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Ea:I.'N PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 11, 1969 7:30 P.M. Village Hall
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Osterholt. Um Council and
audience joined him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ML24BERS PRLSEM: Mayor Osterholt, Councilmen Haugen and Nesbitt. Also
present were George C. Hite, Village Manager and W. Harlan Perbix, Attorney.
1. M1INUrES OF JANUARY 28 AND 30, 1969.
The minutes of January 28 FaZ 3 , 969 were unanimously approved.
11. PLOLIC HEAMGS
A. IDS & K Bari. George Mauer, Final Plat Approval.
Southside cf ty Ftw #1, Fast of T.H. 169.
George Mauer presented his proposed final two lot plat of the property
immediately to the east of Kleve Heating. Mr. Hite reported that the
Planning Cm=ission had recarmended that the plat be approved. Mr.
Nesbitt moved that the final plat of M & K Addition be approved. Mr.
Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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B. Coach Light Manor. Norman Urxdestad. Set Back Variances. f'
North and South Manor Roads, U-idestad Street.
Mr. iite presented the request of Mr. Norman Urxiestad for set back
variances on the vacant lots in the Coach Light Manor Addition. He
reeairnended that the request for vaiances be granted to the extent
that the hones to be built on the vacant lots would have set backs equal
to those existing on adjacent properties. Mr. Karl and Alfred Kurtz,
owners of properties west of Coach Light Manor, objected to the proposed
variances because of drainage problem. Mr. Nesbitt moved that variances
be granted as requested on all vacant lots except lots 8, 9, 11, and 12
in Block 2 and that further consideration of variances on these four
lots be held until such time as the drainage problem has been given further
consideration. Mr. Iiaugen seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
C. Re lat of Trade R K.L.S. No. 1054. Northern ContnactLg-
Final Pat Approval. South End of Industrial .
F e nal plat was presented by Mr. Hite who reported that the Planning
C araission had reecmrended that it be approved. Road and drainage
easements requested by the Plannin gt on riission were being provided.
Residents of the nearby Kings Forest area asked a number of questions
relative to the proposed road extensions and the probable use of the
property. 14r. Hite explained that the pupose of the road extensions
were to eliminate the two long dead ends now existing in the industrial
area. He noted that none of the industrial roads were proposed to oonnect
with roads serving the nearby residential areas. Mr. Nesbitt moved that
the Re-plat of Track K R.L.S. 1054 be approved subject to the acquisition
of the necessary road and drainage easements. Mr. Haugen seconded.. All
voted aye. Motion carried.
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111. PETITIONS, FEQUES'I'S AND CXYUWICATIONS
A. Metropolitan Council. Notice -of-Review. Chanhassen Community
Growth Plan.
A notice =ran the Metropolitan Council indicating that the Village of
Chanhassen had suUritted their proposed Community Growth Plan to the
Council for review was reviewed. Mr. Hite recamnerxded that the Village
of Eder. Prairie request a hearing on the Plan because of a conflict
between the Eden Prairie and the plans regarding land use in the
general area of T.H. 5. Mr. Nesbitt moved that the Village of Eden Prairie
notify the Metropolitan Council that it was requesting a hearing on the
Chanhassen Plan. Mr. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Notion carried.
B. Young America, Inc. Request for Reduction in Dance Hall Police
Supervision.
A letter from Mr. Roslansky, president of Young America, Inc. requesting
permission to have four rather than the currently required five policemen
at each dance was received by the Council. Mr. Hite was instructed to
submit a recommendation an this matter at the February 25th Council meeting.
C. Eden Prairie Volunteer Fire Department. Request for Reccnsi.deration
of Ordinance No. 129.
Chief Ray Mitchell s-Mmitted a petition to the Council on behalf of the
( men of the Eden Prairie Volunteer Fire Department asking for reconsi dera-
tiorn of the Section of Ordinance #129 which designated the Village Manager
as the appointing authority for Fire Department Officers. Messrs. Hite
and Perbi x explained the reasons for their initial recommendations cn
Ordinance *129 noting particularly that the change in the File Department
appointments was one of a number of changes in Village procedures resulting
from the change to the Council-Mmoger form of govez-nment. Mr. Hite also
indicated that although the Volunteer Fire Department was providing a very
valuable community service to the Village, the Village Council has the
final responsibility of providing adequate fire protection for the
co munity. In exercising this responsibility it had by Ordinance created
tine Volunteer Fire Department and the tax funds necessary to operate the
department. He noted that administrative control, includirng the selection
and supervision of employees, of all department screated by the Council was
by statute the responsibility of the Village Manager. Chief Mitchell and
Assistant Chief Anderson indicated that the men in the department felt very
strongly that they should be able to dzoose their own officers through their
elective process and that in consideration of the fact that the men were
volunteering their time to the Village it dial not seem necessary to have
tte-se appointment smade by the Village Manager. Mr. Haugen moved that the
request for reconsideration be held until the next Council meeting at
wini.c„h time the full Council wouldbe able to give it consideration. Lacking
a second the motion failed. Mr. Nesbitt then moved that the Council
re-affirm their action of January 28th, adopting Ordinance #129. Mr.
Osterholt seconded. All voted aye. Notion carried. Mr. rtaugen noted that
he had voted for the motion so he would be in the position to ask for
re-consideration at the next meeting.
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IV.FECU44UMATICNS AND REPORTS
A. Heidelberg Addition. Final Plat�roval.
Mr. Nesbitt moved that the final plat of Heidelberg Addition be approved.
Mr. Haugen serxrx3ed. All voted aye. Notion carried.
B. Sale of $875,000 S.S.S.D. Bonds
Mr. Hite rec=rended that the Vill5geproceed with the sale of the $875,000
bond issue -appresentsng the Village's share of current S.S.S.D. sewer
construction. He said that the Village of Eden Prairie was obligated by
agreement to provide this money. Mr. Nesbitt moved that Resolution #263
authorizing the sale of $875,000 of S.S.S.D. Luis be approved. Mr. Haugen
seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
C. Citizen's Advisory Commission - LIME Osterholt.
Mayor Osterbio t presented is proposal tor aCitizen's Advisory Camiissicn
and reoemmended its establishment. After some discussion, it was agreed
that a resolution establishing a Commission would be prepared for consider-
ation at the meeting an February 25th.
D. Youth i ntments to AdvlsoR Coninission
Mayor t re you s be appointed to the Village
advisory commissions. He suggested that this be accomplished by auend;uents
of the Crdinanees establishing these commissions. Mr. Nesbitt moved that
the Village Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary aent:s to
provide for the addition of tiro youth members to each of the Village's
advisory commissions. Ns. Haugen seconded. All voted aye. Moti cn carried.
E. Human Rights Cannission. Letter to Residents. Pledge.
Rev. Starr addressed the Coun3ilil on behalf of the Village's Hunan Rights
Ccmaission. He said they considered their priva y responsibility to be to
promote good human relations by pramt-ng good attitudes. To do this they
had prepared a human rights pledge and a letter to be sent to all residents i
of the Village asking for their assistance. He asked that the Council sign
the pledge. Mayor Osterholt commended the Camrnissicm for their work and
said he would be pleased to be the first signer of the petition. Messrs.
Haugen and Nesbitt expressed their support for the work of the Ccmnissicn.
The pledge was sided by all present.
G. Tax Legislation. Gross Incase, Itieelage and Admissions.
Mr. Bits explained the proposed gross inocne, heelage and aadmi.ssion tax
proposals as reccmTended by the Metropolitan Section of the league of
Minnesota Municipalities. He also presented same material indicating the
extent of the recent property tax increases within the Village of Eden Prairie
and recommended mended that the Council support the enactment of legislation which
would provide for other non property tax sources. The Council discussed
the proposals at sane length and decided that support for the proposals
should be a matter of individual rather than collective judgement.
H. Park Acquisition. Application for HUD Grant.
Mr. Hite reoacmer ded that the Village sMidlt an application for HUD Open
Space grants. He noted that the LAWCCN program for 1969 had not been as
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well funded as it was in 1968 and suggested that the Village was probably
not going to be as successful in 1969 as it was in 1968 with it's LA CCN
application. He added that sane of ttne properties maw being optioned by
the Village had options expiring before July 1, 1969 and that it was
important that the Village proceed with the HUD grant now if it were to
have ac ney available by that date. Mr. Haugen moved that the Village
Manager be authorized to submit an application for HUD Open Space Grants.
14r. Wesbittiseooncled. All voted aye. Motion carried.
I. 1969 Park Development Program.
51T. H t�a press 's ark Development Program for 1969. The
program prtin.ded for the establishment of a swimming beach and hockey and
skating facilities on the Jarrett property. The program also included funds
for preliminary site planning on a number of proposed elementary schools -
neighborht cx1 park sites. The estimated cost of the Jarrett property
improvements was $40,000. Mr. Hite noted that the Park Development Program
had been reviewed and approved by the Park Cormu ssion. Mr. Nesbitt moved
that the proposed 1969 Park Development Program as submitted by the Village
Manager be approved and that he be authorized to proceed with the design of
these projects. Mr. Haugen seconded. On roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion carried.
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J. 1969 et Revisions
The proposed revisions to the 1969 Budget as submitted by the Village Manager
were reviewed by the Council. Mr. Hite noted that the proposed budget
provided for a number of new or expanded programs as well as some additional
non property tax revenues to off-set their oasis. Mr. Nesbitt moved that
the proposed 1969 Budget Revision; as submitted by the Village Manager on
January 21st be adopted. Mr. Haugen seomided. On roll call vote, all voted
aye. motion carried.
K. Bull Ins ctiern - Joint Nlee with Chanhassen Council.
Mr. Hite submitted a mnemor proposing that the Villages o sen
and Eden Prairie establish a combined building and mechanical inspection
department. He reported that a joint meeting between the two Councils had
been tentatively set for February 17th. The proposal would be discussed at
that time.
V. FINANCES
A. A zt•t and Approval of Vouchers 5945-6030.
ors 59'�t through audited' y-E Council. Mr. Haugen moored
that the ors be approved. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. On roll call, all
voted aye. Motion carried.
B. Cash and Investment - January 31 and Feb 11, 1969.
Mr. Ifite presented the Case� da Investment Report, Jamory n and
F-bruary 11, 1969. The report was accepted by the Council.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Edna M. Ho ren, CleiM