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1967 12 11CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1967 The Chanhassen Village Council met in regular meeting on December 11, 1967, at 8:00 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. Councilman Hill was absent. The Mayor opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag. Councilman Pearson moved that the minutes of the December 4 meeting be approved as submitted. Motion seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz and unanimously approved. It is noted that because of the absence of a Council member Mayor Coulter will vote on all issues. 1967 -4 PROJECT: The Clerk reported that she had received a Ball from Mr. Allan Davis, who owns property in Auditor's Sub. #2 and he requested that his water and sewer assessment for this year be removed from the tax rolls because the sewer and water have not been made available to his property. The Clerk reported that she referred him to the Attorney. The Attorney and Engineer are aware of the existing problem and are working on it. PLANNING COMMISSION: Councilman Bennyhoff read the minutes of the December 5, 1967, Planning Commission meeting. GASOLINE BIDS: Councilman Pearson moved that the Village Council advertise for bids for 12,000 gallons regular gasoline and 5,000 gallons diesel fuel #2 to be used in the year 1968 which will be publicly opened on December 26, 1967, at 2:30 P.M. at the Village Hall on Kerber Drive. Motion seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz and unanimously approved. INSURANCE BIDS: Councilman Pearson moved that the Village advertise Tor bid for purchase of insurance coverage for the year 1968 to be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. at the Village Hall on Kerber Drive on December 26, 1967. Motion seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz and unanimously approved. SKATING RINK REQUEST: Mr. Ralph Kant was present requesting permission to use Village water to provide a skating rink on the Zetah property in Scholer's Second Addition, to be maintained by the residents of Scholer's Second Addition at no responsibility to the Village. Mr. Kant had a petition signed by several residents in the area. The Council told Mr. Kant that there is no need for a petition to be presented because the Village is in the business to sell water, therefore, giving permission to use the water provided it is metered. The Council also stated that they cannot direct either the maintenance people or the Fire Department to flood these rinks. BUILDING PERMIT: Mr. Lewis Woitalla appeared before the Council requesting permission to remodel a home in Carver Beach. Building Inspector, Adolph Tessness, presented specifications for the remodeling. On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Pearson that the Building Permit be granted to remodel home in Carver Beach to Lewis Woitalla as per specifications submitted, with a completion date of June 1, 1968. Motion unanimously approved. December 11, 1967 - minutes continuqd (page 2) BUILDING INSPECTOR: The Building Inspector requested that the Village purchase a polaroid camera which he feels will be a great asset especially when issuing remodeling permits. On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Pearson that the Building Inspector be authorized to purchase a suitable polaroid camera provided he can find one between $15.00 and $30.00. Motion unanimously approved. PARK AND RECREATION: Mayor Coulter read the December 7, 1967, Park and Recreation minutes. Each Councilman was given a proposed ordinance approved by the Park and Recreation Committee to be studied and discussed at the December 26th Council meeting. BUILDING INSPECTION: The Building Inspector reported that he is checking with the League on a sample ordinance re: Condemnation of Homes. ASSESSOR'S REPORT: A discussion was held on urban and rural taxation. Councilman Klingelhutz and the Assessor to check this out further. Adolph Tessness, Assessor, explained to the Council how the mill rate and sales tax is applied to the assessed valuation of a home to arrive at the amount of tax due. MUNICIPAL BUILDING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS: A discussion was held on the Bonded Indebtedness on the Municipal Building. It was agreed by all that it would be completely unfair for the taxpayers of the old Village to assume the responsibility of paying off the bonds on the Municipal Building alone when the entire new Village are deriving the same amount of benefits. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Chanhassen was held at the Village Hall, on Kerber Drive, the 11th day of December, 1967 at 8:00 P.M., with the following members present: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Klingelhutz, Pearson, and Bennyhoff, and the following members absent: Councilman Hill. Member Bennyhoff introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED By the Council of the Village of Chanhassen, Minnesota, as follows: (1) That there is now on hand in and is hereby irrevocably appropriated to the sinking fund for the retirement of principal and interest on 105,000.00 Sanitary Sewer Bonds - 1958 dated May 1, 1958, the sum of $3,400.00. (2) That the County Auditor of Carver County is hereby requested and directed to reduce by $3,400.00 the taxes levied for collection in the next ensuing year for payment of the said principal and interest. The motion for the adoption of the above resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Pearson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz, and the following voted against the same: none. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Chanhassen, was held at the Village Hall, on Kerber Drive, the 11th day of December, 1967, at 8:00 P.M., with the following members present: Mayor Coulter, Councilman Klingelhutz, Pearson, and Bennyhoff, and the following members absent: Councilman Hill. Councilmen Bennyhoff introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED By the Council of the Village 1 r-j December 11, 1967 minutes (Cont'd) page 3 of Chanhassen, Minnesota, as follows: (1) That there is now on hand in and is hereby irrevocably appropriated to the sinking fund for the retirement of principal and interest on 115,000.00 Waterworks Improvement Bonds dated August 1, 1965, the sum of $2,600.00. (2) That the County Auditor of Carver County is hereby requested and directed to reduce by $2,600.00 the taxes levied for collection in the next ensuing year for payment of the said principal and interest. The motion for the adoption of the above resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Pearson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilman Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz, and the following voted against the same: none. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Chanhassen, was held at the Village Hall, on Kerber Drive, the 11th day of December, 1967, at 8 :00 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Klingelhutz, Pearson, and Bennyhoff, and the following members absent: Councilman Hill. Member Bennyhoff introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED By the Council of the Village of Chanhassen, Minnesota, as follows: (1) That there is now on hand in and is hereby irrevocably appropriated to the sinking fund for the retirement of principal and interest on Municipal Building Bonds, dated October 1, 1966, the sum of $4,652.00. (2) That the County Auditor of Carver County is hereby requested and directed to reduce by $4,652.00 the taxes levied for collection in the next ensuing year for payment of the said principal and interest. The motion for the adoption of the above resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Pearson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Pearson that $4,652.00 be taken from the Sewer and Water Operating Fund to pay the 1966 -2 project payment payable in the year 1968. Motion unanimously approved. Mayor Coulter was given permission by the Council to check with the Bonding Attorneys to see if there is a method of consolidating the two bonds on the Municipal Building and what the cost would be and report back to the Council. AUDIT:" On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman Pearson that the firm of Hoffman and Hoffman Accountants be hired to audit this years books. Motion unanimously approved. TYPEWRITER: Councilman Pearson is to check out the details on the IBM Typewriter and report back at next regular council meeting. APECO COPY MACHINE: Councilman Pearson moved that the Apeco duplicator which has been used on a trial basis for the past two weeks be purchased. A contract written up to be paid over a 60 month period but to be negotiated at the end of a one year period and that the Village trade in the Kodak Copier and supplies for credit to be applied against the Apeco. Motion seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff. Motion unanimously approved. December 11, 1967 - minutes continued (page 4) On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman Pearson that anyone requesting copies pay a fee as follows: 25G for the first copy and 10� per copy thereafter. Motion unanimously approved. PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: It was called to the Councils attention that Town and Country Plumbing and Westonka Plumbing firms are in violation of the Code. The Clerk is instructed to check into this matter. JUNK CARS: Many complaints have been received on the junk cars on the Roy Kelm property. The Council instructed the Attorney to take immediate action on the removal of said cars. SKATING RINKS: A letter was read from the Fire Chief. "As of December 1, 1967, the Chanhassen Fire Department equipment will no longer be available for flooding skating rinks. If we do it or let our equipment out for one party in the area we will have to accommodate the entire Village and this we cannot do, especially with the Village as large as it is. As I understand, it is also necessary to have Village permission for private use of a hydrant." The Clerk was instructed to answer his letter as follows: "We acknowledge receipt of your letter stating that the Fire Department equipment will not be available for flooding skating rinks. The Village Council feels it will be necessary to use the fire hose to flood the Village Skating Rink periodically." After much discussion on private skating rinks the Village Council decided that all private skating rinks will have to be flooded from private homes by a private hose hook up due to the danger of freezing of hydrant and meter. The public rinks will be flooded by Village Maintenance men. ANNEXATION: A letter was read from Attorney Larson stating that the petition has been granted by the Minnesota Municipal Commission to the Village of Chanhassen to annex those lands lying south of the existing Village boundary and extending to the main channel of the Minnesota River. On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz authorizing the Village Attorney to proceed with the ancillary part of this proceeding. Motion unanimously approved. MAINTENANCE: Henry Wrase, Maintenance Superintendent, informed the Council he has ordered 12 more signs; Village of Chanhassen, Building Permits Required. The Village Council authorizes the Maintenance Superintendent to plow out his driveway with Village equipment because he is responsible for plowing the Village streets and has to be able to get out of his driveway. The Council advised the Maintenance Department that the roads in Chanhassen Estates and Western Hills will have to be plowed. A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz authorizing the Maintenance Department to purchase an acetylene torch for $65.00 and tank lease contract. Motion unanimously approved. Mr. Wrase informed the Council that the Sewer King needs a cable. The cost now would be $473.00. The Council decided to table this until Spring. December 11, 1967 minutes (Cont'd) page 5 FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Clerk is instructed to send a letter to the Fire Department requesting the presence of the officers only at the next Council meeting, December 26, 1967. The Council instructed the Clerk that before the radios can be paid for a letter must be obtained from the Fire Department stating that all radios have been received and are in good working order. The Council desires to have the radios paid on a contract for deed with the State Bank of Chanhassen, payable in three equal payments, 25% down, balance in July and December. BILLS: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that the bills be paid as adjusted. Motion unanimously approved. COUNCIL MEETINGS: The regular Council meetings for January will be _ held January 2 and January 15, 1968. 1967 -2 & 3: The Clerk is instructed to check with the Engineer to see why payment has not been made from Gleason to the Church and Fire Department for damages when the basement of the Sisters House was flooded. On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Pearson the meeting adjourned. 1 0 TIME: 12:50 A.M. a K nge utz Vi lage Clerk 1