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City Council - 06/27/1967 - Village Meeting COUNCIL MEETING 27 June, 1967 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Osterholt. PRESENT WERE: David W. Osterholt , Mayor James C. Brown, Clerk Alvin Bren Arthur Miller uenti K. r-"od Eng4neer 4 T ITEM 6-23-67 INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Rev. Arthur Emerson of the Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church and the audience joined the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag. ITEM 6-24-67 MINUTES OF 6-13-67 There was a correctioTi in the minutes which had been distributed. In Mr. Redpath's report, an "1" had been left out of a word and instead of pay it should have been play. The official minutes were correct. Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Alvin Bren to approve the minutes as corrected. f ITEM 6-25-67 VOUCHERS Motion was made by Alvin Bren, seconded by Paul Redpath to approve Vouchers 4228 through 4240 for payment. The motion carried. ITEM 4-20-67 NORTHERN STATES POWER Mr. Gary Welk represented Northern States Power and presented final plans and profiles for the 115 KV line and the 69KV line serving the Westgate Substation. Mr. Wood had previously gone over the plans and felt they had complied with the ; Council's request for alterations. f Mr. Wood had one question of Mr. Welk's and that was the site distance on the 115KV line. Mr. Welk said that this would be a minimum of 30 feet above the ground and that the National Electric Code required only 26 feet minimum. They t had re-adjusted the alignment to correspond to the request of certain property owners. He stated now the only problem was price in certain sections and this the Council was not involved with. Motion was then made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Arthur Miller to approve the alignment and authorize the issuance of a building permit for the 115KV line as shown on Northern States Power Company plans # 33197 and the 69KV line as shown on Northern States Power Company plans # 31504 on file at the Eden Praj+i:e Village Hall. The motion carried. COUNCIL MEETING 2 27 June, 1967 Mr. Gary Welk expressed the thanks of NSP for the fine cooperation of the village personnel and Council on this matter. ITEM 6-6-67 MINNETONKA SEWER PROGRAM Councilman Paul Redpath who is the Eden Prairie representative to the sewer meetings along with Virgil Muller reported to the Council that Minne- tonka had pledged $5,000.00 for the study, Eden Prairie $1,500.00, Hopkins $1,000.00 and Deephaven $100.00. He also stated that the entire Eagle Creek Township official body was in attendance at the meeting and were pleased with the results so far. He stated that they were willing to cooperate and work with the group as they felt they would be involved in this situation shortly and would require sanitary facilities in their area. The attorneys for the various bodies are to meet on Friday, the 30th of June to draft a resolution setting up the organization. This will then be presented to the various Councils for adoption. ITEM 6-8-67 ROAD AND BRIDGE 1. Gravel Roads. Mr. Quentin Wood presented a list of the roads which would be graveled. This list is included with the minutes. He stated that some of the roads would only be graveled in certain stretches where the gravel was needed and not the entire road. The list included almost all of the gravel roads within the village. 2. Seal Coating. Mr. Quentin Wood presented to the Council the roads which he felt should be seal coated this year. These are the Prairie Shores, Sterling Field, Paradise Valley, Kutcher's First and King's Court Second. The reason for these part- icular roads being chosen is that they were to have been seal coated as part of the original procedure when they were black topped and this has yet to be done and it is time that these roads were seal coated. lie also suggested that we include with this a portion of Duck Lake: Trail which was not seal coated last year, a portion of Valley View Road which was not seal coated last year and to also include in the advertising, Riverview Road. If the bids are too high, the portions of the last three roads or all of them could be eliminated. If the bids are low enough,all three roads could be included. Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Arthur Miller to advertise for bids for seal coating to be taken at the Council meeting on July 25th, 1967. The motion carried. 3. Tires for the FWD. Ray Stodola reported that they required three new tires for the big FWD truck, that he had received or checked into prices and could get them for $191.00 installed. COUNCIL MEETING 3 27 June, 1967 A motion was made by Arthur Miller, seconded by Paul Redpath to authorize Mr. Ray Stodola to purchase three tires and tubes for the FWD from General Tire at $191.00 =nstalled. The motion carried. 4. Garbage. Mr. Ray Stodola reported that there had been considerable breakage of bottles at the Eden Prairie Spring located on Spring Road, that he had placed a receptacle container at this site and felt that this container should be periodically dumped and hauled away. Also there have been some complaints on the Riley Lake Beach. James Brown was to contact the Eden Prairie Sanitation Company and request that they collect the refuse on Monday morning at Riley Beach and periodically collezt from the can at the Spring. ITEM 6-26-67 INFORMATION REQUESTS FROM CITIZENS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mrs. Phyllis Olson requested whether the lawn seed which had been authorized had been purchased and also information on the topographical map. Mrs. Geneva Middleton complained about the Barn noise factor and the drunks. Mrs. Phyllis Olson registered a statement regarding State's statutes on dilapidated buildings. Mr. . Paul Redpath stated that the interior of the Barn was noisy. 3 Mrs. Phyllis Olson wanted to know about the number of calls that had been received on the Barn. In order to bring this to a proper conclusion, it was requested by the Mayor that we put on the agenda for the next meeting to have the owner of the Barn, the Deputy and representatives from the Shetiff's office and the village attorney to discuss this matter. ITEM 6--27-67 LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk reported that he had received a call from the Automobile Association regarding the request for a traffic survey, that the party would be able to meet with the village officials this week, ThwSday or Fridgy. Mr. Quentin Wood was designated as the official representative of the Council to meet with the representative from the State Automobile Association and show him the various aspects where the village has road safety hazards. Members of the Council were encouraged to attend the meeting if possible. Mrs. James Brown also reported a copy of a letter Mr. Bergerud had sent to Commissioner of Highways, John R. Jamisson and Mr. David Osterholt reported that he had talked to Mr. Jamisson regarding Highway 169, that he would be glad to have a meeting with the community as soon as the study of the alternate route had been completed. COUNCIL MEETING 4 27 June, 1967 ITEM 6-13-67 SET-UP LICENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1968 Renewal of the Kenneth Schaitberger license for Dutch' s Resort and the new licenses for Nick Serios, the Branding Iron, and W.J. Simes for the Eden Prairie Golf. Mayor Osterholt reported that the Sheriff had checked the places and individ- uals and given them all very fine recommendations. t Motion was then made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Alvin Bren to approve the applications of .fit Kenneth Schaitberger, for Dutch's Resort, Nick Serios for the Branding Iron and W.J. Simes for the Eden Prairie Golf for the set-up licenses for 1967-68 and authorize the Mayor and. Clerk to sign_. ITEM 5-14-67 ON AND OFF SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSES AND CIGARETTE 6 TOBACCO LICENSES APPLICATIONS FOR NICK SERIOS The applications were presented to the Council. Mr. Arthur Miller moved, seconded by Paul Redpath to grant the licenses for 1967 to Nick Serios for the Branding Iron for the on and off sale for 3.2 beer and cigarette and y� tobacco products. The motion carried. ITEM 6-15-67 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT C3 1. 6 2/ Westgate and Sunset Ridge. Mr. Quentin Wood stated that he had turned all of the information over to Mr. Harlan Perbix, the Village Attorney for legal action as the people would not answer his letters or requests. 3. Sign making equipment. Mr. Wood presented to the Council for their consideration, various types of signs; signs that were made by the process of the Minnesota Mining Oven as used by Mound and the embossed sign that Lyle Sign Company puts out. fi He felt that from an overall standpoint, it would be a better investment for the Village to adhere to a higher standard sign such as the embossed sign the Lyle Sign Company puts out. These do have a reflectorized head on the letters which makes the sign stand out. They are embossed on two sides and securely fastened together so that they present a very neat appearance. The problem with the post has been eliminated as they have gone to a stronger steel post for the sign. It Was also felt that we do not have the space or area or personnel to go into the sign making business at this time. Motion was made by Arthur Miller, seconded by Paul Redpath to advertise for bids for the signs for the Village of Eden Prairie, either installed or de- livered with the reflectorized beads. The bids are to be taken July 25th at the regular Council meeting. W The motion carried. i� .IY COUNCIL MEETING 5 27 June, 1967 4. Layout 8F Minnesota Highway Department. Mr. Don Brauer of Brauer Associates presented to the Council a report and recommendations on Layout 8F as presented to the Village by the Minnesota Highway Department. Mr. Brauer's report covered three areas. The first area was referring to the County State Aid Highway #39 and;#60 interchange with new 169. lie felt that the village should accept this portion of the plan with the stipulation that the Highway Department advise them at the time that they start to purchase the property of the areas that would be left as islands which could cause future problems for the Village. Motion was made by Arthur Miller, seconded by Paul Redpata to accept the portion of try report regarding the 60, 39, 169 interchange. The motion carried. The CSAH 61 interchange. Mr. Brauer felt that they should accept the proposal as submitted by the Highway Department with a stipulation that adequate signing tc advise motorists that there is a grade crossing, the .-� only one within some 15 or 20 miles of freeway at this particular point. Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Alvin Bren to accept Mr. Brauer's report. The motion carried. i As to the future interchange regarding 62 and 169, Mr. Brauer recommended j that the Council not accept the proposals as submitted at this time but ask that they consider the Highway Department going back to alternate "A" provid- ing a full diamond interchange at this interchange area and providing adequate s frontage and access roads into the interchange areas. Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Alvin Bren to adopt the re- commendations as submitted by Mr. Brauer. Motion was then made by Alvin Bren, seconded by Paul Redpath to have the attorney and the engineer draft a resolution regarding Layout 8F to be sub- mitted to the Highway Department. The motion carried. Regarding 169, Engineer Wood and Mr. Osterholt reported that a special meeting had been held at the Village Hall with the representatives from the Highway Department and also Senator Bergerud and Representative Keefe. 6. Bury 6 Carlson. A request was received from Bury Carlson to operate the Swend4een pit until 10:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. After 6:00 P.M. , they would only be loading and hauling. There would be no crusher operations. They had requested that this be granted for a period of sixty days. It was felt that thirty days would be sufficient and if they needed additional time they could request it. Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Arthur Miller to grant a thirty day variance of the mining ordinance to allow Bury 6 Carlson to operate: until COUNCIL MEETI14G 6 27 June, 1967 10:00 P.M. The motion carried. ITEM 6-19-67 CONTRACT WITH BRAUER & ASSOCIATES Areas in the contract or proposal where there had been some discussion or questions from the members of the Council or the Planning and Zoning Com- mission or the Attorney were checked out with Mr. Brauer and all were in agreement on the basic contract. Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Alvin Bren to approve the con- tract for the contract for the comprehensive plan and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign. The motion carried. a Motion was then made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Arthur Miller to approve the Brauer contract for professional services and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign. The motion carried. ITEM 6-28-67 SPRINGSTED COMPANY Mr. Fercerer of the Springsted Company appeared before the Council outlining the services that the Springsted Company would give to the Council should they be designated the official fiscal agents for the Village of Eden Prairie. He also presented a booklet to each member of the Council and a proposal in the form of a contract to the Mayor and stated that he would mail copies to the other councilmembers. He had a very interesting presentation. Mayor Osterholt stated that no action will be taken on his presentation at this time as he had received requests from two other fiscal agents to also make presentations to the Council. G f G MS Q.`f'e�h Treasurer Haugen commented that he felt that Mr. Feuer had a good present- ation and a good service to offer but the village was not quite ready at this time. ITEM 6-29-67 VILLAGE PERSONNEL 1. The Clerk reported that Mrs. Lorraine Raths had completed her ninety days probationary period and he and Mr. Haugen had reviewed her work and both felt that she had done a very excellent job in the position and were recommending that she be given an increase in salary. i t Motion was made by James Brown, seconded by Paul Redpath to increase Mrs. Raths' salary to $2.00 per hour effective July 1, 1967. The motion carried. i 2. Union negotiations. It was felt that a committee should be formed which would go through the pro- posals as made by the Union business agent and prepare information so that the ,r/: COUNCIL MEETING 7 27 June, 1967 Council could make counter proposals. Mayor Osterholt appointed Councilman Paul R:edpath, Clerk James Brown, and Treasurer Rolf Haugen to this committee to report at the July 25th meeting and to set a special meeting with the union people on August 10, 1967. ITEM 6-30-67 DOCTOR MOORE Dr. Moore appeared before the Council to request permission to build a home and an addition on his home in which he would raise chinchillas. He was in an area which was properly zoned. He had permission, in writing, from his neighbors and had received approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion was made by Arthur Miller, seconded by Alvin Bren to approve the permit for raising chinchillas in Dr. Moore's new home. The motion carried. k ITEM 6-31-67 GRANT BASEMAN PERMISSION TO BUILD A DOUBLE BUNGALOW ON AN UNDERSIZED LOT t Mr. Baseman has submitted, in writing, all the information regarding the size of the building and the size of the &ot. The attorney had advised Mr. Miller previously that tUat this variance could be authorized by the Building Inspector. t If necessary, in order to make it official, it was being authorized by the Council. A motion was made by Alvin Bren, seconded by Arthur Miller to grant the variance to Grant Baseman to build a double bungalow on Tract "C" R.L.S. 440, Lot 1, Block 1, Kutcher's First Addition. The motion carried. ITEM 6-22-67 NATIONAL FIRE CODE Mayor Osterholt presented to the Council a copy of the National Fire Code which he requested that the Council prepare an ordinance to adopt this as a standard for the Village. Motion was made by Arthur Miller, seconded by Alvin Bren to instruct the attorney to draft an ordinance adopting the National Fire._ Code for the Village of Eden Prairie. The motion carried. ITEM 6-33-67 TAPE RECORDER There was no report on the tape recorder. ITEM 6-34-67 PLANNING AND ZONING It was brought up to the Council, the Planning and Zoning Board had a problem on which it was felt the Council could make a decision. EMployees of the Village j LZ C] _j S COUNCIL MEETING 8 27 June, 1967 all work for the Council and when one of the Village Boards requests an erployee to prepare a report or to perform some action, it was generally felt the request should be funneled through the Council. A suggestion by one of the Village Boards that an employee do something for the Board is usually met with acquiescence by the employee but a request for action by any of the village employees should be funneled through the Council. Motion was made by Paul Redpath, seconded by Alvin Bren that the meeting be adjourned at 11:41 P.M. The motion carried. f QJam s C. Brown, Cler W ..r f CD s 1 f t