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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 01/28/1969 - Village Meeting MINUTES '. EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL Tuesday, January 28, 1969 7:30 P.M. Village Hall The invocation was given by Councilman Warren Shultz, followed by the audience joining with Mayor Osterholt in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present were: Mayor David Osterholt, Paul Redpath, Rolf Haugen, Ralph Nesbitt, Warren Shultz. George C. Hite, Village Manager. I . MINUTES OF JANUARY 7 AND 14, 1969 The minutes of January 7 and January 14, 1969 were unanimously approved upon motion by Mr. Nesbitt and seconded by Mr. Redpath. II . APPOINTMENTS A. Industrial Commission. Mayor Osterholt reported that he had discussed these appointments with the Chairman of the Industrial Commission who had advised that all of the members whose terms were now expiring with the exception of Mr. Bob Gibson had indicated that they would like to serve another term. Mr. Nesbitt moved that Messrs. J. Gordon Campbell, James Cardinal, Cortland Haupt, and H. Larry Wilson be re-appointed for a one year term and that Mr. Harold Jenkins be appointed to fill the expired term of Mr. Bob Gibson. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shultz. Mr. Haugen indicated that he had no objection to the proposed appointments but would ask that Mr. Bill Boecker be considered the next time appointments are under consideration. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. League of Minnesota municipalities Metro Section Breakfast - Feb. 5. Mr. Hite reported that the Metropolitan Section of the League of Minnesota Municipalities would have a breakfast session with the Metropolitan Area Legis- latures on Feb. 5th. All members of the Council indicated that they would attempt to attend this meeting. s B. Re2lat of Tract K. R.L.S. No. 1054 - Northern Contracting Company South End of Industrial Road. Final Plat. On recommendation of Mr. Hite, consideration of this plat was deferred until February 11, 1969 in order that the residents of Forest Knolls area might be appraised of the proposal. 5 Y IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Tax forfeited Lands - Classification and Sale. At the request of Hennepin County, the Village Council approved the non-conserva- tion classification and sale of three tax forfeited pmerties within the Village. This approval is represented by Resolution #260 which was moved for adoption by Mr. Shultz, seconded by Mr. Nesbitt and unanimously carried. r B. Village - School District Cooperative Purchase -- Twedt Pro ert . A proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Eden Prairie and the Eden Prairie School District regarding the joint purchase of the Twedt property was presented by Messrs. Hite and Perbix. The property is located. q r January 28, 1969 Council Minutes Page two l immediately west of County Road 4 and south of West 72nd Street. It contains approximately 76.4 acres. The understanding provided in the Memorandum stipulated that the entire property would be purchased by the School District with the Village itt a later date assuming title to those portions of the property not needed for school construction. The Village would reimburse the School District for the value of this area. The Village lands would be used for park purposes. Mr. Redpath moved that the proposed Memorandum of Understanding be approved on the premise that the property would be purchased through negotiation and that the average per acre price of the property would not exceed $2,000. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. C. Increase in Mileage Allowance from 7t to 9t per mile. Mr. Hite recommended that the mileage allowance p d to employees who use their personal cars for Village business be increased from 7t to 9C per mile. He reported that the 1967 Legislature had increased the allowable mileage rate to 9C. Mr. Shultz moved that the recommendation be approved. Mayor Osterholt seconded. All voted aye. D. Liquor and Tax Legislation. Representative John Keefe, by letter asked the Village Council to indicate its position on various legislative proposals now under consideration, particularly those involving Metropolitan. taxes. Mr. Hite briefly explained the proposed gross income, wheelage, and admission and motel ta::es as proposed by the Metro- politan Section of the League of Minnesota Municipalities. He indicated that he would get additional material on these taxes for the Council to consider. The Council also considered proposed legislation which would permit municipal- ities to operate both municipal off-sale stroes as Well as issue private on-sale licenses. It was noted that the enactment of such legislation would not commit the Village to such an operation but would merely provide another option for consideration. Mr. Redpath moved for the adoption of Resolution #261 which would support the enactment of "split liquor" legislation by the State Legislature. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. All voted aye. E. T.H. 169-212 Alignment Position. j The Council discussed the matter of the Highway 169-212 alignment. Mr. Hite noted that it was difficult to react to proposed new a ifgr.ments in that none had been specifically located, but that any change from the already approved alignment would not only create some problems for the Village in its implemen- tation of the recently adopted Comprehensive Guide Plan, but would also delay the date of construction of this badly needed facility. Mayor Osterholt commented that the Minnesota Highway Department and all others involved in the current deliberation should be made fully aware of the Eden Prairie history in the 169-212 matter. Mr. Haugen moved the adoption of Resolution #262 which relates the past 169-212 alignment deliberation and re-emphasizes the problems and inconvenience that changes in the highway alignment would present for the Village of Eden Prairie. Mr. Nesbitt seconded the motion. All voted aye. i January 28, 1969 Council Minutes Page three V. ORDINANCES A. No. 128. Drainage Easement Vacation - McKinley Addition. Second Reading. Mr. Haugen moved the adoption of finance No. 11M which vacates certain drainage easements in the McKinley Addition. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted aye. The motion carried. B. No. 129. Assigning Certain Licensing, Permit and Appointive Powers to Manager. Second Reading Mr. Shultz moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 129 which assigns certain licensing, permit and appointive powers to the Village Manager. Mr. Nesbitt seconded the motion. Attorney Perbix stated that the intent of the ordinance was to bring all of the existing Village ordinances into compliance with the Minnesota Statutes governing Council-Manager government. Mr. Hite was asked if the amendment to Ordinance No. 97 whereby the Chief, Assistant Chief and Fire Marshall would be appointed by the Manager had been discussed with the Fire Department. He replied that he had discussed the possibility of such a change with the Chief and Assistant Chief and that it was clear that the Fire Department would rather elect their Chief than have him appointed. He noted that the Council bore the responsibility of providing ` adequate fire protection for the Village and that the !tanager was charged by law with the responsibility of administrative control of any and all depart- ments and divisions created by the Council. He added that he intended to rely heavily on the recommendations of the men in the Fire Department in making these appointments. All voted aye on Mr. Shultz motion. Motion Carried. VI. FINANCES A. Approval of Vouchers 5919 through 5934. Payroll. Vouchers 5919 through 5934 were audited by the Council and approved upon motion by Mr. Haugen and second by Mr. Nesbitt. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. 771. Edna M_._M1Tigren,, CleWk ` M C MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL Thursday, January 30, 1969 7:30 P.M. Village Hall The meeting was called to order by Mayor Osterholt. There was no invocation or pledge. a Members present were: Mayor David Osterholt, Paul Redpath, Rolf Haugen, Ralph Nesbitt, Warren Shultz. George C. Hite, E Village Manager. 4 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE 4 Mr. Hite presented the proposed new zoning ordinance for the Village of Eden Prairie. He noted that the ordinance had been recommended to the 3 Council by the Eden Prairie Planning Commission and that it was intended 1 to replace the existing Ordinance #8. Copies of the proposed ordinance were made avilable to all in attendance. Mr. Hite then went through the ordinance, page by page, and explained its content. Mayor Osterholt noted that the proposed ordinance represented a culmination of many months of work by the Planning Commission and the Planning Consultant, Mr. Don Brauer. He expressed the gratitude of the Council for their efforts. He suggested that a meeting be arranged between the Village Council and the School Board for a joint consideration of the proposed ordinance be scheduled for 7:30 P.M. , February 24, 1969 at the Eden Prairie Village Hall. All voted aye. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Edna M. Holmgren, Cleet i