed control if said bill
has to be placed on taxes. Seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff. Motion unanimously
approved.
SEWER AND ?STATER EXTENSION, SUNRISE HILLS AND ETC: A discussion was held on the
Bond Sale Assessment Hearings, publications, and etc. Mr. Don Nolty, Fiscal Agent,
was present. The Attorney advised the Council that any publications regarding the
Assessment Hearing must be made in the Minnetonka Herald and the Weekly Valley Herald.
CONTRACT AWARD: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Hill that the award of the contract for Sunrise Hills , #1 and #2, Western Hills,
Auditor's Sub. #2 and adjacent areas upon recommendation by the Attorney be awarded
to Northern Contracting for the amount of $162,482.75 and authorizing the Mayor
and Clerk to sign said contract. Motion unanimously approved.
ASSESSMENT HEARING: Councilman Klingelhutz moved that the Assessment Hearing for
Sewer and Water extension to Sunrise Hills #1 and #2, Western Hills, Auditorts
Sub. #2 and adjoining area be set for October 27, 1967, at 8:30 P.M. at the Village
Hall and that the Assessment Hearing for Curb and Gutter on main street be set at
7:30 P.M. on October 27 at the Village Hall, and that said notices, including the
cost of the improvements, be published in the Minnetonka Herald and Weekly Valley
Herald on October 12, 1967, and notices be mailed to all individual property owners
Meeting September 25, 1967
benefited by the improvement on or before October 12, 1967. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. Motion unanimously approved.
KERBER DRIVE - SEWER IMPROVEMENT: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and
seconded by Councilman Hill that the assessments for Sewer Improvement on Kerber
Drive be placed on the tax rolls for over a period of 15 years at a rate of 6%
interest on the unpaid balance. Motion unanimously approved.
1967 - SEALCOATING: The Clerk submitted the Assessment Roll for the 1967 Sealcoating.
On a motion made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that
the assessment roll be approved and that it be certified to the County Auditor for
placement on the Tax Rolls in 1968. Motion unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE #5A - SEWER: On a motion made by Councilman Hill and seconded by
Councilman Klingelhutz that Ordinance #5A, entitled "An Ordinance Regulating
Connection to the Sanitary Sewer System of the Village and Establishing Rates
and Charges Thereof" be adopted. Motion unanimously approved.
WARRANTS: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Hif t�.7at the following be paid by warrants and charged against the 1966 -2 fund:
Fred Vogt - Check #92 for the amount of $3,562.20; and Snyder Electric - Check #91
for the amount of $1,145.62. Motion unanimously approved.
TAX FORFEITED LANDS: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff that the Mayor and Clerk sign the Classification of Forfeited
Lands in Carver Beach and approving the sale. Motion unanimously approved.
On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman Pearson
the meeting adjourned.
Time: 11:15 P.M.
K K15Qe utz
Village Clerk
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