1968 05 06CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1968
The Chanhassen Village Council met in regular meeting on May 6, 1968,
at 8:00 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz. The meeting
was called to order. The pledge to the Flag was given.
MINUTES: The minutes of the April 15th and 29th meetings were discussed.
In the April 15 minutes, the paragraph entitled UTILITY MAN. The
minutes should be corrected to read - On a motion made by Councilman
Pearson and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff to hire Jerry Schlenk as
Utility Superintendent. Councilman Pearson moved that the minutes of
the April 15th Council meeting be approved with the correction. Motion
seconded by Councilman Hill. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
In the April 29th minutes, the paragraph entitled WESTERN HILLS the word
bond should be inserted, reading as follows: provided a performance
bond, etc. Councilman Pearson moves that the minutes of the April 29th
meeting be approved with the correction. Councilman Bennyhoff seconded
the motion. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Hill, Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION: The minutes of the April 9, 16, 25, and 30th
Planning Commission meetings were reviewed. On a motion made by
Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz the
Planning Commission minutes from the April 9, 1.6, 25, and 30th meetings
be approved. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Klingelhutz, Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Hill. No negative
votes. Motion carried_.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION: On a,motion made by Councilman Klingelhutz
and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff that the April 18th Park and
Recreation minutes be approved.. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
STREET LIGHTS: Councilman Hill moved that upon recommendation-of
Planning Commission that the request for one 250 watt Mercury Vapor
street light at the intersection of State.Highway #7 and Houton Avenue,
and one 175 watt Mercury Vapor - street light - -the intersection -of
Maple Avenue, Houton Avenue, and Railroad Tracks be approved. Councilman
Pearson'k seconded the motion. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson, Klingelhutz., Bennyhoff�,.and Hill.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
GRAVEL BIDS: A discussion was held on the gravel bids taken.on April 11,
1968. Councilman Bennyhoff moved that a decision on these bids be
tabled until the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Klingelhutz
seconded the motion. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. No
negative votes. Motion carried. -
May 6, 1968, minutes continued page 2
NON - INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE: The Qik &.Ezy Superette submitted an
application for a license for Off. Sale Non - Intoxicating Liquor.
Councilman Hill moved that the Qik & Ezy be granted an Off Sale Non
Intoxicating Liquor License. Councilman Bennyhoff seconded the motion.
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill,
Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
RILEY LAKE ROAD: A letter was read from the Police Chief recommending
that the speed limit on the Riley Lake Road be set at 40 miles per hour.
On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Hill
that the speed limit on the Riley Lake Road be set at 40 miles per hour.
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Klingelhutz
Bennyhoff, Hill, and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
DUMP REQUEST: The Planning Commission recommended that the Council
hold a public hearing on the request from Francis Klein for a dump
permit. A discussion followed regarding the dump site. On.a motion
made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman Pearson to table
the dump request until May 20th, the next regular Council meeting.
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson,
Klingelhutz, Hill, and Bennyhoff. No negative votes. Motion carried.
TREASURER: The Treasurer gave the financial report of the General
Fund for the first quarter.
SOUTHWEST_SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT: A letter was read from C. W. Britziu
Chairman of the Southwest Sanitary Sewer District. Engineer Flatebo
updated the Council on the current activities of the Southwest Sanitary
Sewer District. The Council instructed the Engineer to prepare a
tabulation for this Council of what is intended-, such as where the
plant is to be located, costs, and etc.
Councilman Hill moved that the Village Engineer be authorized to provide
whatever information asked for as needed by the Southwest Sanitary Sewer
District and he report back to this Council advising them of the information
that has been supplied. Councilman Pearson seconded the motion. The
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Pearson,
Klingelhutz, and Bennyhoff. No negative votes. Motion carried.
AIR CONDITIONING: Air Conditioning of the Village Offices and meeting
room was discussed. Two bids were obtained. Councilman Hill moved that
the bid from Fred Vogt for a five ton air conditioner for the amount
of $1,311.00 for the Village Offices and meeting room be approved.
Councilman Pearson seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken -
Councilman Pearson - aye, Councilman Klingelhutz - aye, Councilman Hill -
aye, Councilman Bennyhoff - aye, Mayor Coulter - aye. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
1968 -1A and-1968-1B WATERSHED.PROJECTS: Engineer Flatebo gave 4
preliminary report on the 1968 Watershed Projects.
ERICKSON AND SCOTT WATERSHED: Mr. Robert Scholer was present. He
requested that the minutes reflect that he will do whatever is necessary
with the Engineer's approval to remove the obstruction in the undergroun
tile and put in one or two manholes whichever is necessary to maintain
said underground tile.
May 6, 1968, minutes continued page 3
BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS: The following is an extract of the April 30,
1968, Planning Commission minutes. "After holding a public hearing,
Nick Warit2 moved to recommend the Council approve Bluff Creek Highlands
Plat, Lot 1, Block l; Lots 1 -6, Block 2; Lots 6, 7, 8, Block 3;
the remainder of Block 3 is an Outlot. Subject to written approval of
the Village Engineer to conform with road building standards, we
recommend Mr. Steiner be permitted to move the surface portion of road
in cul -de -sac five feet to the northwest within seven feet of right -of-
way of road to prevent erosion of road. John Neveaux seconded. Motion
carried. Councilman Pearson moved the recommendation of`the Planning
Commission approving Bluff Creek Highlands plat be approved. Councilman
Hill seconded the motion. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
SEALCOAT WORK 1968: Engineer Flatebo presented a list and cost of
various roads in the Village where sealcoating should be done. The
cost submitted does not include any gravel, preparatory work, engineering,
or picking up chips. This would fall under the 1 -J Sealcoating Ordinance.
FINANCES: The Treasurer was instructed to compile the following
information as soon as possible.
Income for the remainder of this year.
Estimated miscellaneous income.
Obligations for remainder of this year.
Estimated expense.
On a motion made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Hill meeting adjourned.
TIME: 12:30 A.M.
Adolph Tessness
Administrator
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