1974 01 21CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - PUBLIC HEARING FOR MINNEWASHTA HEIGHTS
STORM SEWER PROJECT 73 -8 January 21, 1974 -1-
The Public Hearing for Project 73 -8, Minnewashta Heights Storm Sewer
was called to order on January 21, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Klingelhutz.
The following members were present: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux.
PERSOlf PRESENT: Olive and Al Schmierer, L.J. Halbach, Joe and Rosella
Kasper, R.N. Dutcher, Ronald Lano, EH. Hallenback.
The Notice of Public Hearing as published in the official City newspaper
was read by the Administrator.
Bill Brezinsky, City Engineer, explained that all residents of Minnewashta
Heights will benefit from the Lot 9 improvement because they all have
access to the Lake through Lot 9. If this project is assessed on a
one unit per lot basis, The unit cost will be $58.72.
The Lot 9 Committee expressed concern about the restoration of this job.
Mr. Brezinsky stated that $520.00 will be held back until the job is
completed.
Mr. Kasper was concerned about the costs of General Supervision,
Engineering Survey and Legal fees which totaled about 900.00 to 1,000.00.
The total cost included preliminary engineering sketches, plans and
specifications of this job and several meetings before the project was
approved. G and L Contracting layed 350 feet of pipe at $12.00 per foot.
Mr. Halbach asked what is meant by additional administrative costs
totaling $291.27. The Mayor stated this cost is added on to all projects
and is for mailing costs and administrative costs of the City employees
working on the project.
Mr. Kasper asked why the City is paying 280 of the total cost. The
Mayor stated that after the sewer and water was completed the run off
was increased by 28% therefore the City felt obligated to pick up this
percentage of the cost.
Mr. Dutcher asked about the Easement on Lot 9. The City Attorney is
working on the drafting of the easement.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Kurvers to adjourn the assessment hearing. The following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and
Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
TIME: 8:10 p.m.
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - January 21, 1974
The regular Chanhassen City Council meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m.
on January 21, 1974 by Mayor Klingelhutz and was opened with the Pledge
to the Flag. The following members were present: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux.
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - January 21, 1974
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MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers and seconded by Council-
man Neveaux to approve the January 7, 1974 minutes. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Kurvers,
Hobbs and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff
and seconded by Councilman Neveaux that the Planning Commission minutes
of January 9, 1974 be noted and read. The following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Kurvers, Hobbs, and
Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman
Neveaux and seconded by Councilman Hobbs that the Park and Recreation
Commission be noted and read. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Klingelhutz, Counc2men Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative
votes. Motion carried.
A discussion was held on Leaving the gate open at Lake Ann Park. The
City Council referred to previous policies and the gates will remain closed.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers and seconded
by Councilman Hobbs that the Chaska Herald be the City's official newspaper.
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilman
Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Kurvers that Ehlers and Associates be appointed as Financial
Consultants. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
HEALTH OFFICER: A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff that Dr. Richard Olson M.D. be appointed as Health
Officer and be paid $25.00 and that Councilmen Bennyhoff and Neveaux be
appointed members of the City Board of Health for 1974. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs,
Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PARK AND RECREATION APPOINTMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs
and seconded by Councilman Neveaux to appoint Margaret Thompson and
Dwight Leatham for 3 year terms to the Park and Recreation Commission,
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Neveaux to approve the bills as submitted. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs,
Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
WEST
JR. HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL AREA: Mr.
Wolf and Mr. Weimerskirch were
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to explain the present situation
of the 45 acres of land by
West
Jr. High. They requested approval
for being a committee from the
Park
and Recreation Commission so they
could begin discussions with
the Minnetonka School District.
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WEST JR. HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL AREA, CON't: A motion was made by Councilman
Neveaux and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff to appoint Arnie Weimerskirch,
Steve Wolf and Vivian Beaugrand to this study group to work with the
Minnetonka School District in regards to this land. The following voted
in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers
and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY BUILDING PERMIT: Mr. Walter King was present
requesting a 16' x 10' ad(Ition to the FasGas Station located on Flying
Cloud Drive (169).
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman
Kurvers to approve the Continental Oil Company Building Permit providing
the following requirements as set forth by the Fire Marshal: 1) A
Fir door between exsisting structure and new addition, 2) Additional
door be installed on the west side of the new addition, 3) That the
exterior of the new addition be finished the same as the present building.
The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
ROY TEICH - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM ORDINANCE NO. 45: Mr. Roy Teich
is requesting a variance to Ordinance #45 Section 2.01 so he may sell a
5 acres parcel of land.
A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers and seconded by Councilman Neveaux
to grant a variance from Ordinance #45 Section 2.01 to Roy Teich. The
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff,
Kurvers, Hobbs and neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
REPLAT OF A PORTION OF BLUFFVIEW ADDITION: Maynard Happe is requesting
a variance from Ordinance #45 Section 2.01 and 2.02. He wants to
move the east end of Lakota Lane to the north and put in a cul -de -sac
at the east end of this lane which will allow for the expansion of Lot 5
of this addition to the north whereby this will become a buildable site.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Hobbs
to grant a variance from Ordinance 45 Section 2..01 and 2.02 for the re-
platting a portion of Bluffview Addition. The following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and
Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BIDS ON CITY INSURANCE: A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers and
seconded by Councilman Neveaux to adopt Resolution 0003 -74 entitled
Advertising for Regular City Insurance, to be placed in the Chaska Herald
the week of January 21, 1974 and bids.will be opened at 1:30 p.m. on
February 19, 1974 and approved by the Council at 8:15 p.m. on February 19,
1974. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE #47: Russ Larson, City Attorney explainod
the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance #47.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Kurvers
to delay action on the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance #47 until
January 28, 1974. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
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MINNEWASHTA HEIGHTS STORM SEWER PROJECT 73 -8: A motion was made by Council-
man Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Neveaux to adopt Resolution
#0004 -74 entitled Resolution Adopting the Assessment Rolls for Minnewashta
Heights Stomr Sewer Project 73--8 at 7% interest with a repayment period
of 2 years with the first payment due with taxes on 1 -1 -75. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs,
Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
LAKE ANN PHASE II SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR LINE: A motion was made by
Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Hobbs to table action
on the Lake Ann Phase II Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Line until the special
Council meeting January 28, 1974. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Klinglehutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Kurvers, Hobbs and Neveaux. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENT PARK, BURDICK PARK ADDITION: A motion was made by
Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Neveaux to table any action
on this item until January 28, 1974. The following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilman Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded
by Counalman Bennyhoff to discuss the Housing Authority at the January 28,
1974 Council meeting. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingel-
hutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
VACATION OF A PORTION OF RED CEDAR POINT DRIVE: A motion was made by
Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman Kurvers to adopt Resolution
#0005 -74 establishing the vacation of Red Cedar Point Drive. The following
voted in favor thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs,
Kurvers and Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CARVER COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: The Mayor, Councilman Neveaux and one
member of the Planning Commission will attend the meeting at Carver County
Courthouse Annex in Waconia.
ATTENDANCE RECORD OF COMMISSION MEMBERS: A discussion was held in regards
to the attendance Records of Commission members.
FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION: A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers and seconded
by Councilman Neveaux to approve the Firemen's Relief Association to
transfer $9,000.00 to Savings certificates. The following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and
Neveaux. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CITY HALL REMODELING: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Hobbs for the City to proceed with the remodeling of the
City Hall spending a maximum of $15,000.00. The following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Hobbs, Kurvers and Neveaux.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Hobbs
to adjourn the meeting. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Klingel utz, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Kurvers, Hobbs and Neveaux. No negative
votes otion carried.
TIME: 11:00 P.M.
Sharon Loechler, Secretary
leek- Administrator