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05-18-04A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on May 18, 2004, in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Thompson, Johnson, and Rowan. Also, present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Strachota, Reid, J. Anderson, and City Attorney Wynn Curtiss. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS There were none. III. OATH OF OFFICE Chief Reid reviewed the role of the Police Reserve in the Community and explained the training that a Reserve Officer receives. Last year, the Police Reserves donated over 5,000 hours to the City of Hopkins. Captain Rob Brimmer introduced the new officers and pinned badges on them. The new officers are: Joseph Walter Sikorski, Ryan Mathew Taylor, Randy Jay Mahlen, Lori Ann Cole, and Matthew Aaron Brink. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to the new Police Reserve Officers. IV. PRESENTATION 1. Police Department Lifesaving Award Chief Reid ran a news clip of the incident involving four officers; Matt Struck, Mark Kyllo, Micheal Johnson and Sergeant Michael Glassberg. The four officers responded to a call at the Eisenhower Community Center where Adrian Schoen collapsed. The officers used an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and performed CPR. Mr. Schoen was eventually stabilized to the point where he could be transported by ambulance to the hospital. The actions of the four officers saved the life of Adrian Schoen. Mr. Schoen presented the Lifesaving Medals to the officers. Chief Reid also thanked Doug Strandness of the Hopkins Crime Fund Board. The Board raised approximately 520,000 for the purchase of AEDs. Dr. Charles Leuck addressed the Council. 2. Hopkins Area Jaycees, Mainstreet Days Matt Weinacht and Brian Levanduski, of the Jaycees presented the events for the Mainstreet Days Celebration that will begin on Friday, May 21. The Tent dances May 18, 2004 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 are main fundraisers for the Jaycees. Last year funds were donated for the purchase of AEDs. V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS 1. Chemical Health Commission The Commission will be participating in Mainstreet Days. They will be handing out pamphlets, hoping to raise awareness of chemical health issues. The Commission discussed the age limits at the Depot. A number of youth under 14 have been hanging out outside the Depot. The Depot garage sale will be in July. The Seatbelt Challenge ended on April 16th. The PACT group has been invited to speak to 6th graders. The Commission discussed the results of the alcohol compliance checks and the Liquor ordinance. Council Member Thompson inquired about the age issues. Mr. Schmidt responded that right now the age limits are 14 to 18 years of age and they have placed a sign outside the building. Mr. Mielke stated that parents are dropping 12 and 13-year olds off and leaving them there. The kids are hanging out outside the Depot. The student board decided that they would change the requirements to grade levels 9 through 12. Mayor Maxwell asked Chief Reid if the curfew is different for 12 and 13-year olds from the curfew for 14 to 18-year olds. Chief Reid responded that it is different and it is a concern of the department. VI. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of May 4, 2004 City Council Meeting 2. Minutes of May 1 1, 2004 City Council Work Session 3. Second Reading East End Overlay Zoning District (Memo) 4. Award Bid for 2004 Street Improvement Project (CR20O4-075) 5. Approve Refuse Truck Purchase (CR2004-069) 6. Approve Revision to Equipment Replacement Plan (CR2O04-074) 7. Minnesota Metro Public Safety Radio Project Contract with Motorola (CR2004-070) 8. Minnesota Metro Public Safety Radio Project, Harris Microwave (CR2004- 071) 9. Establish New Internal Revenue Services Fund (CR2OO4-076) Council Member Thompson remarked that the new refuse truck is approximately S 14,000 over budget. Mr. Stadler stated that it is; the truck will be paid for out of the Refuse Fund with no additional rate increase. May 18, 2004 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Overpass Skate Park Operational Agreement (CR2004-072) The City Council has directed staff to find a means of operating the Overpass Skate Park that would have minimal or no cost to the General Fund. After a discussion with the Council, an announcement was placed on the web site. Two agencies asked to be considered for managing the park. The first was a for profit company. They requested a commitment from the City for 57500 to install new equipment. They planned a membership program that would be more costly to resident skaters that the current program. Community Sports and Recreation has asked for an opportunity to make a proposal to operate the park for the City. CSR is anon-profit organization that works with all youth. Operating the park would give CSR a focal point to further their mission. Leadership development programs are accomplished through youth sports; teen leadership; and programs in traditional, alternative, and extreme sports and recreational programming. CSR would assume all expenses for operating the park. They would also retain all revenues. The park will be open at a lower cost to the users as in the past. Hours will remain the same as in previous years. Wayne Cummings, founder of CSR, and their Administrative Director, Suzette Neal appeared to answer questions. The contract will go into effect as soon as the City receives the insurance rider showing that the organization has coverage on the park. Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Thompson seconded a motion to approve the Operators Agreement between Community Sports and Recreation and the City of Hopkins for the operation of the Hopkins Overpass Skate Park for the 2004 season. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. 2. Approve Minnetonka Boulevard Water Main Replacement Engineering Services Agreement (CR2004-073) Minnetonka Boulevard will be reconstructed in 2005. On June 15th, the City Council will consider approval for design plans on the CSAH 73/5 intersection and the Minnetonka Blvd improvements. May 18, 2004 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 The existing water main has been troublesome and has required several repairs. Staff is recommending that the water main replacement be completed prior to the pavement reconstruction. The estimated project cost is 5130,000 and would be funded by the water utility fund. Design and construction services fee is 535,120. Mr. Stadler has met with the task force. The task force has reviewed the final plans. An open house for the neighborhood to review the plans is scheduled for June 3'd. All residents of the neighborhood have been notified. Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to approve a 2004 project to replace the existing water main in Minnetonka Blvd and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an engineering services agreement with WSB and Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to this project. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, erry O maser, City Clerk ATTEST: Eugen J. xwell, Mayor May 18, 2004 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4