City Council - 11/10/1964 - Village Meeting November 10, 1964
The Council held the first meeting in the new Village Hall on
November 10, 1964 at 8 o'clock p. m.
Present were:
Donald A. Rogers, Mayor James C. Brown, Clerk
Kenneth. E. t nderson, Trustee Rolf E. Haugen, Treasurer
Albert L. Bruce, Trustee Edna M. Holmgren, Bookkeeper
Alvin J. Bren, Trustee W. Harlan Perbix, Attorney
Archie Carter, Engineer
ORDER. OF BUSINIESS:
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A motion was made by Alvin Bren and seconded ry Albert Bruce to accept
the minutes of the October 28th meeting with the following correction:
Road Grader
"By Council" should be added to the motion.
Motion carried.
VOUCHERS i
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A :notion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Alvin Bren to
approve vouchers #1887 through #1963 for payment.
Motion carried.
E. P. JR. COLLEGE SITE COMXITTEE
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to
accept the report by the Eden Prairie Junior College Site Committee.
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Motion carried.
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LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
K. A. SCHAITBERGER
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Albert Bruce to
table the liquor license application for K. A. Schaitberger and place on file
in the Village office.
Motion carried.
BIDS—DUMP TRUCK & PLOW
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to
receive the bids for a dump truck and plow.
Motion carried.
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PITS-TRACTOR.,, MOWER, SWEEPER
A motion was made, by Albert Bruce and seconded by Alvin Bren to receive
the bids on the tractor, mower and sweeper.
Motion carried.
POST OFFICE IN EDEN PRAIRIE
Mr. Cecil Sundquist from the Hopkins Postoffice and Mr. Murphy from the
Regional Office appeared to present proposals for postal identification in
Eden Prairie and combining service from the Excelsior and Chaska Postoffices
with the Hopkins' Postoffice. Patrons in these two areas will be contacted by
the Postoffice in order to express their wishes in the matter. It was suggested
that a business establishment in Eden Prairie could be used for a contract station
with the name of "Eden Prairie" being used as an address instead of Hopkins, Chaska,
Excelsior, etc. but service would still originate from Hopkins. The Council ex-
pressed their approval of these suggestions.
TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR VILLAGE HALL
A motion was made by Alvin Bren and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to have the
following service installed immediately in the Village Hall:
Two phones upstairs with hold on both phones.
One extension downstairs.
Eight pick-up buttons.
Color-Black.
Motion carried.
RESEARCH ROAD LOTS
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Mr. Orlan Narr appeared in regard to a building permit for a lot on Research
Road. There is a question about water dispensation when the drive-way is com-
pleted because of the steep grade of the road. Attorney Perbix will contact
Attorney William S eltz in regard to this matter.
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FOREST KNOLLS-FINAL PLAT j
A motion was :Wade by Alvin Bren and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to accept
the_ final plat of Forest Knolls and standard road contract and authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to sign.
Motion carried.
TRANSFER OF ESCROW MONIES
KINGS COURT 3RD TO FOREST KNOLLS
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Alvin Bren to acknowledge
receipt of letter from Joe Semrad dated November 4. 1964 in regard to the transfer
of funs as .follows:
Transfer of $1,776.12 from Kings Court 3rd to Forest Knolls leaving
a balance of $324.18 in Kings Court 3rd for seal coating.
Motion carried.
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E. L . PEARSON PROPERTY
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Alvin Bren to
to approve the preliminary plat of the Pearson Property. There were 4 ayes
and 1 nay by Albert Bruce.
Motion carried.
REPORT ON HIGHWAY #169 AND COUNTY ROAD 18
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Alvin Bren to refer
reports on Highway 169 and County Road 18 to the Zoning & Planning Commission
for study.
Motion carried.
PARK & RECREATION SURVEY
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by James Brown to authorize
expenditure of approximately $50.00 for a Park and Recreation Survey to be
undertaken by the Recreation Surveys class of the University of Minnesota under
the supervision of Mr. John Schulta.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF "STANDARDS FOR MUNICIPAL
RECREATION AREAS"
A motion was made by James Brown a:iu seconded by Albert Bruce to authorize
the purchase of five copies of the publication "Standards for Municipal Recreation
Areas" with one copy for the Village office files.
Motion carried.
RILEY LAKE BEACH BOUNDARIES
The Council instructed the Clerk to request the County Surveyor for a
survey of Riley's Lake Beach in regard to boundaries and road.
MUNICIPAL COURT-FURNITURE
A motion was made by Donald Rogers and seconded by Albert Bruce to authorize
purchase of furniture for the Municipal Court in the new Village Hall in the
amount of $420.00.
Motion carried.
CONTRACT-CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK
Virgil Muller appeared requesting signature on the contract with Hanson
Construction Co, this was done.
ORDINANCE NO. 53
A motion was made by Kenneth Anderson and seconded by Albert Bruce to j
adopt Ordinance #53 amending Well Ordinance No. 43. 1
Motion carried. !
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SOUTHWEST SEWER
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Alvin Bren to authorize
expenditure of up to 100 per capita for co-action with other suburbs in the
metropolitan sewer pro?ect.
Motion carried.
SALARY-CLERK
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Kenneth Anderson to in-
crease the salar;r of the Village Clerk from $100.00 per month to $125.00 effective
January 1, 1965.
Motion carried.
ELECTION DECEMBER 8, 1964 - FILINGS
The following filings have been received in the Clerk's office as of closing
at midnight on November 10, 1964:
Council.rnan.. ..Alvin J . Bren, Robert M. Ackerman
Clerk.. ..... . .James Co Brown
Constable.. . ..Leslie W. Kopesky
LIQUOR PETITION
A motion was made by Alvin Bren and seconded by James Brown to acknowledge
receipt of the petition by ten citizens to place the liquor question on the ballot
at the December 8, 1964 Village Election. Attorney Perbix was requested to prepare
a ballot on this.
Motion carried.
MEETING DATES IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Donald Rogers to set the
following Council meeting dates:
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Tuesday, November 24th
Wednesday, December 9th
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Motion Carried.
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POLICY - USE OF VILLAGE HALL
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A motion was made by Donald Rogers and seconded by Kenneth Anderson that it
will be the policy that the Village Hall will be used for Village business only
and that no furniture will be taken from the building.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Albert Bruce and seconded by Alvin. Bren to adjourn the
meeting at 12:10 a. m.
J es C. Brown, Clerk
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