05-01-01A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on May 1, 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, 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
Steven Shaw, 301 Monroe Ave N, said that the neighborhood has a concern about
the "No Left Turns" onto St. Louis St from Exc Blvd when there is a train running. He
requested that the City count the number of times emergency vehicles make left turns
onto St Louis St in one week. Mr. Shaw also suggested that the ability to make the
left turn onto Monroe be incorporated into the Medica plans. A diagonal arm could be
used to prevent vehicles from trying to go around the barricade. Mr. Shaw also said
he would like to see the path go under Monroe.
Mayor Maxwell instructed Steve Stadler to review the requests.
III. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
There were none.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of April 17, 2001 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of April 10, 2001 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of April 24, 2001 City Council Work Session
4. Ratify Prior Month's Disbursements
5. Miscellaneous Licenses
6. Approve Resolution Requesting and Supporting Food and Beverage Tax Bill
(CR2001-56)
Council Member Hesch said that at the City Council Work Session on April 24t'' ,the
Council instructed Susan Newville to form a group to provide information to the
Council about possible changes to the budget for the Activity Center. Council
Member Hesch said that she would like the minutes to reflect that.
Steve Mielke answered that item number six is a resolution requesting the authority to
impose a food and beverage tax. This would provide a tool for the Council, but does
not authorize the tax without further action. An amended resolution was given to the
Council. The tool would provide a revenue source option to help fund arts related
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activity. No tax would be imposed until the Council has had a chance to have a
dialog about the issue with Hopkins Business Owners and residents. The tax could
not be more than one percent.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 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. NEW BUSINESS
Approve Variance Rear Yard, 100 Maple Hill Road (CR2001-53)
Jim Kerrigan said that the lot is a corner lot. The ordinance states that the shortest
side of the lot is the front yard. The rear yard setback requirement is thirty-five feet.
The original house was built with atwenty-six foot rear-yard setback. The applicant
is planning an addition. The addition will follow the same line. The Zoning and
Planning Commission recommended that the variance be granted. John from
Hunerberg Construction appeared to answer questions. John said that there is a wall
that separates the lot from the neighbors and should not affect any of the other lots.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 01-26, approving a variance for anine-foot rear-yard variance at
100 Maple Hill Road. 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. Approve Final Plans 5th/6t'' St S Reconstruction (CR2001-55)
Steve Stadler said that the Conditional Use Permit Agreement for the SuperValu
perishable warehouse expansion includes a requirement for SuperValu to construct
several public improvements. The Council approved preliminary plans in February. A
public meeting was held on April 18th. Most comments have been considered in the
final design. The project also includes landscaping and screen fence, storm sewer
system modifications, relocating a portion of the trail, and adding a short sidewalk
segment. Mr. Stadler presented the final plans. Bids will be advertised this week; the
projected start date is in June with completion sometime in August. Dave Bade,
Planmark, consultant for SuperValu, appeared to answer questions.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
approve the final plans for the reconstruction of 5th St S and 6th St S and the 5th St/6th
St/10th Ave S intersection. 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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3. Approve Final Plans, Order Bids, Blake Water Tower Painting (CR2001-33)
Steve Stadler said that the CIP includes the project for 2001 with an estimated cost
of $500,000. The tower was inspected and underwater videotaping has shown that
the extent of the corrosion requires a complete repainting. The engineering estimate
of the construction cost is 5291,250. The color will be the same as the Moline
Water Tower and the lettering will be evenly divided on the tank horizontally in three
locations using the same letter color that was applied to the Moline Tower. Mr.
Stadler explained how the neighboring properties will be protected from falling debris.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
approve plans as presented and authorize bids for the rehabilitation and painting of
the Blake Water Tower, Project 01-03. 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.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member
Brausen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:14 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Euge e'J. Maaxwell, Mayor
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