07/20/1971 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF REGULP.R MEETING G, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TOWN OF EAGAIr', DAKOTA .;JUi:7'r , i~1INAlRSOTA
July 20, lyii
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Eagan Township, was held
on July 20, 1971 at 7:3C P.M. at the Town Hall at which all members were present.
Chaiiman Klein presided. Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Uselmann and
seconded by Chairman Klein, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous
meeting be, and hereby are, duly approved with the following corrections on
wage 2 thereof: Changing the High*.vay to '~35 E" and the reference to HUU to
"F ark Funds'' .
P®lice Chief, Martin DesLauriers, requested that a dead end sign be put up or,
Kost Road. Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Uselmann and seconded Ly Supervi-
sot Rahn, it was RESOLVED to authorize P:~blic '.~lor;:s ~uperintendanL to install a
dead end sign on Kost Road.
Chief DesLauriers re~~ortec: that: t:he residents in the area of McKee and Keefe
Streets were renuesting a reduction from 30 to 15 mph. For the time being
Chief DesLauriers stated that he recommended that signs be posted for 30 mph on
Keefe, McKee, Beatrice and Kenneth Streets and further recommended that the
Board request the State Highway Dept. to take survey of having a reduction to
20 mph in the ball park area at McKee and Keefe Streets. By moticn duly made by
Supervisor Uselmann and seconded by Supervisor Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the
Public FJorks Superintendent be, and he hereby is, authorized to place a 30 mph
speed sign on Keefe, McKee, Beatrice an3 Kenneth Streets and also FURTHER
RESOLVED that a request be made of the Minnesota Highway Tiept. to conduct a study
of the speed and traffic conditions in this area of McKee rlddition for a possible
reduction of speed to 20 mph.
Chief DesLauriers indicated that he had received three bids for the new
sciuad car previously authorized by the Board, and reported that there Caere no
stated prices yet on 1972 models, so that all quotes were for the current prices
piu:, the wholesale a:iditional cost add-d o-:z for 1972 model. He f~rcher Gr.a+.~:,,i
that bids have been received rrom the Glilroy Company, Inc., GectF,.: Ellen acrd
ir~~caale Ford and that the low oia waa rL.,~. oe-~.a., e 1 ~ ~,; ~,,-r~~_ r,--• , a.t Sa~Ta~:E
in the amount of $3,299.45 with 40 to 60 days delivery. Upon motion duly made by
Supervisor Rahn and seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that A11en
Garage, Inc. bid be, and the same hereby is awarded in the amount of $3,299.4
plus wholesale cost on the 1972 model be, and the same hereby is, approved and
accepted, and the Chief of Police directed to place the order for the squad cap
;.orthwith .
Chief DesLauriers also requested that the Board take appropriate formsi
action to request the county Court to hold first hearings and arraignments in
Eagan Township. Upon motion duly made by Chairman Klein and seconded by Super-
visor Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be, and he hereby is, authorizF•,'
and directed to prepare an appropriate resolution with the request that first
hearings and arraignments be held at Eagan Township at certain specified times
each month and also to contact Judge Carlson personally on this matter to see if
such arrangements could be worked out.
Mr. Al Horrocks appeared on behalf. of Fire Department business and asked th.-:
Board if the Bylaws of the Fire Department had actually been approved and adopt::,'.
in approximately January 1967. The Town Attorney was directed to search the
files to determine if in fact the Bylaws have been approved. Mr. Horrocks
presented the Firemen's Relief Act and requested an opinion of the Town P.ttorney
regarding whether or not with the present state of the Bylaws if the Fire Depart-
went could in fact exercise rights under the Firemen's Relief Act. No formal
action was taken.
Mr. Bill Branch appeared on behalf of the Utilities Department business an4
recommended the purchase of a second hand Minneapolis Moline mower for the
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approximate price of $800. He pointed out that the new price was $4,000. Upon
motion duly made by Chairman Klein and seconded by Supervisor Use]_~ann, it was
RESOLVED that Mr. Branch be, and he hereby is, dui.y authorized and directed to
purchase the second hand mower for approximately $800.
Mr. Branch indicated that the Utilities Department would soon have 8 to 10
men and additional transportation would be needed. He suggested that when the
present police leased car is turned in when the new car is purchased this would
ne a good car for the Utilities Department. The Board indicated they approved
`his action.
Mr. Branch also recommender. the purchase of a new altitude valve for the
Cedar Grove water tower at a cost estimated to be between $1800 to $2,000 plus an
additional $500 to install it. Delivery would be in 4 to 6 wee::s. Upon motion
duly made by Chairman Klein and seconded by Supervisor Rahn, is was RESOLVED that
as a safety precaution and to maximize the use of the water tank, that Mr. Branch
be, and he hereby is authorized to purchase the altitude valve and have it
installed in the Cedar Grove water tower.
The Town Attorney discussed the anticipated closing of the purchase of the
Cedar Grove. utilities systems and requested that a special meeting of the Board,
Mr. Branch, Clerk Bolke and the Town Engineer Robert Roaene be scheduled for
July 28 at 4:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, with representatives of the Utility Company
which request was granted by the Bard and the Town Attorney directed to send
out an appropriate notice.
Mr. Chuck Hall, Chairman of the Park Comr:'~~L-ee, appeared and stated that
nakota Electric was willing to put 620 feet of power line underground in Cedar
Grove 4~8 on the West boundary of the Park site when the park is developed.
Chairman Hall then requested that the three vacancies on the Parlc Committee be
filled by the Board. Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Uselmann and seconded
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by Supervisor Rahn, it was RESOLVED that Larr; 3trohkirch, James Maloney and
Jan Callenius be, and they hereby are, appointed to fill the three vacancies on
the Park: Committee, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.
Mr. Lawrence Poppler appeared on behalf of his application for a variance
under Ordinance No. 6 and the issuance of a building permit for a single family
Swelling with a set back of 50' from Lone Oak Road. Upon motion duly made by
Supervisor Rahn and seconded by Chairman Klein, it was RESOLVED that the building
permit application and application for variance under Ordinance No. 6 be, and
they hereby are, duly approved and the building permit granted upon payment of
appropriate fees therefor.
The application of Laurence Sign Company was next considered for a sign
permit to be placed on the Jerry Lewis Theatre building in Cedarvale, which sign
would be illuminated according to the plan attached to the application. Upon
motion duly made by Supervisor Uselmann and seconded by Supervisor Rahn it was
RESOLVED that the sign permit application be and the same hereby is, approved
and ordered issued upon payment of the appropriate fee therefor.
Mr. J.C. Sweeney appeared on behalf of his applications for a special use
permit to operate a mobile home sales office and display area east of Highway 49
and North of County Road No. 63 and for a special use permit for his manager of
said area to live in a trailer at said location. Upon motion duly made by
Chairman Klein and seconded by Supervisor Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the special
use permits be granted for one (1) year, renewable yearly=upon the preparation of
an appropriate separate resolution with appropriate safeguards as to the conduct
of the business, to which the applicant will agree in writing.
Mr. Tom Diffley and Bert Eveland appeared on behalf of the latter's applica-
tion for a building permit under the hardship clause of Ordinance No. 6 for a
single family dwelling be situated on a one acre parcel in the NEB of the Null of
Section 25, T27, R23 along Highway No. 30 East of Dodd Road and for a temporary
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trailer permit for a period of one year. upon motion duly made ~y Supervisor
Uselmann and seconded by Supervisor Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the building
permit and temporary trailer permit for a period of one year be, and they hereby
are, approved and ordered issued upon payment of the appropriate fees therefor,
subject to the condition that the trailer would be used as living quarters for
Mr. Eveland and family only and upon completion of said residence said trailer
world be removed from the premises and subject further to the granting of an eaa
.~.ent of 17 additional feet for County Road No. 30, for right-of-way purposes.
Mr. Emil Wasilowski appeared regarding the commercial operation in his -u;^_te
~~_r: violation of Zoning Ordinance No. 6. The matter was discussed with Mr. Wasi-
lowski, who stated that he is operating to some extent as an engineer from his
home, that he has other offices as well, and that occasionally his engineers scup
and park in his residential driveway. Chief DesLauriers indicated a citation
for violation was now in effect and it was informally decided to continue the
citation on the basis that Mr. ?~Iasilowski would refrain from further professional
activity out of his home and soon would be establishing a separate office in
Eagan Township in a commercial area.
Mr. Dan Gustafson appeared concerning a request for sewer and water to
.;erv~.ce the NfA1'~ of the NEB of Section 16 T27, R23. Upon motion duly made by
Chairman Klein and seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the
Town Engineer be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to prepare a feasi-
bility study for utilities to this area and report to the Board.
There was no appearance of Jeanette Flogstad for any permit to operate a
nursery school at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. The clerk was directed to inform
her that if she wanted to operate such a school, she would have to prepare and
file a formal application.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Rahn and seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, it
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was RESOLVED that the separate resolution dated February 16, 197.!., amending
certain changes in town funds and the distribution thereof, be, and the same
hereby is, duly adopted and a copy thereof orde~:~d spread upon the minutes
of this meeting.
The Town Engineer reviewed with the Board the Falconshire Addition
sewer and water improvement project and the dedication of ponding area and
park land therein. No formal action was taken. It was noted the development
may be called off at least temporarily.
Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Uselmann and seconded by Supervisor.
Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be, and he hereby is, authori_zPd
and directed to commence acquisition of the park properties in conformance
with the HUD application and the park plan proposal.
Town Clerk Bolke advised the Board that formal notice had been received
from the Minnesota Municipal Com~~~::sion setting a first hearing date on the
petition for incorporation to a village for August 25, 1971 at 10:00 A.M. in
the Town Hall.
Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Uselmann and seconded by Supervisor
Rahn, it was RESOLVED that a 30 day extension be granted to Barbarosa & Sons
Inc., on Project No. 58, Part 5, due to delays in acquiring easements, and it
was FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract be approved and properly executed.
Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Rahn and seconded by Supervisor
Uselmann, it was RESOLVED that the easement agreement submitted by the Town
Attorney between the town and Mr. Gardeen regarding Project No. 58, Part 5,
be, and the same hereby is, approved and ordered executed upon the recommen-
dation of the Town Attorney.
It was noted petitions for sewer and water service to the Selmark and
Townview Developments have been received. Upon motion duly made by
Supervisor Rahn and seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, aye Klein, it was
RESOLVED that the petitions be forwarded to the Town Engineer for an
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appropriate feasibility study and report back to the Board.
Town Clerk Bolke reported a contribution to the Park Committee of the
sum of $250 from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & ~.~GOC,for purchase of park
equipment for which the Board expressed its thanks.
Upon motion made by Chairman Klein and seconded by Supervisor Uselmann,
it was RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to
purchase a filing cabinet for use by the Park Committee and a secretarial desk
for the general office.
Upon motion duly made by Chairman Klein and seconded by Supervisor
Uselmann, it was RESOLVED to raise the salary of Lorna Olson from $475 to
$510 a month effective July 1, 1971.
Upon motion duly made by Supervisor Uselmann and seconded by Chairman
Klein, it was RESOLVED that the salary of Dale Peterson, Building Inspector,
be raised from $725 per month to $740 per month, effective July 1, 1971.
Upon motion duly made by Chairman Klein and seconded by Supervisor Rahn,
it was RESOLVED to raise the salary of Town Clerk Alyce Bolke from $700 per
month to $750 per month, effective July 1, 1971.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Uselmann and seconded by Supervisor Rahn,
it was RESOLVED that warrants 46197 to ~~6234 on account ~~11-01022 and warrants
4k859 to 46865 on account 411-01073 be, and they hereby are, approved and
ordered paid.
Upon motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Dated: July 20, 1971 ~~ ~ J ~~~-~-~'~_
Town Clerk
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