1968 03 04CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1968
The Chanhassen Village Council met in regular meeting on March 4,
1.968, at 8:00 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz.
None absent.
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the pledge to the flag
was given.
On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Klingelhutz the minutes from the Fenruary 26th meeting he apnrovpd
as submitterl. Tne following votea in favor thereof: Louncilmen
Hiil, Pearson, Benny,ioff, and \Iingelhu + a o negative votes.
Motion carried.
JUNK CARS: Attorney Larson updated the Council on the status of
the Kelm junk cars.
COMPLAINT: Mrs. Ida Johnson was present complaining that the
Maintenance Department had torn down her fence when snow plowing.
She wanted to know what the Council is going to do about it. Mayor
Coulter stated this should be referred to the Maintenance Committee
for study.
MAINTENANCE: The Council instructed the Maintenance people to put
"Dead End" signs up on Lake Street approximately on the end of the
Pearson property and one in Carver Beach near the east turn by
Al Barnacle.
Councilman Bennyhoff reported that he has had a complaint regarding
dumping by Halla.Nursery. The Clerk is instructed to send Halla
Nursery a copy of Ordinance #15, Section 2 and Ordinance #22,
Section 3, Subdivision 5, page 2.
The Maintenance men are also instructed to do no more dumping there.
On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Klingelhutz to purchase a Homelite Trash Pump with hose for $436.00
less 10% and $50.00 for hose. Roll call vote - Councilman Hill - no,
Councilman Bennyhoff - yes, Councilman Pearson - yes, Councilman
Klingelhutz - yes, Mayor Coulter - yes. One negative vote. Motion
carried.
BUILDING CODE: Attorney Larson read through the proposed Building
Code Ordinance. After much discussion Councilman Hill moved that
the Building Code Ordinance be put back to the Committee for correction
of Section 2 -H and Section 2 -F for revision in accordance with
discussion this evening. Motion died for lack of a second. Attorney
Larson and Adolph Tessness were instructed to retire to the office
and rewrite Section H -2507 and also include the fees for the Park
and Recreation.
On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Pearson to adopt Ordinance #23 Building Code as amended including
fee change. The following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Hill,
Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
March 4, 1968, minutes continued (page 2)
SEWER AND WATER RATES: Mr. Roger Pauly, owner of the Pauly Office
Building asked why his units for sewer were raised last year from
two to three. Mayor Coulter explained -to him how the unit service
charge system works. Each Councilman was presented with a list of
sewer and water users. After studying each one and making recommendations
the following motions were made. Councilman Pearson moves that the
water rates for 1968 be as follows:
$6.50 for the first 10,000 gallons minimum
.40 per 1,000 gallons thereafter
and that when figuring the water usage and amount that it be figured
to the nearest 1,000 gallons, if its over 500 gallons add 40� less
than 500 gallons drop 40�. Motion seconded by Councilman Hill. The
following voted in favor thereof: Councilman Hill, Pearson, Bennyhoff,
and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
On a motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman
Pearson adopting the $7.50 per unit charge for sewer as amended.
The following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Pearson, Klingelhutz,
Bennyhoff, and Hill. No negative votes. Motion carried.
ENGINEER FLATEBO: The storm sewer assessments were discussed.
Mr. Flatebd "explained the two drainage areas - Sunrise Hills watershed,
Western Hills watershed. These two projects were given the title
1968 -1. Mr. Flatebo suggested that the Village write an ordinance
covering Storm Sewers.
• well near the Gedney Pickle Company was discussed.
• well in the far eastern part of the Village was discussed. The
title assigned to this project was 1968 -2.
Mr. Flatebo gave a report on the Southwest Sanitary Sewer District.
Councilman Hill moved that the following letter be sent to Mayor
Osterholt and that the letter become part of the minutes.
"The Council of the Village of Chanhassen wishes to express a definite
interest in the possibilities of joining with other communities to
handle mutual sewage problems. Naturally no firm commitment can be
made at this time. After the Council has a chance to consider the
proposed costs of the above project and alternatives, a more positive
answer can be given. Please include our Village in future
correspondence." Motion seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff. The
following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Pearson, Bennyhoff, Hill,
and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Bennyhoff moves that the Sewer Committee with the Engineer
negotiate for operating of the Private Sewer System at Lake View
Hills. Councilman Pearson seconded the motion. The following voted
in favor thereof: Councilman Hill, Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
A discussion was held on bringing sewer and water to the Bloomberg
property between the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
and Highway #5. This project will be given the title 1968 -3.
Project 1968 -4 was given to water extension to Bloomberg's property
across from McAllister's.
Mr. Flatebo was directed to prepare a plan for grading, blacktopping,
and landscaping around the Municipal Building, Project 1967 -5.
March 4, 1968, minutes continued (page 3)
HIGHWAY.169 AND 212: On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and
seconded by Councilman Hill that the following letter be sent to
Marvin Borgelt: "The Council of the Village of Chanhassen prefers
the northerly routing of Highway 212. It should be in the general
area of County Road 14. It is felt that suitable overpasses should
be provided and at least two access roads. A by -pass around Shakopee
should be planned. Whether this by -pass becomes part of Highway 169
or is supplemental to it does not appreciably affect the Village of
Chanhassen. Either routing of Highway 169 is acceptable." The
following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Hill, Pearson, Klingelhutz,
and Bennyhoff. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PROTEST AGAINST VILLAGE PARK FUND: A letter was read from Robert
Mason protesting the fee taken for the Village Park Fund at the time
a building permit is taken out. The letter was referred to our
Attorney for his opinion.
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ORDINANCE #24 - DOG: On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and
seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that the Village adopt Ordinance
#24 entitled Dog Ordinance. The following voted in favor thereof:
Councilmen Klingelhutz, Bennyhoff, Hill, and Pearson. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
The Council instructed the Clerk to order two copies of Uniform
Building Code, Volume 1 at $8.65 each. The volumes should be sold
for $10.00 each.
On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Pearson to adjourn.
TIME: 12:15 A.M.
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Village Clerk
Mayor Coulter called a special meeting for Monday, March 11, 1968,
at 8:00 P.M.
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