1974 10 07ASSESSMENT HEARING
CARVER BEACH HOUSE REMOVAL
OCTOBER 7, 1974, AT 7:30 P.M.
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The assessment hearing was called to order by Mayor Klingelhutz. The
following members were present: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs,
Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
The City Attorney explained he was directed to order removal of
hazardous structures from Lots 564 -568 and 1656 -1660 in Carver Beach
under the Hazardous Building Act of the State of Minnesota. This was
done at a cost of $901.50 for Lots 564 -568 and $890.50 for Lots 1656 -1660.
A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers
that the public hearing regarding Carve
closed. The following voted in favor:
Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
and seconded by Councilman Hobbs
Carver
Beach House Removal be
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
No negative votes. Hearing
Lloyd Schnelle
Clerk - Administrator
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1974
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The regular City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor
Klingelhutz on October 7, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge to the Flag. The following members were present:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff to approve the September 23, 1974, regular City
Council minutes. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Neveaux that the Council rescind the action taken on page 2, paragraph 2
under the Western Hills Second Addition and Sunrise Hills 4th Addition
Project 73 -2 public hearing minutes of September 30, 1974. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Neveaux,
Bennyhoff, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Hobbs to approve the special City Council minutes of September 30, 1974,
as amended. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman
Kurvers to note the Planning Commission public hearing minutes of
September 25, 1974. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Hobbs to note the regular Planning Commission minutes of September 25,
1974. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
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Three members of the Excelsior - Deephaven League of Women Voters were
present.
Councilman Neveaux stated; "I would like to publically make an apology
to Mr. Tom Klingelhutz. Two weeks ago the Council was discussing the
Planning Commission minutes, specifically in regard to the Chamber of
Commerce and the proposed Sign Ordinance. There were some statements
made that evening, most of them by myself, in regard to the action of
the Chamber Committee in not bringing forth a proposed revised Sign
Ordinance. In talking with City Staff that evening the existence of
that document was in a hazy area and as a result of staff input I
made some statements that I regret. I find out now that Mr. Klingelhutz
and the committee did put in considerable time and did come up with,
although not a finalized ordinance, a document that warrants some
action by the City. I am sorry Tom, that I said some of the things
that I did that night and I do want to commend you for doing this work.
I would hope that the Planning Commission at the earliest possible
time will study this ordinance and come forth with a recommendation
to the Council."
D -DAY: A motion was made by Councilman Hobbs and seconded by Councilman
Neveaux that all smoking will be prohibited at this Council meeting
this evening. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
DENNIS RUSTMAN: Mr. and Mrs. Rustman, Hamel, were present requesting
a reduction of one unit in their sewer and water assessment for a
home at 6291 Blue Jay Circle. Mr. Rustman would like to convert this
duplex into a single family home. He feels the home is to small for
a duplex. There are presently two families in the house. Both will
be moving out around November 1. Mr. Rustman has not yet applied for
a building permit to remodel the home to single family.
Council members indicated their feelings on reducing the assessment.
Councilman Bennyhoff - Yes, if that were converted to a single family
home and if that was hooked up and one hook up
was made for water and sewer as a single family
home with no kitchen facilities downstairs and
a stairwell installed.
Councilman Hobbs - He was aware of a double assessment on the home
when he purchased it and I can't see any reason right
now for an assessment change. I would not be in
favor of changing it.
Councilman Kurvers - I feel the same as Councilman Hobbs. He bought
it as a duplex. If he can show us throughout the
year that he will convert it to a single family
home I would have to reconsider but not at this
time because at this time it is a duplex.
Mayor.Klingelhutz At this time I don't feel I can say we can make
it a single family home but if you can show definite
proof that it will be a single family home by your
building permit and other things as far as sewer
and water hook ups I would reconsider the second
assessment.
Councilman Neveaux - I agree with the intent of your letter and the
conditions that you say will change. I have not
been shown the way you are going to do that. I
tend to go along with the fact that it will improve
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the neighborhood and I would like to see a
single family home there.
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman
Hobbs to table the request until the Council gets further information
from the applicant. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
LAKE VIEW HILLS SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT: Bill Schoen and Russell
Larson met with representatives of Lake View Hills to discuss the unit
charges to be levied against Lake View hills for their trunk charges
and the question of whether they were subject to an assessment for a
lateral charge.
Councilman Bennyhoff moved that the Council adopt a resolution setting
the assessment for Lake View Hills at $160.00 for each trunk sewer
unit spread over a period of five years commencing with taxes payable
in 1975 and bearing interest at the rate of 8 percent. The number
of units to be assessed will be determined by City Staff count.
Motion seconded by Councilman Hobbs. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
LAND FORFEITED TO STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR NON - PAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES:
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Kurvers consenting to the County Hoards determination that these lots
are non - conservation land. The lots included are 634, 662 -664, 1124 -
1128A, 1161 -1163, 1164 -1165, 2284 -2285 Carver Beach. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen.Hobbs, Bennyhoff,
Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
The Administrator will send letters to the adjacent property owners
informing them that these lots will be for sale.
CARVER BEACH HOUSE REMOVAL: Councilman Bennyhoff moved for a resolution
adopting the assessment roll as presented at the October 7, 1974,
public hearing. The entire amount assessed against each parcel to be
collectable in one installment with the general taxes in the year 1975.
The installment to bear interest at the rate of 8 percent and direct
the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the assessment roll to the
County Auditor. Motion seconded by Councilman Hobbs. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff,
Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
M. A. GEDNEY COMPANY: The M. A. Gedney Company proposes an industrial
evelopment revenue bond issue to help finance the expansion of the
plant in Chanhassen by the .construction of.building additions and the
purchase and installation of equipment. The approximate cost of the
total expansion program is $1.5 million. One million will be financed
with conventional borrowing and the remainder to be raised through
the industrial revenue bond law.
Mr. Roger Anderson, Operation Manager of M. A. Gedney Company, was
present to explain the proposed expansion and answer questions. They
intend to construct additional warehouse space, build a new vinegar
generating plant, a complete new salad dressing department plus
additional small items.
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This to be done in a five year plan. The priorities have not been
established at this time. The business will be expanded 200 over the
present operation with a 15% increase in employment. The M. A. Gedney
Company has been advised to submit further building details, additions,
and other information.
NSP STREET LIGHTING FOR DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN: A motion was made by
Councilman Hobbs and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff to approve a
street light study for downtown Chanhassen. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and
Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Joe Ladner, NSP, was present to discuss the underground utility proposal
for W 78th Street.
URBAN AND RURAL SERVICE DISTRICTS: A motion was made by Councilman
Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Hobbs to adopt a resolution
amending the Rural Service District by deleting M. Welter, 64 acres
(city park) and B. Lane 6.27 acres. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
BETTY SCHMIEG: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Neveaux to hire Betty Schmieg part time to replace Holly
Huseth in the City Office. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: The Administrator will set up a meeting
with the City Council, City Engineer, Administrator, and State Highway
Department representatives for October 24, 1974, at 7:30 p.m.
BUDGET: The Council will meet October 14, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. to
finalize the 1975 Budget.
REAL ESTATE TAXES: There will be a meeting on Real Estate Tax Assessing
at the Court House on October 16, 1974, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Administrator will attend.
WARMING HOUSE: Jerry Schlenk reported on the proposed site for the
new warming house behind the City building. He has received two price
quotes. A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by
Councilman Kurvers to accept the low quote for building the warming
house. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Nevea to adjourn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Cou- �m H bbs Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Mee, } ' Zrn� at 11:00 p.m.
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