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01-04-00A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on January 4, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Jensen, Hesch, and Johnson. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan, and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS There were none. III. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS 1 . Zoning and Planning Commission Mora Swanson reported for the Zoning and Planning Commission. Ms. Swanson said that at their last meeting the Commission discussed the alternatives for regulating the demolition of single family homes. The Commission directed staff to draft a zoning ordinance for institutions and made a decision to bring the item back to council with a combination of the ordinance and conditional use process. Ms. Swanson said that the vote was four to three for the combination. Mayor Maxwell asked what the major concerns were. Ms. Swanson said the some felt that the creation of zoning districts on already existing institutions was difficult and that it would be difficult to enforce. Council Member Hesch suggested another joint meeting to discuss the original goal of preserving single family homes as opposed to regulating institutions. Council Members and Ms. Swanson agreed that a joint meeting should be scheduled. 2. Chemical Health Commission No one appeared. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. December 21 , 1999 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 2. December 14, 1999 City Council Work Session Minutes 3. Ratification of Prior Month's Disbursements January 4, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 4. Approve Miscellaneous License Applications 5. Approve Official Newspaper (CR2000-01) 6. Approve American Legion Gambling Premises Permit (CR2000-02) 7. Resolution Declaring a Vacancy in the Hopkins City Council (CR2000-03) 8. Approve Wine and Beer License, Jack Yee's Restaurant (CR2000-06) Council Member Hesch said that the minutes indicated that she voted on two items when she was absent from the meeting. Council Member Johnson asked if a certificate of insurance has been received for Jack Yee's and if they were serving at this time without a license. The City Clerk answered that the certificate of liquor liability has been received and that the restaurant is not supposed to be serving until they receive their license from the State. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve Final Design, Authorize Bids, Moline Water Tank Paint Project (CR2000-05) Mike Lauseng explained the modifications that will be made in addition to the painting of the tower. Dale Folen, SEH-RCM, reviewed the history of the tower. Council Member Hesch said that she would like to have information comparing the cost of changing to a maintenance free tower to the cost of maintenance. Mayor Maxwell asked if service would be interrupted. Richard Potz, SEH-RCM, explained the painting process and said that because the paint is so dependant upon weather conditions, it would be difficult to estimate a time line, but service will not be interrupted. Council Member Johnson asked about funding. Mr. Stadler explained that the funding for this project, the modifications to water treatment plant #4 and the painting of the Blake Water Tower in 2001 will be funded by bond issues and that the issues would be repaid from the water utility fund. Mr. Stadler indicated that this would require an increase in water rates over the next ten years. Mr. Stadler pointed out that the plans show lettering only on the tower and that there are no plans for painting the logo on the tower. Council Members indicated that they January 4, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 did not have a concern about the absence of the logo, but that they were concerned about the colors on the tower. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve plans, as presented, and authorize bids for the rehabilitation and painting of Moline water tanks, Project 98-06 with the stipulation that a final design sketch showing the color be presented to Council and that at that time allow Council to make a final decision on the color. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Approve Final Design, Authorize Bids, Elmo Water Treatment Plant Improvements. Mike Lauseng said that the Elmo Park water treatment plant filters were installed almost 35 years ago and are in need of renovation. Mr. Lauseng said that the renovation will include the replacement of the water filter media and the filter underdrain system, the installation of an air wash blower and diffuser system, and a new backwash water supply pump. The Project is included in the 2000 Capital Improvement Plan. Bonds will be sold to fund the project. Dale Folen, SEH-RCM, gave a brief history of the modifications of the tower. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to approve plans, and authorize bids for the renovation of water treatment plant #4, Project 99-08. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Adopt Year 2000 Meeting Calendar (CR2000-07) Steve Mielke presented the year 2000 meeting calendar and reviewed the following conflicting dates with the Council: 1 . March 7th, State Caucuses, no meeting after 6:00 p.m. Council decided to change the meeting to Monday, March 6tn 2. March 14th, last night of the National League of Cities Conference. Council decided to make no change. 3. July 4th. Council decided to move the meeting to July Stn 4. August 15t is National Night Out. Council moved the HRA meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 5. September 12th Primary Elections, no meetings until after 8:00 p.m.. The start time for the work session was changed to 8:00 p.m. January 4, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 6. November 7cn General Election, no meetings until 8:00 p.m. The meeting was moved to November Stn 7. December 26tH, the day after Christmas was cancelled. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adopt the year 2000 meeting calendar as amended. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:15 p.m. Respectively Su .. erry O,~i~m~r, City Clerk ATTEST: Eugene J, axwell, Mayor January 4, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS