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EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 14, 1971 7:30 p.m., Village Mali
Members present were: Mayor Osterholt, Councilmen Nesbitt, Lieb, Haugen and
Redpath. Also present were Manager George C. Hite, Village Attorney Marian
Perbix, Finance Director John Frane and Clerk Edna Holmgren.
I. PRESENTATION OF MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED 1972„2 PROGRAM BUDGET
The Village Manager presented his recomm. nded 1972 Program Budget to the
Council. The budget as reconmended would increase the tax rate 1.7 mi i l s
over 1971. He stated that the recommended mill rate of 30.57 represents an
estimated 1972 tax on a 590,000 home of $76 per year or 210 a day for
Village needs or a S5 increase over 1971.
Mayor Osterholt commended the Manager for a job well done and to pass his
appreciation on to the members of the staff who helped to prepare the Program
Budget.
The Mayor then asked that the matter be placed on the Council agenda for
September 28th at which time persons with comments or questions regarding the
budget would have an opportunity to be heard.
It. NI�SOUST i OTH AND !!a. 1971 a
A motion was made by Mr. Haugen to approve the minutes of August 10th as
published. Mayor Osterholt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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A motion was made by Mr. Haugen to approve the minutes of August 24th as
published. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
121, PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Mrse Donna�hnsone R99uest_fo,Saitary SSW in I�staate.
Mrs. Johnson by letter advised the Council of difficulty she was having with
her on site sewerage system and requested that the Council extend sewer Into
the Westgate area. The Manager was requested to inquire if any other residents
were having problems to see how widespread the problem might be in her areap
contact Mrs. Johnson and report back to the Council.
Be Hennepin County Sheriff. Activity Report for JgNerythggh.Juty.
Captain Art Rohien.
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Sergeant Jack Hacking introduced Captain Art Rohl en to the Councils, then
presented the semi-annual report of all investigations, calls and complaints
handled by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office - Criminal and Traffic
Divisions for the Village of Eden Prairie during the period of January through
July. 'Junk Cars" were discussed as to what constituted one and methods of
handling the complaints. Sergeant Hacking stated that he would check into the
problem and report back to the Manager. Jim Brown appeared requesting that
the "No Hunting" signs be put up again as the hunting season nears. The
Manager stated that this would be done.
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Mayor Osterholt thanked Sergeant backing and Captain Rohien and congratulated
them and their men for the excellent job they were doing for the community.
C. Pat Kennedy. Area Director-Hennepin County Agricultural Soil a
Conservation District.
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Mr. Kennedy presented a series of slides showing areas of soil erosion in
the Village and discussed steps that could be taken to overcome some of the
problems.
The Mayor asked what recommendations Mr. Kennedy would suggest to aid the
Village. He stated that the Conservation District would be willing to
work with the Planning Commission in reviewing plans for proposed developments
and any other areas where the Village :night seek help.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Kennedy for appearing with his presentation and
suggestions.
D. Qr. Ben,eofenkam., Mental Health 6 Detoxif i catt on Faci 1 itios.
Dr. Bofenkamp appeared to propose that Eden Prairie should endorse the proposal
for a Mental Health & -)etoxification Facility at Fairview Southdale and that
he would be willing to serve on the board as a representative from the Village,
The Mayor thanked him for the interest he has taken in the Village and that the
Council would appreciate the time and effort that he would give serving an the
board. Dr. Bofenkamp also stated that he would endorse a similar proposal for
facilities at the Methodist Hospital to serve the western suburbs.
i He stated that he thought that the Village should set up an Advisory Board of
Health in Eden Prairie and that he would meet with the Hennepin County Board of
Health in regard to this matter and report back to the Manager. The Council
agreed that this should be done.
E. Oak Manor Co. Rezoning Application. Hearing Date.
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A motion was made by Mr. Lieb to set a hearing date on September 28th for the
Oak Manor rezoning. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
F. Metropolitan Council Notice of September,23rd Meeting ,in Heins•
The Mayor encouraged the Council to attend the September 23rrd meeting of the
Metropolitan Council at 7:30 p.m. in the Hopkins City Hall .
G. Eden Prairie Legion Association, licati for Liguor License,
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A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to grant application for a club liquor license
to the Eden Prairie Legion Association. Mr. Haugen seconded. Ali voted aye.
Motion carried.
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IV. RECCOOMM_ENOATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Fiscal Agent for September 28th Public Improvement Bond-.Sale.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve Ehlers S Associates as Fiscal Agent
for the September 28th Public Improvement Bond Sale. Mr. Lieb seconded. On
roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Be Luther Way Storm Sewer. Public Improvement Hearing Date.
A motion was made by Mr. Haugen to set a hearing date on October 26th for
the Luther Way Storm Sewer Improvement. Mr. Redpath seconded. All voted
aye. Motion carried.
C. Referendum on Sp 1 i t Liquor. Resolution-No.- 452.
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A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to adopt Resolution No. 452 setting November
2nd for a Referendum on Split Liquor. Mr. Huagen seconded. Motion carried.
D. Lease of Kopesky Property.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the Lease-Rental Understanding
between the Village and Harold M. Jessen, Jr. for property located at 8610
Timber Trail . Insurance provisions will be added covering the property but
not the contents. Mr. Redpath seconded. On roil call, all voted aye. Motion
carried.
E. Golf Course Feasibi l i tK Study, Resolution No.,r4_5_3.
A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to adopt Resolution No. 4S3 providing for a
joint and mutual agreement between the City of Minnetonka, City of Hopkins r
and the Vi l l age of Eden Prairie for a feasibility study for the devel opm of
of golf courses to serve the three areas. Mr. Lieb seconded. On roll call,
all voted aye. Motion carried.
F. Crosstown Hi hwa Extension, Request Holasek for RegMideratignS
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Consideration of this matter was continued to the September 28th meeting.
G. Policy on Spec,i_a1, Assessment Fund Balances.
Finance Director John Frane reviewed this matter with the Council. A decision
was continued to a future meeting.
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H. Metro Sewer Board 1972 Cost A_t 1ggat i ons.
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The Manager reviewed the Metro Sewer Board 1972 Cost Allocations approved at
the September 9th Metro Council meeting.
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I. Round Lake Park Shelter.
A motion was made by Mr,, Haugen to accept a building approximately 26 x 25
feet in size donated by the Hennepin County Vo-Tec School and to authorize
its being moved to a site at Round Lake. It will be used for a worming house
and storage building. The Eden Prairie J.C. Is have donated $400 toward the
estimated cost of $1,000 for moving and setting up this building. Mr. Redpath
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
The Manager was requested to send a letter to the J.C. 's expressing the
Villages appreciation for their donation.
J. Traffic Regulations on Public Properties. Ordina, pcce No. 60, AAmen_e „nt
to Ordinance No. 65. First Reading.
A motion was made to adopt the first reading of Ordinance Ho. 160. Mr. Haugen
seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
K. Administrative ActioonProoerty Divisions. rd�cs No.& 161,_ Awan_4m t
-o Ordinance No. 99a
The Manager reviewed this Ordinance with the Council and stated that he would
place it on a future agenda.
V. FI NAKU S
A. Audit, of Claims_2200through9314.
A motion was made by Mr. Redpath to approve claims 9200 through 9314 for payamt.
Mr. Haugen seconded,, 0n roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
9. Cash f. Investment Reports Qate3l &gust 31 st Seotgftr 14 i 9ZL.
Finance Director John Frane reviewed these reports for the Council.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P-rl,
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Edna M. Ho Wien, C er