1968 01 02CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1968
The Chanhassen Village Council met'in regular meeting on January 2,
1968, at 8:00 P.M. The following members were present:. Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Klingelhutz, Pearson and Bennyhoff. Councilman Hill was
.absent. It is noted that because of the absence of a Councilman,
...Mayor-Coulter will be voting on all motions.
The following newly elected officials took the oath of office and
were sworn in by the Clerk: Mayor Coulter, Councilman Pearson,
Daniel Ross - Constable, and Maurice Bleed - Justice of the Peace.
On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Klingelhutz that the minutes of the December 26th Council meeting
be approved as submitted. The following voted in favor thereof,
Councilmen Pearson, Klingelhutz, Bennyhoff and Mayor Coulter. No
negative votes.
INSURANCE: The letter from Magnuson Agency, Inc. regarding the insurance
bids was read and all action was tabled.
BONDS: Councilman Pearson moves that the Clerk- Treasurer and Mayor
be bonded for $50,000.00 and that the other statutory requirements be
bonded for $1,000.00. Motion seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz.
The following voted in favor thereof, Councilmen Pearson, Klingelhutz,
Bennyhoff, and Mayor Coulter. No negative votes.
CLERK - TREASURER: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Pearson that Kay Klingelhutz be hired as Clerk - Treasurer
for a. period of one year, salary to be $100.00 for a 40 hour work week.
The following voted in favor thereof, Councilmen Pearson, Bennyhoff,
and Mayor Coulter. Councilman Klingelhutz abstains. No negative votes.
DEPUTY CLERK: On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded
by Councilman Pearson that Jean Meuwissen be hired as Deputy Clerk for
a period of one year, salary to be $2.10 per hour. The following voted
in favor thereof, Councilmen Pearson,.Klingelhutz, Bennyhoff, and Mayor
Coulter. No negative votes.
BLANKET BOND: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by
Councilman Pearson that the Village continue with the blanket bond until
the Insurance Bids are taken. The follo�iing voted in favor thereof,
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Klingelhutz, Pearson, and Bennyhoff. No
negative votes.
ACTING MAYOR: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff that Councilman Al Klingelhutz be appointed acting
Mayor. The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen
Pearson, and Bennyhoff. Councilman Klingelhutz abstains. No negative
votes.
RULES OF ORDER: Councilman Bennyhoff moves that the Village adopt the
procedures set forth in the Handbook for Minnesota Villages and °',using
Roberts Rules of Order to supplement. Motion seconded by Councilman
Klingelhutz. The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Pearson, Klingelhutz, and Bennyhoff. No negative votes.
January 2, 1968 - minutes continued (page 2)
SALARIES: On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff that the Village Council abide by the Attorney',s
recommendation citeing the Village Handbook setting the Mayor and
Councilman's salaries: Mayor - $50.00 per month; Trustees (Councilmen). -
$35.00 per month; with salaries to be paid quarterly. The following
voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Pearson,
and Klingelhutz. No negative votes.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Pearson that the Minnetonka Herald, South Shore Edition
be the Village of Chanhassen's Official Newspaper. Note: Attorney
cites on certain instances certain isolated items will have to be published
in the Weekly Valley Herald. (County Seat) The following voted in favor
thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz.
No negative votes.
OFFICIAL BANK: On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded
by Councilman Pearson that the State Bank of Chanhassen be designated as
the official depository for all Village monies. Note: At this time
Mayor Coulter has stock and is also a Director of State Bank of Chanhassen.
The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson,
Klingelhutz, and Bennyhoff. No negative votes.
INSURANCE: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff that the Clerk keep the existing insurance in
effect until March 1, 1968. The following voted in favor thereof,
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No
negative votes.
MEETING NIGHTS AND AGENDA SYSTEM: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson
and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that the regular Village meeting
nights be the first and third Monday nights of every month at 8:00" P.M.
The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff,
Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes.
On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Klingelhutz that all meetings be conducted on the Agenda System and said
agenda to be closed on Thursday at 4:00 P.M. prior to the next regular
meeting. The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen
Pearson, Klingelhutz, and Bennyhoff. No negative votes.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff
and seconded by Councilman Pearson that Russell Larson be appointed
Village Attorney for a period of one year with salary open. The following
voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Pearson, and
Klingelhutz. No negative votes.
On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Pearson that Tory Flatebo be appointed Village Engineer for a period of
one year with salary open. The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. No negative
votes.
January 2, 1968 minutes continued (page 3)
BUILDING AND PLUMBING INSPECTOR: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff
and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that Adolph Tessness be appointed
Building Inspector on a fee basis of 70% of Building Permit fee for
residential, 50% of the re- inspection fee on residential re- inspections.
On commercial and industrial, fee to be negotiated. The following voted
in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson, Klingelhutz, and
Bennyhoff. No negative votes.
On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Klingelhutz that Hubert Forcier be appointed Plumbing and Private Septic
System Inspector on a fee basis of $5.00 per inspection. The following
voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz,
and Pearson. No negative votes.
ASSESSOR: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff that Adolph Tessness be appointed Assessor, salary to
be $300.00 per month. The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Pearson, Klingelhutz, and Bennyhoff. No negative votes.
FIRE MARSHAL AND CIVIL DEFENSE CHIEF: On a motion made by Councilman
Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman Pearson that Earl McAllister be
appointed Fire Marshal and Civil Defense Chief. The following voted in
favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and
Pearson. No negative votes.
HEALTH INSPECTOR: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Klingelhutz that Dr. Heinzerling be appointed Health
Inspector. The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Klingelhutz, Bennyhoff, and Pearson. No negative votes.
MAINTENANCE MEN: On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded
by Councilman Pearson that the Village hire three Maintenance Men:
Henry Wrase, Vic Kohman, Doug Fritz. Salaries to be - Henry Wrase $550.00,
Vic Kohman $525.00, Doug Fritt $500.00. The following voted in favor
thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz.
On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman
Pearson that Henry Wrase be appointed Foreman. The following voted in
favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Klingelhutz, Bennyhoff and
Pearson. No negative votes.
PURCHASE ORDER SIGNATURES: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and
seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that the Foreman, Clerk and Deputy
Clerk be authorized to sign purchase orders. The following voted in
favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Klingelhutz, Bennyhoff, and
Pearson. No negative votes.
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WEED INSPECTOR: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by
Councilman Klingelhutz to appoint Henry Wrase as the Weed Inspector for
the Village at a salary of $25.00 per month. The following voted in
favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Klingelhutz, Bennyhoff, and
Pearson. No negative votes.
USE OF VILLAGE EQUIPMENT: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and
seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that no Village Equipment be used on
private property except in case of weed control, emergency - such as fire,
utility problems, etc.
January 2, 1968 - minutes continued (page 4)
PLANNING COMMISSION: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and
seconded by Councilman Pearson the following were appointed to the
Planning Commission for one year: Robert Reichert, Albert Barnacle,
Mrs. Anne Neils, Dean Scheff, John Neveaux, Edward Hjermstad, and
Nicholas Waritz. The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION: On a motion made by Councilman
Pearson and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff the following were appointed
to the Park and Recreation Commission: Rev. Paul Flucke, Chairman,
three years; Richard Lyman, three years; Sally deLancey, two years;
Berk Rodgers, two years; Ronald Roeser, one year; Edwin Seim, one year;
one member to be appointed. The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No negative
votes.
CHECK SIGNATURES: On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded
by Councilman Bennyhoff that the authorized signatures on all Village
checks shall be the Treasurer and Mayor. The following voted in favor
thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz.
No negative votes.
AUTOMATIC BILLS: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Klingelhutz that all bills such as electric bills, salaried
employees, typewriter, Apeco copier, telephone, and fuel be paid
automatically. Labor payable on the 16th and 1st of,every month. The
following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff,
Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes.
DOG CATCHER: The Village Council authorizes the Police Department to
act as Dog Catcher until the Dog Ordinance becomes effective.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Pearson that the following Council Committees be appointed:
Highways #5, 169 & 212
Al Klingelhutz
Richard Pearson
Maintenance
Dr. Bennyhoff
Al Klingelhutz
Fire Department
Dr. Bennyhoff
Richard Pearson
Police Dept. and Civil Defense
Mayor Coulter
Al Klingelhutz
Dogs
Mayor Coulter
Hibbert Hill
Health
Dr. Bennyhoff
Hibbert Hill
Park and Recreation
Hibbert Hill
Mayor Coulter
Planning
Dr. Bennyhoff
Hibbert Hill
Carver County
Al Klingelhutz
Richard Pearson
Metropolitan League
Mayor Coulter
Hibbert Hill
Utilities
Mayor Coulter
Richard Pearson
Liquor
Al Klingelhutz
Richard Pearson
Inspection
Mayor Coulter
Al Klingelhutz
Conservation
Hibbert Hill
Dr. Bennyhoff
Administration
Entire Council
January 2, 1968 minutes continued (page 5)
COUNCIL COMMITTEES: (Cont'd) The following voted in favor thereof, Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and Pearson. No negative
votes.
SEWER SCHOOL: The Council directs someone from the Maintenance Department
to attend the sewage operations course which is coming up shortly.
DOG COMPLAINT: Councilman Bennyhoff moves that the verbal complaint
about dogs form be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson and
the following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson,
Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes.
PREMISES MIS -USE: Councilman Bennyhoff moves that the form regarding
mis -use of premises be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz
and the following voted in favor thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen
Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes.
ORDINANCES: The following ordinances were read and discussed: Dog,
Dumping, Civil Defense, and Voters Registration. The Clerk was instructed
to send these ordinances to the Attorney for his approval.
SEWER AND WATER RATES: The Clerk is instructed to contact Excelsior,
Chaska, and Shakopee to see what their sewer and water rates are.
OFFICE FURNITURE: Office furniture was discussed. The Police Chief
and Assessor both need a desk. The Clerk is instructed to order four -
two drawer files and two tops.
OVERTIME MAINTENANCE MEN: Councilman Klingelhutz moves that the overtime
due to the maintenance people be paid up in full to the present time
at $3.00 per hour, but no more overtime will be paid until the
Maintenance Committee from the Council talks to the maintenance people.
Motion seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff and the following voted in favor
thereof, Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Klingelhutz, Pearson and Bennyhoff.
No negative votes.
On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff
the meeting adjourned.
TIME: 12:10 A.M.
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Vi lage Clerk
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