1968 06 03CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1968
The Chanhassen Village Council met in regular session on June 3, 1968.
The following members were present: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill,
Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and Pearson. The meeting was opened with the
pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES OF MAY 20th COUNCIL MEETING: A motion was made by Councilman
Hill and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff to amend FORCIER "WATERSHED
section as submitted by Attorney Harroun, to read "A report from
Hansen & Klingelhutz Const. Corp. by Attorney Harroun was given. No
final plans can be submitted but a preliminary proposal that Hansen
& Klingelhutz feel would solve some of the problems concerning the
storm sewer watershed area was presented. They would excavate a pond
area approximately six feet deep north of the Village water tower site
for a ponding area also an area surrounding this pond and adjoining
Village water tower site would be donated to the Park and Recreation
Commission. There would be approximately three acres donated and
would be accessible by road. This would be in the Park and Recreation
overall design. A check dam would be put in at the east property
line and a rip rap would be installed about 250 to 300 feet west of
the first sharp bend in the creek bed on the Forcier property. The
bank of the creek at the point of this sharp bend and at the second
sharp bend further down stream would be reinforced and stabilized
with concrete. The stream bed between these two sharp bends would be
straightened out where possible and any areas where the cover had
been disturbed by these operations would be reseeded to rye grass in
an effort tore-establish the ground cover.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Klingelhutz that no decision will be made until Village Engineer,
Park and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission have evaluated
this proposal and /or other proposals to be presented on July 22, 1968.
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen
Bennyhoff and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried."
The - following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff;
Pearson, and Klingelhutz. Mayor Coulter - negative. - Ohte negative
vote. Motion carried.
MINUTES OF MAY 20th PUBLIC HEARING: On a motion by Councilman Hill
and seconded by Councilman Pearson.the minutes of May 20th Public
Hearing be approved as submitted. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
MINUTES OF MAY 27th PUBLIC HEARING ON RURAL TAXING DISTRICT AND SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING: On a motion by Councilman Hill and seconded by
Councilman Klingelhutz the minutes of May 27th Public Hearing and
special Council Meeting by approved as submitted. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Pearson;
Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PARK AND
Hill and
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES:
On a motion made by Councilman
that the May 2nd and 16th
seconded by L;ounvilmdn Bennyhoff
Park and
Recreation minutes be approved.
The following voted in favor
thereof:
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill,
Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and
Pearson.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: On a motion by Councilman Klingelhutz
and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff that the May 7th, 14th, 21st,
and 28th minutes of the Planning Commission be approved. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff,
Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
ROSE LANE: A letter was read from Shorewood Village asking that a
key be given to them for Shorewood residents that live on Christmas
Lake but use Rose Lane to put their boats in the water. Councilman
Hill moved that .a key be sent to Shorewood Village Clerk with
instructions that a record by set up on the key use - when taken,
when returned, by. whom, _also if key was given to individual or
Village employee was in charge of key. If key use is abused this
service will be discontinued. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson.
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen
Hill, Pearson, Klingelhutz, and Bennyhoff. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
MINUTES OF MEETINGS On a motion by Councilman Hill and seconded by
Councilman Klingelhutz that prior minutes by approved first on agenda
at each meeting. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and Pearson. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
MINNEWASHTA MANOR: Robert Bauer, R. B. Remund, and Milo Hennemann
were present concerning streets in this subdivision. The committee
was instructed to contact Administrator with problem.
KELM PROPERTY: A hearing date is set for June 28, 1968, at Glencoe.
ALLAN DAVIS - APPLICATION FOR TAX RELIEF: The Village Attorney
recommended that.the application of Allan Davis for deferment of
the sanitary sewer and municipal water assessmend be,denied.
A motion was made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff to deny the petition. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and Pearson.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
SANITARY LANDFILL: A motion was made by Councilman Hill and seconded
by Councilman Pearson to have the Planning Commission mane an
unequivocal decision on the Sanitary Landfill Site also as to a time
schedule as to when the Village could inform residents that a site
will be available. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Hill, and Pearson. No
negative votes. Motion carried..
PURGATORY CREEK WATERSHED: Councilman Hill reported that work has
been initiated. The committee has been sent letters and some data.
UTILITY VAN: Bids were opened on June 3, 1968, at 2:00 P.M.
The following bids were received:
Town's Edge Dodge $2,279.00
Southview Chevrolet 2,294.00
Both could have van available in ten days on colors in stock. A motion
was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Hill to
purchase Utility Van from Town's Edge Dodge. The following voted
in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Pearson,
and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
June 3, 1968, minutes continued Page 3
ROAD SYSTEM: (SEALCOATING) A schedule on the streets for sealcoating
and/or grading and graveling should be set up. A report will be
submitted at the next meeting, if ready.
POLICE AND SCHOOL LIAISON: A letter and resolution from Excelsior
Has been received. No action will be taken for a week to give
time for more research.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: Mayor Coulter was instructed to submit
three names to the Council for appointments to study the setting up
of a Human Rights Commission. The names would be submitted when
interested persons could be contacted.
GRAVEL PITS AND EARTH REMOVAL: It was the feeling of the Council
that we should have more control over this problem. A motion was
made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman Pearson to have
the Administrator submit a proposed ordinance. The following voted
in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff,
Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
MAINTENANCE: The Maintenance Superintendent gave a report on two
bridges on Lyman Road - County Engineer reported in poor condition
and something should be done. On a motion by Councilman Hill and
seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz to have the Village Engineer submit
a report of condition and cost of repair for the two bridges. The
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill,
Pearson, Bennyhoff, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
Councilman Klingelhutz reported on a packer we could lease. A motion
was made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff to have the Maintenance Committee look into and secure
lease, then present to Council for approval. The following voted
in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Pearson, Bennyhoff,
and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce concerning
the sweeping of main street and parking lot. A schedule for this
work will be set up and any sweeping costs will be billed.
HALLA NURSERY: A motion was made by Councilman Hill and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff that there will be no dumping allowed in ravine
on the south edge of their property. The following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Pearson and
Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
SEWER STUDY: The engineer is instructed to proceed on sewer study.
SENIOR CITIZENS: On a motion by Councilman Hill and seconded by
Councilman Pearson to purchase refrigerator and sink cabinet also
an upper unit at a bid of $287.00 plus installation. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hill,
Pearson, and Klingelhutz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
The Council meeting will be continued June 10, 1968, after the
Public Hearing.
Adolph Tessness
Clerk- Administrator