09-16-03 WSSeptember 16, 2003
Page 1
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCII: MEETING
September 16, 2003
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 9:15 pm at the conclusion of the regular City Council
meeting at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell and Council members Brausen,
Johnson, Jensen, and Rowan. City personnel present were City Manager Steve Mielke; Community Services
Director Jim Genellie, and City Attorney Jerre Miller
Charitable Gambling Proceeds
The first.item of discussion was concerning the potential ordinance providing for the collection of up
to 10 percent of the charitable gambling proceeds within the City of Hopkins.
Jim Genellie uidicated that in drafting the ordinance to collect 10 percent of the gambling proceeds
from those organizations who lease and do not own their own gambling premises was questionable u1 terms of
its legality. Attorney Miller also stated that he had concerns of equal protection under such a policy decision.
After discussion the City Council asked that the policy and ordinance be brought back to the first meeting iu
November for further review, and directed the staff to provide notice and inforniation to licensed gambling
organizations.
Potential Flooding at Intersection
Council member Brausen indicated that he had monitored tl~.e intersectian of Sa' Avenue and
Mainstreet for potential flooding, and found that flooding did occur at the northeast corner of the intersection
after the most recent rainfall. Mielke indicated he would follow up with the public works director and report
back to the City Council on the conditions at the intersection.
Proclamations
Mayor Maxwell indicated to the Council he had received several proclamations, which he will
consider for Council adoption.
Cable Television Bulletin Board
City Manager Mielke infomled the Council that the cable television bulletin board had ceased
functioning and was in need of replacement. He stated that the cost would be $5,000 to $10,000 and that the
cost would be borne by the City of Hopkins.
Plantation Apartments
Mielke informed the Council that the City had received a letter from the attorney representing the
owner of the Plantation Apartments. The apartments have experienced flooding and the attoniey's
correspondence indicates that the owner of the apartment building feels that the cause of the floodurg
is due to City actions or inactions. Mielke indicated he would be asking the public works director to
review this situation and report back to the City Council, as well as to inform the City Attoniey's
office.
Downtown Park Celebration
Mielke indicated that the starting time of the downtown park celebration on October 8 would be 6;30
pm.
September 16, 2003
Page 2
There being no further items of discussion, Council member Johnson moved to adjourn, seconded by
Council member Jensen. Motion passed unanimously; the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.
Steve Mielke, Secretary
ATTEST:
j j~~a-r
Eugei e J. axwell, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL