City Council - 07/11/1972 - Village Meeting MINUTES
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EDEW PRAIRIE VILLAGE COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 11 , 1972 7: 30 P.M. , Village Hall
Members present were: Mayor Paul R. Redpath, Councilmen Nesbitt,
McCulloch and Councilwoman Meyers. Also present was Village Manager
George C. Mite, Village Attorney Harlan Perbix and Clerk Edna tiolmgren.
I. MINUTES OF JUNE 13 AND 27, 1972
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to approve the June 13th minutes as
written. Mrs. Meyers seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to approve the June 27th minutes with
the following correction and addition:
E. St . John's Wood, Page 4, Paragraph 2. Mrs. Meyers questioned the
impact of lower project density; that there ivas no pool in the
original plans and the inclusion of a swimming pool on the cost
per unit. Mr. Gustafson stated, etc.
E. License Application List Dated June 27th, Faye 5.
Plumbing & Sewer Licenses.
J. McClure Kelly Co. - J. L. Kelly
With these corrections, Mr. McCulloch seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Mitchell Heights Sanitary Sewer. Resolution No. 540.
The Manager presented and reviewed the proposal for Sub-Trunk Sanitary
Sewer in the Mitchell Heights area. The estimated cost of the project
is $248,733 for 1 ,273 units with a proposed assessable cost per unit
of $19F. 39.
The Manager stated that the project would serve three parcels, Shelter
Development, Parcel 4500 containing 515 units, Rocket Development, Parcel
5000 with 593 units and Iiipp Construction, Parcels 3630 and 2800 with
165 units. He noted that the trunk watermain has been installed on i
Mitchell Road to serve lateral extensions to the area. Mr. Harvey Coleman;
Shelter Development appeared to state that he was concerned about the
layout of the project in regard to location as it cuts across the property.
the method of assigning units and methods of proposed assessment. The
Manager informed Mr. Coleman that sewer could be located on or adjacent
to the parkway and that at the time of the assessment hearing Shelter's
requests would be considered. He stated that he Felt that the proposal
was the least costly design for the three properties. Mr . Coleman asked
as to the two other petitions to improve Atherton Road extension of
water utility. The Manager replied that none will be recommended until
sewer is approved. Mr. Doug Johnson, New Town project stated that he was
in favor of the trunk sewer as proposed and was anxious to begin with
their project. A representative of Hipps Construction stated that they I
were also in favor of the sewer project.
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There being no further questions or comments, Mrs. Meyers made a motion
to close the hearing and adopt Resolution No. 540 authorizing Sub-Trunk t
Sanitary Sewer in the Mitchell Heights area. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All
voted aye. Motion carried.
B. Street Vacations.
1 . Portions of Valley View Road. Resolution No. 541. l
The Manager reviewed a petition for vacation of portions of Valley View
Road by the Eden Land Corp. where the road will be relocated in Edenvale
2nd Addition. Temporary easements have been sent to the Village on these
portions of the road and the now roadway right of way will be dedicated
to the Village when the plat is filed.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to close the hearing and adopt Resolutio:;
No. 51+1 authorizing the vacation of portions of Valley View Road with the
stipulation that the new right of way will be dedicated to the Village
when the plat is filed. Mr. McCulloch seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
2. Portions of Bluff Road. Resolution No. 542.
The Manager reviewed a petition for vacation of portions of Bluff Road
by Wallace Hustad in conjunction with the platting of Creek Knolls.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to close the hearing and adopt Resolutio.
No. 542 authorizing the vacation of portions of Bluff Road. Mrs. Meyers
seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. Portion of Canterbury Lane. Resolution No. 543.
The Manager reviewed a petition by Eden Land Corp. and Richard Mavison
to vacate the north 20 feet of Canterbury lane extending just north of
the Mavison driveway. Mr. Putnam, Planning Assistant stated that the lar
just north of the Mavison property is not zoned and the owner feels that
it is reducing the access by this vacation. The Manager replied that
access could be to County Road 67 on the north and that the property is r
likely to be zoned for residential use as it is situated next to industr:
property and the railroad. lie suggested that the Council might authori z-
the vacation with consideration that if the land to the north is zoned
residential , the road could be opened. Mr. Mavison noted that the neigh;
were concerned about a road extension to Rirch Island if Canterbury Road
is not vacated. A real estate firm representative was concerned that th•
was no pattern of roads in the area and felt that the Village should wai
with the vacation until the 33 acres to the north are zoned.
Mayor Redpath stated that he felt that the Council needed time to work
with the staff on this matter. The Manager replied that the use of the
land to the north of the road should be resoived.
Mrs. Meyers questioned as to who retains ownership when a road is vacate
The Manager replied that it would revert to the adjacent property owners
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A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to continue the hearing until the
July 25th Council meeting. Mrs. Meyers seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
III. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Condon Naenele. Comment on Liquor License Application.
Mr. Rob Naegeie, Jr. appeared to amplify on their request for a liquor
,license at the,-June 27th Council meeting. He stated that they had planned
a restaurant much like Lord Fletchers on their property on liighway 169
and 494. Completion date is set from 16 to 18 months with a $670,000
anticipated building cost.
The Mayor stated that the Village did not have an ordinance for this type
of operation and the Council must set the criteria firs-. The Manager notes
that this was the first application of this type and that the Council must
first adopt an ordinance. tie suggested that this matter be placed on the
next Council work session agenda.
D. Creek Knolls Addition. Final Plat Approval . Resolution No. 537.
The Manager revi eried and recommended Final Plat approval for Creek Knolls
with the following conditions: that the roads are constructed or a
developer 's agreement, a scenic easement - Outlot A as identified in the
Preliminary Plat and easement presented to the Village at the time of
platting and a document identifying the dedicated area of a minimum of
100 feet on each side.
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A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt Resolution No. 537 authorizing
Final Plat approval of Creek Knolls Addition when the appropriate docum-
ents have been drawn and signed before platting. Mr. McCulloch seconded.
A11 voted aye. Motion carried.
IV. RECOMMENDATIOi4S AND REPORTS
A. Proposed Ordinance Reculating Operation of Motorcycles, Mini-Bikes,
and All Terrain Vehicles. Ordinance No. 175. Second Reading.
A second reading of Ordinance No. 175 was held. Several persons expressed
their objections to the exclusion of mini-bikes from the Forest Hills
School /Park property and asked that the Council designate trails in the
Village. Others indicated that mini-bikes were noisey, constituted a
hazard to non-motorized persons using park facilities, were destroying
grasses and causing ruts which could erode the hills.
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A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to adopt the second reading of Ordinance
No. 175 as amended and ordered published; the Park €, Recreation Comnission
be instructed to designate areas on Village Parks which it Feels would be
suitable for mini-bike use. Mr. Nesbitt seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
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8. Brauer & Associates. Engineering Agreements four R_edrock S Baker _Road
Area Public Improvement Projects.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to authorize the Mayor and Manager to
sign the Engineering Agreements for Redrock b Baker Road Area Public
Improvement Projects. Mrs. Meyers seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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C. Proposed Ordinance Amending Traffic Ordinance. Ordinances No. IZ3 and
No. 1714. First Reading.
A motion was made by Mr. Nesbitt to adopt the first reading of Ordinances
No. 173 and No. 174. Mr. McCulloch seconded. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
0. Proposed Southwest Suburban CATV Study Commission. Resolution No. 538*
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to adopt Resolution No. 538 authorizing
the Mayor and Manager to sign a Joint and Cooperative Agreement for a
Southwest Suburban CATV Study Commission to cost $2,000 annually as needed
but not to exceed $20000. Mr. McCulloch seconded. On roll call, all voted
aye. Motion carried.
Two appointments to the Commission will be made at the next Council meeting
on July 25th.
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E. Designation
_ of Acting Village Manager.
Upon the Manager 's recommendation, a motion was made by Mr. McCulloch to
appoint John Frane, Finance Director as Acting Village Manager. Mrs. Meyers
seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
F. Acceptance of 189,270 Federal Grant for Waste Water. Resolution No. 545.
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to adopt Resolution No. 545 accepting the
Federal Grant for the 'Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $890370
• and authorizing the Manager to sign the acceptance. Mr. McCulloch seconded.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
G. Proposed Ordinance Regulating the Moving of Buildings. Ordinance No. 176.
First Reading.
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No.
176. Mr. McCulloch seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
V. FINANCES
A,Audit of Claims 10479 through 10631 .
A motions made byy Mrs. Meyers to approve claims 10479 through 10631
for payment. Mr. McCulloch seconded. On roll call, all voted aye.
Motion carried.
8. Cash & Investment Report Oated July 11 , 1972.
A motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to accept the Cash S Investment Report
dated July llth. Mr. McCulloch seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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AGUIDA ADDITIONS
1 . Don Rippel . Oury-Carlson. Mining License & Permit. County Road 67
Between Baker Road & Railroad.
Don Rippel , representing Bury-Carlson reviewed the application for a
mining license and permit to operate a pit on the east half of the Peters
property in Section 3. The Peters home on 3 or 4 acres is proposed as an
exemption to the 20 acre parcel . Mrs. Peters has acknowledged her approval .
No change is proposed on 3. 3 acres on the east side of the property. The
Manager noted that this area protects the Village interest and gives the
owner use of the property and provides a green area and a break between the
St. John' s 1Jood and industrial area.
Mr. Rippel stated that it would be a crushing operation and the time sched-
ule would be from 3 to 5 years depending on the need for material .
Upon the Manager 's recommendation a motion was made by Mrs. Meyers to grant
a permit and license for the Bury-Carlson pit. Mr. McCulloch seconded.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
2. r1arkland Purchase. Staring Lake. Taking of Option to Purchase the
Don Paurus Property.
The Manager reviewed and recommended taking an option on the Don Paurus !
property at Staring Lake for park purposes. It is located in the northwest
area of Staring Lake on 1 . 1 acre of 1 akeshore property with 325 feet of
frontage on Staring Lake including a house and a smati horse barn.
The option price is $1,000 and will extend until October 1 , 1972 at which
time the remaining S42,000 of the total purchase prices of $43,000 will be
due in cash. The Village will assist Mr. Paurus in renting his house, he
will receive the rent payments until the time of closing after which all
rent payments will be made to the Village.
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Upon the Manager's recommendation a motion was made by Mr. Meyers to take
an option in the amount of $1,000 on the Don Paurus property. Mr. I
McCulloch seconded. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11 :00 P.M.
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Edna M. H of ren, Cler
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