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G August 11, 1964
The Village Council met in room 308 in the Eden Prairie High School
on August 11, 1964 at 8 o'clock p. m.
Present were:
Donald A. Rogers, Mayor James C. Brown, Clerk
Kenneth E. Anderson, Trustee Rolf E. Haugen, Treasurer
Albert L. Bruce, Trustee Archie Carter, Engineer
Alvin J. Bren, Trustee
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rogers.
MINUTES
The minutes of the July 29th meeting are to be corrected as follows:
BIDS FOR BLACKTOPPING & SEAL COATING
This should read "were received" not accepted.
RILEY LAKE BEACH PROBLEMS
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This should read "a fine of up to $100.00".
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�r The minutes of the August 6th meeting were correct as written.
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,{ A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Alvin Bren to
�4 approve minutes as corrected.
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�-- VOUCHERS - APPROVAL
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�- A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Alvin Bren to
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HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK RESERVE
Mr. Russell Zachariason and Mr. Cliff French of the Hennepin County Park
Reserve appeared before the Council and discussed the Anderson Lake proposed
park area. There were some legal questions that had to be resolved before a
final decision could be made.
HIGHWAY #169-494-COUNTY ROAD 60 INTERCHANGE
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Alvin Bren to accept
Mr. Carter's report on this interchange.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Alvir, Bren to ask the
Village Attorney for his legal opinion on condemning or acquiring land, also
ask Midwest Planning & Research, Inc. to submit a report on benefitting prop.
erty at the interchange.
Motion carried.
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August 11. 1964 (Page 2)
EDEN PRAIRIE 66 BLACKTOP PROJECT
Engineer Carter reported on tests made on area involved. Thirty three test
holes showed gravel varied from 0 to 6 inches in thickness for this .22 mile
stretch.
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Albert Bruce to
accept Plehal Blacktopping, Inc.•s bid of $2,828.50 less $150.00 on Eden
Prairie 66 Project 85.36. This is a temporary repair and no additional gravel
base is to be used.
Motion carried.
BELLHURST 1ST ADDITION
Mr. Carter reported that streets had been completed to Village standard and
recommended release of escrow monies less $200.00 pending receipt of and install-
ation of street signs.
A motion was made by Alvin Bren and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to release
all escrow monies but $200.00 in Bellhurst lst Addition and to release escrow
requirements on future building permits in this addition.
Motion carried.
WILLIAM SCHWARTZE - SCENIC 'HEIGHTS
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Mr. Schwartze reported a drainage problem on his lot due to grading done by
Gebco Builders on the adjoining lot.
A motion was made by Alvin Bren and seconded by. Kenneth Anderson to have
Engineer Carter check on this problem.
Motion carried.
MAYOR OLSON - RICHFIELD
Mayor Olson appeared representing the Hennepin County League of Municipalities
to advise the Council that the league had proposals in the mill for action by the
1964 Legislature and asked for our continuing cooperation in league work.
HENRY SCHUTROP - REZONING
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Alvin Bren to set a
hearing date for September 9th for a request to rezone this property to SI and
C2 and reduce size of R2 by this rezoning.
Motion carried.
CHANGE OF SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE
A motion was made by Alvin Bren and seconded by Albert Bruce to change the
f first regular meeting in September to September 9th due to primary election.
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MEETING ATTENDANCE - PLANNING CONSULTANT
A request was made by the Zoning & Planning Commission to have the Planning
Consultant attend their meetings.
It was felt that there were certain problems to be worked out on this
matter.
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded ijy Albert Bruce to hold a
joint meeting with the Council and Zon ftg & Planning Commission on August 21, 1964
with Mr. Henks in attendance.
Motion carried.
STREET NAMES
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to table
the decision on street names until after August 21, 1964.
Motion carried.
NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO.
MR. P. W. RINGGENBERG. AREA MR.
A discussion was held on zones, rates and service. They will check complaints
on poor service. At the present time they are revaluating the area as to service
zones feeling that as zone rates go down subscribers will change to a higher type
of service.
OFFICE FURNITURE FOR VILLAGE HALL
The clerk was instructed to contact P. M. Johnson to get a layout so bids
could be worked out and let.
BLUFF ROAD
Road Commissioner Stodola reported on the condition of this road. It needs
gravel and cutting and buildup at County Road $1. He is to check with the County
to see if they are going to work on that area of County Road #1 and to cut one
area to. improve safety of road and gravel.
RIVERVIEW ROAD
A motion was made by James Brown and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to change
minutes in the July 14th meeting to read 35 miles per hour instead of 30 miles
per hour.
Motion carried
KUCERA PROPERTY - HEARING
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to adjourn
this hearing until September 9, 1964.
Motion carried. I
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SEARS LYONS - APELICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE
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A motion was made by James Brown to table this application with the
other ones.
BALLOT BOXES
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Albert Bruce to
authorize the Clerk to purchase 6 ballot boxes at $11.25 each.
Motion carried.
WELL INSPECTOR
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to
have Richard Bren act ar Well Inspector in addition to his duties as Building
Inspector.
' Motion carried.
JOP VIEW ACRES - WATER SYSTEM
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by James Brown to hire
Rieke-Carroll & Associates as Consulting. Engineers for the Village on this
matter with the fee to be paid by Wal-Don Builders. There were 4 ayes and
1 abstain. .;a�� ;t.�a,...
Motion carried.
BUILDING CODE CHAFES
Building Inspector Bren reported that there was an area in the building
code that he would like to see stren�hened. He was instructed to prepare a
report on all areas he felt were too weak so an enabling ordinance covl.d be
worked out.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p- m.
Jaines C. Brown, Clerk