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CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES - June 21, 1971
The regular Chanhassen Village Council Meeting on June 21, 1971,
in the Chanhassen Village Hall was opened with the Pledge to the
Flag. The following members were present: Mayor Coulter, Council-
men Bennyhoff, Neils and Wolf. Councilman Klingelhutz was absent.
COUNCIL MINUTES: A motion WãS made by Councilman Bennyhoff and
seconded by Councilman Wolf that the Council Minutes of June 7,
1971, be approved. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
WANNINGER BODY SHOP: The Village Attorney reported on the status
of his research to date.
A motion was made by Councilman Wolf and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff that the village Attorney be authorized to institute
such legal action as he feels appropriate under the circumstances
to abate violations of zoning by Dale Wanninger. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff,
Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Klingelhutz arrived.
COUNCIL MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and
seconded by Councilman Neils that the Council Minutes of June 14,
1971, be approved. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: A motion was made by
Councilman Neils and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz that the
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of June 15, 1971, be
noted and read. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff
and seconded by Councilman Wolf authorizing the hiring of one
additional, temporary man for the Maintenance Department. The
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen
Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
BOND RATING: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Klingelhutz to table any action on authorizing Moodys
to rate our upcoming Bond Issue. The following voted in favor there-
of: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and
Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PRESTIGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: The Village Attorney read his
letter dated June 21, 1971, entitle Prestige Development Statement
of Intent.
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PRESTIGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (contd):
M&MARTIN WARD: I would like the Minutes to reflect that
I am not in any way waiving my rights on future road pro-
posals or needs.
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A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Council-
man Wolf to grant formal approval, subject to the Village Attorney
and Prestige Development Corporation's final agreement on the
statement of intent. Property to be zoned as P-2, under the
proposed Zoning Ordinance with a zoning contract. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff,
Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS (ORDINANCE #45 VARIANCE REQUEST): A motion
was made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff to grant the variance to Ordinance #45, to Mr. Paul
Steiner, for Section 2.02 of Ordinance #45, reducing the size
of four (4) lots to the following:
Lot 1 - 33,000 square feet
Lot 2 - 38,000 square feet
Lot 3 - 29,500 square feet
Lot 4 - 29,500 square feet
Stipulating that the northwest property line on Lot 2 be moved I
approximately 30 feet southeast. This approval is given on the
basis of the proposed Concept Plan for Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd,
dated May 13, 1971, subject to the formal approval of the plat.
This action taken under Section 4.01, Hardship clause for a
total of 9.6 acres are being divided into 4 lots and 1 outlot.
The outlot will not be developed. The following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and
Wolf. Councilman Neils voted no. Motion carried.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT: A motion was made by Mayor Coulter 'and
seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz to hire Mark Bielski as of
June 21, 1971, at a salary of $2.50 per hour. The fÒllQwing voted
in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz,
Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried. .
A motion was made by Councilman Klingelhutz and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff to raise Jerry Schlenk's salary to $675.00
per month as of July 1, 1971, due to his receiving a Class "c"
Water Operator's License. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
POLICE REPORT: Sergeant Wallin gave his monthly report. He
brought to the Council's attention, the miscellaneouseproblems
on Rose Lane.
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POLICE REPORT (contd): A motion was made by Councilman Klingelhutz
and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff that a sign be placed on
Christmas Lake at the Rose Lane (62nd Street) access point,
stating "No Swimming After 10:00 p.m.". The following voted in
favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz,
Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mayor Coulter and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff to authorize the Police Department to take whatever
steps necessary in regulating the chain on Christmas Lake (Rose
LAne). The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
BILLS: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by
Councilman Neils to approve the bills as submitted. Also
authorizing payment for weekly treats for the Summer Recreation
Program. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
WARRANT: Councilman Bennyhoff moved the adoption of the following
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the following bills be paid by
a warrant:
GENERAL FUND: Schoell & Maason- 1971-3, Ck# 2469 -- $3,304.00
GENERAL FUND: Soil Engr. Service-1969-l, Ck# 2470 -- $4,174.50
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY Councilman Klingelhutz. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff,
Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes. Motion carried.
SEWER AND WATER RATES: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff
and seconded by Councilman Wolf to adopt Resolution #621711,
entitled "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEWER AND WATER RATES". The
following 'voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen
BennyhofÎ"Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
NORTH SERVICE AREA: The Village Engineer gave a report on project
areas that could be set as priority areas. The Administrator was
instructed to send a copy of report to the Fiscal Agent. Also to
sta~t getting mailing addresses of property owners that'will be
affected by this project.
COMPREHENSIVE SEWER TRUNK STUDY: A motion was made by Mayor Coulter
and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz to authorize the Village
Attorney to set up a contract with Brauer & Associates, naming
them as the planner to prepare a report on the comprehensive
trunk study. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter,
Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
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FISCAL DISPARITIES: A motion was made by Mayor Coulter and
seconded by Councilman Neils that the Village Council of the
Village of Chanhassen go on record as endorsing the Fiscal
Disparities Bills that are being presented to the House and
the Senate. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf.
negative votes. Motion carried.
The Administrator to contact our County Commissioner and our
Representative and Senator.
OLD VILLAGE HALL: A motion was made by Mayor Coulter and
seconded by Councilman Neils that Fran Michelson be released
from her lease on the Old Village Hall as, of July 1, 1971. The
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen
Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
The Administrator to contact the Park and Recreation Commission
and the Historical Committee concerning the use of the. Old Village
Hall for a historical site.
CHRISTMAS LAKE: The Administrator informed the Council of some
complaints that he has received on the pollution of Christmas Lake.
Some tests have been taken and additional tests were taken on I
June 21, 1971. The Council will be notified as soon as these
reports are available.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Council-
man Klingelhutz to adjourn. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
TIME - 11:40 P.M.
Adolph Tessness
Clerk-Administrator
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