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10-05-99A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council wash Id on October 5, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Hesch, and Johnson. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan, Gessele, Yager, Elverum, Vogtman and City Attorney Jerre Miller. Council Member Jensen was abs nt. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS There were none. III. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS 1. Human Rights Commission Herb Gibbs reported to the Council that the logo is ready and they will begin to introduce it at the open house to be held at City Hall on Saturday, October 9~'. Mr. Gibbs said that their goal is to be visible and available. 2. Zoning and Planning Commission Roger Gross reported for the Zoning and Planning Commission. Mr. Gross said that they discussed three issues at the September meeting. The issues were the trailhead at the Depot Coffee House; they reviewed Conditional Use Permit procedure with respect to institutional expansion in residential areas and reviewed the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Park Board Mark Kuhl reported that they reviewed the trailhead at the Depot Coffee House, and that they are in favor of the agreement. Mr. Kuhl said that they have been discussion the use of alcohol in the parks and the problems associated with that use. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. September 21, 1999, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 2. September 28, 1999, Work Session Meeting Minutes 3. Ratification of prior Month's disbursements 4. Participation in Year 2000 Livable Communities Act (CR99-183) 5. Approve Engineering Services Agreement, Them~o Tech Storm Sewer Project (CR99-191) 6. Appoint Election Judges (CR99-180) 7. Fire Relief Association Benefit Increase (CR99-186) 8. Approve Contract, Tom Allen Associates (CR99-192) October fi, 1999 Chy Coundl Meednp Minutes Pape 1 9. Cancel 1998 Alley Assessment -HCA Capital Budget (CR99-189) 10. Budget Adjustment -HCA Capital Budg t (CR99-181) 11. Authorize Pr -application of MN Investm nt Fund Application, r :Reuter Inc. (CR99-187 12. Concur with Off-Stn~et Parking Plan as Adopted by Resolution 99-027 (Religious Institution) at 9080 Excelsior Boulevard (CR99-178) 13. Approve Expansion of Scheduling Cierk Position at HCA (CR99-182) 14. Approve Wine License for Boston Garden (CR99-185) 15. Continuation of Nuisance Abatement, 133-12~' Ave So, Dale Wojcik Property (Memo) Mayor Redepenning removed item ~ 14 to be voted on separately. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Redepenning asked Ed Hanlon to introduce the new owner of Boston Garden. Mr. Hanlon introduced Felix Kerawale. The Council welcomed Mr. Kerawala to the City. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to approve a Wine and Strong Beer License for Boston Garden Restaurant, 1023 Mainstreet conditioned upon receiving their certificate of insurance showing liquor liability and compliance with all other City Ordinances. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. V. PRESENTATION 1. Flags from the VFW, Commander Harold Mahan Commander Harold Mahan, VFW Post 425, presented 125 three foot by five foot American Flags for Mainstreet and a eight foot by twelve foot American Flag for Central Park to Mayor Redepenning as a gift from the post. Mr. Mahan said that the flags for Mainstreet cost ~ 2,140 and the flag for Central Park cost ~ 150. 2. Hopkins Community Image Awards (Memo) Karsten Elverum said that seven nominations for the 1999 Hopkins Community Image Awards were received. The award recognizes individuals and businesses that have made an exterior improvement to their property or who have demonstrated continued superior maintenance of their home or business. The committee recommended five properties for the award. They are as follows: October 6, 1999 Chy Council Mesdnp Mtnutse Paps Z Single f=amily Residential: Multi-family Residential: Commercial: VI. PUBLIC HEARING Alvina Joos, 529 - 5~' Ave S Mary Hatcher, 237 - 9'" Ave N Ron and Diann Bau r, 301 - 13"' Ave N Brentwood Park, 1301 Highway 7 Cafi Michelangelo, 802 Mainstreet 1. Assessment Hearing, 1999 Alley Project ICR99-1751 Jim Gessele said that on September 7~' the City Council considered the proposed assessment roll for alley reconstruction in the #400 block, 14~'/15~' Avenues N and the #300 Block, 12~'/13~' Avenues N. A public hearing was set for October 5~'. Notices were published and mailed, along with an assessment statement to the affected property owners. No written objections contesting the proposed assessment have been submitted. Mayor Redepenning opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at 7:59 p.m. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 99-94 Resolution for Adoption of the Assessment Roll, Project 98-14, Alley Reconstruction. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Assessment Hearing, 1999 Private Improvements and Miscellaneous and Private Improvement Special Assessments Jim Gessele said that the proposed special assessments as described are for delinquent utility, mowing, and tree removal invoices. Also included are parking ramp maintenance costs and a private improvement associated with the County Road 3 reconstruction project. Notices have been published and notices with assessment statements have been mailed to all affected owners. Items stamped "Paid" will be deleted from the assessment roll. No appeals have been submitted. Mayor Redepenning opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at 8:04 p.m. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 99-95, Resolution for the Adoption of Assessment Roll, 1999 Miscellaneous and Certain Privet Improvement Special Assessments. A poll of the vote was as follows: October 5, 1989 Chy Coundl Mesdnp Mlnube Pps 3 Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, eye; Council Member Johnson, eye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion cam d unanimously. 3. Public Hearing, Tax Increase Hearing (CR99-193) Lori Yager said that the purpose of the public hearing is to notify taxpayers of a possible tax rate increase due to a proposed increase in the net tax capacity levy and to allow for discussion of the issue prior to the public hearings on the final levy. Ms. Yager said that the proposed increase is a non-G.O. debt levy of X281,471. Most of the increase is related to personnel costs, which make up 7596 of the general fund. Mayor Redepenning opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at 8:09 p.m. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 99-96, Authorizing a Tax Rate Increase for the 1999 Tax Levy, Collectible in 2000. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Second Reading, License Fee Increase (Memo) Terry Obermaier said that one change has taken place since the first reading. The fee for vending machines has been added. Ms. Obermaier also told the Council how a Lodging House is defined by the ordinance. The new Health Inspector will determine if there are any properties in the City that fit the definition. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance 99-830 as amended for second reading and order publication. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Authorize Depot Trailhead Proposal (CR99-193) Jim Parsons said that Hennepin Parks proposed to relocate a regional trailhead from its current site on Excelsior Boulevard and 8~' Avenue to the Depot Coffee House. The proposed trailhead would include several amenities. Mr. Parsons said that approval would give Hennepin Parks and the public access to the Depot grounds for as long as the City is the tenant. The Depot Coffee House Board of Directors believes that the trailhead will be a benefit to the operation of the Depot. Safety concerns that were expressed were safe crossing of Excelsior Boulevard and a separation fence between the trail and the railroad tracks. October fi, 1999 City Council Meetlnp Mirwtss Paps 4 Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Maxw II seconded a motion to approve a joint proposal from Hennepin Parks and the Depot Coff a Hous for a regional trailhead at the Depot Coff a House, on posrtnre recomm ndations from the Hopkins Park Board and Zoning and Planning Commission, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement to carry out the mutual goals of the parties including retention by the City of Hopkins of its position as tenant of the Depot Coffee House property under existing lease 73-32102 (to expire in 2016). A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, ay ;Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Amending City Code Section 830, Parks Recreational and Passive Areas (CR99- 17 Ray Vogtman said that for the last two summer seasons there have been complaints about smoking at Maetzold Field and Shady Oak Beach and that problems with alcohol in the parks have resulted in an increase in police responses to public drunkenness and other related behavior problems. In May of 1999, a represe,~tivs of the Hopkins Area Football Association addressed the Park Board and requsafisd that Maetzold Field be s tobacco free park. The ordinance changes would ban smoking in Maetzold Park and restrict alcohol use in parks, allowing it in only four parks and there, only by permit. Council discussed the enforcement procedures and asked Mr. Mielke to put this item on a future works ssion agenda for discussion before it comes back for the second reading. Council Member Hasch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adopt for first reading, Ordinance 99-832, adding section 830.26 to the city code and amending section 830.27 of the city code. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redep nning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 2. LRT Regional Trail Winter Activities (CR99-176) Ray Vogtman said that Hennepin Parks allows certain winter activities on the two southwest regional trails, contingent upon approval from the Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners. This approval requires a verification of formal City Council Action approving the proposed activities. If no formal action is taken, the trails will be signed as closed. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 99-93, approving winter activities of hiking, biking and pet walking on the two regional LRT trails in Hopkins. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. October fi, 1888 City CouncR Mestinp Minut • Paps fi - - ~ M . rr.. •~ r ~ -ter -_.- • . r .'Y'.i.^ s - ~ ~ _ ~~ 3. Discussion of Parking Lots 35 and 37, 9~' Ave N (Memo) Jim Kerrigan said that a Parking Commute was fom~ed sev ral months ago to look at various issues in the downtown area. One of the items that has been discussed is the capacity of the system to adequately address customer and employee demand. A sue that has been identified to potentially address this concsm is the vacant property at 35-37 9~' Ave N U.S. Bank has substantially increased the number of employees at the Hopkins location. The Bank has expressed an interest in entering into a lease agreement with the City on the development of the 9~' Avenue parking lot. The C'~ty would purchase and develop the lot with the bank signing aten-year lease. The cost of acquisition and development would be assessed against the bank over aten-year period. Council discussed the idea of cost sharing with the businesses, Public Works' ability to maintain the lot and the cost to the City. Council directed staff to continue in the process. No action was taken. 4. Authorize Change Order and Final Payment on 1999 Random Sidewalk Repair (CR99-188) Jim Gessele said that additional work required amounted to 83,492.27. Brick pav r r pair necessitated removal of more sidewalk panels than anticipated. Mr. Gessele said that savings made on the 1999 seal coat project can cover the additional cost. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to authorize a change order and adopt Resolution 99-99, Resolution Accepting Work and Ordering Final Payment, Random Sidewalk Repair Project 99-04. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carved unanimously. 5. Approval of Sanitation Inspection Contract ICR99-190) Jim Genellie reviewed the background information for the process of contracting with the sanitation inspections. Mr. Genellie said that Mr. Myers was the only responder with direct experience doing health inspections and was not currently working full time for another government entity. Mr. Myers is qualified to do the work. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the Independent Contractor Agreement. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. Steve Mielke announced the open house to be held on Saturday, October 9, at all City facilities. October 6, 1999 City Coundl Mestir~p Minutiss Paps 6 --- ... *. -aw .~ - - .w. _. .. . . E ~~-~ .q -~- - VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Memb r Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at p.m. Respectively Subm' ed, r ~ ~~~ ~ erry O rmaier, City Clerk COUNCIL MEMBERS ~~~- ~~ ---~ ~ ~ AT'ES ''~ ~~ Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor October 6, 1999 City Council M etinp Minutes Paps 7