03/10/1970 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF THL ANAIJAL MEETING
TOWN OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
March 10, 1970
The Annual Meeting of the Town of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota
was held on March L0, 1970. Polls were opened at 7:00 o'clock A.M, at the
three polling places, Precinct I - Eagan Town Ha11, Precinct II - Pilot Knob
Elementary School, Precinct III - Eagan Fire Ha11 to elect one SuF2 rvi.sor
for a terns of three years; ane Clerk for a term of two years, and two
Justices of the Peace for two year terms.
Polls were afficialiy declared closed at 8:00 o'clock P. M. and the
judges proceeded to canvass the votes and deliver the results to the C1crk,
The results were as follows:
Arthur F. Rahn -Supervisor
3 year term 224 votes
4 write in votes
Alyce Bolice -Clerk
Dorman W. Atwood - Justice
Helen M. Kennedy - Justice
2 year term 223 votes
3 write in votes
2 year term 195 votes
2 year term 167 votes
4 write in votes
The business meeting was held at Northview Elementary School,
County Road ~~30 at 8:30 P.M. Clerk Alyce Bolke called the business meeting
to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Nominations were requested
for a Moderator.
Herb Folzin nominated Joseph Harrison, seccmded by Don Knight.
Don Schultz nominated Robert Bratland, seconded by Arnold Lucke. Mr. Knight
moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Bill Milliron. Motion
carried. A hand vote was taken for moderator with 41 votes for Harrison
an3 34 votes for Bratland. Mr. Harrison was duly sworn in as Moderator
and thereafter presided at the meeting.
Arnold Lucke moved to dispense with the reading of the annual
meeting minutes of 1969, Copies were available for distribution. John
Myser seconded the motion and the motion carried,
Neil Coates moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
the Regular Meetings for the past year inasmuch as the minutes are on file
with the Clerk and ogee for inspection, seconded by Herb Polzin and motion
carried.
Chairman John J. Klein spoke on the "State of the Township". He
explained the progress made in the sewer and water program during the past
year. He also explained the progress being made in the construction of the
BEB plant in the Cedar Industrial Park. He explained the most recent raise
in taxes in Eagan Township and the effect of the Green Acres on taxes. He
posted charts in this regard for viewing. Mr. Klein told about completing
the new additions to the Town Hall and Fire Hall and the new fire truck
which was purchased and delivered during the past year. He also stated that
all the Eagan residential district is now under Class 8 which will represent
a savings of approximately $20 per year in fire insurance per residence. He
explained that we will be having a vote an a park acquisition program and
also a possible vote on incorporation during the coming year. He discussed
the possibility of acquiring the Metropolitan Zoo in our general area and
the progress made in acquiring the Cedar Grove Utilities Company assets.
Martin DesLauriers, Chief of Police, spoke on the activities of
the Police Department for the past year. There are presently seven full
time and one part time officer. The Police Department traveled 134,000
miles and answered 4,244 calls during 1969. ICenneth Aszmann and Jay Berthe
have been assigned to Juvenile work and Donn Smith and Peter Poppler have
been doing criminal investigation Mr. DesLauriers also explained in detail
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the types of calls and the lang range plans of the Police Department for
the next four years.
Fire Chief i~Jilliam Schultz spoke on the activities of the Fire
Department for the past year. The VHF radio system was installed in
December, the Fire Hall on Rahn Road was expanded in 19b8, a new pumper
was purchased in 1969, and the area served was expanded in June of 1968.
Land has been promised for a station in the north end of the Town but the
exact location has not yet been determined. They will need to train men
and purchase equipment for this Station. It is their objective to serve the
whole Town. There were 48 fire calls and 40 first aid calls during the
past year.
Richard Thorpe, Chairman of the Park Committee, discussed the
activities of the Park Board during the past year. An overall park plan
was formulated and nine major sites and three playground sites were selected
consisting of 575 acres which they feel will be needed by the year 2000. The
Town Board approved the concept of the plan and approved having the land
appraised. They are proposing that a park planner assist them in preparing
a guide, and a Park referendum is planned for the fall of 1970.
The Clerk read the Audit Report. A copy is attached hereto. Robert
Bratland moved to accept the Clerks Audit Report, seconded by Jae Krisnick
and motion carried.
The Clerk read the Proposed Budget for 1971; a copy is attached
hereto.. Discussion was as follows:
Joe Krisnick; What was the mill rate last year?
Answer; 22.89 mills
Ruth Smith: Does the $10,000 in Park Maintenaace &'Equipment
cover park acquisition?
Answer: No, just equipment and maintenance.
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Joe Krisnick: How can the Fire Department exist on $19,000 when
last year they spent 2E,000?
Answer: $19,000 is the levy but additional revenue is also
spent for that purpose.
R. Bratland, a resident of the Cedar Grove Area and a member of
District 191 Board of Education discussed the need for parks in that area.
He feels we need a good park program and this will assure a little prevention
so far as juvenile delinquency is concerned. He feels the Board should give
more support to the Cedar Athletic Association. Jim Ingalls spoke in favor
of parka in the Cedar Grove area, John Myser, Timberline area, said he
had a copy of the Park Plan and felt the people should commend the Park
Committee for their excellent work in this regard. He also feels that we
should look at Parks for Ea an and not just for one area. John Klein,
Chairman, discussed the possibility of a teen center for Eagan at some
future date.
Don Anderson and Mrs. R. Johnson expressed their willingness to
have a greater tax levy for park purgoses. Mr. Klein explained that we are
limited to a 17 mill tax Levy.
Don Chapdelaine moved to accept the budget as presented. Tom
Monahan seconded the motion and motion carried,
Mr. Polzfn moved to retain the Official Posting Places, namely,
Town Hall, Lone Oak Tree and Applebaums, seconded by Arnold Lucke aad motion
carried.
Herb Polzin moved to open the polls for the Annual Election in
March 1971 at 8:00 o'clock A.M. and close at 8:00 P.M, After discussion the
motion was withdrawn. Mr. Tilstra then moved to open the polls at 7:00 A,M,
and close at 8:00 P,M„ seconded by John Myser and motion carried,
Don Chapdelaine moved to have the Annual Business Meeting at
Northview School at 8:30 P,M., seconded by Ted Wachter and motion carried.
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Ruth Smith discussed the amount of land presently zoned for R-5
purposes. She read the Zoning Guidelines recently adopted by the APC and
stated; "We, Eagan Residents, commend the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission
for developing and approving the Zoning Guidelines and X hereby move to urge
the Town Board to study and adopt them as a Town Ordinance."
Discussion followed. Mr. Klein stated that he felt that nine
square miles is too large an area for single family, Mr, Lucke stated that
he felt most were in favor of the intent of the guidelines, Mrs, Barbara
Schmidt seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Bratland moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Polzin seconded
the motion. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P,i~i.
Dated: March 10, 1970
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Aly-~ Bolke, Clerk
Eagan Township, Dakota County
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