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8 P. November 12, 1968
The was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor David Osterholt.
I ItdVOCATION Rev. Stanley Starr of the Eden Prairie Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All.
POLL CALL Warren Shultz; Mayor David Osterho.1t; Arthur Hiller; Paul Redpath.
Also in Attendance: Village Manager George bite and Attorney Harlan Perbix.
II MINUTES of October 22 and November 1, 1968. Approved.
III APPOIIilTlElil' OF CLERK
Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Warren Shultz to appoint
O4;nor Skjelbostad to fill unexpired term of James C. brown. He was sworn
in by Harlan Perbix and was seated at the Council table. Approved.
IV RLCLIPT FvVD AWARD OF BIDS
A. Used 23,000 G.V.W. Du.-np Truck.
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One bid was received from Leslie L. Hansen for $4,400.00 on 23,000
GVii Truck . Mr. Hite recommended we hold bids open for two weeks.
notion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Paul Redpath. Approved.
V PI;TITIOIIS, REQUESTS AND COI•,ffUI3ICATIOIJS l
A. Warren Carlson - Mobile Home Ordinance.
George bite read a letter of October 23, 1968 from Veir Wood.
FRecormaended hold action on this item for two weeks.
Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Warren Shultz. Approved. t
B. Harold Hansen - Vacation of Utility Easement.
14r. Hite advised that a public hearing would be required. Advised the
first meeting in December which would be the loth.
Motion was -jade by Paul Redpath, seconded by Warren Shultz, Approved. E
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C. Charles Black - Commercial Building, Permit. '
Presentea reasons for permit to start construction of a Dairy Queen
Unit at the corner of Highway 5 and County Road 4. Would like to start
construction in December so that they can open in April of 1969. Also
CIr. Ferrin of the Dairy Queen Company expressed his desire that the
permit be approved. Mr. Hite recommended that we hold up action on
this permit to allow time to evaluate the new zoning guide, review of
comprehensive zoning ordinance, review of Ordinance 0116. Draft
amendment to extend Fold on ordinance through January 14, 1969.
Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Warren Shultz to hold up
issuance of permit until a review can be made and reach decision by
January 14 , 1969. Approved.
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D. Luna - Mayor Bredersen. Presented by fir. Bite.
1. County Road 18 Police Patrol.
I-Ir. Hite recommended no action be taken.
2. County hospital Levy.
fir. Bite :iiscussed new proposal on charge by County wide basis rather
than on a use basis. Recommended no action be taken.
L. Eden Prairie Taxpayers Association.
Mayor Osterholt read a letter from the Association signed by iienry C.
Disler, Secretary, in support of Councilman Warren Shultz.
Motior was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Arthur Miller to enter this
letter as an official part of the meeting's minutes and to show Council
approval with Warren Shultz abstaining from the voting. Approved.
VI RECOMI-IENDAT IONS AND REPORTS
A. Council Procedure.
Mayor Osterholt presented for approval that future Council meetings would
start at 7:30 P.M.
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!-Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Warren Shultz that starting
with the meeting of November 26th the starting time would be 7:30 P.M.
Approved.
B. Citizens Advisory Council.
Mayor Osterholt explained the structure of a proposed Citizen Council that
would possibly meet four times a year or at special calls - way to pool
the talent of the community. He would present an outline in written form.
C. Southwest Sanitary Sewer District Representative.
Mayor Osterholt suggested that Mr. Hite should serve as Eden Prairie
representative on this Council. Discussed that the contract signed by
Eden Prairie requires that the representative must be a resident of the
Village. Suggested that we contact the Southwest Sanitary Sewer District
on a waiver residency so that Mr. Hite can qualify.
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Motion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Paul Redpath to name George
C. Hite as representative to the Southwest Sanitary Sewer District on
approval of a waiver of residency. Approved.
D. Official Bulletin Boards - Mayor Osterholt.
Reported that many of our bulletin boards were being used for other than
official Village notices. Suggestion: Clarify poster on boards, attach 1
a separate sign to each board for public notices. Draft an ordinance.
No action was taken.
E. Sanitary Sewer Hookups.
Mr. George Hite stated that at present we have no charge for building
hookups to sewers. Recommend that the attorney draft an ordinance and
that an inspection fee or permit of $10.00 be required. Have one permit
on hand for action.
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Motion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Paul Redpath, to request
attorney to draft an ordinance for $10.0 0 inspection fee permit on sewer
hookup. Approved.
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F. Personnel Appointments.
,,r. George Hite recommended that in lieu of a full time engineer in the
F— Village, Mr. Paul Jensen, a registered professional engineer, of Brauer
W Associates , he appointed as Village engineer on a retainer basis from
LAU Brauer Associates and that a fee of $300.00 be paid Brauer Associates for
CZ his services on a 2/2 day basis per week. Also requested approval for hiring
O a full tine engineering, technician.
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Motion was made by Arthur 19iller, seconded by Warren Shultz to approve the
above recommendation. On a roll call vote, all voted aye. There were no nays.
G. Homestead Mailing.
Mr. George Hite recommended that when the homestead filing cards are mailed
out this year that they be mailed in an envelope so that we could include a
brief letter on Village affairs at the same time. We would get an entire
Village coverage of Village news at the same mailing cost of six cents.
Estimated cost of preparing the news letter at $200.00.
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Motion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Arthur Miller to approve above
recommendation. On roll call vote all voted aye. No nays.
H. Purchase of Jarrett property - Park and Recreation Commission.
Mr. Hite reported that there were no "LAWCON" funds available for the purchase
due to proposed use of the land. It is other than park use. s
Mayor Osterholt proposed that we proceed with current funds set up for park
land purchases and authorize Mr. Hite to proceed with the purchase and to
proceed with a resolution to that effect for future approval.
(lotion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Marren Shultz. Approved. 1
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I . Village Election Notice.
Mr. Hite noted that the election notices would be posted and recommended that
it also be published in the Suburban Newspapers.
Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Arthur Hiller. On roll call vote,
all ayes, no nays.
VII ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance d 126 - amending Ordinance #8 (zoning) McPheeter's property.
Mr. Harlan Perbix: Use Brauer Associates recommendation and ordinance is
drafted to rezone 161 feet M2 and balance of 200 feet plus triangle as SI.
First Reading.
Motion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Arthur Miller to approve the
first reading of Ordinance #126 without actual reading. Approved.
VIII RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution #242 Barberry Lane Speed Limit. Mr. Hite is to re-evaluate speed
limit.
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Motion was made by Paul Redpath , seconded by David Osterholt to adopt
resolution. Approved.
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B. Resolution #243 and #244 "LAWCON" Application.
To proceed with application for 1969 for funds that were not included
in the 1968 proposal. Mr. Bite to authorize Brauer Associates to
proceed with request.
Resolution , 243. Motion was Made by Paul Redpath, seconded by idarren
Redpath. Approved.
Resolution ##244. notion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Paul
Redpath. Approved.
C. Resolution i#245 change to #248 - Division of Vraspir property.
I•ir. Harlan Perbix discussed the issue.
Motion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Arthur Miller to approve
the resolutions. Approved.
D: Resolution #246 Hennepin County Nuvses District.
Mr. Bite stated our assessment was $1,609.52 or approximately 29 1/2
cents per capita. Recommendation that we approve this resolution and
that payment be made in July and December 1969. '
Motion was made by Arthur Miller, seconded by Warren Shultz to approve
resolution. Roll call vote. All ayes. No nays.
L. Resolution #247 - Cooperative Purchasing.
Mr. Hite recommended that approval be given to Village of Eden Prairie
to enter into a cooperative agreement with other communities and Hennepin
County on purchase of vehicles, fuel oil, etc.
Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Arthur Miller. Approved.
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F. Resolution #249 - Southwest Sanitary Sewer District - Award contract.
Mayor Osterholt discussed bids submitted and amounts of their bids. j
Original 5.4 mills, now 5.9 mills. Comments by Mr. Virgil Muller.
Mr. George Hite recommended tabling approval of this resolution until a
review of the contract can be made - until December 26th.
H. Resolution ##251 - Southwest Sanitary Sewer District - Accept Chanhassen.
Motion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Arthur Miller to approve
resolution to accept the Village of Chanhassen as a member of the
Southwest Sanitary Sewer District. Approved.
IX FIN/aiCES
A. Vouchers - Motion was made by Warren Shultz, seconded by Paul Redpath
to approve payment of vouchers #5625 through 5728. Approved on roll call
vote ; all ayes , no nays.
L. October Finance Statement. Approved.
X ADJOURNMENT
Lotion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Warren Shultz to adjourn
at 9 : 30 P.M. Motion carried.
Odmor Skjelb tad, Clerk