1974 10 21CRANHA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1974
The regular City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor
Klingelhutz on October 21, 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 Kurvers to approve the October 7, 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 to approve the Carver Beach House Removal Assessment Hearing
minutes of October 7, 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 Kurvers and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff to note the Park and Recreation Commission minutes of
October 1, 1974. The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
The Council did not receive copies of the September 24, 1974, HRA
minutes. These will be on the next Council Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman
Kurvers to note the Planning Commission minutes of October 9, 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 Kurvers and seconded by Councilman
Hobbs to note the Planning Commission minutes of October 18, 1974.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs,
Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BILLS: A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by
Councilman Bennyhoff to approve the bills as submitted. The following
voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff,
Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
M. A. GEDNEY COMPANY: Gedney Tuttle and Roger Anderson were present.
Councilman Bennyhoff moved the adoption of a resolution approving the
industrial development revenue bonds for the M. A. Gedney Company.
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
NORDSKOV: Dan Adams and Howard Dahlgren, President Midwest Planning
and Research, were present requesting preliminary development plan
approval. The 175 acres are located north of Highway 5 and east of
Galpin Blvd. They are asking approval on the easterly 80 acres.
The gross density on the 80 acres is 9.3 units per acre divided into
five stages. Apartment buildings are proposed in the lst stage at
a density of 14 units per acre. The total population on the 80 acres
is 1700 people.
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The City Attorney and Administrator suggested the Council study the
proposal and discuss it with the City professional staff before
taking action.
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman
Bennyhoff to table action on this until the second regular Council
meeting in November and request Carl Dale be present at the first
regular Council meeting in November. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY REFERENDUM: County Commissioner Wayne
Holtmeier was present to discuss the library question that will be
on the November 5 General Election Ballot.
Councilman Bennyhoff moved for the adoption of a resolution supporting
the County Library System. Motion seconded by Councilman Hobbs.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs,
Neveaux, and Bennyhoff. Councilman Kurvers abstained. Motion
carried.
MINNEWASHTA WOODS STREET LIGHTING: A motion was made by Councilman
Neveaux and seconded by Councilman Hobbs to authorize an agreement
between NSP, the City, and Minnewashta Woods developer to install
eight street lights. The type of lighting to be determined by the
Administrator, developer, and NSP. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Recommendations on a street lighting policy will be forthcoming
from the Planning Commission.
CHARLES TOWLE, FRONTIER INDUSTRIAL PARK: Mr. Towle was unable to
attend the meeting. No action was taken.
1975 CITY BUDGET: Councilman Bennyhoff moved the adoption of a
resolution approving 1974 tax levy, collectible in 1975. Motion
seconded by Councilman Hobbs. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Chanhassen, Counties of Carver and Hennepin, State of
Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for the current
year, collectible in 1975, upon the taxable property in said City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota, for the purposes:
1. General Fund $ 165,835.46
2. Fire Relief (same as 1971) 3,300.00
Amount to be levied in General Fund 169,135.46
The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs,
Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution approving 1974
special tax levy collectible in 1975. BE IT RESOLVED by the City
Council of the City of Chanhassen, Counties of Carver and Hennepin,
State of Minnesota, that the following sums of monies be levied for
the current year, collectible in 1975 upon the taxable property in
said City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, for the following purposes:
1. Deferment Repayment Agreement $ 11,300.
2. Firemens Relief 3,900.
3. Insurance Increase 553.
4. PERA and FICA 6,078.
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5. Forestry Fund (Dutch
6. Bonded Indebtedness
a. Park & Fire Dept.
Bond Issue
b. 67 -2 Storm Sewer
c. 67 -5 Village Hall
d. 66 -2 Village Hall
Total
Elm & Oak Wilt Disease)
29,100.
1,661.
3,550.
5,200.
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17,000.
39,511.
Total Special Tax Levy $
Motion seconded by Councilman Hobbs. The following voted
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux,
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Water Fund $ 5,500.
Sewer Fund 5,500.
Park and Recreation Trust Fund 800.
Revenue Sharing Fund 30,000.
Sub- Division and Projects Fund 4,000.
Administrative Trust Fund 4,000.
State Aid Highway Fund 2,000.
78,342.
in favor:
and Kurvers.
Councilman Bennyhoff moved the adoption of a resolution approving
transfer of funds to General Fund. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, to authorize the transfer of
the indicated amounts of monies from the following listed Funds to
the General Fund Budget for 1975:
Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Bennyhoff moved the adoption of a resolution adopting
General Fund Budget for year 1975. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota,
a financial program for the said City
January 1, 1975, and ending December
adopted viz:
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Public Safety
Streets
Sanitation and Health
Library and Museum
Recreation
Miscellaneous
Total
Motion seconded by Councilman Hobbs.
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs,
No negative votes. Motion carried.
that the following budget provides
during the fiscal year beginning
31, 1975, and it is hereby
96,769.
103,124.
100,222.
880.
250.
35,186.
26,817.
363,248.
The following voted in favor:
Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
A motion was made by Councilman Kurvers
Hobbs authorizing the transfer of funds
$44 -7444 for the deferrment repayment ag
Council. The following voted in favor:
Hobbs, Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers.
carried.
and seconded by Councilman
from the Utility Fund to pay
reement owed to Metropolitan
Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen
No negative votes. Motion
MSAS -101: Frank Laska explained the location of this proposed street.
The gravel street will be 24 feet wide. No blacktopping will be
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installed until the area is developed. The final finished roadway
will be 44 feet. Before the Council takes any action they will
meet with the property owners involved. The property owners will be
furnished with a copy of the map.
ELECTION JUDGES: A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and
seconded by Councilman Kurvers to appoint the following persons as
Election Judges and Counters for the November 5 General Election:
Precinct I
Judges
Counters
Joanne Meuwissen
Jean Meuwissen
Viola Buschkowsky
Jeannene Wolff.
Elaine Ricklefs
Faye Hedtke
Marie Schroeder
Darlene Kerber
Juliebelle Woitalla
Shirley Kreger
Audrey Leavenworth
Pat Boyle
Judy Evans
Elizabeth Naber
Precinct II
Clara Donlin
Lois Johnson
Pat Funk
Muriel Becker
Helen Bastian
Precinct III
Jean Sinnen
Joan Lorenz
Shirley Robinson
Janet Nagle
Marcy Waritz
The following voted in favor: Mayor
Neveaux, Bennyhoff, and Kurvers. No
Dorothy Comer
Kathy Oestreich
Florence Raser
Patricia Dutcher
Barbara Headla
Gail Olsten
Vivian Beaugrand
Shirley McMullen
Mary Wiedman
Louise O'Dell
Margaret Lenzmeier
Terry Roeser
Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs,
negative votes. Motion carried.
APPLICANTS FOR PLANNING POSITION: The Council has received the
recommendations from the Selection Committee. The Council would like
to meet with the two applicants on November 4 at 7:00 p.m. before
making a final decision.
SEWER EASEMENT: The City Attorney discussed his October 11 letter
regarding the sewer easement for the Russell Lawrence property on
Lake Susan.
A motion was made by Councilman Neveaux and seconded by Councilman
Kurvers that the Council accept the City Attorney's recommendation to
settle with Mr. Russell Lawrence in the amount of $2,000 for the
easement plus $300 for the appraisal fee. The following voted in
favor: Councilmen Hobbs, Neveaux, and Kurvers. Mayor Klingelhutz
and Councilman Bennyhoff voted no. Motion carried.
LAKE STUDY COMMITTEE: Additional members to this committee were
discussed. A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded
by Councilman Hobbs to table this until the next meeting. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs,
Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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AMENDMENT AGREEMENT: A request has been received to amend the agreement
between the City and County for the improvement of the intersection
of County Road 15 and State Highway 7. This agreement made May 15,
1972, was that this intersection would be reconstructed at the request
of the County to form a 90 degree approach angle. The City Engineer
and City Staff feel it is in the interest of public safety that the
alignment remain as it is. The County will waive that part of the
agreement if the City absolves the County of responsibility for the
future alignment improvement of that intersection.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Hobbs to approve the amendment to the agreement of May 15, 1972.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz, Councilmen Hobbs,
Bennyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes. Motion carried.
A motion w made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman
Hobbs to our The following voted in favor: Mayor Klingelhutz,
Council Hobb n nnyhoff, Neveaux, and Kurvers. No negative votes.
Mot 0 r ier. �eti, 'g/�djourned at 12:15 a.m.
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