08-21-01A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on August 21, 2001, in
the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Jensen, Hesch, and
Johnson. Also, present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan,
Bot, Anderson, Johnson, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
There were none.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of August 8, 2001, City Council Meting
2. Resolution Naming the City as Drug Task Force Agency (CR2001-1 1 1)
3. Change Seventh Precinct Polling Location (CR2001-1 14)
4. Approve Summary of Ordinance 2001-854 and Order Publication
(CR2001-1 15)
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch,
aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
V. PRESENTATION
1 . Recreation Department Annual Report (Memo)
David Johnson, Hopkins/Minnetonka Recreation Department, said that this is the
year 2000 annual report. Ninety-one and two tenths percent of participants that
were polled rated their experience as above average to excellent. In 2000,
53,731 people participated in programs offered through the Joint Recreation
program. Mr. Johnson reviewed the programming highlights, recreation
scholarship fund, program evaluations, budget summary, and the Recreation
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Department Mission Statement. The department is continuing to be proactive in
their attempt to provide programs and services that meet the needs of the
Community's changing demographics.
2. HGA, Inc. Annual Report (Memol
Susan Hanna-Bibus, Arts Coordinator, Nelson Berg and Mary Jo Bartos, HCA Inc.
Board members, presented an update on the operations of the Hopkins Center for
the Arts. Ms. Bartos introduced other members of the board that were in the
audience. This year has been abreak-even year with board emphasis going to
building the foundation of the organization. Mr. Berg and Ms. Bartos reviewed
the planning steps that were formulated by the board.
Council Members complemented the job that Susan is doing and the
accomplishments of the board.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. AUAR Medica Project (CR 2001-1 12)
Nancy Anderson said that because of the size of the project, an environmental
review is required. An Alternative Urban Areawide Review has been completed
for the Medica project. The AUAR was distributed for the 30-day comment
period. Comments on the amendment were received until August 14, 2001.
The City has had Jim Benshoof comment on the traffic portion and Mark Koegler
comment on the land use. The Alternative Urban Areawide Review process
substitutes for any environmental worksheet or impact statement. Both Mr.
Benshoof and Mr. Koegler are satisfied with the AUAR and the amendment. Ms.
Anderson reviewed the comments from the original plan and the comments after
the amendments.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
No one came forward.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
8:03 p.m.
Jim Kerrigan said that RLK Kuusisto put the plan together and that the process
went smoothly. They worked well with staff and the project. John Dietrich, RLK
Kuusisto, answered Mayor Maxwell's question saying that there is not and
expiration date on the plan. The City is required to update the plan every five
years. Parts of the plan can be amended if a project increases.
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Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution 01-56, approving the AUAR and Mitigation Plan as
found in the documents dated June 8, 2001, and July 30, 2001. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen,
aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Modification of TIF District 2-11 (CR2001-93)
Mr. Kerrigan asked that the public hearing be continued to October 2, 2001.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
continue until October 2, 2001, at 7:30 p.m., the public hearing and adoption of
Resolution 2001-46, modifying the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax
Increment Financing District 2-1 1. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch,
aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
3. Tax Abatement/business Subsidy Agreement, SuperValu (CR2001-98)
Jim Kerrigan asked that the public hearing be continued to October 2, 2001.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion
to continue until October 2, 2001, at 7:30 p.m., a public hearing concerning a
tax abatement and business subsidy agreement for SuperValu, Inc. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen,
aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1 . Approve Liquor License Application for 819 Mainstreet, Inc, dba
Hopkins Tavern on Main (CR2001-1 13)
Terry Obermaier said that the applicant, 819 Mainstreet, Inc., owned by Steve
and Jane Benowitz are purchasing Mitch's Tavern. The new name of the
business will by Hopkins Tavern on Main. The Benowitz operate two other liquor
establishments in the metro area. Other licenses to be approved are tobacco
sales, Food Establishment, and amusement devices. A certificate of insurance
showing liquor liability has not been received. The principals were investigated
and there was no reason found to deny.
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Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion
to approve an on-sale liquor license, and off-sale liquor license, a Sunday liquor
license, a tobacco s. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Professional Services Agreement, Sidewalk/Trail Plan (CR2001-1 17)
Steve Bot said that the City's current trail and sidewalk plan was developed in
1993 and the Council and Park board identified the need for updating and
enhancing the plan in the 2001 budget. Staff has put together a scope of work
outline for developing a trail and sidewalk plan for the City. The goals and scope
of work for the project were approved by the Park Board. Staff met with and
obtained a professional services proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc. SRF
has done extensive work on trail and sidewalk systems at all levels of
government. The cost of the professional service fees is $15,304. We will
receive 20 copies of the plan and a digital copy on CD. A discussion about
receiving ownership rights on the design was held.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion
to approve an agreement for professional services between the City of Hopkins
and SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for development of a Community Comprehensive
Trail and Sidewalk Plan and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign and
execute the agreement. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Schedule a Public Hearing, East End Moratorium (Memo)
Nancy Anderson said that Hoisington/Koegler is doing the Study of the East End.
The study is being funded by the City and by Met Council. The Council met with
the Zoning and Planning Commission, and discussed a moratorium on rezoning,
re-platting, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments until
the study is completed. The property owners will be notified at a kick-off
meeting on September 27th and it is recommended that the public hearing be held
after that date. Staff recommended October 16th as the public hearing date. In
answer to questions from Council, Ms Anderson said that those who are leasing
from owners can also be notified by a general mailing addressed to occupant.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
set a public hearing date for October 16, 2001. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council
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Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
4. Order Feasibility Report, 2002 Street and Utility Improvements
{CR2001-1 16)
Steve Bot said that this is the first step in the process of improving selected
streets in 2002. The selected streets are listed in the 2002-2006 CIP. Bolton
and Menk, Inc. was chosen as the engineer because of past project work in
Hopkins. The cost of the feasibility study is $32,410. Design services will be
negotiated at a later date. Mr. Mielke answered Council Member Johnson's
question by stating that he and Mayor Maxwell met with representatives of St.
Joseph's Church. Staff pointed out that the street will either need to be vacated
or upgraded. The Church has indicated that they are still interested in the
vacation.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2001-57, Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a Feasibility
Report for Year 2002 Street Improvements. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member
Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
5. First Reading, Revise City Code Section 1 15 (CR2001-1 10)
Terry Obermaier said that this is a housekeeping revision and is being done to
bring the code into compliance with State Statute. The State changed the fine
for misdemeanors from $700 to $1,000 and the fine for petty misdemeanors
from S 200 to $ 300.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a
motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-859 for first reading. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council
Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Hesch moved and Council
Member Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:43 p.m.
Respectively Subm
arty Ob~iaier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Eug ne J.-IC%laxwell, Mayor
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