03/11/1969 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING
FAGAN TOWNSHIP, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
March 11, 1969
The Annual Town Meeting of Eagan Township, Dakota County,
Minnesota was held at the Town Hall, 3795 Pilot Knob Road on March 11,
1969. Polls were opened at 7:00 o'clock A.M. to elect one Supervisor
for a term of three years, One Supervisor for a term of two years and one
Treasurer for a term of two years. Other polling places were Precinct II -
Heritage Methodist Church, Lexington Avenue and Lone Oak Road and Precinct
III - Eagan Fire Hall, 3940 Rahn Road.
Polls were officially declared closed at 8:00 o'clock P.M. and
the judges proceeded to canvass the votes and deliver the results to the
Clerk. The results were as follows:
John J. Kle!n - Supervisor 3 year term 718 votes
23 write-ins
Paul J. Uselmann, Jr., Supervisor 2 year term 452 votes
Dwaine Greenwalt - Supervisor 2 year term 450 votes
William Touhy Heine - Supervisor 2 year term 35 votes
Herbert H. Polzin - Treasurer 2 year term 804 votes
Martin Shields - Dist. Sup. of Soil and Water 171 votes
Clerk, Alyce Boike called the business meeting to order at 8:30
o'clock P.M. at the Eagan Town Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Nominations were requested for a Moderator.
George Clausman, Cedar Grove, nominated Cornelius Tilstra to
serve as Moderator, seconded by Tony Verduce. Don Knight, 1455 Higbview
nominated Joseph Harrison, seconded by Loren Maxfield. Herbert Polzin
nominated Don Chapdelaine, however Mr. Chapdelaine declined the nomination.
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Mr. ClauSD8n moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by
Herb Polzin and motion carried. Vote was then taken for Moderator. Mr.
Harrison received 68 votes and Mr. Tilstra received 40 votes. Mr. Harrison
was duly sworn in as Moderator and thereafter presided at the meeting.
Cornelius Tilstra moved to dispense with the reading of the Annual
Min~tes of 1968 inasmuch as copies were available to those attending, seconded
by Loren Maxfield and motion carried.
Chairman, John J. Klein spoke on the flState of the Township".
He explained the progress made in the sewer and water program, the purchase
of a 20 acre site, installation of a well and the building of a punp house
and utility building. He also stated that the trunk sewer was being ex-
panded to include 8 more sections of land. A Public Hearing had been
held on the acquisition of the Cedar Grove Utilities and a recommendation
received to purchase this syst~ He also explained the progress made in
the BEB Regional District. Mr. Klein also told about the progress in the
Police and Fire Departments, and what is planned for the Road Department
and Park Department for 1969 and future years. He also explained the
legislative bills presently before the State Legislature and the progress
that Eagan Township had made in all areas during the past year and the
optimistic outlook we have for the coming year.
Martin Des Lauriers, Cht~f of Police, spoke on the activities
of the Police Department for the past year, the acquisition of two Police
Dogs and a hand-held radio which had been donated by area businessmen.
There were a total of 3,598 police calls and 115,500 miles traveled in
police work.
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William SChultz, Fire Chief, spoke on the activities of the Fire
Department for the past year and the future plans of the Fire Department.
There are presently 44 Volunteer Firemen. Last year, there were 47 fire
calls, 14 rescue calls and 19 mutual aid calls. He told about the new
addition to the Fire Hall and the purchase of an additional Fire truck
which will be delivered in June.
Loren Maxfield, a member of the Park Board. gave a report on the
Park Board's progress. A copy of this report is on file with the Clerk.
Tbe Park Board bas been expanded to ten members with Mr. Richerd Thorpe
acting as Chairman.
The Clerk read the Annual Audit Report. Mr. Jerome Adam moved
to accept the audit report as read, seconded by George Clausman and tOOtion
carried.
The Clerk then read the Proposed Budget for 1970, a copy is
attached hereto. Mr. George Clausman moved to accept the proposed budget,
seconded by Thomas Monahan and tOOtion carried.
Mr. Jerome Adam moved to retain the 3 official posting places
in the Township, namely, Town Hall, Lone Oak Tree and Applebaum's, seconded
by Herb Polzin and motion carried.
Mr. Cornelius Tilstra 1lDVed that the polls will open for the
1970 Annual Election at 7:00 o'clock A.M. and close at 8:00 o'clock P.M.,
seconded by George Clausman and motion carried.
After considerable discussion regarding the place for the Annual
Business Meeting, Mr. Clausman moved to hold the Annual Bustness Meetingfat Northview Elementary School at 8:30 P.M., seconded by Don Schultz and
motion carried.
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Don Chapdelaine presented the following Resolution: Be it RESOLVED
that the people of the Town of Eagan desire that the Town Board of Super-
visors shall immediately request that our representatives in t~ State
Legislature submit a bill permitting the Electors of Eagan the opportunity
to change their form of govertUDent directly to that of the Home Rule
Charter City. And, that said legislation be contingent on the approval
of the MMC and that said MMC be empowered through this legislation to take
, the necessary steps to bring about an election to seek the approval or dis-
approval of the Electors of the Town of Eagan. It is further RESOLVED
that the Eagan Town Board request this legislation by the 19th day of March,
1969, in order that there be a reasonable period of time during the present
session of the legislature for the bill to be enacted.
Don Chapdelaine moved that the above Resolution be adopted. 'l1lere
was conSiderable discussion both pro and con. Wally Pottel' seconded the
motion. A shaw of bands was requested on the above motion with 86 votirig
for the Resolution and 42 voting against it, the Resolution was adopted.
Mr. Rueben Johnson moved that the annual 1Deeting coamend with
gratitude the efforts of the study committee on incorporation and the Town
Board be requested to mail a copy of the report to each registered voter
in the Township. After much discussion, Bill Kavanaugh seconded the motion
and the motion carried.
Mr. Alfred Shadduck stated that the people have appreciated the
work of the Town Board, and he would like to say a special thanks to them
and to Mr. Klein, Chairman, for all his hours of service.
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There being no further business, Mr. Shadduck moved to adjoarn,
seconded by Don Chapdelaine and the meeting adjourned.
Dated: March 11, 1969
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lyce BoIke, Clerk