02-18-03 WSFebruary 18, 2003
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 18, 2003
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 9:05 pm at the conclusion of the regular City
Council meeting at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell and Council members
Brausen, Jensen, and Rowan. Council member Johnson was absent. City personnel present was
City Manager Mielke.
League of Minnesota Cities Focus Group
Mayor Maxwell presented information concerning a request by the League of Minnesota Cities
asking for volunteers to serve on a focus group for the League of Minnesota Cities, which will help
them determine the future of the League in the areas of goals and objectives. He informed the
Council that it was at 2 pm on Monday, February 24. He stated that he could not attend but if any
Council members were interested that they should let him know.
Fundraiser Walk in Central Park
Mayor Maxwell also informed the Council that he had been contacted by a Minnetonka
resident who wished to organize a walk in Central Park next year as a fundraiser. This resident had
spoken with the City Manager and Public Works Director, and both had encouraged her to wait an
additional year until the construction of the area was completed. The Mayor provided the same
direction.
Vail Place Open House
Mayor Maxwell asked if anyone was attending the Vail Place open house on February 27 at
General Mills headquarters in Golden Valley. Based on replies, it appears that no one will be able to
attend.
Empty Bowls
Council Member Jensen asked if Empty Bowls would be making a presentation to the City
Council. Manager Mielke indicated that indeed, the chairs would be presenting at the March 4
meeting as an advertisement for the March 18 Empty Bowls event at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
Governor Pawlenty's Proposed Budget
City Manager Mielke provided the Council with copies of Governor Pawlenty's proposed
2004-2005 budget summary and highlights, along with information about the effects of the budget on
the City of Hopkins. He indicated that no specific numbers were available but that they were
anticipated to be released on Wednesday, February 19. He indicated that he would get the numbers
out to the Council when they were received.
Tobacco Compliance Checks
Mielke informed the City Council that the Police Department had conducted tobacco
compliance checks on Tuesday, February 18 and that two businesses failed the compliance checks,
out of 301icensed businesses.
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Hopkins Jaycees Tent Dances
Mielke informed the City Council that the Hopkins Jaycees had requested a smaller tent for
both the Raspberry Festival and Mainstreet Days on Lot 300 due to the cost of the larger tent and
budget difficulties that are hurting the Jaycees. Mielke indicated that there was some concern about
allowing the smaller tent due to the impacts of drilling additional holes in the surface of Lot 300. He
indicated that he would be discussing this issue with the Public Works Department.
Hopkins Youth Hockey Association
Mielke informed the City Council that the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association was applying
for apull-tab license for Tuttle's Bowling Alley.
Success Is
Mielke informed the City Council that the agenda for the "Success Is" discussions on
Tuesday, February 25 would center on potential actions toward improving the various levels of
success at the Center, and that all three task forces had completed their work.
City-School Celebration
Mayor Maxwell reminded the City Council of the City-School celebration being held at 5:30
on Wednesday, February 19 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
There being no further business, Council member Jensen ainoved to adjourn, seconded by
Council member Rowan. Motion passed with four ayes, no nays. The meeting was adjourned at
9:45 pm.
Steve Mielke, Secretary
ATTEST:
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Eugene J. 1kilaxwell, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL