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1970 06 15 ~ I II I ~ CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES-""7 June ),5, 1970 The regular Chanhassen Village Council Meeting on June IS, 1970, at 8:00 p.m. was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. The following members were present: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pears9n. COUNCIL MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff to approve the Council minutes of June 1, 1970 and June 8, 1970. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pearson. No negative vote~. Motion carried. The Mayor wants the minutes to reflect that he thought a variance should not require more than 3/5 or a majority of the Council vote. PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that the June 2, 1970, Park and Recreation Commission minutes be noted and read. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff" and seconded by Councilman Pearson that the June I, 1970 and the June 9, 1970, Planning Commission minutes be noted and read. The following voted in £avor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE: The Mayor stated that Mr. Bobby Phillips had indicated to him on Sunday, that he would be unable to head up this Committee. JONATHAN SIGN VARIANCE: In the Village Attorney's opinion the Council could act on this request tonight. The Village Attorney explained how the Council could grant a variance and to what extent a variance could be granted. A motion was made by Councilman Klin~elhutz and seconded by Councilman Pearson to grant the variance application with a height limitation of 25 feet, no artificial lighting with a Conditional Use Permit for 6 months to see the reation of the Community. Sign to be used as a directional sign on the southeast corner of Highways 5 and 41. South side would read "You are now in Chanhassen". Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Pearson and Klingelhutz voted yes. Councilman Bennyhoff voted no. Motion defeated. . Ordinance # 36A - Variance, requires 4/5 vote of the full Council. The Mayor turned the meeting over to Acting Mayor Klingelhutz. . ~- ~ CHANHApSEN VILLAGE CQUNCIL. MINU~Ep - June 15, 1970 -2- AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION 2, LOT 12: The Village Attorney I explained to the residents present, who are part owners of Lot 12, the necessity of the Village acquiring either an easement on drainage way or acquiring the lot. The question discussed at some length was, should the Village acquire Lot 12 through Eminent Domain or if it is possible that all 21 owners would dedicate. --- I would have no objection to dedicating an easement. HUBERT FOCIER: FLORENCE JENKENS AND GLENN MATTSON: We agree with Mr. Focier. EUGENE COULTER: I feel that Niles Holding Co. has broken faith with the people who have purchased property by not turning over their share of this Lot when their property was sold. SALLY DE LANCEY: The Park and Recreation Commission does not have a specific recommendation at this time. The feelings of the people present tonight will be discussed at the next Park and Recreation Commission Meeting. GENERAL DISCUSSION BY THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION: The Park and Recreation Commission feels that this - type of lot should stay somewhat like it is for local use only. II A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff to authorize the Village Attorney to proceed with acquiring Lot 12 of Auditor's Subdivision 2 with the least possible expense but, to proceed with Eminent Domain if necessary. The following voted in favor thereof: Acting Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried. The Village Attorney will discuss, with the owners of Lot 12, what action is pending prior to taking any final action. The Mayor again presided over the Meeting. BILLS: A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff that the tractor being purchased from West Tonka Sales for $1,075.20 be approved for payment with $806.40 to be taken from the Park and Recreation Budget and $268.80 from the Utility Department Budget. Councilmen Pearson, Bennyhoff and Klingelhutz voted yes. Mayor Coulter voted no. Motion carried. I r'" I I I ~ CHANHASSENVILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTRS_- June 15, 1970 -3- A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Pearson to approve and pay all bills submitted. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATION: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Pearson to approve a $25.00 per month raise for Francene C. Clark. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried. DICK TEICH: Mr. Teich was present to explain his request that billboard-Signs be allowed on his property. The Council explained what action had been taken earlier on an application for a sign variance and stated that the Ordinance definitely ruled out billboards. No further action was taken. FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Mayor instructed the Administrator to find out the reason for the Chanhassen Fire Department not participating in the water fight at Assumption Seminary Festival and submit to the Council a full report. The Administrator also to write a letter to the Seminary to apologize for the Fire Department not participating in this event. POLICING: A Resolution should be submitted to the Council at the next meeting relating to County Wide Policing, to be paid for by a general County mile rate. ASSESSING: A Resolution will be submitted to the Council at the next meeting to be given to the County Commissioner requesting County Wide Assessing. COMMISSIONER LYMAN: stated that he felt that County Wide Assessing will become a reality before County Wide Policing. PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Coulter stated that he had requested Ward Passe to be present as a proßþective member for the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz to appoint Ward Passe to the Planning commission until December 30, 1970. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried. MAYOR COULTER: Mayor Coulter instructed the Planning Commission to submit to the Council within 6 weeks, a recommendation on modular and mobile home construction and how it would relate to the proposed Zoning Ordinance. 1 ~ CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES - June 15, 1970 -4- COUNCIL APPOINTMENT: The Mayor stated that a Mr. Herb DeVaan would be interested in serving on the Council. I A motion was made by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz to table any action on the Council appointment until June 29, 1970. Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pearson voted yes. Mayor Coulter voted no. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Pearson to adjourn. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Pearson. No negative votes. Motion carried. TIME: 10:55 p.m. / ~ Adolph Tessness Clerk-Administrator I I ~