1968 10 07CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1968
The Chanhassen Village Council meeting on October 7, 1968, at 8:00 p.m.
was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. The following members were
present: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and
Pearson.
MINUTES: On a motion made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff to approve the minutes of the September 23, 1968, meeting.
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Hill,
Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
The September 24 and October 1, 1968, Planning Commission minutes were
read and noted.
The September 26, 1968, Park and Recreation Commission minutes were
read and noted.
DINING THEATRE: The Village Engineer gave a report as to the status of
the construction to date. The Village Engineer will meet with Mr.
Bloomberg and his structural engineer Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.. All plans
will be signed by a' registered structural engineer that the building
is structurally sound. Mr. Bloomberg stated that he has met with the
fire underwriters and that the sprinkler system has been approved.
On a motion made by Councilman Hill and seconded by Councilman Pearson
that full plans be submitted and signed by a structural engineer also
stating that the building to date is structurally sound. A letter be
submitted by the Fire Marshal approving the condition.of.the building.
When these steps have been approved, authorization to occupy will be
granted. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Hill, Pearson, Klingelhutz, and Bennyhoff. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
PROJECTS 1967 -2, 3 and 4: The Village Engineer explained different
points as to the status of these projects. Projects 2 and 3 will be
ready for final payment October 21. Project 4 should be ready in
approximately one month.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
FIRE JEEP: Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of the following
resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that $1,100.00, check #1999, General Account,
be paid to James Thompson on a warrant. Resolution seconded by Councilman
Klingelhutz. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Hill, Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and Pearson. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
PAINTING INTERIOR: Authorization was given the Village Treasurer to
pay the balance of the $1,000 allowed to the Fire Department for finishing
the interior of the Fire Station to be paid towards the balance of the
painting.
FRANK BEDDOR: Chairman of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Councilman
Hill, gave a report as to several meetings that the Board has had regarding
a request for a variance in the side yard requirement. The request was
for six feet, the Zoning Ordinance requires 35 feet. The Board of
Adjustments and Appeals recommendations were as follows:
1. That with a letter of approval from the adjacent
property owner, Miles Lord, that they would recommend
the Council grant the request.
2. If Mr. Beddor would not_ -.have a letter.of approval
from the adjacent property owner they recommend
the Council set a date for a public hearing.
3. Mr. Beddor could build his.house, not build his
garage at this time as the house would not
necessitate the granting of any variance.
An explanation was given by Mr. Beddor and Mr. Miles Lord regarding the
request for a side yard of'.six feet.
The minutes should reflect Mr. Lord was not interested in granting his
approval on a six foot side yard.
On a.motion made by Councilman Pearson to grant approval for a 15 foot
side yard (this would be a variance from the Ordinance stating 35 feet).
Motion died for lack of a second.
On a motion made by Councilman Hill to deny the request of Mr. Beddor.
for a six foot side yard (the Ordinance states 35 feet). Motion died
for lack_ of a second. :
On a motion made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff to grant Mr. Beddor approval to build as per his plans with
a side.yard of 15 feet on west property line on property described as
follows: 2.04 acres.in the NEB, Section 2, Township 116, Range 23. The
following votes.were. cast: Councilman.Bennyhoff.- yes,.Councilman
Hill - no, Councilman Pearson - yes, Councilman Klingelhutz - yes,
Mayor Coulter -,no.. Motion carried.
SALE.OF PROPERTY IN CHANHASS.EN (COUNTY AUDITOR): A letter was read from
the Carver County with a submitted list of lands that.is be
approved.by the.Council prior to the County setting the date of sale.
The.Council decided to table a decision until next meeting, in the
meantime refer this to the Park and'Recreation Commission to study and
see if any of this property could be utilized in their overall plan..
TIME: 11:15 P.M.
Adolph Tessness
Clerk - Administrator