HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 12/10/1968 - Village Meeting V I J,A?7T-' OF EDLI'i PRAIRIL
D'1CLJ1F-1LR 10 % 1968
-ie nee-t:inr, waz; calleci to or(ler iy 1.ayor David Osterholt at 7 : 30 P.1�.
'e S I I 1L. w e--,,e ;'ayor David 4. Osterholt; Councilmen Warren Shultz,
Arthur 1/111ler, Paul Redpath; Geaorl-e ilite , fianager.
I. !!,�UTLS Or 1+OVE'IbLik 26 AAyJ JECLMEER 3, 1968.
.,,r. Paul Redpath moved, Arthur Miller seconded, that the minutes of
Novemb,pv 26, 19C8 be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Pau1 Redpath moved, Arthur Miller seconded, that the minutes of
December 3, 1968, be approved as published. The motion carried.
I!. PI-:LSE14TATIONS
A. Eden Prairie Lion Club - Fire Truck.
Robert Carling of the Lden Prairie Lions Club presented the Village
with a check for $2,500.00 toward the payment of a $I0,000 pumper
which the Village had previously purchased and which the Lions Club
iiad committed itself to the sum of $109000.00. This $29500.00
represents the final commitment toward that amount. Mayor Osterholt
accepted the check with thanks on behalf of the Village.
:3. Warren Shultz - Southwest Sanitary Sewer District Ground Breaking.
Councilman Shultz presented a shovel used in the ground-breaking
4L ceremony for the Southwest Sanitary Sewer District, which shovel was
used in laying the first pipe of the main trunks of that District.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Utility Easement Vacation - McKinley First Addition Judd Ringer Corp
Mr. Arthur Miller moved, Mr. Paul Redpath seconded that the Village
Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance vacating utility easement
on McKinley 1st Addition. The motion carried.
IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Village of Chanhassen - Notice of Zoning Hearing.
Mr. Hite reported that the Village of Chanhassen had notified the Village
of Eden Prairie the hearing was to be held on the re-zoning of a piece of
property located in the Village of Chanhassen, but which was originally
part of Eden Prairie Township.
Mr. Warren Shultz moved, Mr. Paul Redpath seconded, that Mr. Hite, on
behalf of the Village, together with Mr. Ralph Nesbitt and Mr. Don Brauer,
if he thought it appropriate, appear at the hearing and ask the Village of
Chanhassen to reconsider their action in light of the proposed zoning
plan of the Village of Eden Prairie. The motion carried.
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�. �:arreTl Carlson and Hope Lindman - Request for Nobile Home Permits.
Mr. Warren Carlson and Mrs. Hope Lindman filed formal applications for
mobile home permits. Upon recommendation from t,r. Hite, Mr. Paul Redpath
moves, Mr. Warren Shultz seconded, that the applications he referred to
the Village Manager and the Village Attorney for study and report at
either the December 20th, 1968, meeting, or no later than the January
loth' 1969, meeting. The motion carried.
C. McAllister Properties and Mr. Jack Kelly - Objections to Mobile Horne
Development.
The NcAllister properties and Jack: Kelly letters relative to the fore-
oing application were placed on file.
;;. Tonka Kennels - Notice of Contract Rate Increase.
The Village Manager reported that Tonka Kennels were seeking, a rate
increase on the charges of handling dogs for the calendar year 1969.
tdarren Shultz moved, Arthur Miller seconded, that the rate increase
request be tabled until Mr. Hite reports. The motion carried.
E. Village of Excelsior - 1969 Fire Service Contract.
,1r. Hite reported that the Village of Excelsior had submitted their
fire contract for the calendar year 1969 but that he is hopeful that
the Village can service the area covered by the Excelsior contract for '
at least a portion of the year. He further reported that Hopkins would
like to discontinue their contract but that they will continue until
such time as the Village can take over the portion of the Village served
by the City of Hopkins. Action on the Excelsior contract was deferred
until January 14th.
F. Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board - 1969 Poor Relief Contract.
Resolution No. 252 was presented by Mr. Hite. On a roll call vote, '
all voted in favor of the resolution. There were no nayes.
The resolution was adopted.
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V. AWARD OF BID
A. Used 23,000 lb G.V.W. Dump Truck.
Mr. Hite recommended that the bid submitted by Leslie Hansen for a
23,000 pound used dump truck be rejected. Warren Shultz moved, Paul
Redpath seconded, that the bid be rejected and the performance check '
he returned. The motion carried. This was done with the thought and
expectation that bids would be taken on a new truck during the
calendar year 1969. '
V1. RECOMMENDATIONS A14D REPORTS
A. Acquisition of Jarrett Property.
Pursuant to the discussions that have been carried on, Mr. Hite
recommended the purchase of the Lorman Jarrett property which consists
of approximately 33 acres. Mr. Jarrett was present and Mr. Hite had in
his possession an executed Purchase Agreement signed by the Jarretts. %`
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After c:i:,cussion, Paul Redpath moved, Arthur Miller seconded, that
the Village Enter intc such a contract as presented, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and that the Village Manager
De authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Village. It
was ul.derstood and agrced that the owner would not have permission to
nir:e the lead on the premises, but woulc'_ have permission to move the
sheds. The vote was unanimous.
tii.7ih Jensity Developmer ewerage Policy.
t;wc,iscussion of ('Mr. hite's memo crated i ovember 26, 1968 , on high
dcn;;ity .sewer policy was conducteu. Tide ;Mayor indicated he woula like
"wet industry" rdefineu a little bit better as well as what is meatit
%y "hi7h density". after discussion, Paul Redpath mover , Warren
:�`.hu1tz seconded, that the Villa e Attorney and the Village ? anar*er
cooperate in ::raftin^ of a resolution containln; the sense of i1r. Iiite 's
I"tCO`^^c'riC:: i 10i1 <1nLi hayor Cstencclt' s :i12, ?estions. The :'iutior ramie(. .
C.. Authority to Purchase Automoi)ile.
. _,etc; rC:co:i,munueii tn(? acceptance of :;lCls taken by the County tilrough
t:ie c'r��cperative 'riciclin_( Act of a 1969 Plymouth in the total sum of
al,d2.68. Paul Redpath movea, Arthur ?Miller seconded, that the above
car !)e purchased. On a roll call vote, al,. Y1'nSeLt VotEed in favor of
(2 reco::u,ienaiation.
.i t`q—;,rov=al o� Cc, , 0- 1 <3nC: 1'., ery i3ius
•:1LE? rE'GO'li'P_nLieLl that r.IC:C:Or:tlnr? to thy? bids taken jJ'! the County
tt:7'Q I Ci the Cooperative procedures ti at the low hit: of American 4
+il :or:: zany for gas in the of .1985 per Tallon and .diesel and
:1E catll:t' fuel i;i the a :oust of .124 per ,.--allon a3ne the �irant hattery hid
':e acceDteu. Marren Shut,:z :;loved , Arthur filler seconded, that the
l�ovc, r��r..amT ,errlc,atiL�a bo acce.r?teci and upon roll call, all vote(; in
favor.
1968-1969 P�irk hand Purchase Progra;,h - Recoa::,lendation of Park and
T�eci•2ation Co;;imission.
N?r. Bite reported on the recommendation of the Park and Recreation
ion anti indicated that the 1968 acquisitions would he of Round
Lake , Staring Lake, and Anderson Lake. In 1969 the emphasis would be
cjr Staring and Anderson -- these would be acquired through, primarily,
t ,e use of LAI COii and .Mate Aid monies. After discussion, Paul Redpath
roveC:, :warren Shultz seconded, they accept the Park and Recreation
Commission recommendation. The motion carried. Warren Shultz moved,
Arthur Fuller seconded, that we authorize Mr. Hite to get options on
the land involved in the 1968-1969 program. The .,lotion carried.
F. Minnesota Ifighway Department Protect Status Report.
11r. Bite had furnished the Village with a report relating to the status
of the highways, which was dated December 3, 1968.
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G. Appointment of Engineering Assistant.
Mr. Hite announced the appointment of Gene Schurman as engineering;
assistant for the Village, who is to commence work January 2, 1969.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. No. 252 Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board - 1969 Poor Relief
Contract.
Mr. Hite presented the annual renewal resolution of the Suburban
Hennepin County .Relief isoard. Warren Shultz moved, Arthur Miller
seconded, that Resolution 11o. 252 relating to the Village becoming a
part of the District for the calendar year 1969 be approved.. All
members of the Council voted in favor.
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VIII. FINANCES k
A. Approval of Claims #5739-5827.
Warren Shultz moved, Paul Redpati seconded that vouchers #5749-5827
be approved. The motion carried. J�
B. November 30, 1968 Financial Statement. !
The Novenwer 30, 1968 fiancial statement was accepted.
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C. December 10, 1968 Cash Statement.
ILThe December 10, 1968 cash statement was accepted.
XI. ADJOUWIMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Odmor Skjel stad, Clerk